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Greetings and welcome to the website of The American Leather Chemists
Association!
Thank you for visiting.
As the Association’s 68th President, I am hopeful that you
will find answers to all your questions, options for your consideration
and an enriching educational experience.
Let me take a few
minutes to introduce you to the ALCA. We are the seventh oldest
chemistry association in the United States, having just held our 108th
Annual Meeting in Greensboro, NC, this past June. We publish the fourth
oldest chemistry journal, JALCA, Journal of the American Leather
Chemists Association. Our Editor, Robert F. White, brings great
perspectives and vitality to this important job. We have more than 300
members, domestic and international, representing all facets of the
modern, global leather industry: chemical suppliers, hide processors,
tanners, leather manufacturers, researchers and consultants. Ours is
one of the most diverse and multidisciplinary chemistry associations in
existence. We have four technical committees:
Committee on
Methods and Specifications
Education
Committee
Environmental Affairs Committee
Research
Liaison Committee
There is a six-member
Council, three officers (President, Vice President and Vice
President-Elect) and six councilors plus an Executive Secretary. All of
us are committed to the effective management of the ALCA and the
passionate support and promotion of the leather chemistry discipline.
In 2013 we are excited
to return to Pinehurst, NC for our Annual Meeting from June 20-23. We
are expecting a large turnout so please consider making this the year to
present your paper. Submissions can be made to the Technical Committee
Chair Steve Lange by email at
steve.lange@gstautoleather.com. An exciting social
program is being planned. There will be something for everyone at this
meeting.
Finally, let me
encourage you to contact us at
alca@leatherchemists.org or 806-744-1798. We encourage your
participation online and in person at our Annual Meeting. The
enthusiasm generated over the past few years has rejuvenated membership
and created excitement for the future. I hope to see you all at
Pinehurst in June.
Sincere regards,
Steven Gilberg
President, 2012-2013
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