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... About This Issue ofNOBCChE News By Mutlu O. Fagbayl, President Rochester NOBCChE

This issue of the NOBCOl E News is dedicated to Dr. Theophilus Sorrell -"Theo"- Editor of NOBCChE News from 1979-1987. The newsmagazi ne has evolved over the years under Theo's stewardship to become the excellent magazine that it is today.

Theo's 'team,' which included his wife Ellen and the printer Mr. Joseph P. Chakalis of H.B. Light Engraving, Inc. in Rochester (New York), are the real stars who made possible this issue of the newsmagazine. Without Theo's fool-proof organizational structure, as well as Ellen and Joe's

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assistance, this issue could not l1ave come out so soon aller Theo's death. Theo, J:llcn, and Joe are the real stars behind !his issut:.

The foundation tl1al l11cy l1avc laid ensures that future issues of Ilic newsmagazine will enjoy the cxc:cllcncc 111<11 our readers and advertisers 11<1vc llcrnn1t: used to over the years. The ncwsmagminc is Theo's legacy to NOBCChL As Ac:tinn l'.dilor, 1 intend to continue the tradition !hat T11co started. I loved Theo, and I miss him terribly. ·But I know he's alright now .... Bon Voyage, mon ami!

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In Memorial ... Do not give permanent reality to temporary things.

Once you have learned what you came to learn the illusion can be left. When you leave your text behind see that it is in as excellent condition as possible for the next class to use. Knowing the purpose of that illusion lends it respect. It is all very tidy in the end.

Life and death should not be considered as opposites. It is closer to the truth to speak of dying as an entrance rather than an exit.

As long as there are tl1ose who are seeking Light there will be people who have shadows that seem to follow them. When the image can be altered so that they can see that the shadow is only their own blocking of the Light, then there will be no fear, no illusion, and only the joy of leaving a physical body when one is quite through with it.

Dr. Theophilus Sorrell ... 1949-1987

Editor, NOBCChE News f'1agazine 1979-1987

The Plan is perfect. The design is exquisite. And the nature of all reality is love.

Excerpts from Ef'1!'1ANUEL 'S BOO/\ Selected by: Patricia A.&' Hu ti u 0. fagbayi (Rochester NOBCCh E) (Emmanuel's &Jok, friend's Press, fourth Printing, August 1986)

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Dr. Theophilus Sorrell ... was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 15, 1949, He spent his early years

in Houston, Tex. before moving to Baltimore, Maryland where he attended Publi(' Schools and was graduated from Baltimore City College t1iflh Sc:l1ool. lie matriculated at Morgan State University where he received a B.S, in Chemistry, After a tour with the United States Army Chemical Corps from 1970 to 1972 in Viel Nam, he continued his studies at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland where he received his M.A. and Ph.D. in chemistry. His doctoral dissertation: "Bonding and Non-bonding Interactions in Some Copper (II) and Cobalt (III) Chelate Complexes with Purines, Pyrimidines and their Nucleosides: Some Preparative, Crystallographic, and Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Studies." was published in 1976. He was a post-doctoral Research Associate at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois from 1977 to 1978,

lie was a member of Beta Kappa Chi, l'romcthcan Kappa Tau, and received Academic: schotarshi p rec:onni t ion from t %7 to I 970, lie was an academic: f·'cllow at John llopkins University from ID72 until I D7£i, llh post doctoral awards Included the National Institutes of llealth Clrant No, I F.Yl llLO~.'i6t 01. lie joined l'.<1.sl111;1n Kodak Co. in 1978, lie concluc:tecl research in a variety of mea.s In the lkse;ncl1 Laboratories, and in 19B4 worked with Mananement Services were he used his experience and training to solve industrial problems. Arnonf! his many Tcrl111lrnl memoranda, reports and studies is a patent: "Improved lnrnncTransfcr llyc Metallization With Nickel Ligands." S. Newman; G. Pearce; T. Sorrell. /\cr. No. JB2529N, Oct., 19B3. He was an adjunct professor of Organic Chemistry al SI. John Fisher College and the University of Rochester.

He served as an Adjudicator for the National Science Fair Co111pctll lo11. lie was a dedicated member and officer in the National Organization for Ille l'rofesslonal Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineer~ for which he served as Editor of the NOBCChE News magazine, lie was a memberof the American Chemical Society and the Society of Photographic: Scientists ancl l'.11~1lneers. His hobbies included Photography, Reading (espec:lally Science Flc:llon) and Music.

Theo met Cynthia Ellen Jones on the campus of Morgan State University in 1969 and they were married on July I, I D73 In Washlnnlon, D.C. by his father. To this union were born two children, Jennifer Lauren, now eight years old, and Ryan Matthew, now three. Theo, as hewasalTec:tlonalelylrnown, born the son ofa minister and married to the daughter of a minister, Wcls ac:tlvc In church most of his life.

Dr. Theophilus Sorrell was called away on Thursday, February 19, 1987 at SI rong Memorial tlospltal. llc Is survived by his beloved wife, "El", Mrs. Cynthia Ellen Sorrell; his two c:hllclrr.11, .Jcnnlfr.r and Ryan; his parents, Rev, Henry W. Sorrell and Mr.s. l<ully Sorrell of 11altlmorr., Mel.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. & Mrs. Oeor!lc.Joncs of 11altlnwre, Mel.; five brothers and sisters-in-law, two sisters, sisters In law, a brolhr.r-111-law and several nieces and nephews.

