Communications and Chapter Resources Communication is a Twoway

Communications and Chapter Resources

Communication is a Two-way Street ASDA Chapters Central Office has news, resources and more to share…. Central Office Members benefit from hearing about what’s going on outside of their school.

National Communications • Under “Publications” item on the homepage • Digital version of the print publications, links to social media sites, e- newsletters, information on how to submit articles and more!

National E-Newsletters • Revamped in 2016 • Word of Mouth • Monthly to all members • General association news • Includes benefit info and ads • The New Leader • Monthly to chapter/national leaders and key admin • Important deadlines, updates • Advocacy Brief • Monthly to all members • Updates on legislation, advocacy

ASDA Resources & Publications • NBDE study materials for Parts 1 and 2 • Getting Through Dental School handbook • Contour • ASDA’s new premier magazine (launch Jan. 2017) • 10 x/year (combined June/July and Nov/Dec) • Digital version online

Digital Copy • Features: • Search keywords (e. g. licensure, midlevel providers, etc. ) • View content and advertisers • PDF whole issue or single articles • Email articles to other students, faculty, friends • TIP: share links on chapter/district website or Facebook page!

Mouthing Off – www. ASDAblog. com • ASDA’s weekly blog (3 x week or more) • Fun videos and opinions • Association news • Themes: Management, Money and Media Mondays, Wellness Wednesday, Residency Week and Life Hacks Week • 20, 000 visits per month • TIP: use RSS feed as a way to generate ongoing, fresh website content.

Write for ASDA Contour & Mouthing Off

Social Media • Facebook • You. Tube • Instagram • Flickr • Twitter • Snapchat

ASDA Engage ASDAnet. org/Engage

ASDA Website – www. ASDAnet. org Login to Member Portal

My ASDA • • • Update your profile and communications preferences Find your ASDA/ADA membership number Print proof of membership letter Apply for leadership positions Purchase and download products from online store

Chapter Resources • Under “Get Involved” • Toolbox full of recruitment ideas, financial information, communications, templates and more

Online Chapter Resources • Leadership Toolbox • Chapter Handbook, position descriptions • Membership Recruitment • Incentives and recruitment videos • Financial and Legal Documents • Governance documents and tax information • Chapter Presentations • Orientation and predental events • Communications Tools and Logos • How-to Guides

How-To Guides • Developed by councils for chapters • Guides for running a chapter, leadership resources, events and communications • Includes tips and best practices • ASDAnet. org/how-to

ASDA Logo & Brand Templates • ASDA logo for print & web • Letterhead • Banner • Power. Point • Gold Crown logo • Engage logo

Chapter Portal • • Upload and pay for members Group registration for events Change chapter officers Email members Update members’ contact information Download membership roster View chapter info (tax ID #)

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