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Please Read Before Completing this Section   Part IV of the annual report is OPTIONAL; local sections are not required to complete this part of the report. Part IV is used to collect nominations for a variety of local section awards. Local sections that postmark or submit their complete annual report electronically by February 15, 2006 may nominate themselves for a variety of ACS awards, by completing this portion of the annual report. Local Sections may complete the EZ Annual Report form and self-nominate themselves for any of the awards except the ACS Award for Outstanding Performance by Local Sections. For eligibility, local sections must complete Part IV of the annual report. A local section may nominate themselves in several categories. However, only one nomination per award category is permitted. A separate form must be completed for each award entry and included in Part IV. Selection of the award winners is determined solely by members of the Committee presenting the awards. Award finalists will be announced in June 2006; winners will be announced on September 12, 2006 at the ChemLuminary Awards, held during the Fall National Meeting in San Francisco, CA. Description of Activity or Program: Please provide a synopsis of the activity/program and state clearly, in 1,000 words or less, why the activity/program merits consideration for this particular award. Only activities/programs that were held in 2005 are eligible for consideration. You may wish to include the following in your description: Name of Activity/Program; Date Conducted; Site/Location; Number of Participants. You may submit pictures, newspaper clippings, announcements, etc. by hard copy, to support your nomination. Please refer to the specific guidelines for each award. Descriptions are limited to 1,000 words or less. 2-3 Sentence Abstract: Please provide a 2-3 sentence abstract that describes your program or activity. If you are selected as a finalist, this abstract will appear in the program booklet that will be distributed at the Chemluminary awards. Award Categories Include: ACS Awards for Outstanding Performance by Local Sections Local Section Activities Committee Awards Most Innovative New Activity or Program in a Local Section Best Activity or Program in a Local Section Stimulating Membership Involvement Local Section Career Program Awards Local Section Public Relations Awards Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Awards for Local Sections and Divisions Outstanding Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Outstanding or Creative Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Event Outstanding New Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Local Section Women Chemist Awards Outstanding Single Event in a Local Section Promoting Women in the Chemical Sciences Outstanding Overall Local Section Women Chemists Committee Outstanding Outreach to Girls or Young Women Society Committee on Education Awards ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Interaction Award Outstanding High School Student Program Award Outstanding Kids and Chemistry Award Local Section Minority Affairs Committee Awards Best Overall Local Section Committee on Minority Affairs Outstanding ACS Scholars Program Award ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry Award for Innovative Initiatives in Polymer Science ChemLuminary Awards for National Chemistry Week Outstanding Community Involvement in NCW Outstanding Event for the General Public Using the Yearly Theme Outstanding Teacher Program Outstanding Event for a Specific Audience Best NCW Contest Most Original Hands-on Activity or Chemical Demonstration Best Student Affiliate Event Outstanding Industrial Involvement Outstanding On-going NCW Event Government Affairs Committee Award ACS President's Award for Local Section Government Affairs Chemists with Disabilities Award Chemists with Disabilities Inclusion Award

