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FACS Newsletter 1/2001
Invitation to host 10th Asian Chemical Congress
and 12th General Assembly of FACS 2003
This invitation message was mailed to all FACS member societies in August 2000. In this
message you will find history and requirement of the ACC and reinforce your understanding to
FACS. Until now, FACS secretariat has already received application from Chemical Society of
Vietnam.
Dear President/Secretary-General:
The goal of the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (FACS) is "Regional
cooperation in chemistry". The formation of the FACS is to provide a channel of
communication and collaboration among the chemical societies in Asia-Pacific region.
The Asian Chemical Congress (ACC) is intended to be a significant scientific chemistry
event in this region. It will provide an opportunity to exchange experiences and latest
information on chemistry among members.
The Congress is held biennially. The previous ACC Congresses were held in Manila,
the Philippines (1995), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1993), Beijing, China (1991), Brisbane,
Australia (1989), Seoul, Korea (1987), and Singapore (1985). The last two Congresses
(Hiroshima 1997 and Taipei 1999) have attracted 800 and 1,600 participants,
respectively. The scientific programs of ACC have included plenary and keynote
lectures from a number of Nobel Laureates and other eminent scientists.
The General Assembly (GA) of the Council will meet and discuss the present and
future activities of FACS during the ACC. The council consists of one representative of
each member society.
On behalf of the President of FACS, Dr. Johnsee Lee I would like to extend my cordial
invitation to all member societies to consider hosting 12th General Assembly and 10th
ACC of FACS in 2003. Formal proposals should be submitted to the Secretariat no
later than the deadline of December 31, 2000.
These two events (GA and ACC) can be scheduled to run sequentially or concurrently.
The Congress normally runs about four days while the General Assembly requires one
full day. The General Assembly requires a conference room with a capacity 30~35
persons for the delegates of each member society. Also a meeting room for the
Executive Committee (EXCO) Meeting with a capacity 10~12 persons.
The host country assumes full financial responsibility for both events, and any surplus
from the Congress remains with the host country. Enclosed below is a reference list
of the facilities requires for the General Assembly and the Congress.
The host country for the General Assembly and the Congress should provide enough
facilities:
1. Sound equipment: Wireless Microphone, Clip-on Microphone, Recording etc.
2. Audio-Visual Equipment: Laser Pointer, Slide Projector, Overhead Projector etc.
3. Plenary Hall for opening ceremony, plenary lectures; Conference Rooms for
concurrent sessions.
4. Secretariat Office.
5. Reception for Delegates and Guests.
6. Food & Beverage Facilities.
7. Coffee/tea/drinks stations available for breaks.
8. Computer rooms with PC computers and internet access.
9. Drink water to be provided for each meeting room on a regular basis.
We very much encourage informal proposals and queries prior to the deadline of
December 31, 2000. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kan-Nan
Chen
Secretary-General, FACS
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