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AO Capital Alumnotes
August 23th, 2012, Volume 60 Issue 1
AO kicks off year with combined frater
spouse's meeting featuring a very special
speaker you do not want to miss. AO welcomes:
MYRNA B. TECK, Ph.D.
“Art of the High Holidays”
The Installation of Officers will also take
place at this meeting which will take place
September 20th
Tragara's Ristorante
4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD
Cocktails at 6:00, event begins 6:30
(See page 7 for details)
Table of Contents
2012-13 Alumni Chapter Officers contact information……….…...……………….……………3
Calendar of Special Events 2012-13 …………………………….……………………….……...3
Program Calendar 2012-13………………………………………………………………………4
Message from the incoming president by Adam Freider………………………………………...5
Dues Statement…………………………………………………………………………………..6
Scheduled Event: Induction ceremony/spouse invitation lecture/Myrna B. Teck…………….... 7
Distinguished Member feature: Interview of Bud Rothstein by Andy Lasky…………………..8
“Bud Rothstein Spotting”…………………………………………………..…………..………10
AO Golf Outing photos, June 6, 2012………………………………………………………….11
Tech Corner: CBCT by Israel Putterman……………………………………………………...12
Reception for Ilana Eli………………………………………………………………………….14
“Laughing gas”…………...…………………………………………………………………….15
Phil Vahab’s Fun Page: Cultural Highlight in the DC Metropolitan Area …….…………....…16
Alpha Omega at Nationals Park………………………………………………………………...17
2012 AO Convention…………………………………………………………………………...18
Article: “Israel’s Government Turns to Alpha Omega to Lead the Way” by Marc Rothman ...19
“Honoring Alpha Omega Leaders: Ralph Rothstein and Ben Williamosky”…………………..20
Executive Board Meeting Minutes. July 12, 2012………………………………………….......21
Alpha Omega Tribute Fund………...………………………………………..………………...21
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2012-2013 Alumni Chapter Officers
(to be inducted September 20, 2012)
President
Treasurer:
Co-editor:
Co-editor
Secretary:
Co-Sgt-at-arms:
Co-Sgt-at-arms:
Chapter Deputy:
Historian:
Adam Frieder
Jeffrey Cross
Philip Vahab
Andy Lasky
Maddy Goodman
Thomas Sokoly
Dror Orbach
Andrew Schwartz
Sam Blum
O: 301-662-7766
O: 301-662-0300
C: 914-522-0567
C: 301-257-3807
O: 301-977-4200
O: 202-298-7251
O: 202-625-0888
O: 202-785-4746
H: 301-762-6832
drfrieder@yahoo.com
Crossdentistry@verizon.net
Pjvahab@gmail.com
AndyLasky@aol.com
madeleine.goodman@gmail.com
Tsokoly@aol.com
drorback@gmail.com
andrewls24@gmail.com
drsblum@aol.com
Sherril Siegel Memorial Fund Trustees
Neil Starr
Steven Guttenberg
O:202-293-7177
O: 202-466-3323
neil@starrteeth.com
sag@mouthfacejaw.com
Upcoming Board Meetings will be announced by email. All
AO members are welcome.
Calendar of Special Events 2012-13
September 9th
Alpha Omega at Nationals Park !
See the Nats take on the Marlins
(see page 17 For details)
October 12th-13th
Leadership Conference in Chicago
December 25th-January 1st
AO Convention in Scottsdale, AZ
(see page 18 For details)
April 27th or 28th (TBA)
The Last Non-Clinical Event (TBA)
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Washington D.C.
Alumni Chapter
2012 – 2013 Program
September 20, 2012 (Thursday)*
Opening Meeting/Installation Dinner
Please bring your spouse, significant other, or a guest to greet old friends and hear Dr.
Myrna Teck speak about “The Art of the High Holy Days.” (see first page for details)
October 16, 2012 (Tuesday)*
Dr. Carl Driscoll, of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry will speak on
“What happens to your patients after you find the Cancer?”
November 20, 2012 (Tuesday)*
Dr. Robert Rubin, “Motivating your staff”
November 28, 2012 (Wednesday)*
The Annual Sherril Ann Siegel Memorial Lecture with Dr. Robert Margeas speaking on
“Everyday Dentistry – More than Everyday Esthetic Results.”
January 27, 2013 Brunch and Learn (Sunday)**
Dr. Mark Reynolds, of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry will speak on
“Periodontal Treatment Recommendations under Scrutiny.”
February 19, 2013 (Tuesday)*
Dr. Howard Pranikoff, Ormond Beach, Fl, will speak on “Endodontic Headaches and
how to solve them.”
