The Michigan Dental Assistants Association is gearing up to host it’s 70th

Annual session concurrently with the Michigan Dental Association in Grand

Rapids. MDAA’s activities will be held on Friday, April 28th and Saturday,

April 29th. All MDAA activities will be held at the Amway Grand Hotel

while the exhibit hall and MDA activities will take place at the DeVos Place.

There are many continuing education courses and social activity opportuni-

ties to in addition to business meetings that you can attend. Come and join us

in Grand Rapids for a great weekend and professional dental development.

Make new friends, meet up with co-workers and enjoy yourself .

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city

in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles east of Lake Mich-

igan. The downtown area features the Grand Rapids Art Museum which

spotlights Michigan artists in its rotating shows. Grand Rapids is known for

many breweries dotted around town.

Calling all members…..

MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSISTANTS SSOCIATION

Annual Session Program

APRIL 26-29, 2017 GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Annual Session schedule and hotel information

2-3

Badge Information and MDAA CE course

4-5

MDA Exhibit Hall and Event information

6-7

Student Ambassadors and Student Day Info

8-9

MDA Social Event and MDAA Donation request

10-11

MDAA Award criteria and Application instructions

12-13

Officer and Committee Chairmen Nomination forms

14-15

Inside this issue:

1 Free CE for all MDAA

members

MDAA Scholarship to be

awarded at Student

Day

Nominate deserving

members for awards

Consider running to

serve on the MDAA

board

MDAA to host first

Mannequin Challenge

at Student Day !

Please join us

*Check the MDAA website at www.midaa.org for last minute schedule corrections*

Friday April 28, 2017:

8:15-9:00 AM MDAA Student Day Registration, Imperial Ballroom 9:00-12:00 PM Student Day Keynote Lecture & Competitions Saturday April 29, 2017: 8:30-9:00 Registration/Credentialing of Delegates, Imperial Ballroom 9:00-1:00 MDAA House of Delegates and Balloting 1:00-2:00 MDAA Luncheon Pantalind Ballroom 2:00-3:00 (1)FREE CE. Lisa Darrow CDA,RDH,BA “Pain and SymptomManagement” 3:15-6:00 MDAA Second House of Delegates

Annual Session Schedule

Page 2 Annual Sess ion Program APRIL 26-29, 2017 GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

187 Monroe N.W.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

800-253-3590 / 616776-6450

All MDAA Officers, Committee

Chairmen and Delegates will

receive the MDAA Delegate Manual

around April 15, 2017 by email. Please

be sure to check your junk folders if

you do not see it come to your inbox.

Please take the time to read the entire

manual so that you are prepared.

“Caution:

Cultivating Imagination

May Lead to

Ground Breaking Transformation!”

Delegates Manual

70th Annual Session

April 29, 2017

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Watch your emails

for your

Delegate Manual

Annual Session Hotel Information

Reservations must be made directly with the appropriate hotel. See below for cut

off dates for room reservations at each hotel. Rooms have been blocked for the

MDA at the room rates noted; sales/hotel tax is separate from listed prices. Note:

All rooms must be guaranteed -- preferably with a credit card. All rooms must be

guaranteed – preferably with a credit card. Mention you are with the MDA to get

the special convention rate.

HOTEL RATE CUT OFF DATE

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel* $159 April 7, 2017 187 Monroe, N.W., Grand Rapids 49503 (800)253-3590 or (616)776-6450) Parking $24 per day or $29 per day for valet

Reservation Link: https://aws.passkey.com/event/16096917/owner/2529966/home

J.W. Marriott $179 April 7, 2 017 235 Louis St., N.W., Grand Rapids 49503 (877) 901-6632 or 1(506)-474-2009 Reservation Link: https://aws.passkey.com/event/15947416/owner/3378200/home Parking: $19 per day/self-park; $29 per day/valet

