L-R, Academy President Charles and Gloria Eller with Foundation President James and Gail Long

The newly elected PFA Foundation Officers (for a three-year term) are Dr. James E. Long of Mississippi as President; Dr. Kevin Roach of Canada as Vice President; Dr. Michael Perpich of Minnesota as Treasurer; and Dr. David Campbell of Michigan as Immediate past President and Foundation inquiries. Dr. George Higue of California is Treasurer emeritus. Dr. Gary Lowder of Utah remains as Grants Committee Chair, and Dr. Michael Perpich is Communications Chair. Dr. Nicolas Sacone of Pennsylvania has stepped down as Trustee and is now Consultant to the Budget and Finance Committee. Trustee H. Ray Klein of Florida is no longer a Trustee due to his recent passing.

Foundation Board Trustees now are C.F. "Larry" Barrett of Iowa, M. David Campbell of Michigan, William Kort of Illinois, Gary Lowder of Utah, James Englander of Wisconsin, Carl Lundgren of California, Howard Mark of Connecticut, and William Winspear of Australia.

Canadian Trustee Barry Dolman presents a Foundation donation check from Canada to President David Campbell

Ex-officio officers of the Foundation Board are the President and President-elect of the Academy, Dr. Charles Eller of California, and Dr. Steve Hedlund of Iowa and the Academy Secretary General and Editor, Dr. Richard Kozal of Nevada and Dr James Brophy of Illinois.

Dr. Fred Halik resigned as Executive Director of the Foundation. A Search Committee for the position of Foundation Executive Director is being formed. In the meantime, Immediate past Foundation President M. David Campbell is handling the position. Direct inquiries to Dr. M. David Campbell, 47950 Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170.

Announcement for the Position of Foundation Executive Director

The PFA Foundation is seeking an individual with administrative and executive skills to continue its purposes and elevate them to an even higher level than currently exists in both outreach and fundraising. While, presently, the position is approximately 25 hours per week, there may be the potential for this to be increased. There is an unique opportunity to shape the growth of this organization that can have a definite impact upon its international outreach and impact on global oral health, as well as increasing its presence at the academic level in dentistry. Hours are flexible and can be conducted from a stable home-office location. The Executive Director reports to an elected Board of Trustees, to the Executive Committee of the Foundation Board, and to its President, and functions within the limits of the Bylaws of the Foundation and policies of the Board of Trustees.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Establish the organizational structure for the Executive Office as deemed appropriate and approved by the Board of Trustees
2. Establish administrative policies and procedures for all office functions
3. Act as Secretary for all meetings of the Foundation and the Executive Committee, except when as Executive Session of the Board has been called
4. Organize in conjunction with the Secretary General of the PFA, the Annual Meeting of the Foundation, as well as such other events consistent with the objectives of the Foundation
5. In addition, plan and conduct any additional meeting(s) of the Foundation approved by the Board of Trustees
6. Maintain effective internal and external public relations, including coordinating updates of Foundation activities on the Web site of the Academy, and working with the Editor of the Academy as regards the publication Dental World
7. The President of the Foundation should approve all of these activities
8. Manage all finances of the Foundation together with the Foundation Treasurer and with the Budget and Finance Committee, including the preparation of an annual budget and a long-range forecast of Foundation needs
9. Foundation capabilities should be potentially possible
10. Ensure the legal integrity of the Foundation
11. Assist the functions and reporting of the committees of the Foundation
12. Coordinate the Grants Program of the Foundation in accordance with established protocols for both the grant applications review and the awarding of scholarships
13. Provide timely and periodic reports of all activities, including quarterly and annual financial reports, along with recommendations
14. Negotiate contractual agreements with vendors and third parties, as deemed necessary with the approval of the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees
15. Attend all meetings of the Board and of the Executive committees and other committees when necessary
16. Ensure the professionalism and integrity of all activities

This position is open immediately and will stay open until a suitable candidate is selected. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience

Apply to, with a cover letter describing how you visualize yourself in this important role, including three references:

Dr. Malcolm David Campbell, Interim Executive Director, The Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy 47950 Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI, 48170-3334

CANADA

British Columbia

Dean Charles Shuler reports presenting the PFA Academy Award last May at the Graduation Luncheon for the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry, in Vancouver, to student Michael Leclair.

Dean Charles Shuler then presented the Foundation Scholarship Award to student Amyn Allidina at the same Luncheon.

Dean Charles Shuler presents Award to Michael Leclair

Dean Charles Shuler presents Scholarship Award to Amyn Allidina

UNITED STATES

Nevada

Chair William Rohel remarked presenting the Foundation Scholarship to Junior Dayne Jensen of the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, School of Dental Medicine. The Nevada Section added another $500 to the scholarship to make it $2000. The Outstanding Senior Dental Student Award was presented to Keith Packer, who has published an article on Oral Piercing and Lymphadenopathy. The Nevada Section funded this award for $500, and a plaque as well as the PFA Certificate was presented at his graduation ceremony. He will be going into an orthodontic residency.

L-R, PFA International Trustee Karyn Stockwell, Chair Scott Cayouette, award recipient Caroline Hartley, incoming Chair Staci Gaffos, and MUSC Dean Tarig Javid

Chair William Rohel earned a $1000 Foundation grant for the Northern Nevada Dental Health Program for low-income children, giving them access to dental care. The second application was for a $1500 grant for the Nevada Give Kids a Smile Program.

South Carolina

Chair Scott Cayouette announced presenting the Foundation Scholarship to MUSC senior Caroline Hartley.