March 19, 2013 (Tuesday)*
Dr. Miguel Vidal, Harvard University School of Dentistry, will speak on “The Influence
of Implant Abutment Design in Achieving Esthetic Treatment Outcomes.”
Lecture sponsored by the Dentsply / Astra Implant Company
April 16, 2013 (Tuesday)*
Dr. Nevin Zablotsky of South Hero, VT will speak on “Tobacco, Dental and Overall
Health.” He will also help you help your patient kick the habit.
* Will take place at Tragara’s Ristorante, 4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD
Cocktails at 6:00, event begins 6:30
** Will take Place at Tragara’s, 4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD
Time TBA
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Incoming President Adam Frieder’s Message
This past spring, my family traveled to Israel to visit my daughter, Amy, who was
attending Tel Aviv University. Of course, we traveled extensively once we arrived.
I made a special stop at Hebrew University to see its dental school, which I had
never seen before. It made me proud to be a part of an international organization
that was integral in raising the funds to build the dental school. In fact, I saw that
an entire floor was dedicated to AO.
A month or so later, when the AO Board asked me to be President again, I jumped
at the chance. As much as I appreciated the honor my first time around, this second time is even more meaningful to me, especially after having seen first-hand
AO’s contributions in Israel.
Our organization is much more than a venue for continuing education. Dentists can get CE credits anywhere. AO is special because it is a strong bond of
dental professionals who share common values and friendship. We also share a
sense of Tichon Olam. As I mentioned before, AO has done much to help Israel,
but we also give locally by providing volunteer services at the Hebrew Home. All
of this is what separates us from other organizations, and we should not forget
that.
This year, in addition to continuing education, we have developed a program of social events to enhance our friendships and camaraderie. Our new social
committee comprises members of all ages. We also have installed a “member care
coordinator” to address individuals’ needs and concerns.
I’m looking forward to another great year with my AO family, and I am
proud to have earned your trust as President.
Fraternally,
Adam J. Frieder
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Alpha Omega – Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter
2012-2013
*** Please make sure all information is correct and up-to-date ***
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Spouse
Home phone
Email
Specialty
Dr.
Office phone
Fax
Email
Dues
Alumni Member Early Dues
Alumni Member Dues, after 9/14
Life Member
Retired Member (+ per meeting $50)
Young Alumni (1st yr. post training)
Young Alumni (2nd + 3rd yr. post training)
$450.00
$495.00
$350.00
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$300.00
$350.00
Sub-Total (Member dues includes all
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Foundation, Chai Club Contribution
$ 18.00
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$ 18.00
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and Raffle Ticket
$ 180.00
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All Guest Fees :
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Grand Total
Please make check payable to Alpha Omega and mail to:
Dr. Jeffrey Cross, AO Treasurer
14401 Stonebridge View Dr.
N. Potomac, MD 20878
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Spouse Invitation Lecture
September 20th
MYRNA B. TECK, Ph.D.
“Art of the High Holidays”
Myrna Teck is a professional art educator. Her interest in drawing and painting began as a young child, as she was the 3rd grade class artist. The teacher
allowed students to paint on Fridays.
She received a B.A. (Syracuse University, 1958) in Fine Arts and Psychology
and an M.S. (Old Dominion University, 1974) in Special Education with a
focus on ‘Art for the Emotionally Disturbed.’ She received her Ph.D. in Visual Arts Education (University of Kansas, 1999), concentrating on understanding art from the Jewish world. This brought together her personal art
interests and her cultural background.
Myrna began her teaching career at the Hebrew Academy in Norfolk, VA,
where she was raised. She then became an art teacher at Granby High School
(1970-83). At the same time, she was an adjunct Assist. Art Prof. at Virginia Wesleyan College (19671985).
In 1983, Myrna left the classroom teaching and became the Program Coordinator at The Chrysler Museum in Norfolk. In 1989, she returned to graduate school at the University of Kansas and earned her
Ph.D. in visual arts education. Her dissertation focused on how people attempt to understand art, particularly from an unfamiliar culture.
Now, over 20 years later, Myrna continues to research art from the Jewish world in all of its forms
(drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, etc.). She creates slide programs to teach
about these objects and the world in which they were created.
In 2007, Myrna formed the non-profit “Jewish Art Education Organization,” with the mission ‘to bring
the best of the visual arts from the Jewish world to the wider world.’ Please visit her website:
www.jarted.org for upcoming programs, DVDs, a blog, and other related information.