Holiday Inn $126 April 11, 2017 310 Pearl Street, N.W., Grand Rapids 49504 (616) 235-7611 Reservation Link: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/grand-rapids/grrpe/hoteldetail?

qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn.ki&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0

&qGrpCd=MDA&qIta=99801505&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRp

n=1&qRpp=20&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801

505 Free parking for hotel guests

Page 3 Annual Sess ion Program APRIL 26-29, 2017 GRAND RAPIDS, MI

MDAA will order MDA name badges for all delegates and student ambas-

sadors and these will be passed out as you credential outside the House of

Delegates. Students coming to Student Day will have to register for their

own badges through the MDA or obtain them onsite. If you are not a del-

egate, but attending the conference and need a badge you can obtain an

official MDA Annual Session badge by registering to attend the meeting

on MDA’s website by March 18 at www.smilemichigan.com Your official

badge will be mailed to you from the MDA. A driver’s license or photo ID

is required to register on site at the convention center with MDA. Registra-

tion information for all the MDAA Annual Session events will be posted on

the MDAA website at www.midaa.org Questions may be directed to

MDAA Annual Session Chairman Karen Minca, CDPMA at:

Mincaka@michigan.gov or at (810)516-4984.

Get Your

Annual Session

Name Badge

DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave NW.

Grand Rapids, MI

49503

The exhibit Hall, MDA registration, MDA governance meetings and MDA sponsored-

CE courses will be held at the DeVos Place.

The MDAA Student Day, House of Delegates and CE will be held at the Amway

Grand Hotel.

Saturday, April 29, 2017 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids

Imperial Ballroom

Course Description This course will discuss those options for therapeutic intervention of pain in the dental office and beyond. We will cover behavior management, psychology of pain, and pain control agents. About the Speaker Lisa Darrow, RDH, CDA, BA has over 30 years of dental hygiene experience. Lisa has taken her work experi-ence and passion for dental hygiene into many dental arenas; from clinical dental hygiene to dental manufactur-er’s educational rep, to seminar speaker, to dental product consultant to her own company Darrow Dental. Registration: If you are a MDAA officer or a local delegate you do not need to register for this course. It is a part of the House of Delegates and a CE certificate will be made for you. All others must register for this free course, so that the appropriate amount of seating is available. Name:_______________________________________ADAA Member #____________________ Email:_________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________City_______________sipcode_________ Phone:________________________________________________________________________ Mail the completed form to: MDAA Attention: Karen Minca 3577 Ridgecliffe Dr. Flint, MI 48532

**** Deadline to register is April 5, 2017****

“Pain and Symptom Management” Presented by:

Lisa Darrow, CDA, RDH, BA (1) CE, 2:00-3:00 PM

The Spirit of Michigan Exhibit Hall

You’ll find nearly 200 exhibitors at this year’s MDA Annual Session/Spirit of Michigan Exhibit Hall. They’re offering show specials, helpful advice, and the chance to see the newest products “up close and personal.” You can get your questions answered, talk with product representatives, and see what’s new in dentistry. It’s all at the MDA Annual Session Exhibit Hall — Michigan’s largest dental expo! A full listing of exhibitors appears in the Annual Session Official Program, mailed to you with your pre-registration materials or available on-site. Take advantage of this great resource for your practice. Remember! No Exhibits Wednesday! Exhibits open Thursday at noon. The MDA Exhibit Hall will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday • Thursday, April 27, 2017: Exhibits open Noon until 6 p.m. • Friday, April 28, 2017: Exhibits open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. • Saturday, April 29, 2017: Exhibits open 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. An official MDA registration badge is required to enter the exhibit hall Need more information about Annual Session? CE courses, local dining, exhibitor info etc… You can go to the Michigan Dental Association’s Website at www.smilemichigan.com

MDAA MEMBERSHIP BOOTH

Located at booth #1508-D

PLEASE STOP BY AND VISIT

SPECIAL EXHIBIT HALL ACTIVITIES

Thursday April 27th

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Halls B and C, DeVos Place

Everyone is invited! Enjoy complimentary hors

d’oeuvres along with a cash bar while touring the

MDA Exhibit Hall featuring nearly 200 exhibitors.

