Approved at 11/24/2009 meeting

Call to order: FTC statement:
"This meeting is being conducted in compliance with federal and state antitrust laws and
regulations that prohibit associations from price or fee fixing, agreements to divide patient or
market areas, refusal to deal with third parties and related conduct that is anticompetitive."

President’s report:
Aaron Welk welcomed and thanked all attendees for coming to the meeting.  He then announced the recent opening of 2010 Sec/Treas position on the board and asked for nominations.  No nominations were given.

Announcements:
Guests:  Sally Poznanski & Mary Harrison representing Oregon Dental Assisting Association were present and suggested that they will be available for questions of the Assistants Association following the meeting.

Brief Presentation:
Rex Hagans, Stand for Children to discuss GKAS 2010 gave a 10 minute presentation explaining the Stand for Children programs of Salem, North Clackamas and Canby School districts.  He noted that the programs are primarily operated on volunteer base of 500+ .  Canby program is still in pilot phase.  Having 1 in 14 students in the Canby District who are classified as homeless, it is of utmost importance that the pilot program thrives into successful program.  It was launched with grants but will need donations and continued volunteers dedicated to its success.  Stand for Children has been a big participant of GKAS each year in North Clackamas and Salem school districts and would like to offer their services to CCDS to help aid in the preparation of GKAS in Clackamas County.
 

Minutes of Last Meeting:
Minutes of September 22nd meeting were reviewed, motioned for approval by Terry Isom and 2nd by Randall Glenn

Trustees’s report: Drs Bremner and Guthrie:
No Trustee Report was presented

Secretary/Treasurer Report:  N/A

Executive Director’s report:
CCC Dental Assisting Program Instructor, Carrie Mount seeks dentists to take students for externships beginning November 10th.  Contact Carrie via email at carriem@clackamas.edu or phone at 503-594-6022 if you would be willing to take on an extern.  She has seven students to place before November 10th.

Kimberly made mention of the scheduled Stand for Children Oral Hygiene presentations scheduled for November 9th that she sent out an email request for donations of tooth paste brushes and floss.  She will be making arrangements to pick up donations from offices so if you would like to donate, let her know via email at executivedirector@clackamasdental.com or phone 971-235-2666 to make arrangements for pick up.

Membership Recruitment & Retention update:  Dr. Glenn
Randall Glenn made mention that the ODA has offered reimbursements for taking a nonmember to lunch or meeting in efforts to gain membership.  Contact him or the ODA for details.

GKAS Feb. 5, 2010:  Dr. Glenn
Randall Glenn is this years GKAS Chair Person.  He will be opening his office for GKAS.  He would like to know if all other offices that are planning to do the same so that CCDS may document the volunteerism.  For those who are contemplating and would like info on planning a GKAS event the ADA website has a good planning guide.  Also, signups for free product will be closing within a few weeks which can also be found on the ADA website,  GKAS Program Planning Toolbox .

Vice-president’s report:
Terry Isom introduced the newest CCDS Members:  Drs. Russell and Blatchford were present for their introductions.                           
Robert Russell – Oral Surgery practicing as associate in Oregon City with Humble & Richmond’s office
Travis Agee, DMD – General Practice in Sandy
Lisa Spink, DMD – Prosthodontics graduate of U of Connecticut Health Center 6/09 looking for Associateship or partnership in Clackamas County
Daryl Johnson – General dentist transferring from Eastern Oregon County to CCDS, practicing in Oregon City as an associate with Comfort Care
Christina Blatchford – General Dentist taking over Dr. Leroy’s practice in Milwaukie
Matthew Roane – General Dentist, associate with Dr. Barless in West Linn

Sponsors for the meeting:
Aaron Welk introduced the meetings sponsors and thanked them for their continuing support.  Each sponsor had a few minutes to speak on behalf of their company to the attendees.
                                                                                              DFF Dental Laboratory                           

    
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Pacific Continental Bank

O’Brien Dental Laboratory-      THANK YOU ALL

  
10 MINUTE BREAK
Attendees were encouraged to visit the sponsor tables during the break

Introduction of keynote speaker – 1.5 CE Credits:
Terry Isom introduced Dr. Jack Clinton, DMD, Dean of OHSU School of Dentistry

Dr. Welk thanks Dean Clinton for his presentation to CCDS meeting.

Meeting Drawing:
Winner Grace Crary took home a Papa Murphy’s Pizza gift certificate, red peppers and parmesan shakers and a pizza cutter.

ADJOURNMENT:  8:15pm
 

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