CDDS Newsletter [2001 # 2]
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Spring Tri-District Meeting
Meeting at St. Simons is May 18-20
Featured Clinicians Dr. Joe Konzelman and Dr. Wayne Herman will provide us with an excellent Oral Medicine Update to include but not limited to common oral conditions, oral mucosal lesions,orofacial pain,xerostomia and a host of other related oral conditions. This topic is key to the entire patient population and relevant to all staff members. Join us for a great meeting May 18,19,20 at the King and Prince Resort,St. Simons Island. If you did not get your mailout call Don Benton for a duplicate. Remember to register separately for the Beach Party with the Hinman Society directly. Registration closes on May 11. Rooms must be reserved directly with the K&P 1-478-638-3631. For more info contact Don Benton 478-475-1980. Thanks !!
WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Paul W. Fraysure, Jr., D.M.D.
Dear Colleagues:
As you read this newsletter, my term of office as your president will be coming to an end with our annual tri-district meeting in St. Simons. It has been a gratifying year and the fulfillment of a life-long dream. I never thought that a boy from Kentucky could come to Georgia and be accepted as I have been. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to make so many friends by serving my profession and my community. Dentistry has been good to me, but I will never be able to give back as much as I have received.
It all began when I was fortunate enough to be brought to Middle Georgia by the U.S. Air Force, and then to buy the practice of George and Anne Hanse. It was shortly after that that I met Ty Ivey, whom I asked how I could become involved in organized dentistry. He told me to let it be known that I wanted to serve in some capacity. Before I could turn around, Bill Shipp called and asked me to be an alternate delegate to the GDA. For the next eight years I served as either an alternate delegate or delegate. Then, Alex Bell asked me to replace him as secretary/treasurer. Four years later, I was asked to go through the chairs from vice-president to president.
Along the way Leon Aronson, then president of the GDA, asked me to chair the GDA Relief and Necrology committee. Next came requests to chair three different committees for the GDA Annual Meeting.
I use myself as an example of how to become involved in organized dentistry. I am not unique for others before me have had similar experiences, but regardless of the individual or how they were involved, there are opportunities for anyone who is interested to become involved if you will just tell someone.
To my committee chairmen, I say thanks. Bill Argo, you directed one of the best legislative receptions we have ever had. To Nancy O’Brien, thanks for chairing a super-committee with your usual efficiency. Kendrick Mathews, you did a great job keeping our membership over 200. Our Council on Dental Health committee chairperson, Shirley Fisher, did a superb job with Children’s Dental Health Month. And Lindsay Holliday, your newsletters just get better and better as our e-mail list continues to grow. Craig McCroba, thanks for being our secretary/treasurer, a sometimes-thankless job. Bob Vedder, where would I be without your tidbits of wisdom? And finally, thank you Jay Harrington for being a confidante and excellent role model as immediate past president.
I want to thank my associate, Steve Holcomb, for his support, as well as two of my mentors, Russ Eyman and Jim Hall, whom I greatly admire and whose advice I greatly appreciate. And now it is with a great sense of pride that I pass the torch of leadership to my successor, Don Benton. Good luck, Don.
To my colleagues I say thank you for the opportunity that you afforded me by electing me to serve as your president. If I can be of further service to organized dentistry and the Central District Dental Society, all you have to do is ask.
GDA to meet in Biloxi?
The GDA President Elect Conference will be held the weekend of April 20-21. Don Benton and Kendrick Mathews will attend to further their knowledge of the GDA and to build better relationships among the districts.
One of the items to be discussed is the possibility of having a GDA Annual Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi. Don has requested input from our CDDS membership. He may be contacted by voice 478-475-1980, fax 475-5654 or email: t-doc@ix.netcom.com
Member's News
Richard Anderson - Richard, Jr. and Jonathan Anderson have both earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Donald Benton and
Jonathan Griggs are sharing a new building at 4128 Arkwright Rd. Don's new # is 478-475-1980.
Robert Boone and
Jimmy Cassidy, Jr. - Fellowship in the American College of Dentistry in Chicago, Oct. 2000.
Thomas Griffin's daughter Kara Leigh Griffin is starting classes at MCG School of Dentistry in August.
Jay Harrington - Recently promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the GA Army National Guard
Steve Holcomb was appointed to the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. It is a five year appointment to the commission that is composed of 3 commissioners from the ADA, 3 from the ADEA and 6 from the AADE. One of the primary functions is test construction and development. He attended his first meeting of the Joint Commission on March 20 and 21st in Chicago, which was preceded by a presentation that he made at the Mid-Winter meeting of the AADE on Regional Examination Format. He presented that same program at the Chicago Dental Society Meeting in February.
Sheila Shah <skshah@ix.netcom.com> has a new web site at www.maconsmiles.com
Bob Wright' s son Michael Wright, DDS, will receive his M.D. degree from Mercer University on June 2, 2001. Following graduation he will begin a residency in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, including a year of general surgery, at Metropolitan Health Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. He will be joining his wife, Bridget, who is currently doing a med/peds residency at Metro Health.
3 copies - Please place these dates in your office, home and pocket calendars
Important Dates to Remember:
Friday, May 18-20, 2001 Spring Tri-District Meeting St. Simons Island
Saturday, May 26 June 4, 2001 GDA Trip Windstar Cruise, Nice to Barcelona
Saturday, June 9, 2001 Planning Session. Location will be the home of Don and Kay Benton,125 Woodmere Trail,Macon. Closer to the meeting Don will get a map out to everyone.
