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Statement on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak for Regional Meetings
ACS continues to monitor the rapidly changing situation related to the spread of COVID-19. We understand that concerns for health and safety, among other issues, are affecting our members and potential meeting attendees. At present, regional meetings are proceeding as planned. Any changes to the meeting will be communicated to registered attendees and posted to the meeting website. If the evolving situation affects your attendance plans, please consult the Regional Meetings cancelation policy information about obtaining a refund. For the most up-to-date information regarding the virus and travel advisories, please refer to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the U.S. Department of State, and the World Health Organization.  For questions regarding Regional Meetings, please contact reglmtgs@acs.org.

SERMACS Planning Committee Statement on COVID-19
As part of the SERMACS committee ensuring the health and safety is a priority for our meeting attendees. In light of that and recent increases in the amount of COVID-19 cases primarily due to the Delta variant - we want to make sure that attendees are aware of the convention center policies expected to be in place at the time of the SERMACS meeting:
  • Masks are mandatory for all employees in common public spaces and interacting with customers​
  • Masks are currently 'recommended' for all customers and event attendees in public areas, with social distancing and additional spacing encouraged and all of cleaning / sanitation protocols remaining in effect. The matter of masks being 'recommended' versus 'required' is expected to change very quickly based on COVID-19 and Delta variant trends and any broader ordinance(s) issued by the City of Birmingham, County, and/or State.
  • We will continue to monitor the trajectory of the Delta variant through this week and coming weeks.
As a result, SERMACS 2021 committee is now requiring all attendees (vaccinated and unvaccinated) at the SERMACS Regional Meeting to wear a face mask while in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) or while attending an ACS-supported hosted/sponsored event or meeting affiliated with SERMACS 2021.
Abstract submission has been extended to Monday August 16! Please submit your abstract through the ACS Regional Conference site:
Registration is now open!
Book your lodging for your stay:
We would like to give a special thank you our Platinum Sponsor, Oakwood Chemical!

Meet the SERMACS 2021 Planning Team:


​Tracy Hamilton
General Co-Chair
Alabama Section
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Anne Gorden
Program Co-Chair
​Auburn Section
Xinyu Zhang
General Co-Chair
Auburn Section 

Dave Dixon
Program Co-Chair
Alabama Section
Contact Tracy Hamilton, General co-Chair for more information
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