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ACS Award for Outstanding Performance by Local Sections   Our Section would like to be nominated for the ACS Awards for Outstanding Performance Awards by a Local Section. These awards are given by the Local Section Activities Committee and recognize local sections that have demonstrated exceptional, overall achievement. The awards are judged in six size categories. For further information regarding the criteria used in selecting the award winners, go to: http://www.acs.org/localsections/performance.html Contact Person Name: Address: University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less Why should the Indiana/Kentucky Border Section win this award? Never have so few done so much with so little! Given the size of our section and the number of active members, we feel that no other section could possibly exhibit the enthusiasm or work as hard as our members and volunteers. The programs, events, and activities range from 1-2 hour presentations and demonstrations to 13-hour non-stop programs. Programs are designed for audiences of all ages. Each year we embrace the NCW theme even though we dont always participate in the unifying event. We feel that our section tries to do something for everyone. For example, just look at the list of some of our activities for 2005: - Girl Scout Merit Badge Overnight  more than 80 young girl scouts participated in this event. The waiting list for this event grows longer each year! The scouts performed chemical experiments for 5 hours (7 PM to midnight)  earning 3 merit badges. The scouts were entertained by chemical demonstrations for about an hour starting around 12:30 AM! Some people slept a little after that. The scouts had orange juice and donuts before leaving around 8:00 AM. - All-day Saturday Boy Scout Merit Badge program  another favorite for many years. Boy Scouts earn their Chemistry Merit Badges by performing the chemistry experiments in their book plus some additional experiments. They are required to fill out the paperwork and turn everything in before they are entertained with chemical demonstrations. - Resume Preparation and Mock Interviews for college students  this program for Junior and Seniors is designed to help students prepare for job/professional school interviews and to prepare resumes using the ACS guidelines. - Demonstrations for grade schools, middle schools, cub scouts and the general public. Members of the local section continue to provide demonstrations for all kinds of audiences. The demonstrations are designed to teach chemistry as well as entertain audiences of all ages. - Mole Day and Earth Day Celebrations  High School Competitions with tours and demonstrations; 3-member teams for each high school compete by answering questions. Each member of the team must answer each question and the scores are tallied for the team. The first and second place teams are awarded plaques to take back to their school. Each school is encouraged to bring other students to cheer their team to victory and to participate in the chemical demonstrations and tours of the chemistry department at the University of Southern Indiana. - Olympiad Competition  our section has been participating in this event almost since its inception. - Hands-on Activities with grade school students, NCW visits to area 4-grade classrooms, Hands-on Activities at the Museum (NCW). These activities are only possible because of the participation of the Student Affiliates in the area. However, everyone, including the students themselves, have fun. - Career DVD. Joining with St. Louis Local Section to obtain a grant and produce a career DVD to help other local sections help their members who cannot attend national meetings was a major undertaking for our local section. Dr. Warren Bush was gracious enough to present material from the workshop that he conducts for Career Services at national meetings for this DVD. Copies have been made available for distribution to all local sections for their use in career programs for their section. - Participation in President Carrolls tour  President Carroll visited the General Electric plant in our section. He also met with college students from the local universities and talked about the opportunities available to them in chemistry. - Medical Explorers - A new activity that was initiated this fall will offer opportunities to local high school students to learn about medical careers. The section hopes that the students will begin to understand the importance of chemistry in medicine/pharmaceuticals, etc. And the list goes on! This year our industrial members were more active. They not only participated in NCW events and provided funds to help defray expenses, but our chair for 2006 is from industry for the first time in a long time! Industrial members helped with the hands-on activities at the Museum, with the Girl Scout Overnight and with classroom visits near the plants. One of our goals for this year was to try to get more industrial participation in the section. All these activities are in addition to regularly scheduled section meetings. The councilor attends all the national meetings and we always send a representative to the Leadership Conference. Although our website needs work, we do post events and information for members and the public. Improving the website remains one of our goals but the problem is that we seem not to have the time to tell people what we are doing because we are too busy doing it! We are often fortunate to have the local television stations and newspapers cover a number of our events. The media is becoming more familiar with the type of activities they we provide and they often take us up on our invitations. 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet The number and variety of activities sponsored by the Indiana/Kentucky Border Section appeal to audiences of all ages. Our programs are designed to include not only our members and future members but also the general public. Picture of Event

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Local Section Activities Committee Awards   Our Section would like to be nominated for the Most Innovative New Activity or Program in a Local Section. This award is given by the Local Section Activities Committee and recognizes a local section for an innovative new activity or program. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Best Activity or Program in a Local Section Stimulating Membership Involvement. This award is given by the Local Section Activities Committee and recognizes a local section for an activity or program that stimulated membership involvement. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event

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Local Section and Division Activities Committees Award   Local Section and Division Interaction Award A Local Section or Division may nominate themselves for up to 3 Joint Awards. However, if the same Division and Local Section have held several joint events these should be combined into one nomination. A separate form must be completed for each entry. Nominations are limited to 1,000 words and should (1) describe the nature of the Local Section-Division interaction, (2) Indicate the division which conducted the joint event or activity and (3) explain why it should be considered for the award. Please do not send supporting materials. Events should be innovative and extra consideration will be given to events that reach a wide audience, and have good publicity. Activities which were organized and planned jointly rather than simply financially supported by one or other group will be favored. The nomination must reflect the criteria for the award and must be unique for each entry. Our Local Section would like to be considered for the Local Section and Division Interaction Award Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Nomination#1 * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less Abstract Picture of Event Nomination#2 * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less Abstract: Picture of Event Nomination#3 * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less Abstract Picture of Event