Friday April 28th

10:00am - 2:00pm

Halls B and C, DeVos Place

Check out a Table Clinic in the back of the MDA

Exhibit Hall. Earn FREE continuing education

credit when you attend four or more 15-minute

presentations. See the listing of all table clinics in

the Annual Session Official Program

Friday April 28th

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Halls B and C, DeVos Place

Everyone is invited! Complimentary beer, wine

and soda will be offered. Get your tickets at and

MDA Endorsed Services booth in the Endorsed

Aisle (Booths 1001-1006 and 1101-1106) located

immediately inside the entrance of the exhibits.

MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION

Student Ambassador Program

Dear Dental Assisting Program Director and Student Members of the ADAA,

The Michigan Dental Assistants Association is happy to announce the launch of its Student Ambassador Program.

This program offers an opportunity for new student members of the American Dental Assistants Association to

attend the MDAA’s House of Delegates at Annual Session and to see what happens first hand as our Association

gathers to make decisions regarding the future of dental assisting.

Student Ambassadors: Must be an ADAA student member Will be provided special seating in the MDAA House of Delegates Will be recognized by the MDAA President in the House of Delegates Will receive a certificate of participation suitable for framing May have their photo published in the MDAA MATRIX, Website or on Facebook May report their participation on future resumes as they seek employment Shall have the opportunity to participate in Association discussions May attend the President’s Lunch upon paying the luncheon fee of $25 Ambassador Duties: Must prepare a report for their classmates regarding the MDAA’s meeting Must register to attend on the enclosed registration form Must be dressed in business attire It is our hope that your dental assisting program incorporates and encourages student involvement in our profes-

sional organization as a means of enhancing their professionalism. We look forward to getting to know your stu-

dents and showing them how our collective efforts can yield great things. There is no charge to attend and the

MDAA is happy to provide a complimentary lunch for all Student Ambassadors.

This year’s meeting will be held on Saturday April 29th beginning at 9:00 AM and students should be prepared to

stay until 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids located at 187 Monroe

Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 in the Imperial Ball Room. Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in

and be seated. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please feel free to contact Lori Barnhart at

(810)515-6317 or via email at SLSBARN@lentel.com for more information.

REGISTRATION FORM

Student Name______________________________________________

ADAA Membership #__________________

Phone Number_____________________________________

Email address________________________________

Name of School_______________________________________________________________

Do you plan to attend the President’s Luncheon? _____YES ______NO

Mail this form to MDAA at P.O. Box 118, Lennon, MI 48449 to be received no later than April 15, 2017

MDAA Student Day

Friday, April 28, 2017 Amway Grand Hotel, Imperial Ballroom

Grand Rapids, MI

Schedule

8:15-9:00 am Registration/Introductions: Gwen Graham-Feldkamp MDAA Past President & Student Day Chairman Welcome: Lori Barnhart MDAA President 9:00-12:00 pm Key Note Speaker: Ona Erdt, DDS presents “Professionalism and Achiev ing Your Dreams” Essay Presentations Video Presentations Raffle/Judging Award Presentation & Photos Closing

The MDAA’s First Ever…..

MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE

During student day all students, instructors,

guests and MDAA board members will partici-

pate in our first Mannequin Challenge.

Instructions will be given, we will freeze mid

action and the scene will be video taped and

shared...be ready to play the role you are

assigned.

Come Together! 2017 Annual Session Celebration

This event is sponsored by the Michigan Dental Association.

You must register and pay for it by contacting the MDA

Fee: $99/person (includes reception, show ticket and afterglow) $39/person

Friday April 28th

Reception and Show at DeVos Place

and Performance Hall

6 - 7:45 p.m. (Reception)

8 – 10:15 p.m. (Show)

10:15 - 11 p.m. (Afterglow)

Celebrate the Profession: Share Some Fun with Your Friends and Colleagues!

