OCTOBER 2, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING (ZOOM) President Raymond Flagiello called meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. PRESENT: Drs. Flagiello, Shalan, Buchalter, Mistretta, Libramonte, Carute, De Leonibus, Demas, Wolfe, Meiselman, Mindlin, Albicocco, Teplitsky, Merlino, Scibetta, Sager, Venterina and Segelnick; Mr. Hackett EXCUSED: Drs. Richard, Donato, Jr., Turchak, Segelnick and Quartey-Sagaille GUESTS: Drs. Oshrain, Gounardes, Pavlakos, Sconzo, Young, Ratner and Flamer-Caldera; recipients of loan forgiveness awards MOTION APPROVED: That the minutes of September 11, 2023 be accepted MEMBERSHIP: DECEASED MEMBERS: • Dr. Eugene Schlagel - New York University, 1961 NEW MEMBERS: • Dr. Hugo Acosta-Garcia - New York University, 2004 • Dr. Erik Stump - New York University, 2022 REINSTATEMENTS: (None) TRANSFERS: • Dr. Mikhail Babayan - Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2020 (Transferred from Hartford Dental Society) • Dr. Sejndi Rusi - New York University, 2020 (Transferred from New York County Dental Scoiety) • Dr. Kirran Tiwari - The State University of New York, Stony Brook University, 2021 (Transferred from Bronx County Dental Society) • Dr. Ethan McLeod - University of Florida, 2022 (Transferred from Central Florida District Dental Association) • Dr. Jaden Danos - Louisiana State University, 2022 (Transferred from San Antonio District Dental Society) • Dr. Betzalel Krasnow - Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMC, 2022 (Transferred form Queens County Dental Society) RESIDENTS: See November/December 2023 SDDS Bulletin. MOTION PASSED: New members & transfers were accepted as SDDS members ANNOUNCEMENTS: See “Upcoming Events” calendar. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Card received September 2023 from Dr. Howard Lieb acknowledging receipt of food basket marking the demise of Dr. Lieb’s brother, Eugene, on August 19 REPORT OF OFFICERS AND STAFF: President—Dr. Raymond Flagiello: • Fishing trip co-sponsored by SDDS and New York County Dental Society was enjoyed by all who attended • Luncheon with NYS Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Treasurer—Mr. Bernard Hackett • Reported on the Chase and reserve balances Executive Director—Dr. Phyllis Merlino • GNYDM will be assessed a franchise fee from NYC • Water main issues again at SDDS office. Office forced to close for two days • Dr. Buccigrossi has sent NYSDA substance abuse report Motion Passed: SDDS will donate $1,000 to Sullivan Fund NYSDA REPORTS: NYSDA Trustee Report—Dr. John Demas • Reported on the latest developments regarding California’s possible plan to remove requirement for membership in ADA (national) NYSDA report from Dr. Philip Buccigrossi, Jr. re: Substance Abuse: previously emailed Council on Dental Education & Licensure— Dr. Deborah Pasquale • Discussed licensure delays, dental workforce and DANB exam for CDA certification SDDS REPORTS: GNYDM Report—Dr. Richard Oshrain: • Reported on GNYDM progress: all numbers are up, i.e., booth sales, sponsorships, registrations, visa applications, education enrollments and exhibitors • All are invited to GNYDM cocktail party and celebrity luncheon • Dr. John Young, Jr. to be next year’s GNYDM general chairman Richmond County Dental Society— Dr. Carute: • Reported on RCDS scheduled meetings and installation, which is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2024 and will be “a magical, mystical evening” UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (None) NEW BUSINESS: (None) GOOD & WELFARE: • Dr. Segelnick invited members of the ADA delegation to stop by the meeting of the AADEJ meeting while in Orlando ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. SDDS Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 14 SDDS BULLETIN JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 — VOLUME 41 ◊ NUMBER 1
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