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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Another summer is upon us. It is amazing how quickly this year has passed. Some of youwill see no difference. Some of you are off for the summer, perhaps planning a greatvacation or camping trip. Some of you will be even busier now trying to tie up the fiscalyear. Regardless how your summer begins, I hope that it is a good one and I hope that youwill all be taking a break to go to Boise.

This year, the conference is going to be set in a milder climate, though it promises to still bea warm one. Being the city of trees, nestled in the foothills of the Rockies, you will findmany awe-inspiring views. Those of you joining us for the conference may find it difficultnot to skip out and do some shopping and eating at the nearby districts which are withineasy walking distance. Luckily, another great program will keep you busy thanks to the hardwork of Tara Grove, Victoria Sample and committee. In addition, Gypzy LindH has beenusing her powers of persuasion to bring even more vendors to our show than we expectedin this location with the current economic climate. And lastly, Mary Ann Stoll has beenworking double overtime to insure that our stay in Boise is comfortable, fun and full ofmany lasting impressions of her home state. She has promised us a special surprise fordessert at the banquet.

This year, our Business Meeting will be chock full of information including the location ofour 2011 conference. In addition, we will be holding our bi-annual elections for whichClaris Cupido and committee have worked hard to create a spectacular slate of candidates.Keep looking through this Newsline for lots more information on the conference and don’tforget to check out our website.

We hope to see you all there, but if this is a year that you can’t make it, stay tuned for theFall Newsline to get lots of great information that came up and don’t forget to startplanning for next year in Virginia.

Best wishes for safe travelLinda S. Perez-Saldaña

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MANAGING EDITORS

Barbara NeffSaint Joseph’s University

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Biographies of Candidates . . . .5

Conference and Trade Show

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Greetings from Boise . . . . . . . .12

Weather for Boise . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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NEWSLINE DEADLINEThe next deadline for materials to be published in the Fall issue of the Newsline is August28, 2009. It is essential that any material to be included for that issue be sent by that date.Articles received after that date will appear in the Winter 2010 issue. Articles should besubmitted in Microsoft Word via email whenever possible.

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NAOSMM WELCOMES OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

Allen, ColleenKapiolani Community CollegeMath / Science4303 Diamond Head RoadHonolulu, HI 96816808-734-9426cballen@hawaii.edu

Andert, DustinUniv. Wisconsin – River FallsChemistry410 S. 3rd StreetRiver Falls, WI 54022715-425-3523dustin.andert@uwrf.edu

Arena, AnthonyDePaul UniversityChemistry1036 West Beldon AvenueChicago, IL 60614773-325-7368aarena@depaul.edu

Ault, ElaineLourdes CollegeChemistry & Physical Sciences6832 Convent Blvd.Sylvania, OH 43560419-824-3739eault@lourdes.edu

Box, MelindaDuke UniversityChemistry DepartmentBox 90354Durham, NC 27708-0354919-660-1521melinda.box@duke.edu

Bundy, RobertUniv. South Carolina, LancasterScience-Chemistry, Biology,Environ.P.O.Box 889Lancaster, SC 29721rbundy@comporium.net

Carney, DeenaUniversity of North TexasBiological Sciences StoreroomPO Box 305220Denton, TX 76203dcarney@unt.edu940-565-3586

Chitwood, JenniferEast Central CollegeBiology/Chemistry1964 Prairie Dell Rd.Union, MO 63056636-583-5193 x2499Chitwoj@eastcentral.edu

Dalton, MichelleHampden Sydney CollegeBiologyPO Box 82Hampden Sydney, VA 23943434-223-6185mdalton@hsc.edu

Deegan, RosamondTrevena Inc.Finance Operations Procurement1055 WestLakes Drive, Suite 300Berwyn, PA 19312610-727-3801rdeegan@trevenainc.com

Hollis, GailMckendree UniversityMath and Science701 College RoadLebanon, IL 62245618-537-6954gshollis@mckendree.edu

Johnson, JessicaHoly Family UniversityNatural Science & Math9801 Frankford AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19114267-341-3255jjohnson959@holyfamily.edu

Jordan, TerryCollege of Southern MarylandBiology/Chemistry8730 Michell Rd.LaPlata, MD 20646301-934-7587tjordan@csmd.edu

Krekula, NathanUniversity of the SouthwestBiology6610 Lovington HighwayHobbs, NM 88240575-392-6561 x 1052nkrekula@csw.edu

Mainz, KathyMonmouth CollegeBiology700 East BroadwayMonmouth, IL 61462309-457-2361kmainz@monm.edu

Matchett, KarenGrand Valley State UniversityChemistry1 Campus DriveAllendale, MI 49401616-331-3323matchetk@gvsu.edu

Mitchell, NancyClark State Community CollegeArts and Science570 E. Leffel LaneSpringfield, OH 45505937-328-8085mitchelln@clarkstate.edu

Paielli, DellGrand Valley State UniversityCell & Molecular BiologyProgram310 Michigan St. NE/CHS BldgRm 511Grand Rapids, MI 49503616-331-5887paiellid@gvsu.edu

Polonkay, DebiLorain County CommunityCollegeScience and Math1005 N. Abbe Rd.Elyria, OH 44035800-995-5222 x7240dpolonka@lorainccc.edu

Schaller, ChristySouthwestern UniversityBiology1001 E. University /FJSH Rm 203

Georgetown, TX 78626512-863-1544schallec@southwestern.edu

Thelen, AnnetteMichigan State UniversityBMB Research StoreroomRm 2 Biochemistry StoreroomE. Lansing, MI 48824517-353-0813thelena@msu.edu

Vantrease, Michael CurtisLipscomb UniversityChemistry DepartmentOne University Park DriveNashville, TN 37204615-966-5735mike.vantrease@lipscomb.edu

Wardach, DeborahMarywood UniversityScience2300 Adams Ave / CNHS 104Scranton. PA 18509570-348-6211 x2265dlwardash@marywood.edu

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We are excited about the soon-to-be-launched NAOSMM Safety web pages. If all goes as planned, we will be beta testing in June sothat the site will be up and running in July, in time for the Boise Conference. This site should be a great resource for all NAOSMMmembers. Our 2007 Scientific Materials Manager of the Year and webmaster, Phil Waite, has done an outstanding job putting inthe World Wide Web Safety Links. The new NAOSMM Safety pages will not replace this Safety Links page, but rather giveadditional information on new rulings and laws affecting the membership and their organizations as well as other useful resources.

