Abstract
BEHIND EVERY American Chemical Society activity, from National Chemistry Week to the various regional meetings, is a team of dedicated volunteers. The 11th annual ChemLuminary Awards gala honored these volunteers for their thousands of hours of service within the society’s 189 local sections and 34 divisions. The celebration took place in August during the ACS national meeting in Washington, D.C. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our society,” ACS President Thomas H. Lane said in his opening remarks at the gala. “While crisscrossing the country, I am continually impressed by the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication of ACS members,” he said. “You are models of active volunteerism, and it is because of you that our theme tonight is ‘Elements of Excellence—ACS Volunteers.’” The Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society was presented to Sister Mary Virginia Orna, professor of chemistry at the College of New Rochelle. She was recognized for her work in the Divisions ...
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