GDA Action April May 2020

April/May 2020 • 39 Quick… • Talk to a non-member colleague about joining the GDA • Attend a meeting in your district (gadental.org/events ) • Speak to dental students at DCG through GDA’s lunch and learn program • Attend the GDA Convention in July (GDAConvention.com) • Respond to GDA member surveys—keep an eye out for the next opportunity to share your thoughts! • Attend a LAW Day/Dental Health Day at the Capitol (January–March each year) • Register for a GDA continuing education course (gadental.org/ce) More Involved… • Serve as a delegate from your district on the GDA House of Delegates (meetings in July/ December) • Volunteer with the Georgia Donated Dental Service Program (https://dentallifeline.org/ our-volunteers/volunteer- now/) • Become a legislative contact dentist • Run for an At-large Trustee position on the GDA Board (nominations due in June of each year) • Serve as a member of the GDA Foundation for Oral Health Board of Directors • Volunteer as a district officer or committee member The GDA is led by volunteer members, and when you get involved you help the GDA achieve its mission to “Help Members Succeed.” Volunteering also leads to personal success! You’ll gain experience in leadership and benefit from networking opportunities with your colleagues. And you’ll get an inside view of trends and issues in organized dentistry that will help you professionally. Too many commitments? Not enough time? No worries! GDA has many opportunities to get involved without a long-term commitment. And you get help and support at every step along the way. Whatever fits your interests, skill set and availability—the GDA needs you! For more information on a particular opportunity or to volunteer, contact Katherine Torbush at 404.636.7553 or katherine@gadental.org. Get More From Your Membership While Sharing Your Talents and Skills by Being a GDA Volunteer Short-term… • Join the Leadership GDA Program (gadental.org/education/leadership-gda ) • Participate in Children’s Dental Health Month/Give Kids a Smile (February of each year) • Volunteer to be a mentor for one year to a recent dental school graduate • Assist in organizing a GADPAC fundraiser in your district • Speak at a GDA continuing education course • Serve as an adjunct faculty member at DCG or any approved charitable clinic in GA (one day per month for one-year period) Get Involved!