74th Edition   
November 2008   

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Rewarding Excellence

100th Anniversary Sponsors

AOCS Job Target

2nd Biodiesel Congress

Renewables Week

Don't forget to renew!

Special offer from AOCS Press!

Corporate Memberships Available!

Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker

AOCS Foundation

AOCS Journals

ISF Call for Papers




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 Featured Item


Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6th Edition

Updated in 2009.
Now is the time to update your methods or incorporate standards into your organization.

Save $125 off the list price if you pre-order by January 5, 2009


Methods are available in print, as online individual methods, and by electronic access.

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 Rewarding Excellence

You have less than two weeks left to nominate yourself or a colleague for one of the following prestigious AOCS awards.
  • Award of Merit
  • AOCS Fellow
  • USB Industrial Uses of Soybean Oil
  • Samuel Rosen


  • For complete information on the awards and for entry details, please visit the specific award webpages or the AOCS Awards Program website.
     100th Anniversary Sponsors

    AOCS is pleased to announce that the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) is a Sapphire Level Corporate Centurion. We thank the SDA for their generous contribution to the celebration of the AOCS 100th Anniversary.

    Corporate Centurions




    Diamond Level



    Sapphire Level




    Desmet Ballestra North America
    Donor

    N. Hunt Moore & Associates Inc.
    Donor


    Interested in becoming a Corporate Centurion? Please contact Connie Hilson by phone: +1-217-693- 4831, or by e-mail: connieh@aocs.org.

    Visit www.aocs.org/100 for more details about the 100th Anniversary Celebration.

         AOCS Job Target

    Looking for the perfect career? Looking for the perfect employee?

    Let AOCS Career Services be your gateway to success. Powered by JobTarget, AOCS provides you the best employment services for professionals in the fats and oils industry. Come see what is available at http://www.aocs.org/member/jobcent or contact Doreen Berning for more details.


         2nd Biodiesel Congress

    2nd International Congress on Biodiesel: The Science and The Technologies
    15-18 November 2009
    The Westin Hotel, Munich, Germany
    www.aocs.org/meetings/biodiesel09


    Based on the success of the first International Congress on Biodiesel (November 2007), the organizing committee invites you to attend the 2nd International Congress on Biodiesel where experts from around the globe will expand on the discussion of the science and the new technologies impacting the biodiesel industry.


    Call for Papers

    Now accepting abstracts on the following topics:
  • Analytical Methods and Fuel Quality Issues
  • Cleaning up Biodiesel: Removing Unwanted Components at the Feedstock or the Fuel Stage
  • New Production Technologies
  • Feedstocks of the Future
  • Agricultural and Economic Stability
  • Alternative Renewable Diesel Fuels
  • Glycerol
  • Fuel and Engine Aspects of Engine Operability and Catalyst Performance
  • General Topics


  • To submit an abstract, go to www.aocs.org/meetings/biodiesel09 and click on "Call for Papers." The submission deadline is 18 February 2009.

         Renewables Week




    The 2nd International Congress on Biodiesel is one of three complementing events being held in Munich, Germany during Renewables Week Munich 2009, a collaboration of AOCS, Euro Fed Lipid, and oils+fats.


    The two other events are the oils+fats International Trade Fair for the Production and Processing of Oils and Fats made from Renewable Resources, 16-18 November 2009 and the Euro Fed Lipid practical application short courses to be held during the trade fair. Renewables Week Munich 2009 is designed to offer a convenient way for people in the industry to access the latest information through the three different events, and will provide ample social and networking opportunities.

         Don't forget to renew!

    Have you renewed your AOCS Membership for 2009? If not, be sure to do so by December 10th to avoid interruption of your print subscription to inform. You will not receive print issues for the months prior to your renewal date.

    There are several ways to renew!
  • Pay using the printed invoice that was recently mailed to you.
  • Pay over the phone by calling +1-217-693-4813.
  • Renew online by visiting www.aocs.org. If you do not know your login and/or password, email Doreen Berning.


  •      Special offer from AOCS Press!




    It's time for the End-of-Year Bonus Buy!

