Houston ASDA Gold Crown 2016 by UTSD ASDA

Most Improved

Why is Houston ASDA the Ideal ASDA? UTSD Houston ASDA models itself with pride and integrity following the key values represented in the ASDA Mission Statement. We believe firmly that getting students excited and involved with ASDA begins on day one of dental school. We find ways to welcome our students and introduce them to their ASDA benefits and what it means to be an ASDA member. We take this a step further and embody the statement to “introduce students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry” by encouraging students to apply for leadership positions on both a local and national level. We have done our best to find a spot for any student looking to get involved and learn more about ASDA. With their commitment our chapter has flourished with activities where all students have been able to partake upon. We hope to use this application to highlight the excitement our chapter has and the ASDA fever that has spread at Houston.Here are some of the highlights of the events that showcase how much our chapter has grown and improved in this past year.

Throughout the past three years I have seen our chapter grow and expand in ways that are truly remarkable. Our leadership team represents 72 students who are committed to getting others involved in organized dentistry. Their passion is invigorating, inspiring, and has helped our chapter reach new heights. Throughout our application we encourage you to join us on a “road trip” where we reflect back on many of the events that we accomplished this year. We make many stops from our Advocacy Courthouse to the Predental LifeCenter. For us a road trip is a unique way to reflect back on a year-long journey that has taken us to new places.

• Members and Communication: New website, Houston ASDA mobile app, ASDA week social media campaign, chapter videos(hype, recap and live launch), continued branding initiative with brand consistency at all events

I hope you enjoy reviewing this journey that UTSD Houston ASDA was able to complete this year. I thank you for your time and consideration of this application

• Advocacy: 99 ADPAC/DENPAC sign-ups, Advocacy Academy series, Meet & Greets dental congressman, record number of attendants for NLC and annual, record number of committee involvement with Greater Houston Dental Society

This past year has absolutely flown by and it has been my great honor to serve as President of our chapter. Our success is completely due to the dedication of each of our officers and members. I look forward to seeing the new milestones UTSD Houston ASDA will reach in the next few years.

• Activities: Brews, Chews & Dental News Happy Hour lecture series, Incisal Bites video series, Dental prom, inspire leadership camp, Headshots, Mannequin Challenge, over $80k fundraised, over $10k donated with new charity events, new Wellness initiatives, • Predental: New lab mixer event, raised attendance at all events, Spotlight on VIPs on ASDA website, predental brochure, Career Day predental hosted, predental invited to participate in annual Golf Tournament, Predental Liaison position expanded As District 9 Trustee, I worked alongside the Council on Membership and visited San Antonio Dental School to speak with their school’s administration and ASDA leadership team as part of ASDA’s membership outreach program.