Everyone is invited to join MDA President Dr. Larry DeGroat at this conference-wide

celebration. Come together with your friends and colleagues to enjoy good food, drinks

and experience amazing entertainment. The timeless music of the Beatles will have you

dancing in your seat and singing out loud. Don’t miss what will sure to be a memorable

experience. The evening kicks off with a reception featuring hearty hors d’oeuvres and

cocktails, the show, and an afterglow reception featuring dessert and cordials.

Sponsored by MDA Insurance.

About the Show

Beatlemania is back for a Classical Mystery Tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of

The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The show features original mem-

bers of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania performing 2 hours of non-stop Beatles

hits. Hear Penny Lane, I Am the Walrus, The Long and Winding Road, and more - all

performed exactly as they were originally recorded. The Los Angeles Times calls the

show "more than just an incredible simulation." If you like The Beatles, you will LOVE

"Classical Mystery Tour" in concert.

Annual Session Donations Sought: Any local or individual wishing to make a donation to help

offset the cost of the MDAA Annual Session may do so by

sending a check made payable to:

MDAA

Attention: Karen Minca

3577 Ridgecliffe Dr.

Flint, MI 48532

Once again we are having a raffle for the dental assisting students during the MDAA Stu-

dent Day to be held at Annual Session on Friday, April 28, 2017. We would appreciate

your local donating dental items to be raffled during Student Day. Every year the Students

comment on the really neat items that were donated by the locals. Thank you for all of

your donations in the past which helped Student Day be a success and thank you for con-

sidering donating again this year. Items may be brought to the Amway the morning of

Student Day or you may send them to:

Gwen Graham-Feldkamp

2121 Baker Road

Dexter, MI 48130

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at grahamgagf@comcast.net

STUDENT DAY DONATIONS

Look for Dental related

props at Student Day so

your class can take some

great photos to post on the

MDAA Website and on

Facebook.

MDAA 2017 Awards Information

It is now the time of year to begin thinking of the awards that are offered by

the MDAA to deserving members and locals. These awards will be presented

in May at the MDAA Annual Session in Lansing, during the House of Dele-

gates. Please give some thought about a member that you know who is de-

serving of this special recognition. The process to be used in nomination for

the awards is explained below. All required information for award nomina-

tions must please be received by March 1, 2017

Ruth M. Edwards Service Award This award is given to an individual and

each local shall be allowed to submit the name of one member to the Awards

Committee. To be eligible, this member must have demonstrated exceptional

interest, motivation and leadership by promoting and upholding the profes-

sion of dental assisting, with active participation in our association (local,

state, or national level). The member may also have demonstrated commendable and unselfish service in their

community. Limited to 500 words, see below for what is necessary for nomination. The current MDAA Presi-

dent is not eligible.

MaraLee Albrect Impact Award This award is given to an individual and each local shall be allowed to submit up

to three members to the Awards Committee. The award will be presented to the member having the greatest im-

pact on improving the status of the dental assistant. This member must have been instrumental in initiating legis-

lative changes or have made educational contributions i.e. lectures, seminars, table clinic, books, papers, visual aid,

etc. Limited to 500 words, see below for what is necessary for nomination. The current MDAA President is not

eligible.

Membership Award These awards are given to a local and no application is necessary, as membership lists deter-

mine the winners. The first award goes to the local with the greatest percentage increase in new members. The

second award goes to the local with the greatest numerical increase in new members.

Award application procedure for Ruth M Edwards and MaraLee Albrect Impact Awards. Please type and mail the

following information to the Awards Committee: Name of member submitting the award application as well as

the address and phone number in cases the committee has any questions. The name of the local dental assisting

society the member nominee belongs to. The name of the individual being nominated, with credentials, if applica-

ble. The name of the award you are submitting the nominee for. Please type a brief description of how of the indi-

vidual meets the criteria of the award you are nominating them for, making sure all requested information is pro-

vided. Sign the nomination letter.

