Draft minutes first District Caucus ada-washington, dc november 8, 2015

Draft MINUTES

First District Caucus

ADA-Washington, DC

November 8, 2015

Call to order: Dr. Fisch (Caucus Coordinator) at 7:45 am
Roll call- Dr. Tandy (Secretary/Treasurer): A quorum was present.
Absent- Drs. Tim Oh, Charlie Silvius
Welcome to Guests: Dr. Robert Faiella, Past President-ADA, Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, Vice President -ADA, David Lane, ASDA-Boston University
Minutes- The Minutes from the 9-17-15 Nashua Caucus were accepted.
EDIC Contribution-Dr. Rich LaGuercio discussed EDIC and their support of the First District suite.
District Representative Meeting-Drs. Knapp and Martin- A meeting was held to review protocols and expectations for the HOD and its processes. These protocols were discussed with the Caucus.
ADPAC Update- Dr. Shenkin encouraged 100% participation in the ADPAC campaign.

Representative Dr. Babin, presented his views to the Caucus.

Caucus Coordinator- Dr. Fisch informed the caucus of upcoming events, expectations and timetables associated with the meeting. Questions for the ADA candidates will be coordinated by the Whip and Vice Whip.
Strategic Planning -Dr. Tandy reported a move towards a caucus centric strategic plan. The ADA MOM was also acknowledged.
Taskforce on the Midlevel Provider-Dr. Mooney reported that a meeting will be held at the end of the caucus.
CAS Report- Dr. Andrea Richman reported on the annual meeting.
President elect candidates- Drs. Gary Roberts, Gary Yonemoto, and Hilton Israelson presented to the Caucus.

Second Vice President Candidates- Drs. Fred Wetzel, Irene Marron-Tarazzi , Peter Trager, and Mark Thomas addressed the Caucus.
ADA Treasurer- Dr. Ron Lemmo reported on the budget.
Chair of CDEL- Discussed resolution 77RC
Caucus Coordinator Election-Dr. Richard Rosato was elected as Caucus Coordinator.

Reference Committee Reports:
Budget, Business and Administrative Matters- Dr. Lustbader, Chair
All resolutions and positions, as presented by the ADA Reference Committees, were approved as written.


Membership and Planning–Dr. Ahern, Chair
All resolutions and positions as presented by the ADA Reference Committees, were approved as written.

Dental Education, Science, and Related Matters-Dr. Rutt, Chair
All resolutions and positions, as presented by the ADA Reference Committees, were approved as written

except 77, which was moved in lieu of 77RC. 78 was also returned to the consent calendar.

Legislative, Health, Governance and Related Matters-Dr. Branon, Chair
All resolutions and positions, as presented by the ADA Reference Committees were approved as written.

Dental Benefits, Practice, and Related Matters-Dr. Calitri-Chair
All resolutions and positions, as presented by the ADA Reference Committees, were approved as written.

Caucus- Dr. Fisch recognized outgoing delegates Calitri, Giamberardino, Welnak, Branon, Oh and Kouzounas,

and outgoing caucus officers Drs. Tandy, Martin, and Knapp. Dr. Fisch also thanked the Caucus and Trustee for their support. Kathy Boyce of MDS was acknowledged for her tireless work on the district finances.

The announced caucus date for 2016 is October 1 in Nashua.

The ADA meeting in Denver will be October 20-25, 2016.

The meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM

Respectfully submitted by Dr. Bruce Tandy, Secretary/Treasurer