Tanya Sue Maestas,   UTSD Houston ASDA Chapter President

Outstanding Membership & Communications

Membership and Communications HQ Encourages member involvement and has significant participation from members (including number of attendees or percentage of members in attendance is helpful). • Houston ASDA has had auto-enrollment and a chapter membership of 100% since 2003. • [ASDA Point System – 100% membership involvement • Encouraged active involvement in Houston ASDA with sponsorship to ASDA Annual Session and National Leadership Conference for the member(s) with the most collective points. • [IMPROVED!] ASDA Week Snapchat Photo Challenge • Each day during September ASDA week students were challenged to post a photo using a specific hashtag, as well as #HoustonASDA. Competitors who posted everyday were entered to win a Starbucks gift card. • [NEW!] ASDA Week “Treat Yo Selfie” Photo Challenge • Follow UTSD Houston ASDA on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat). Show proof and get free cookies and treats! Lead to over 133% increase in Instagram followers. Organizes a successful membership drive to introduce new students to ASDA. • First Year Orientation Presentation – 100% attendance • ASDA President, Tanya Maestas (’18), and president-elect, Katie Richardson (’19) delivered breakfast to all 104 incoming DS1 students followed by an engaging presentation highlighting what ASDA is, the benefits of being a member, encouragement to apply for leadership positions, and upcoming events. • [IMPROVED!] Annual Welcome DS1 Thirsty Thursday- 90% attendance - Happy hour was held for DS1 students during first week of school with Houston ASDA officers in attendance to promote involvement in ASDA and discuss benefits gained from being involved. • New Officer Informational – ASDA officers hosted our third annual informational for the first year class that elaborated on each leadership position and the duties the four-year commitment holds. • [IMPROVED!] ASDA Week - An entire week in September was dedicated to engaging and creating excitement for Houston ASDA. The week included a welcome meeting, Social Media campaign competition, food bank service event, 8th annual Girl’s Arm Wrestling Tournament, and ADPAC drive. This year we also introduced a new event called “Treat Yo Selfie” in order to promote our chapter’s new SnapChat and hosted a Dodgeball Tournament to boost ASDA energy! Recruits and engages advanced standing/IDP students at your school. • Our school has no advanced standing/IDP students in attendance. Organizes events such as Signing Day to help 4th year students transition to the ADA. • In 2016, 100% of 4th year students participated in ADA signing day. Uses the following communication vehicles: class announcements, bulletin boards, e-mail, website, Facebook, etc. • [NEW!] UTSD ASDA App New application to stay informed on all things Houston ASDA. This app was used at all of our lunch and learns and social events for students to check in. Since its installation, we have had 260 downloads and over 1000 submissions throughout the semester. • [IMPROVED!] UTSD ASDA Facebook page provides updates, events reminders, and photos https://www.facebook.com/UTSDASDA. DS1s are encouraged to “like” during orientation. • We’re currently at 934 “likes” on our page, an increase of 31% since January 1st 2016 and have made 137 updates in 2016. • We’ve had over 7,000 “likes” on our posts this year! • [IMPROVED!] Instagram: @UTSDHoustonASDA – 614 total followers, an increase of 133% new followers and 110 posts! • Over 1,500 “likes” on our posts this year! • [IMPROVED!] Twitter: @UTSDASDA – 34 followers, an increase of 50% and 1,113 total posts! • [IMPROVED!] Snapchat: @UTSDhoustonASDA - gained 132 new friends and increased snapchat score by over 500 points! • For each ASDA event, school-wide emails and reminders are sent utilizing digital flyers. • Houston ASDA uses bulletin boards in student lounges, lunchroom refrigerators, television screens near elevators to advertise announcements and upcoming events. • [NEW!] Houston ASDA webmasters rolled out a brand new interactive website

• Over 9,000 people reached since the launch! • Consistent with new Houston ASDA branding • Mobile-friendly, fully responsive design • Information relevant to students, vendors and anyone in the dental family • Students and vendors are able to check-out and pay directly through the website • Links to ASDA member benefits and news/issues • Portal to Houston ASDA’s newly launched blog! • A live video was made to announce the launch! • [NEW!] Houston ASDA: A Journey from Coarse to Fine - All-new blog series launched in December that will showcase the daily life and thoughts of Houston’s finest dental students. Publishes a chapter newsletter at least three times per school year. • Houston ASDA’s newsletter the “Houston Fill” created by publication editors: Kaylea Orsak (’18) and Raven Grant (’19), published 3 newsletters throughout 2016 recapping events, informing of upcoming events, articles and interviews written by local members, and national ASDA publications. • 23,314 lifetime impressions, 22hrs 27min time read • Newsletter publications were sent out via email, advertised on TV screens across the building, and posted onto the UTSD ASDA Instagram account. • This year publication hardcopies were printed and placed in student lounges for students to browse during lunch or study time. Contributes to national ASDA publications, blog and Facebook page. • Laura Nelson (’16) 2 blog posts “#WhatShouldWeCallDental shows we’re all in this together,” “How to use social media to network at ASDA meetings” • Adrien Lewis (’16) 1 blog post: “How to get the perfect letter of recommendation” • Tanya Maestas (’18) 1 blog post “4 tips for making important decisions”, featured in Feb ASDA News “Probing Question” • Raven Grant (’19) 1 ASDA News publication: “Computerized Tool to Manage Dental Anxiety”, featured in Sept ASDA News “Probing Question” • Rana Shammas (’19) Featured in Nov ASDA News “Probing Question” Successfully implements chapter leadership transitions through use of how-to guides, reports and retreats. • [NEW!] ASDA Leadership Development Camp - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year leaders met and motivated each other through team activities and individual obstacles. Opened up communication between members in a perfect environment. Allowed current and new officers a way to meet and interact. Creatively distributes content from district and national meetings to local membership. • [IMPROVED!] ASDA Class Presentations - Through lunch & learns, members shared with their respective classes information, skills, action items gained at national and district meetings upon returning from conferences. • “Houston Fill” contains articles recapping national and district meetings. Uses ASDA branding (including ASDA signage, banner, and ASDA flyers) and communicates national ASDA initiatives and events to its members. • ASDA banner displayed at all events and included in photos. • Houston ASDA Rebranding – Continued usage of Houston ASDA’s new logo • Logo Pins – Our chapter distributed pins featuring new Houston ASDA logo to all committee members during fall semester, encouraging the use and recognition of our new brand. • Sponsorship Banner - 17 sponsors purchased a spot on our new logo banner at $175 a piece. In addition to aiding in our rebranding efforts, we profited $2,400 from the banner fundraiser. It is displayed at all Houston ASDA events. • [NEW!] ASDA Website branding - our logo is displayed consistently throughout the new website. National ASDA news such as the White Papers is conveniently located for members to access Utilizes green and sustainable practices at ASDA events and in communications. • By primarily using school-wide emails, facebook, twitter and app posts containing digital flyers announcing our ASDA chapter events and newsletters. 3 • [NEW!] Check-in for most events can now be done through our Houston ASDA mobile app!

