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LDAretireeKelly GlymphLDA InternWhile you may not have hadthe pleasure of meeting her inperson, if you have called the LDAoffice in the past 13 years you surelyhave spoken with Frances Cagle,“The Voice of the LDA”, who leftfor a well-deserved retirement onOctober 16, 2009.Her infamy as “The Voice ofthe LDA” has been well earned. AsLDA President Dr. Charlie Foy said,“Frances always made it a pleasure tocall the LDA office. You could feel hersmile at the other end of the line.”Being the friendly voice to greetcallers and visitors was just thebeginning of a long list of servicesFrances provided as administrativeassistant for the LDA. As she puts it, she has been hereapproximately 18.656716417910447761194029850746% of her life. As such, it is no wonder that she wasdirectly or indirectly involved in nearly every aspect of theLDA over her career.Each of the many tasks Frances worked on was tackledwith enthusiasm. She prepared materials for board andconference meetings, supervised the coordination andrecords of the peer review program, coordinated Med-Com’s radiographic training program and much, muchmore. For any member or patient who has called theoffice in a panic, the title counselor is also fitting.She claims the reason she stayed with the LDA forso many years is that it was truly a great place to work.She explained, “There have been so many outstandingdentists who have always treated me with great respectand appreciation.”Frances made the decision to retire based uponthe needs of her family, particularly her son, Scott.She plans on keeping herself busy spoiling her“The Voice of the LDA” Frances Cagle RetiresAfter Almost 13 Years with the LDALDA President Dr. Charlie Foy (right)presented Frances Cagle with a plaque/clock commemorating almost 13 yearsas a member of the LDA staff.grandchildren, working on pottery andstained glass with her husband, Arthur, andvolunteering at church.The mutual admiration between Francesand those she has worked with is self-evident.Dr. Rich Corley, Senior Vice-President andCEO of Louisiana Dental Services, stated, “Inall the years that I have been actively involvedin a leadership capacity with the LDA, I havenot known a staff member that has been morecommitted to making the LDA successful infulfilling its mission to serve all the membersin the best way possible, no matter how hardthe effort needed to accomplish that mission.She will be missed by all of us who have hadthe opportunity to work with her. We wishher the richest of all God’s blessing in the taskbefore her.”LDA President-Elect Dr. Eddie Hebert echoed Dr.Corley’s sentiment. He said, “I still remember thefirst day I began on the Board of Director’s, Francesintroduced herself and let me know if I ever neededanything to let her know. I will surely miss therecognition of her voice when I call the LDA office.Frances made my time of involvement with the LDAactivities something to truly remember.”Frances felt equally as passionate about the LDAmembers as they did of her. Of all the things at the LDAshe will miss, she claimed she will miss the staff andmembers most of all. She said, “I’ll certainly miss the girlsat the office. We’ve worked well together and we had justbegun to enjoy some evenings playing tennis together. ButI don’t intend to be dead on October 16 (retirement day)so I’ll keep in touch with them and everyone who has alsoenriched my life during my LDA years.”The LDA family sincerely wishes Frances a happyand fulfilling retirement, and thanks her for her yearsof dedication and service.6 LDA Journal
LDAnew staff memberKelly GlymphLDA InternThe LDA is pleased to welcomeits newest staff member, DebraBagley, as administrative assistant.Debra started as the new “Voice ofthe LDA” on Monday, November 9.Debra comes with extensiveadministrative experience rangingfrom radio to engineering. She alsoworked 10 years in a membershipcapacity with the LouisianaSociety of Professional Surveyors.While with that association, shewas responsible for transcribingminutes, assisting with publicationediting, coordinating seminars andmore. Needless to say, she is agreat fit for the LDA.Debra lives in Central, La., with her husband,Sammy, and four dogs. She has two growndaughters, Leanne who works in constructionmanagement, and Lindsay who is finishing up schoolin the radiology field.As a self-proclaimed country girl, Debra enjoysspending time with her family outdoors. One ofher favorite pastimes is going to a Louisiana StatePark on the weekends for some R&R with herhusband, with whom she recently celebrated theirsilver anniversary. She also is an avid fisherwomanand will gladly tell her story of the trophy trout shecaught in the surf at Grand Isle State Park to anyonewilling to listen!When she is not exploring state parks, Debraenjoys watching the wildlife in her own backyard.She said, “I love to bird watch and have someinteresting tales about some of the fine featheredfriends that have graced our backyard sanctuary.”While she has only just recently become amember of the LDA family, Debra’s humor andOutdoor Enthusiast Joins the LDA Family asthe “Voice of the LDA”Debra Bagleykindness have made her a welcomeaddition. “I am very pleased to be a partof the LDA. I concluded my first weekwith the association on Friday the 13th,but no bad luck passed my way. Thewarm welcome I’ve received from the staffand from members I have met makes mefeel very fortunate,” commented Debra.The LDA is delighted to have her onboard and hope you take the time tointroduce yourself and get to know herthe next time you stop by the office or callthe LDA, you will be glad you did!New Orleans Dental ConferenceandLDA Annual Sessionat the New Orleans Morial Convention CenterSave the date:April 8-10, 2010Great bargainfor obtainingC.E.Extensive Speakers List!For more info:www.nodc.org or (504) 834-6449Winter 2009 7
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