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·' NOBCChE '87's Three-Track Curriculum By Gwendolyn L. Evans, Newsletter Editor, Western Region

What lies ahead for the informed and the curious who plan to venture West for the Fourteenth Annual National Conference of NOBCChE is a three-track curriculum that will challenge and charm the intellect of all present. Running concurrently will be a technical session track, a professional development track, and a forum series track that will explore the future of education and the workplace and survival strategies. With these choices, conventioneers will have a variety of activities from which to choose. Each of these events is informative, mentally stimulating, and action-packed with controversial content and dynamic presenters. Technical Sessions

NOBCChE '87 has attraced approximately lOO technical papers from across the nation. Additionally, a group of scientists from Africa will attend the conference and present papers. Presenters will discuss their current research in chemistry, chemical engineering, and other subjects, outlining their latest research advances. An impressive list of invited technical papers will give attendees audience to noted black researchers from across the country. Conventioneers will also have l11c opportunity to view science pnljecls prepared by elementary and l1igl1 sc:lwol students form Northern and Southern California, Please note tliat all papers presented at NOBCCh~: '87 me due to t11c technical committee by April 30, t 9fl7, for inclusion in the conlerence proceecllngs, Papers need not be camera ready, hut all arl must be camera-ready, The commillee will forWclrcl more inlonnatlon to all presenters. Professional Development

An intricate Ingredient for conference activities, the l'rolessional Development track offers choice food for growth and tllOUfJht. Need to enhance your power to negotiate? Don't miss the professioanl development series on "Effective Negotiating" by Mr. Ron B. Brown, President of Banks Brown, Inc. Interested in embarking on your own high-technology business? The professional development session on "Entrepreneurship" is a must. Dr. Frank S. Greene, Jr., President and Founder of

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ZeroOne Systems, Inc., will moderate a panel of black entrepreneurs who will discuss their experiences. Panelists are Mr. Roy Clay, !'resident of Rod-L-Electronics; Mr. Peter Thomas, President of Opportunity Capital Corporation; and Dr. James Porter, President of l'.ncr~JY and Environmental Engineering, Inc. l'lanninn on moving up in the company? l'or cxrcllcnl advice attend the professional dcvelop111c11l session 011 "Working Your Way Thro11gl1 lhc Corpomtc tlierarchy." Co­prcsc11ti11g arc Mr. Micl1acl l'ayne, Manager of llunrnn Hc,ourc:cs lor the t'.ncrm Chemicals Division ol l'.xxon Cl1c111ical Company, and Mr. Ernest 11. Urquliarl, Manawr. l'.mployee Relations and Developmcnl al Ori ho Pharmaceutical Corporal ion,

Contemplating cultivalinn your leadership qualities? Sign up lor ll1e "Qualities of Leadership Worl1shop." This workshop is specil'ic:ally clcsignccl lo assist black professionals in hcrnn1inn /ully improved in their profc.s.-.irn1nl pnlormance as well as in illl:ir personal lives. It teaches partic:ip<111ts lo view tlll'.111,elves in an expanciccl capacily tl1al ;1<1ually lr<111scends Ilic issue ol race, Such <1 process hcgins with iulrospeclion, whirh Is sull,cq11c11lly coupled lo one's exlernal c:apac:ily lo perlorm 111<1xl111ally and lo positively i11fluc11c:e the pcrfonrn111<'e ol olhcr.s, The presenter is Dr. William A, Cluillory, member and co-founder ol NOtlCCh I'.. llr. Guillory is President and l'ounder of l11noV<Jtio11s Consulting, Inc. A seperale reBistration fee of $25 is required, and space is limited. Register early. forum Series

From personal growth to technical growth to harnessing a vision of where we are going and how we must fit in with the future. The Forum Series puts it altogether for you. This series takes a comprehensive look at the futute, exploring serious issues on education and work and the minority community.

The series commences with a detailed overview of future trends that will affect eduction and the workplace (l'orum A) by Dr. Manuel Perry, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Forum I~ will locus 011 "The Future of Work and the Minority

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I Scientists Serving Mankind

At CIBA-GEIGY, we're always searching for new ways to improve lives. Like the lives of the people we serve in over 100 countries on six continents. Our agricul­tural products are helping farmers to improve crop yields and feed the world's hungry. Our Pharmaceuticals division is

also making major strides. We're develop-ing therapeutic drugs in such diverse areas as atherosclerosis and estrogen therapy. We've also developed new dyes that can be found in clothing everywhere, and we've fostered the creation of materi­als that have reshaped the transportation industry.

Serving mankind also means nurturing tomorrow's scientists. We recently co-spon­sored "The Brain;· an eight part, award­winning PBS series. And, in 1980, to encourage minority students to pursue scientific careers, we established the Ex­ceptional Black Scientists Poster Pro­gram. Education is a continuing process at CIBA-GEIGY. Wherever you choose to work with us, you can be sure that every effort will be made to encourage your de­velopment to its fullest potential; both as an individual, and as a professional.

If you're a chemist or chemical engineer with a BS, MS or PhD, and possess three to five years' experience in Analytical, In-

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~' Highlighting NOBCChE '87 Speakers By Gwendolyn L. Evans, Newsletter Editor, Western Region

Banquet Master of Ceremony

Dr. Goldsberry will emcee the banquet ceremonies at NOBCChE '87. He is back by popular demand following his sterling delivery at the Atlanta Meeting last year.

President and Chief Operationg Officer at Parker Chemical Company, Madison Heights, Michigan, Dr. Goldsberry is responsible for worldwide operations of specialty chemicals and processes for metal and plastic surface treatments. Parker Chemical Company is wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Chemical Company. Prior to joining Parker Chemical Company. Dr. Goldsberry was Vice President and General Manager at Occidental Chemical Corporation, Parker Surface Treatment Products, and Vice President of Business Development and Planning at the Houston branch of the corporation.

Dr. Goldsberry's experience also includes Director of Corporate Planning Operations at Gulf Oil Corporation. Management Consultant with Boston Consulting Group. and Product Manager at Hewlett Packard Company. As a research chemist with NASA Ames Research Center, he was involved with synthesizing a new class of plastic materials and testing their stability to ultraviolet light. As a result of this research, he contributed articles to several

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/'resident and Chief Operating Officer, l'arf(er Chemical Company

publications and obtained a patent. Dr. Goldsberry received a l'h.D. degree in

inorganic chemistry from Michigan State University, a B.S. degree in chemistry from Central State University, and an MBA in finance and marketing from Stanford University. He served for two years in the United States Army as a captain.

Dr. Goldsberry holds board membership with the Michigan State University Al um i ni Association, the Michigan State University Development Fund. the Black Executive Exchange Program. WTVS-Channel 56, Boy Scouts of America, Cranbrook Educational Community, William Beaumont Hospital and the American Can Company.