Outstanding Advocacy Initiatives

Advocacy Courthouse Holds legislative lunch-n-learns and other legislative events to inform members of ASDA’s policies on issues such as student debt, barriers to care and mid-level providers. • [IMPROVED!] Advocacy Academy - ASDA advocacy committee conducted a week-long series of legislative Lunch and Learns. Speakers and discussions included the following: • Dr. Victor Rodriguez, GHDS President: Organized Dentistry: What’s All the Fuss About? • Jess Calvert, Dir. of Legistlative & Regulatory Affairs for DENPAC: TX Legislature - How it Works? • Dr. Duc Ho, GHDS Past President: Voting, Grassroots, and Advocacy. Can one person make a difference? • Dr. Adam Shisler: UTSD Alumni and ’11-’12 ASDA Past President - Dental and Regulatory IssuesWhat’s Really Going On? • ADPAC Happy Hour at Little Woodrows: Dentistry, What’s in the Cards? • Implemented a raffle prize for members that attended all 4 L&Ls, sponsored by TDA. • 315 total attendees at L&Ls • [NEW!!] Meet and Greet with Congressman Brian Babin, DDS 5 ASDA members were invited to a meet and greet social hosted by the GHDS to hear about politics and the effects on dentistry • [NEW!!] Addressing Access to Care with Solutions Interactive debate on two different proposed solutions to solve the access to care issues. Dr. Jane Grover presented on the Action for Dental Health Act. Dr. Catalanotto argued on behalf of mid-level providers and dental therapists. This session was also available as a web stream across districts 8 & 9. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about the current issues that the dental profession is facing. A recap video was made. 40 students attended • [NEW!!] In the Shoes of a Private and Corporate Dentist Provided dinner and Dr. Marvin Berlin (Private dentist) and Dr. Dwight Peccora (Corporate) discussed pros and cons of the options upon graduation and how they compare. A recap video was made. 55 students attended • [NEW!!] Advocacy in Action LIVE Webinar Legislative Liaison Rana Shammas participated in this webinar to increase advocacy efforts and to share successful events on the chapter level. Rana presented on a new advocacy initiative taken at the Houston chapter to increase American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC) memberships, the ADPAC BBQ Party, to encourage other chapters and provide an idea of what events may be hosted in order to increase effective participation in advocacy. • [NEW!!] 2016 National Dental Student Lobby Day Follow-up L&L National Lobby Day attendees discussed current hot topics in dentistry with such as midlevel providers and coordination of benefits by insurance companies. The students pressed on the importance of providing a voice as pre-doctorals in our field, especially with increasing student debt. A recap video was made. 65 students attended Attends state or national lobby days or organizes state lobby day. • [IMPROVED!] 16, up from 13 in 2015, Houston ASDA representatives traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the 2016 ASDA National Lobby Day. Students spent time educating themselves on dental issues and then lobbied to national representatives for the future of their careers. Involved with state and/or local dental society. • Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS) Events: • 40 students were sponsored to attend the GHDS October General Meeting on Legislative Affairs where organized dentistry leaders informed guests of TDA’s and ADA’s legislative agendas and the importance of investing in our professions • [NEW!!] ASDA chapter president, Tanya Sue Maestas attended 12 Board Meetings to discuss upcoming ASDA activities and action committees. • 2 students participated in the GHDS Legislative Action Committee: Rana Shammas, Samin Huque • [IMPROVED!] 4 students serve on GHDS Recruitment and Retention Committee: Andrew Naegar, Alex Edgerly, Marisa Zitterich, Adrien Lewis • UTSD Recruitment and Retention Committee members attended the September GHDS Tale & Ale welcoming new dentists to Houston. • [NEW!!] 2 students serve on GHDS Dental Health Committee: Rana Shammas, Angie Nguyen, Nick Rodriguez • Houston ASDA partnered with GHDS and 6 other local dental societies for the Houston Dental Festival at the Houston Zoo. The event hosted 300 dentists and their families enjoying food, facepainting, special encounters with wildlife, and prize drawings. • [IMPROVED!] 40, up from 33, Houston ASDA fourth years attended a Professional Association Liaison (P.A.L.) Mentorship social sponsored by GHDS. Students and new dentists were given the

