St Louis Section
Recognition Night

Recognition Night 2008

Recognition Night is our traditional event for thanking and honoring members of long standing and members who have made extraordinary contributions to the section.

Recognition Night for 2008 was held on March 29th at La Bonne Bouchée near Olive and I-270. There were 53 attendees.

This year marked the start of a new practice initiated by national ACS of recognizing 50- and 60-year members. Present at the event were two of the four 50-year members and eight of the thirteen 60-year members. Also present were fourteen past Chairs of the Local Section.

A social hour and a fine meal preceded the recognition of the 50- and 60-year members. The present and past officers of the Local Section were also recognized. The 2008 Distinguished Service Award was presented to Bruce Ritts. Steve Kinsley, our 2007 Chair, was recognized for his service; he received a plaque and a past Chair pin. Steve capped the evening with a talk on the Chemistry of Wine, which was most appropriate to the occasion. The certificates and awards were presented by Section Chair Keith Stine who also thanked Samir El-Antably for arrangements and Covidien for their support of the event.

50-, 50+-, and 60-year members: Robert Freeman, Joseph Darby, Norris Sample, Jed White (seated, left to right); Robert Keller, Robert Eltz, Tao Ping Li (middle row, left to right); Alfred Lippman, William Small, G. Brooke Hoey, John Byrne, George Jakle, Glen Crum (back row, left to right).

Chair Keith Stine presents the Distinguished Service Award plaque to Bruce Ritts	Keith Stine recognizes Steve Kinsley with the Past Chair plaque. Steve looks very happy to be past chair.