There will be several areas covered, including but not limited to:Agencies – latest news, updates, resourcesSafety Documents/Plans – overviews, requirements, samples, outlines, resourcesSafety Training (received and administered) – requirements, examples, resourcesLicensing – requirements, resourcesPolicies/Protocols student safety agreements, waste disposal guidelines, etc.Audits, Self-audits, Hot Topics, etc.

NAOSMM Safety will also have a forum, generously put together by Todd Wincek, who will serve as the Forum-master, and Phil Waite.

There have been many NAOSMM members who have volunteered to help upkeep this venture, and we would be glad to have evenmore. NAOSMM is filled with experts in every area, and the more people that get involved, the more comprehensive and helpfulthis site will be. If you volunteered but have not yet been contacted, please email Kevin Burns at Kevin.burns@alvernia.edu or JoWagoner at jwagoner@butler.edu. If you are interested in becoming an agency liaison, please contact Vicki Stanavitch atVicki.Stanavitch@keystone.edu. If you are interested in becoming involved as a proofer (typos, links, clarity), please contactMeylonie Schatz at mgs@NebrWesleyan.edu. If you are interested in helping Todd with the NAOSMM Safety Forum, contact Toddat twincek@mtsu.edu. If you would like to help in any other way, please contact Kevin or Jo.

I would like to thank all who have had input into developing this NAOSMM Safety pages plan, especially Kevin who has put in aHUGE amount of time and planning, and Phil, for putting together the templates and everything else he does so well.

NAOSMM SAFETY COMMITTEE CHAIR: JO WAGONER

The selection process began after the San Antonio conference. It was focused on selecting a site for the 2011 conference in thecentral region. Conference sites are rotated annually around the 3 regions (East, Central & West). These regions can be seen on theback of a recent conference program booklet.

Potential hosts were identified in 2008 for Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Lori Keen) and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (HeatherMcCollor). We have used the services of Helms-Briscoe, a meeting planning company to help us locate, evaluate and contract the2011 and 2012 venues. A site visit was made during a weekend in November 2008 to inspect the Doubletree Minneapolis West Endand Renaissance Depot in Minneapolis and the Crowne Plaza in St. Paul. Another visit was made in January 2009 to visit theWyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel.

A report of the site inspections was submitted to the Board for their review at the Spring Board Meeting in Boise. The Board chosethe Renaissance Depot in Minneapolis for the site of the 2011 conference. The Depot is an historic, former train depot that islocated near the Minneapolis Riverfront District. The room rate will be $134 per night. http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com/

We are seeking potential hosts for the 2012 conference in the Western Region. Please contact me if you might be interested inhosting for 2012.

SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIR: EDWARD GLUMAC

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As of May 11, 2009, the current list of NAOSMM Nominations Committee Members is as follows:

Claris Lynette Cupido Barry University, Miami Shores, FloridaCarlos R. Cabello Rice University, Houston, TexasVirginia A. Sari Princeton University, Princeton, New JerseyVickie Thompson BRI- City of Hope, Duarte, CaliforniaMike Princer Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa

Activities Accomplished: • Completed slate for election of new officers for the new NAOSMM Executive Board.• Prepared for Elections being held at Annual Conference in Boise, Idaho, July 2009.• Prepared Nominations Ballot Form format which included names of all the candidates running, as well as providing space for

a “Write -in- Candidate”.• Prepared Absentee Ballots and Proxy Forms. Submitted forms to be published in Summer edition Newsline to be made

available to those who may need them.• Submitted candidate biographies and photographs for publication in the Newsline.

Our last meeting was held during the Conference in San Antonio, Texas, July 2008.

The candidates running for office in the 2009 NAOSMM elections are as follows:

President Carol Bowman Ohio State UniversityPresident Linda Perez-Saldana New Mexico State University

Vice-President Ed Graham Florida State UniversityVice-President Gerald Patterson College of WoosterVice-President Raymond Tyler Chevron-Phillips Chemical Co.

Treasurer Virginia A. Sari Princeton University

Secretary Melva Cain University of St.ThomasSecretary Karen Smith Whitman College

Nominations may be made from the floor at the Business Meeting on July 30, 2009.

Your participation is vital and much appreciated! We are looking forward to another successful conference and election and toseeing you all in Boise, Idaho.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR: CLARIS LYNETTE CUPIDO

We have completely sold out all of our booths as of May 15.  We started out with 57, and then added 6 more.  I’ve asked for 8 morein addition to that.  Space allowing for this, we’ll have a total of 71. Right now there are vendors on a waiting list!  This is surprisingto me because of the economy.  However, I’ve only had 6 declines due to budget cuts and they’ve all promised to be in Norfolk, VAnext year.  We’ll have some first timers at a NAOSMM Trade Show with several of our vendors, so there will be lots of new productsto see.  We even have a company coming from Switzerland!  Cost of a booth is $750, which hasn’t changed in several years.  Thevendors are very excited to come to Boise and I’m sure members and vendors alike will have a great time.

