Being prepared for my presidential year

Abstract

The Boy Scouts movement was started in January 1908 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who created the phrase “Be prepared,” in reference to being ready to act and to do the right thing at the right moment. “Be prepared” is not just a Scout motto; it has been my motto since long before I earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1977, and it’s a motto that is vital to us chemical professionals. I am planning to be prepared for my presidential year in 2018. How can I be prepared to build on the legacies of the ACS leaders who preceded me, and how will I be prepared to hand off the baton to sustain the momentum with the next ACS president? Let’s create some things that will last, that have meaning, and that will build talent within our society. Preparing future chemists to be successful in the ever-changing career landscape