Academy dues for U.S. Fellows for 2005 are $110; one-time Initiation fees for New Fellows are $150; dues and fee for a new member totals $260 to be paid in USD attached to the nomination form. All new Fellow certificates and pins will be sent to the Section Chair. Allow at least 14-20 days for the preparation and mailing. For short notice requests, call 1-800/232-0099. The preferred method of presentation should be at a formal induction ceremony, such as an appropriate dental meeting or social function.

The 2005 dues are being processed with excellent returns including Foundation donations. The dues are posted into the Academy’s computer database files. The Foundation donations are posted on the Web site. The 2004 unpaid Fellows have received their final notice last September to U.S. and Canadian Fellows. The final list of delinquent, resigned, passed away, and returned mail will be sent to all Section Chairs and Trustees to help provide assistance with those names on the list.

The 2004-2005 Leadership Directory has been sent out for the Academy and the Foundation. ANY corrections noted, please inform the Central Office immediately. This would be most helpful and appreciated.

Our Web site now contains the E-mail Directory both by Regions and alphabetically.

You can post your Section Meeting dates on line at our Web site under “Calendar of Events.” Complete the form and send it electronically to the Webmaster. Also send a copy of the dates and any information on your activities to Dental World Editor James Brophy at the e-mail or mail address in the Officers’ Box of this newsletter.

New items on the Web site for downloading under “Inquiries” are (1) Nomination forms, (2) the new Constitution & Bylaws, (3) the current PFA Brochure, and (4) the PFA logos.

A CD Rom Disk containing the Academy’s complete Web site is available to all Section Chairs upon request.

Letters for the 2005 Fauchard Gold Medal Award have been mailed out to the 16 past recipients for their nominations.

From the Desk of Foundation President Carl Lundgren…

Our Financial Team Is Applauded

Our financial success has been implemented by three long-term people, aside from our Board, that we need to have you know more about. The Foundation was established in 1986 and a donation of $5 million was given us in 1994 by Dr. Brenes-Espinach of Costa Rica. Under the direction of our former Treasurer, Dr. George Higue, and the Board, the investment program, augmented by other donations, has been exceptionally lucrative and sound. Dr. Bill Kort is the current Treasurer. Over the last 10 years we have awarded, in grants and in scholarships, nearly $4 million. And we still have a Fair Market value of $7 million.

The first of the three people is our investment consultant for 17 years, Frank J. Buchholz. He is the Senior Vice President of Bank of America Investment Services, Inc. of Newport Beach, California. He advises clients on investment strategies, including fixed income, equity, investment management, and insurance needs.

Frank started in the securities business in 1982 with Smith Barney. He joined the Bank of America in 1985 and worked in Los Angeles on the trading floor prior to joining the private bank. He holds Series 7 and Series 63 Security Licenses, and also holds a Principal’s License, as well as life and variable annuity insurance licenses.

Frank has enjoyed great success in partnering with the Private Bank. His production has consistently placed him in the top 10 out of 800 financial advisors nationwide.