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Dr. Cole is the Speaker for NOBCCh E '87's banquet program.

Hailing from an illustrious career in academia. Dr. Cole is currently Chancellor of the West Virginia Board of Regents and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Higher Education System in West Virginia, a conglomerate of fifteen institutions and some 70,000 students. Prior to these appointments, he was President of West Virginia State College, Institute.

Before journeying to West Virginia. Dr. Cole worked at Atlanta University for sixteen years. He advanced from Assistant Professorof Chemistry. Simultaneously, Dr. Cole served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and Director of the Resource Center for Science and Engineering, the first of three such centers established in the United States. Among his many accomplishments at Atlanta University, Dr. Cole has to his credit the initiation of three new programs that he achieved through external funding: the M.S. program in industrial chemistry in 1971, the D:A. program for potential college chemistry teachers in 1975, and the Ph.D. program in chemistry in 1980.

Dr. Cole was also a visiting professor of chemistry at Jackson State Unive.rsity,

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Chancellor, West Virginia Board of Regents Chief Executive Officer, Public Higher Education System, West Virginia

Massachusetts lnsti tute of Technology, and University of Illinois, and a research chemist with Celanese Fibers Company and Proctor and Gamble. Among his professional activities is his membership in the following organizations: National Science Foundation, Committee of Equal Opportunity in Science and Technology and Chair of the Subcommittee on Minorities; NAFEO. Committee on Science and Technology; Argonne National Laboratory. Division of Education, Programs Review Committee; National Institutes of Health, Research Centers at Minority Institutions, Review Committee; and Southern Regional Education Board. Additionally, Dr. Cole is a member of the American Chemical Society, American Associa­tion for the Advancement of Science, Sigma XI, National Institute of Science. and the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.

Dr. Cole has a Ph.D. in organic Chemistry from the University of Chicago and a B.A. degree from Wiley College, Marshall Texas, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds board membership with many local groups and is very active in community and civic affairs.

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forum Series Speaker

Dr. Brown is founder and President of Banks Brown. Inc .. a consulting firm specializing in the effective management resource planning strategies. As a consultant. Dr. Brown assists executives, senior managers. planning groups, and implementers in developing strategies to manage change in organizations. Throughout his career, he has served as a consultant to major corporations and has provided manage­ment training seminars for over 20,000 managers. His clients include Procter & Gamble Co. Du Pont, Avon Products, Inc., Digital Equipment Corporation. McDonald's Corporation, Ph lip Morris. Inc .. Wells Fargo Bank, Times Mirror Company, United Airlines, Security Pacific National Bank. and other Fortune 500 companies.

From 1967 to 1982, Dr. Brown was a founder and Senior Partner of Pacific Manage­ment Systems, a management development and training firm that focused on the managerial issues of the multicultural workforce and career development strategies for minorities and women.

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founder and President of Banks Brown, Inc., who will be talking about "Effective Negotiating."

Dr. Brown holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MA and B.S. from Michigan State University. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Development Council and serves as an advisor to many civic organizations.

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Dr. Thorton will participate in the forum Series on "Possib i Ii ties and Strategies for Tomorrow."

Dr. Thornton works with the California State Department of Education. She is Deputy Su peri ntenden t of the Specialized Program Branch, Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction, and State Director of Special Education. In her work with the State Department of Education, she draws on her broad backgroud in education and community services.

Dr. Thornton received her B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1965 and subsequently her teaching, counseling, and administrative credentials and began an illustrious career in ed uca ti on. She taught science and physical education at AptosJunior High School, San Francisco Unified School District, where she later served as counselor and assistant principal. She was transferred to a predominately Black inner city school as an assistant principal in 1975-77. Dr. Thornton graduated from the Command and General Staff college, United States Army Reserves in 1977 and received and Ed.D. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of San Francisco. From 1980-84shewasprincipal of Balbea High School in San Francisco, her alma mater. Jn 1984-86 she served as principal

Dr. Shirley A. Thornton ...

Deputy Superintendent of the Specialized Programs Banch, Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction, and State Director of Special Education, California State Depart­ment of Education

of the Benjamin Franklin School District and was assigned as Area Superintendent. High School Opeations and Instruction, for the San Francisco Unified School District.

Dr. Thornton is a member of various boards and task forces, notable among which a re Lieu tenant Colonel, United States Army Reserve Officer; Co-chairperson, Mayor Dianne Feinstein's Narcotics Task Force; Board of Directors, Marin Conservation Corps, Bay Area Achievement Council. and Mission Reading Clinic; College Board Academic Advisory Committee; and Program Advisory Committee, San Francisco State University. Among her notable awards and achievements are the Dr. Edward J. Griffin Award from the University of San Francisco. Professional Women of the Year Award from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., and the Outstanding Administrator Award for Northern California, 1980-81, from the California Alliance of Black School Educators.

Dr. Thornton is a strong advocate of equality and excellence in education for all children. Her educational philosophy stresses that all children can learn. that high standards and expectation are necessary for all students. and that required core curriculum is the best way to prepare students to succeed in a changingjob market.

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forum Series

Mr. Steele has served as President of the Bay Area Urban League (BAUL) since 1964. A nonprofit, community-based organization, BAUL has operated its services and programs since 1946. Through programs in education, employment. child welfare, and economic and community development, the League strives to achieve parity among all individuals. Mr. Steele's total career with the National Urban League and affiliates spans more than 40 years.

Prior to coming to the Bay Area in 1964, Mr. Steele organized and served as the first executive director of the Morris County, New Jersey, and San Diego Urban League affiliates for a combined total of 18 years. He worked for the Washington Urban League in Washington, D.C. before acquiring these positions.

Upon his appointment to the executive position with BAUL, Mr. Steele restructured BAUL and spurred its growth to its present five-county service area of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo. Beyond his duties as chief administrator of BAUL, he is known statewide for his work in civil rights and social policy making.

