We understand that no-shows to your office are both disappointing and frustrating. Not only are you concerned about your patient’s well-being, but you are also worried about lost revenue. We feel the same way about all of you when you register for a WDDS meeting and don’t show up. We worry that something occurred en route to the WDDS meeting and are concerned about the WDDS’s bottom line – your dues dollars.
October’s meeting had 11 no-shows and 5 cancellations on the day of the meeting. November’s meeting had 16 no-shows and 4 cancellations due to illness or emergency on the day of. No-shows to WDDS meetings are on the rise. In numbers, this equates to a loss of $1,440-$1,620 for these meetings because we still must pay for your meal even if you do not attend. We could give Weber’s a lower count and assume we may have a 20% no-show, but that would also mean a smaller, cramped room, and meal choices, such as vegetarian options, would be compromised.
The $175 Component Dues no longer cover the four evening dinner meetings, speaker fees, Night Out Events, all-day September CE, New Dentist events, and the labor of our administrative staff. With rising post-Covid expenses everywhere, your volunteer WDDS executive board has been incredibly frugal in how your dues dollars are being allocated and is working diligently to make your money sustainable. Please respect their combined volunteer efforts in making your local WDDS experience worthwhile to you.
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and plans may change at the last minute. We appreciate you letting us know you will not be in attendance. Perhaps you have a well-meaning dental team member who regularly registers you for these courses without your knowledge. If so, kindly request that they ask you first.
