Rubber Division, ACS Centennial Events

Centennial Celebration

Monday, May 4, 2009, at the John S. Knight Center in 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, as well as the top 15 inventions of the Division's Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors (details coming soon). The dinner and evening entertainment will be combined celebration to also help The University of Akron celebrate their 100th anniversary of their first rubber course.

Birthday Celebration

Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in 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."