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CAPD/ACDP Committees and Association Liaisons Working to Enhance Membership Value CAPD/ACDP has a number of standing Committees as well as appointed liaisons with other dental and industry associations, each with specific responsibilities in the service of CAPD/ACDP members. We feel that it is important for you to know that your Executive and Volunteers are actively engaged in the industry and looking out for your interests on both the domestic and international scene. Membership involvement is the hallmark of our Academy. If you are interested in serving on one of the committees, please contact the respective Chair or send an email to [email protected]. Committees Executive Membership Finance Nominating Scientific Chairperson and Members Chair: President- Dr. Raymond Lee Members are Elected Officers including the Vice President, Dr. Jennifer MacLellan, Secretary- Treasurer Dr. Gregory Westman and Immediate Past President, Dr. Paul Andrews. The EC may request advice from the Executive Director Dr. Ross Anderson, the Parliamentarian Dr. Rob Barsky, RCDC Director for Pediatric Dentistry liaison to CAPD/ACDP Dr. Paul Andrews, and other individuals as required. Chair: Vice President- Dr. Jennifer MacLellan. Members: Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Gregory Westman, Dr. John Wiles, Immediate Past President Dr. Paul Andrews and other individuals as required. Chair: Secretary-Treasurer- Dr. Gregory Westman. Members-Vice President Dr. Jennifer MacLellan and Dr. Ian McConnachie Chair: Immediate Past President- Dr. Paul Andrews. Members-President, Vice President and Secretary- Treasurer Chair: Dr. Trang Nguyen Members: Drs. Irwin Fried, Tracy Doyle and Shannon Fitzpatrick Purpose The Executive Committee shall be the managing body and shall constitute the Board of Directors of the Academy vested with full power to conduct the business of the Academy. It shall have the power to establish rules and regulations consistent with these Bylaws and to establish ad-interim policies and guidelines between Annual General Meetings when such policies and guidelines are necessary for the management of the Academy provided that all policies are presented to the General Assembly for ratification at the next Annual General Meeting of the Academy. Consider matters related to the interests and well-being of the members and promote membership in the Academy Prepare an annual budget for submission to the Executive Committee, and investigate and report on financial matters Nominate from the active and honourary membership, line officer positions. Purpose of the Scientific Committee: Organize the Graduate Student Scientific Session at annual meetings  Assist in the process of selection of topics and or themes in conjunction with annual scientific meetings