I know Tara has a great program ahead for us and Mary Ann has plans to keep us all busy.  So come renew old acquaintances andmeet new ones.  It’s sure to be a relaxing, but educational week.  See you in the “City of Trees”!

TRADE SHOW COORDINATOR REPORT CHAIR: GYPZY LINDH

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PRESIDENTCAROL BOWMAN

I am Carol Bowman and have beensecretary for NAOSMM the past twoyears. I have really enjoyed serving assecretary, but feel it is time to take ongreater responsibility. With that inmind, I have decided to run forpresident this year. After having served

on the current board I am in tune with the current policies andthe issues facing NAOSMM in the next few years. I havelearned so much over the past two years and I would really liketo apply my experience to the betterment of the organization.

I am at a unique time in my life where I find myself withenergy and time to pursue some new avenues. My youngest ofsix children graduated from college last summer and all of mychildren have left home and are busy pursuing their own lives.At work, my lab assistant has been with me for three years, isfully trained now, and plans on being here for many moreyears. So, between my personal life and work life I have plentyof time to devote to serving as your president.

I started my career as Laboratory Manager at Ohio StateUniversity in Marion about 10 years ago and I have been amember of NAOSMM almost from the beginning. The firstyear as the lab manager since I believe that safety is a primaryissue, I attended the four-day safety training by the LaboratorySafety Institute. Due to lack of funding I was unable to afford toalso attend the NAOSMM convention that year, but since thenI have attended the last 7 conferences. Previous to being electedsecretary I served for 5 years on the Hospitality Committee.

I have a BS degree in Science Education and was a highschool Chemistry and Physics teacher before coming to OSU.In the time I have been here I have had 2 internal promotionsand am now currently the Director of Laboratory Facilities. Iattribute part of my career success to my association withNAOSMM. By attending conferences and networking withother members of NAOSMM, I have been encouraged toincrease my professionalism and have gained so much moreconfidence in my abilities. I think this professionalism hasshown in my attitude and performance on the job and is part ofthe reason I have almost doubled my salary since beginningthis new career.

I have been giving a lot of thought about what kind ofthings I’d like to see accomplished under my leadership aspresident, if elected. I have served as president in severalnonprofit organizations and I think that NAOSMM is at a

crossroads. Our current economic atmosphere is one in whichnonprofits like NAOSMM either grow or dwindle. Oursupervisors want to see a continued good return on the dollarsthey invest in our attendance at conferences. How can we getmore support for travel funds? What kind of new services canwe provide to our membership to increase the value ofmembership? What kind of partnerships can we create withour vendors to benefit everyone? What kind of decisions can wemake today to improve the organization and keep it strong forthe future?

I would like to develop a new strategic plan that answerssome of these questions and perhaps ones you might be asking.As president if elected, I will strive to listen to everyone’s ideasand suggestions. I will make it a policy to respond to all emailswithin one business day and try to resolve any issues quickly.With input from the board, committees, and membership I willlet everyone know the reasons behind the decisions that havebeen made. I will keep the lines of communication openbetween the officers and the membership. This organizationbelongs to everyone and it takes everyone to make it stronger.We have many good people doing the hard work in committeesand I will strive to support their efforts and listen to theirconcerns.

I feel very fortunate to be a member of NAOSMM. I like theprofessionalism and friendliness of the members. I reallyappreciate the family oriented style of the organization. I believeit is a great organization to help scientific managers gainknowledge and skills needed to further their careers and providebetter services to their employers. I would really like to repayNAOSMM for all of the help it has been to me in my career byserving as your next president. I would appreciate your vote andyour support in this continued service. Thank you.

LINDA S. PEREZ-SALDAÑA

I don’t think any of our memberscan say that they grew up wanting to bea Scientific Materials Manager. Most ofus probably didn’t even know that jobexisted until we were in college, andperhaps not until we came into the jobourselves. But, in my experience, the

position seems to draw a certain type of individual. I find thatthose who enter this position and stay with it are people whoare go-getters. We are the kind of people who regularly acceptnew challenges. We are loyal and we are problem solvers. Weare creative while understanding the value of rules and policies.

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We think outside the box and we have trouble saying “no.” Andhow fortuitous it was that Lamar Houston and his peers founda way to bring us together so that we could share the challengesthat each of us faces on a day to day basis. Because there is noother organization out there that can address all aspects of ourwork.

Over the years, things have changed and NAOSMM haschanged with the times. We serve individuals all over the USAand abroad. We have moved to serving those who work withChemists, Biologists and more. We have been a resource to ourinstitutions and to governing agencies with regard to safety,particularly in academia. We have worked with vendors tocreate solutions for our facilities. And as things continue tochange, our organization continues to change with it…always atthe heart of it, to serve our members, particularly now with thechanging economy.

Having served in numerous capacities with NAOSMM,including working with two Host committees, Program Co-Chair for two years, Awards Committee, serving as Presidentand presenting numerous times at conferences, it has been mygreat pleasure to hear some great stories from members abouthow NAOSMM has served them well in their jobs. I myself canattribute the success of my own job as Coordinator ofAdministrative and Academic Support at NMSU Biologydirectly to NAOSMM.  Over the years, it has helped to developme both professionally and personally.  And as a result, I havehad unwavering support from my department to participate inNAOSMM activities from annual attendance at theconferences, to working in various committees and in servingas President 2007-2009. When I expressed interest in runningfor a second term, my department was, again, supportive.

