11th District Newsletter
WINTER/SPRING 2019
Alaska. Idaho. Oregon. Montana. Washington.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR REGENT IDAHO NEWS
AWARDS AND ELECTIONS
MONTANA NEWS
WASHIHNGTO NEWS
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Hello 11th District Fellows, I have some good news and relevant updates from our Board of Regents meeting last spring in Portland,
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Maine to share with you. The Board of Regents created, a couple of years ago, through a by-laws change, the Advertising Committee and the Membership Committee. Both of these committees have been very active in their infancy. The Membership Committee, under the leadership of Dr. Gerald Karr of Tennessee has developed an extensive plan of operations regarding membership and fellowship which will soon be developed into an online manual for all of us to use to help us identify, propose, and assist new Fellows throughout their association with ICD. Included in this plan are new tools (read job descrip-
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tions) to assist District officers in fulfilling their responsibilities for ICD. The Advertising Committee is exploring opportunities to partner with corporate/business/individual sponsors and advertisers to provide more resources for our programs and to offset some of the costs of providing for a first-class convocation experience for our newly inducted Fellows. If you should have any leads or would like us to contact someone, please let me know. I would also invite you to
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go online and explore the many programs and ways in which you can participate and serve. In addition to the above, we tried to distill what makes us, us. Once broken down to its essential element, what we came up with was simply “Serving Others”. We felt this really says it all with regard to what we all do as Fellows of the ICD. This will
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Honor” and take a few minutes to give them the same opportunity that someone gave you. New members are our lifeblood! 7
OFFICERS
For your information, on the last page I have included the Action Plan that governs all of the decisions at the Board level. In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know that being the Regent for the 11th District has really been a
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now go on to the College-at-Large and hopefully will be included in the ICD branding efforts that are currently underway. As you are processing this new phrase, I would like you to remember to be on the lookout for deserving members of our profession out there in your communities and within your spheres of influence that would make outstanding Fellows. “Share the
wonderful experience. All of you have made this very rewarding. Our Vice Regent, Dr. Tom Pollard and our Deputy Regents, Drs. Phyllis Pendergrast - AK, John Kriz – ID, John Smith – MT, David Dowsett – OR, and Mary Krempasky Smith – WA and their counselors continue to do an exemplary job of helping you all find and propose outstanding candidates year in 8
and year out. Our Editor, Mrs. Sharen Grubb, does an amazing job of gathering and collating information from all of us and putting it all together in this publication. If you ever get the chance, please thank all of these folks for their hard work and dedication to making this a great District and organization.
In Fellowship, SEND YOUR NEWS AND PICTURES TO THE DISTRICT 11 NEWSLETTER EDITOR: SHAREN GRUBB SHAREN@NWI.NET
David E. Houten, DDS, FICD
David Houten, Regent District 11, ICD-USA Contact info: email – dehdds8@msn.com, phone – (360) 577-3625 (office) and (360) 431-3845 (cell). If you call my cell, please leave a message and I will call you back.
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IDAHO NEWS
Dr. John Kriz
Dr. Hilary Dunston was presented Fellow of the Year Award during the Idaho Annual ICD meeting in June. She is pictured receiving her award from Fellow Dr. Rick Ferguson.
Dr. Troy Clovis (on the left) receiving the ICD Fellow of the Year Award from Dr. Ferguson.
Smile of Excellence Awards at the Idaho ICD Annual Meeting. Left to right: Dr. John Kriz, Idaho Deputy Regent, Dr. Troy Clovis, Fellow of the Year Award, Dr. Hilary Dunstan, Fellow of the Year Award, Representative Llana Rubel, Senator Cherie Buckner-Webb, Mr. Tim Woodward, Repreentative Matt Eperding, Representative Melissa Withrow.