    Download the brochure to take advantage of this great end-of-year book sale!

    Buy any book listed on the order form and receive any book of equal or lesser value at 50% off! Also, get an additional 5% off when you order by November 24, 2008!

    Quantities are limited so don't delay!


         Corporate Memberships Available!

    A Corporate partnership with AOCS strengthens your organization and its employees through technical services, a large networking system, meeting and conference events, relevant books and journals, numerous advertising and public relations opportunities, recruiting and placement services, and further develops students studying in the fats and oils related fields.

    AOCS offers 4 levels of Corporate Membership designed to suit your needs. For more information on the benefits of AOCS Corporate Membership, view our brochure. If you don't see a package that works for you, we can meet your specific needs by customizing a Corporate Membership just for you. Contact Kathy Atchley at kathya@aocs.org or +1-217-693-4805 for more details.

         Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker

    100th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
    May 3-6, 2009
    Rosen Shingle Creek
    Orlando, Florida USA
    http://Annual_Mtg.aocs.org

    AOCS is pleased to announce that Daniel Burrus will be the Keynote Speaker at the 100th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. Mr. Burrus is one of the world's leading technology forecasters and business strategists, and is the author of six books, including the highly acclaimed Technotrends, which has been translated into over a dozen languages. He is the founder and CEO of Burrus Research, a research and consulting firm that monitors global advancements in technology driven trends to help clients better understand how technological, social, and business forces are converging to create enormous, untapped opportunities. The New York Times has referred to Daniel Burrus as one of America's top three business "gurus" in the highest demand as a speaker.


    Dates to Remember

    Early January 2009: Registration and hotel reservations will open
    By February 27, 2009: Register online and save $100.

    Exhibit Opportunities

    Do not miss the chance to showcase your product at this once-in-a-century event! Book your booth today.


         AOCS Foundation

    The AOCS Foundation, through the Campaign for Technology, has partnered with AOCS and is providing funding so that the ever increasing benefits of computer and technology advances can be passed to our members and users. A key goal of the AOCS Strategic Plan and the Foundation's Campaign for Technology is to provide timely, affordable, and global access to the information you need.

    Now, to show our appreciation for your participation and perhaps to help motivate your decision to give, the AOCS Foundation is giving you an opportunity to win complimentary registration to the 100th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo! Every donation of $50 you make to the Campaign for Technology between now and December 15, 2008 will get you an entry into the drawing. Larger donations increase your number of entries and your chances to win.

    Don't wait! Make your gift now and you could be the winner!

    Be a part of it!

    For more information on this and other Foundation programs, visit www.aocs.org/found or contact Amy Lydic.


         AOCS Journals


    AOCS continues its committment to excellence in the Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society (JAOCS), Journal of Surfactants and Detergents (JSD), and Lipids.

    Maintain your edge in the industry by subscribing today!


         ISF Call for Papers

    World Congress on Oils & Fats & 28th ISF Congress
    27-30 September 2009
    Sydney, Australia

    "Oils and Fats Essential for Life"

    Call for Papers - Now Open

    The deadline for abstract submission is 29 March 2009.


    For full details and to submit your abstract please visit the website http://www.isfsydney2009.com/call_for_papers.asp.


         Industry Meetings

    • Science and the Emerging Bioeconomy for Executives
    Dec. 3-5, 2008
    Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

    • Consumer Specialty Production Association 95th Annual Meeting
    Dec. 7-11, 2008
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

    • International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference
    Dec. 10-14, 2008
    Bhopal, India

    • Society of Cosmetic Chemists 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase
    Dec. 11-12, 2008
    New York City, New York, USA

    • 22nd Annual Convention of the American Corn Growers Association: Food, Conservation, Energy & Trade
    Jan. 15-16, 2009
    Coralville, Iowa, USA

    • Functional Ingredients in Food and Beverages
    Jan. 21-22, 2009
    Brussels, Belgium

    • SDA Convention
    Jan. 27-31, 2009
    Boca Raton, Florida, USA

    • Eurofins International Seminar
    Feb. 25-26, 2009
    Paris, France
        For a more comprehensive list of events click here.