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Tennessee Association of Orthodontists
Board Meeting Minutes
Cool Springs / Embassy Suites
Franklin, Tennessee
February 7, 2008
7:00 p.m.
President Scott Werner called the meeting to order and thanked those in
attendance for their presence. He also introduced Sharon Hunt, Kim Reed,
and Debra Nash. TAO members present were: Scott Werner, Mark
Mappes, Jim Vaden, David Crowder, Harry Legan, Jim McDaniel, Tom
Whited, Tom Pattison, Tracy Pack, Ray Fuqua, and Randy Smith.
Minutes of the 2007 Board Meeting and Business Meeting
The minutes of the 2007 meetings were previously circulated. The
following motion was made by Mark Mappes, seconded by David Crowder,
and unanimously approved.
Motion: The 2007 Board Meeting minutes and General Business
Meeting minutes shall be approved as circulated.
Treasurer’s Report
A detailed copy of the Treasurer’s Report is included with these minutes.
Secretary Vaden informed the Board that the TAO was financially sound.
SAO Director’s Report
Incoming SAO Director Ray Fuqua presented a summary of the activities of
John Pryse, Tennessee’s Director to the SAO Board of Directors.
AAO Delegate Report
Randy Smith, the AAO Delegate, presented an outline of activities which
have transpired in the AAO House of Delegates. He briefed the TAO Board
on two issues which are being discussed in orthodontic circles: 1) the public
relations campaign, and 2) the education crisis.
SAO Report
The SAO’s Third Senior Director, Kim Reed, presented a report which
detailed the AAO’s Political Action Committee activities and why
contributions to the AAO PAC are important. SAO Executive Director,
Sharon Hunt, gave a power point presentation which outlined the activities
of the SAO and brought the membership of the TAO Board up to date on
SAO concerns and activities. She also presented a report about the
upcoming SAO Meeting which is being planned by President Mark
Johnston. She was warmly commended by the TAO Board for the great
service she renders as SAO Executive Director.
Nominating Committee Report
Tommy Whited, the Chair of the Nominating Committee, read the
committee’s report which had been previously distributed. The following
people were nominated by the Nominating Committee to serve in the
respective offices listed.
President - John Diddle
President Elect - Mark Mappes
Vice President - David Crowder
Secretary/Treasurer - Jim Vaden
SAO Director - Ray Fuqua
TAO Director-West Tennessee - Jay Hight
New Business
Report on Board of Dentistry Rules Changes
Tom Whited reported on the rules changes which have been promulgated by
the Board of Dentistry. These rules changes have great impact on the way
dental assistants are trained and utilized in the state of Tennessee. He
commended Tom Flanagan from Chattanooga on the great effort that he has
made to get this rules change through the Attorney General’s office.
Discussion of Long Term Secretary
President Werner led a discussion about the TAO practice for having a long
term secretary. Tom Whited, Tom Pattison, Tracy Pack, the three members
of the Nominating Committee, reiterated their support for the concept of
having a long term secretary for the TAO. It was stated that members could,
if they wanted a change, nominate someone from the floor. Support for the
long term secretary concept was based on the fact that the annual meeting
process and day to day activities would be much “smoother”.
Discussion of TAO Listserve
Secretary Vaden presented the problem of the Listserve and the fact that
many members have not sent email addresses. It was decided by the Board
that this effort would not be something that the group would spend a great
deal of time on, but TAO will continue to try to get a list of emails from all
TAO members.
Contributions to UT Orthodontic Foundation and to Vanderbilt by the
TAO
A motion was made to give $1,000 to the UT Foundation and $1,000 to the
Vanderbilt Orthodontic program. The following motion was made by Jim
McDaniel, seconded by David Crowder, and unanimously approved.
Motion: The TAO is to contribute $1,000 to the University of Tennessee
Foundation and $1,000 to the Vanderbilt Orthodontic program.
Nomination for SAO Distinguished Service Award
Secretary Vaden led a discussion about nominating P. Lionel Sadowsky, the
Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Alabama for
the Oren Oliver Distinguished Service Award. After discussion the
following motion was made by Jim Vaden, seconded by David Crowder, and
unanimously approved.
Motion: The TAO instructs its Director, Dr. Fuqua, to nominate Dr.
Lionel Sadowsky for the SAO’s Distinguished Service Award.
Agenda – General Business Meeting
The Business Meeting agenda for the Membership Meeting on February 8,
2008 was discussed by the Board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
James L. Vaden
Secretary/Treasurer