RSVP to Jeff Cross at Crossdentistry@verizon.net
If you are bringing a guest or spouse and you have not included the guest fee
in your annual dues statement (see page 5), please send check for $50 made
payable to Alpha Omega to:
Dr. Jeffrey Cross, AO Treasurer
14401 Stonebridge View Dr.
N. Potomac, MD 20878
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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR EMERITUS MEMBERS
Interview with Bud Rothsein
By Andy Lasky
I just spent an afternoon interviewing Bud Rothstein, who has been a member of Alpha Omega
since 1937, and a member of our chapter since its formation after World War II. To say it was
memorable would be an understatement. As most of you know, Bud is the older brother of
Ralph and he has been an involved Alpha Omegan without lapse his entire life. That is 75 years
of AO!! To get a perspective about Bud, I asked Ben Williamowsky for his thoughts, and this
seems a good way to start this story.
"As for my take on Bud. He is definitely the strong, silent type…like a “smaller, Jewish John
Wayne.
I know of no person more honest and more principled than Bud. I have never heard him brag
about his accomplishments or his contributions to his “fellow man”, or his profession. He goes
about his philanthropic endeavors very quietly, without fanfare. His loyalty to his country, his
profession, and respect for Judaic values are as high as they can be.
It is amazing that at his “tender” age, he can still play tennis, golf, and bridge…and attend dental
meetings and conventions. His contributions to Israel, to Alpha Omega, to U. of Penn (his alma
mater), to the “N” street clinic, to his family (particularly to Ralph, his brother of blessed memory), the Jewish organizations (too numerous to name) are legendary. He has strength of character that on one occasion, when I chaired a tribute to him from the Israel Bond Organization,
moved me to say, “If I were ever marooned on a desert isle or in a wartime foxhole, I would pick
Bud as the one I would feel most secure with."
Bud started out by telling me about his Dad, who instilled in both Ralph and Bud a set of values that carried them into their adult lives and led them to do so many great things. His dad
came to DC at the age of 18 after having dropped out of school in NYC at any early age and
working in the largest dental lab in NY. He started his own lab in DC and Rothstein Dental lab
grew to be the largest dental lab in the world, with satellite labs in several countries and Puerto
Rico. The lab employed over 450 people, including more than 35 handicapped workers. Bud
took pride in telling me that his dad found jobs for any and all who applied. While Bud decided
to attend dental school at the University of Pennsylvania, Ralph became owner of the lab and ran
it for over 30 years. When the lab moved from downtown DC to Silver Spring, they donated
several lab benches to the AO house at Penn. Bud is confident that they are still there, as he says
they were so big and heavy that they had to be disassembled and rewelded to get them into the
house. The lab in Silver Spring became the sight of many AO meetings for dental students.
When I attended Georgetown, I spent many happy hours (joke) studying in the Rothstein reading
room in the Medical-Dental library, another of the Rothstein family's philanthropic endeavors.
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In the early days of our chapter, Bud reports that the reason for meetings was not for lectures,
but to play cards and swap stories. Annual conventions were attended by a large contingent
of Washingtonians including many by Bud and wife Lorraine. Later, AO used to have several
joint meetings a year with Maimonides with speakers, and it gradually evolved into the present format. Their reasons for being were many, camaraderie, philanthropy, and of course
Judaism.Bud served the chapter in many capacities, including as President. He practiced dentistry in downtown DC for 55 years and was active in the DC dental society as well, serving
as President and in many other capacities, including ADA delegate, and Chairman of the DC
dental political action committee. In 1982 he was honored with the Sterling Mead award by
the Dental Society for Outstanding Achievement.
Following retirement, Bud did anything but!! He became involved with the N St. clinic
along with his hygienist who also retired after spending 35 years at his side. This clinic
treated more than 8000 women who were living on the streets during the 12 years that
Bud was there. They received help with psychological, medical , dental and any other cosmetic issues which enabled many of them to obtain gainful employment or return to school.
Truly an amazing venture! He, Ralph, and their father were also involved for many years in
providing support for dental services to the Hebrew Home.
This short biography would not be complete if I did not share Bud's description of his life
as a military dentist in World War II. He was a member of the 77th Infantry and was stationed in the Pacific and was involved in some of the heaviest fighting of the war. 7 members
of his infantry division received the Medal of Honor. Bud himself received a Bronze star for
his actions in helping to retrieve several wounded soldiers while under heavy mortar fire. To
put things in perspective, his division suffered 90% casualties and served in Okinawa, one of
the roughest battles of the war.. He was also with the first group to occupy Japan when the
war ended, and served in many capacities including dentist. If you see him at an AO meeting
ask him about some of his experiences. They are both scary and fascinating. It really puts
things in perspective when we consider some of the struggles in our own lives, when you stop
to think about what others went through.