Professionally, I am organized and thorough in gettingprojects done.  Though there are days when my desk looks likea dust devil came through and had a go at all my papers, I havefound that it just takes patience and commitment to followthrough. And that is how I try to deal with my personal life, aswell. My husband continues to receive grants to purchase firetrucks and equipment for his volunteer department backhome, keeping him away a lot, but we are still able tocoordinate our lives and raise our daughter. Stepheny hasserved two years in the Las Cruces Chamber Ballet and I havehad fun designing and sewing costumes for their performances.

Serving as president for NAOSMM has been one of thehardest things I have ever done, but it has also been extremelyfulfilling. No other organization I have served has had such agreat and supportive board with such helpful andunderstanding members. While the board has had to make thehard decisions, we are still connected to the members ratherthan being some inaccessible group of individuals who don’tunderstand the individual situations of its members. Becausewe are a 100% volunteer organization, the board can best servewithout agenda. While I am happy with the contributions Ihave made on the board, there is still more I would like to do

for NAOSMM and its members. I hope that the work that Ihave done with NAOSMM over the years has had an impact onthe lives of other members and I feel confident that asPresident, I would continue to have a positive effect.  I fullybelieve in keeping an open line of communication and Iwelcome any comments or suggestions. It is important to everyone of us running for the 2009-2011 board to have leaders whorepresent the membership on the whole. We are lucky that thisorganization does not lend itself to a “good ol’ boy” networklike so many organizations do. I am confident that no matterwho is voted in, we will continue to have a solid governing bodyto lead NAOSMM through the next two years. Thank you forthe opportunity to serve you these last two years and I hope todo so again for the next two.

VICE-PRESIDENT

ED GRAHAM, C.S.M.M.

I am excited to run for a secondterm as Vice President of theNAOSMM organization. As a memberof the group since 1987, I havemanaged the stockroom at EmoryUniversity for nineteen years, andhave served as Procurement Associateat Florida State University for the last

four years. During my years of membership in NAOSMM, I wasselected Manager of the Year in 1989, received Certification in1992, and was awarded Lifetime Certification in 1995.

Having served one term as Vice-President in the 90’s, andserving currently as VP, I know what the position entails. I havea solid working relationship with the Committee Chairs, andenjoy serving as liaison between the committees and theExecutive Board. Through the years I have served on theHospitality Committee, Awards Committee Chair, NominatingCommittee, and Certification Committee Co-Chair.

My love for the organization combined with my variedbackground in the organization I feel make me an excellentcandidate for this vital position. Thank you for your consideration.

GERALD PATTERSON

I joined NAOSMM in 2002.Although, I was not able to attend thatyear, I did attend the Portland, Oregonconference in 2003 and have attendedevery conference ever since. I haveenjoyed each and every conference. Itwas not only a great opportunity to meet

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important aspect is the helpful and valuable technicalinformation that I have acquired. I could not envision notattending another NAOSMM conference.

My previous duties as a NAOSMM chairman haveincluded: membership dues and database since 2006. This hasbeen a challenging and fulfilling experience. It is a pleasure torun for vice-president for the NAOSMM organization. I havedeveloped a great rapport with NAOSMM individuals andconsider myself a good listener and an active “doer”.

I began my career by attending Hiram College, a smallliberal arts college in Ohio. While at Hiram, I developed astrong leadership character and extended my social education.After college, I accepted a job as an industrial research chemistat a specialty chemical company, The Lubrizol Corporation inWickliffe, Ohio. Even though I decided that I had enoughformal education, a year later I started graduate school atWestern Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio attendingevening classes. “It was like having two jobs at once.”

After more than three decades at Lubrizol, I “retired” forseveral years before re-entering the workforce and am nowgainfully employed at the College of Wooster. I have been thestockroom manager for almost 10 years. What a change fromthe industrial world to the academic environment!

While in the industrial world, I have been a researchchemist, a technology manager, and a supervisor responsiblefor up to 10 people. I have been a member of several societiessuch as: American Chemical Society (ACS), North AmericanThermal Analysis Society (NATAS), American Society ofTesting and Materials (ASTM), and North Coast ThermalAnalysis Society (NCTAS) for which I was treasurer.

My duties at the College of Wooster include preparationsfor introductory chemistry laboratories, preparations fororganic chemistry laboratories, and analytical chemistrylaboratory preparations. I have maintained and developed thechemical inventory system. Also, I have been responsible forwaste chemical characterization, classification and disposal. Ihave supervised from 5-7 student employees per semester andassisted with the chemistry department safety program. As astaff member, I have helped interview future faculty and staffcandidates for departmental positions.

I am an active tennis player; enjoy reading, camping,bicycling, and traveling. I have also performed as a professionalclown.

RAYMOND TYLERI am a 1972 graduate of the

University of Houston, with a B.S. inbiology. My experience in laboratoriesdates back to my initial position aftercollege, which was in a metallurgicallaboratory at Hughes Tool in Houston.Four years later, I was employed by Gulf

Oil Company in Baytown, Texas in their quality controllaboratory as an analyst. Seven years later, the company waspurchased by Chevron. The company spun off their chemicaldivision in 2000, and thereby created Chevron-Phillips, mycurrent employer.

In 2001 I was part of a team that developed our ChemicalHygiene Plan. I was certified in 2002 and become the ChemicalHygiene Officer for our quality control and polyethylenelaboratories. I am a member of the Plant Safety Committee andour VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) which is recognizedby OSHA for exemplary safety programs.

I joined NAOSMM in 2002 and have attended eachconference until the present. I have a very supportive wife,Marion, and three grown daughters.

