ACC&CE continues to this day as the
only organization of its kind and constantly attracts to its membership
qualified technical consultants of all kinds who assist their clients in
creating and using chemical knowledge and technology.
Members of the Association are qualified chemists, chemical engineers,
or other technical specialists presently engaged in consulting practice
in fields closely allied to chemistry and chemical technology, and for
whom consulting is their principal income-earning activity. Application
to membership is open to anyone. Applications are reviewed by a
governing Council, which considers the applicant's background,
credentials, and references and then votes on admission to membership.
Council may revoke membership when the Association's high standards are
not maintained.
Members of the Association Council are elected by the membership to
serve three-year terms. Elected Officers serve as an Executive Committee
to guide the affairs of the Association. The needs of members and
prospective clients are served by its office in Sparta, New Jersey (PO
Box 297, Sparta, NJ 07871), telephone (973) 729-6671 and FAX number
(973) 729-7088, where an Executive Secretary and office staff maintain
and use the information about the members and their specialties,
including the professional resumes of our members, to answer inquiries
and give guidance in the field of chemical consulting. Requests for
referral of qualified consultants for a specific task are handled by the
CLEARING HOUSE FOR CONSULTANTS without charge or obligation.
Membership in the Association brings benefits beyond referrals of client
inquiries. New members, or members challenged by a new kind of
assignment, receive help and guidance from fellow members acting as
colleagues. Monthly dinner meetings, preceded by meeting of the
governing Council, bring members together and offer additional
opportunities for members and guests to learn from and advise one
another. Those members who cannot get to the dinner meetings are kept in
touch by frequent newsletter distributions. From time to time the
Association organizes seminars and workshops of interest to the
membership and guests. |
