april 2016 capitol alumnotes newsletter

H I G H L I G H T S

President’s

Message 2

Meeting Schedule 3

Simon Tov

U’Mazzal Tov! 4

JSSA Holocaust

Panel 5-6

2015 Externship

Program 7-9

International Con-

vention Highlights 10-13

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WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER

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All lectures and events brought to you by our Gold Sponsors:

John Hasenberg of The Hasenberg Hartsock Group, HIOSSEN and CNS Solutions

Tuesday October 20th

Cocktails 5:30pm and Lecture at 6:30

Spouses welcome ($50 fee)

4935 Bar & Kitchen

4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD

“Integration of Implants with

Removable Prosthetics”

Thanos Ntounis DDS, MS

Lecture to highlight surgical and restorative techniques to accomplish predictable

outcomes in complete and partially edentulous scenarios with treatment planning consider-

ations, prosthetic space, and the choice between removable and fixed prostheses. Also

looking at immediate provisionalization and immediate loading of implants to accomplish

optimal peri-implant mucosa architecture in the esthetic zone, immediate function of

completely edentulous cases. Restorative issues of prosthetic space and treatment planning,

techniques to transfer provisional emergence profile to the final restoration, critical

elements of restorative treatment and material choice will be discussed.

Dr. Ntounis is a dual specialist in Prosthodontics and Periodontics. He received his DDS

from the University of Athens Dental School in Athens, Greece. He completed a Prostho-

dontics residency and a Masters Degree. Dr. Ntounis completed his Periodontics residency

at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Hospi-

tal. He completed a second Masters Degree in Clinical Dentistry, researching the effect of

growth factors on ridge preservation. Dr. Ntounis served as an Assistant Professor in the

Dept. Of Oral Health and Rehabilitation at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

Teaching Method: Lecture

Intended Audience: Dentists

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations for non AO

members will be

accepted up to 3 days before the date of the

course, without

penalty. After that, no refund will be given.

Cost for non-members: 50$

Approved PACE Program Provider

FAGD/MAGD Credit

Approval does not imply acceptance by a

state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD

endorsement.

2/1/2014 to 1/31/2016

Provider ID # 218948

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C A P I T O L A L U M N O T E S

David Schlactus, DMD

President

President’s Message - David Schlactus, DMD Dear fellow fraters, now that we have

made it through the holidays, and

hopefully everyone has a fresh list of

New Year's resolutions as we have

reflected back on what we have done

well and what we have done poorly in

our lives, I want everyone to reflect

on what AO means to them. Is it

simply a study club? Is it simply a

place to socialize with colleagues? Is

it an organization where we get to ful-

fill certain philanthropic needs? Is it

an organization that represents a lot of

who we are as individuals? I hope it is

all or many of these and perhaps even

much more. I also hope that each of

us recognizes how unique our particu-

lar chapter is. We have had and have,

so many members who have not only

helped define what our chapter is lo-

cally but have been so instrumental in

shaping AO internationally. These in-

dividuals have and many still are serv-

ing in many capacities on the interna-

tional board and on committees. We

tend to take this for granted. None

however, have come to define AO

more than Ben Williamowsky. I men-

tion Ben alone, because we have a

unique opportunity coming to us this

December. We have convention right

here in our own back yard. A wonder-

ful event and opportunity to experi-

ence all that AO is. To fraternize with

fellow Alpha Omegans from all over

the world, to touch and moved by com-

mon experiences, to gain more CE

credits, for younger members to gain

leadership skills and so much more.

You can attend it all or just parts.

However, what we ALL need to do is

at least attend the Welcome Din-

ner Thursday December 24th from 6

-10 because the entire organization will

be honoring our very own, and one and

only, Ben Williamowsky. What he has

done for our chapter and our beloved

AO organization as a whole can not be

quantified. As a chapter we need to

come and show our love and support

for Ben. I know this is vacation time

with our families but just as Ben and

all those other individuals in our chap-

ter who have given up so much to

help AO flourish and remain viable, so

too can we sacrifice a little of our vaca-

tion to show our appreciation for all

that Ben has done. So as we again re-

flect on what AO means to us individu-

ally, please attend convention and even

help out as our chapter hosts the event,

and if nothing else, please plan on at-

tending the opening night Wel-

come Dinner so we may show all of

AO how much Ben means not only

across all of AO, but right here at

home too.

