WELCOME TO A NEW FACULTY ADVISER
	Thank you for accepting (or considering) the position of Faculty Adviser.  We will endeavor to make the process as easy as possible. And thank you (in advance?) for sending us your contact information.  We have added you to our data base and our contact list. A Faculty Adviser's Certificate will be sent to you shortly. The faculty adviser is the conduit between National and your institution.  You are the voting representative at our triennial meetings and the first point of communication with Central Office.  Our welcome letter will introduce you to the Regional Representative for your school.  This person sits on our Board and votes on all national issues. First and foremost, did you receive custody of the chapter's past records, or do you know who has them?  This is very important for continuity of operation. Second, do you have access to the chapter's funds?  Whether at a school account or a separate institution account, please determine if the balance is consistent with chapter records. Ask Central Office for the status of the chapter - is it in arrears for reports, monies, or bylaws?  We will be happy to research and report our findings to you.  Receipt of reports and payment of monies is necessary to keep the chapter in Good Standing.  Otherwise, no orders can be accepted nor credit extended to the chapter. Ask various sources (prior/current chapter officers, department and/or dean's support staffers) "Does the chapter usually conduct a Fall induction, Spring induction, both, or is it on a non-traditional schedule."  Central Office can help with this.
	You have found this site.  Bookmark it and use it as a primary resource.  Place our toll-free number in your Rolodex (see Contact Us, above) and note our hours of availability in reference to your time zone. To familiarize yourself with the calendar year of a Faculty Adviser, please read our Checklist and Procedures so you will know exactly what process you are expected to oversee.   Also review the entire list of questions in the FAQ (back) to see what issues can be answered immediately. Are there DMD posters visible in the business school?  They are free on the Chapter Supply Order Form.  Is there a significant awareness of the honor implied in joining the Society?  Let us help through discussions. If you are not already a DMD member, you should make arrangements to become an Honorary Member at the chapter's next induction ceremony. Consult the Chapter Guide for additional details.
	We look forward to working with you. R. L. Sosnowski Secretary/Executive Director