opportunity to network with practicing dentists to expand their dental knowledge and involvement with organized dentistry. • GHDS and TDA collaborated together to sponsor a lunch for DS1 students during orientation week in which incoming students learned about the value of active membership & involvement and the structure of organized dentistry. Students participated in trivia games to receive GHDS and TDA prizes. Contributes legislative articles to local or national ASDA publications or other state society publications. • Greater Houston Dental Society Student Spotlight - each month GHDS published an article acknowledging outstanding ASDA members and their contributions to organized dentistry: • Alex Edgerly - Jan/Feb 2016 • Mary Becker - Aug 2016 • Tanya Sue Maestas - Sept 2016 • Ryan Hyde - Oct 2016 • [NEW!!] “Focused on UTSD” Showcased several ASDA members and school-wide events hosted by ASDA on the GHDS website Conducts successful ADPAC drives. • [NEW!!] ADPAC BBQ Luau Party Social with food, drinks, DJ, games, photobooth, and other entertainment. Students were given the opportunity to pay for ADPAC and DENPAC membership at the door. There was a huge turnout with 99 students signing up for ADPAC and DENPAC combined! Chapter is represented on district cabinet or involved in district activities. • [IMPROVED!] 10 students sent to the 2016 District 9 meeting in Breckenridge, CO, up from 9 last year. • [IMPROVED!] 12 students hold positions on the District 9 Cabinet, 100% increase: • Tanya Sue Maestas (’18) - District Trustee • Rana Shammas (’19) - Advocacy Associate • Kaylea Orsak (’18) - Communications Chair • Ryan Rodriguez (’19) - Community Outreach Associate • Francisco Escobar (’19)- Community Outreach Associate • Lauro Tijerina (’18) - Leadership Development Associate • Mariangela Arata (’18) - Leadership Development Associate • Raven Grant (’19) - Membership Chair • Alicia Morris (’18) - Predental Chair • Kanwal Kirani (’19) - Predental Associate • Allison Haynie (’18) - District Webmaster • Jeremy Pope (’18) - District Video Production Manager • [IMPROVED!] 10 students sent to the 2016 D9 Leadership Retreat in Wimberly, TX, 100% increase! National ASDA Involvement • [IMPROVED!] 28 students attended 2016 ASDA Annual Session from last year’s 24. • 18 students attended the 2016 ASDA National Leadership Conference • Houston ASDA continued Points System to help send more members to national events. Members earn points by attending local events. Points are tallied at semester end and top scoring members are fully funded to national ASDA events. After its first year of success, students have increased participation in order to gain a spot attending national ASDA events. • 2 Houston ASDA members hold National ASDA Positions: • Tanya Sue Maestas (’18) - District 9 Trustee • Jonathan Vogel (’18) - Legislative Coordinator Districts 8-9 • [NEW!!] National Delegate of the Year - Andrew Naegar (’17) • [NEW!!] ASDA/Crest Oral-B Community Dentistry Award 2nd Place 2016