Mr. Steele is a member of some 29 professi anal, civic, and fraternal organizations. He serves currently on the Board of Directors

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President of the Bay Area Urban league, who will be talfiing about "Possibilities and Strategies for Tomorrow.··

of the Bay Area Association of Black Social Workers, the Bay Area Black United Fund, and the Federation of Bay Area United Way Agencies. He is Treasurer of the council of Executives for the National Urban League. the Black Agenda Council of San Francisco, and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Otheraffiliations include membership with the Regional Planning Council of the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

Mr. Steele has received numerous citations and awards, including the following: first Black to be appointed as Executive Director of a Local Housing Authority in the United States, the BAUL Guild's Outstanding Community Service Award, the San Francisco Foundation's Robert C. Kirkwood Award, the National Association of Social Workers' Social Workers Administrator of the Year Award. Atlanta University's Outstanding Alumni Award, and the San Francisco Foundations' Kosh land Award. Mr. Steele is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and the Atlanta University School of Social Work.

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Professional Development Series Speaker

Dr. Greene is president and founder of ZeroOne Systems. Inc., founded in 1971. ZeroOne Systems provides supercomputing products. integration.and services. From 1965 to 1971. Dr. Greene was a member of the technical staff of Fairchild Sem ic ond uctor Research and Development Laboratories. He was an electronics officer in the United States Air Force from 1961-65, where he attained the rank of captain.

Additionally, Dr. Greene taught at Washington University, Howard University, American University, Santa Clara University, and for two years was the Assistant Chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department at Stanford University. He holds a Ph.D. degree from Santa Clara University in Electrical Engineering. and M.S.E.E. from Purdue University. and a B.S.E.E. from Washington University. Dr. Greene attended the AEA/Stanford Executive Management Institute. He has authored numerous technical papers and books and also holds a patent.

Dr. Greene's professional affiliations include membership with the National Associa­tion of Black Manufacturers (Director, 1974 to 1980), the American Electronics Association (Ind us trial Advisory Boa rd, 1975-76 ), I EEEE

Dr. Frank S. Greene, Jr . ...

President and founder of ZeroOne Systems, Inc. ffe will facilitate the session on entrepreneurship.

and IEEE Computer Society (Governing Board, I 973-75 ), the Bay Area Purchasing Council (Director, 1978 to 1984), and the Security Affairs Support Association (Directors, 1980-83). He was elected to Sigma Chi and Eta Kappa Nu honor societies. Currently, he is a member of the NAACP. the National Conference of Christians and Jews Governing Board. the Santa Clara University Board of Regents, the Board of Directors of Comsis Corporation, and he is Chairman of the Board ofTechnology Develop­ment Corporation (publicly traded on NASDAQ since 1985).

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Mr. Payne is presently Manager of Human resources for the Energy Chemicals Division of Exxon Chemical Company, Houston, Texas. He has over 14 years of experience in the field of Human Resources, working forcompanies such as Exxon, Mobil Oil, and Diamond Shamrock. His areas of professional expertise include executive career development, com­pensation, and labor relations.

In the area of career development, Mr.

Mr. Lrnest ff. Urquhart ...

Manager, Employee Relations and Development Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation. ffe is co-presenting the series on "Working your way through the Corporate ffierarchy,"

Mr. Urquhart is Manager, Employee Relations and Development at Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation in Raritan, New Jersey. In this capacity he is responsible for the design and implementation of appropriate programs to develop and enhance the effectiveness of organiz.ations and individuals. Further, he is Corporate EEO Officer.

During the early part of his career, Mr.

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Manager, ffuman Resources Energy Chemicals Division, Exxon Chemical Com­pany. ffe is co-presenting the series on 'Working your way through the Corporate ffierarchy."

Payne has been a guest lecturer for Exxon Chemical Advanced Management Training Program. He has worked with community and academic organizations such as LINKS INC .. Houston Independent School District, and Cleveland State University in career development and individual improvement. Mr. Payne attended Ohio State University and has a degree in Industrial Psychology from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Urquhart succeeded in line management positions, such as production manager, distribution manager, and plant manager. He changed careers in 1979 and since that time has combined that line management experience with his education and training in human resource development to be a successful internal consultant and manager in medium to large companies.

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Finding The Right Chemistry Is Something We Do Very Well

At ICI. Here at ICI, the right chemistry goes far beyond developing products that enhance the quality of life. It begins with creating a working environment which fosters innovation and excitement. An at­mosphere which encourages talented people to combine their knowledge with imagination, bring­ing the ideas to life that have enabled us to build solid partnerships with our customers, and to maintain our position as a company that recog­nizes its responsibilities to all the communities that surround our facilities across the U.S. and around the world.

At ICI, the right chemistry also means choosing our markets very carefully. We 're making strides in some of the exciting areas of industry including: quality pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, specialty chemicals, electronics, aerospace and advanced materials. And our unparalleled com­mitment to research assures an even brighter to­morrow for our customers and for the people of ICI.

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Careful planning has helped us to enjoy one of the fastest growth rates in terms of sales and profita­bility in the chemical industry. Today, we're 12,000 people strong, with over 40 locations across the U.S. and sales in excess of $1.5 billion.

If you possess a BS, MS, or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related scientific disci­pline and believe that the right chemistry could make all the difference in your future, we invite you to forward your resume in confidence to: Em­ployment Manager, Dept NBN-86, Employee Re­lations Department, ICI Americas, Wilmington DE 19897. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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·' NOBCChE '87 Youth Program - A Triple Feature By Gwendolyn L. Evans, Newsletter Editor, Western Region

The student program for this year's conference will have a different flavor. With a focus on our youth, elementary and high school students from Northern and Southern (alifornia will spend a day, Thursday, April 16, at the conference, participating in activities guaranteed to capture their attention and pique their curiosity for careers in science.

