December Monthly Byte

December 2019 Monthly Byte

Remember the ISDSF on your Membership Renewal

When you pay your 2020 membership dues , remember the ISDS Foundation in your voluntary contributions. Your generous donation will support our upcoming 2020 Mission of Mercy, the Greek Leadership Award, dental health education, community grants, dental student table clinics, and the Dentists Support Program.

Donate $20.20 in 2020!

Whether or not you contribute to the Foundation through your ISDS dues statement, there are other options to donate today ! Consider a donation of $20.20 in 2020, or some multiple of $20.20! Every donation is valued and appreciated. We have a big year ahead with Mission of Mercy, so choose your way to support the ISDS Foundation!

Save the Date!

Illinois Mission of Mercy

June 26-27, 2020

Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center

Rockford, Illinois

Make your Hotel Reservations NOW!

Radisson Hotel & Conference Center , Rockford

$119/night + Tax

Promotion Code: ILMOM

Or call 815-226-2100 and mention “Mission of Mercy”

Fairfield Inn and Suites , Rockford

$125 - $140/night + tax

Or call 815-398-7400 and mention “2020 Mission of Mercy”

When can you register to volunteer at MOM?

Volunteer registration goes “live” on Monday, March 2, for the 2020

Mission of Mercy in Rockford! Be ready to register and choose

your desired area for volunteering!

Community Grants Apps Available for 2020

Guidelines for our 2020 Community Grants and the Grant Application are available on the ISDS Foundation web pages. Spread the word to worthy programs in your community and encourage them to apply! The application deadline is April 30.

Your End-of-the-Year Checklist from the Foundation

Just a few reminders for you this holiday season from the ISDS Foundation:

Make your plans to attend the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting February 20-22, 2020. Come visit the ISDS Foundation Booth #4636.
Contribute to the ISDS Foundation on your ISDS dues statement and on the How You Can Help page on the ISDS website under the Foundation tab. Support the 2020 Illinois Mission of Mercy by making a tax-deductible contribution.
Make a year-end donation to Mission of Mercy. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the link to donate.
Make a Qualifying Charitable Contribution (QCD). The requirements to use this tax provision are fairly simple.
The distribution must come from an IRA (not Roth IRA);
The distribution must go directly from the IRA trustee directly to the ISDS Foundation (a 501(c)(3) organization); and
You must have reached the age of 70 ½.
You can transfer up to $100,000 and your spouse could transfer up to $100,000 as well. Discuss the amounts you wish to contribute with your tax preparer for limitations of deductibility for your income levels.
If you would like additional information on the QCD, contact your tax preparer to see how QCD may benefit you at tax time! Visit the Foundation section of ISDS.org!

Wishing you a bright and festive holiday season

and a very happy new year!