Outstanding Activities

Activity National Park Offers professional or educational programs that encourage interaction between students and faculty, staff and state/local dental societies. • Greater Houston Dental Society General Meetings - ASDA members attended 6 General Meetings throughout 2016 to learn about legislative affairs and current topics in dentistry. • UTSD Alumni Teeth Collection Program – Houston ASDA collaborated with our alumni association to distribute 60 jars to over 50 dentists who will collect teeth on behalf of students. Jars will be retrieved in early spring and teeth will be available for DS4’s to use during their licensing exam and underclassmen to use in pre-clinical lab. Develops mentorship programs for members. • DS1s work closely with DS2s and DS3s for tutoring help in beginning dental core curriculum classes, drilling/operative and tooth-waxing. Organizes vendor fair and lunch & learns frequently. • [IMPROVED!] Vendor Fair This year we had a record of 44 vendors attend! After classes ~250 students and faculty walked over to our adjoining conference center and visit with vendors, other students, and faculty. A photobooth complete with #ASDAfever signs was setup to add to the fun! We raised the most money ever - $31,750, up from $24,450 last year! • Loupes Fair 6 loupes vendors set up booths to give students the opportunity to shop and compare different loupes companies in order to make an informed purchasing decision. 200 students attended • Houston ASDA held 25 Lunch and Learns in 2016! • Partnership with Sonicare to create a yearly lunch and learn teaching first year dental students about brushing techniques and fluoride treatment, while providing free Sonicare Toothbrushes to all members that attend! 100% of first year membership attended! Provides social activities. • [IMPROVED!] Annual Welcome DS1 Happy Hour – To introduce new students to ASDA, a welcome happy hour geared directly towards first years was held with 95% of DS1 class in attendance! ASDA officers were present to answer questions and spread awareness of ASDA involvement. • ASDA Week Thirsty Thursday - Students and faculty gathered in school courtyard for a happy hour to meet members and create excitement about ASDA. • Movember Awards Happy Hour - In conjunction with Psi Omega, Houston ASDA helped sponsor a happy hour to raise money and award the students with the best moustaches grown during Movember. • [NEW!] GV Black Tie Affair Dental Prom teamed up with UTSD Student Council to host the annual UTSD Dental Prom with over 300+ students and faculty in attendance • [NEW!!] Brews, Chews & Dental News Happy Hour Series Houston ASDA’s very own innovative series of cocktail hour talks with vendors and companies across the nation regarding career options for students upon graduation, insurace benefits, and everything in between! This innovative new series gave UTSD dental students an opportunity to learn about career options such as corporate positions that are not allowed to be publicized on school grounds • [IMPROVED!] ASDA Week - An entire week in September was dedicated to engaging and creating excitement for Houston ASDA. The week included a welcome meeting, Social Media campaign competition, food bank service event, 8th annual Girl’s Arm Wrestling Tournament, and ADPAC drive. This year we also introduced a new event called “Treat Yo Selfie” in order to promote our chapter’s new SnapChat and hosted a Dodgeball Tournament to boost ASDA energy! Organizes events/programs that promote leadership development and professional training. • [NEW!] ASDA Leadership Development Camp - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year leaders met and motivated each other through team activities and individual obstacles. Opened up communication between members in a perfect environment. Allowed current and new officers a way to meet and interact. • [NEW!] Headshots for Healthcare Free headshots to all fourth years for application and residency application purposes. We asked for donations in lieu of charging students to get their headshots and all the donations were given to San Jose Clinic. • [NEW!] Leadership in Dentistry A lunch and learn was hosted where dental professionals came in and talked about career prospects and how to become the leader in our dental office Hold events/programs with other ASDA chapters in district. • [NEW!] ASDA Class of ’18 Mannequin Challenge - class of ’18 ASDA members organized a stellar dental clinic-inspired addition. Houston ASDA then tagged other chapters in D9 along with several others!

• Texas Dental Olympics - Houston ASDA donated $500 to UTSD Student Council for the funding of T-shirts (that were still distributed) and lunches. • [IMPROVED!] District 9 Meeting 10 students went to the 2016 D9 meeting in Colorado (50% increase) • [IMPROVED!] 12 students hold positions on the District 9 Cabinet, 100% increase: • [IMPROVED!] District 9 Leadership Retreat - D9 cabinet members joined for a weekend retreat in Wimberly, Texas. Chapters evaluated their own strengths and weaknesses and formulated methods to possibly improve their chapters. 10 students from Houston ASDA attended Participates in community service or outreach activities. • [IMPROVED!] Ronald McDonald House - 10 members visited the local Ronald McDonald House and decorated tooth shaped cookies with patients and their families. This year, we brought ingredients and served over 30 families spaghetti and meatballs with salad and drinks! • [IMPROVED!] Houston Food Bank – as part of ASDA week, 34 students, up from 24, helped in packaging food items donated to needy children and assisted in cleaning the facility for upcoming inspection. • [IMPROVED!] Trunk-or-Treat ASDA hosts a booth at a halloween festival where children are able to play OHI games and win prizes. 100+ goodie bags with OHI supplies were handed out by 20 volunteers • YMCA Octoberfest– 9 members played interactive games with kids about proper brushing and flossing while giving them toothpastes and toothbrushes to add to their treat bags. • [IMPROVED!] Houston Buddy Walk - 10 ASDA volunteers participated in Houston Buddy Walk 2016, cheering on children with Down Syndrome to complete a 1-mile awareness walk. This year, volunteers passed out 200+ toothbrushes and toothpaste to participants and also hosted OHI games. • [IMPROVED!!] Thanksgiving Food Drive – all class years contributed donations to our annual food drive for the Houston Food Bank. A record total of 3,577 items were donated, weighing out to 1,526 lbs. of food! That’s an increase of 250% total food items. The class with the most canned goods won a free bagel breakfast. • Give Kids a Smile Day ASDA recruited members to provide free dental care to children in the Houston community. • “Be The Match” Bone Marrow Registration Drive -partnered with Alpha Omega to encourage students to swab their cheeks to register with “Be The Match” Foundation. Over 75 students registered! Conducts health and wellness activities. • [NEW!] Soul Cycle Group Ride Houston ASDA sent 44 of its members to work up a sweat in a soul cycle class Offers events targeted at different groups, including advanced standing/IDP students, non-traditional students, etc. • [IMPROVED!] Houston ASDA Family Picnic – our chapter’s annual spring picnic had a record of 260 attendees! Students and residents relaxed with their families while enjoying drinks, music, games, ice cream sandwiches, fajitas, and plenty of conversation. Organizes activities that are unique and original • [NEW!] Incisal Bites Video Series Head chef Tanya Sue Maestas guides the busy dental student in easy and delicious recipes. Also features guest chefs to provide diverse foods. 11 recipe videos made • 8th Annual Girl’s Arm Wrestling Tournament – this lunch event brings out the competitive nature in all dental students while instilling class pride. The winner receives a trophy and free breakfast for their entire class. This year our chapter created a [hype video] to advertise the event. • ASDA’s 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament - members let off some steam by plunging balls at their classmates’ faces. • Disclaimer: no students were harmed in this event. • [NEW!] ASDA Class of ’18 Mannequin Challenge - class of ’18 ASDA members organized a stellar dental clinic-inspired addition to this year’s hottest [video trend] • [NEW!] 2nd Annual Cinderfella Pageant - ASDA teamed up with TAWD to host a school-wide male pageant in the search for this year’s Mr. Gold Crown and a silent auction with contributions from students, faculty and staff in order to raise funds for the Mina Rosenthal-Eames Fund for Patient Care was created to address oral health disparities in at-risk women and children. A [hype video] was created to advertise

