STUDENT SPOUSES
As the spouse of an American Student Dental Association (ASDA) member, you are eligible for a Student Membership in the Alliance of the American Dental Association. Membership in the Alliance provides opportunities to interact with others who share common concerns and interests, as well as opportunities to participate in special conferences, workshops, and community programs related to dentistry and dental health.
As a member, you will receive issues of the AADA newsletter, KEY, which provides on a quarterly basis information related to current issues facing dentistry, the dental family, and Alliance projects and events. Also, there is a Student Spouse TrusteeGram especially for you as a student spouse.
Let your voice be heard. Join the Alliance along with thousands of Alliance voices that support organized dentistry. We welcome you into the Alliance.
For more information contact:
Patricia Cross, AADA Student Spouse Trustee
2401 Country Club Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
student@allianceada.org
ADPAC Lunch & Learn Program for Your Dentist Spouse
There is a new student program for your dental student spouse. The dental students' Pizza and Politics program has been totally revamped and is now called the ADPAC Lunch & Learn program. There is a program kit and it contains:
- Five steps to hosting an ADPAC Lunch & Learn
- ADPAC FAQ
- ADPAC PowerPoint
- Capwiz sign-up information
If you are interested in having a copy of the program materials, please contact:
Connie Karlowicz, AADA ADPAC Representative
330.343.6497 or ckarlowicz@wilkshire.net
Student Spouse Support Fund Available
Through the generosity of the ADA Insurance Plans, the Alliance is pleased to announce the development of the Student Spouse Support Fund. The major purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to student spouse members interested in developing their roles as Dental Health Education and Legislative advocates for the dental profession.
Many times the desire is there to organize an event, but not the funds. It is hoped that by removing the financial burden, the desire will shine through. The Alliance greatly appreciates the financial and moral support that ADA Insurance Plans has given us. We hope you will take full advantage of the Student Spouse Support Fund.
Student Spouse Member groups may use the application form to apply for funds. Some possible activities include, but not limited to:
- Purchasing supplies for a DHE program at a local school
- Food or other supplies for a legislative meet and greet.
- Organize a social get-together to introduce more student spouses to the Alliance
- Off-setting expenses for an access program done in conjunction with the dental school. For example: could assist with the Give Kids A Smile Day, February 4, 2005, and provide a lunch for the workers.
Two Resources Available to Assist with Attending Conference 2010
- Conference 2010 First Time Attendee Grant
The AADA Conference Grant program, awarded to first time conference attendees, was established to encourage alliance members to attend the AADA conference. Grant recipients learn skills and gain insight into AADA, preparing them for further involvement in dental health and legislative activities and leadership positions. Applications are to be submitted by January 15, 2010.
Conference 2010 First Time Attendee Grant Application
Conference 2010 First Time Attendee Grant Guidelines
- Conference 2010 Student Spouse Scholarship
The AADA Conference Scholarship program is awarded to student spouse alliance members, who are spouses of members of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and who have attended the conference in the past. The focus of the scholarship program is to prepare the recipient for further involvement in dental health education, legislative activities and leadership positions as they continue their membership in the Alliance. Applications are to be submitted by January 15, 2010.
Conference 2010 Student Spouse Scholarship Application
Conference 2010 Student Spouse Scholarship Guidelines
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