The student program kicks off at 9:30 A.M. with a welcome by Ms. Barbara Fields, Chairperson, Student Activities Committee, an introduction of students, and keynote message by NOBCChE President Dr. Philip Merchant, Jr. Following, they will exhibit their science posters and projects for conference attendees to view. Their work will be judged as they compete with their projects to win first, second, and third place prizes for their

respective schools. At a special luncheon, students will have

the opportunity to visit with each other and to meet NOBCChE members. Past NOBCChE President Dr. Ed Walton will dazzle the young audience with an exciting "chemistry magic" show. The culminating activity will take students on a tour of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

This specially design student program promises to be a hit for participants. Already, they are excited about exhibiting their science projects at a national conference among scientists from across the nation. Their exposure to a large assembly of black professionals in the sciences will undoubtedly make a favorable impact on the direction of their careers.

Budget Rent A Car Offlclal Car Rental Agency for NOBCChE '87

Budget Rent A Car has been chosen as NOBCChE '87's official car rental agency. The rates offered to NOBCChE members are as follow:

Car Class Daily Rate Weekly Rate

Economy $27.00 $109.00

Compact 29.99 139.00

Intermediate 31.00 159.00

Full Size 33.00 179.00

Luxury 38.95 229.00

These rates are available one week before, during, and one week after the convention. The rates quoted are based on a 24-hour day, with 100 free miles per day. Additional miles are 20<t each. Optional coverages are extra.

Rates are available at the San Francisco Airport and the Oakland Airport. For further information and reservations, please call collect (415) 875-9419 and identify NOBCChE as your organization to qualify for these rates.

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it's happening. If you'd like to be where the research and development excitement is, consider Kodak. Every day, we're making breakthroughs in chemical applications and developing innovative products for biotechnology, recording media, photographic, and health markets. Among our accomplishments:

• opening a new multimillion-dollar facility to develop and manufacture enzymes, biochemicals, and bulk pharmaceuticals

• developing coating of amorphous materials that react dif­ferently at different wavelengths; producing an optical disk with laser read/write capabilities

• exploring isotropic and vertical recording media • reshaping film emulsion to tabular grains; applying

inhibitor-releasing couplers (DIR); producing new film with twice the speed of its predecessors and better grain and sharpness

• dry-chemistry blood assay procedures for enzyme-rate, colorimetric, and potentiometric analyses

If you're an exceptional experimentalist or researcher, bio­logical scientist, biochemist, or chemical engineer who'd like to put your credentials to work where they'll pay off, send your resume to:

Personnel Resources Dept.DBNO Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650

It's an exciting time to work at Kodak! An equal opportunity employer

~' NOBCChE President Receives Exxon Award Dr. Philip Merchant, Jr., was named

Employee of the Year, by R. L. Grandy, President of the Performance Products Group, of the the Exxon Chemical Company. Mr. Grandy will present the Award to Dr. Merchant at ceremonies to be held at Exxon Chemical's Houston Headquarters, on February 23, 1987. This award recognizes Merchant's outstanding record of public service-on behalf of the Black Community

and his many significant contributions made to the Company during his career.

Philip Merchant, Jr., a Senior Staff Chemist, with the Technology Division/HCP, is a Technical Leader of the Demulsifier Marketing Technical Service Group. He has earned recognition, in both academic circles and industrial areas, for his work in crude-oil processing, surfactant chemistry, shale-oil recovery, analytical spectroscopy, chromotography, and complex co-ordination chemistry. He is the author of eleven published technical articles; and he has been granted ten patents, for his inventions.

His record of dedicated public service work is a long one, which includes the following:

+ National President of NOBCChE, the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers

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+ Member, Minority Research Center for Excellence, Advisory Committee- Texas Southern University

+ Lecturer for the following Programs:

Black Executive Exchange Program Gulf Coast Alliance for Minority Engineers "Blacks in Mathmetics" -sponsored by

the Mathmetics Association of America

Dr. Philip Merchant, Jr ...

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~' Black Chemists in the United States By John Robert Jones, Herman A. Young, and Joan Burrelll American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.

Blacks are a small fraction of the chemical profession and an even smaller fraction of the American Chemical Society. About 10% of the U.S. labor force, Blacks account for only 3% of employed chemists and only I. 1 % of employed ACS member chemists.

For many years, the ACS has sent questionnaires to a sample of U.S. members who are neither students nor retired. In 1985, to obtain a finer statistical breakdown of its membership. the ACS expanded the survey, sending questionnaires to all persons in the target population. A particular goal was to obtain a statistical profile of ACS chemists who belong to various ethnic and racial minority groups. This article is a summary of results concerning black members of the ACS.

Statistics derived from the ACS survey do not represent Blacks so well as they represent other racial groups because Blacks are less likely than others to be ACS members. One reason for Blacks' underrepresentation in the ACS is that BS chemists are much less likely to join the ACS than are f'hDs, and a relatively small fraction of Blacks hold the doctorate. ACS statistics probably serve well to represent black PhD chemists. Where BS and MS chemists a re concerned, however. those Blacks who belong to the ACS may differ from those who do not belong. Thus, statistics based on ACS membership may not tell a definitive story about BS and MS black chemists.

Although the overwhelming majority of black ACS members were born in the U.S., the black immigration of the past two decades has had a decided effect on the chemical profession. Among black respondents, 86% are U.S. natives. That fraction is neither the smallest nor the largest among the various racial and ethnic groups. A larger fraction of whites (93%) and of American Indians ( 100%) are natives of the United States. In contrast, far smaller fractions of Hispanics (60%) and of Asians ( 16%) were born in the United States.

Women are (25%) of black members but only 15% of white members. The relatively large number of women among Blacks does

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not mean that a large fraction of black women, as compared with wl1ite women, go into chemistry. The relatively large fraction of women among black ACS members is a result of tl1e fact that only a tiny fraction of black men study chemistry and enter the profession. (This article generally uses statistics about whites to give some standard for interpreting the black figues. Some comparison is necessary to give the black numbers some background, but such comparison does not imply that the white figues are necessarily appropriate goals for Blacks.)

A very large fraction of black women are unmarried-54%, as compared with 40% of white women. Among men, 24% of black and 17% of white respondents a re unmarried.

An unusual result available from the 1985 survey is the fraction of respondents married to chemists and the fraction married to scientists. Among married black women 13% are married to chemists and 31 % are married to scientists. Among married white women, 30% are married to chemists and 58% are married to scientists. Men follow the same pattern. Among married black men, 2% have wives who are chemists and 14% have wives who are scientists. Among married white men. 9% are married to chemists and 20% to scientists.