TREASURER

VIRGINIA A. SARI

It would be my great honor andprivilege to assume the duties of BoardTreasurer of NAOSMM for theupcoming term. As many know, I havevolunteered my services to NAOSMMsince attending my first conference inColorado Springs in 1999. I currently

serve on the Internet, Newsline, Nominations and ElectionCommittees, and previously served on the 2004 PhiladelphiaConference Hosting Committee. In addition to my keenattention to detail, I have a strong background working withmonies, both personally and professionally, and I have theresolve, tenacity, and steadfastness to complete the numeroustasks mandated by the Treasurer’s Office.

In 1981, I graduated with highest honors, Summa cumLaude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, and asecond major in Mathematics, from Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity, Madison, New Jersey. In 1991, I joined theChemistry Department at Princeton University as LaboratoryPreparator. Along the way, I earned three promotions,currently holding the position of Senior LaboratoryCoordinator, or officially, the rank of Associate ProfessionalSpecialist.

Other community activities and offices include BingoFundraising Chairman, fifteen years; Assistant Director of theAthletic Board, six years; Girl Scout Troop Leader, six years;Cub Scout Troop Leader, six years; Choir Member, four years;Gardener and Leader Community Garden, ten years.

I wish to thank you for your considering my nomination asBoard Treasurer. If I am elected, I pledge to serve NAOSMM tothe utmost of my abilities.

36th Annual Conference and Trade Show, Boise, Idaho Friday - July 24, 2009

8:00am-4:00pm

How To Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer, Dr. James Kaufman, Laboratory Safety Institute (extra fee)

Saturday - July 25, 2009 8:00am-4:00pm

Safety in the Laboratory, Part One, Dr. James Kaufman, Laboratory Safety Institute (extra fee)

8:00am-5:00pm Executive Board Meeting - Committee Reports

6:00-7:00pm Member Registration Sunday - July 26, 2009

8:00am-4:00pm

Safety in the Laboratory, Part Two, Dr. James Kaufman, Laboratory Safety Institute (extra fee)

8:00am-12:00pm Executive Board Meeting - Committee Reports

2:00-4:00pm Tour of Boise, $15.00

5:00-7:00pm Member Registration

6:00-7:00pm New Member Orientation

7:00-9:00pm Welcome Reception hosted by Fisher Scientific and Thermo Scientific - Global Chemicals

Monday - July 27, 2009 7:30-8:00am Member Registration

8:00-8:15am 2009 Conference Opening, Welcome, Introductions, Appoint Auditors, by President Linda Perez-Saldana

8:15-9:00am Special Welcome from Idaho, sponsored by Carolina Biological

9:15-10:45am Servant Leadership, by Keynote Speaker Avery Henderson, sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich

11:00-11:45am Electrical Safety and the Peer Gynt

Suite, Dr. James Kaufman, Laboratory Safety Institute

Getting Ready for an EPA Audit Sheres McKenzie, Spellman College

11:45am-1:15pm

No Host Luncheon for Newcomers and Regular Members to interact at the Brick Oven Bistro

1:15-2:15pm Stress Management Break Out Session with Avery Henderson

2:15-3:00pm NAOSMM Webpage/Listserv, Phil Waite, Denison Univ.

Fun Chemistry Demonstrations YOU Can Do!, Jennifer Bachman,

Sewanee: The University of the South

3:15-4:00pm Waste Management, James Cecil, Brigham Young University

Nano Technologies, Dean Johnston, Otterbein University

4:15-5:00pm Making Sure Resarch Labs are Doing the Right Things, EPA

7:00-9:00pm NAOSMM Reception

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NAOSMM Webpage/Listserv,Phil Waite, Denison University

Making Sure Research Labs are Doing the Right Things, EPA

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Tuesday - July 28, 2009

8:00-9:00am Minimizing Occupational Hazards in Academic Laboratories, OSHA's Role, Jerry Hockett, OSHA

9:15-10:00am Best Practices in Inventory, Sharon Stasko, Vertere

Cryopreservation of Cells and Organisms, Peter Charleton,

Nalgene & Nunc

10:15-11:00am Bioenergy at the Household Scale,

Peter Weigele, New England Biolabs

Resin Embedded Specimens, Mike Logan, Ward's

11:15-12:00pm Plastics in the Laboratory, Pamela Powell, Sarstedt

Eliminating Sources of Pipetting Error and Improving

Measurement Uncertainties, Kenneth Bonnell, Bio-Tek

12:00-1:00pm Lunch On Your Own or Executive Board Luncheon with Committee Chairs

1:00-1:45pm Updates in Today's Laboratories Jennifer Fergusin, ThermoFisher

Lab Service, Asset Management and Extending the Life of your Lab

Equipment, Scott Greenwood, VWR

2:00-2:45pm Roundtable Discussion, Chemistry Related Personnel

Roundtable Discussion, Biology Related Personnel

3:00-3:45pm pH Meter Care and Maintenance Mark McElroy, Thermo Orion

Care and Maintenance of Salt Water Aquariums, Steve Binkley,

Carolina Biological

4:00-5:00pm Safety Committee Panel Discussion, Jo Wagoner, NAOSMM Safety Committee

7:00-10:00pm Evening Out - TBA - Sponsored by Spectrum Chemicals & Laboratory Products and Associates

Wednesday - July 29, 2009 8:30am-12:00pm Trade Show

12:00-1:30pm Lunch with the Vendors

1:30-3:30pm Trade Show

7:00-10:00pm Basque Block Party sponsored by VWR and Associates Thursday - July 30, 2009

7:00-8:30am Breakfast with the Vendors 8:30am-12:00pm Trade Show

12:00-1:15pm Lunch on your own

1:15pm Annual Business Meeting of NAOSMM, Election of New Board All members are highly encouraged to attend.

