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International College of Dentists USA Section

DESCRIPTION DUTIES OF ICD DEPUTY REGENTS

Refer to ICD USA Section Bylaws, Article X. Section 3

“Deputy Regent” is the term used to describe the ICD leader in each Chapter. Deputy Regents are appointed annually by the Regent of the District for a one-year term. Each Chapter of the USA Section of the ICD must have a Deputy Regent. The Board of Regents may approve multiple Deputy Regents for a state if it is heavily populated and/or challenged by large geographical area. The Deputy Regent serves at the pleasure of the Regent and may often ascend to the Vice Regency. The Deputy Regent assists the Regent with ICD activities/projects/dissemination of information in the designated Chapters. The Deputy Regent also appoints the Counselor(s), Treasurer, Editor, Leadership Coordinator, and Screening Committee with Regent approval. The Deputy Regent has a primary responsibility in the Fellowship nomination process. He/she should not only be active in identifying potential candidates but also efficient in processing those candidates nominated. This will require communication with constituent Fellows to encourage sponsorship of candidates. ICD District or State Rosters (Excel format), mailing labels, and email strings are available from the Section Office free of charge. Please inform the Section Office of Fellows’ contact information changes: nicki@usa-icd.org Communicating the values of the International College of Dentists and identifying candidates who embody those values are two of the most important aspects of the position of Deputy Regent. Every encounter of an ICD Fellow with a student or young dentist is an opportunity to foster leadership and promote the ideals of the ICD. Enjoy the Fellowship and take pride in the work you do for the greater good for dentistry.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (could be included, but not limited to):

 Partner with the Regent, Vice Regent, Counselors, and Editors to promote the ICD in your state/Chapter.  Coordinate the Fellowship nomination process within your state. Partner with Counselors to identify and nominate Fellowship candidates. Contact jennifer@usaicd.org with electronic Fellowship process questions.  Inform sponsors and candidates of the induction fee, currently $650.  Adhere to the May 15 deadline for completed Candidate Information Forms (CIF), including Regent approval.  Encourage local Editor to submit timely state news for the USA Section website and/or Facebook. Digital photos should be 300 megapixels or more for a clear copy; caption should be included. Email news to Kylie Evans at: kylie@usa-icd.org.  Develop relationships with leaders in state associations, dental schools, and alumni organizations to better identify established and emerging leaders to honor with ICD Fellowship.  Foster leadership activities in your District Chapter(s).  Be familiar with the USA Section website and its contents: www.usa-icd.org.  Become familiar with and promote ICD projects (Peace Corps, Fisher House, etc.)  Initiate special ICD projects in your Chapter. Consider projects with a leadership theme or ones which foster international collegiality.