The 100th Anniversary
The Virginia Section celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015. Below are many of the documents produced, sponsors and information about the event. The Virginia Section is also producing a continuing history of the local section.
The History of the local section is here.
Documents and Presentations
- ACS Gala Slideshow Presentation
- Gala Program Book and Cover
- 100th Anniversary Flyer
- Governor McAuliffe Certificate of Recognition
- Mayor Jones City of Richmond Proclamation
- Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County
- Senator Warner Letter of Congratulations
- Hampden Sydney College Letter of Congratulations
- Virginia Union University Letter of Congratulations
History
- Compiling the History of the Virginia Section
- Compiling the History of the Virginia Section Poster
- The First 75 years of the Virginia Section
- A Brief History of the Virginia Section
- Important Dates in History
- The Virginia Section’s Charter – The History of the Charter
- The Gavel and it’s history – the Gavel document
- The Boundaries of the Virginia Section
- 1927 National Meeting
- 100 years of Service (2015 National Meeting poster)
- Gladding Talk of the 75th Anniversary, 1967
- Reflections of Hiram Hanmer, 1965 and Presentation
Posters
- Sponsors of the 100th Anniversary Gala
- Colleges and Universities in the Virginia Section
- R Gerald Bass History and Award
- Frank Kizer History
- Chairs of the Virginia Section
- Service Awards
- Teacher Awards
- Special Awards
- National Awards
- ACS Fellows of the Virginia Section
- Section Activities
- Community Activities
- Section Meetings
- Section Presentations
Thank you to Our Generous Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Afton Chemical
Altria Client Services
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Bronze Sponsor
DuPont—Richmond Zytel®
Sponsors and Support
The American Chemical Society
Project Innovation Grant
Advertisers
Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation
Virginia Academy of Science
The 100th Anniversary Gala
The Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society received its charter on April 9, 1915 as the 49th local section. The Section will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a gala reception, dinner, and program that will feature awards, recognition, historical facts, and Guest Speaker Dr. Diane Grob Schmidt, President of the American Chemical Society. Plan to join us as we honor the VA-ACS section’s 100 years of achievements and public service.
When:
October 24, 2015
Where:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond, 1021 Koger Center Blvd, Richmond
(804) 379-3800
Social: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Program: 7:30 pm
Contact:
Denise Walters
dlw1acs@gmail.com
Reduced Cost
Social with cash bar and Dinner:
Members and Guests, Retired Members, and Teachers: $25
Students: $10
New Members are always welcome.
Hotel and Directions
DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond,
1021 Koger Center Blvd, Richmond
(804) 379-3800
Sponsorship
If you are interested in supporting the Virginia Section, we have the following sponsorship levels.
GOLD SPONSOR $2000
Full-page premium location advertisement in the 100th Anniversary Gala program
Recognition on event marketing materials, web site, and signage
Reservations for two guests of your choice
SILVER SPONSOR $1000
Half-page advertisement in the 100th Anniversary Gala program
Recognition on event marketing materials, web site, and signage
Reservations for one guest of your choice
BRONZE SPONSOR $500
Quarter-page advertisement in the 100th Anniversary Gala program
Recognition on event marketing materials, web site, and signage
ADVERTISER
Full Page – $250 (8″ wide x 10″ high)
Half Page – $150 (8″ x 5″)
Quarter Page – $75 (3.5″ x 5″)The format for these should be images of 300 dpi or higher.