Rubber Division, ACS Centennial Events

Centennial Celebration

Monday, May 4, 2009

John S. Knight Center, Akron, Ohio

Don't miss this black-tie-optional gala dinner that will prove to be the rubber industry event of the century! The evening will begin with cocktails and displays of historical photos of the Rubber Division's 100-year history. The dinner and evening entertainment will be a combined celebration to also help The University of Akron celebrate their 100th anniversary of their first rubber course.

Rubber Band Contest

The Rubber Division, ACS with The Akron Global Polymer Academy and The University of Akron is hosting the first-ever Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors. Students (grades 5-8), with the help of a teacher or mentor from the Rubber Industry, can demonstrate their ingenuity by creating an invention that incorporates the use of rubber bands. More than $20,000 in prizes will be awarded! For all the details visit Rubberbandcontest.org.

Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This two-hour even will replace the traditional Exhibitors' Reception. The 100th Birthday Bash will be a full blown celebration with cocktails, food and entertainment open to all exhibitors and attendees of the 2009 Rubber Expo.

Rubber Mirror: Reflections of the Rubber Division's First 100 Years

To be published in May, 2009

Written by Henry J. Inman (Goldfinch Communications Inc.)

The Rubber Mirror documents the 100-year history (1909-2009) of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society Inc. through the lives of the many people who created the organization that exists today. "This book will honor past and present members, manufacturers and suppliers alike,” explained Ed Miller, Executive Director of the Rubber Division. “We are planning a launch of the book in Spring 2009, to kick-off our Centennial Celebration."

The book is written by Henry J. Inman, a former newspaper writer and corporate public relations executive with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. "This is indeed an honor to document the storied history of an organization that has been an integral and active participant in the tire and rubber industry,” said Inman. “I look forward to working with many people and organizations that have been and continue to be contributors to the Division."