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AWARDS
Dr. Nhi Pham and Dr. Gary Heyamoto
Dr. Gary Heyamoto was presented with the 2018 Special Recognition Award from the Snohomish County Dental Society on May 16th at the Mill Creek Country Club. The event was packed with so many people who came out to honor Gary including some future dentists from UW. Last year's recipient Nhi Pham, DDS presented the award (see left) and made the following remarks during his presentation: “Gary is special to me so I really wanted to do a great job introducing him. In my pursuit of this, the things I learned about him, his passions, and the history of his family brought me to tears. The two of us were emotional wrecks on the phone chatting late into the night. We can never forget our roots and where we came from. Especially the sacrifices that our parents have made that have given us every opportunity to be who we are today. Gary's parents met in the internment camp during WWII. Their families lost their farms and businesses because they couldn't make mortgage payments due to their forced relocation and incarceration in the Idaho camp. But of course Gary is able to find the light and reinforces that his existence is because fate allowed his mom and dad to meet there. I feel I am a better human being knowing someone like Gary.�
Right: Drs. Rick Crinzi and Steve Albright, received the Award of Excellence at the Washington Section gathering on June 21, 2018 during the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. They are pictured here with Dr. Dave Houten, 11th District Regent, and Dr. Dexter Barnes, Immediate Past President of the USA Section.
Send your news and pictures to the 11th District Editor: Sharen Grubb 628 Kings Ct. Wenatchee WA 98801
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MONTANA NEWS
Dr. Rick Asai, ADA Trustee, pictured with Dr. Kevin Rencher, MDA President
Dr. Bill Fraser was honored with the Montana Distinguished Service Award at the 2018 MDA Meeting. Dr. Fraser is the 11th District ICD Immediate Past Regent.
Above: Drs. Doug Hadnot, Fred Anderson and Roger Newman are leading the MDA fund raising efforts to assist Dr. Rick Asai in his bid for President-Elect of the ADA.
AT the MDA meeting, Dr. Jill Frazier is pictured with special guest speaker Hal Stearns, who is one of her former teachers.
Dr. Al Olszewski, an orthopedic surgeon and Montana Senate Candidate, pictured with ICD members from his hometown of Kalispell, Montana.
Dr. Rick Asai , 11 District Trustee, and ICD Fellow, presented David Hemion an honorary ADA membership on August 4, 2018, at the Western States Presidents’ Conference. Mr. Hemion is the Executive Director of the Montana Dental Association.
Left: Dr. Larry Lawton attended the MDA meeting, and is Pictured seated to the Montana Dental Association Executive Director David Hemion.
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WASHINGTON NEWS The Washington State Dental Association Foundation recently announced that it will donate $200,000 toward the completion of the Providence St. Peter Foundation’s dental clinic in Olympia Washington. This is the largest gift made by the WSDAF in its history, following grants of more than $100,000 already made in support of expanding the residency program in the state. “We are excited about the Foundation’s significant investment in the dental safety net in Washington”, said WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack. “This gift wil be used to complete the construction of the Olympia clinic, which will provide much needed care in the area and serve as a home for residents, as well.” Pictured above: Back row: WSDA Immediate Past President Dr. BJ Larson, WSDA Executive Director Mr. Bracken Killpack, WSDA President Dr. Cynthia Pauley, WSDA President-Elect Dr. Chris Delecki. Seated: Providence St. Peter Executive Director Mr. Peter Brennan, WSDA Foundation President Dr. Dexter Barnes.
Dr. Greg Ogata , Washington, spoke at the Montana Dental Association meeting. Here, he listens to a question during his MDA presentation. Here, he listens to a question from the audience.
Left: Dr. Sara Gordon, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Oral Medicine was the featured speaker at the Annual gathering of the ICD/ACD in Bellevue Washington during the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. Dr. Gordon spoke of the dental school at the University of Washington, and gave the Fellows an update and an overview of the school and the students. Dr. Gordon is pictured here with Dr. David Houten, as they addressed the gathering and answered questions. See more Washington news on Page 6
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OREGON AND WASHINGTON NEWS The Washington Section met in Seattle on June 15th at Maggione’s Restaurant, during the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. The luncheon was well attended, and the Fellows were addressed by Speaker Dr. Sara Gordon, who gave an overview of the U.W. Dental School.
Washington Section Luncheon
Drs. Mary Smith, Dave Peterson, David Minahan, and Immediate Past WSDA President Dr. BJ Larson enjoying fellowship at the Washington meeting.
Drs. Sara Gordon and David Houten.
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OREGON March 10, 2018. The Multnomah Athletic Club
Regent Dr. Dave Houten addressed the Washington gathering..
Dr. Rickland Asai, ADA Trustee, attended the ACD/ICD joint dinner in Oregon. He was joined by his wife Betsy, and Dr. Larry Lawton and ADA President Dr.
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11TH DISTRICT NEWS AND PHOTO GALLERY
Dr. Jack Matunas, pictured right; and Dr. John Blaisdel, left. Idaho meeting.
