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January 2006
WCA Summit a 'call to action'
"Subluxation‑based chiropractors know they are under
siege and most want to do something about it," says Chris
Cox, DC, a member of the World Chiropractic Alliance International
Board of Governors and organizer of the 2006 WCA International
Summit. "The problem is, they don't always know what to
do. That's why they're flocking to the annual WCA event in
Washington, DC."
Revolving around the theme of "To Protect and Serve," the
WCA's International Summit ‑‑ set for May 4-6
will offer a wide range of speakers, most of whom are preparing
all‑new presentations. Most of the profession's best
known leaders will be featured and there'll be a special
appearance by James Sigafoose, DC.
As always, the main attraction
of the event will be the intense spirit of camaraderie that
comes from having a group of dedicated, principled chiropractors
sharing their enthusiasm for the profession. "It's the one place you can go all
year where you know others will respect and understand your
choices," states Terry A. Rondberg, DC, WCA president. "You
can make friends here that last a lifetime, and renew acquaintances
with colleagues from around the globe."
A special feature this year will be presentations by several
members of the RCS (Research & Clinical Science) International
Scientific Advisory Panel, who will discuss the global, population‑ based
research study they are conducting, and how it will impact
every doctor of chiropractic in practice.
The list of DCs scheduled
to speak includes:
Patrick Gentempo
Jay Holder
Janice Hughes
David Jackson
Christopher Kent
Matthew McCoy
CJ Mertz
Dennis Nikitow
Tony Palermo
Kevin Pallis
Eric Plasker
Ed Plentz
Mike Reed
Terry A. Rondberg
Brian Stenzler
On Friday evening, a talk by Dr. Sigafoose will be followed
by an open mic philosophy session, so that all participants
will have a chance to express their feelings about the philosophic
basis of chiropractic.
The Summit will be held at the Marriott
at Metro Center in downtown Washington, just minutes from all major attractions
and offering easy access to Washington's Metro rail system
just outside hotel.
On Thursday prior to the Summit, the Chiropractic
Coalition will hold its annual Legislative Day at the Capitol.
This free day‑long event provides DCs with an opportunity
to meet and talk with US elected officials and other key
government leaders.
In past years, the Coalition Legislative
Day has included appearances by politicians such as Sen. Edward
Kennedy, member of the Armed Services and Health, Education,
Labor & Pensions
Committees; Rep. Jeb Bradley of New Hampshire, who serves
on the Armed Services, Budget, Veterans' Affairs and Small
Business Committees; Rep. Bob Filner of California, who introduced
a bill to ensure direct access to chiropractors for veterans
in the VA system; and Rep. Don Manzullo of Illinois, considered
one of the staunchest chiropractic supporters in Congress.
The
Chiropractic Coalition, founded in November 2002 by three major
chiropractic organizations ‑‑ the
International Chiropractors Association (ICA), the World
Chiropractic Alliance (WCA), and the Federation of Straight
Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO) ‑‑ brings
together diverse subluxation‑based chiropractic organizations
working in the best interest of the public and the profession.
Registration
for the WCA International Summit is$399 for doctors, who
may be accompanied by a spouse or CA at no extra charge.
Additional non‑DC guests are $125 each. Student
registration is $99. Registration includes buffet lunch each
day and the Friday banquet dinner.