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Local Section Career Program Awards   Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Local Section Career Program Award. These awards are given by the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs and recognize both a large to very large and a small to medium large local section that have demonstrated career programs that facilitate and contribute to a significant number of members' professional development. Only local sections with trained coordinators are eligible for the award. Contact Person Name: Address: University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less The Indiana/Kentucky Border Section joined with the St. Louis Section to submit a grant to LSAC for Career Development. Warren Bush graciously agreed to give a presentation based on his workshop for Career Services at the national meetings. We recognized that many of the members who need help because they are just beginning their careers or have lost their jobs and are again searching for employment cannot attend national meetings. So, we decided to produce a DVD that could be used by the local sections to help their members. Dr. Bush came to the University of Southern Indiana and worked with the media people at the University. Students and members of the section provided the audience for the presentation which was recorded and edited by the media staff at the University. Some of the DVDs were distributed at the national meeting in Washington DC. Enough DVDs were produced to provide at least one DVD to each local section 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Producing a DVD that could be used by local sections to help their unemployed members was the driving force for the grant that was submitted by the Indiana/Kentucky Border Section and the St. Louis Section. The DVDs are available to all local sections. Picture of Event

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Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Awards for Local Sections and Divisions   Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Award. This award is given by the Younger Chemists Committee and recognizes local section YCCs that demonstrate organizational stability, solid membership and participation, involvement with their ACS local section, and an overall balance of activities (career development, scientific, social, outreach, etc.) (Note: to be eligible for this award you must also complete the YCC annual report form and include it in Appendix 6 of the local section annual report.) Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding or Creative Younger Chemist Committee Event. .This award is given by the Younger Chemists Committee and recognizes a local section event that had the greatest impact on younger chemists or was especially creative or unique. (Note: to be eligible for this award you must also complete the YCC annual report form and include it in Appendix 6 of the local section annual report.) Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding New Local Section Younger Chemist Committee Award This award is given by the Younger Chemists Committee and is presented to new local section YCCs (within the first two years of existence or revitalization) that demonstrate an outstanding potential for organization and growth. (Note: to be eligible for this award you must also complete the YCC annual report form and include it in Appendix 6 of the local section annual report.) Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event

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Local Section Women Chemists Awards   Best Single Event in a Local Section Promoting Women in the Chemical Sciences Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Single Event in a Local Section Promoting Women in the Chemical . This award is given by the Women Chemists Committee and recognizes an event supported by a local section that addresses the concerns of women who are pursuing a career in the chemical sciences or who may be considering a career in the chemical sciences. Examples include a program highlighting women?s present or past contributions in the chemical sciences, an outreach program to women science students, or an event that offers networking or training opportunities to women actively engaged in the chemical sciences. (Note: to be eligible for this award you must also complete the WCC annual report form and include it in Appendix 7 of the local section annual report.) Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Overall Local Section Women Chemists Committee. This award is given by the Women Chemists Committee and recognizes a local section Women Chemists Committee with an ongoing commitment to programs that address the concerns of women in the chemical sciences, including outreach to women students in the chemical sciences, and increased awareness of women?s contributions to the chemical sciences. Examples include participation in Expanding Your Horizon conferences, mentoring of chemical science students, and innovative programs by and about women in the chemical sciences. (Note: to be eligible for this award you must also complete the WCC annual report form and include it in Appendix 7 of the local section annual report.) Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Advocacy on Behalf of Women in the Chemical Sciences. This award is given by the Women Chemists Committee to recognize a local section for activities that promote the recognition of women in the chemical sciences, including partnerships with other societies and groups with similar interests. Examples include a program to nominate women for awards, the publication of success stories, or efforts to improve the climate for women in the workplace. (Note: to be eligible for this award you must also complete the WCC annual report form and include it in Appendix 7 of the local section annual report.) Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event