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ALPHA OMEGA * WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER * 2015 – 2016

All meetings to be held at 4935 Bar and Kitchen, 4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD unless otherwise noted

Cocktails 5:30 pm, Dinner & Lecture 6:30 pm

Friday, September 25, 2015 Opening Meeting – Shabbat Dinner 6:30 pm Exiles in Sepharad: The Jewish Millennium in Spain Author/Diplomat Jeffrey Gorsky All are welcome – spouses, partners & significant others Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Integration of Implants with Removable Prosthetics Dr. Thanos Ntounis Friday, November 13, 2015 6:30 pm Shabbat Across AO All are welcome – spouses, partners & significant others Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Digital Impressions and Scanners Mr. Joseph Cantor Lee ProTech Laboratory

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Sherril Ann Siegel Memorial Lecture “Restoring Implants – A Biomechanically and Esthetically Sound Approach” Dr. Stefano Gracis AO Members receive a discounted tuition rate Washington, DC Marriott 1221 22nd St., NW Washington, DC December 24 – 29, 2015 AO International Convention Marriott Renaissance Hotel 999 9th St. NW Washington, DC Thursday, December 31, 2015 New Year’s Eve Party The Mansion on O Street 2020 O St. NW Washington, DC

Sunday, January 31, 2016 Brunch & Learn Shift Happens! Problem Solvers for Restorative Dentistry Dr. Howard Strassler Location: TBA Tuesday, February 16, 2016 When to use a Nightguard, When not to in dealing with TMD and Oral Facial Pain Dr. Sylvan Mintz Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Caring for Older Adults in Your Practice: Strategies for Success Dr. Janet Yellowitz Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Human Papilloma Virus: Implications for Your Practice Jacquelyn Fried RDH, BA, MS May 2016 Officers Installation June 2016 Annual Golf Outing June 2016 Pool Party


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Simon Tov U’Mazal Tov! Simon Tov U’Mazal Tov is a new addition to the newsletter.

Send us photos of your celebrations so that Alpha Omega can

celebrate with you.* A picture is worth a thousand words!!!

Congrats on the

recent wedding of

Frater Brandon

Berman and his new

wife Megan.

Congratulations to Fraters Adam and

Caroline Eskow on making Jack!!!

*Send Photos of your milestone events to our new Co-editors:

Farah Assadipour - [email protected]

Brandon Berman - [email protected]

"We would like to thank the

board for this awesome AO

onesie!" -Philip Vahab and

Lana Lunskaya Vahab

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WASHINGTON ALUMNI CHAPTER OF ALPHA OMEGA

“THANK-YOU” RECEPTION AT WOODMONT C.C.

Thanks to the generosity of local philanthropist, IRMA PORETSKY, a reception was

held to thank the panel members for their commitment for the past 3 years of care for

the many Holocaust survivors living in the Greater Washington area. Over that period

of time, under the direction of ELLEN BLALOCK, Holocaust Program Director for

JSSA, ‘our’ program has treated 220 survivors certified by JSSA as living under an

economic poverty line. The program is part of a North America commitment by Alpha

Omega Chapters supported by “Henry Schein Cares” that has seen programs by other

AO chapters similar to the one that was formed and operated successfully by our local

chapter members and those from the Maimonides Society. Washington will continue to

promote and conduct its present program differing only in its goal to treat ALL of the

400+ Holocaust Survivors eligible for our care. Of course the heroes of our program

are the many dentists who have given of their time and expert care to see this venture

reach the heights that is has. The big “THANK YOU” was certainly well-deserved.