While I have known Bud for many years, I never took the time to speak to him about any
of this and I feel honored to know him and humbled by the extent of his efforts through the
years. He is truly an amazing person, and we should be honored to have him as one of us. I
would advise any of you to speak with him, particularly if you are wondering how you can
give back to your community , become a better person, and become more involved in some
of the great things that Alpha Omega does. -
Fraternally, Andy Lasky
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Bud Rothstein Spotting
Above: From the AO convention of 1802 A.D. Can you find Bud Rothstein? Another
current member is also in this picture. Can you guess who it is?
Above: There are three current AO members in this picture. Can you spot them?
Can you spot Bud’s wife Lorraine and Minna Willliamowsky? Guess who is wearing the mask?
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AO Golf Outing photos, June 6, 2012
On Wednesday June 6th Alpha Omegas and friends enjoyed a beautiful day at Woodmont Country
Club. While the results were not quite worthy of the US open, all who attended enjoyed the day of golf
and camaraderie.
The results were as follows:
Low Gross-Donald Meyer
2nd Gross-Alan Levine
3rd Gross-Jason Cohen
Low Net-Paul Cohen
2nd Net-Richard Meltzer
3rd Net-R.W. Emery
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Tech Corner:
CBCT by Israel Putterman
I just purchased a reclining dental chair. By now, I’m sure that most of you have
seen one. Perhaps not everyone knows how to use one, and maybe not everyone
sees the need for one. Some of you reading this brag about your new fancy reclining dental chair and how it’s changed the way you practice dentistry, while
some just don’t believe the hype. Despite the research espousing the benefits of
them, some of you think they’re grossly overused. “Why recline? My patients do
just fine sitting up”, you say.
Ok, so I’m not really writing about the reclining dental chair. It’s just the reclining dental chair of my generation, Cone Beam Computed Tomography. I can only
imagine that after James Snell invented the first reclining dental chair approximately two hundred years ago, he sold them for prices that drew gasps. A few
dentists may have even mortgaged a horse or two to get one. Others waited for
the price to come down or for the kinks to get worked out before jumping in. Still
others, perhaps someone reading this, may have said that they can treat patients
perfectly fine as they sit upright. Regardless, the reclining dental chair eventually
caught on and did in fact change dentistry, as well as ADEC’s bottom line.
Well, here we are at the cusp of my technological turning point. I never had to
hand dip radiographs or process standard radiographs for long enough to really
appreciate the digital radiography revolution. And while I can appreciate what
CAD-CAM crowns and digital impressions are doing for restorative dentistry,
what microscopes did for endodontics, and what Invisalign did for orthodontics,
periodontists were left out. Yes, there’s the PerioLase but that controversy is for a
whole other column. The CBCT, however, is a toy that really does change things
for me.
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Although I was trained on a CBCT back in residency, in practice I’ve always
had to use other peoples’ scanner, and this admittedly had a negative effect on
my psyche. It’s like always trying to borrow the cool kid’s sandpail at the
beach. Feh.
After deciding that it was time to take the leap, it was time to do research.
And the longer I waited, the more research I found that needed to be done.
While there were only a handful of scanners just a few years ago (some people still refer to a CBCT as an “iCAT”), it seems like there are now too many
to mention. Radiation dosage, focal spot, greyscale, scan time, field of view,
footprint, and voxel size all become part of one’s vocabulary as you begin to
shop for a CBCT. I consider myself fairly tech-savvy but I have to admit that I
felt I needed a PhD in radiation physics to make a decision.
My personal Final Four came in as VaTech, Prexion, Kodak 9500 and the
Planmeca. And in the end, the one that won out was the one I found to have
the most intuitive software. For me, that was the medium field Planmeca Promax 3D, in a close call over the VaTech. It also didn’t hurt that it was the only
one that has a native Mac version of the software, as well as iPad app. Eye
candy!
And what was the cost? Just shy of my right arm, but at least I finally have
my generation’s reclining dental chair. I just hope that next year’s model doesn’t come with a back massager as well.
- By Israel Putterman
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Reception for Ilana Eli:
Head of the Dental School at Tel Aviv Univ.
On her recent visit to Rockville for the Mid year Foundation and Fraternity Board meetings,
Ben Williamowsky and Richard Meltzer hosted a reception for Ilana Eli, Head of the Dental
School at Tel Aviv University at the Woodmont Country Club. The reception was to introduce
Professor Eli to the leaders of the Washington Chapter who would otherwise not be attending
the Board meetings. She spoke of the founding of the school by Alpha Omega and its growth
and development through the years. She reminded everyone of the recent trials (mainly financial) at the school which threatened its closing, but (in her words) 'thanks to the tireless efforts
of Ralph Rothstein, of blessed memory and Ben, the school has survived and is on the path to
the heights in dental education and research that the Founders envisioned.' She reminded everyone of the campaign for the Rothstein/Williamowsky clinics for Postgraduate Study, and explained the impact that it will have on the growth and development of the dental school.
from left to right: Adam Stabholz, dean
of Haddassah school of dental medicine
in Jerusalem, frater Bud Rothstein, frater
Morris (Mo) Antonelli, Clem Alper (just
turned 100!), and Morris (Mo) Cohen
Truly an amazing group!!
