Canadian Foundation

The Alpha Omega Foundation of Canada was incorporated on November 17, 1970, as a registered non-profit charitable foundation under the laws of Canada. It is a separate organization that works in close association with the other charitable foundations of the Alpha Omega International Dental Society.

In addition to Canada, Alpha Omega charitable foundations have also been established in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel. Donations made to the Canadian Foundation are distributed either as designated by the donor or as determined by the Board of Directors, which meets annually, usually in November.

Membership & Governance

All members of the Alpha Omega Dental Society in Canada are also members of the Alpha Omega Foundation of Canada. Each member contributes a nominal annual amount to the Foundation, usually through the chapter in his or her home city.

The Board of Directors includes representation from different regions of Canada. Under the Foundation’s charter, the Board may include up to six Directors. At present, Directors come from Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary.

Directors advance through the leadership positions in sequence, generally serving each role for a two-year term. After serving as president, a Director becomes Director Emeritus and may continue to attend and participate in meetings, though without voting privileges.

The secretary-treasurer serves as the exception to this rotation. Because this position is responsible for the day-to-day workings of the Foundation, it is often held for a longer period, sometimes exceeding ten years.