RECENT DECISION BY INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS CONFERENCE

TO EXPAND ITS CARE FOR SURVIVORS IN OUR AREA CALLS

While not all of our wonderful panel members were able to attend, a ‘plus’ factor was

the attendance of a number of newly recruited dentists. Those volunteers who attended

as well as those who have offered their help are: Brendon Berman, Mark Wallace, Jan

Grossman, Ken Ingber, Farah Assadipour, Cary Klimen, Ron Levine, Ivan Stangel,

Mark Mouallem, Michael Blicher, Inna Kost, and Mary Ziomek. We will still continue

to recruit and ask that our present members continue to do the same. Additionally, the

program is reaching out to dentists who have from its beginning agreed to treat

patients although they may have been considered to be a bit outside of the Greater

Washington sphere. Hopefully we will be able to transport our patients who live in

outlying MD suburbs (Gaithersburg, Germantown, e.g.) to volunteers Adam Frieder

and Jeff Cross (not unlike on going transportation to Northern Virginia suburbs).

JSSA’S HOLOCAUST PRO-BONO DENTAL PANEL OF AO/

MAIMONIDES

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Following up on an invited visit earlier this year to meet with Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, who

applauded our commitment to the White Initiative of VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), we

were delighted by the attendance of KEN REICHARD, Administrative Assistant to Senator Cardin, and

by a visit form leaders of JSSA, TODD SCHENK AND TAL WIDDES. Also present was our dental lab

volunteer, AL LICHAA. A special “Thank-you” as well is due our “do-it-all” volunteer PHYLLIS

BLUM, who expertly manned our sign-in desk. Also present were AO Executive director HEIDI

WEBER, and BERNICE EDELSTEIN, director of the AO/Schein Cares program in North America.

PRESENT MEMBERS OF OUR PRO-BONO CARE VOLUNTEERS LISTED

Jared Abel, Marty Abel, Moris Antonelli, Howard Benson, Michael Blicher, Sy Bloom, Sam Blum,

Sharon Brown, Mike Pollowitz, Paul Cohen, Sara Cohen, Morris Cohen, Charles Cooper, Jeff Cross,

Hilari Dunn, Roy Eskow, James Feldman, Norman Forster, Brad Freedman, Adam Frieder, Steve

Friedman, Harry Gildenhorn, Richard Goldin, Len Goldman, Bernie Greenbaum, Gary Greenbaum,

Jan Grossman, Steve Guttenberg, Steve Janowitz, Steve Kahan, Sarit Kaplan, Nate Katz, Kay Klass,

Inna Kost, Stacia Krantz, Ellen Krieger, Andy Lasky, Alan Levine, Brad Levine, Rustin Levy, Stan

Mayer, Dick Meltzer, Len Merlo, Don Meyer, Joseph Milzman, Anastasia Mischenko, Marc Mouallem,

Glen Nathan, Tatyana Oks, Steve Parker, Israel Puterman, Flavio Rasetto, Clark Rogers, David Ross,

Jay Samuels, David Schlactus, David Schneider, Andrew Schwartz, Joel Sendroff, John Shefferman,

Bob Shub, Fred Simon, Alan Singer, Andrew Sklar, Tom Sokoly, Neil Starr, Ron Starr, Chet Stein,

Mike Stern, Mark Taff, Iam Walker, Todd Wasserman, Mike Weber, Ben Williamowsky, Ed Zebovitz.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM SENATOR BEN CARDIN’S OFFICE AND FROM JSSA ATTEND

RECPTION AND APPLAUD PROGRAM

Present Panel members are encouraged to reach out to any dentist that they feel should be a

panel member, and invite them to join us in this “feel-good” venture. Supply the names and our

coordinating committee will follow-up.

JSSA’S HOLOCAUST PRO-BONO DENTAL PANEL OF AO/

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Stephanie Wu

2015 Alpha Omega Externship Program

In the chaos of the transition between third and forth year, I was chosen to par-

ticipate in the 2015 Alpha Omega Externship Program. I ranked Washington, DC as

my top city because although I am not from this area, I have visited often and I hope to

one day live and practice here. I have done many hours of shadowing in dental offices

since high school. What made this particular week-long experience outstanding was

the relationships I built with these dentists. My experiences observing in high school

and undergrad were just that: observation. I watched procedures but never really un-

derstood them. I asked questions why this was done, or why that was used, but my in-

teraction with those dentists never progressed further than that. The relationships that I

was able to build from this experience will be invaluable. These dentists gave me so

more insight and advice on owning and running practices, having associates, market-

ing your practice, and managing staff than can ever be covered in any dental school

course.