From Left to right: frater Neil
Starr, deans Ilana Eli and
Adam Stabholz.
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“Laughing Gas”
- A guy and a girl met at a bar. They started getting along really well and they decide
to go to the girl's place for a drink.
- A few drinks later, the guy took off his shirt and washed his hands.
- He then took off his socks and washed his hands.
- The girl looked at him and said, "You must be a dentist!"
- Flabbergasted, the guy responded, "Why yes. That's amazing. How did you determine that?"
-The woman replied, "Easy... you keep washing your hands."
- Well, one thing led to another, and they migrated to the bed. Things became more
and more passionate and... (*snip*)
- After their passionate deed was done the woman remarked, "You must be a GREAT
dentist!"
- The guy was very surprised, and said 'Yes! Yes! I sure am a great dentist... You
amaze me! And how did you know THAT, my dear?
 His lover said, "That's easy. I didn't feel a thing."
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Phil’s Fun Page
Cultural Highlight in the DC Metropolitan Area
For August 2012
Theater J
http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/theater-j/on-stage/12-13-season/
(800-494-TIXS)
Washington District of Columbia Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036
BODY AWARENESS
by Annie Baker
Directed by Eleanor Holdridge
August 25 – September 23
A touching comedy from the Obie Award-winning author of Circle Mirror Transformation. It’s Body Awareness Week at Shirley College, and the non-traditional Vermont family
members Phyllis, Joyce and their possibly autistic son Jared are rocked by a visiting photographer and his ‘male gaze.’ As sexuality, identity, role modeling and political-correctness get
stirred up, the results are both touching and hilarious.
“An engaging new comedy by a young playwright with a probing, understated voice…”-The
New York Times
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Alpha Omega at Nationals Park !
See the Nats take on the Marlins
Sunday, September 9th @ 1:30 pm.
All tickets are $30 & include $10 to spend on food.
There are a limited number of tickets available.
Reserve your seats now by emailing andylasky@aol.com
You must be an AO member in good standing to take advantage of this fantastic deal so mail in your dues today.
Please make checks payable to AO-Alpha Omega and mail to
Dr. Andrew Lasky
1325 18th St., NW, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20036
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Best place to experience the warmth of your AO family
For many of us, the beginning of April means that the weather is a little warmer. Thinking ahead to December, take
that thought of warmth and join your AO family in Scottsdale for AOVenture.
First timers are amazed at how easy it is to make connections with fellow fraters and their families from around the
world. There is an indescribable glow of warmth and friendship that attendees take away from convention. Don't
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Heidi Weber at headquarters is available at 301-738-6400 or hweber@ao.org to answer any questions or help you
Your convention marshals,
Alan Moltz & Ester Sleutelberg
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“Israel’s Government Turns to Alpha Omega to Lead the Way”
By Marc Rothman
In a remarkable turn of events, the Israeli government has listened to the call of Alpha Omegans
here in the United States and around the world, for a renewed commitment to dental health care.
Faced with budget cuts from the ministry of health and the realization of the high cost of educating a dentist, the Tel Aviv University had planned to close its Dental School. But with a renewed
attitude, increased funding from the government, moral support from the Hebrew University’s
Administration, the Tel Aviv University has agreed that Israel needs two dental schools and now
is counting on Alpha Omega to lead a campaign to renovate its 40 year old physical plant.
The renovations will be in the form of two new floors of dental care. The first floor will be dedicated to the treatment of Special Needs patients. This floor will not only provide a much needed
and often difficult to find treatment option for children and adults with physical and emotional
disabilities, but will also serve as a center to train 100’s of specialists over the next 20 years. It
will serve as a premier center of education in this specialty for the entire Middle East.
The second floor will be a multi-specialty advanced dental care clinic, consisting of an advanced
endodontology unit, an advanced restorative unit, an advanced periodontology unit, and an advanced technical laboratory. As a training ground for specialists in these fields, the dental school
at Tel Aviv University will help create generations of the best practitioners in dental medicine,
seeing that all Israel’s citizens, Arab, Jew, and Christian can gain access to much needed specialty
care.