Black ACS members are younger, on average, than are white members. Whereas 47% of Blacks are less than 40 Years old, only 43% of whites are so young. Black ACS members are less likely than whites to hold PhDs (42% as compared with 53%).

Geographically, black ACS members are far more concentrated than whites are in the South Atlantic states (34% of Blacks as compared with 17% of whites), and are somewhat less concentrated in the Pacific states, the mountain states, and the Mid-West.

The races are distributed differently among subfields of chemisty, both among subfields in which ACS members received their degrees and among the subfields in which they work. The field where Blacks have the greatest concentration as compared with

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non-blacks is analytical chemisty. Among PhDs 120/~ of Blacks and 9% of whites earned their doctorate in analytical chemistry. The distribution among specialties in which PhDs work also shows Blacks relatively concentrated in analytical chemistry. Of black PhDs, 19% work in analytical chemistry, although only 12% of white PhDs in the ACS work in that subfield. Biochemistry is another subfield in which Blacks are somewhat more concentrated than non-blacks are. Subfields in which black PhDs are somewhat less concentrated in comparison with other races include organic chemistry, agricultural and food chemistry, and physical chemistry. The unemployment rate seems to be about the same among Blacks as among whites. Although a smaller fraction of black respondents than of white respondents were unemployed, the difference in the sample results is not large. That small difference could be a mere statistical artifact that would not have occured if the sample had included more Blacks. In early 1985, about two and one-half percent (2.5%) both of black and of white ACS members were unemployed. Races other than Blacks and whites uniformly experienced rates of unemployment greater than 3%.

Government work attracts a disproportionate share of black chemists. Of ACS members employed full-time in non­academic positions, 22% of Blacks and 12% of whites work for \<nious levels of government. Both at the federal level and at the state and local level, governments employ a fraction of non-academic Blacks one and one-half times that of whites. The federal government employs 18% of non-academic Blacks but only 12% of whites. State and local governments employ four and one-half percent of Blacks and 3% of whites. Although one might expect that statistics would show not-for-profit organizations to be similar to government, when it comes to employment of black chemists the two types of employers contrast sharply. The likelihood that an ACS member will work in a not-for-profit organization is about one-fourth as great for Blacks as for whites.

Those black ACS members who do work

in private industry seem to favor the pharmaceuticals and personal care industry. Of respondents who work in private industry, about 22% of Blacks, but only 17% of whites, work for companies that manufacture pharmaceuticals or personal care products. Blacks also have a much greater tendency to work for companies that manufacture products other than the more common ones. Among ACS members employed in private industry. 21% of Blacks. but only 16% of whites, work for companies whose products did not make the list of products presented on the questionnaire.

The distribution among work functions presents some striking contrasts. Among ACS members who work full-time for non­academic employers. Blacks are less likely than whites to work as managers of research and development but are more likely than whites to work in other management positions. In comparison with whites, Blacks are more likely to work in basic research but are less likely to work in development and applied research. Blacks are underrepresented in marketing but overrepresented in production and quality control. A smaller fraction of Blacks than of whites are in consulting, and a larger fraction are in those work functions not common enough to be on the check-off list that appeared on the questionnaire.

In the academic world also. statistics show some contrasts between Blacks and whites. A larger fraction of Blacks than of whites are unranked, either because their institutions do not use ranks or because they are in jobs that do not carry rank. Among those who have titles that do designate rank, the distribution among full-professors, associate professors. and instructors is very similar for Blacks and for whites. Blacks, however, are more likely that whites to be assistant professors and less likely than whites to be research associates. The survey results do not show any difference in the fraction of Blacks and of whites in tenure­track positions: about 70% of each group.

The type of school in which ACS members work differs with race. A larger

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~' Black Chemists in the United States continued fraction of Blacks than ·of whites work medical schools. Schools that offer the master's degree as the highest degree employ a larger fraction of Blacks, and doctoral institutions employ a larger fraction of whites. Results of the survey do not show any difference between the fractions of Blacks and of whites employed in high schools or two-year colleges.

The distribution among the primary work functions shows that Blacks are probably slightly more likely to be in teaching, The real difference between the work functions of Blacks and whites, however, concerns research and administration. Blacks are more likely than whites to be in administration and less likely to be in university research.

Salaries of black chemists are smaller than those of whites. For example, among PhD chemists employed full-time by non­academic employers, half the Blacks earned $45,100 or less in 1985 while half the whites earned at least $49,200, That is to say that median salary of Blacks was 8.3% less than the median salary of whites. The difference between Blacks' and Whites' salaries could result from a variety of causes that include amount of experience, job assignments, and type of employer-as well as old-fashioned salary discrimination.

If Blacks were younger on average than whites, then the difference in salaries might result partly from the fact that younger chemists earn less than their older colleagues do. The statistical method that employs a standard population to compare the salary structure, however, indicates that a different distribution according to age or experience does not account for the difference in average salaries. Whether the differences in the job functions to which Blacks and whites are assigned would account for the salary differences is for now still an open question.

Another possible explanation is that black PhDs are less likely than whites to have obtained the doctorate while they were still young, Being older when they obtained the doctorate would mean having smaller salaries at any specific age because employers of PhDs value experience after the doctorate more than that before the doctorate.

A word about discrimination. Analysts

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often distinguish between salary discrimination and other forms of discrimination that might affect the relation between salary and age. In general, most observers would be surprised to find widespread and pronounced discrepancies between salaries of Blacks and those of comparable professionals in the same jobs. If such differences did exist then they would amount to salary discrimination, But other kinds of discrimination can also lead to discrepancies in salaries. In particular, if employers were reluctant to place Blacks in the well-paying work functions, or in the well­paying work specialties, then Blacks would receive lower salaries even if Blacks and whites made the same salaries in every specific work function and specialty.

Unfortunately, the numbers of Blacks in the data set are insufficient to allow tabular analysis, which is the basis of the article, to determinie whether such discrimination might contribute to blacks' smaller salaries. By the time of the NOBCChE meeting in San Francisco, ACS staff members hope to be able to report on an alternative analysis that does not require so many black respondents.