6:00-7:00pm Social Hour - Cash Bar

7:00-9:00pm NAOSMM Banquet Friday - July 31, 2009

9:00am-5:00pm

World Center for Birds of Prey, Botanical Gardens and Old Penitentiary (Box Lunch included at Botanical Gardens), $40

11:15am-12:00pm

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SECRETARY

MELVA CAIN

I joined NAOSMM in 1993 andattended my first conference in 1996. It wasso beneficial that I have attended all of theconferences since then and look forward tothe planning for the Minneapolisconference in 2011. I have served on theSurvey Committee and am currently

serving on the Awards Committee. NAOSMM has been, andcontinues to be, my number one source for information andprofessional advancement related to my work. It is also anorganization full of wonderful friends and helpful folks whonetwork to make all of us better people and better employees orbosses. I would be honored to serve as secretary of the Board.

I have worked for the University of St. Thomas sinceAugust 1991 as the Chemistry Stockroom Manager. I amresponsible for inventory management of chemicals andequipment, purchasing, hazardous waste management,preparing chemicals and setting up equipment for all 100 leveland 200 level classes in the Chemistry Department.

From 1985 to 2000, I was the Secretary of the Minn-I-Kota(Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas) Conference of the FreeMethodist Church of North America (a Minnesota non-profitcorporation). I took minutes for all meetings of the conferenceBoard of Administration and was a voting member of theBoard. The secretary also takes minutes (15-20 pages) at theannual conference (usually lasting 2 days), and prepares all

contact information for conference officers, committeemembers, pastors, and churches for the Yearbook, an annualpublication prepared with a special format.

I also served the Minn-I-Kota Family Camp from 1990-2005 as an assistant camp director year round, as an officemanager during the week of the camp and managed finances of$25,000 for the annual operation.

KAREN SMITH

I have been a member of NAOSMMsince 2002, I only wish I’d found yousooner! NAOSMM has been aninvaluable resource that helps me everyday on the job. I hope you will give methe opportunity to share myappreciation for this organization by

serving as your Secretary. I have attended conferences inPortland, OR, Savannah, GA, Reno, NV, and San Antonio, TX. Iam currently a member of the Safety Committee.

I have worked for Whitman College since 2002 as theChemistry Stockroom Manager, Chemical Hygiene Officer, andAdjunct Laboratory Instructor. Prior to Whitman, I worked atClark College as a laboratory technician from 1995-2002. Iobtained my Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistryfrom Portland State University. I served on the board of theChildren’s Museum of Walla Walla from 2003-2006. Thank Youfor your consideration!

WELCOME TO BOISE

The story goes that many early pioneers bypassed Boise to seek their fortunes farther west, but the persistent types whobacktracked were abundantly rewarded with the gold and silver that poured from the hills beyond the Boise River. They don’t callthis Treasure Valley for nothing.

Boise owes its name and nickname, the “City of Trees,” to 19th-century French Canadian fur trappers who purportedly came uponthe tree-lined river after trekking for days across dry hills and exclaimed, “/Les bois! Les bois!/” (The woods! The woods!). Thegreenery of the area’s many parks and golf courses stands in stark contrast to the surrounding brown hills.

Sunday tour will take us on a historic tour of Boise... Step on guide will offer commentary and history of the downtown area. Thiswill give you a chance to see the area via the trolley bus, learn more about the city and get a feel for things you may want to visit.There are a lot of different things to do and see within walking distance of our hotel.

Friday tour will take you to the World Center for Birds of Prey. The interpretive center is waiting to welcome you into this excitingworld! You will get to explore and discover the amazing world of raptors eye to eye. The courtyard is full of native and non-nativebirds. Experience raptor presentations, interactive exhibits and falconry tours. Then onto the Botanical Gardens for lunch. Stopto smell the roses in the 50-acre garden. Meander through the water garden, the butterfly garden, and other special sectionsdevoted to floral wonders. Then you can tour the penitentiary which is a haunting but fascinating site. Step into one of the dank,closet-size solitary confinement cells. If that doesn’t make you shiver, the gallows will. In the same area you can tour the IdahoMuseum of Mining and Geology which offers exhibits and educational programs about Idaho’s fascinating geologic history andrich mining heritage.

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PRIZES, PRIZES, AND MORE PRIZES!!!

For all NAOSMM conference newcomers: Want to know how to get a special conference survival goody bag and be entered in adrawing for wonderful PRIZES?

If you haven’t yet looked through the schedule for the annual conference in Boise this year, please take a few minutes to do so.Notice that there is a New Member Orientation session scheduled on Sunday evening. All members attending their firstconference, whether they joined NAOSMM this year or sometime in past years, are invited and encouraged to attend. This sessionis especially for newcomers. There will be PRIZES. We will introduce the current NAOSMM officers and the candidates running forelection to office for the next two years. This orientation meeting will provide an opportunity to meet our conference host andmembers of the Hospitality Committee, and get acquainted with other newcomers. We will review the conference schedule andanswer any questions or concerns you may have about the conference or NAOSMM.

Did we mention there will be special conference survival goody bags for all newcomers at the New Member Orientation session?Not only that, we will conduct several drawings for PRIZES especially for newcomers.

Be sure to make your travel arrangements so you can participate in the Newcomer Orientation session. It will give you a head starton getting acquainted and ready for the week’s activities. Then you can rest up from your traveling and be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the Monday morning sessions. By the way, only those in attendance will be eligible for the PRIZES.