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It is hard to sum up the commitment of time and of heart that two of our own special members, Ralph Rothstein (of blessed memory) and Ben Williamowsky have put into seeing that
the University and Israeli government be informed of the importance of having a dental
school in Israel’s most populated city. Their tireless work toward having the government realize the vital role oral health plays in overall health, in self esteem, and in a person’s ability
to function in normal society has lead the government to one, provide subsidies for free dental
care to children from early childhood to 12 years old and two, to more than double its subsidy
to dental education. Because of Ralph and Ben’s noble efforts and years of philanthropy, Alpha Omega has decided to honor them by naming the two new floors at Tel Aviv the Rothstein/Williamowsky Post-graduate Clinics.
And now the Israeli government has turned to Alpha Omega to lead the way. The responsibility is ours. They have asked us to finance the building of these clinics, and in so doing, honor Ralph’s memory and Ben’s legacy. We all have an opportunity to make a huge
difference on the future of dental education and care in Israel for generations. Please look
into your hearts, honor Ralph and Ben, make a difference, and give to this cause. Please
check out the following site: http://www.aftau.org/joinus to see a sketch of the future clinic
spaces and potential naming opportunities. For more information about the school and what
you can do to see this wonderful project to fruition, please contact Marc Rothman at
RMarcG@comcast.net.
Go to http://www.aftau.org/joinus to Donate.
Or fill out the following donation card
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“Honoring Alpha Omega Leaders”
Reprinted from www.aftu.org
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2012
Members present: Sam Blum, Michael Stern, Dror Orbach, Philp Vahab, Steve Kahan, Fred
Simon, Jeff Cross, Richard Meltzer, Donald Meyer, Andrew Lasky, Adam frieder, Tom Sokoly
Call to order: Meeting started at 6:30 at Hamburger Hamlet.
Introduction: members discussed reasons why they participate in AO.
Treasurer’s report: Budget to be discussed at the next meeting
Reports of Standing Committees: Program for 2012-13: (Steve and Mike): the first meeting will
be Thursday September 20th and it will be the joint spouse/installation meeting. The last weekend in
April, either 27th or 28th , will be last event of the year, details to follow. Constitution (Sam): discussed requirements for presidency and chair responsibilities. AO foundation (Steve): will be meeting with intl. board in July. Nominations and positions (Adam): Secretary=Maddy Goodman.
Treasurer=Jeff Cross, Srgt. at Arms=Dror Orbach and Tom Sokoly, Historian=Sam Blum, Deputy=Jay Samuels, Co-editors=Andy Lasky and Philip Vahab, President=Adam Frieder, President
elect=to be determined, and the Media/communications director=Fred Simon. Editors report (Fred):
the website will be password protected; (Andy): the newsletter will be more frequent.
Reports of Special Committees: Hebrew home (Dick Metzler): both clinics will be completely
renovated and updated. It will have all new equipment and will be digital. If you sign up to volunteer
you may be eligible for a ~22% discount on your Verizon wireless bill. Intl. Convention report
(Andy): It will be in Scottsdale, AZ. Leadership meeting: it will be in Chicago in October, Student
chapter report (Adam): the Baltimore chapter members are invited to any meetings at no charge.
JSSA (Don): contact Don to donate to offset lab costs or to sign up to volunteer care. All patients in
the program are being taken care of at this time. Social Committee for Non-Clinical Events: Dror,
Dick, mike, Adam Sherman.
Unfinished Business: Office coverage (Steve): contact Steve if you want to join or for details.
New business (Adam): there will two new unofficial positions. (1)“social chair” to organize nonclinical events, and (2)“member coordinator” will walk new members through the process of becoming members and who will be available to respond to existing member needs/concerns.
Good and welfare: everyone expressed excitement for the year ahead.
Adjournment
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ALPHA OMEGA TRIBUTE FUND
To show that you care, send an
ALPHA OMEGA TRIBUTE FUND CARD. It is a
tax-deductible DONATION
that, through the AO Foundation, benefits
charitable causes, including
the Israeli dental schools & our own
Hebrew Home.
There is a minimum $10 donation per card. GOLD
cards are $35 & PLATINUM cards are
$100. Special insert cards are included for
larger donations & an * next to the
Donors' name denotes the larger donation. THANK
YOU notes are a minimum $35 Gold
card donation.
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THOSE CARDS SENT AFTER July 25 WILL
APPEAR IN THE NEXT ISSUE.
