Dear RACI Green and Sustainable Chemistry Division members,
Here are the details/agenda for the upcoming division AGM:
RACI GASCE Division AGM
6:30 pm (GMT+11), 10th/December at Central Stage Room@Rydges Melbourne
During the 2nd Australian Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry
Agenda:
1. Chairs' Welcome, Opening Remarks and Report
2. Secretary's Report
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Committee Member Elections
5. Future Event Planning, Division Strategy
6. Other business
Microsoft Teams Link:
Meeting ID: 483 503 620 266
Passcode: HW3qp6j4
Importantly, we are calling for nominations for the Division Committee positions for the upcoming term. This provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancing green and sustainable chemistry within the RACI community.
Available Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Chair
Lead the Division, represent its interests within RACI, and oversee the committee's strategic direction and activities.
Chair-elect
Support the Chair and prepare to assume the Chair's responsibilities in the following term.
Secretary
Manage committee communications, maintain records, and coordinate meetings.
Treasurer
Oversee the Division's finances, prepare budgets, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
State/Territory Representatives
Represent State/Territory members, provide input on regional needs, and facilitate local initiatives. One representative per State/Territory.
New Zealand Representative
Represent New Zealand members and ensure AU/NZ collaboration.
Early Career Researcher (ECR) Representative
Advocate for the needs of early-career members and develop targeted initiatives.
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Student Representative
Support HDR students, promote their engagement, and address their specific needs.
Industry Representative
Strengthen ties with industry, promote collaboration, and represent the perspective of industrial chemists/engineers.
Education and Outreach Representative
Lead outreach and educational initiatives, fostering community engagement with green and sustainable chemistry.
How to Nominate:
Please submit your nomination form (attached) by 5:00 pm, Thursday, 5th December 2024 (GMT+11) to gasc.div@raci.org.au, with a short manifesto in the email outlining the relevant experience and what you would like to achieve on the Committee.
Election at AGM:
Where there are multiple candidates, a voting process will be arranged at the AGM on 10th/December. The electorate must be a division member (Full and Associate) whose name appears on a constituent roll of the Division and have no outstanding membership fees.
Members who cannot attend the AGM online or in-person can appoint someone at the AGM to vote on their behalf by submitting a proxy form (attached) by 5:00 pm, Friday, 6th December 2024 (GMT+11) to gasc.div@raci.org.au.
We encourage all members with a passion for sustainable chemistry and a commitment to professional service to consider nominating themselves or others for these committee roles.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and to seeing many of you at the AGM.
Warm regards,
RACI GASCE Division Secretary
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Porun Liu
Associate Professor
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