Central District Dental Society
| Central District Dental Society |
| Newsletter 2005 #1 |
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District
Meeting CDDS Meeting
RSVP - cards with
$15 to Thursday, February 24 - RAFB - LtCol Randy McDaniel - Orofacial Pain and Friday Continuing Education: a greater-depth conference about Orofacial Pain. Hours to be announced Dr. Don Benton 4128 Arkwright Rd. Suite B, Macon 31210 <t.doc@cox.net > o-475-1980 You will need to RSVP for both days. There will be two lists. EVERY VISITOR WILL NEED A PICTURE ID OR THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ONTO BASE. NO EXCEPTIONS. |
| EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, Ty Ivey's office 1902 Forsyth Street, Macon All Committee Chairpersons, Delegates, and Officers are members of the Executive Committee and are required to attend. Other interested district members are welcome to attend. |
| Words From the President |
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How many times has a patient stated they had their teeth cleaned and examined about a year ago when in fact upon checking we found it was really 3 or 4 years. Time is fleeting as we age. This reflection on time can be just as relevant when we focus on our participation in our dental profession. Do we say I'll go to Law Day next year or I'll miss just this meeting and pretty soon a year or two has gone by without doing anything. We all lead busy lives, its easy to do. Please do several things to help dentistry and also have a good time doing it . Call Jay Harrignton and sign up for Law Day, February 15th. We have some important issues, before the Legislature this year. Your help is needed. Also the Tri-District meeting is coming May 12 - 15th at Hilton Head. This is a wonderful venue with the beach, shopping, golf and more. A lot of work is being done by your President-Elect Don Spillers. We promise a good time as well as terrific C.E. Remember to sign up before the deadline for the meeting at WRAFB Feb. 24th. Same day signings are not permitted due to security measures at the base. Don't miss a good evening of fellowship and C.E. by Lt. Col. Randy McDaniel on "Orofacial Pain". I hope each of you will consider participating in these worthwhile events. If you haven't been attending, we miss you. Help us to remain a strong CDDS and a voice in the GDA. Respectfully, Craig McCroba |
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BOT
-Tri District meeting on May 13, 14, and 15 at the
Westin on Hilton Head Island. The program will be financial and
practice management in nature.-A survey is currently circulating from a group called The Concerned Dentists of Georgia. If you receive this, please call the GDA to let them know you received it. -BOT voted to not comp the dues of legislators in the future. We believe this protects the legislators as well as the GDA. -We need a contact person from the Central District to work with the GDA on a meeting on Direct Reimbursement. This meeting will be planned by the GDA and the cost to be split by the GDA and the district. Please call Don Spillers if you are interested in serving. -Any member with dental care in a Nursing Home environment that would like to be added to the Nursing Home Task Force, please call Craig McCroba or Don Spillers. -Some of the major insurance companies will be sending out letters of intent to sign you up for the new Medicare Plan to be managed by these companies. Please know what you are signing before you sign. Use the GDA Contracts Analysis Service. -Look for "Is Your Office in Compliance?" in the GDA Action. -New Federal Law has come down giving volunteers in free clinics medical malpractice coverage. Respectfully, Don Spillers **My new e-mail address is dspilortho@alltel.net |
| CDDS EXECUTIVE
MINUTES and Treasurer's
Report |
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Treasurer's
Report
Balance Brought Forward 12,532.08Withdrawals Preferred Trophies 23.17 MGTC Scholarship 500.00 CGTC Scholarship 500.00 Healy Pointe CC Nov. Mtg. 1,897.44 Macon Letter Service/Mailouts 807.14 City Club of Macon 2,190.38 CDDS Caucus Breakfast Jan.9,2005 358.02 Deposits Remaining Dues Allocation from GDA 450.00 November Mtg Revenue 690.00 EDDS Tri-District portion 649.35 SEDDS Tri-District portion 649.35 Balance $8,704.63 Money Market Balance $7,798.05 Submitted By Don Benton Minutes of CDDS Executive