For questions please contact Debra Williams at 313.415.0801 or email deboffmgr@aol.com

Please Mail Applications to: MDAA Awards Chairman

7086 Milton Street, Detroit, MI 48234

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD APPLICATION

This award is given al the Local that has sponsored the most seminars, community projects, membership drives and other activities related to dental assisting and the promotion of the Association. This is based on a point system. The Local that receives the most points shall be declared the winner. In case of a tie the Board of Directors shall have final approval.

Society ________________________________________Prepared by___________________________________________________

1) Has your society sponsored an A.D.A.A. Continuing Education Course?

Title: ___________________________________________________

2) Has your society sponsored an all day seminar, workshop or equivalent?

(Example: Two or more evenings equal to eight hours?)

Title: __________________________________________________ (

3) Community projects sponsored by your society, i.e.,

Children’s Dental Health Week

b) Toothbrush instructions in schools (not if same as a)

c) Career Day Program in local schools

Other ____________________________________________

4) How many of your meetings have educational programs? List date and topic.

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

5) How many table clinics were presented at your society meetings? List titles and name of clinician.

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

6) How many NEW members joined your local society as a result of a membership drive? List their names:

______________________ _____________________

______________________ _____________________

7) Are there any other activities that your society feels it should receive credit for? Please describe.

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

If more space is needed to answer any question please use the space below and reference the questions number.

Please return completed form by: March 1, 2017

For questions please contact Debra Williams at 313.415.0801 or email deboffmgr@aol.com

Mail to: MDAA Awards Chairman

7086 Milton Street, Detroit, MI 48234

THE MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION NEEDS YOUR

TO RUN FOR MDAA OFFICE OR AS A DELEGATE TO THE ADAA CONVENTION:

President-Elect Vice President

Secretary Treasurer

Bylaws/Manual of Procedures Chairman Education Chairman (Should be a CDA and a RDA if possible)

Legislative Chairman Membership Chairman

Annual Session Chairman

Qualifications to be nominated as a MDAA Officer or Committee Chairman:

Must be an active, active student 1, 2, 3, life or special member of MDAA Must be a MDAA member in good standing Must have a willingness to learn and perform the duties of the position Must have a copy of current membership card or proof of paid dues

Qualifications to be nominated as a delegate to the ADAA Annual Conference:

All nominees must be an active, active student 1, 2, 3, special or life member of MDAA. Shall be present in the MDAA House of Delegates when nominated. Shall have served as a local or state officer or standing committee member within the last five years. If the nominee was elected and served as a delegate the previous year, they must have submitted a written report to the President within 30 days of the end of the ADAA Annual Conference. If the nominee was elected and served as a delegate the previous year, they must have submitted receipts and a written expense report to the Treasurer to verify expenses for the allotment within 30 days of the end of the ADAA Annual Conference.

For a more detailed account of qualifications and responsibilities please feel free to contact the MDAA Nomi-

nating Chairman for information. A complete account is printed in the MDAA Manual of Procedures and is

available by request. To be nominated, please fill out the appropriate nomination form and return a copy to

both the Nominating Chairman and the MDAA Secretary.

Forms may be obtained from: MDAA Nominating Chairman

Deb Jaruzel at rdjaruzel@tds.net

The deadline to submit forms so that your name appears in the MDAA Delegate Manual is March 1, 2017.

After that date, any name submitted will be announced in the MDAA House of Delegates.

* * *Talents * * *Experience* * *Willingness * * *

NOMINATION FORM FOR MDAA OFFICER AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN POSITIONS

I understand that my name is being submitted for election as a MDAA Officer or Committee Chairman and I understand the responsibilities involved.

