USASection Foundation Ted Roberson Past Foundation President The USA Section Foundation had another great year in 2017 thanks to the actions by the Board of Trustees and the generous support of many constituencies. Finanacial & In-Kind Awarded Foundation Grants: The Foundation grant protocol was revised, improved and made electronic. In 2014, the Foundation awarded about $46,000 in grants. In 2016 and 2017, $180,000 was awarded, and over $135,000 has been approved for 2018. Developed “ICD and Henry Schein Cares Humanitarian Stimulus Grant” a $500 grant for USA Fellows’ humanitarian local or state projects. Developed “ICD and Henry Schein Cares Humanitarian Project Award”— a $5,000 award presented to the most beneficial USA Fellow’s humanitarian project. Completed first audit of Foundation (positive report) Corpus growth (total assets): • $1,187,000(2013) • $1,515,000 (2016) • $1,786,280 as of 8/31/17 • Since 2013, Corpus increase $600,000 Enhanced fundraising efforts: • Expanded Century Club appeal • Established “Named Funds” protocol • Engaged Pentera group to develop “Planned Giving” strategy • Implemented Required Minimal Distribution appeal Strategic & Administrative Foundation Strategic Plan—Goals: 1. Have an effective and efficient Foundation organizational structure 2. Provide financial support for both humanitarian and educational activities of the USA Section and other collaborating groups 3. Have the appropriate financial strategy to enable support 4. Have effective communication and public relation strategies Other tasks completed: Developed and approved a Policy Manual; Updated Bylaws; Incorporated QuickBooks; Updated Investment Policies; Restructured the function of our committees and 2018 Officers President: Joseph R. Kenneally President Elect: Peter P. Korch, III Vice President: James C. Setterberg Past President: Charles L. Smith Registrar: Elaine C. Wagner Treasurer: Richard M. Smith Editor: H. Clifton Simmons, III Contact Information International College of Dentists USA Section 610 Professional Drive, Suite 201 Gaithersburg, MD, 20879 USA Tel: +1 (301) 251-8861 Fax: +1 (240) 224-7359 office@usa-icd.org www.usa-icd.org USA Section Facebook USA Section Instagram USA Section Twitter Board of Trustees; Designed and implemented a Corporate Honorary Fellow protocol - Corporate Honorary Fellows: 2015 Imtiaz Manji (Open Wide Foundation); 2016 Steve Kess (Henry Schein Cares); 2017 Derrick Luksch (O’Brien Dental Lab); Approved a Foundation Email Protocol. PEACE CORPS PROGRAM recipient of free dental services. THE GLOBE 2018 SECTION REPORTS 2 7