Board of Directors Reports

Summary of Actions
PCSO Board of Director's Meeting
October 1 & 4, 2000, Reno, NV

During the October Reno Annual Session, the Board of Directors met twice.

Below is a summary of their actions:

• Contact Align Technology about the nature of their television advertisements comparing their treatment with traditional orthodontic methods,
• Encourage the AAO to do the same,
• Extend professional services contract with Phillip Rollins and Associates for year 2001,
• Elected representatives to the Council on Communications (Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca (Vallejo, CA), Council on Informatics (Dr. Richard Savage, Anaheim Hills, CA), and Council on Scientific Affairs (Dr. Sunil Kapila, San Francisco, CA).
• Elected Dr. Budd Rubin (San Diego, CA) to AAO PAC.
• Nominated for possible selection as PCSO Director to the ABO the following: Drs. Steve Dugoni, John Grubb, Terry McDonald, Straty Righellis, and Patrick Turley,
• Approved 2001 budget; income of $952,225, expense of $955,900, with a deficit of $3,675,

In addition, the Board has indicated its support to expand the PCSO website and the use of technology in general. The Technology Committee will hold a planning meeting early in the year to determine what changes to make in the current operation.

The Continuing Education Committee will continue along its path of reviewing the entire PCSO education program with the development of a "member needs assessment." It is intended that such a survey will help several committees better understand members' needs, desires, and preferences.

2001 AAO House of Delegates

During the Reno meeting, the delegates and alternates to the AAO House of Delegates met to organize and begin discussing ideas for 2001. Ideas under consideration include a redefining of component recognition by the AAO and required ADA membership.

Other issues will surface after the November Board of Trustees meeting, after which we will know about issues other constituent societies will be considering.

Member's input on these and any other issues is important and requested; please e-mail Dr. Varner directly at rev@rosenet.net.

Reno Annual Session

Oct. 1-4 in Reno, PCSO held its 2000 Annual Session. Attendance was far above early estimates, primarily due to the strong program of topics and speakers. Meeting evaluations are being processed.

Most popular lectures for members proved to be Dr. Vince Kokich (Adult Orthodontics in the 21^st Century), Dr. Robert Boyd (Orthodontic Treatment of Complex Malocclusions with the Invisalign Appliance), Dr. James McNamara (Differential Treatment of Class Malocclusion), and Dr. David Sarver (Soft Tissue Maturation and Aging).

The staff program proved well attended, with over 1,000 attending. Some of the best attended sessions were "Psychology in the Orthodontic Office" (Ms. Marsha Freeman), "Anterior Dental Esthetics" (Dr. Vince Kokich), "Relationship Dynamics and Integrating the New Patient" (Ms. Jodi Peacock) and "Creating a Great Team" (Ms. Rosemary Bray).

A Welcoming Party was held at the National Automobile Museum, with over 500 participating.

One of the meeting highlights was the Opening Luncheon. Bruce Christopher presented a fascinating presentation on "Emotional Intelligence".

Also during the meeting, the membership approved changes in the Bylaws that allow all Component directors to the Board to vote at all times, on all issues. Prior to the change, some component directors shared votes. Further, a change was made to accommodate an increase in the number of PCSO delegates to the AAO House of Delegates.

In addition, the membership elected two members to new offices: Dr. Dale Rhoney, President-Elect (Lake Oswego, OR) and Dr. Todd Hellwig, Secretary-Treasurer (Scottsdale, AZ). Dr. Robert Varner (Roseburg, OR) automatically moves up to President.

Upcoming Annual Session Sites

The Board approved San Diego, CA as the 2005 site. The schedule leading up to 2005 is: 2001 - Honolulu, HI 2002 - Monterey, CA, 2003 - Vancouver, BC, 2004 - Palm Springs, CA.

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