Welcome to ASDA’s 40th Annual Session! We’ll be in Baltimore, Maryland for the rest of the week but that doesn’t mean you’re rid of us. mouthing off is bringing the meeting to you this year. Photos, videos and attendee commentary are some of what you can expect all week long.
Can’t make it to the meeting? Or you’re here and you missed something? Just log onto mouthing off to get caught up! We’ll be blogging from Annual Session twice a day throughout the meeting. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, check back often!
First thing’s first – some Annual Session FAQs. The Council on Sessions is hosting two orientation meetings for those who are attending Annual Session for the first time. But you can have all the information right here at your fingertips. For additional resources, click continue reading!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the House of Delegates?
It is ASDA’s national policy-making body where association policy is determined and the Speaker of the House, the Vice-Presidents, and President are elected. The House of Delegates meets once each year and is comprised of two delegates from each chapter.
2. What are the duties of a delegate?
Delegates serve the dual role of representing their constituents in the House of Delegates and managing the local chapter according to association guidelines. Delegates also serve a pivotal role in the two-way flow of information between the national association and the local chapter.
3. What is a District Trustee?
There are a total of eleven district trustees who are elected by the Delegates from their districts, which they represent. They serve on ASDA’s Board of Trustees and are responsible for the administration and management of the association’s programs.
4. What is a resolution?
A resolution is a formal written proposal submitted for action. Resolutions should be devoted to a single, coherent issue and must call for action of some sort from the legislative body. Resolutions may not be verbally proposed from the floor, but must be submitted in writing by the announced deadline.
5. What is the purpose of the Exhibit Fair?
It allows attendees to connect with dental companies and organizations.
6. What are the responsibilities of the Reference Committees?
The primary duty of a Reference Committee is to recommend to the House of Delegates an appropriate course of action on matters that have been placed before it.
7. What is the District Delegate of the Year Award?
Trustees select one individual from their district who has improved the strength of their local chapter by contributing and supporting National ASDA. They then are to nominate their District Delegate of the Year for the (national) Delegate of the Year Award. The Delegate of the Year is selected by the Executive Committee from all the district nominees and presented at Annual Session.
8. What are the Ideal ASDA Chapter Awards?
They are several awards that honor outstanding achievements by ASDA chapters based on the Ideal ASDA Chapter criteria.
9. What is the Ryan Turner Memorial Scholarship?
Ryan Turner was a dedicated ASDA National leader who passed away during his fourth year of dental school. In memory of him and his dedication to organized dentistry, the scholarship is awarded to an ASDA leader who demonstrates the same qualities and characteristics Ryan exhibited.
More Orientation Materials for Annual Session
House of Delegates Quick Reference
2010 House of Delegates seating chart
Related posts:
Crest Girls & Oral-B-Boys, Dentistry in the Community
Website shout out: Marquette ASDA
Coming soon: Dental Reality TV
Comments (2)