Convention Recap

San Francisco, CA

If you weren't able to attend this year, you missed a lot, and we missed you!

Friday Oct. 19 we celebrated the accomplishments of seven very talented individuals at the Thelma J Neff Distinguished Service Awards. Thank you for your continued service to the Alliance!

Stephanie Test, Jane Binns, Joyce Hashimoto, Janelle Kauffman and Johanna Manasse, not pictured:  Melissa Voler and Tonya Shupe.

Later that evening we gathered at The View to relax and enjoy some time with friends, thanks Laurie Osborn and the Membership Council for organizing the fun!

Saturday Oct. 20 began with the AADA/ADPAC breakfast, 50 members from states all over the country were awarded for their efforts throughout the year, thanks for all of your hard work!

Megan Beatty, Teresa Theurer, Sue Gardener, Debbie Torbush and Nancy Uhlmansiek accepting awards

 
The House of Delegates was a productive meeting indeed, the Alliance conducted business efficiently, had a chance for some Q & A with ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathleen O'Loughlin and voted in a new mission statement!

Mission Statement
 The Alliance of the American Dental Association is a volunteer organization that supports its members and values its  partnership with the American Dental Association in advancing the oral health of the public.

Convention wrapped up with a reception celebrating out-going President, Debbie Torbush and in-coming President, Patsy Dumas!

The Foundation for Dental Health Education held a raffle raising $3034.00 for the Foundation! Judy Addabbo was the winner of a fancy new iPad, congratulations Judy!

 

We hope to see everyone at Convention 2013 in New Orleans!  

The Alliance is planning something HUGE!

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