As Chair of the Rochester Section, I would like to declare May as “Membership Value” month. In doing so, I hope to show our members some of value available to them through their ACS membership, both in the areas of benefits and opportunities. I pick this time to do this because of the many opportunities available to you to participate in Section activities in May and June.
But first, let me review some of the benefits available to you as an ACS member. Did you know that the following benefits are available to you?
- Bank of AmericaMaster Card, Visa and America Express credit cards with generous Rewards Programs and no Annual Fee
- Chase Education Financial Services, including Private Loans, Consolidation Loans, rate reductions after 24 months of on-time payments of consolidated loans and an interactive marketplace which guides students and parents through process
- Dell Computers offers a wide variety of products with a standard 3 to 6% discount for ACS Members with special quarterly discount programs with up to 20% off, a dedicated website and a non-exclusive agreement
- ACS/Betchart Expedition Tours offering “off the beaten path” trips with exciting itineraries, expeditions led by knowledgeable experts and travel with ACS colleagues. Their 2007 itineraries include Alaska's Inside Passage, Galapagos, Antarctica, Peru & other exotic destinations!
- Wyndham Hotel discounts at some 6,500 properties around the world
- Avis and Hertz Car Rentals offering up to 25% off standard rates
- Allied Moving Services offering members up to 65% off moving expenses year round
Now, here are some great opportunities available to you in May and June as a Member of the Rochester Section. If you want to network with your fellow Members and have some fun, we are offering:
- A joint event with the Western New York Section (Buffalo area) at the Niagara Falls Power Authority, Niagara Falls, NY on Saturday, May 12th. The day includes chartered bus transportation from Rochester, lunch with members of the Western New York Section and special presentations and discussions at the Power Authority. Total cost is $15.00 for everything. The deadline for reservations is May 5th and space is limited to 27 members.
- The monthly “Networking Mixer” at MacGregor's at 300 Jefferson Road on Tuesday, May 29th
- A joint event with the Corning, New York Section at the Corning Museum of Glass on Saturday, June 23rd. The day includes chartered bus transportation from Rochester, entrance into the Corning museum of Glass, special presentations and Chinese dinner with the Members of the Corning Section. Total cost is $20.00 for everything. The deadline for reservations is June 9th and space is limited to 54 members.
- The monthly “Networking Mixer” at MacGregor's at 300 Jefferson Road on Tuesday, June 26th
- High School Chemistry Awards Night at Canandaigua High School on Thursday, May 17th;
- High School Chemistry Awards Night at Franklin High School on Tuesday, May 22nd;
- High School Chemistry Awards Night at LeRoy High School Tuesday, May 29th
Ushers are particularly needed for all three evenings. If you would like to help out, please contact Steve Locke at slocke-acs@rochester.rr.com
Please take the time to look at where we have volunteer opportunities and our schedule of events for 2007. There’s a lot going on in Rochester and now’s the time to feel the value in your membership!
D. Richard Cobb
2007 Chair
Rochester Section, ACS
d.richard.cobb@kodak.com
(585) 477-4903
