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tivation of controlled periodontal disease. crisis is a whole new level of difficulty. It day will make a huge difference for all of

Personally, I am working harder than I ever is clear that our infrastructure is showing us and for future generations. Maintaining
have. This is actually the first time in my some weaknesses during this extended pe- your membership is the least you can do.
career that I am feeling overwhelmed. I riod of time of remote employment. Rec- We understand that you cringe every time
know it is mostly psychological. Regard- ognition of these issues will serve to make you see a bill. I do. However, this is not
less, it is a real indication of the dark days us stronger. In NY, we saw the passing of a bill, it is an investment. At a time when
ahead. As we near the point where we will the torch from Berry Stahl, who did an ad- people are overwhelmed and don’t have a
have control of this disease, the next epi- mirable job, to Teresa Skalyo, from whom lot of free time, we really need leaders. We
demic is going to be a mental health crisis I expect a lot. really need our members to get involved
that is going to last for a decade or more. on committees in NY. We are not asking
We are now entering a new era in the AGD. you to get commit to the Board, although
We are wading a river of poop, but it is for- We are starting to go back to in-person that would be nice. We are asking for what
tunate that we have a paddle. I am proud to courses. We will continue to see a lot of is called micro-volunteerism. Please lend
be a member of the AGD. I believe that the CE by electronic means, but we should see your voice. If I have piqued your interest,
organization has handled itself very well the development of a hybrid experience, please contact our wonderful Executive Di-

at a time when everything is unsure. Our such as the AGD 2021 in Austin, Texas. rector, Paula Bostick, or any of your cur-
immediate past president, Connie White, Personally, I am tired of doing everything rent board members. We would be thrilled
was the right person for the job. Her caring online. The AGD House of Delegates re- to hear from you.
demeanor pulled us through. Now we have cently approved a new model of member-
Bruce Cassis as our president, who is prov- ship. We expect that this will eventually “Believing and investing in yourself is
ing to be a positive influence. He will take lead to development of more member ben- the best way to shift your thinking from a
us to the next level. We have a new Execu- efit options, an a la cart dues structure, and paradigm of excuses to one of solutions.”

tive Director for the AGD, Colleen Lawler. possibly a monthly payment option. ― Farshad Asl
She comes to us with a excess of experience
and is a great addition to this organization. The AGD Board, the NYSAGD Board,

Taking the reins of the AGD is a daunting and all of our members are working hard
task for anyone, but doing so during this to preserve the profession. What we do to-

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