Committee
Nov.16,2004,Office of Dr. Jim Hall Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm Attending:C.McCroba,B.Argo,A.Peters,J.Bowman,P.Fraysure, S.McLean,J.Harrington,B.Vedder,D.Spillers,L.Holliday, M.Loden,N.O'Brien,S.Shah,K.Mathews,S.Fisher,J.Hall,D.Holliman-Smith,D.Benton Approval of Sept. EC Meeting Minutes. Treasury Report: See Below. Also noted was follow-up of the shortfall at Tri-District Mtg to recoup EDDS and SEDDS. Reviewed Sign-ups for Mtg Thurs. Night at Healy Point 56 including Guests. Legislative report:J.Harrington reviewed contact list and encouraged early contact with legislators for Legislative Reception on Dec.8 at the City Club of Macon.Law Day for our District is Feb.15,2005.Sign up with Jay. BOT Report: D.Spillers reviewed Meeting on Oct.23.See Nov. Newsletter for important details. Board of Dentistry: B.Vedder noted that new rules had passed regarding many issues.Licensure by credentials anxiolysis vs. conscious sedation,teaching license and some others.B.V. encouraged all to thank this hard-working Board for the thankless work they do. Membership:D.Holliman-Smith encouraged all to get dues paid in a timely manner to be sure our count is accurate. Also noted was CDDS is at 82% members vs.non-members. ADA Delegation:No Report Hygiene Schools: S.Shah noted that selections had been made for presenting scholarship checks at Thurs. Mtg.They will be in attendance from MGTC and CGTC. C.McCroba noted that he will be presenting CGTC Director Joye Hamblin with an appreciation award for her dedicated service to the school and Students. GDIS: No Report. New Dentist Cmt. M.Loden noted new member applicant Nitsa Gilbert is in-process for membership. Old Business: Tri District Mtg Scheduled for May 13-15 at Hilton Head Island,SC S.Fisher reviewed Give Kids A Smile Feb.4 Programs in Vidalia and at Boys and Girls Clubs Statewide.Also in Greensboro coinciding with PFA Mtg.Sign up with Shirley or GDA contact Nelda Greene. New Business: Feb.District Mtg at WRAFB on Feb.24,CE on Friday Feb.25 all day. BOT Mtg.Jan 8 D. Spillers to attend Motion made,seconded and passed to allow P. Fraysure and D. Holliman Smith with C.McCroba to act on a request by Member.Andy McDaniel for waiver of CDDS Dues while activated for active duty status. Nominating Committee needs to elect two members at the Mtg. Thurs.to fill at-large positions. No other Business, adjourn at 9:05pm. |
| Member's News: Governmental
Affairs:
February 15th CDDS LAW Day at the
Capitol. Remember to pay your GADPAC contribution. This is the BEST money you can spend to help your Association make a difference. If you have any questions, call me at (478) 453-8666---- Jay Harrington |
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Important
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CALENDAR OF
EVENTS FOR 2005
Jan. TBA Spouse’s Night - Details to be decided Feb. 4 - 3rd Annual "Give Kids A Smile Day" Feb. 22 CDDS Executive Committee Meeting Feb. 24 CDDS Meeting - RAFB - LtCol Randy McDaniel - Orofacial Pain Feb. 15 CDDS Law Day March 7-9 ADA Washington Leadership Conference March 17-19 Hinman Dental Meeting April 2 GDA Board of Trustees Meeting-(Don Spillers) April 22-23 ADA Membership Conference May 12-15 Tridistrict Dental Meeting (Location TBA) June 18 GDA Board of Trustees Meeting-(Don Spillers) July 28-31 GDA Annual Meeting- Sawgrass Marriott - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida |
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CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICERS
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| Central District Officers 2004-2005 President - Craig McCroba President-elect - Don Spillers Vice-President - Deena Holliman-Smith Secretary-Treasurer - Don Benton Editor - Lindsay Holliday Committees: Awards - Shirley Fisher Constitution & Bylaws - John Bowman Council on Dental Health - Shirley Fisher Finance - Kendrick Mathews Forensic Dentistry - Ashley Walker Governmental Affairs - Jay Harrington (Mentorship) - Paul Fraysure Membership Services - Deena Holliman-Smith Peer Review - Thomas Woodcock Public Relations - Lindsay Holliday Recruitment & Retention - Deena Holliman-Smith GDHC - Jim Hall GDIS - John Ferguson GDEF Paul Fraysure GDA Delegates Bob Vedder, Gary Pool, Bill Argo, Thomas Griffin, Nancy O’Brien Alternate Delegates Jay Harrington, Steve McLain, Alfred Peters, Mike Loden , Kendrick Mathews GDA BOT - Ty Ivey , Don Spillers ADA Delegate - Ty Ivey |
