There was an expressed desire for greater breadth in programming. There was a suggestion for a standing Program Committee rather than the ad hoc group that currently handles this. D. Ryan suggested that programming guidelines be developed. This will be firmed up at NO meeting. GF will contact the Chairs of other division for emerging COMP issues in their areas.
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Encourage use at all levels. 21st Century in SF There will be a special celebration at the San Francisco ACS meeting including community outreach, media attention, special symposia, and divisional programming. The emphasis will be on what our specific discipline and all of chemistry will be like in the 21st century. The intention is for us to be forward-looking and visionary. FB noted there is precedent for an ACS division to associate with a commercial publisher.