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Society Committee on Education Awards   Our Section would like to be nominated for the ACS Student Affiliates Chapter Interaction Award. This award is given by the Society Committee on Education and recognizes an ACS local section that has contributed significantly to the pre-professional development of ACS Student Affiliates (SA) in its region. The award recipient will have demonstrated considerable interaction with SA chapters by initiatives such as inviting chapter members to participate in local section monthly meetings and activities; assisting with SA chapter activities by providing speakers or volunteers or contributing to the overall success of the chapters in other ways; and encouraging SA attendance at ACS national and regional meetings by providing travel assistance to chapters in their section. Contact Person Name: Address: University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, In 47712 Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less How can a small section like the Indiana/Kentucky Border Section accomplish so much? Only by joining forces with the Student Affiliates! Without the help of the Student Affiliates, our section could not conduct so many different activities. We work with the Student Affiliate chapters on projects throughout the year. Obviously, the biggest project is the NCW program, which involves a variety of activities. Some of the activities in which the Student Affiliates were involved this year include: Hands-On Activities " Evansville Museum  Chemical Demonstrations and Hands-On Activities  annual event " Downtown Street Festival/Toyota River City Autofest on Sept. 24th, 2005. Hands-on activities for children were performed at the Kids Garage in conjunction with USIs ACSSA group. Approximately 75 children stopped by for the fun. Local section members were also involved in the Funk-in-the-City Art Show on the same day. At this event hands-on activities for children were performed at the Hands- On-Discovery area in conjunction with USIs ACSSA group. In addition, a demonstration show was performed by the ACSSA members. Approximately 150 children saw the show and did the activities. " 4th Grade classroom visits during NCW  impossible without the Student Affiliates help " 4th Grade classroom visits during Earth Day (week) " Impact Ministries ( disadvantaged children in an after school program) " Girl Scout Overnight " Boy Scout Merit Badge Tours and help with high school competitions " Mole Day Celebration " Earth Day Celebration Many of the affiliates attend our sectional meetings. Each year the section recognizes the outstanding sophomore and senior chemistry major at each of the colleges and universities in the section. They are invited to the awards banquet and presented with a $100 check from the section. Members of the section encourage the Affiliates to attend our sectional meetings and often help with the meal expenses for the students to encourage their attendance. The Section also encourages research by providing the students an opportunity to present their research at the annual Undergraduate Research Poster event. We believe that students learn by doing so we encourage participation in our section. However, we also know that we could not accomplish nearly as much without their help! 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Without the Student Affiliates our Section could never provide all the activities that the community enjoys! The winning combination benefits people of all ages! Picture of Event   Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding High School Student Program Award This award is given by the Society Committee on Education and is designed to congratulate and recognize local sections that have organized or sponsored outstanding chemistry programs for high school students, such as the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) program, science fairs, or chemistry clubs. Winning local sections must demonstrate that they have organized and conducted effective student programs. Outstanding programs should present evidence of the success of their programs in involving students and teachers, appealing to a diverse student population with a variety of activities or events that are relevant to the teaching environment, involving local business/industry, engaging in appropriate publicity, and encouraging involvement of the academic community in the program. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Kids & Chemistry Program Award The Kids & Chemistry (K&C) program is designed for ACS members who are interested in volunteering in elementary school classrooms to help ensure that quality hands-on science education occurs. This award is presented by the Society Committee on Education and will be awarded to the local section with the highest quality of K&C outreach accomplishments. Programs will be judged based on the number and quality of events (hands-on, interactive involvement is desired), number of volunteers, number of students/schools involved, involvement of local business/industry, publicity, and the effectiveness of the events and programs Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event