Muriel Miller Pear, sister of Ethlye & Ted
Miller & family
Phyllis & Sam Blum Alpha
Omega Fraternity Rachel &
Scott Berman Cecelia & Stan
Dorrow Sherri & Gary
Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan Sara
& Michael Landy Suanne
& Andy Lasky Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer Jennifer & Israel Puterman Nancy
& Jay Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus
Joanne & David Schneider
Jennifer & Andrew Schwartz
Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
IN MEMORY OF:
Dr Fred Chapnick, father of Toronto,Canada
Fraters Paul Chapnick & PIP Barry Chapnick
& family
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Suzanne & Andy Lasky
Gary McKay, father of Mrs Brenda Eshelman and
family
Dr Richard Meltzer & Staff
Anna Kathryn Klett, mother of Karl Klett and
family
Dr Richard Meltzer & Staff
Mary Margaret Abenshein, wife of Harry
Abenshein & family
Dr Richard Meltzer & Staff
Jack Herbst, father of Dr, Joseph Herbst and
family
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Alma Cohen Eanet, wife of Dr Joseph Eanet and
family
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Celina Rapaport, mother or Sydney, Australia
Frater Morris Rapaport & family
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Philip Croen, father of Cantor Laura Croen and
Family
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Melanie Strudler, wife of Lewis & mother of
Allison & Erica & family
Dr & Mrs Sam Blum, Kathy, Sandy &
Florence Green, mother of Florrie Kelly & Family
Phyllis & Sam Blum & family
Uncle of Dr Andrew Sorkin & family
Dr & Mrs Sam Blum, Kathy, Sandy & Allie
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Allie
Suzanne Shultz, mother of Washington State Frater
Wendy Shultz Spektor & family
Phyllis & Sam Blum Ellie &
Steve Kahan Laura & Arnie
Feldman Michele & Roger
Spott
Phil Martin, husband of Emma Rose Martin
Dr Richard Meltzer & Staff
John Arozian, father of Matthew & family
Dr Richard Meltzer & Staff
Mother of Mrs Janet Schiff
Shirlee & Ron Starr
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Cheryl Budd on her special birthday
Michele & Roger Spott
Minna & Ben - health & happiness in your
new home
Shirlee & Ron Starr
Dr Roy Eskow on his Distinguished Alumni
Award from University of Maryland Dental
School as Alumni of the Year
Debbie Elcock & Sy Bloom
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum Rachel
& Scott Berman Cecelia &
Stan Dorrow Nancy & Adam
Frieder Suzanne & Andy
Lasky
Sherry & Gary Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michael Landy
Laura & Arnie Feldman
Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus Joanne &
David Schneider Jennifer & Andrew Schwartz Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Linda & Dennis Winson
Dr Clem & Sandra Alpert on their 50th wedding anniversary
Shirlee & Ron Starr
Suzanne & Andy Lasky on their son Ben Lasky’s
graduation from American University
Phyllis & Sam Blum Linda &
Steve Cohen Alpha Omega
Fraternity Rachel & Scott Berman
Debbie Elcock & Sy Bloom
Cecelia & Stan Dorrow Julie &
Roy Eskow
Laura & Arnie Feldman
Nancy & Adam Frieder
Sherri & Gary Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan Sara &
Michael Landy Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus Joanne
& David Schneider Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Andrew Schwartz
Rabbi Fred & Dr Sherry Levy Reiner on the marriage of
their son, Rabbi David Levy Reiner to Ashley Heller
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Frater Jeff & Batia Cross on the Univ of MD dental
school graduation of their daughter Arielle Cross,
DDS
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum Julie & Roy
Eskow Suzanne & Andy Lasky
Rachel & Scott Berman Debbie
Elcock & Sy Bloom Cecelia &
Stan Dorrow Nancy & Adam
Frieder Sherri & Gary
Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan Sara &
Michael Landy Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Dr Clem Alpert on his 100th birthday
Shirlee & Ron Starr
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Stacy & David Schlactus Joanne
& David Schneider Jennifer &
Andrew Schwartz Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Nancy & Jeff Balter on the marriage of their
daughter, Jackie to Dan
Debbie Elcock & Sy Bloom
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Helene & Richard Meltzer on the birth of
their granddaughter, Natalie Rose to daughter
Kim & husband Evan Weisman
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum Julie &
Roy Eskow Suzanne & Andy
Lasky Rachel & Scott Berman Debbie Elcock & Sy
Bloom Linda & Steve Cohen
Cecelia & Stan Dorrow
Nancy & Adam Frieder
Sherri & Gary Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michael Landy
Rich Levy
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus Joanne
& David Schneider Jennifer &
Andrew Schwartz Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Laura & Arnie Feldman
Dr Martin Abel & family on their son, Dr Jarred Abel’s
completion of his Oral Surgery Residency
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum Rachel
& Scott Berman Cecelia &
Stan Dorrow Nancy & Adam
Frieder Sherri & Gary
Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michael Landy
Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels Stacy &
David Schlactus Joanne &
David Schneider Jennifer &
