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Candidate for Treasurer: Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, current AGD treasurer, has been active in organized dentistry at both local and national levels for more than 36 years. His AGD involvement includes serving as Region 1 regional director from 2019 to 2022 and chairing the Scientific Meeting Council for four years. He has been treasurer of AGD since 2022. He is also active in the American Dental Association, having served as a delegate and alternate delegate at the national level. He also served as Continuing Education Council chair and Finance Committee member of the Connecticut State Dental Association. Additionally, Picone is an AGD Master and has received two AGD Presidential Awards (2017, 2021). He maintains fellowships in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Personal Statement “Without question, membership in AGD has made me a better practitioner, allowed me to grow as a leader, and provided a ‘professional home base’ where I’ve established lifelong personal friendships with colleagues from across the continent. I remain deeply grateful for the many ways AGD has shaped my world both personally and professionally. “Serving as your treasurer these past two years has been an honor and a privilege. I take pride in the progress we’ve made together, and I hope to continue the positive trajectory we’ve established. One of the major steps we’ve taken during my tenure is to improve our forecasting method used for dues revenue projection. For the AGD delegate, this allows for a clearer, more meaningful financial interpretation when tasked with approving the annual budget at the House of Delegates annual meeting. This is just one example of how a commonsense approach to budget and finance can favorably impact both the fiscal health of AGD and the hard-working volunteers of our organization. “Looking forward, I remain committed to increasing nondues revenue to ensure our organization’s long-term stability and growth. By diversifying income through sponsorships, partnerships and innovative member services, we reduce our reliance on dues while enhancing member value. This approach strengthens our financial foundation and allows for greater investment in member benefits, education and advocacy efforts. “A strong, engaged base is essential for
AGD’s continued influence and relevance. Therefore, increasing our membership must always remain a key priority. In my view, this requires improving outreach, offering valuable resources and fostering a welcoming community. As your treasurer, I will continue my efforts to seek, support and help implement initiatives that advance this goal. “While the mission and direction of AGD are driven solely by its members, the AGD staff are there to execute the plan. Our staff ensures the effective operation of AGD programs and services, and they deliver on the promises we make to our members. I’m proud of our staff and the collaborative environment that exists today. I fully expect that, together, we will continue to deliver the quality service and products our members deserve. “My experience and background in budgeting and finance, coupled with my deep understanding of our organization’s needs, uniquely position me to continue making a positive impact on the financial health and strategic planning of our organization. I am firm in my belief that AGD can more clearly define its role and become an indispensable factor in the professional life of the successful general dentist. With your support, I hope to build on the successes of these past two years with the same energy and commitment to a responsive, collaborative and creative approach to problem-solving. “I humbly ask you for the opportunity to serve a second term as your AGD treasurer, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.”
“A strong, engaged base is essential for AGD’s continued influence and relevance. Therefore, increasing our membership must always remain a key priority. In my view, this requires improving outreach, offering valuable resources and fostering a welcoming community.”
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AGD IMPACT
OCTOBER 2024