AOCS Annual Report — 2011
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Membership
AOCS strives to give its members the opportunity for interaction with experts worldwide, along with promoting knowledge and relationship building.
2011 Membership Statistics
• AOCS membership (all categories) – 4130
• Corporate members
• Bronze – 102
• Silver – 14
• Gold – 4
• Platinum – 4
• 91 countries are represented
• AOCS welcomed 799 new members
• The top three interest areas for new members are in Industrial Oil Products, Analytical, and Surfactants & Detergents.
• By geographic region, most new members were located in the USA and Canada, followed by Europe and Latin America.
Year Highlights
• Sections assisted the Society in reaching local markets and AOCS members around the globe. The Australasian and Latin American Sections hosted local meetings. In addition, all Sections had leadership meetings in which either AOCS staff or AOCS Governing Board members attended.
• Divisions improved the AOCS information exchange by hosting quality technical sessions at the 102nd AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, along with hosting networking opportunities and collaborating with related organizations’ meetings.
• Networking opportunities and access to industry leaders are the main reasons people join AOCS. New in 2011 were the Newcomer Networking events (Speed Networking, Networking Breakfast). These events were held at the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo and provided opportunities for new members, student members, and first-time meeting attendees the chance to meet fellow business professionals in a relaxed environment and uncover the connections that lead to increased business opportunities.
• Career Services helped AOCS members plan, prepare, and promote their careers. The program provides the resources for developing career plans, creating a resumé, finding full-time jobs, and making successful career transitions. In 2011, hundreds of jobs were posted to the site and reviewed over 5,700 unique times.
2011 Membership Statistics
• AOCS membership (all categories) – 4130
• Corporate members
• Bronze – 102
• Silver – 14
• Gold – 4
• Platinum – 4
• 91 countries are represented
• AOCS welcomed 799 new members
• The top three interest areas for new members are in Industrial Oil Products, Analytical, and Surfactants & Detergents.
• By geographic region, most new members were located in the USA and Canada, followed by Europe and Latin America.
Year Highlights
• Sections assisted the Society in reaching local markets and AOCS members around the globe. The Australasian and Latin American Sections hosted local meetings. In addition, all Sections had leadership meetings in which either AOCS staff or AOCS Governing Board members attended.
• Divisions improved the AOCS information exchange by hosting quality technical sessions at the 102nd AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, along with hosting networking opportunities and collaborating with related organizations’ meetings.
• Networking opportunities and access to industry leaders are the main reasons people join AOCS. New in 2011 were the Newcomer Networking events (Speed Networking, Networking Breakfast). These events were held at the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo and provided opportunities for new members, student members, and first-time meeting attendees the chance to meet fellow business professionals in a relaxed environment and uncover the connections that lead to increased business opportunities.
• Career Services helped AOCS members plan, prepare, and promote their careers. The program provides the resources for developing career plans, creating a resumé, finding full-time jobs, and making successful career transitions. In 2011, hundreds of jobs were posted to the site and reviewed over 5,700 unique times.
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