Dr. Minahan
Dr. David Peterson. Dr. Tim Wandell
WSDA President Dr. Cynthia Pauley
MONTANA Western States Presidents’ Conference hosts from left to right: Dr. Ron Jarvis, Al Garverand Dr. Andy Althauser
11th District Editor Sharen Grubb
11th District Regent Dr. Dave Houten and Mrs. Houten
11th District Inductees shown with Regent Dr. Houten, in Honolulu. October 2018
Action Plan (continued from Regent’s Remarks on the front page) Goal 1. We are the preeminent honor society for dentists in the USA - New objectives Goal 2. We are the foremost source for dental leadership recognition and development Goal 3. We are the model for domestic and international dental service and collaboration Goal 4. We have state-of-the-art internal and external communication to support projects and active ties Goal 5. We enjoy a secure financial position which allows us to achieve our strategic plan
DISTRICT 11 - 2018 WASHINGTON—WA Regent: David E. Houten, 12 City View Blvd, Longview, WA 98632-5515, (C) (360) 431-3845 (H) (360) 578-2816; dehdds8@msn.com
MONTANA-MT DepReg/LdrCrd: John E. Smith, 1724 5th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601 (406) 443-6160, Jellsmith@juno.com
Vice Regent: Thomas D. Pollard, 419 NW 23rd Avenue,
Treasurer: P. Joel Maes, 2480 Tracy Drive, Helena, MT 50701, 406443-2780, joelmaes@mt.net
#201, Portland, OR 97210; (503) 223-7682; dmdtom@comcast.net
Counselors: Frederick Anderson, 3924 19th Ave S, Great Falls, MT
Editor: Mrs. Sharen Grubb, 628 Kings Ct. Wenatchee WA 98801Cell: (509) 670-8255; sharen@usa-icd.org; Sharen@nwi.net
David W. Bull, 39631 Big Sky Lane, Polson, MT 59860; 406-8834700; bayviewdental@centurytel.net
ALASKA-AK Dep Reg/Ldr Crd Phyllis L. Pendergrast, 3539 Thomas St, Fairbanks, AK 99709; (907) 452-7041, Fax (907) 452-7166; soview@yahoo.com Counselors: Ronald M. Teel, 1009 Gilmore Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701; (907) 456-5834 Editor: Arthur S. Hansen, 1329 McGrath Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712; (907) 457-4638; rthrhansen@yahoo.com IDAHO-ID Dep Reg/Ldr Crd John S. Kriz, 5543 W. School Ridge Rd, Boise, ID 83714-9463; h (208) 229-1029; johnkriz44@gmail.com Treasurer: Daron J. Lind, 4638 W. Deer Path Dr., Boise, ID 8371; (208) 891-1569; daronlind@gmail.com Counselors: Spencer Lloyd, 4012 Brian Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605-6305; 208-459-4312; yodadmd@gmail.com Editor: George H. Lewis, 2860 Lancaster Drive, Boise, ID 83702; (208) 345-6818; pamandgeorge@hotmail.com
59405; (406) 761-1945; andersonf1@bresnan.net
Shannon E. Jones, 3970 Valley Commons Dr., Ste 1, Bozeman, MT 59718-5602; 406-586-9725; slacey11@hotmail.com Ingrid McLellan, 121 N. Last Chance Gulch, #E, Helena, MT 59601; (406) 443-5526; ingrid@kieslingdental.com Vincent Meng, 4920 Burning Tree Drive Missoula, MT 59804; (406) 549-7247, meng.vince@gmail.com Gayle A. Roset, 1690 Rimrock Road, Suite A, Billings, MT 59102; (406)259-3182; groset@aol.com Editor: J. Samuel Stroeher, 800 West Platinum St, Suite 3, Butte, MT 59701; 406-782-1779; stroeher@msn.com OREGON-OR Dep Reg/Treas/ David J. Dowsett, 11765 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97220; (503) 253-1262, cell (503) 703-3402 Ldrshp Coord: drddowsett@completehealthdentistryofportland.com Counselors: Steven W. Beadnell, 11786 S.W. Barnes Rd, #110, Portland, OR 97225; 503-924-2323, Fax 503-601-0569 Bead@DrBead.com Todd L. Beck, 3671 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR 97239, (503) 841-5658, toddbeck@mac.com