Leadership Position Descriptions
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Positions
President
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Preside as a chairman of the association and the Executive Committee and oversee all activities of the association.
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Appoint a member of the association to fill any vacant office for the unexpired term (with the approval of the majority of the Executive Committee).
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Ensure that the desires of the association are carried out in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.
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First delegate at the annual Iowa Dental Association meeting.
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First delegate to the ASDA at all annual meetings.
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Responsible for freshman introduction into ASDA at orientation.
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Act as liaison between student body and administration.
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Serve as a member of and oversee business of all IASDA Chairs and Co-chairs in conjunction with the President-Elect and Vice-President.
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Determine attendees to ASDA meetings including Annual Session, National Leadership Conference, National Lobby Day, and District 8 meeting in conjunction with the President-Elect and Vice-President.
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Oversee the production of the ASDA Gold Crown Award with direct assistance of the secretary.
President-Elect
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(2-year position; Will serve as President second year of term)
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Assume the responsibilities of the President at the end of the President’s term or anytime during that term when the President is no longer able to fulfill the responsibilities.
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Preside in the absence of the President.
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Second delegate at the annual Iowa Dental Association meeting.
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Second delegate to ASDA at all annual meetings.
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Serve as a member of and oversee business of all IASDA Chairs and Co-chairs in conjunction with the President and Vice President.
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Determine attendees to ASDA meetings including Annual Session, National Leadership Conference, National Lobby Day, and District 8 meeting in conjunction with the President and Vice- President.
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Assume responsibilities of the organization of the Summer Pre- Dental Academy with assistance from the Pre-Dental Club Chair(s) and Summer Academy Chairs.
Vice President
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To assume the duties of the President-Elect and preside in the absence or incapacity of the President-Elect.
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To organize and oversee the elections of the association and classes.
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To organize and oversee the election of the Committee on Committee positions.
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To serve as a member of and oversee business of all IASDA Chairs and Co-chairs in conjunction with the President and President-Elect.
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To serve as a liaison to GPSG (Graduate and Professional Student Government) and to attend their monthly meetings.
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To serve as second delegate to ASDA at all annual meetings and the annual Iowa Dental Association Meeting in the absence of the President or President-Elect.
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To determine attendees to ASDA meetings including Annual Session, National Leadership Conference, National Lobby Day, and District 8 meeting in conjunction with the President and President-Elect.
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To assume responsibilities of the organization of the annual ASDA Fever Week in the first few weeks of each school year.
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Assist the President and President-Elect, respectively, in the organization of the ASDA Gold Crown Award and Summer Pre-Dental Academy.
Treasurer
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To act as the official custodian of funds of the association and also as a disbursing officer of the monies.
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To submit a monthly report of the financial records and status to the Executive Committee.
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To preside in the absence of all other Executive Officers.
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To serve as Chair of the Fundraising Committee.
​Secretary
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To take minutes and keep a careful and authentic record of all proceedings of the association.
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To copy the minutes of the meetings and distribute them to the members of the IASDA Leadership team.
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To carry on official correspondences of the association.
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To preside in the absence of President, President-Elect, and Vice- President
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Organize and reserve rooms for informational meetings concerning IASDA as well as our monthly leadership meetings.
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To maintain correspondence with leaders of the organizations recognized by IASDA for the purpose of determining the intent and need for appropriate funding.
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Lead the organization of the ASDA Gold Crown Award.
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Coordinate with Social Media chairs to obtain pictures and other media for Gold Crown Award.
Fundraising Chairs
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To be responsible for and coordinate the annual fall Exhibitor’s Fair and Loupes fair.
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To be responsible for and coordinate the annual (fall and spring) merchandise sales.
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To provide additional monetary support for IASDA through other, unique, novel fundraising efforts.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Fundraising Committee.
Philanthrophy Chairs
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To organize community service projects in coordination with organizations such as:
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Free Medical Clinic
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Habitat for Humanity
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Dance Marathon
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Boys/Girls Club
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Salvation Army
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Ronald McDonald House
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Red Cross Blood Drive
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Events Committee
Website & Social Media Chairs
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Oversee the organization and development of the IASDA website.
