Pennsylvania Dental Association
House of
143 rd Annual Session
New Format an Overwhelming Success for Attendees
By Rob Pugliese , Director of Communications
Our 143 rd Annual Session was distinct from any other PDA gathering in recent history , but not because of a particular issue debated or a crucial decision made by the House of Delegates .
This year ’ s Annual Session could potentially be a game changer in the way House of Delegates business gets done . Rather than the customary four-day Annual Session , the 2011 meeting was conducted in a new , streamlined two-day format on April 8 and 9 at The Hotel Hershey .
The condensed slate and accelerated pace maintained a nice blend of business and social activity , with the House of Delegates meeting Friday , followed by Reference Committees and then numerous receptions held Friday evening . The District Caucuses kicked off Saturday , with voting in late morning , the House of Delegates Second Meeting in the afternoon and the President ’ s Dinner Dance honoring Dr . William Spruill closing the show Saturday evening .
A survey of the delegates and alternates showed that a huge majority approved of the new format and were pleased with the results it achieved in 2011 . In fact , the streamlined format was rated the number one thing that attendees liked about this year ’ s Annual Session .
Dr . Joseph Ross , Ninth District delegate , speaks during the Second Meeting of the House .
14 July / August 2011 • Pennsylvania Dental Journal