b'SECTION REPORTSSection IUSAThe USA Section used technology to induct Fellows virtually, developed a new strategic plan and began an initiative to engage younger Fellows in leadership activities.Presidents GreetingProgram,anewinitiativede- Live 45 and Take 10 interviews Gerald R. Karr signedtoinvolveyoungerFel- onFacebookareprovidinginter-lowsinourleadershipactivities.estingpresentationsbyknowl-Wealsoplantoholdour2021edgeableexperts.Dr.Richard convocation live in Las Vegas thisRoadcap, Editor of our KEY jour-year in conjunction with the ADA.nal, is also planning the release of There are still several hurdles wea new e-newsletter.must overcome, but we are work- Im sure I speak for all when I say inginthatdirection.Meetingto- that we look forward to better days. gether is an important part of theWe are anxious to join with all Fel-ICD experience, and we pray thelows worldwide to further the mis-vaccination process will once againsion of the ICD.allow us this privilege.I begin by saying what a privilegeL Ourr t corer valuesc ofe Integrity,Foundation ReportitistoserveasUSASectioneade ship and Servi e r main the President.Imhumbledtobefounda ion forecognition of excel- Edwin L. Morrispartofanextraordinarygroupoflence in our profession. Each year, outstanding dental professionals. new members rise to that level and ourSectioncontinuestoimprove Iremembertheexcitementwerecruitment and retention. We em-hadfor2020andtheCentennialphasize that its a Fellows dutyto celebrations in Nagoya. Secretary SharetheHonorbysponsoring General Kenneally said every cri- deserving colleagues.sis presents an opportunity. ThisOurmottoisServingOthers. continues to be our mantra. EvenasCOVID-19lingers,our The USA Section met the chal- Fellowscontinuetovolunteerfor lenges of 2020 and moved forwardMissionofMercy(MOM)events with renewed energy and innova- andotheropportunities.WeareThe USA Section motto is Serving tion.WeheldavirtualConvoca- alsoindevelopmentofaSigna- Others, and the Foundation plays tion, and our committees met virtu- tureProjectthatembodiesoura very important part in making that ally more than ever, developing acommitmenttoimprovingdentala reality. The Mission of the Foun-new, well-defined Applied Strategichealth globally.dationisto supportandpromote Plan to guide us into the future.educational,scientific,literaryand Weve developed several mediahumanitarianeffortsoftheUSA Improudtoannouncetheplatforms during this period whenSection and other collaborating or-USASectionYoungFellowswe are not meeting in person. Ourganizations and individuals. 6 J OURNAL OF THEI NTERNATIONALC OLLEGE OFD ENTISTS'