Outstanding Fundraising

Fundraising Stock Exchange Conducts one or more organized efforts at earning money. • [IMPROVED!] Vendor Fair 44 vendors (including 8 platinum and 12 gold) attended the 2016 Vendor Fair, a record number for Houston ASDA! 250+ students, faculty, and staff attended the fair enjoying appetizers, beverages and networking with leaders in dental products and technology. Vendors chose from 3 packages; Basic, Gold and Platinum. We profited over $31,000, the most ever, and $7,000 more than 2015! • [IMPROVED] Loupes Fair 6 companies purchased vendor tables at $600 a piece to attend the event allowing members the opportunity to try on loupes and weigh their options in loupe purchasing, including: Designs for Vision, LumaDent Inc., Orascoptics, Q-Optics, Ultralight Optics Inc., Surgitel. Our chapter profited an impressive $5,250. • [IMPROVED!] Explore UTSD Day 125, up from 102, predental students from across the state attended a Saturday full of break-out sessions, Deans’ seminars, tour of our new building, waxing and drilling exercises, and Q&A sessions with current students. National ASDA Predental members received a $15 discount on registration. At $50 a student for registration, we profited $4,170 ,making this one of our most successful events of the year! • “The Class I Preparation: Interview Prep Day” Dental students held mock interviews for 40 predental applicants who had applied or had plans to apply for the upcoming class. Predentals were asked to submit a surprise essay submission, which was later critiqued by UTSD students. Predentals were mock interviewed by 5 UTSD students, receiving immediate feedback, resources for their actual interview day, and were assigned a dental student mentor. Predentals paid $50 to attend, and we profited around $1,496. • Lunch and Learns Houston ASDA held 25 Lunch and Learns this year! Speakers sign-up and pay through HoustonASDA.com and can choose from a list of lunch serving options and the class targeted. After room reserve expenses are covered, remaining profit goes toward our ASDA chapter funding (see spreadsheet). We profited more than $8,000 for the year. • Houston ASDA Sponsorship Banner 17 sponsors purchased a spot on our new logo banner at $150 a piece. In addition to aiding in our rebranding efforts, we profited $2,400 from the banner fundraiser. It is displayed at all Houston ASDA events. Efforts at raising money have increased from the previous year or successfully sustained a large budget. • [IMPROVED!] Per the previous list of events targeted towards fundraising for our chapter, Houston ASDA started the year with $24,000 and after revenues, expenses, and donations we ended the year with a an additional $29,312 Organizes fundraisers that are unique and creative. • [NEW!] Cinderfella Pageant ASDA partnered with the Texas Association of Women Dentists to host a male student pageant and silent auction in order to raise funds for the Mina Rosenthal-Eames fund. $9,000 was raised through generous donations from students, faculty, staff, friends and family! • [IMPROVED!] 4th Annual Houston ASDA Golf Tournament The Fourth Annual ASDA Open hosted 92 golfers, up from 86, competing in a 4-person scramble tournament. The event cost $50 for students and $100 for non-students. Costs of the event were offset thanks to 10 sponsors that donated prizes, beverages, and money for the golf tournament. This year we also opened the tournament • A $1,000 donation was made to the San Jose Clinic for the 4th year in a row. Demonstrates cost-saving measures in chapter events. • Buying supplies in bulk for serving food to members. • Inviting professors and faculty to present at Lunch and Learns to prevent reserved room fees. • Simpler catering options for vendors and speakers reduced costs for events & lunch and learns.

