Member (mémbər)
- A person who belongs to an organization or group.
Design
To those knowledgeable in chemistry, the ring
design is instantly recognizable. It is a hexagon with a circle in the middle -
the classic representation of the benzene ring. ACPA members will also recognize
this as the basis for the design of their professional stamp.
The ring will have the letters "ACPA" as well as
your membership number (M0000) engraved inside the band. Other professional
chemical societies may adopt this ring with their own engraving style. It will
continue to demonstrate that you are a member of the chemical profession
practicing in a distinct region.
Ring Finger
Although this will be your personal choice, the
accepted method of wearing a professional ring is on the last finger of your
dominant hand. The dominant hand is considered to be the working hand, from
which a person's strength flows. The the majority, this will be the right hand.
In my opinion, this ring will be a symbol to
remind us of the trust that society has given us and the ethical rules of our
profession. In addition, it will provide a tangible way for the public and other
professionals to recognize a professional chemist.
Comfort
To maximize the ring strength and to ensure
comfort for the wearer, the ring may not have 100 percent straight edges. The
thinner 6 portions of the ring may be thicker, while the thickest 6 corners of
the ring may be slightly thinner.
The ring was tested and was found to be
comfortable and durable while doing office work as well as while performing
fairly heavy physical labour. The round edges do not interfere with the use of
laboratory gloves worn while performing low-risk analysis. You should, of
course, remove all jewelry to maximize personal safety if you work in
potentially hazardous situations. The ring turns slightly at various times and
still remains comfortable.
Eligibility
The Chemists' Ring is available for sale to any
ACPA Professional Chemist who is a member in good standing.
2010 Ring Prices
Ring Size
Composition
Price (2010)
3 to 8
14 Karat Yellow Gold
380.00
3 to 8
Sterling Silver
160.00
Prices
for individual rings are in Canadian funds and include GST. Each price is based
on ~5 grams of material. The price for 2011 will fluctuate with metal supply and
demand.
Ordering A Chemists' Ring
To place an order, e-mail Managewise (acpaoffice@pchem.ca)
with the following
Ring Request Form (DOC)
to arrange your payment. Approximately 60 days are required to create the
ring. Your ring will be delivered to the next ACPA Annual General Meeting held
in Nisku at the Royal Executive Inn on May 8, 2010 in Edmonton.
