Committee Corner

There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer. With it beats the spirit of service, generosity and compassion...and the health and well-being of our community, our country and our world.

- Kobi Yamada

Committee Meetings

As we move toward the last quarter of this very extraordinary year, the SDDS Committees have been challenged with schedules, their own practices, COVID related issues, employment issues and much, much more. Thusly, many committee meetings and projects have been put on hold. Starting in March, our strategic plan will more than likely be extended for another year (currently a 3 year plan). Quite honestly, our SDDS office and operations have been paddling up and down the river of COVID, trying to maintain most member benefits, programs and all things important to this organization and, more importantly, to you, our member. We have tried to bring you the most updated information and resources and have kept you informed along the way. What will happen in the next 6 months is still very unsure. Will schools open up, even partially? If not, when? Will employees be working from home in the business world? Will day care options affect your employee profile? What will dentistry look like 6 months from now? Will your well being and mindset continue to be challenged? With all that in mind, SDDS is adapting to this "new normal" along with you. In this vein, all committee meetings for the time being will be conducted via Zoom. The work of our valuable committees is too important to put off indefinitely. Committee members, watch your inbox for your ZOOM invites! Your Executive Committee has been successfully meeting throughout the summer via Zoom and continuing to get things done! SDDS continues to be here for our members. We will continue to anticipate the needs of our members. We will continue to “stay the course” – but we will always reevaluate our priorities and be flexible based on the current COVID considerations. 

Caing a Veterans!

We’re updating our member Veteran list for a future issue of the Nugget

If you served, please let us know what branch, location and years you served. If you have a story to share, we’d love to publish it in the Nugget.

Send all information to SDDS@sdds.org by September 15th.