On my first day, I visited Dr. David Schlactus in his general practice in Rock-

ville, MD. I was greeted by friendly staff and surrounded by a beautiful office. I was

introduced to Dr. Schlactus as he was part way through a simple restoration. He en-

couraged me to assist him, as I have done many

times in other offices. However, our conversation

wasn’t focused on the technique of removing car-

ies, creating a prep form, or bonding as other den-

tists have lectured me on. Dr. Schlactus began the

conversation with the community of AO alumni in

the area. He discussed the community of his pa-

tients, and his place as more than just a dentist but

instead a friend to families who have been patients

of his for over a decade. During the rest of the day

he shared with me some of his advice and opinions

on associateships and how he settled in Maryland.

These are important things, and things most dentists don’t discuss with their shadows.

On Tuesday I navigated my way on the DC metro to one of the

most impressive practices I have ever seen. I was welcomed by

Dr. Fredric Simon, Dr. Kim Menhinick, and Dr. Scott Hetz of

Advanced Endodontic Associates. I’ve known that ideally I

want to join a group practice, especially if I become a specialist.

After shadowing at this office, I hold this as an example of what

I will strive to achieve. The endodontists all worked smoothly

together, the office was gorgeously built, and the technology

that was used was top notch. All of the endodontists were help-

ful and encouraging, with advice on becoming an endodontist

and different programs. And I have to say, I have never seen a

smaller, more conservative, more perfect root canal access

than that done by Dr. Simon.

Dr. David Schlactus, David J. Schlactus, DMD in Rockville, MD

Dr. Fredric Simon, Advanced En-dodontic Associates, in Washing-

ton, DC

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Stephanie Wu

2015 Alpha Omega Externship Program, continued

After getting lost on the metro, I was able to make my

way to Dr. Thomas Sokoly’s general practice downtown

for Wednesday morning. I walked into another stunning

and newly-renovated office. Dr. Sokoly’s personality

was bubbly and infectious. He gave great advice on in-

heriting a practice, the importance of investments into

the practice, and the importance of a good office manag-

er. The procedure I found most interesting was a new

system of orthodontics called MTM Clear Aligner. Hav-

ing endured 3 brutal years of braces, I know I wouldn’t

have been a candidate for MTM, but there are many pa-

tients who need minor adjustments who do not need to

suffer through brackets and wires like I did. Similar to

the more widely known Invisalign, MTM uses clear

aligners but unlike Invisalign no “buttons” need to be placed on the teeth and treat-

ment is shorter. Dr. Sokoly has a great interest in

new technology and showed me how innovative

products in ortho, tooth whitening, and others can

be great practice builders.

Wednesday afternoon, I walked a few

blocks down to visit Dr. Sara Cohen and Dr. Isa-

belle Lass of Cohen & Cohen, DDS. These strong

women were great examples of having successful

careers as well as family life. This practice was

originally Dr. Cohen’s grandfather’s, and now

she, her father and Dr. Lass share the office. The

office is large, busy, and productive, a great ex-

ample of a fruitful practice.

On Thursday, I had the opportunity to shadow

and assist Dr. Rustin Levy, a periodontist in downtown,

with 2 surgeries. The first was a crown lengthening pro-

cedure. Unlike other crown lengthening procedures, this

one was a little more involved in that the mesial and dis-

tal roots of adjacent teeth were within too close proximi-

ty to allow for each cleaning. Bone recontouring had to

be done to allow for that, and Dr. Levy also showed me

a tacking suture to better reposition gingival flaps. The

second procedure was an implant placement in the loca-

tion of a previously failed implant. Dr. Levy emphasized

the importance of general dentists having a complete

plan before delegating procedures to specialists.

