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Minutes from the General meeting of the Temple Orthodontic Alumni Association held on Friday, October 1, 2004 at the Union League in Philadelphia, PA.
Dennis Hiller, President opened the meeting with a thank you to Invisalign and their speakers for the scientific presentation to our group. Chris Smedley also thanked the Union League for all their excellent service.
A motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting without reading them was raised and passed.
Orhan Tuncay addressed the funding status of the department along with plans for the renovation of the clinic that is in the works. Contributions will be needed from alumni and friends of the department in order to build the 2 million dollar clinic that is proposed.
Treasurer’s report was given by Mike Kehoe – copy attached.
Mike Kehoe listed and thanked all alumni who sponsored residents.
Explained that with increased costs the dues increase from $100 to $150 was necessary and allowed us to operate without losses.
Unfortunately, only 66 members paid dues in 2004 versus 84 in 2003.
Dues are going to be collected earlier in the year.
$5000 was donated this year towards the graduation ceremony.
The lack of alumni contribution was discussed:
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Unfulfilled Coben Pledges. |
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Lack of fundraising. |
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Raising interest level of Alumni. |
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Being more of a presence in the department with the residents. |
In an effort to improve in these areas, the following ideas were proposed:
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Newsletter coordinated with the department two times a year, eventually to be posted on the website. |
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Web site development. |
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Return to biennial meeting format, effective 2006 in a new location. |
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More support to graduates, possible contribution to AAO expenses. |
Executive committee and Dr. Tuncay should work together for alumni unification and enthusiasm.
The Coben Foundation Account report was given by Joseph Brogan. He and an accountant are still working to see how many pledges are left unfulfilled. The account has close to $100,000.
Anthony Furino volunteered to be editor of the alumni newsletter.
Dr. Tuncay would provide department information for the newsletter.
Anthony would solicit alumni input.
The newsletter would be alumni funded.
Anthony Furino volunteered to head a committee to begin work on an alumni web site.
The web site would be alumni funded.
A vote to start work on a web site was passed.
Slate of new officers voted in:
President – Dennis Hiller
Vice President – Mike Kehoe
Treasurer – Chris Smedley
Secretary – Ross Segal
Diane Hughes announced her retirement and was thanked for her years of service for the Alumni Association.
Minutes submitted by Chris Smedley, Secretary.
