145 T H ANNUAL SESSION
Jerrold H . Axler , DDS General Chair
Bernie P . Dishler , DDS President
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Dr . Linda K . Himmelberger Registration
Dr . Cary J . Limberakis Finance and Fundraising
Dr . Elliott D . Maser Fun Run / Walk
Dr . Lauri A . Passeri Hospitality
Dr . Nancy R . Rosenthal President ’ s Dinner
Dr . Robert R . Singer Entertainment
Dr . Bruce R . Terry Printing and Publicity
For those who plan to arrive early on Thursday , April 25 , the International College of Dentistry-USA Section District 3 will offer a complimentary half day continuing education course titled “ Optimal Aging — Living to 100 ,” presented by nationally known speaker , Dr . Barbara J . Steinberg . This program is open to all Annual Session attendees as well as ICD members in the Harrisburg / Hershey area and is scheduled for 3:00 p . m . Thursday evening will be filled with opportunities to meet old friends and make new ones in the various district-sponsored hospitality suites .
The official opening of the PDA House of Delegates begins with the First Meeting at 8:00 a . m . on Friday , April 26 . Immediately following the conclusion of the First Meeting reference committee hearings will take place . It is important to note that every PDA member is invited to these reference committee hearings and is encouraged to take this opportunity to express their concerns and opinions on the issues that are presented during these hearings . This is an invaluable opportunity to present your thoughts to representatives from every region of the state . All delegates and alternates are invited to attend a complimentary luncheon hosted by PDAIS between the morning and afternoon reference committee sessions .
As is customary , Friday afternoon and evening will be dedicated to camaraderie . All attendees are invited to meet with old and new acquaintances at the receptions hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and PADPAC . In addition , Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry will host a dessert reception for all to enjoy . The district hospitality suites will be open following these events .
Saturday morning starts bright and early with the annual Fun Run / Walk . All walkers and runners will receive appropriately fashionable t-shirts and awards will be given to the winners of the various categories . District caucuses and the past president ’ s breakfast also will be held Saturday morning . Again , PDAIS will treat all the delegates and alternates to lunch . Following lunch , the House of Delegates will reconvene to discuss and vote on the important issues facing dentistry and PDA that were raised at the reference committee hearings . In addition , the members of the House will elect the new officers , ADA delegates and alternate delegates as well as our ADA trustee .
“ Tikkun Olam ,” the theme for this year ’ s meeting , is a Hebrew phrase literally translated as repairing the world . “ Tikkun Olam ,” a Judaic philosophy which dates to the early 16th century , affirms that one gains spiritual meaning in their life by serving the needs of the underserved and the vulnerable in society . Similar concepts are prevalent in other religions and we seek
to acknowledge the volunteer acts of many of our members by incorporating this theme in our annual celebration . Dr . and Mrs . Dishler embody the spirit of “ Tikkun Olam ” in their many and varied contributions to the needs of others in our society and were the inspiration for the use of this theme . In keeping with this year ’ s theme , you are requested to bring a nonperishable food item that will be distributed at the MOM-n-PA dental clinic on May 31 – June 1 , 2013 . Following the completion of the duties of the House of Delegates we will reconvene to celebrate the many accomplishments of this year ’ s Board of Trustees under the leadership of outgoing president , Dr . Bernie Dishler . Dr . Dishler and his wife , Lana , invite you and your family to attend the President ’ s Reception and Dinner Dance on Saturday for an evening of good food and conviviality . Continuing the recent tradition of celebrating our different heritages , the evening will feature entertainment by a Klezmer band . Klezmer music is the traditional dance and instrumental music of eastern European Jews that is played on celebratory occasions like weddings and bar mitzvahs . Also known as “ Jewish Jazz ,” these joyous and familiar tunes will raise the spirit and add to a fun evening .
As you review the program highlights in this section please note the various social events sponsored by PDAIS , the Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Thayer Laboratory . On behalf of the committee , I would like to express our appreciation to all our sponsors for their generosity in hosting these events . The members of the Annual Session Committee hope that you and your family come and enjoy the many activities during the meeting and enjoy the many attractions in Hershey . Golf , shopping , the Hershey Gardens , Zoo America , Chocolate World , restaurants and The Spa are either on site or within close proximity . Please feel free to contact the hotel ’ s guest services staff at ( 717 ) 534-8860 for information on things to see and do in the Sweetest Place on Earth ® . All spouses are encouraged to register and participate in the events planned by the Alliance of the Pennsylvania Dental Association . Please see page 17 for more information about those activities .
The committee members look forward to welcoming you to Hershey and we encourage you to check the website at www . padental . org / as for Annual Session updates .
See you in Hershey ,
Jerrold H . Axler , DDS General Chair
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