North Dental Club — Awarded for their “ Legislative Update Focused Meeting ,” which featured three local legislators , as well as PDA leaders and staff for a legislative Q & A and discussion . For more than 10 years , this group was defunct and only recently revitalized through the Component Relations Outreach Program . As a fledgling local dental organization , still getting its feet wet , this was an extraordinary accomplishment .
Philadelphia County Dental Society — Awarded for their “ Mock Board Meeting ,” Philadelphia County organized a tour of their local office for interested members and non-members that featured a mock board meeting for participants to experience volunteerism firsthand . The meeting was presided over by local leaders and included current , hot-button issues – giving attendees an understanding of what the local society does on their behalf .
Accepting for the Philadelphia County Dental Society ’ s “ Mock Board Meeting ,” Dr . Tom Nordone
Awarded for their “ Helping Hands of Dentistry ” program , which acknowledged members who donated their time and energy to volunteer in dental clinics , schools , abroad , etc . The program also brought attention to community organizations in need of additional volunteers .
Dr . Dennis Charlton presents a Great Idea Award to Dr . Karin Brian for Second District ’ s “ Helping Hands of Dentistry ” program .
Third District Dental Society — Awarded for their “ Annual Meeting New Dentist Recruitment .” Third District , in an effort to boost interest , attendance and membership among new dentists , invited them to attend 3 rd District ’ s Annual Meeting at no charge . The Annual Meeting includes a CE program , business meeting and lunch .
Second District Dental Society Awarded for their “ Local Lobby Day ,” a week-long grassroots advocacy campaign in which member dentists discussed issues of interest and built a better relationship with local policy makers .
Dr . D . Scott Aldinger accepts the award for Third District Dental Society ’ s “ Annual Meeting New Dentist Recruitment .”
Accepting for Second District ’ s “ Local Lobby Day ,” Dr . Linda Himmelberger .
For more information on these great programs , please contact component relations manager , Jessica Forte , at ( 800 ) 223-0016 , ext . 134 or jsf @ padental . org . Also , be sure to check out other great ideas , suggestions and helpful templates in the PDA Component Resource Center , located online at www . padental . org / crc .
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