Committee on Local Section Activities
What We Do
The Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) supports all the ACS local sections in their mission to engage members and promote chemistry literacy in their community.
Mission
LSAC partners with members at the local section level to promote member participation, local section vibrancy, and ACS mission fulfillment.
Vision
Empowering ACS members at the local section level by serving as an indispensable peer resource.
Guiding Principles/Core Values
- Principles and values guide LSAC in executing its mission:
- ACS's strength lies in its local sections and divisions
- Local Sections are our customers
- LSAC will be a peer resource to local sections
- LSAC will emphasize direct input and dialog with sections
- LSAC is responsible to be the point of contact with other ACS entities on behalf of local sections
LSAC Subcommittees
Communications
Mission Statement: The Communications Subcommittee will provides access to and advice about communications resources that facilitate and support enriched engagement among LSAC, Local Section Leadership, and other relevant stakeholders.
Subcommittee Members: Charles Cannon, Chair; Satinder Ahuja, Jeanne Berk, Larry Berliner, Elizabeth (Bettyann) Howson
Staff Liaison: Angela Morris
Grants & Awards
Mission Statement: The Grants and Awards subcommittee will promote innovative programming in local sections and recognize their accomplishments consistent with the ACS Strategic Plan.
Subcommittee Members: Betty Jo Chichester, Chair; Gary Anderson, Vice-Chair, Anna Cavinato, Desiree Grubisha, Robert Hargrove, John Larese, Beth Lorsbach, Kim Morehouse, Elaine Yamaguchi
Staff Liaison: Ben Hall
Operations and Support
Mission Statement: The Operations and Support Subcommittee will mentor, assist, and energize Local Sections to support their members, and to enhance Local Section activities to further the mission of the ACS.
Subcommittee Members: Louise Lawter, Chair, Barbara Hillery, Kathryn Louie, Brooke Massani, Natalie McClure, Eileen Nottoli, John Whittle
Staff Liaison: Tanya Fogg
Technology and Tools
Mission Statement: The Technology and Tools Subcommittee provides resources and strategies that support and promote the use of technologies and data analysis to address local section challenges and opportunities.
Subcommittee Members: Matthew Reichert, Chair, Eileen Dimauro, John Engelman, Michael Kenney, Paul Smith, Kraig Steffen
Staff Liaison: John Goodloe, Jr.
Contact Us
Call (202) 776-8212 or send an email if you have questions or need more information about the Local Section Activities Committee.
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