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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 official liaison between the local chapters, the district and national ASDA. Each district trustee serves as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Term Length: Annual Session 2020 - Annual Session 2021

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

 Must attend and actively participate in the following meetings (Click here for exact dates):

  • ASDA Annual Sessions, 2020 (if elected, must attend 8-10 a.m. board meeting on March 8, 2020) and 2021
  • All Board of Trustees Meetings
  • Spring Council and Board of Trustees Meeting 2020
  • Fall Council and Board of Trustees Meeting 2020
  • National Leadership Conference 2020
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. 

Council and committee oversight

  • Serves on councils and committees as assigned.
  • Monitors the work of councils and committees. 
  • Approves new council or 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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