The Danish Chemical Society

The Danish Chemical Society, whose past dates back to 1879, is a non-profit-making organisation, which has as its determination to endorse the advancement of chemistry in Denmark. Anyone with an attention in chemistry can apply for membership. By December 1st, 2008 the number of associates was approximately 800. The actions of the society are primarily based on income in the form of membership fees. The constitution defines the basis for the activities of the Society. Its Executive Committee (“Repræsentantskabet”), contains of the president, general members(“Bestyrelsen”) and representative for each of the eight partitions. Selected or designated individuals carry out specific supporting tasks. Many of the activities of the Society take place in the agenda of the divisions. The Danish Chemical Society is involved in both national and international activities. For some of these the Society collaborates with “Kemiingeniørgruppen”, the professional organisation for chemical engineers in Denmark.