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IN MEMORIAM Rob was made an Honorary Life Member of Section
ROBERT J F BUTLER VIII in 2014 during Section VIII’s 50th anniversary
25 January 1939 - 25 August 2021 induction ceremony in Sydney.

Rob is also well remembered for his keen wit and
his love of a good chat! He is survived by his three
children – Jeremy, Sarah and Ben – and their spouses
and by five granddaughters.

2021 VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL MEETING

For the second consecutive year, the annual
International Council meeting was conducted via
Zoom due to the pandemic. The Council meeting
on September 11 was preceded by an information
and discussion session for Councillors on August
28. Both Section VIII International Councillors, Clive
Ross CNZM and Jackie Robinson, participated in the
The Section VIII Board sadly advises that Past Section discussion session as well as the Council meeting.
VIII President, Dr Robert J F Butler, passed away
peacefully at his home on the Mornington Peninsula Issues of particular interest for Section VIII included:
on 25 August 2021 at the age of 82. Rob was made
a Fellow of the International College of Dentists in • PPE donations from Henry Schein – Sections
1990 and became a Regent on the Section VIII Board experiencing barriers to importation; PPE being
in 1993. During his 14 years of service on the Board, donated to volunteer programs in specific
Rob served as Registrar (1995-2001), Vice-President countries as an alternative
(2001-2003), President (2003-2005) and Immediate • Development of new ICD website
Past President (2005-2007).
• New mailing address for the College Office –
Robert J F Butler had a long and influential dental Secretary General now located in New York
career that spanned military service, public service while staff remain in Flint, Michigan
and corporate service. After retiring from the
Australian Navy Dental Corps, Rob became the • ICD online/webinars – webinars widely used by
inaugural Deputy Director at the newly opened many Sections during COVID
Westmead Hospital Dental Clinical School in 1980
and progressed to the position of Director in 1988. • Inductions during COVID – some virtual
In December 1993, Rob left Westmead to become induction ceremonies were held in 2020/2021;
Executive Director of the ADA, a position he held for many Sections have not inducted new Fellows
ten years until his retirement in July 2003. over the past two years.

• Revisions to Bylaws/Standing Rules – proposed
revisions to ICD Bylaws and Standing Rules were
discussed and were subsequently voted on by
the Council

• Non-dues revenue – the College is exploring
securing more non-dues revenue going forward
to fund College operations through other means
such as sponsorships and legacy donations; the
prospect of providing sponsors with contact
details of all Fellows keeps getting raised.

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