Thursday, July 26-29, 2001 GDA Annual Meeting Sandestin Resort, FL
Postponed till next year - Hygiene Mixer - because they all already have jobs. Next year we hope to include Middle Georgia Technical College. We may also include the Junior classes. Contact - Sheila Shah.
Executive Committee Minutes
Date: February 13, 2001
Place: Dr. Ty Ivey's office
Attendees: Lindsay Holliday, Pat Patterson, Nancy O' Brien, Craig McCroba, Kendrick Mathews, Robert Vedder, Jay Harrington,
Robert Drawdy, Bobby Hurt, Paul Fraysure, John Bowman, Don Spillers, Bill Argo, Ty Ivey, Don Benton.
Dr. Fraysure called the meeting to order.
Dr. McCroba gave the Treasurer's report.
Dr. Mathews reported on membership. As of Jan. 31, 2001 CDDS has 207 paid
members.
Dr. Mathews announced he along with Don Benton and Lindsay Holliday were
organizing a telephone tree.
Dr. Argo congratulated members on their attendance at the reception at the
City Club. There were 14 legislators and 54 dentists at the event. Among
those in attendance were the Mayor of Macon, Lt. Governor, President of the
GDA Mike Rainwater and the Executive Director of GDA Martha Phillips.
Dr. Argo informed members that 9 dentists had signed up to go to Law Day at
the State Capitol. He stressed that CDDS needs a better trunout next year.
Recognizable dental faces at the state capitol improves our position when
issues crucial to dentistry are being considered by the legislators.
Dr. O'Brien reported the GDA would like each district to sponsor one Corps
C.E. course per year. CDDS will present a C.E. course at Macon Centerplex
on Oct. 26, 2001. As of now it will not be a Corps eligible course.
Dr. Vedder announced Lindsay Holliday and Jay Harrington have been nominated
for Honorable Fellows.
Dr. Vedder reported the CDDS Nominating Committee has selected Shirley
Fisher as candidate for Vice President, and Steve McClain for GDA alternate
delegate.
Don Benton congratulated Dr. Fraysure on the Spouse/Dr. social at the
Museum of Aviation. To those who missed out this is a wonderful event for
us to socialize and have our spouses meet others.
Dr. O'Brien informed members that Macon State College Hygiene school will be
decreasing enrollment to 13 starting in 2003. Faculty cutbacks are also
taking place.
Dr. Benton reminded members of Tri-District meeting at St. Simons May 18-20,
2001.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted.
W. Craig McCroba
Secretary
Treasurer's Report
Balance brought forward
$5523.16
Checking Account Withdrawals
Macon Letter Service-Dr./Spouse
300.60
Mailout & Postage
MBNA-CDDS Caucus Breakfast GDA 215.63
House of Delegates
Mike Fuller-Entertainment Dr./Spouse Social 250.00
Robins Enlisted Club-Food Dr/Spouse Social 1949.25
Museum of Aviation-Room Rental Dr/Spouse
Macon Letter Service-Feb. CDDS Mtg. Newsletter 453.36
& Postage
Robins Enlisted Club-Feb. CDDS Mtg. Dinner 1192.40
Total Withdrawals
4560.24
Deposits
Feb. CDDS Mtg. registration
720.00
GDA members dues
10088.75
Total Deposits
10808.75
Balance as of 3/29/01
11771.67
Money Market Account as of Dec. 31, 2000 11353.30
Submitted by Craig McCroba
Treasurer
President - Paul Fraysure
President-elect - Don Benton
Vice-President - Kendrick Mathews
Secretary-Treasurer - Craig McCroba
Editor - Lindsay Holliday
Committees
Constitution & By-Laws - John Bowman
Council on Dental Health - Shirley Fisher
Membership Services - Nancy O’Brien
*Chemical Dependency/Well Being - Don Spillers
Peer Review - Tom Woodcock
*Ethics - Pete Gaines
ADA Delegation - Ty Ivey
Awards - Jay Harrington
Forensic Dentistry - Jay Harrington
Governmental Affairs - Bill Argo
*GADPAC - Bill Argo
*Legislative - Bill Argo
*LAW Day Program - Bill Argo
Finance - Paul Fraysure
Retention & Recruitment - Kendrick Mathews
*Beginning Practice - Robert Drawdy
*Relief/Necrology
*Student Relations
Public Relations - Lindsay Holliday
*Web Page - Jim Hall
*Dental Hygiene Liaison - Sheila Shah
Delegates: Bob Vedder, Alex Bell, Kendrick Mathews, Bobby Hurt, Pat Patterson
Alternate Delegates: Gary Pool, Bill Argo, Thomas Griffin, Nancy O’Brien , Jay Harrington
You didn't recieve this newsletter a week ago by computer? Please send your email address to CDDS editor - Lindsay Holliday. Mail it to teeth@mindspring.com
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LETTER FROM TOOTH FAIRY
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While we make every attempt to leave a monetary reward in the case
of lost or stolen children's teeth, we were unable to process your
request for the following reason (s) indicated below:
( ) the tooth could not be found
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appropriate action
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tooth fairy
( ) you are age 12 or older at the time your request was received
( ) the tooth is still in your mouth
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time of our visit
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or were missing
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[ ] string [ ] pliers [ ] gunpowder [ ] hammer marks [ ] chisel
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Thank you for your request, and we look forward to serving you in
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