One difficulty that no statistical methods are likely to overcome is that a smaller fraction of Blacks than of others are included in the data set. No doubt Blacks who join the ACS are, on average, better paid than those who do not join. If only the better-paid Blacks join the ACS, then even equality of blacks' and whites' salaries among ACS members would tell nothing about the black/white salary ratio among those who do not belong to the Society. Developing the data needed to monitor the progress of Blacks in chemistry and chemical engineer­ing depends on developing a much more inclusive sampling frame. Such a sampling frame would allow for a more representative sample of Blacks in the profession. NOBCChE may well be the only organization equipped to shoulder that responsibility. When a more representative list becomes available, the American Chemical Society will offer whatever technical assistance may be needed to collect and analyze information about Blacks in the U.S. chemical profession.

A copy of the questionnaire and the statistical tables that are the basis of this article are available for $5.00 from Statistical Services, American Chemical Society, I I 55 Sixteenth Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036

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Southwest Regional Meeting News By Bobby Wilson, Chairman

The Southwest Region held its first annual meeting on December 12, 1986. The program \\GS initiated with opening remarks by Regional Chairman, Bobby Wilson who stated the purpose of the meeting and the organization as a whole. The meeting \\GS centered around the theme, "The Life and Times of Blacks in the Corporate World." Following Wilson's comments, the group \\Gs greeted by Dr. Robert J, Terry, President of Texas Southern University. The meeting which \\GS an all day affair was held on the campus of Texas Southern University in Nabrit Science Center. Dr. Terry briefly reflected on the achievements of Black colleges and universities and on the need for organizations like NOBCChE to exist and support these colleges and universities, He noted that Dr. Philip Merchant, our president, is a graduate of Texas Southern University, Dr. Terry \\Gs followed by Drs. John Sapp, the presiding officer and Bobby Wilson who made a short pr~sentation on the Gulf Coast Chapters' past, present and future achievements, activities and programs.

Dr. Phillip Merchant, President of NOBCChE, gave a statement of the specific goals of the symposium and introduced Symposium One and our special guest speaker, Mr. Ernest Urquhart, Manager, Employee Relations and Development, Ortho

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Pharmaceutical Corporation, Raritan, New Jersey. The title of his presentation was "Paths to Power" which involved a two hour (2) and fifteen (15) minute discussion on the extent to which one can influence others, the use and abuse of power, the nature of power in organizations, and the overall sources of power.

Sympossium Two focused on the following topics:

"Efficiency, A Strategy for Minorities in the Corporate Environment," by Philip Bennett, Area Engineer, Du Pont Company, LaPorte, Texas; "The Technical Market and Its Prospects For Minorities," by Dr. William Moore, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Texas Southern University; "University Programming to Increase Minority Participation in the Technical Market," by Dr. Etta Walker, Chairperson, Department of Computing and Applied Sciences; "How to Give That Super Interview," by Lonnie Fogle, Taskforce Leader, Du Pont Company, LaPorte, Texas.

The program ended with a few closing remarks by Regional Chairman, Bobby Wilson and a reception. The meeting and the reception were well attended by representatives from industry, governmental agencies, faculty and students of Texas Southern University.

More Southwest Regional Meeting News By Philip Bennett, President, Gulf Coast Chapter

American corporate and academic cultures are rapidly changing. To stay competitive one must monitor trends and develop strategies for success. The NOBCChE Southwest Regional meeting provided a forum for Black Professionals to network and share experiences. The attendees discussed the challenges that await us with optimism and confidence.

The meeting \\GS appropriately held at Texas Southern University, an institution responsible for the development of many Black professionals. They are continuing this tradition with the first graduating class of

high school seniors, from their Science and Engineering Career A11meness and College Preparatory Program. Dr. Etta Walker presented an overview of the six week summer program that challenges middle and high school students with advance math and science courses. High school juniors complete the last summer with college level curriculum.

The Regional meeting exemplified the most positive aspects of Black society. It showed how much can be accomplished when we work together.

The NOBCChE News The NOBCChE News is the official publication of the National Organization for the Professional Advance­ment of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.

President Exec. Board Chairperson

Treasurer

Acting NOBCChE

News Editor

Secretary

Historian

Archive

Northeast

Officers

Dr. Philip Merchant

Mr. Clarence Tucker

Ms. Rosanne C. Anderson Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. P.O. Box Y, Bldg. 9766 MS~7

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Mutiu 0. Fagbayi Business Research, Consumer Prod. Div. Eastman Kodak Company Rochester. NY l 4650 (716) 724~3574

-or-NOBCCh E NEWS P.O. Box 15499

Rochester. NY 14615

Mr. Isom Harrison

Dr. Samuel von Winbush

c/o Mrs. Minnie Clayton. Archivist Robert W. Woodruft Library Atlanta University Center Atlanta, GA 30310

Regional Chairpersons

Dr. Denise Barnes AT&T Bell Labs.

Allentown, PA 18103

Southeast

Midwest

Southwest

West

Dr. Charles A. Washington Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. P.O. Box Y, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Mr. Christopher Kinard

673 Hillgrove Ct. Cincinnati. OH 45246

Dr. Bobby Wilson Chemistry Department Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 77004

Mr. James Evans University of California Livermore. CA 94550

The NOBCChE was established in 1972 with the objectives

of developing programs to assist Blacks in realizing their full potential in the field<; of chemistry and chemical engineering. The organization'<; programs include establishing information and consultation services for the Black community, recruitment of more Blacks in the Science and Engineering professions, promoting active participation in scientific research, and increasing the representation of Blacks on Advisory Boards.

The organization depends upon existing talent among Blacks in these fields to aid in the accomplishment of its objectives.

Full NOBCChE membership, including NOBCChE NEWS. is $35/year; associate membership is-$15/year. Persons desiring membership and activities information, as well as new members forwarding dues. should write to the treasurer-address is given above.

