A C T L O C A L LY – T H I N K G L O B A L LY IN THIS ISSUE From The Editor Michael S. Stern page 1 Meet the Regent D r. R o b e r t S i m o n page 1 P I P S i d n e y To u r i a l Elected Dental Association President page 2 Alpha Omegans Vo l u n t e e r a t N o e l Orphanage in Rwanda page 3 Wa s h i n g t o n , D C C h a p t e r We l c o m e s Professor Eli o f TA U S D M page 3 The Illinois Alumni Chapter of Alpha Omega - Special Olympics Special Smiles Program page 4 AO Fraters in the News page 5 AO Members Help Teen Shine with Tomorrow’s SMILES page 6 A l p h a O m e g a Aw a r d s page 8 Member Opportunities page 8 I S S U E 7/8 J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 2 FROM THE EDITOR Michael S. Stern, DMD, FAGD On behalf of the Officers and Board, we wish all of you a L’Shana Tova for a sweet year. At this time of year we reflect on where we have been and where we are going. Many of us are feeling conflict in our business lives and personal lives. Although this conflict may seem uncomfortable, it helps us focus on the solutions that will eventually reduce our stress and make us happier and more content. We pray also for those who are suffering from illness and poverty. Let us be more understanding of those around us and help those in need. And may God help us all work together to create a strong, meaningful fraternity, working together to improve the world. May God grant you peace. Michael S. Stern, DMD, FAGD International Editor MEET THE REGENT DR. ROBERT SIMON Dr. Robert Simon is a second generation Alpha Omegan and a native Californian. He was 12 years old when his father Herbert, a WWII veteran, graduated from USC Dental School. Bob graduated from USC Dental School 14 years later and went on to study periodontal prosthodontics at the University of Washington, where he met International President Michael Spektor who was at UW studying periodontics. Bob returned to Southern California and enjoyed the next 15 years practicing with his father until Herb’s retirement. Bob has been actively involved with Alpha Omega since 1994 and has served for many years as copresident and president of the BOCA Chapter. He has recently been a board member-at-large of our Foundation. As a member of the Rotary Club of Fullerton South, he spearheaded a Rotary International matching grant in partnership with our Alpha Omega Foundation, the Rotary Clubs of Fullerton and Jerusalem, Rotary District 5320, and the Rotary International Foundation, to purchase a Planmeca panoramic radiography unit for the Trudi Berger Clinic (and DVI) in Jerusalem. His practice is limited to prosthodontics and is located in Fullerton. Bob teaches - continued on page 2 www.ao.org A L P H A O M E G A | A O N O W 1