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The E. Ann Nalley Regional Volunteer Service Awardee was Dr.
David Munch, Seattle Central Community College (Emeritus), Seattle,
Washington
Readers of this report are encouraged to view the NORM 2009 web
pages for detailed information about the awards and awardees.
(www.chem.plu.edu/norm2009/awards).
David Munch
Award presentations were made at the Awards Banquet, which was held at the
Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
E. A/V Services
Existing audio/visual capabilities at Pacific Lutheran University were adequate
for most needs, and additional A/V service needs were minimal. The sessions and the
plenary sessions took place in classrooms that each had an existing “smart podium” with
a built-in computer and monitor, as well as laptop, sound amplification, and digital
projector facilities. Additional arrangements were made for audio/visual support at the
“wizard show” on the opening evening of NORM, for the Madame Curie dramatic
performance, and for the Directors’ Ice Cream Social.
F. Abstract Services
Abstract services were provided by the ACS contractor. The system was
relatively easy to use. The technical program was printed as a Word document download
from the abstract service. The abstract interface provided an online personal scheduling
tool that was useful for attendees. The program book did not include printed abstracts,
so as to reduce the environmental impact of the meeting and to save publication costs.
No complaints were received about not having abstracts printed in the book.
G. Co-sponsorship
There were no co-sponsors of NORM 2009.
H. Lessons Learned
1) Having an easily editable website was extremely helpful and served as the main
mode to disseminate information.
2) Money and effort was saved by not mailing postcards or printed announcements.
Postcards and magnets were distributed at NORM 2008 and at the two national
ACS meetings that preceded NORM 2009. Monthly email blasts to the ACS
members in Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regions in the 6 months prior to