Dr. Thomas Sokoly, Sokoly Dental, in Washington, DC

Dr. Sara Cohen and Dr. Isabelle Lass, Cohen & Cohen, DDS, in Washington, DC

Dr. Rusin Levy, Advanced Periodontics of Washington, in Washington, DC

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Stephanie Wu

2015 Alpha Omega Externship Program, continued

I closed out my week of shadowing at Dr. Albert

Citron’s endodontics office in Vienna, VA. The root canal

procedure itself was routine, but following the post-op ra-

diograph, Dr. Citron decided to re-enter the distal canal to

achieve a better result. I know of many dentists who would

not have evaluated their own work as harshly, and would

have let a patient go with work that the dentist was not ful-

ly confident in. Dr. Citron showed me integrity.

While in DC, I had the opportunity to see some of

the monuments and museums. I walked the National Mall,

and had lunch on the steps of the Lincoln memorial after

one of the days of shadowing. I took the opportunity to

spend some time studying for my Part 2 boards in the Library of Congress, surround-

ed by centuries of history. I also saw the pandas at the National Zoo. I even saw my

first baseball game at Nationals Park and got a picture with the Presidents mascots.

I would like to thank all of the dentists for their hospitality and words of wis-

dom, and for making this externship an unforgettable experience. I would also like to

thank Dr. Schlactus, the other Alpha Omega alumni, and the Alpha Omega admin-

istration for organizing this busy week for me and giving me the opportunity to not

only shadow, but to shadow in another city where I would otherwise not have any

connections. These dentists have given me a glimpse at a future career in the Wash-

ington, DC area, and I truly hope to return here someday!

Dr. Albert Citron, Vienna Endodontics, in Vienna, VA

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2015 AO International Convention Highlights

Have you been asking yourself, “I know that the Alpha Omega International Convention is right here in DC this year, but I wonder if I should bother attending? After all, I have to pay to go and I don’t know what I will get for the money that I spend? Is it really worth it? I’m here to tell you, YES!! As a regular convention goer, I find that conventions are a lot of fun as well as quite meaningful. First, the fun parts. Convention always starts at registration, which will be all day on December 24. We will need volunteers to “man” the various stations at convention. AO’er are some of the warmest and friendliest people I know. When you volunteer, the reward is that you will make many new friends as you meet out of town guests. Registration is really a day of schmoozing with other members, getting to know them better. That evening is the welcome dinner. Traditionally, it’s a time when old friends who haven’t seen each other for a while reconnect. And, if you’re a newcomer, it’s a great way to meat fraters from around the world, because everyone is super friendly. However, the format of this year’s Welcome Night is a bit different. First, we are paying a special honor to our beloved Ben Williamowsky in his 90th year. Ben is very special. There isn’t anyone who has devoted more time, energy and love to AO and it’s members than Ben. Ben is a true leader who life as been dedicated to the advancement of dentistry and AO. He has inspired many to achieve many great things and has left a permanent legacy on the fraternity and the dental schools in Israel. I encourage each one of you to come and honor him on this very special evening. I know that he will be touched by your presence. And then comes the entertainment, with entertainment and dancing led by the Mark Novak Band. Mark is a cantor and his group is one of only a few that can present both American and Israeli dancing music. He will personally teach us and lead us so that we can all have fun as a group. I guarantee you that you won’t be disappointed. December 25th begins with a welcoming breakfast for all, followed by our first business meeting. All are encouraged to go; we announce award winners during this meeting as well as having some interesting speakers. In the afternoon, those that wish (and most do) participate in our community outreach where we give back to the community by volunteering in a project that will put smiles on people’s faces and improve their living conditions. If past experience is any benchmark, you are certain to return with a deep sense of satisfaction.