Another activity planned especially for newcomers is the no-host luncheon on Monday. We have a reservation at the Brick OvenBistro for 11:45 a.m. for new members, officers, Hospitality Committee members, and others to eat together and get betteracquainted. Everyone pays for their own lunch. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Registration table and also at the orientationsession so we can get a count for the restaurant.

Attention NAOSMM Old-Timers: There will be room for everyone at the luncheon, so please sign up at Registration and plan to join us.

For newcomers and old-timers: Back by popular demand, the NOTY Game will be conducted throughout the conference. If youdon’t know the rules of the game, you are probably a newcomer who should attend the Orientation session (where it will beexplained), or else you are very forgetful. PRIZES will be two $25 Barnes & Noble gift cards, which will be presented to the winnersat the banquet on Thursday evening.

For everyone: We have a Recession Stimulus offer to help you save on conference expenses and make your boss happier. Allmembers are invited to join in the Room-share program. Send an email stating your interest in sharing a room to Karen Miller(kmiller3@weber.edu) or call her (801-626-7185). We will be happy to help you connect with a roommate. We have had severalrequests already, so get your request in early before all the best roommates are taken. There will be no PRIZES given for thisprogram, but participants will save a considerable amount in hotel expenses.

As you can see, the Hospitality Committee is busily at work preparing to help everyone have a wonderful time at the annualconference in Boise this year. Hope we’ll see YOU there.

MARKETING AND NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE SUMMER 2009

The early mailing of the marketing postcards did not produce the results that were hoped for this year. The current number of newmembers since the last conference is 40 with a hope of reaching 50 by the time the Boise conference is held. This is well below theattained numbers of the last several years (average 70+ new members per year) but it may be because the economy is so bad andbudgets are being cut. The committee will discuss the mailing schedule and marketing situation at our meeting in Boise.

An article is planned for the Boise area newspaper concerning the 36th annual conference and trade show. Also, a mailing will besent out to local colleges and universities inviting our peers to the trade show on Wednesday.

GREETINGS FROM BOISE…

As time draws nearer I am getting very excited for you all to come and enjoy Idaho and Boise. I think you will be pleasantlysurprised at how much there is to do in Boise. We are across the street from the Basque Block and VWR & Associates are treating usto a Basque Block Party. You will get a chance to tour the three buildings comprising the Basque Museum, watch as they prepareour dinner, listen to Basque music and get a closer look at some of Boise’s history. Experiencing the Basque culture is a must ifvisiting Boise.

In April I attended the Beaux Arts Wine Festival and had a chance to taste a lot of Idaho wines. One group, the URBANWinemakers Cooperative, was especially hospitable. They are located five minutes from downtown Boise and are more than willingto have groups tour their location. You can check them out at: http://www.urbanwinemakerscoop.com/index.html. We canarrange for a group of companions to have a tour during the conference. Also check out the article about Idaho’s wineries if you aremaking the conference your destination vacation.

Tuesday evening Spectrum & Associates will be treating us to an evening gala… Details are still being worked out but you may havea tropical experience even though you are in the Northwest!!! Bring your Hawaiian shirt just in case.

Of course the conference is not just all fun… Tara has put together a great program with lots of opportunity to learn more andnetwork with colleagues and the seminar speakers. Gypzy has been working hard the last few weeks to assure that the maximumnumber of vendors are at the trade show to introduce you to new products and ideas. So I hope to see you all in Boise, Idaho.

Mary Ann Stoll, CSMM

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WEATHER FOR BOISE

Many of you are wondering what the Boise summer weather islike so that you can dress accordingly. The average hightemperature in late July is 90 degrees and the average low is 62.The important reading is the humidity and that is a comfortable54 percent in the morning hours and 22 percent in theafternoon. It does not rain very often in the summer time so leavethe umbrella at home. Bring your sunscreen, as it is sunny 20days a month and the rest are partly cloudy to cloudy.

BREAKFAST AT GOLDY’S

Downtown Boise hosts one of the best morning dining spots inthe state. Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro is located within walkingdistance of the Grove Hotel, both situated on South CapitolBoulevard. Goldy’s is a quaint, unique, and very busy experience.I recommend going early if you want to partake of this one of akind specialty. The bistro is small and you may have to wait butthey offer free coffee for those who need a fix while waiting. Thereare two levels to the establishment and you may have to share atable with others or, if you prefer, you can sit at the counter.

The menu has many unique items with several varieties of potatodishes of course. Sweet potato hash browns, Chirizo omelet,French toast stuffed with bananas and walnuts, salmon omelet,fresh homemade muffins, corned beef hash with real corned beefbrisket diced up with Idaho hash browns or a mix and match madeto order breakfast that allows you to pick your favorite indulgencesare just a few of the delicacies on the meandering menu.

You may have to wait for a table but they will take your cellphonenumber and call you when your table is ready so you can sitoutside and enjoy your coffee. Make a point of visiting Goldy’sand I am sure I will see you there.

TONY’S PIZZERIA

Tony’s Pizzeria Teatro, 103 Capitol Blvd., is just down the streetfrom the Grove toward the Capitol Building. Tony’s is aEuropean-style cafe with good wine, serving antipasti, salad,soup, and brick oven Napoleon-style pizza. This small restaurantwith a windowed wall along Capital Blvd. is my brother’s favoriteplace in Boise for pizza. Tony, the owner/chef makes his ownsausage and is very particular about the quality of all ingredientsused. His warm welcome, treating patrons like family, makes theexperience even more enjoyable. So take a journey down theblock for a pizza at lunch or anytime. Molto bene!

TOURING IDAHO WINERIES:ANOTHER ADVENTURE

AWAITING YOU IN IDAHO.Even though considered part of the new frontier of winegrowing areas, Idaho actually has a long history of winemaking. In fact Idaho was the location of the first wineries inthe Pacific Northwest and had a nationally renowned wineindustry until prohibition with the first vineyard being plantedin the spring of 1864.

