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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.
Caffeination Station 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
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Caffeination Station Break
2:45–3:25 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. 

3:30–4:30 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.
Caffeination Station 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
Caffeination Station 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
Educational Gateway Breakout sessions
These 30-minute sessions offer an introduction to a variety of topics for students just beginning their ASDA journey or about to graduate and enter the profession. View session details here.
9:30–10 a.m.
Caffeination Station Break
10–10:50 a.m.
Take Charge of Your Growth Breakout sessions
These 50-minute sessions are designed for attendees to be active participants in their education and professional growth. Each session in this breakout time will include a presentation and interactive activity. View session details here.
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.