SEPTEMBER	Saturday, September 6, 2008 Delegate’s Workshop Sarasota, Florida Thursday, September 11, 2008 **See note at bottom of page for location and fees** 6:30 Business meeting: Introduction of Officers Delegate’s Pre-Symposium Report Presentation of FDHA gift basket 7:00 Continuing Education: Two hours continuing education credits Overview of Autism Armando Galella Director, Eden Florida Thursday, September 25-Sunday, September 28, 2008 Florida Dental Hygiene Annual Symposium Orlando, Florida
OCTOBER	Thursday, October 9, 2008 6:30 Business meeting: Treasurer’s Report, Adoption of 2008-2009 Budget Delegate’s Report Bring donations for ACT shelter: clothes (special need for teen sizes), personal care items, (hair brushes, combs, toothbrushes, etc.) and canned goods 7:00 Continuing Education: Two continuing education credits (REQUIRED COURSE) Prevention of Medical Errors in the Medical Office Dr. Mary Lewis
NOVEMBER	Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:30 Business meeting: Bring donations for Our Mother’s Home: infant to toddlers size clothing, car seats, strollers, and educational toys 7:00 Continuing Education Two hours continuing education credits Current Dental Hygiene Community Health Issues Jill Patterson, RDH, M. Ed Saturday, November 1, 2008 RDHCC Annual Symposium Six hours continuing education credits-see Noteworthy News section for details.
DECEMBER	GCDHA Christmas Party TBA
JANUARY	Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:30 Business meeting 7:00 Continuing Education Two hours continuing education credits Infection Control Stephen Streed System Director, Epidemiology Lee Memorial Hospital
FEBRUARY	Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:30 Business meeting 7:00 Continuing Education Two hours continuing education credits Current Concepts of Orthodontics and Oral Surgery Dr. Maryann Kriger Dr. Gregory Casey
MARCH	Thursday, March 12, 2009 No business meeting 6:00 CPR (required course)
APRIL	Thursday, April 9, 2009 6:30 Business meeting Nomination of GCDHA officers Nominations for FDHA Awards: Swann D. Knowles Distinguished Service Outstanding Component Member 7:00 Continuing Education TBA Thursday, April 19, 2009 Smile Day in Tallahassee, Florida
MAY	Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:30 Business Meeting Election of 2009-2010 GCDHA Officers 7:00 Continuing Education TBA
JUNE	Member Appreciation Dinner Installation of Officers TBA

 
NOTE

• All continuing education courses that are provided by GCDHA are 2 CE’s and are submitted to CE Broker.
• Continuing Education credits are free for ADHA members; non-members pay $15.00 per credit hour. Two unit continuing credits courses are $30.00. Cash or checks made out to GCDHA are acceptable. The exception is the CPR renewal course where the speaker fees determine the fee schedule. Fees for that course will be posted on the website when they are available.
• If you are only attending the Continuing Education course, please arrive prior to 7:00 to prevent disrupting the guest speaker.
• CE Courses will be held in Room 141-A Walker Hall, Edison College. Any changes will be posted on the website and at the building entrance.
• All Registered Dental Hygienists are invited to our Annual Member Appreciation Dinner held in June every year.
• No meetings are held in July and August.

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