ADPAC recognizes grassroots activism successes

Washington鈥擜DPAC is committed to revitalizing the network of grassroots dentists who “form relationships that matter with their elected officials,” Dr. Roger Triftshauser told the nation’s dental leaders at the Washington Leadership Conference.

“With this, I present to you the 2009 ADPAC grassroots awards for:”

• Best state association activism, Texas and Montana with an honorable mention for Nebraska; “If we could replicate the efforts of these states nationwide, our profession would be in great shape politically;”
• Most successful fundraiser, Dr. Eric Te Duits, Dr. John Moser and the total team effort of the Wisconsin Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for the Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) fundraiser;
• Most successful action team leader, Dr. Gordon Austin, Georgia, for campaign fundraising during the last three election cycles.