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~" NOBCChE Long-Range Strategic Plan t 987-92 By Mutlu 0. Fagbayl, Administrator, NOBCChE Strategic Plan Introduction

This article summarizes the highlights of the NOBCChE Long-range Strategic Plan recently approved by the Executive Board of the organization. The basic purpose of the Plan is to develop strategies for the organization's future growth. The Plan is intended to propel NOBCChE to the next stage in its evolution as a professional

organization and to prepare NOBCChE for the challenges and growth that lie ahead.

The Plan recognizes that NOBCChE has multiple constituencies. Therefore, a conscious attempt has been made to address the needs of each of these constituencies. The multiple constituencies necessitate multiple objectives. specifically in these five areas: (l) Financial f\esources, (2) Personal & Professional Development. (3) Educational Support. (4) Organizational Effectiveness, and (5) National&: International Activities. In addition to stating the objectives in these areas, program strategies have been developed to accomplish these objectives.

In order to ensure that NOBCChE's raison d'etre are in line with changes within the organization as well as the external environment, the Board has adopted the following statements of PUf\POSE and MISSION for NOBCChE. The basic purpose of NOBCChE is: "To improve the opportunities

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and quality of life for all, through science and technology. NOBCChE recognizes and will appropriately discharge its responsibilities for the welfare of its members. the communities they live and work in, and society as a whole." The mission statement for the organization is as follows: "Improving opportunities and quality of life for all ... through science and technology." The five-

/11utiu Fagbayi ...

is a Senior Business Analyst in the Photographic Products Group, Eastman Kodak Company. fie holds BChE and 1'1.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering, and he is the President of the Rochester (New York) chapter of NOBCChE.

year plan is intended to aid the organization in realizing the stated purpose and mission. Objectives of the five-Year Plan

The objectives of the five-year plan in each of the five areas identified above are listed below. as well as proposed activities for the 1987-1988 fiscal year.

I. f/NANCJAL RESOURCES: "To have an endowment fund totalling $1 million at the end of fiscal year 1991-1992. The fund shall be at the following level at the end of each fiscal year:

1987-1988: 1988-1989: 1989-1990: 1990-1991: 1991-1992:

$ 100,000 $ 300,000 $ 600,000 $ 850,000 $ 1,000,000

The proposed activities for 1987-1988 include: (I) Membership endowment pledge of $500 each over five years: (2) Membership drive, with a goal of 1500 members by 1992:

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(3) Creation of a Board of Advisors, consisting of prominent individuals willing to assist NOBCChE in meeting its financial objectives.

II. PERSONAL&: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP-1'1ENT: "To assist members in realizing their full potential in science-and engineering­related fields, and in all aspects of their personal and professional lives."

The proposed activities for 1987-1988 include: ( l) Survey of needs and expectations of current members and prospective members: (2) Survey of activities and programs of other major technical/scientific organizations; (3) Survey of corporate/ industrial concerns about and opportunities for NOBCChE.

Ill. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT: "To increase the number and quality of minority students in science and engineering, and to assist in the process of empowering students, by effecting a fundamental change in their total educational experiences."

The proposed activites for 1987-1988 include ( l) Initiating activities to secure funding for two undergraduate scholarships; and (2) Consolidation of the local-chapter "Adopt-a-School" programs under the national umbrella.

IV'. ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: "To set up systems to ensure day-to-day smooth-running of the organization, to promote intra-organizational effectiveness and cooperation, and to seek support for and further the aims of the organization."

The proposed activities for 1987-1988 include: ( l) Creation of a National Office with salaried staff; (2) Computerized membership directory; (3) Quality-audit of NOBCChE; (4) Constitutional changes (if necessary) to enhance participation of more members in the decision-making processes.

V. NATIONAL &: JNTERNATJONAL AFFAIRS: "To cooperate with and assist national and international groups with purposes similar to and in the best interest of NOBCChE constituencies."

The proposed activities for 1987-1988 will include continuation of the on-going interaction with scientific/technical organizations in Africa and the Carribean. Where Do We Go from Here .... ?

The five-year Plan has already been kicked

off by the Executive Board. Each Board member has pledged $500 over the five years toward the one million dollar ($1.000.000) endowment!

At the national meeting in San Francisco. as well as in subsequent issues of the newsmagazine, I will be soliciting ideas and volunteers for carrying out the Plan. Although the objectives of the stretegic Plan have been articulated by the Executive Board, the specific program strategies necessary to meet those objectives depend on the creativity and commitment of the membership. It is imperative, therefore. each member of the organization assume 100% ownership of the Plan. and commit to its execution, at whatever level each feels comfortable. I encourage you to contact me (Business: 716-724-3574; Home: 716-671-4255) to suggest programs or to volunteer to work on a prescribed program.

Is the NOBCChE Strategic Plan overly ambitious? Yes. it is! Can we accomplish the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan? We wouldn't know if we don't try! And I believe that we can do it. How about you?

NOBCChE '87 continued Community." Participants are Mr. Charles

Johnson, Exxon Company U.S.A: Mr. Dashiell S. Meeks, San Diego Gas and Electric Company; Mr. Ted Michels, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; and Mr. Clarence Tucker, Polaroid Corporation. Forum C will focus on "The Future of Education and the Minority Community." Participants are Dr. f\ichard Evans, Alabama A&: M; Mrs. Helen Harris. Contra Costa Community College; Dr. f\ichard Turner, Univerity of Californis at Irvine; and Dr. f\uby Cremaschi-Schwimmer, Lincoln Pre­partory Sr. High School. Forum D culminates with "Possibilities and Strategies for Tomorrow." Participating are Mr. Darrell Davis, Drug Enforcement Agency; Mrs. Barbara Daniels, Claremont Middle School: Mr. Andy Shaw, Tf\W, Inc.: Mr. Percy Steele. Bay Area Urban League; and Dr. Shirley Thornton, State Department of Education. The Forum Series. unlike other conference activities. are open to the public. We invite and encourage guests of the conventioneers to attend this worthwhile. enlightening event.

Can you afford to miss NOBCChE '87?

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NOBCChE '87 Tours ~' By Gwendolyn L. Evans, Newsletter Editor, Western Region

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