• Sending emails inviting vendors to participate in events instead of sending postal mail. • Using Houston ASDA webpage, social media, and television monitors displayed throughout the building to communicate with students and post event sign-ups. Specify the amount of revenue your chapter earned, the costs that your chapter incurred & the remaining net profit. • Our chapter began the year with $24,000. Throughout 2016 we raised a total $81,002 through fundraising efforts, allowing our chapter to send more students to national meetings, purchasing oral health screening supplies, funding Dental Olympics, Golf Tournament, other events and rebranding ourselves. Our chapter’s expenditures totaled $39,390 and our donations to allied partners totaled $12,300 resulting in the year’s $29,312 net profit.

Revenue

Expense

Donations

Net Profit

Vendor Fair

$32,907

-$1,157

$31,750

Loupes Fair

$5,400

-$150

$5,250

Explore UTSD Day

$4,820

-$650

$4,170

Interview Prep Day

$2,000

-$503

$1,496

Lunch and Learns

$18,325

-$10,210

$8,115

Sponsorship Banner

$2,550

-$150

$2,400

Golf Tournament

$6,000

-$5,000

$1,000

-$1,000

San Jose Clinic -Dodgeball Tournament

-$145

Dental Olympics

-$500

Movember Awards

-$600

Cinderfella

$9,000

-$500

$8,500

Mina Rosenthal-Eames -Fund NLC PreDental Scholarship

-$1,700

2016 ASDA Annual Session

-$8,770

2016 ASDA NLC

-$9,000

Family Picnic

-$2,700

Leadership Camp

-$455

Total

$81,002

-$39,390

-$12,300

$29,312

Outstanding PreDental Involvement

PreDental Life Center Recruits predental members for national ASDA membership. • From expanding our Explore UTSD Day, Interview Workshop, and predental socials, Houston ASDA always has a platform to advertise the benefits of ASDA membership for predentals! Introduces predentals to dental school and organized dentistry (ASDA and ADA). • [IMPROVED!] Explore UTSD Day Event for predental and prehygiene students. The day consisted of admissions overview, student life, hands-on opportunity at operative, impressions, sealant placement, and a student-led breakout sessions. This year, the president of GHDS presented on the importance of organized dentistry. • [IMPROVED!] “The Class I Preparation: Interview Prep Day” Dental students held 4 mock interviews, read essay submissions, and answered questions for 40 predental applicants. This year, a raffle was held for ASDA predents and provided a sign up table. 25% of attendees signed up for national ASDA • [NEW!] UH Health Professions Career Day ASDA Predental Officers were invited to run a table for UTSD at the Health Professions Career Day. We spoke students about admissions, applications, interviews, undergraduate course work, and answered any questions they had. Promoted the benefits of ASDA membership • Predental NLC Leadership Award national ASDA predental members across Texas were invited to apply for the chance to attend 2016 NLC in Chicago, fully funded by Houston ASDA. • [IMPROVED!] Predental Liaison Position Position on our officer team allowed a predental with excellence in academics and leadership to be involved directly with our chapter. • [IMPROVED!] UTSD ASDA Predental Facebook - with the establishment of a separate Facebook page, predentals have direct access to all events, webinars, and publications by our Predental Committee. In 2016 the page gained 101 “likes”, an increase of 25% • Chapter members contribute “Predental Pro Tips” to share with predental followers • [NEW!] Houston ASDA Predental Brochure - A brochure to hand out to attendees at predental events. It contains information on all Houston ASDA predental events and the benefits of becoming a national ASDA member. Provides leadership opportunities for predentals. • Predental NLC Leadership Award A rigorous application/interview process led to the selection of one Pre-Dental Student being fully funded for the National Leadership Conference 2016. • [IMPROVED!] Predental Liaison Position - Houston ASDA selects one predental student to serve as a representative on the officer team. The position provides an opportunity to target future ASDA leaders, starting from the undergraduate level. This year, the liaison role was expanded to have more contact with other predental chapters • Predental “Houston Fill” Feature - Houston ASDA provided predentals the opportunity to write for our chapter publication. The “Houston Fill” featured one predental each issue. • [IMPROVED!] “Spotlight on VIPs” column on the Houston ASDA website, showcasing outstanding predentals members. Texas predental organizations elect a member to represent their institution and each month Houston ASDA Predental Committee selects a new predental to be featured. This year the layout was redesigned and the Predental Liaison was directly in charge of corresponding with the predental chapters Organizes a Predental Day or workshops for predentals on getting into dental school & handson activities. • [IMPROVED!] Explore UTSD Day 125 predental students from 23+ schools across the state spent a full Saturday touring the new UTSD building, hearing addresses from our Dean and our Associate Dean of Student Affairs, a presentation from the current GHDS President, practiced waxing and drilling, a Q&A session featuring a panel of current students representing each class year and breakout sessions presented by UTSD students. With a record of 42 volunteers, we were able to expand the event to include more predentals! Due to the great success of the event in

