December 2007 NEWSLETTER Number 83
Billy
Davis.................................................................President
Rob
Elia...........................................................President
Elect
Jack
Koumjian.................................................Vice
President
Suteera
Hovijitra....................................Secretary/Treasurer
Don Schmitt,
Sr..........................................................Historian
Marge
Maesaka.....................................Executive
Secretary
From The President
Billy Davis
Well folks, it is coming to the end of another year. I hope
it has been a good one for you. It is that time when we
review the year and think about how we ourselves are doing in
the grand scheme of things… It was great to have had the
opportunity to get back to Indiana for the CE Course and
enjoy the presentations of our peers and the good fellowship
that went with it. A big “Thank You”, again to all, for
making the CE meeting such a great success. If you
unfortunately missed it we will be looking forward to
catching up with you in Chicago.
Further to my last missive, I am delighted to report that the
Irish weather did in fact improve and we had a great late
summer and autumn, which was great for the golf, even if the
quality of the golf did not always match the weather.
The times, they are a changing and so it behooves us all to
keep up to date with what is happening and what better way
than to spend a few days in the Windy City with friends and
colleagues and attend the Dental Meetings. I look forward to
seeing you there!
Director's Corner
John Levon
Time has flown by so quickly since I assumed the Director’s
position on July 1, 2007. When Marge inquired about my
director’s Message for this month’s JFJ Newsletter, I could
hardly believe that five months have already passed by. The
job has been both demanding and stressful. The stress is
coming mainly from a self-imposed fear of following in the
giant footsteps of such outstanding and dynamic Directors
from the past (Johnston, Dykema, Goodacre, and Andres). The
last three gentlemen have played a big part in my
prosthodontic education and I owe each of them so much. To
fail in my mission is not an option.
My goal is to continue to keep the Indiana Graduate
Prosthodontic Program at the top of the heap. This will
require hard work and the dedication of me,my prosthodontic
residents, my prosthodontic faculty, and staff. Each one of
you can also help with your prayers and donations.
The equipment in the Dykema Graduate Prosthodontics
Laboratory will have to be updated and replaced in the very
near future. We will most likely lose three faculty members
over the next six months and my residents are pleading for
more chair side help. In order to attract top-notch
residents, the previously mentioned items need to be
addressed and addressed quickly! This will take financial
support, which unfortunately the School has very little to
hand out.
As each day passes, things are becoming a bit easier for me.
I can report that we have verbal commitments to fill next
year’s class, one that on paper could be one of the strongest
in our cherished history. In closing, I want to extend my
best wishes to every one of you and I hope you all have a
tremendous holiday season.
Biographical Sketches
1st Year Grad Pros Students
Can be found with previous
biographies.
ANNUALL MEETING IN CHICAGO
The annual meeting in Chicago will be on Saturday February
23, 2008 at McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant,
located at 41 E. Chestnut Street; Chicago, IL 60611. Their
phone number is: 312-397-9500. Their email
is:mschicagobanquets@msmg.com.
Members and guests will be able to choose your main Entrée
that night. The selection to choose from will be:
• Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Burre Blanc
• 10 oz Top Sirloin Steak with Maitre d’Hotel Butter
• Chicken Piccata Pan Seared with Lemon and Capers
• Mixed vegetable stir-fry with jasmine rice
All entrees are served with a seasonal mixed greens salad
with blue cheese, walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette, mashed
potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetables
You will be able to also select your dessert that night. The
choices include:
• Jake’s Famous Chocolate Truffle Cake with Strawberry Sauce
• Fresh Fruit Sorbet
Dinner is $75 per person.
The executive meeting will begin at 5:00P.M. The social
gathering will start at 6:00 P.M. The dinner will start at
7:00 P.M. Included with this newsletter is a reservation
sheet to fill out, giving you menu selections and prices.
Please be sure and send Marge your dinner reservations and
dues (if applicable) by February 15th.
Dues
Remember the 2008 dues are $50. Please pay your 2008 dues
between now and the meeting in Chicago, February 23, 2008 if
at all possible. Foreign members: Remember, you can use PAY
PAL to pay your dues. This should help our members from other
countries who have had difficulty paying dues in the past.
JFJ Web Page
The official webpage that Donnie Schmidt set up for us is:
www.JFJsociety.org. Donnie is the official “Webmaster” who
will answer all your questions and help you with it. There
are three Menu options: Welcome has a sub page of archived
old JFJ web pages. Contact has a sub-page of contact list
info: jfjsociety/iupros (username/password). Newsletter will
have the latest edition newsletter.
Be sure and visit the website and add your “two cents”. Let’s
keep the website filled with your achievements and any
questions you would like answered. Word documents can be
posted.
From Marge
So many people have told me they love reading about the
members and their families. That is what makes the newsletter
interesting and not just “business informative”. Yet, lately,
no one has sent me any information about what they are doing
and what their families are doing. I can’t print what I don’t
have! Please, don’t be embarrassed, and let us know what is
going on in your life.
Be sure and let me know when you retire. You don’t have to
pay dues after you are retired.
Have a Safe Holiday and a Happy New Year!