| The Royal Society of Chemistry (United States Section) |
The purpose of the organization is to provide a means of extending the professional
experience, practice and opportunities of members and their associates through
meetings, seminars and lectures of professional activities related to the practice of
chemistry and its application to society and business. The U.S. Section, with
approximately 2,000 members out of the world wide total of the Society's 46,000
members, represents the society in the United States, seeks to uphold its professional
state and esteem, and promote cooperation with other scientific and professional
bodies in the United States of America. The U.S. Section also provides professional
guidance and assistance to members and is in close contact with the Local Sections
manager in the UK.
The U.S. Section is open to all grades of membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry
(RSC) who reside in the United States. Its operations are directed by a committee of
members consisting of the President, Secretary and Treasurer, Presidents Emeriti and
at least one member at large. The officers and new members are elected at the
Annual General Meeting by the members present from those candidates put forward by
the nominating committee or nominated from the floor. All members of the RSC present
may vote.
The U.S. Section meets three times a year. In spring and summer our meetings usually
involve a visit to somewhere of particular historical or chemistry related interest while
our AGM is often held in conjunction with a visit to a Broadway show in New York. In
alternate years the summer meeting frequently has been at the Connecticut home of
Dr. Paul Stonehart, a past president, who graciously hosts a garden party, prepares
and serves English "pub food", British beer and cider. Otherwise it, like the Spring
meeting, is a full weekend with dinner and lecture on the Saturday evening and related
organized or informal tours throughout the weekend.
Active membership is currently concentrated on the east coast from Massachusetts to
Virginia so meetings are arranged at various geographic locations for the convenience
of our widely spread membership. Efforts are under way to encourage the formation of
satellite branches in other localities in USA.
Whether you are a RSC member working temporarily in the USA or making your home
here, we welcome you and invite you to make contact and join us at our next event.
| The RSC also hosts receptions at the National ACS meetings. This is a great opportunity to meet with fellow RSC members. |
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