Councils, Committees & Task Force

Councils, Committees and Task Force of the CSDA explore matters more in depth than would be possible for the Board of Governors. These groups do much work of the Association as it draws together members from different parts of the state with relevant expertise to research issues and make recommendations to the Board of Governors. They do not have the power to act independently.

Minutes for Councils, Committees and Task Forces are included under the appropriate categories.

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Important Forms & Documents

Below you will find the forms and documents that must be reviewed and completed by ALL Council, Committee and Task Force Members. Completed forms should be emailed to Karen Wright at kwright@csda.com.

CSDA Expense Report
This form should be used by CSDA Members who are submitting an expense form to the CSDA.

Download - CSDA Expense Form

Instructions:
Please complete the form, save it and submit it to Kathlene Gerrity. Submissions can be made by:

Email: kgerrity@csda.com
Fax: (860) 378-1807
Mail: 835 West Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489

Councils of the CSDA

Annual Scientific Session
The Council on the Annual Scientific Session shall responsible for:
1. Submitting a projected budget for the Annual Scientific Session at least two (2) months prior to the preceding fall session of the House of Delegates;
2. Choosing the time and location of the Annual Scientific Session with the approval of the Board of Governors;
3. Supervising and coordinating all activities relative to the operation of the Annual Scientific Session.
Staff Contact: Cynthia Holloway

Council on Annual Scientific Session Job Description
Constitution and Bylaws
The Council on Constitution and Bylaws shall be responsible for:
1. Maintaining the articles of the Constitution and Bylaws so that they reflect the current framework and structure of the Association;
2. Providing interpretations and advisory opinions regarding matters pertaining to the Constitution and Bylaws to any member or agency of the Association;
3. Reviewing all proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws for proper legislative form prior to their submission to the House of Delegates of this Association for action.
Staff Contact: Becky Caffrey

Council on Constitution & Bylaws Job Description
Continuing Education
The Council on Continuing Education shall be responsible for:
1. Maintaining a program of further scientific study among the members of the Association
2. Aiding in the formation of study groups;
3. Maintaining an updated list of available clinicians and essayists;
4. Selecting, securing and providing arrangements for clinicians and speakers for the Scientific Sessions of the Association including the Annual Scientific Session; and
5. Submitting a projected budget for the upcoming Continuing Education program prior to the first meeting of the Budget Committee.
Staff Contact: Cynthia Holloway

Council on Continuing Education Job Description
Ethics
The Council on Ethics Review shall be responsible for:
1. Recommending policies, standards, principles and guidelines, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and the Association, for the implementation and operation of Ethics Review at the component and state levels;
2. Monitoring the efficiency of the Association’s Ethics Review system as delineated in the Association’s Manual on Ethics Review;
3. Acting as an appellate Ethics Review body for the component society Ethics Review Committees;
4. Provactively educate members on their ethical obligations and raise awareness of ethical issues; and
5. Providing advisory opinions regarding interpretations of the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct of the Connecticut State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
Staff Contact: Becky Caffrey

Council on Ethics Review Job Description
Government Affairs
The Council on Government Affairs shall be responsible for:
1. Creating, monitoring and responding to legislation in all forums having impact upon the membership of the CSDA;
2. Protecting and furthering the interests of the public and the dental profession in matters of patents and regulations;
3. Disseminating information concerning the enactment and enforcement of legislation affecting the dental health of the public to the membership of the Association.
Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity

Council on Legislation Job Description

The minutes from this meeting are confidential, as content discussed is sensitive.
Insurance
The Council on Insurance shall be responsible for:
1. Assessing the insurance needs of the Association and its operating entities and making recommendations to the Board of Governors concerning such needs;
2. Assessing the insurance needs of the membership of the Association and making recommendations to the Board of Governors concerning such needs;
3. Advising and instructing the Association and its membership on insurance matters.
Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity

Council on Insurance Job Description
- Minutes from October 21, 2019
- Minutes from November 2, 2020
Membership
The Council on Membership shall be responsible for:
1. Developing, implementing and maintaining the Association’s member recruitment and retention programs;
2. Working in conjunction with other agencies of the Association and the component societies in support of a strong, unified membership.
Staff Contact: Becky Caffrey and Kathlene Gerrity

Council on Membership Job Description

Committees of the CSDA

Access to Care
The charge to the Access to Care Committee is to conduct research and advise the CSDA in matters of access to care, including but not limited to workforce issues.

Staff Contact: Kristina Diamond

Access to Care Committee Job Description

The minutes from this meeting are confidential, as content discussed is sensitive.
Member Benefits & Perks (formerly Affinity)
The charge of the CSDA Task Force on Member Benefits & Perks is to:
1. Develop and maintain, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and the Association, formal criteria for reviewing requests to endorse or recommend the products / services of third party vendors.
2. Review all proposals from third parties seeking the CSDA endorsement and issue appropriate recommendations to the Board of Governors.
3. Monitor the performance of those vendors that currently participate in this program.
Staff Contact: Becky Caffrey and Kathlene Gerrity

Task Force on Membership Affinity Programs Job Description
Audit
The Audit Committee provides the Board of Governors and the CSDA members with an objective review of the finances and fiscal management of the organization.

Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity

Audit Committee Job Description

The minutes from this meeting are confidential, as content discussed is sensitive.
Awards
The charge of the Awards Committee is to:
1. Select a recipient for the Fones Medal which recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions, achievement and dedication to the science and/or practice of dentistry or for outstanding achievement in the interest of humanity.
2. Select a recipient for the Horace Hayden Award which recognizes an individual or organization in the field of communication for contributions to the interest of dentistry and dental health.
3. Select recipients for special honors including our Distinguished Service Awards and Special Citations.
Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity

Awards Committee Job Description

The minutes from this meeting are confidential, as content discussed is sensitive.
Finance
The charge of the CSDA Finance Committee is to:
1. Annually prepare a proposed budget for carrying on the activities of the Association for each ensuing fiscal year;
2. Oversee the management of the Association’s investment portfolio and act in an advisory capacity regarding other financial considerations such as dues income, non-dues income, assessments, etc.
Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity

Finance Committee Job Description
Communications Ad Hoc
Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity
Governance Review
The charge of the CSDA Governance Review Committee is to:
1. Systematically review all departments, councils, committees and other appointed bodies of the organization with regard to the need for their continued existence.
2. This committee was also charged by the House of Delegates with reviewing and assessing the CSDA’s district and overall governance structure.
Staff Contact: Becky Caffrey and Kathlene Gerrity

Governance Review Job Description
- Minutes from December 3, 2020
- Minutes from December 2, 2019
Personnel
The Personnel Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director on matters pertaining to CSDA personnel, including administration of the annual performance review of the CSDA Executive Director.

Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity

Personnel Committee Job Description

The minutes from this meeting are confidential, as content discussed is sensitive.
Strategic Planning
The Strategic Planning Committee reviews and updates the CSDA Strategic Plan that identifies the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the CSDA, and develops a set of strategies to achieving them.

Staff Contact: Kathlene Gerrity

Strategic Planning Committee Job Description

The minutes from this meeting are confidential, as content discussed is sensitive.

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