MEMBERS New Members


The MDA welcomes these new or reinstated members (to January 21):


CENTRAL Joseph Kelly, Boonville (Univ of Iowa 13) John Wildgen, Laurie (UMKC 82)


GREATER KANSAS CITY David Beck, Lee’s Summit (UMKC 11) Sarah Brent, Grandview (UMKC 08) Eric Gottman, Kansas City (UMKC 01) Lance Miller, Kansas City (UMKC 91)


GREATER ST. LOUIS Michael Menolascino, Wentzville (UMKC 11) Jaron Wedding, St. Louis (Univ of Indiana 03) Erin Williams, St. Louis (UMKC 13)


SOUTHEAST Damandeep Kahlon, Potosi (Univ of Temple 14) Steven Schoolman, Cape Girardeau (UMKC 03)


Delta Dental of Missouri director election, annual meeting both to occur in February


summary of details regarding the Delta Dental of Missouri director election and annual meeting. Additionally, the MDA recently provided information, through email, about both Delta-board recommended candidates and petition candidates. All information provided to MDA members can be accessed at the members-only page, www.modental.org/delta. Following is brief infor- mation regarding the election and annual meeting.


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The 2014 annual meeting of the members of Delta Dental of Missouri will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015, at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 2601 South Provi- dence Road in Columbia, Mo. At the annual meeting, the Delta president and chief financial officer will report on the activities and financial condition of the Corporation and announce the results of the election of directors.


The Corporation shall carry out its 2014 election of directors in accordance with the following schedule: On or about January 31, 2015, the Corporation will mail out ballots to each member. The voting period for director election by mail-in ballot is January 31-February 13, 2015. The deadline for members to return their director ballots (via mail, email or fax) to BKD, LLP is February 13, 2015. A ballot will only be considered to have been received if it has been physically received at the designated address on or before February 13, 2015.


Deceased Members


The MDA expresses appreciation for years of membership and sympathy for the loss of these members (to January 21):


GREATER KANSAS CITY Charles O Leffler, Shawnee Mission, Kan. (UMKC 70) passed November 30


GREATER ST LOUIS Marvin Cohen, St. Louis (Washington Univ 65) passed November 20 Ted W Key, St. Louis (St. Louis Univ 46) passed November 28 Fred S Levin, St. Louis (St. Louis Univ 45) passed November 22


The MDA congratulates its Southwest Dental Society (one of eight MDA components), which has reached 100% membership renewal! We appreciate these dentists’ continued support of the Power of Three —the local component, state (MDA) and national (ADA) organizations. While 2015 Dues Statements have been sent, with payment requested by January 1, you are not considered delinquent until March 1. For questions go to www.modental.org/ dues or call the MDA.


Missouri dental lab techs observe key professional milestones


The following lists Missouri dental lab techs who’ve reached key professional milestones, as pro- vided by the National Association of Dental Laboratories. At one time, these persons were recognized at the MDA annual awards banquet and now are recognized in the Focus magazine annually. Being recognized are: Joseph M. Opeka, Ave (CDT, 25 years); Kathleen F. Waltman, Columbia (CDT, TE, 30 years); Maryann T. Frye, Republic (CDT, 35 years); David K. Swedholm, St. Louis (CDT, 35 years); Charles D. Davis, Parkville (CDT, 40 years); and, Mark R. Ohlendorf, St. Louis (Master CDT, 40 years).


MDA WINS AWARD FOR MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE


Each year in December, the Missouri Society of Association Executives (MSAE) presents its Awards of Excellence in Association Management to member organizations. The award in the Membership Development category was presented to the MDA for its “Membership Task Force and Summit”. The purpose of this project was to take a look at the current membership and to agree on the critical importance of identifying new strategies, targets, offerings and met- rics to grow in numbers while maintaining relevant influence. Paul Roberts attended to accept the award for MDA. MSAE is a professional society that promotes and supports excellence and professionalism among association executives and works diligently to increase the effectiveness, image, and impact of associations as they serve their members and society.


February is Children’s Dental Health Month! CDHM


Go online to get free resources for your practice, patients and community at www.ada.org/ncdhm.


ISSUE 1 | JAN/FEB 2015 | focus 13


s information has become available, the MDA has kept its members updated on the


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