previous years, the Predental Committee worked with UTSD administration to incorporate prehygiene attendees. The event included 17 prehygiene students and 7 hygiene student volunteers. • [IMPROVED!] The Class I Preparation: Interview Prep Day Dental students held mock interviews for 40 predentals. Predents wrote an essay, which was later critiqued by UTSD students. Attendees were mock interviewed by 3 UTSD students and 1 faculty member, receiving immediate feedback, resources for their actual interview day, and were assigned a dental student mentor. Addition of Q&A panel composed of UTSD students and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Added the service of taking professional headshots for predentals to later download and use in their dental school applications. A video recap was made to showcase the activities! Offers networking, social and community service events for predentals • Predental Happy Hour sponsored by Houston ASDA Chapter– 15 students from various colleges and 5 Houston ASDA members attended a social hour following Explore UTSD Day, including appetizers and concluding the eventful day with new friends. • [NEW!] Baylor University Tour Predental students came for a tour given by the ASDA Predental committee. After the tour, we had a lunch provided by the school and held a Q/A session with the students. • [NEW!] UH Social 10 ASDA members attended UH ASDA’s general meeting and hosted an informal Q&A, ate pizza, and mingled. • [NEW!!] ASDA Golf Tournament This is the first time we have allowed predental students to participate in the Annual 4-man Golf Tournament. Predental students had an opportunity to spend time with ASDA member and practicing dentists. • [NEW!] Predental Mannequin Challenge Video 20 Predentals had an opportunity to participate with UTSD dental students in making a Mannequin challenge video to recap the Lab Mixer Serves as mentors to predentals • [NEW!] Delta Omega Chi, UH 2nd General Meeting First year students were invited to be guest speakers at a general meeting. They gave advice relating to admissions and interview tips. • [IMPROVED!] Predental-Dental Student Mentor program - Predentals who attended Explore UTSD Day and Interview Preparation Day were assigned a UTSD student mentor as a resource for questions concerning their application and more tips for their future interview process. This year 40 additional predentals were provided mentors! • [NEW!] Texas Predental Webinar 30 predents Introducing predental students to life while in dental school, as well as debunking common misconceptions of the profession in general. Presentation was followed by a Q&A between predental students and current dental students. • [NEW!] ASDA Representative with ADEA Predental Social Webinar Two Pre-Dental officers took part in the ADEA Predental webinar. They were joined by about 10 other dental students from schools across the county. ~100 pre-dental students submitted questions that were then answered. Questions covered a broad base of topics, such as undergraduate coursework, admissions process, interviews, and dental school life. • DAT Donation Drive - members were asked to donate old DAT study materials for the Predental Committee to distribute to predental students/societies in need. Participates in national ASDA Predental Week • [NEW!!] Predental Leadership Lab Mixer hosted during ASDA Predental Week. Open to all predents to come to UTSD and practice waxing up tooth anatomy, taking impressions, and pouring casts. The predents had the opportunity to mix and mingle with current dental students and faculty as well as ask questions during a Q&A. A raffle was held to promote ASDA enrollment

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SIGHTS ON THE ROAD UTSD HOUSTON

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1. Houston ASDA Walk of Fame 2. Membership & Communication HQ 3. Advocacy Courthouse 4. Activities National Park 5. Fundraising Stock Exchange 6. PreDental Life Center

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Committee Chairs Advocacy Chair Ethics Chair

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