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Actively manage the IASDA social media outlets including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Take photos at all Iowa ASDA events for documentation, records, and for use in the ASDA Gold Crown Awards.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Events Committee.
Social Chairs
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Responsible for the organization of fall, winter, and summer socials.
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Plan and organize informal social events to be held at the dental school throughout the year.
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Take photos and other visual media in the absence of the social chair for documentation, records, and use in the ASDA Gold Crown Awards.
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Chair of the Events Committee.
Prophy Cup Chairs
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(2-year position; One elected each year)
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Organize and carry out an annual golf tournament.
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Coordinate with fundraising chairs to arrange tournament sponsors.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Fundraising Committee.
Apollonian Frolics Chairs
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Responsible for the organization of Frolics in the spring including date, venue, decorations, DJ, entertainment, prizes, and ticket sales.
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Responsible for collecting/raising additional funds to support the event aside from the allocated budget through IASDA
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Events Committee.
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Party people please apply!
Morale Chairs
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Organize a talent show to take place in the Spring (April) with both student and faculty involvement.
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Organize Homecoming parade float.
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Organize events to boost student morale.
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Organize Wax and Relax and Drill and Chill activities for D1 students prior to first practical exams in Dental Anatomy and Operative Dentistry.
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Consult with Delta Sigma President to coordinate activities.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Events Committee.
Legislative Liaison
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Review and educate members about national ADSA resolutions before regional and national meetings.
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Assist in the writing of regional and national ASDA resolutions.
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Help plan meetings with local, state, and national politicians regarding the practice of dentistry.
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Update the association on dental legislation on the state and national level.
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Organize and plan specific programming for ASDA Advocacy Month in November
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Hold an annual ADPAC/IDPAC drive to sign up students to be members of both organizations.
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Serve with the Vice President as a liaison to GPSG (Graduate and Professional Student Government) and to attend their monthly meetings.
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To serve as Chair of the Professional Development Committee.
Lunch & Learn Coordinator
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(Two-year position; One elected each year)
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Receive forwarded e-mails from administrative staff from companies interested in hosting lunch and learns.
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Coordinate emails through iasda-lnl@uiowa.edu
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Reserve room for several dates throughout the year with Dental Registrar’s Secretary.
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Coordinate the company's arrival and set up.
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Clean up food and presentation room after Lunch and Learn is over.
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Actively pursue new, unique vendors to participate in Lunch and Learns.
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The incumbent Lunch and Learn Coordinator will stay on as an advisor for their second term.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Professional Development Committee.
Pre-Dental Club Advisor
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Set-up dates for pre-dental club meetings; working with Rachael Kowbel and Undergraduate President.
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Plan activities for meetings:
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Drill n’ fill
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Tour of School
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Waxing
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Student Panel
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Specialty Presentation
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LAVA scanning exercise
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Line up speakers:
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Kaplan
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Faculty
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Armed Forces
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Promote IASDA membership.
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Help the President-Elect and Summer Academy Chairs with organization of the IASDA Summer Pre-Dental Academy.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Professional Development Committee.
Summer Academy Chairs
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(Two-year position; One elected each year in Fall)
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Organize and Lead the set-up of the Summer Academy.
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Communication with Student Affairs Office about progress of the event.
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Must be present at the Academy.
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Responsible for duties outlined in the Summer Academy manual.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Fundraising Committee.
Recruitment Coordinator
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Works closely with the Lunch and Learn coordinators and the Office of Iowa Practice Opportunities to coordinate recruitment events for students.
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Will assist in the planning and set up of social events and Lunch and Learns.
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Receive forwarded e-mails from administrative staff from companies interested in hosting recruitment events.
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Coordinate emails through iasda-lnl@uiowa.edu
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Professional Development Committee.
Practice Management Chair
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Will set up and coordinate Practice Management and Professional Development speakers.
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Will plan a minimum of one Practice Management Presentation/Speaker each month.
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Plan and Execute a Leadership Development week in conjunction with Professional Development Committee.
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Work along Dr. Syrbu to augment D4 Practice Management series.
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To serve as a working and active associate of the Professional Development Committee.
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Wellness Chair
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Description needed.
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