10-1-19 Meeting Minutes
ACS General Body Meeting
01 OCTOBER 2019 / 6:00 PM / PSB 160
Next Week
Board Game Night
Bring your own games!
Light snacks will be provided
On 10/8, during our normal meeting time
Tabling
Help us spread the word about ACS!
We will be tabling outside the Student Union next week!
It is on Thursday, October 3rd, from 4-6 pm
To sign up to help, email acsucf.vicepresident@gmail.com
Clean The World
Information
Come out with us to volunteer at Clean the World! We will be helping to recycle old soaps/shampoos to send to people who need it!
Saturday, October 5th (9 AM-12 PM)
2544 E Landstreet Rd, Ste 600
Orlando, FL 32824
Chemistry Halloween Social
Boo!
October 29th, 2019 6-8pm in PSB 160
We will be having a Chemistry-Themed Costume Contest!
There will be prizes for Best Costumes!
Food & Games
Spooky Halloween Activities
Next Experiment
Self-Assembly
We will use algae to demonstrate how substances can self assemble into important shapes like spheres, and to discuss how this impacts nanotechnology.
October 14th, at our regular general body meeting
National Chemistry Week
Program-In-A-Box
Discover how chemists are developing new technologies using metals at the intersection of organic and inorganic chemistry. From innovations in medical imaging and theranostics to fundamental changes to the way we create everyday necessities like clothing, food, and energy, these scientists will demonstrate how we can harness the power of our “marvelous metals.”
This will be on October 22nd from 6-8pm.
Mole Day
October, 23rd (10/23, get it?!?!) from 5-6pm in PSB 160
Come celebrate Avogadro’s Number
We will have crafts and a photo wall
Point System
Why do we have points?
Track attendance at meetings and events
Earn points to be eligible for 2020 ACS Conference in Philadelphia
Overview
Meeting attendance = 1 point
Wearing ACS shirt = 1 point
Guest Speaker = 10 points
Social = 2 pts/hr
Volunteer = 3 pts/hr
Chemistry Related Volunteer = 5 pts/hr
Dues
Benefits
Eligible to vote and run for chair or officer positions
Access to KnightConnect to log volunteer hours and sign up for events
Opportunity to earn points for Philadelphia
Information
$15 for fall semester; $25 for both fall and spring
Due by week of October 1st
Pay via cash or card (can pay during meetings)
Email acsucf.treasurer@gmail.com or talk to Jack if you have questions/concerns
Member-Get-A-Member
If you are not already a member of National ACS, and you’d like to become one, contact acsucf.president@gmail.com for a sign-up link.
When you sign up, you’ll get:
An element anniversary mugs after every year of membership!
The ability to add “National ACS Member” to your resume
Access to ACS publications
A cool periodic table blanket
Contact Us
President
Ji Chang
acsucf.president@gmail.com
Vice President
Elli Howard
acsucf.vicepresident@gmail.com
Secretary
Samantha LoPilato
acsucf@gmail.com
acsucf.secretary@gmail.com
Treasurer
Jack Lee
acsucf.treasurer@gmail.com
Outreach Coordinator
Daniel Garcia
acsucf.outreach@gmail.com
Events Coordinator
Joey Deloretto
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Kuebler
Social Media
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KnightConnect
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