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Congratulations to Jackie Burt McDonough for being awarded FDHA’s Distinguished Service Award!  This award represents an individual who has contributed much time and effort within our organization.   For twenty-five years now, she has been not only a member but actively held office.  In 1986, she was Vice President of Orange Co. Dental Hygiene Society; in 1987, she was President Elect of Central District Dental Hygiene Society and also took on the role of editor to the Central Incisor Newsletter.  In 1988, she became president of Orange Co. Dental Hygiene Society, while also holding office in Central District as President Elect. Then, in 1989 she became president of Central District Dental Hygiene Society.  While she did not hold office from 1990 to 1997, Jackie was still very much involved and active within our organization.  In 1988, she arranged to have Feb. 1st declared as “Sugarless Day” in Florida.  In 1990, she collaborated with FDA SELECT, a career recruitment for Dental Professionals, to create FDHA SELECT. In 1997 Jackie was a chairperson for FDHA councils on career recruitment and retention, Community Dental Health, Budget, Policy and Bylaws, and Manual review. When 2006 came around, she was elected into office as Vice President of FDHA, followed by President Elect in 2007, and then President in 2008.  As President of FDHA, she was able to attend ADHA’s annual session as a delegate for Florida’s state component.  In 2009, Jackie became a Liaison to the Florida Board of Dentistry which she currently still is a part of.

Throughout Jackie’s many years, she has had many great accomplishments and received numerous awards.  Starting in 1979, she received the Barney Blicher Dental Foundation Award.  In 1987, Jackie received the FDHA Swann D. Knowles Achievement Award, and then ADHA’s Distinguished Service Award in 1994.  Jackie has shown great leadership and is an exemplary role model to the new members and student members of Greater Orlando Dental Hygiene Association.  She holds membership in several different organizations such as Florida Allied Dental Educators, Daughters of the American Revolution, Woodside Village Women’s Club, American Business Women’s Association and most important American Dental Hygiene Association.  Jackie also stays active in her community having done over 200 presentations for Orange and Seminole County Kindergartners, High School Career Days, and BETA House which is a local home for unwed mothers. She has also participated in numerous re-election campaigns.  Thank-you Jackie for all your hard work and dedication!