Today there are 38 wineries in Idaho, and although prohibitiontook its toll on the wine industry, it started its’ comeback in1970 when wine grapes were again planted, this time along theSnake River Valley in the southern part of the state wheresixteen wineries are located. The combination of long growingdays, moderate climate, and unique soil is what makes theSnake River region of Idaho so beneficial to growing winegrapes.

Go to the Idaho Wines site at: www.idahowines.org forcomplete information for your adventure.

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HUMOR FROM IDAHO

A Girl Potato and Boy Potato had eyes for each other, and finally they got married.

They had a little sweet potato, which they called Yam. Of course, they wanted the best for Yam and when it was time, they told herabout the facts of life. They warned her about going out and getting half-baked… so she wouldn’t get accidentally mashed, and get abad name for herself like ‘Hot Potato’, and end up with a bunch of Tater Tots.

Yam said not to worry, no Spud would get her into the sack and make a rotten potato out of her! But on the other hand, shewouldn’t stay home and become a Couch Potato either. She would get plenty of exercise so as not to be skinny (like her Shoestringcousins). When she went off to Europe, Mr. and Mrs. Potato told Yam to watch out for the hard-boiled guys from Ireland, and thegreasy guys from France (known as the ‘French Fries’) and when she went out West, to watch out for the Indians, so she wouldn’tget scalloped. Yam said she would stay on the straight and narrow and wouldn’t associate with those high-class Yukon Golds, or theones from the other side of the tracks who advertise their trade on all the trucks that say, ‘Frito Lay.’

Mr. and Mrs. Potato sent Yam to Idaho P.U. (that’s Potato University), so that when she graduated she’d really be in the Chips. Inspite of all they did for her, one-day Yam came home and announced she was going to marry Tom Brokaw.

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Mr. and Mrs. Potato were very upset. They told Yam she couldn’t possibly marry Tom Brokaw because he’s just…….A COMMON TATER

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OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT

As a 2009 dues-paying member of NAOSMM unable to attend the 2009 Annual Business Meeting

in Boise, Idaho, I cast my vote for the following:

PRESIDENT: __________________________________________________________________

VICE PRESIDENT: _____________________________________________________________

SECRETARY: __________________________________________________________________

TREASURER: __________________________________________________________________

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Name (please type or print)

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The Elections Committee Chair MUST have all hand-delivered absentee ballots by 5:00 p.m., July 28, 2009.

OFFICIAL PROXY

I, __________________________________________, give my power to vote as a dues-paying member of

NAOSMM to ________________________________ for the 2009 Annual Meeting in Boise, Idaho.

Signature: ____________________________________________

Person voting must submit proxy with ballot at time of vote.

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Thank YouLamar & Jane

NAOSMM 2007-2009 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

PresidentLinda Perez-SaldañaNew Mexico State UniversityVoice: 505-646-3915Fax: 575-646-5665liperez@nmsu.edu

Vice-PresidentEd GrahamFlorida State UniversityVoice: 850-644-4235Fax: 850-644-8281egraham@chem.fsu.edu

SecretaryCarol BowmanOhio State UniversityVoice: 614-292-9133 x 6319Fax: 614-292-9133 x 6319bowman.79@osu.edu

TreasurerAmy AldridgeOhio State UniversityVoice: 850-644-1034Fax: 850-644-8281aldridge.naosmm@gmail.com

Past PresidentJoanne BrownHaverford CollegeVoice: 610-896-1326Fax: 610-896-4963jcbrown@haverford.edu

2009 SITE - Boise, IDMary Ann StollIdaho State Universitystolmary@isu.edu

2010 SITE - Norfolk, VAMary HaywardOld Dominion Universitymhayward@odu.edu

Tammy SubotichOld Dominion Universitysubotich@odu.edu

AUDITORSKaren GrubbFairmont State Universitykgrubb@mail.fsfcwv.edu

Joyce RobinsonMichigan State Universityrobins49@pilot.msu.edu

AWARDSTeresa ArnoldGeorge Fox Universitytarnold@georgefox.edu

BY-LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONLamar Houstonlamarhouston@charter.net

CERTIFICATIONLori KeenCalvin Collegekeel@calvin.edu

Jeff YourJohn Carroll Universityjyour@jcu.edu

HOSPITALITY/MEMBERINTERACTIONKaren MillerWeber State Universitykmiller3@weber.edu

INTERNETPhil WaiteDenison Universitywaite@denison.edu

TRADE-SHOW COORDINATORGypzy LindHBrigham Young University glindh@chem.byu.edu

MARKETING AND MEMBERSHIPRECRUITMENTKevin Mauttekemmefl@yahoo.com

NEWSLINEBarbara NeffSaint Joseph’s Universitybneff@sju.edu

Joanne BrownHaverford Collegejcbrown@haverford.edu

NOMINATIONClaris CupidoBarry Universitylcupido@mail.barry.edu

PROGRAMTara GroveOtterbein Collegetgrove@otterbein.edu

Victoria SampleMissouri Western State Universitysample@missouriwestern.edu

MEMBERSHIP DATA BASE AND DUESJerry PattersonCollege of Woostergpatterson@wooster.edu

Paulette LynchVanderbilt Universityp.lynch@vanderbilt.edu

SAFETYJo WagonerButler Universityjwagoner@butler.edu

SITE SELECTIONEd GlumacUniversity of Houstoneglumac@uh.edu

SURVEYHeather McCollorMacalester Collegemccollor@macalester.edu

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