AC S members speak out for science legislation AC S members substantially increased their engagement with policy makers in 2007 and successfully advocated for several key legislative priorities, including the America COMPETES Act. Membership in the ACS Legislative Action Network (LAN) increased 15 percent to more than 14,000. These LAN members generated 13,030 letters to elected officials, nearly 1,000 more than in 2006. Local sections formed 22 Government Affairs Committees (GAC) in 2007. By year end, there were 64 of these committees nationwide. In addition, 85 ACS members representing 39 local sections, participated in 150 congressional office visits. ACS governance approved a new state government affairs advocacy program, which will begin in 2008.
Many faces highlight 20th National Chemistry Week More than 175 ACS local sections participated in the 20th anniversary of National Chemistry Week, “The Many Faces of Chemistry.” ACS members highlighted the many faces in their local areas who make outstand ing contributions to chemistry or the chemical sciences. The 2007 celebration included a symposium, poster presentations, and a community outreach event at the Notebaert Nature Museum during the ACS national meeting in Chicago.
ACS membership exceeds 160,000 As of Dec. 31, 2007, ACS membership was 160,052, the second consecutive year it has topped 160,000. The Society received 16,553 membership applications in 2007, the second-highest total in ACS history. The highly successful Member-Get-A-Member campaign resulted in 1,526 nominations, an all-time high for this effort.
ACS national meetings attract more than 30,000 More than 30,000 people participated in the two ACS national meetings and expositions, which showcased approximately 18,900 technical presentations and products and services from nearly 3,000 exhibitors. In addition, nearly 6,000 chemists attended the Society’s eight regional meetings.
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