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Convention is a lot of fun, but there is a serious side to it also. Later that afternoon, just before Shabbat, we will have a memorial service, paying tribute to the recently deceased AO family fraters.. Following the memorial service, we will proceed directly into the Shabbat evening service. For me, this is a moving experience, for it defines what is so special about AO. It is through this service, praying with fellow dentist from all over the world, that you realize how special and unique AO is and how important it is to rely on each other. Our history and the events of today point out the importance of joining hands and finding our strength from the support that we give to each other. Following Shabbat service, we affirm our AO community by joining together in a Shabbat din-ner. This is a low-key affair and people enjoy engaging in conversation. Saturday, December 26 is a free day for people to visit the sites of DC. I am sure that our out of town guests would appreciate our members acting as hosts and giving of their time to show them around. Saturday evening is the US Foundation Night. This will be a meaningful, interesting evening with a few local Holocaust Survivors presenting their personal stories. Cocktails and light hor d’oeuvres will be served. Following the Foundation Night, you might want to spend the even-ing out with old/new friends at dinner. On Sunday, December 27, we have planned to go, as a group, to the Holocaust Museum. I am sure this will be a moving experience for many. It will be special to share this experience with our fraters from around the world, sharing and hearing the personal stories of many of our member’s families. The last full day, Monday, December 28, will prove to be a full but interesting day. From 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM we have an interesting and varied CE program planned, presented by top clini-cians and lecturers in dentistry. Dr. Bob Lowe will speak on Bioactive Restorative Techniques. Dr. Greg Winteregg’s presentation will be on Effective Case Presentation Techniques. Dr. Neil Starr will offer an interesting topic on implant restorative techniques and Dr. Barry Freydberg’s topic will be Sleep Apnea. Starting at 6:00 PM, the DC Chapter is sponsoring a cocktail reception in honor of Ben Wil-liamowsky, before Honor’s Night. Don’t miss it, it’s a great schmoozing hour. Honor’s Night is when we formally honor our award recipients as well as our outgoing and incoming officers. It’s an evening of reflection and hope for the future. Following the dinner, the fun will begin with dancing with the DJ. Officially, many will say goodbye at the Fairwell Breakfast on December 29. Some will stay on to see more sites in Washington. Some will attend the optional New Year’s Eve party at the Mansion on O Street. Don’t forget to let Andy Lasky know if you want to go.

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Classifieds Great opportunity for dentist looking for full time posi-

tion in thriving practice in prime location. Associateship

position leading to partnership for those interested in

partnership. Must have at least residency or equivalent

work experience. Must care about patients needs first

and have a good work ethic. Golden opportunity. For

more info call or email Dr David Schlactus

at [email protected]

Seeking motivated front desk/receptionist and

qualified dental assistant. Please email

[email protected]

Are you looking to hire a new associate, assistant, or

staff member? Equipment to sell or buy? Whatever

your needs, please submit your classified ad by

emailing it to one of our editors!

*Send your Classifieds ads to our new Co-editors:

Farah Assadipour - [email protected]

Brandon Berman - [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Adam Frieder

President

Phyllis

Blum

To show that you care, send anALPHA

OMEGA TRIBUTE FUND CARD.It is a tax-

deductible DONATIONthat, through the AO

Foundation,benefits charitable causes, includ-

ingthe Israeli dental schools & our ownHebrew

Home.

There is a minimum $10 donation per

card.GOLD cards are $36 & PLATINUM cards

are$100. Special insert cards are includedfor

larger donations & an * next to theDonors' name

denotes the larger donation.THANK YOU notes

sent are a minimum $36 Gold card dona-

tion.Those on 'automatic send' get the following-

bulk rate: 6 cards for $36 and cards may bepur-

chased in bulk to write & send yourself.Please

CALL with information about AO Member-

seven if you are not sending as card.

CONTACT Phyllis Blum at 301-762-6832 or e-

[email protected]

THOSE CARDS SENT AFTER Sep. 3rd

WILL APPEAR IN THE NEXT ISSUE.

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Special Thanks to Phyllis Blum who works so diligently or-

ganizing and maintaining the Tribute Card Program!