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Local Section Minority Affairs Committee Awards   Our section would like to be nominated for the Best Overall Local Section Committee on Minority Affairs This award is given by the Committee on Minority Affairs and recognizes a local section committee on minority affairs that consistently promotes and encourages the participation and leadership of underrepresented minorities in the chemical sciences. Examples of qualifying activities may include mentoring minority students, collaborative events with minority advocacy organizations in science, science fairs in underrepresented communities, and programs that foster awareness of minority contributions to the chemical sciences. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding ACS Scholars Program Award This award is given by the Committee on Minority Affairs and recognizes the local section that most actively supports the ACS Scholars Program by including Scholars in the general activities of the section. For example, winning sections should demonstrate that they are providing successful mentoring opportunities through a variety of activities such as securing summer internships for ACS Scholars, financially supporting the program and/or incorporating Scholars into events like National Chemistry Week. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event

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ChemLuminary Awards for National Chemistry Week   The American Chemical Society?s ChemLuminary Awards for National Chemistry Week, formally the Phoenix Awards, were established to recognize local sections that have demonstrated exemplary performance in the development and implementation of outstanding activities in support of National Chemistry Week during the previous calendar year. A local section may nominate for up to three ChemLuminary Awards for National Chemistry Week. However, only one per award is permitted. Nominations are limited to 1,000 words and should (1) describe the event or activity and (2) explain why it should be considered for that particular award. Please do not send supporting materials. In general, extra consideration will be given to events that are innovative, use the yearly theme, reach a wide audience, and have good publicity. The abstract must reflect the criteria for the award category and must be unique for each entry. Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Community Involvement in NCW Recognizes a local section that generates the greatest amount of community participation. Judging Criteria: Audience Participation, Variety of Programming, Creativity and Innovation, Volunteer Involvement/Collaboration, Publicity, and Geographical Reach Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Event for the General Public Using the Yearly Theme Award Recognizes a local section for an innovative public event using the current NCW theme. Regcognizes a local section for an innovative public event using the current NCW theme. Juiging Criteria: Pertinence to the Theme, Creativity and Innovation, Volunteer Involvement/Collaboration, Audience Reached, and Publicity Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Program Recognizes a local section for conducting an outstanding event or activity with of K-12 grade teachers during or in preparations for NCW. Judging Criteria: Participation of Teachers, Diversity of Activities/Events, Involvement of Academic Community, Relevance to Teaching Environment, Variety of Programming, and Publicity Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Event for a Specific Audience Award Recognizes a local section for an event that targets a specific group: such as underrepresented minority groups, scout troops, government officials, senior citizens, people with disabilities, or other specific audiences (not including teachers). Judging Criteria: Audience Reached, Pertinence to the Theme, Creativity and Innovation, Volunteer Involvement/Collaboration, and Publicity Contact Person Name: Address: University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less How do you get young girls interested in chemistry? Our section had been conducting a Boy Scout merit badge session for years. However, we had not been able to attract girls to the idea of spending one of their Saturdays doing chemistry experiments. During a brainstorming session more than 6 years ago, one of the women involved in the discussion (not an ACS member) said, If you want girls to come to an event, make it a spend the night event. So, we did! The Indiana/Kentucky Border Section has worked with the local Girl Scout organization to sponsor an annual event focused on encouraging young girls to study chemistry for the past six years. This program has been so successful that we have had to limit participation and establish a waiting list that grows each year. Working with the USI Student Affiliates and ACS members from the local General Electric plant, we planned and conducted another overnight chemistry experience for the Girl Scouts. The event took place at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). More than eighty young ladies arrived at 6:00 PM on Friday night and left at 8:00 AM Saturday morning. From around 7:00 PM until midnight, the Girl Scouts earned 3 merit badges by performing numerous chemical experiments. Then everyone enjoyed chemical demonstrations from about 12:30 AM until 2:00 AM. Finally, some people slept a little! The girls had orange juice and donuts before leaving around 8:00 AM. Each year the section embraces the NCW theme and incorporates experiments from the NCW newspaper in the activities as well as many of the activities from previous NCW magazines and newspapers. The girl scouts complete 67 different activities during those five hours in order to obtain their badges. The goal for this event is to encourage these young ladies to become interested in science in general and chemistry in particular. Each year the girls explore a variety of chemical concepts and discover why chemistry is a vital part of their lives. At the same time, they have a great time! Experiments were chosen from a variety of NCW magazines, including Chemistry and Wellness, Chemistry and the Atmosphere, Chemistry Keeps Us Clean, Chemistry & Art, Chemistry and Polymers, acid/base chemistry (rainbow trout, blowing up balloons with carbon dioxide, magic pens) and others. Additional experiments included those from the merit badge booklets and a variety of other sources. Of course, silly putty and slime continue to be one of the favorite activities. Each girl was given a plastic bag so that she could take the results of some of the experiments home (frescos, sun catchers, in addition to the silly putty and slime). The girls worked on experiments in the chemistry laboratories at the University of Southern Indiana  the University has been terrific about letting us use the facilities each year. Stations were set up in four different labs and the Girl Scouts rotated through each of the labs. This event would not be possible without the cooperation of the Student Affiliates, members of the local section (academic and industrial) and the staff at the University. All of the equipment and supplies must be bought/borrowed, assembled and then distributed to each laboratory. The students must be