2010
Resolution Number: 100-2010 ASDA Member Dues Increase
2009
Resolution Number: 101-2009 Chapter Meeting Template and Resources
Resolution Number: 102RC-2009 Low Member Participation Initiative
2008
Resolution Number: 100RC-2008 Past ASDA Leadership Reception at the ADA Annual Session
Resolution Number: 101-2008 International Dues Increase
Resolution Number: 102-2008 Addition of New Dental School to ASDA Districts
2007
Resolution Number: 100-2007 ASDA Member Dues Increase
Resolution Number: 101RC-2007 Communication of Predental Membership Status to Local Chapters and Compensation for Recruitment Therof
Resolution Number: 102RC-2007 ADA Dues Increase for ASDA Members
Resolution Number: 301RC-2007 ASDA Student Code of Ethics
Resolution Number: 100-2010
Title: ASDA Member Dues Increase
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: Executive Committee
Address Strategic Plan Goal(s): Supports all strategic plan goals
Financial Impact: Yes
Board of Trustees Comments: Board recommends a yes vote
Reference Committee Comments:
Background: Per HOD 103-2004, ASDA National Dues are considered on an annual basis. The last dues increase was approved in 2007 and implemented in 2009. The organization will operate for three years without any additional dues increases. A five year financial analysis projects a potential operating deficit beginning in 2011. To assist in offsetting this deficit, we suggest a $3 increase that with House approval, will take place in 2012; therefore, be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that national dues for active predoctoral members be increased to $75, and be it further
Resolved, that national dues for active predental members be increased to $58, and be it further
Resolved, that national dues for active associate members be increased to $58, and be it further
Resolved, that national dues for active international members be increased to $83, and be it further
Resolved, that national dues for active international student members be increased to $88, and be it further
Resolved, that these dues increases will take effect beginning with the 2012 budget.
Action: Placed on the Consent Calendar.
House Action: Adopted by the House on the Consent Calendar
Resolution Number: 101-2009
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Title: Chapter Meeting Template and Resources
Addresses Strategic Plan Goals: 4* Chapter Assistance and Programming
Financial Impact: None
| Sponsors: |
Anahita Taraporewalla |
Southern California |
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Gregg Chan |
Southern California |
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Tristan Galloway |
Southern California |
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Pearl Ambrosio |
Southern California |
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Andrew Seymore |
Southern California |
Reference Committee Comments:
Board of Trustees Comments: Board recommends a yes vote
Background: Local ASDA chapter meetings, lunch and learns, and activities are the events that the majority of members are exposed to, whereas only a select few are able to attend Annual Session, Regional Meetings and Lobby Day. The resources for these local meetings and events are generally produced and provided by the local members themselves, and would be excellent resources to share with other ASDA chapters who may be seeking to provide similar meetings to their members.
Seeing that many chapter meetings are similar across the nation (ASDA Orientation, ADPAC Drives, Pizza and Politics, etc…), it would be prudent to provide meeting / activity templates and resources that chapters can access in order to enhance their current meetings.
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the Council on Membership conduct an annual review of chapter development resources, and be it further,
Resolved, that ASDA Staff investigate new ways to discover what resources chapters require, and be it further,
Resolved, that ASDA staff compile existing resources from current ASDA chapters and create new chapter development resources at the request of individual chapters as necessary.
Action: Placed on the Consent Calendar
House Action: Adopted by the House on the Consent Calendar
Resolution Number: 102RC-2009
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Title: Low Member Participation Initiative
Addresses Strategic Plan Goals:
Financial Impact:
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Name: |
Chapter: |
District: |
| Key Sponsor: |
Tessa Modiri |
MD |
3 |
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Edgar Radjabli |
MD |
3 |
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Andrew Pakchoian |
MD |
3 |
Reference Committee Comments: Reference Committee recommends a yes vote.
Board of Trustees Comments:
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that ASDA develop a Low Member Participation Task Force that would identify and evaluate local chapters in need, and be it further
Resolved, that this Task Force devise mechanisms to increase student involvement and participation on the local level.
Action: The Chair moves the substitution of 102RC-2009 for 102-2009, with a recommendation to adopt 102RC-2009 with a yes vote.
House Action: Adopted by the House
Resolution Number: 100RC-2008
Title: ASDA Past ASDA Leadership Reception at the ADA Annual Session
Financial Impact:
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: Reference Committee on Membership
Reference Committee Comments:
Board of Trustees Comments: Board recommends a yes vote
Supports Strategic Plan Goals: #1 — Dental Student Advocacy
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that ASDA research past ASDA leaders (Board of Trustees) contact information from the ADA directory, and be it further
Resolved, that ASDA contact these leaders and provide the opportunity to join ASDA as an Associate member, and be it further
Resolved, ASDA researches and pursues funding sources to host these past leaders (Board of Trustees) at the ASDA reception at the ADA Annual Session beginning in 2009.
