September/October 2016 | Page 8

IMPRESSIONS continued Stepping down off my soapbox, I want to again remind you that PDA is always working as your advocate and will continue to do so. In an ideal world, every one of our members would be in your face and passionate about legislative issues and advocacy, but our membership swings wide on this; and I have seen many who are content to belong, pay their dues and support PADPAC, knowing that someone is working to protect them. Heck I was one of them for a long time, but I also know it is important for those folks to respond to an action alert from PDA or ADA and contact their legislators when needed. It only takes a few clicks of a mouse. And just as important is your supporting our PAC. Our lobbyists from the Winter Group would tell you that the legislators know PDA and our issues, and that we can have influence with them on our issues when all the pieces come together. I hope you enjoy this issue and take the time to see what your PDA is doing for you on the Hill. I also hope that you take the opportunity for your voice to be heard whether it is on a legislative issue or an issue for your PDA leaders to address. We want to hear you – this is YOUR PDA! —STR3 6 S E P / O C T 2 0 1 6 | P E N N S Y LVA N I A D E N TA L J O U R N A L