| Extra News that did not make publication: |
| Posted on Fri, Feb. 25, 2005 page 12-C http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/business/10985670.htm Dentist to be honored by association By Linda S. Morris Telegraph Staff Writer Dentist D.T. Walton, the first black person appointed in 1969 to the Bibb County Board of Education, will receive an award for his community involvement. Walton will be presented the 2005 Business of the Year Award by the After Five Professional Networking Association during the organization's black-tie dinner and gala tonight, according to a news release. After Five is a not-for-profit, community-based organization designed to build a support system that fosters networking in the community. "Dr. Walton is an inspiration to the community," Win Roshell, After Five president and CEO, said in the release. "He has done so much for so many and we just want to show our appreciation for his leadership and for his gifts." Walton is affiliated with a number of professional organizations and has served on numerous boards in Macon, according to the release. He is a life member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, the NAACP and the Georgia, American and National Dental associations. He has been a dentist in private practice since 1963 |
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will be a planning session
for the 2005-2006 calendar year for the Central District on June the
17th at Don Spillers house. My address is 2859 hwy 41 N. We will meet
at 1:00 at my house since there are several people that will work a
half day on that friday. Lunch will be provided so come hungry. Please
email or call to let me know who will be attending so we can provide
the lunches. Directions: Take the russell parkway exit and go east on russell to the 1st traffic light. Turn right at the first light and travel 1.3 miles to two brick columns and black gates on the right. 2859 will be on the mailbox. 478-953-1994 home 478-952-7490 cell dspilortho@aol.com Charles H. Robertson, DDS -HAWKINSVILLE - Charles H. Robertson, DDS, age 62, of Hawkinsville, GA died Wednesday, August 10, 2005 in the Taylor Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Friday, August 12, 2005 in the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Bill Jackson-Adams, Dr. Gary Abbott and Rev. Larry Byrd officiating. Burial will be in the Harmony-Smyrna Cemetery in Dooly County. -He was a native of Dooly County and a member of the Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church and Assistant Organist. He graduated from Vienna High School, Mercer University and Emory School of Dentistry, He was a member of Psi Omega Dental Fraternity at Emory and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at Mercer. He practiced dentistry in Hawkinsville for thirty-five years and was a captain in the Air Force Dental Corps at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. Dr. Robertson was a member of the Rotary Club, ADA, GDA, and Central District Society. Charles was preceded in death by his wife of thirty years, Lillian Beeland Robertson of Reynolds, GA and parents Henry and Maree Robertson. -Survivors include his son, Michael and wife Natasha Robertson; grandchildren, Haley and Kyle Robertson of Bonaire; fiance, Darrell S. Bell of Hawkinsville; one sister Elaine Ellis of Americus; nieces, Robin Bell and Martha Jo Busby of Americus; and Step-mom Laura Robertson of Unadilla. -Visitation will be from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Clark Funeral Home. -Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, GA is in charge of the arrangements. Published in The Telegraph on 8/11/2005. http://www.legacy.com/macon/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=14799613 |
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