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Newsletter September 2008
Celebrating 100 Years! 1909-2009
In May 1909, nine analytical chemists attending the Interstate Cottonseed Crushers Association (ICCA) decided to form a new organization to standardize analytical methods. From these nine founders on the steps of the Memphis Jockey Club, the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) has grown to an international organization consisting of over 4,000 members throughout 90 countries across the globe. It is these members and their contributions that make up the true value of AOCS.
AOCS is celebrating its centennial through monthly inform articles, a dedicated website, special mailings to all AOCS members, and the 100th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo.
Beginning in April 2008 and running monthly until April 2009, inform will publish a series of articles showcasing how the society has grown into an international organization. Each month's article will focus, decade by decade, on AOCS programs, problems, and progress. Along with the articles are special sidebars showcasing AOCS milestones, industry timelines, historical sketches, and member reflections on past meeting experiences.
Be a part of an important AOCS milestone by making plans to attend the 100th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA, from May 3-6, 2009. At the meeting we will be celebrating the 100-year anniversary through special historical exhibits in the Expo Hall and a Colossal Centennial Celebration. It's a once in a lifetime event. You won't want to miss it!
AOCS members who have specific memories they want to share are asked to contact Amy Lydic (amyl@aocs.org). AOCS is collecting audio podcasts, photographs, and good wishes to share with our membership. Working together with our esteemed past presidents, long-time members, and current members, we will continue to piece together our rich history so it can be shared with all of our membership for the next 100 years.
See the latest updates on the 100th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo online at http://Annual_Mtg.aocs.org.
Do you have news that would be of interest to members of the Industrial Oil Products Division? If so, please let Bryan Moser know at Bryan.Moser@ars.usda.gov or call him at 309-681-6511.
Also in this newsletter:
A Word from the Newsletter Editor, by Bryan Moser
A Word from the IOP Vice Chairman, by Kenneth Doll
Request for Newsletter Articles, Announcements, and Other Relevant Information, by Rafael HernandezCall for Assistance: 100th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, by Kenneth Doll
Upcoming Short Courses Related to Industrial Oil Products
Industrial Applications of Renewable Resources: A Conference on Biobased Technologies
Soybeans: Chemistry, Production, Processing, and Utilization
AOCS Monograph Series on Oilseeds, Volume 2
AOCS, 2710 S. Boulder, Urbana, IL 61802-6996 USA
Division Officers
Chairperson
Sevim Erhan
phone: 1-309-681-6532
fax: 1-309-681-6685
Vice Chairperson
Kenneth Doll
phone: 1-309-681-6103
Secretary/Treasurer
Andrew Guo
phone: 1-847-441-1468
fax: 1-847-501-2466
Member-at-Large/NBB Representative
Steven Howell
phone: 1-816-635-5772
fax: 1-816-635-4836
Member-at-Large
Daniel Pioch
phone: +33-4-67-61-5882
fax: +33-4-67-61-7562
Member-at-Large/Program Cmt.
Bob Dunn
phone: 1-309-681-6101
fax: 1-309-681-6340
Member-at-Large
Dharma Kodali
phone: 1-763-476-0590
fax: 1-952-595-0050
Immed. Past Chair
Max Norris
phone: 1-507-537-7440
fax: 1-507-537-7441