BY SONAM MIRPURI
LAKEWOOD, CA - The first Indian- American woman was installed as Harbor Dental Society President for 2018 at an installation event on Dec 7 at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza here . Dr. Aarti Shah is now the 103rd president for the Society. Not only was Shah inducted as president, other Board members were also installed in their posts...
LAKEWOOD, CA - The first Indian- American woman was installed as Harbor Dental Society President for 2018 at an installation event on Dec 7 at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza here . Dr. Aarti Shah is now the 103rd president for the Society. Not only was Shah inducted as president, other Board members were also installed in their posts...
for 2018. The festivities continued throughout the evening with exhibits, photo booths, and henna tattoos. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner before the official program commenced.
Dr. Ahmed Sadek, immediate past President, welcomed the attendees to the 102nd annual meeting of the Harbor Dental Society. The organization began in 1915 with only 10 dentists and today has grown to include more than 700 dentists in 28 cities in the Los Angeles Harbor area.
Dr. Sadek recognized the exhibitors and the auxiliary staff then continued by introducing the guest speaker for Harbor’s Continuing Education Program, Bob Wright who spoke on “Ergonomics – a Pathway for the Healthy Professional.” Dr.Sadek presented Wright with a gift of appreciation.
Dr. Aarti Shah then starting off the entertainment, introduced the dancers from ADA Dance Academy. “Now to go along with the delicious food … there is an added treat that is colorful, rich, and beautiful,” she said . The performers danced a few routines consisting of multiple songs to entertain the audience. In between the dance pieces, raffle prizes were announced by Dr. Sadek. Dr. Sadek then recognized the life members of the Society. These individuals have attained 30 years of consecutive or 35 years of non-consecutive membership in the professional tripartite organization. Giving his remarks as outgoing president , Dr. Sadek thanked the 2017 Board of Directors for their help and cooperation. Dr. Smith Norman was then invited by Dr. Sadek to install the 2018 officers. Dr. Norman presented Dr. Sadek with a past president’s pin and plaque. Then came the highly anticipated moment when Dr. Shah was inaugurated as the president. Dr. Norman gave an introduction of Dr. Shah and presented a slideshow on her. He then handed her the President’s Gavel. Dr. Shah addressing the gathering spoke of her journey.“I saw others volunteering and felt inspired to do the same,” she said. She thanked her family, friends, and everyone for their support. The evening came to a close with her wishing all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Dr. Ahmed Sadek, immediate past President, welcomed the attendees to the 102nd annual meeting of the Harbor Dental Society. The organization began in 1915 with only 10 dentists and today has grown to include more than 700 dentists in 28 cities in the Los Angeles Harbor area.
Dr. Sadek recognized the exhibitors and the auxiliary staff then continued by introducing the guest speaker for Harbor’s Continuing Education Program, Bob Wright who spoke on “Ergonomics – a Pathway for the Healthy Professional.” Dr.Sadek presented Wright with a gift of appreciation.
Dr. Aarti Shah then starting off the entertainment, introduced the dancers from ADA Dance Academy. “Now to go along with the delicious food … there is an added treat that is colorful, rich, and beautiful,” she said . The performers danced a few routines consisting of multiple songs to entertain the audience. In between the dance pieces, raffle prizes were announced by Dr. Sadek. Dr. Sadek then recognized the life members of the Society. These individuals have attained 30 years of consecutive or 35 years of non-consecutive membership in the professional tripartite organization. Giving his remarks as outgoing president , Dr. Sadek thanked the 2017 Board of Directors for their help and cooperation. Dr. Smith Norman was then invited by Dr. Sadek to install the 2018 officers. Dr. Norman presented Dr. Sadek with a past president’s pin and plaque. Then came the highly anticipated moment when Dr. Shah was inaugurated as the president. Dr. Norman gave an introduction of Dr. Shah and presented a slideshow on her. He then handed her the President’s Gavel. Dr. Shah addressing the gathering spoke of her journey.“I saw others volunteering and felt inspired to do the same,” she said. She thanked her family, friends, and everyone for their support. The evening came to a close with her wishing all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
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