Nancy & Jay Samuels

Stacy & David Schlactus

Joanne & David Schneider

Jennifer & Andrew Schwartz

Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr

Joan & Michael Stern

Lana Lunskaya & Philip Vahab

Minna & Ben Williamowsky

Wendi Levine & Hall Sisson

Loretta Cherry, Mother-in-law of Bernice Cherry

& grandmother of Michael, Kevin & Brian &

families

Phyllis & Sam , Jon & Kate, Sarah &

Christian

Blaine Merrill, brother of Ron Merrill & Family

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Ida Bernstein Shepley, mother of Lona Piati-

gorsky & Family

Phyllis (Rosenberg) & Sam Blum

Sandy Alpert, wife of Frater Clem Alpert & Fami-

ly

Alpha Omega Fraternity

Shirlee & Ron Starr

Sheila & Fred Stempler

Paula Starr, wife of Cousin Allen Starr

Shirlee & Ron Starr

Dr. Jerry Farber, husband of Sharon Farber &

Family

Shirlee & Ron Starr

Setareh Bokhoor, sister of LA Frater Eddie Haro-

uni

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Ronnie Friedman, cousin of Jeff Harab & Family

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Mrs. Mary Paulsen

Richard Meltzer, DDS & Staff

IN MEMORY OF:

Musha Mervis, mother of the Mervis Family

Helene & Richard Meltzer

Samuel Cross, father of Frater Jeff Cross

& Family


Phyllis & Sam Blum

Rachel & Scott Berman

Sharon Brown & Michael Pollowitz

Stan Dorrow

Nancy & Adam Frieder

Sherri & Gary Greenbaum

Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg

Sheri & Alan Heller

Sara & Michael Landy

Suzanne & Andy Lasky

Rich Levy

Leslie & Rustin Levy


Jennifer & Israel Puterman

tel:301-762-6832


Phyllis

Blum





Karl H. Lass, Jr, brother of Dr. Isabelle Lass

Fred Simon

Sidney Grant, father of Stacy Grant

Michele & Roger Spott

Rabbi Harold S. White

Phyllis & Sam, Jon & Kate,

Sarah & Christian & sons

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

John Brannigan on his 70th birthday

Phyllis & Sam, Jon & Kate

Joan & Frater Michael Stern on the marriage of

son Nathan to Stephanie Sanchez

AlphaOmega Fraternity

Phyllis & Sam Blum



Stan Dorrow

Adam & Caroline Eskow




Sheri & Alan Heller



Rich Levy




Nancy & Jay Samuels




Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr


Laura & Arnie Feldman

Ellie & Steve Kahan

Hannah Handelman, daughter of Bari & Frater

Brian Handelman on her Bat Mitzvah


Phyllis & Sam Blum


Elinor Ascher, wife, mother, grandmother, friend

& collegue of Bernard Asher & Family

Ellie & Steve Kahan

Charles Edelstein, father of AO Office assistant

Bernice Edelstein & Family

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Mark Ressler, brother of FL Frater Allen Ressler

& Family


CA Frater & PIP Milford Gilbert

Phyllis & Sam Blum


Sylvia Salit, sister-in-law of Minna Williamowsky

& Family


Former Frater Sidney Fogelman, husband of

Sylvia



Shirlee & Ron Starr

NJ Frater Sam Unger husband of Isabelle

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Pauline Goldberg, Mother or Marsha Boymel

& family

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Dr. Clifford A, Bachrach, husband of Dr. Leona

Bachrach & family

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Former Frater Richard Colemen, DDS, husband of

Myra Coleman & family

Shirlee & Ron Starr

Naomi Kaminsky, wife of Irving Kaminsky

Shirlee & Ron Starr

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Ella Elizabeth Patton, Mother of Temple Sinai pianist

