ACS BMGT Committee Meeting

Meeting Minutes

March 11, 2009

I.  Call to order

Anthonie Lombard called to order the regular meeting of the ACS BMGT Extended Executive Committee at 12:00 PM (EST) on March 11, 2009 via teleconference.

II.  Roll call

The following persons participated: Anthonie Lombard, Sharon Wilkerson, Janet Bryant, , Ed Yokley, Dan Daly and Jared Bunker.  Mick Hurrey was unable to participate but provided a written report prior to the meeting.

III.  Approval of minutes from last meeting

N/A

IV.  Open issues

A.                 Salt Lake City Meeting

1.                  Roadmap– Janet commented that Mick and Sharon need to close loop on road map and open meeting schedule.  This information also needs to be placed on our Division website.  Sharon noted that the program information has been updated on the website and is ready to go.  Janet reported that everything else for the symposium is ready to go. 

2.                  Networking Opportunities – Anthonie inquired whether there was any advice for Division members to increase their networking opportunities at the SLC meeting.  Janet suggested that the post-award banquet will be good opportunity to network as well as the Women in Industry breakfast on Monday, sponsored by the WCC.  Janet informed the group that the WCC is doing a speed networking event at this breakfast  

3.                  Funds From 3M – Sharon reported that 3M sent her the contribution money in closed envelope and she forwarded it to Sandy.  Sandy should have received it last Friday.

4.                  New Counselor Training  –  Janet informed the group that she will be attending new counselor training on Saturday in SLC during the nation meeting. 

5.                  Recording and Equipment - Mick reported that he has signed the proposal for Intellor Group to record the symposium in SLC.  Mick will be using his laptop to record the sessions and will be purchasing a microphone.  One of the speakers has approval the recording, while one speaker has declined. 

6.                  Posters and Advertisements – Mick reported that Molly Hoke, the session organizer, has created a flier from the session which is very good and he is thinking about using it for advertisements, in addition to our press release.  Mick is also considering using the first page of the flier as a poster for the session.  Mick intends to work with Kinkos for the posters.

7.                  Thematic Programming - Ed commented that the Thematic Programming Group will be meeting in SLC.  Ed asked the group to provide him with input prior to the SLC meeting.

B.                 Washington DC  Meeting

1.                  Speaker Recruiting – The Committee was reminded to “shake the tree” for speakers at the upcoming DC globalization symposium.

2.                  Workshop in DC - Anthonie inquired whether we would be interested in working on an ACS workshop for running for office that is taking place during the DC meeting.  Janet commented that programming group is spread thin for DC so might not be able to handle that.

3.                  Recording – Mick reported that he has a proposal from Intellor Group for recording and webcast at the DC meeting. 

4.                  Symposium Planning – Mick reported that he has sent programming information to Sadiq Shah for including in the Thematic Programming advertisements.  Mick noted that Sadiq may be able to help with travel funding for the DC meeting.  Mick has worked with Francisco Gomez at ACS to secure SCI as a location in the EU for speakers and has received at least one commitment for speakers.  Mick has received a comment for Mukund Chorghade to speak in DC.  Mick has sent out a request to both Magid Abou-Gharbia at Temple and Pravin Chaturvedi from Napo Pharm. to speak.  Mick commented that Dan was set on the AUTM symposium, but will follow up with him on a cooperative co-sponsorship agreement he obtained.

C.                 ACS Annual Report – Janet reported that the annual report was sent in on time and was accepted by the ACS.

D.                 Newsletter

1.                  Chair’s Message – Anthonie informed the group that he would be writing a message for the newsletter.

2.                  Current Draft of  Fall Newsletter - Dan reported that he had reviewed recent ACS newsletters and C&EN news and selected content relating to entrepreneurship and emerging technology to include in our newsletter.  Dan asked the group to review the newsletter and provide as much feedback as possible.  Janet also mentioned that she has a flyer for the WCC’s “Invention to Venture” symposium in DC that she will send to Dan for inclusion.

3.                  New Content For Newsletter Anthonie suggested that we should include content in the newsletter relating to the current economy and its effects on entrepreneurship.  Anthonie mentioned that he has been speaking with many start ups and new ventures and commented that this may be interesting to readers.  Dan added that students are also looking into ventures and start ups b/c job markets are tough right now.  Dan agreed that this subject would be great for next newsletter.  Dan proposed to direct content to recent graduates and professionals on the economy.  Ed also mentioned that he may have input on this topic and would contact Dan off-line.    

V.  New Items

A.                 Collaboration with President Elect – Anthonie commented on hearing Joseph Francisco, ACS President Elect, speak on innovation.  Kathleen had followed up with Joe on the topic and has been trying to get some face time with Joe to discuss how the Division may be able to collaborate on the topic.  Anthonie and Mick will try to meet with Joe during SLC to discuss the topic.  Ed mentioned that he would try to talk to Joe at the NOBCChE meeting in April.  Anthonie wants the group to keep this in the front of our minds and think about ways to incorporate president’s vision into our programming for 2010.  Anthonie would like everyone to work closely to keep a united front.

B.                 Budget - Anthonie noted that the division allocation amounted to about $8,500.  Janet noted that this was based on the new allocation formula and that it appears that our allocation went up a little compared to last year.  This suggests that smaller divisions do not get hurt with the new formulas.  

VI.  Action Items

A.                 Mick to complete the roadmap and work with Sharon to get information up on the Division website.

B.                 Prior to SLC meeting, group to provide comments to Ed regarding Thematic Programming.

C.                 Group to review draft newsletter and provide comments.

D.                 Ed to contact Dan to discuss proposed newsletter content relating to the economy.

E.                  Anthonie and Mick to speak with Joseph Francisco during SLC meeting regarding innovation.

F.                  Ed to speak with Joseph Francisco during April NOBCChE meeting regarding innovation.

G.                 Mick to follow up with Dan regarding the cooperative co-sponsorship agreement for DC symposium.

VII.  Adjournment 

Anthonie Lombard adjourned the meeting at 12:40 P.M. EST.

Minutes submitted by:  Jared C. Bunker

Minutes approved by: 

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