Become a Delegate
Let Your Voice be Heard
Register by April 3, 2009 to be an MDDS Delegate
Click here to download a Delegate/Nomination Form (PDF file)
MDDS currently needs delegates and alternate delegates for the CDA House of Delegates scheduled on Friday, June 12, 2009 in Vail, CO.
MDDS maintains a vital voice on the delegate floor, serving as CDA’s largest component and representing approximately 1,500 dentists in the metro Denver area. Delegates are needed each year to represent the Society in addressing important issues currently affecting the dental profession in Colorado and in shaping the future of dentistry.
Active or retired members in good standing for at least three (3) consecutive years as an MDDS member are eligible to serve as delegate or alternate delegate.
If you would like to volunteer as a delegate or alternate delegate, please call Carrie McBroom, MDDS Member Services Director, at (303) 488-9700 or email members@mddsdentist.com.
ADA Delegate Positions
You can make a difference on the National level. If you have served as a CDA Delegate three years or more, you may be eligible to become an ADA Delegate or Alternate Delegate for the 2010 Annual Session in Orlando, FL. Nominations are due by April 10, 2009. For information call the CDA at (303) 740-6900.
General Information
Each year, the Colorado Dental Association sponsors an Annual Session. The Annual Session is held in such charming mountain resorts as Vail, Steamboat Springs and Telluride and features educational lectures, exhibits and family activities. However, the most critical function of the CDA Annual Function is the House of Delegates. MDDS maintains a vital voice on the delegate floor with 58 positions, serving as CDA’s largest component. In addition to receiving relevant updates on the legislation surrounding the integrity of organized dentistry, this meeting gives members an opportunity to vote for resolutions that shape the context of MDDS’s bylaws.
Being an MDDS delegate is an invaluable way for you to participate and make a difference, as well as enjoying an educational, informative and enjoyable weekend in the mountains. Our goal is to have 100% delegate representation, so please join us as an MDDS delegate and encourage your colleagues to become involved as well. Details are available by contacting (303) 488-9700.
DELEGATE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (as stated in the bylaws)
Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the CDA House of Delegates are selected based upon the number of Active and Retired members in good standing as of December 31 of the current fiscal year in accordance with the procedure outlined in the Colorado Dental Association Bylaws. Only Active or Retired members in good standing for at least three (3) consecutive years as a MDDS member shall be eligible to serve as Delegates or Alternate Delegates. Eligibility requirements may be waived on a case by case basis by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors. Request for waivers must be submitted in writing with an explanation of special circumstances.
DELEGATE VACANCY
In the event of a vacancy in the office of a Delegate, the Alternate Delegate shall serve until the next annual election at which time a Delegate shall be selected to complete the unexpired term.
DELEGATE TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be two (2) years.