shown how to explain the chemistry of the experiment at each station so that they can explain the concepts to the scouts. More than 75 volunteers give up their Friday night to help these young ladies! In addition, one of the local policemen volunteers his time to fingerprint each of the girls during the evening. It was a long night and would have been impossible to complete without the help of the volunteers for the experiments on Friday night and the volunteers who helped prepare everything on Friday during the day. (The Friday volunteers help collect materials for and set up the stations for each activity.) Student Affiliates from USI helped train some of the volunteers from science classes at USI and manned some of the stations. The parents (leaders) said that the girls kept them up talking about the demonstrations and activities. The demonstrations were interesting, informative and exciting and we hope that they will stimulate interest in a science career. When we initiated this event six years ago, the comments from the girls and their leaders were very positive, so we decided to make it an annual event. Again this year, we had to limit the number of girls who could participate by offering the event on a first come, first serve basis. The waiting list grows each year. For the past couple of years, we have tried to finish by midnight so that we can do the demonstrations before the girls go to the classrooms to sleep. We conducted the demonstrations at 6:00 AM the first couple of years and then one of the leaders suggested doing them before the girls tried to sleep. We found that this arrangement works better. Our section has made this an annual event and hopes that many of these young girls will decide to pursue a career in chemistry. If we get them interested early, perhaps they will stay motivated enough to take the right courses in high school. We always explain that chemistry requires hard work but we also show them that it can be very rewarding. A quote from one of the youngsters interviewed by a TV reporter at one of our NCW events in the mall several years ago sums things up nicely. He said, I didnt know learning could be so much fun! Although we are not always lucky enough to get media coverage, we have been able to get some television coverage. As everyone knows experiments don't always work just the way you expect! We discovered that if you want to make sure that your trash can lid hits the ceiling "on cue", be sure to use Coca Cola bottles! 2-3 Sentance Abstract for Program Booklet Getting girls interested in chemisty might begin with an overnight chemistry experience! Chemical experiments and demonstrations provide a unique learning experience and fun for everyone at the Girl Scout Overnight. Picture of Event   Our section would like to be nominated for the Best NCW Contest Recognizes a local section for developing and conducting an innovative contest that generates large audience participation. Judging Criteria: Appropriateness, Creativity and Innovation, Volunteer Involvement/Collaboration, Audience Participation, and Publicity Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Most Orginal Hands-on Activityor Chemical Demonstration Recognizes a local section for conducting a novel or unusual hands-on activity or chemical demonstration that adheres to the NCW Safety Guidelines. (This award if for a single activity or demonstration, not an event.) Judging Criteria: Creativity and Innovation, Volunteer Involvement/Collaboration, Audience Reached, and Publicity Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our Section would like to be nominated for the Best Student Affiliate Event Recognizes a local section that coordinates and conducts a unique NCW event in which the ACS Student Affiliate Chapter(s) played a major role. Judging Criteria: Student Affiliate Involvement/Collaboration, Pertinence to Theme, Creativity and Innovation, Audience Participation, and Publicity Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Industrial Involvement Award Recognizes a local section that generates the participation and support for NCW from industrial organizations and their employees Judging Criteria: Industrial Involvement/Collaboration, Pertinence to Theme, Creativity and Innovation, Audience Reached, and Publicity Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event Our section would like to be nominmated for the Outstanding On-going NCW Event Recognizes a local section for an outstanding event that has been conducted for at least three years (not awarded to the same section more than once in a 5 year period). Judging Criteria: Program Quality, Program Longevity, Volunteer Involvement/Collaboration, Audience Participation, Publicity, and Program Growth Contact Person Name: Address: University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less The Indiana/Kentucky Border Section has used National Chemistry Week and Mole Day to actively involve area high school students in chemistry for more than 5 years! Students participate in a chemistry competition, enjoy chemical demonstrations and visit the chemistry laboratories at the University of Southern Indiana. The Mole Day Celebration is designed to give teams from area high schools an opportunity to compete for top honors during a Chemistry Bowl for second-year chemistry students. Each school sends three students for their team. Each student must answer each question on paper when the question is flashed on the screen. A Student Affiliate volunteer at each table reports the total number of right answers (0-3) for the team. This way no one person carries the team and hopefully, no one is embarrassed. The competition last for about an hour and a half and a running tally of the scores is kept and displayed. Students in the audience cheer for their team! The first- and second- place teams are given plaques that can be taken back to their school for display and each team member is given an ACS T-shirt or Sweatshirt. One year a presentations on Careers in Chemistry was given during the day but we have found that the students look forward to the chemical demonstrations! The teachers tell the students about the program and they are anticipating the show. Chemical demonstrations also attract the media! Both television and newspaper reporters have attended this activity each year. We have had some great pictures in the newspaper! This event would not be possible without the volunteers who prepare and read the questions, record and tally the number of correct responses, conduct the tours of the chemistry department, send invitations to the area high schools and correspond with the participants, etc. The event takes quite a bit of coordination and cooperation but it has been well worth the effort. The high school teachers and their students look forward to this annual event. In fact, this has been so successful that the Section had added an Earth Day Celebration with the same format in the spring for the first-year chemistry students! 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet The Mole Day Celebration during National Chemistry Week is a perfect opportunity for a chemistry competition between high school students. Of course, chemical demonstrations and tours of a chemistry department add to this unique, educational and entertaining experience! Picture of Event:

