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Schedule
Wednesday, March 4
4–8 p.m.
Registration
6–8 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
7–7:45 a.m.
Breakfast and registration
8–9 a.m.

House of Delegates business meeting I

This is the official opening of the House of Delegates which includes an introduction of guests and leaders, an orientation of ASDA's House of Delegates, a financial report and the presidential address from Craig McKenzie, Pennsylvania ‘21.

9–9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30–11 a.m.

House of Delegates business meeting II

This meeting includes presentations from the Executive Committee and Speaker of the House candidates. 
11–11:30 a.m.

Newbie Orientation

This is an orientation to all key details of Annual Session. You will learn about the format of the meeting, the roles within the House of Delegates and resolutions to be voted on. We’ll outline parliamentary procedure and how you can most actively participate in the events, including district caucuses. 
11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
2:30–3:15 p.m.

Joint District Caucuses 

In this meeting, you will review resolutions from the House of Delegates business meeting and prepare for Executive Committee and Speaker of the House candidate questioning. 

3:15–3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6
7–7:45 a.m.
Breakfast
8–11 a.m.
Joint District Caucuses – Candidate Questioning
You will meet with each of the candidates running for the Executive Committee and Speaker of the House.
11–11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Reference Committee Hearings
During this session, you’ll hear discussions on the merits of resolutions that will be voted on during the House of Delegates business meeting IV.
12:45–1:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45–2:45 p.m.
Reference Committee Business Meetings (Reference Committee Only)
2–3 p.m.
Sponsored Breakouts
3–3:15 p.m
Break
3:15–4:15 p.m.
6–8 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
7–7:45 a.m.
Breakfast
8–8:50 a.m.
Joint District Caucus
Meet with your district to review voting procedures at the House of Delegates meetings.
9–9:30 a.m
9:30–10 a.m.
Break
10–10:50 a.m.
11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
House of Delegates business meeting III
Attendees will find out the results of the first ballot, receive parliamentary procedure training and hear remarks from student dental organizations.
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:30–2:30 p.m.
House of Delegates business meeting IV
This meeting is a continuation of the Reference Committee reports and concludes the meeting with the President's installation and pin ceremony.
2:30–3 p.m.
President’s Break
3–4:15 p.m.
District Caucus

In this meeting, you will elect your 2020-21 district trustee. The trustee is the official liaison between the local chapters, the district and national ASDA. They also serve as a member of the Board of Trustees.

7–11 p.m.