Action: The Chair moves the substitution of 100RC-2008 for 100-2008, with a recommendation to adopt 100RC-2008 with a yes vote.
House Action: Adopted by the House
Resolution Number: 101-2008
Title: International Dues Increase
Financial Impact: None
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: Board of Trustees
Reference Committee Comments:
Board of Trustees Comments: Board recommends a yes vote
Supports Strategic Plan Goals:
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the ASDA international member dues be immediately increased by $5 for ADA membership, and be it further
Resolved, that the ADA fund the database modifications required for ASDA to implement this change.
Action: Placed on Consent Calendar
House Action: Adopted by the House on Consent Calendar
Resolution Number: 102-2008
Reference Committee Assignment:
Title: Addition of New Dental School to ASDA Districts
Financial Impact: None
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Name: |
Chapter: |
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Macy Hyvonen |
Arizona |
Reference Committee Comments: Membership
Board of Trustees Comments:
Supports Strategic Plan Goals:
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the American Student Dental Association’s Bylaws, Part III Regions be amended to add Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine to District 10.
Action: Placed on Consent Calendar
House Action: Adopted by the House on Consent Calendar
Resolution Number: 100RC-2008
Title: ASDA Past ASDA Leadership Reception at the ADA Annual Session
Financial Impact:
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: Reference Committee on Membership
Reference Committee Comments:
Board of Trustees Comments: Board recommends a yes vote
Supports Strategic Plan Goals: #1 — Dental Student Advocacy
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that ASDA research past ASDA leaders (Board of Trustees) contact information from the ADA directory, and be it further
Resolved, that ASDA contact these leaders and provide the opportunity to join ASDA as an Associate member, and be it further
Resolved, ASDA researches and pursues funding sources to host these past leaders (Board of Trustees) at the ASDA reception at the ADA Annual Session beginning in 2009.
Action: The Chair moves the substitution of 100RC-2008 for 100-2008, with a recommendation to adopt 100RC-2008 with a yes vote.
House Action: Adopted by the House
Resolution Number: 104RC-2008
Title: Organization of Pre-dental ASDA Chapters & Representation
Financial Impact: None
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: Reference Committee on Membership
Reference Committee Comments:
Board of Trustees Comments:
Supports Strategic Plan Goals: Membership and Chapter Development
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the Board of Trustees and Council on Membership investigate strategies to include pre-dental representation at ASDA Annual Sessions and Regional Meetings.
Action: The chair moves the substitution of 104RC-2008 for 104-2008, with a recommendation to adopt 104RC-2008 with a yes vote.
House Action: Adopted by the House
Resolution Number: 100-2007
Title: ASDA Member Dues Increase
Addresses Strategic Plan Goals: Supports all strategic plan objectives
Financial Impact: Yes
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: Executive Committee
Board of Trustees Comments: Board unanimously recommends a yes vote
Reference Committee Comments: The Reference Committee recommends a yes vote.
Background: Per HOD 103-2004, ASDA National Dues are considered on an annual basis. A financial status review revealed that ASDA must recommend a dues increase. There is a loss of non dues revenue resulting from excluding companies and organizations representing student loans from certain marketing and sponsorship activities with ASDA, considering the current regulatory environment. To assist in supplementing the loss of this revenue, we suggest a $2 increase that with House approval, will take place in 2009.
The House of Delegates approved dues for active predoctoral members for 2007 to be $67 and dues for 2008 to be $70. We are requesting dues for 2009 to be confirmed at $72.
The House of Delegates approved dues for active predental members for 2007 to be $50 and dues for 2008 to be $53. We are requesting dues for 2009 to be confirmed at $55.
The House of Delegates approved dues for active associate members for 2007 to be $50 and dues for 2008 to be $53. We are requesting dues for 2009 to be confirmed at $55.
The House of Delegates approved dues for active international members for 2007 to be $75 and dues for 2008 to be $78. We are requesting dues for 2009 to be confirmed at $80.
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that national dues for active predoctoral members be increased to $72, and be it further
Resolved, that national dues for active predental members be increased to $55, and be it further
Resolved, that national dues for active associate members be increased to $55, and be it further
Resolved, that national dues for active international members be increased to $80, and be it further
Resolved, that these dues increases will take effect beginning with the 2009 budget.
Action: The Chairman moves the adoption of 100-2007 with a recommendation to vote yes.
House Action: The resolution was adopted by the House of Delegates.