NAME (with credentials) ________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________Email ________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE_________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER (H)_______________________________ (0)_________________________

ADAA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER_________________________________________________

NAME OF LOCAL _____________________________________________________________

MDAA POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR _____________________________________

PLEASE LIST ANY OFFICER OR COMMITTEE POSITION HELD AT THE LOCAL, STATE OR NATIONAL LEVEL AND

THE YEAR:

PLEASE LIST NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS PERTAINING TO THE POSITION DESIRED:

CANDIDATE'S SIGNATURE:___________________________________________________

RETURN A COPY OF THIS FORM TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:

MDAA NOMINATING CHAIRMAN: Deb Jaruzel at rdjaruzel@tds.net

MDAA SECRETARY: Paula Frolka at pjfrolka@gmail.com

Deadline to submit forms is: March 1, 2017

**please be sure to sign the officer/chairman obligation and responsibilities form located on the next page and include with this form.

MDAA Officer and Committee Chairman

OBLIGATIONS --RESPONSIBILITIES--DUTIES

EACH OFFICER AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SHALL HAVE THE OBLIGATION TO:

1. Make your first priority the business and interests of your position.

2. Master the art of delegation.

3. Help members develop their leadership skills and use their talents for the Association's

progress.

4. Work closely with the Board of Directors.

5. Attend all committee, Board of Director's meetings and Annual Session as required.

6. Represent the MDAA as requested.

EACH OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO:

1. Know the official duties of the office to which elected or appointed.

2. Know the content of the MDAA and ADAA Bylaws and the MDAA Manual of Procedures.

3. Serve all members of the Association.

4. Bring genuine interest, enthusiasm and sufficient time to the duties and discharge them

responsibly.

EACH OFFICER AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SHALL HAVE THE DUTY TO:

1. Represent the MDAA in a manner of professionalism when attending functions pertaining to

the duties of office.

2. Request another member to accompany the individual if representing the MDAA.

3. Prepare expense and annual reports at time specified.

4. Copy correspondence sent and received as outlined in the Manual of Procedures.

5. Maintain proper files.

If elected to a position, I agree to uphold the OBLIGATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES as outlined above.

SIGNATURE OF CANDIDATE:______________________________________________

DATE:___________________________

Return to the address noted on the nomination form by the deadline date.

Local Delegate Allotment

In addition to the MDAA board local societies may send representatives to the House of Dele-

gates. Below is the number allowed.

Genesee 44 Active members Receive 5 delegates

Mid-Michigan 84 Active members Receive 9 delegates

Central 20 Active members Receive 3 delegates

Oakland 36 Active members Receive 4 delegates

Macomb 30 Active members Receive 4 delegates

Washtenaw 45 Active members Receive 5 delegates

Resort 20 Active members Receive 3 delegates

Grand Rapids 62 Active members Receive 7 delegates

Lakeland Valley 16 Active members Receive 2 delegates

Please contact your local president if you wish to attend and represent your local society. Local

presidents have received an annual session packet of information to share with their delegates.

This year there will be a fee to register to attend the House of Delegates which will cover the

breakfast and lunch for each delegate. It is $47 per person and the local president has this regis-

tration form.

ADAA Delegate Election Information

You may have noticed that we are not seeking nominations for ADAA Delegates at this years

MDAA Annual Session. ADAA moved their Annual Conference by 6 months and because we

were electing delegates two years out it threw us out of sequence. We currently have 2 groups of

elected delegates that have not served yet. We will utilize the group elected in 2015 to serve this

coming April and the group elected this past April to serve in the spring of 2018. During next

years House of Delegates we will hold elections to elect our 2019 ADAA Delegates.

At this time we are to assume that ADAA will continue to host virtual online conferences like last

year. Although not as exciting as getting to travel to another state, it is just as important that we

continue to be involved and I encourage you when we elect again to support the MDAA and

ADAA by being nominated.