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November/December 1998

“Changing Faces of Disability” Highlights of NADE Delegate Assembly September 24-25, 1998 by Susan LaMorte, New Jersey DDS

NADE PRESIDENT DEBI GARDINER PRESIDED over the 35th meeting of the NADE Delegate Assembly in Rapid City, South Dakota. Reports were presented by the National Officers, Regional Directors and Committee Chairs.

The Delegate Assembly elected the following Officers for 1998-99:

President-Elect
Terri Spurgeon (Louisiana)

Secretary
Shari Bratt (Nebraska)

Treasurer
Lyle Larson (South Dakota)

The Delegate Assembly recognized the earlier election by the Council of Chapter Presidents of Dean Crawford (Texas) as its President and representative on the NADE Board.

In addition, the Delegate Assembly took the following actions:

• discussed and approved a resolution from the Northeast Region by roll call vote that NADE members support current rules, regulations, court decisions and laws regarding the weight to be given to treating source and consultative examiner opinion.
  
• discussed the Professional Accreditation Ad Hoc Committee report that looked at the certification and continuing education issues in an attempt to provide criteria for national accreditation of NADE members. Further discussion and Board recommendations have been deferred to the Mid-Year Board Meeting in March.
  
• discussed legislative and program issues anticipated for 1998-99.
  
• discussed plans for the 1999 National Training Conference scheduled for October 9-16, 1999 at the Denver Hyatt Regency (1-800-233-1234). Room rates are $120 per night, single/double.
  
• discussed plans for the 2000 National Training Conference scheduled for September 16-24, 2000 in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the El San Juan Hotel and Resort. Room rates are $110 per night, single/double.
  
• discussed plans for the 2001 National Training Conference scheduled for October 29-November 1, 2001 in Austin, Texas at the Hyatt Regency, Town Lake. Room rates are $132 per night, single/double.
  
• extended its appreciation to the South Dakota Chapter for hosting an outstanding 1998 Training Conference.
  
• extended its appreciation and a standing ovation to NADE President Debi Gardiner for her outstanding leadership during this past year.
  
• welcomed Jeff Price as the 36th President of NADE.