Resolution Number: 101RC-2007
Title: Communication of Predental Membership Status to Local Chapters and Compensation for Recruitment Thereof
Addresses Strategic Plan Goals: Membership and Chapter Development
Financial Impact: Minimal
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: Brenon Farmer University of Oklahoma
Board of Trustees Comments:
Reference Committee Comments: The Reference Committee recommends a yes vote.
Background: Chapters do not currently know who the predental members are and there is no incentive to seek out additional predental members
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, The Council on Membership shall investigate the best methods to distribute predental membership information to appropriate chapters with the following suggestions:
- Change applications to allow predental students to select specific schools to which information would be distributed
- Investigate possible financial compensation for predental recruitment efforts
And be it further
Resolved, The Council on Membership shall report to the Board of Trustees at the 2008 Spring Leadership Conference.
Action: The Chairman moves the substitution of 101RC-2007 for resolution 101-2007.
House Action: The resolution was adopted by the House of Delegates.
Resolution Number: 102RC-2007
Title: ADA dues incentives for ASDA members
Addresses Strategic Plan Goals: Membership benefits enhancement (Ranked #5)
Financial Impact: None
Reference Committee Assignment: Membership
Sponsors: University of Louisville
Board of Trustees Comments:
Reference Committee Comments: The Reference Committee recommends a yes vote.
Background: A primary goal of the ASDA is to foster and facilitate an efficient and enthusiastic transition from student involvement to membership in the ADA and organized dentistry as a whole. As it currently stands, there is no distinctive dues incentive for the transition to the ADA upon graduation for ASDA members. Presently, the ADA offers the following incentives to all students regardless of membership in ASDA.
- 1st year post graduation – free
- 2nd year post graduation – 75% reduction
- 3rd year post graduation – 50% reduction
- 4th year post graduation – 25% reduction
This resolution aims to launch an investigation into increasing dues incentives for ASDA members to promote involvement in organized dentistry through ADA membership following graduation.
Furthermore, the ASDA recognizes that the ADA would have the direct benefit of increased market share of graduating dentists. This would occur by taking advantage of the ASDA’s 87% market share of approximately 17,000 dental students. A collaborative effort between the ASDA and the ADA to encourage a smooth and free transition is mutually beneficial.
This collaboration would decrease the marketing expenditures in both time and money for the ADA, while providing a huge incentive to be an ASDA member
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that Council on Membership shall investigate the best incentive to increase ADA membership in ASDA school members graduating dental school and residency programs, and be it further
Resolved, that Council on Membership is encouraged to collaborate with ADA Council on Membership, and ADA Office of Student Affairs for appropriate incentives. And be it further
Resolved, the following incentive structure is suggested:
- 1st year post graduation – free
- 2nd year post graduation – free
- 3rd year post graduation – 50% reduction
- 4th year post graduation – 25% reduction
And be it further
Resolved, that Council on Membership shall present findings to the 2008 House of Delegates.
Action: The Chair moves the substitution of 102RC-2007 for resolution 102-2007.
House Action: The resolution was adopted by the House of Delegates
Resolution Number: 301RC-2007
Title: ASDA Student Code of Ethics
Addresses Strategic Plan Goals: #7 – Governance Changes
Financial Impact: None
Reference Committee Assignment: Governance and Professional Issues
Sponsors: Executive Committee
Board of Trustees Comments:
Reference Committee Comments: Committee recommends a yes vote on resolution 301RC
Background: In June, the American Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, and American Dental Education Association hosted an Ethics Symposium to discuss how the future of dentistry can maintain ethical principles and integrity. The ASDA Executive Committee attended and participated in discussions revolving around unethical behavior among dental students. In light of recent allegations of unethical behavior of students across the nation, the Executive Committee believes that it is appropriate to raise the awareness level among our members of the importance of ethical behavior. ASDA currently has a Student Code of Ethics (2002) that all members are expected to adhere to. We believe that the code adopted in 2002 should be reviewed to determine if any revisions are necessary. References to the need for ethical behavior should be included in the ASDA constitution, and also be included on the ASDA membership application.
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the Bylaws, Part I – Membership include a Section 8 as follows: Ethics – Members shall voluntarily abide by the ASDA Student Code of Ethics and be it further
Resolved, that the Membership Application include the following statement: Members shall voluntarily abide by the ASDA Student Code of Ethics as stated in Section 8 of the Bylaws and be it further
Resolved, that the current ASDA Student Code of Ethics (2002), Policy statement E-7 be referred to the Council on Membership for review and possible revision and be it further
Resolved, that the Council on Communications investigate the most effective means of publicizing and distributing the ASDA student Code of Ethics to all current ASDA members, and to all new ASDA members and be it further
Resolved, that the Council on Membership report recommendations to the 2008 House of Delegates.
Action: The Chairman moves the substitution of 301RC-2007 for 301-2007.
House Action: The resolution was adopted by the House of Delegates.