SOCMA: Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

December 5, 2011
Marriott Marquis Times Square
New York, NY

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SOCMA’s Annual Dinner is a time for industry leaders to come together with their VIP customers and colleagues to celebrate the past year’s successes and the New Year ahead.  Held in December in New York City for nearly 90 years, the evening provides networking, excellent food, SOCMA’s donation to the ACS Scholars Program and an awards ceremony honoring winners of SOCMA’s Performance Improvement Awards.  The Awards recognizes facilities’ commitment toward continuous improvement, outstanding EHS&S performance, and educational outreach through the ChemStewards® Program.  The evening ends with a performance by an entertaining comedian.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Kenn Kington’s comedic voice if heavily influenced by Bill Cosby and Steve Martin. He is the creator is the Ultimate Comedy Theater and is selling out comedy concerts nationwide. Kenn has appeared on Comedy Central and numerous other cable networks. He can also be heard daily on XM Radio. Kenn has been speaking and performing for over 18 years and is one of today’s most sought after Comedians. Great comedy on the edge BUT not side effects (No blushing, No cringing, No embarrassing situations or language).

Watch hilarious videos of our performer, Kenn Kington:

 Kenn Kington Video 1 
 Kenn Kington Video 2
 Kenn Kington Video 3 
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

• Individual Registration: $345 
• Table Purchase: $3,375

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:00 PM - Dinner Reception (Sponsored by Dixie Chemicals)
7:05 PM - ChemStewards Performance Improvement Awards
7:30 PM – Dinner (Sponsored by LYNX)
9:00 PM - Entertainment – Kenn Kington – Edgy comedy without the side effects (Sponsored by Syrgis)

SOCMA Member Meetings:
SOCMA Members Only

International Trade Committee Meeting
Monday, December 5, 2011
1:00PM-4:00 PM

The annual Trade Committee meeting will address relevant issues in international trade, including: 

• legislative update on trade issues (China currency, duty suspensions, and other legislation)
• update on international regulatory issues
• China (IP issues, rare earths)
• REACH
• customs issues
• implementation of the free trade agreements
• other concerns of the membership, including enforcement issues

Even if you are not currently a member of the committee, we encourage you to join us. We are always seeking additional perspectives and new members. For questions, please contact Justine Freisleben.

SOCMA Annual Meeting and Elections
Monday, December 5, 2011
5:00PM-6:00PM

Attend the 90th Anniversary Members Meeting to hear an update on key accomplishments in 2011 and a preview of what’s new in 2012.  In addition the official membership ballot approving the new Officers for 2012 and incoming slate of Governors for the Class of 2014 will be conducted.

For questions, please contact Debra McCoy.

SOCMA CONNECT Annual Planning Meeting
December 6, 2011
8:30AM - 12:00PM

Please join us for SOCMA CONNECT’s annual breakfast planning meeting at the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel the morning following SOCMA’s 90th Annual Dinner. Whether you have been involved with SOCMA CONNECT for years or you are just hearing about the grassroots network for the first time, this is the perfect time to learn about SOCMA’s advocacy efforts and how you can get involved. SOCMA CONNECT gives you the tools to advocate for your business and the chemical manufacturing industry. Take this opportunity to hear what we’ve accomplished in 2011 and discuss our grassroots action plan for 2012. SOCMA CONNECT’s planning meeting is free and open to SOCMA members only.

Click here to RSVP for this grassroots meeting, or contact Johanna Morsberger for more information.

HOTEL ROOM INFORMATION:
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Click here for SOCMA’s hotel reservations website.

Room Rate: $379 single/double (additional person: $30 per night)
Negotiated Dates: Arrival Date: Sunday, December 4 / Departure Date: Tuesday, December 6 - Please Note: The room block has a very limited amount of rooms available for arrival on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3.  These rooms are first come/first served.
Reservations Cut-off Date: Friday, November 18, 2011
Note: Must mention SOCMA to receive the negotiated rate

Questions?
General Questions: Contact Alicia Massey at (202) 721-4165.
Sponsorships: Contact Claire McCandless at (202) 721-4184.
Registration: Contact Caron Turner at (202) 721-4166.