Paul Patten

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Phyllis

Blum








Fred Simon


Lily & Neil Starr



Minna & BenWilliamowsky


Sherri & Gary Greenbaum on the birth of their

granddaughter, Ayla Rose to Jamie & Matt Alford



Phyllis & Sam Blum



Stan Dorrow


Julie & Roy Eskow



Sheri & Alan Heller

Ellie & Steve Kahan


Rich Levy




Nancy & Jay Samuels




Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr




Debbie Elcock & Sy Bloom


Dr Jake Levine Sisson, son of Frater Wendi Lev-

ine & Hall Sisson on his graduation from Dental

School


Phyllis & Sam Blum

Julie & Roy Eskow

Hannah Handelman, daughter of Bari & Frater

Brian Handelman on her Bat Mitzvah


Phyllis & Sam Blum



Stan Dorrow

Caroline & Adam Eskow




Sheri & Alan Heller


Rich Levy




Nancy & Jay Samuels




Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr




Double Mazel Tov to Helene & Frater Richard

Meltzer on the birth of grandchildren Jocelyn

Kate Weisman & Dylan Michael Meltzer


Phyllis & Sam Blum



Stan Dorrow


Julie & Roy Eskow




Sheri & Alan Heller

Ellie & Steve Kahan



Rich Levy



Nancy & Jay Samuels

Phyllis

Blum







Ethyle Miller


Nancy & Jay Samuels




Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr



Shirlee & Ronn Starr


Nancy & Jeff Balter

Sheila & Fred Stempler




Linda & Dennis Winson

Rich Levy on his marriage to Ampara in Costa

Rica


Fred Simon for a job well done as President of the DC

Chapter of AO (again) & planning the Installation of new

Officers

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Wendy & Frater Charles Cooper on the marriage of their

son, Scott to Lainie Rother


Phyllis &Sam Blum



Stan Dorrow





Sheri & Alan Heller


Rich & Ampora Levy




Nancy & Jay Samuels



Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr




Ellie & Steve Kahan

Sherry & Gary Greenbaum







Alpha Omega International Fraternity

Amy Frieder, daughter of Nancy & Frater Adam

Frieder on her graduation from Cornell Univ.



Phyllis & Sam Blum



Stan Dorrow




Sheri & Alan Heller


Rich Levy




Nancy & Jay Samuels




Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr





Ellie & Steve Kahan

Mr & Mrs Neil Markoff on the birth of their

daughter, Halley Emma Markoff

Shirlee & Ron Starr

Minna Williamowsky on her 90th birthday



Phyllis & Sam Blum



Stan Dorrow


Julie & Roy Eskow



Sheri & Alan Heller


Rich Levy

P A G E 2 3


Pro Bono Dental Program Helps Washington-area Holocaust Survivors

V O L U M E 6 4 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 2 4

Enter the AO Matrix

P A G E 2 5


Check out the DC Chapter Website for up to date meeting in-

formation, Flyers, newsletters, photos and more! Brought to you

by our personal Web Guru, Fred Simon.

http://www.alphaomegawashingtondc.org

Don’t forget about the International website www.ao.org

You can also interact with members from all over the world by

“liking” the International facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphaomegadental/

2014-2015 Alumni Chapter Officers

V O L U M E 6 4 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 2 6

President: David Schlactus O: 301-881-9040 [email protected]

President Elect/

Program chair: Michael Pollowitz O: 202-244-4477 [email protected]

Treasurer: Jarred Abel O: 301-652-7372 [email protected]

Co-Editor: Brandon Berman C: 301-910-1455 [email protected]

Co-Editor Farah Assadipour C: 973-796-6838 [email protected]

Secretary: Jennifer Tipograph O: 301-770-2270 [email protected]

Sgt-at-arms: Thomas Sokoly O: 202-298-7251 [email protected]

Chapter Deputy: Fred Simon O: 301-984-3800 [email protected]

Historian: Jeff Cross H: 301-662-0300 [email protected]

sponsorship: Steve Kahan O: 301-356-6708 [email protected]

Philip Vahab O: 703-689-3900 [email protected]

Michael Stern H: 301-610-9424 [email protected]

Fred Simon see above

Members at Large: Adam Eskow O: 301-493-6200 [email protected]

Brandon Berman see above

Ron Levine O: 301-530-3717 [email protected]

2015

Convention

Marshals: Adam Frieder O: 301-662-7766 [email protected]

Michael Stern H: 301-610-9424 [email protected]

Co-Editor:

Brandon Berman, DDS

C-301-910-1455

[email protected]

Co-Editor:

Farah Assadipour, DMD

C-973-796-6838

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