Event Reports

2009 LEADERSHIP INSTALLED
AT ROOSEVELT HOTEL
                                                                                    

 The installation ceremonies for the Society’s newest officers took place on January 15 at the grand Roosevelt Hotel. NYSDA president Michael Breault installed the officers for 2009:  President Michael G. Arvystas, President Elect Edward J. Miller, Jr., Vice President Patricia Sukmonowski, Secretary Jeffrey S. Senzer and Treasurer Dorline H. Bosboom. Thanks to NYCDS Corporate Friends: Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc., National Employee Benefit Companies, Inc., NYU Imaging and other sponsors including the Professional Protector Plan for Dentists and T-Mobile, USA, Inc., members enjoyed an elegant cocktail hour and gourmet dinner. Before the swearing-in ceremonies took place, one of the Society’s newest members, Michael Mistretta, was presented with a free Blackberry Pearl donated by T-Mobile. 

In his opening remarks, Dr. Arvystas noted that the Dental Society is “stronger than ever as we enter 2009.” He said his role as president will be to “...continue to be vigilant and protect our autonomy, while continuing the tradition of excellence in professional and social interaction that the Society has enjoyed for decades.”  Outgoing president Anthony Chillura touched on the challenges the Society faced in the past year and the positive outcomes that were achieved. One such victory was the ability of the Henry Spenadel Continuing Education Program to offer – at no charge -- the stated mandated ethics course. 

Special guests included: Michael Breault, president, NYSDA; Mark Feldman, interim executive director, NYSDA; Steven Gourdnades, past president, NYSDA; Clifford Salm, general chair, GNYDM and John Halikias, chair elect, GNYDM. Second District Dental Society President Richard Oshrain attended along with several of his Second District officers. Dr. Robert Peskin represented Nassau County. 

Despite the frigid temperatures and threat of snow, almost 200 members attended the gala event which is the premiere networking opportunity offered through Society membership.