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Committee on Chemistry and Public Affairs Award   Our Section would like to be nominated for the ACS President's Award for Local Section Government Affairs This award, sponsored by the ACS Committee on Chemistry and Public Affairs, recognizes a local section for outstanding efforts to increase member involvement in government affairs and advance public policy to benefit science and society. The award consists of $500 and a ChemLuminary Award. Selection criteria for the award includes the quality and extent of efforts to inform and engage ACS members on state or federal public policy issues and/or quality and extent of efforts to educate policymakers on science policy issues and the role of chemical science in policy and society. Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event

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Local Section Project Seed Committee Award   Our section would like to be nominated for the Outstanding Project SEED Program This award is to recognize the local section organizing an outstanding Project SEED program. The award recipient must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the SEED program, including outreach to high schools, local business/industry, and academic institutions. Winning local sections must demonstrate an outstanding organization and potential for growth. The award is also based on effective mentor and student interaction, local business/industry participation, and financial support Contact Person: Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: *Description: Please limit to 1,000 words or less 2-3 Sentence Abstract for Program Booklet Picture of Event

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Chemists with Disabilities Award   Chemists with Disabilities Inclusion Award This award will be given for recognition of program activities deemed to be most inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities. The purpose of the award is to increase the opportunities for interaction and personal participation in chemistry outreach activities by persons with disabilities who are frequently underrepresented by such programs. Programs will be considered for this award if they include criteria such as, but not limited to: Efforts to eliminate physical barriers to participation in the venue Alternative methods and flexibility of performing essential tasks that take into account people with sensory/mobility/coordination limitations in order to maximize their personal participation Emphasis on the chemical principles to be demonstrated and the chemical knowledge to be gained rather than a focus on the method of demonstration or performance of techniques Efforts to educate as wide and inclusive an audience as possible to advance the practice and understanding of chemistry Our Section would like to be nominated for the Chemists with Disabilities Inclusion Award Contact Person Name: Address: Phone: Fax: Email * Description: Please limit to 1,000 Words or Less Abstract Picture

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