Andrew Schwartz Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Frater Andrew Schwartz & Jennifer Ross, daughter of
Frater David & Laurie Ross on their marriage
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum Rachel
& Scott Berman Debbie Elcock & Sy Bloom Cecelia &
Stan Dorrow Julie & Roy
Eskow
Nancy & Adam Frieder
Sherri & Gary Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michael Landy
Suzanne & Andy Lasky
Rich Levy
Leslie & Rustin Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Laura & Arnie Feldman
Stacy & David Schlactus
Joanne & David Schneider
Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Lana Lunskaya & Philip Vahab
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Laurie & Frater David Ross on the marriage of their
daughter, Jennifer Ross to Frater Andrew Schwartz
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum Rachel & Scott Berman
Debbie Elcock & Sy Bloom
Cecelia & Stan Dorrow
Nancy & Adam Frieder
Sherri & Gary Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Laura & Arnie Feldman
Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Leslie & Rustin Levy
Nancy & Jay Samuels
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Stacy & David Schlactus
Joanne & David Schneider
Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Lana Lunskaya & Philip Vahab
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Helene & Richard Meltzer Jennifer
& Israel Puterman Nancy & Jay
Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus
Joanne & David Schneider Jennifer &
Andrew Schwartz Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Lana Luskaya & Philip Vahab Minna &
Ben Williamowsky Leslie & Rustin
Levy
Linda & Steve Cohen
Wendy & Dr Philip Schwartz on the engagement of
their son Craig to Melissa
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Dr Scott Hetz on becoming a Diplomate of the
American Board of Endodontics
Fred Simon
Frater Madeleine Goodman on her marriage to Dr. Tim
Johnson
Fred Simon
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Rachel & Scott Berman
Phyllis & Sam Blum Cecelia
& Stan Dorrow Nancy &
Adam Frieder Sherri & Gary
Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michael Landy
Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus Joanne
& David Schneider Jennifer &
Andrew Schwartz Lily & Neil
Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Lana Lunskaya & Philip Vahab
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Leslie & Rustin Levy
Linda & Steve Cohen
Atlanta Frater Sidney Tourial on his election as
President of the Georgia Dental Society
Laura & Arnie Feldman
Ellie & Steve Kahan
GET WELL TO:
Dr Philip Schwartz
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Sandra Alpert
Shirlee & Ron Starr
Dan Goldberg, son of Mr & Mrs Andrew
Goldberg
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Frater Alan Heller
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Rachel & Scott Berman Phyllis &
Sam Blum Linda & Steve Cohen
Cecelia & Stan Dorrow Nancy &
Adam Frieder Sherri & Gary
Greenberg
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michaael Landy
Rich Levy
Leslie & Rustin Levy Helene & Richard Levy Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Martha & Frater Nelson Goodman on the marriage of
Nancy & Jay Samuels
their daughter Frater Madeleine Goodman to Dr. Tim
Stacy & David Schlactus
Johnson
Joanne & David Schneider Jennifer &
Fred Simon
Andrew Schwartz Fred Simon
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Lily & Neil Starr
Rachel & Scott Berman
Joan & Michael Stern
Phyllis & Sam Blum Cecelia
Lana Lunskaya & Philip Vahab
& Stan Dorrow Sherri &
Minna & BenWilliamowsky
Gary Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michael Landy
Rich Levy
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Frater Michael Stiglitz
Fred Simon
Alpha Omega Fraternity Rachel &
Scott Berman Phyllis & Sam Blum
Cecelia & Stan Dorrow Nancy &
Adam Frieder Sherri & Gary
Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Ellie & Steve Kahan
Sara & Michael Landy
Rich Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer Jennifer
& Israel Puterman Nancy & Jay
Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus
Joanne & David Schneider
Jennifer & Andrew Schwartz
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
Lana Lunskaya & Philip Vahab
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Helene & Richard Meltzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Natalie Rose Weisman
Ellen Kreiger & Gary Ratner
Sherri & Gary Greenbaum
THANKS TO:
Frater Fred Simon for all he does for our
AO Chapter
Phyllis & Sam
The Furst family for the gift to our grand- daughter
Natalie
Helene & Richard Meltzer
GOLD CARDS TO:
Frater Roy Eskow on his Distinguished Alumnus
Award from Univ of MD Dental School- Alumni of
the Year
Minna & Ben Williamowsky
Ethyle & I, along with the family of my sister,
Muriel Miller Pear, wish to thank those of you
who sent Tribute Cards in her memory.
Ted Miller
Frater Wendy Spektor in memory of her mother
Suzanne Shultz
Sherri & Gary Greenbaum
Charlene Berkman & Richard Brody
Joan Stern on her 60th birthday Ellie &
Steve Kahan Phyllis & Sam
Blum
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AO Capital Alumnotes
Editors:
Philip Vahab, DDS, MS
C-914-522-0567
info@philvahabsmiles.com
Andy Lasky, DDS
C-202-463-6148
andylasky@aol.com
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