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Trustees are selected by delegates from each district at ASDA Annual Session to serve a year-long term. The trustee guides chapters in their district and is the official liaison between the local chapters, the district and national ASDA. Each district trustee serves as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Required meetings for district trustees

Per Section 4 of ASDA’s Bylaws, “A member is eligible for election or appointment to a national leadership position if they are a member in good standing with their school and chapter, consents to candidacy and submits an application and required materials to the executive director by an established deadline. Candidates who apply for an officer position may not apply for any other national leadership position during the same application cycle.” 

District Trustee

Term Length: Annual Session 2027 - Annual Session 2028

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
  2. Must be able to attend all required meetings listed below and conference calls when necessary.
  3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates. 
  4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.

Required Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for district trustees.  

Responsibilities 
Strategic oversight 

  • Monitors ASDA strategic plan goals. 
  • Relays dental student issues or concerns from district.
  • Builds relationships with leaders in organized dentistry. 

Financial oversight

  • Approves association budget.
  • Reviews quarterly financial reports and monitors progress. 

Committee oversight

  • Serves on committees as assigned.
  • Monitors the work of committees. 
  • Approves new committee initiatives. 
  • Appoints national leaders. 

District management 

  • Communicates national ASDA strategic goals, initiatives, resources and news.
  • Serves as district chair and conducts election for successor.
  • Creates and manages district cabinet.
  • Executes a district meeting.
  • Maintains district governing documents.

Chapter management

  • May attend chapter meetings or conference calls to support chapters as needed. 
  • Prepares chapter members for national ASDA meetings.
  • Mentors potential leaders.
  • Assists with predental recruiting efforts and initiatives.

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