A 1969 graduate of Palmer, Dr. Phillips is the founder of the Clark County Chiropractic Association, and has served as its president for six years. Dr. Phillips is the founder of the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA), and in 1968 and 1969 received the Citation of Merit from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). He has been a member of the ACA, ICA, the Professional Chiropractic Society of America, the Washington State Chiropractic Association, Christian Chiropractors Association.
Penn. Rep. Caltagirone Elected to ARCS
Pennsylvania state Representative Thomas R. Caltagirone (D-Berks County) has been elected vice president of the Academy for Research in the Chiropractic Sciences (ARCS), a group composed of chiropractors and attorneys. Rep. Caltagirone has served as chairman of the Judiciary Committee in the state House of Representatives since 1989.
Founded in 1980 by attorney John Killian, ARCS meets four times a year. Other ARCS officers for 1993-94 include attorney William Martin Sloane, chairman of the board; Dr. Robert E. Burns, president; Dr. George L. Sabo, secretary/treasurer; and Dr. Monroe Schneier, president emeritus.
ARCS is best known for its research showing a correlation between occipitoatloid hypermobility and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). A reprint of their findings, published in Chiropractic, is furnished to all new members. For more information about ARCS, write to 227 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601-4028.
Chiro. Care Takes Center Stage at 1993 Bluesfest in Colorado
Susan Bercuk, DC, was chosen to coordinate and head the medical team and first-aid station for the 1993 Bluesfest held at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Chiropractic was in demand by many of the performers including Chicago blues singer Joanna Connor, Merl Saunders of the San Francisco RainForest Blues Band, and the horn section for the Elvin Bishop Band.
Survey Reveals Lack of Knowledge about Malpractice Insurance
New York-based opinion research firm Rowan & Michaels recently conducted a survey on DCs and their malpractice insurance. Nearly all the DCs surveyed carry either occurrence or claims-made malpractice insurance. While most are aware of their individual policy limits and annual premium, 48 percent were unable to differentiate between the two standard types of policies. In addition, 34 percent of those who own insurance expressed uncertainty about the type of coverage they currently have.
TCA Convention Spotlights Texas Chiropractic College
Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) was not only well represented at the June Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) convention, but through its representatives garnered a number of awards:
- The TCA "Young Chiropractor of the Year" award went to Dr. Brad McKechnie, TCC's dean of postgraduate studies and a representative for chiropractic in the fields of health care, insurance, and workers' compensation.
- The "Outstanding Doctor of the Year" (the Keeler Plaque) was presented to Dr. Don Handley, a past chairman of the TCC Board of Regents and past officer of the TCC Alumni Board. Dr. Handley has served the TCA in many offices, including that of president, and is now its state delegate to the ACA.
- The "President's Award" went to Dr. Charles Argubright, department coordinator for the TCA's department of scientific affairs, who serves on the practice protocols and parameters committee. He is also known for his efforts for chiropractic inclusion in workers' compensation, and performing numerous services for both Texas Chiropractic College and the chiropractic profession.
First Non-DC Receives TCC's Harper Award
On July 31st, Mr. Jim Kite, avid chiropractic booster and finance committee chair of TCC's Board of Regents for seven years, became the first layperson to receive the William D. Harper Science of Existence award. Mr. Kite, who runs a hardware store, has done a great deal to promote chiropractic within the community, including lobbying for state funding for chiropractic colleges in Texas (see front page story in this issue, "Texas Legislature Opens Door to State Funding for Chiro Colleges").
The William D. Harper Science of Existence award was founded in 1975 and commemorates the discovery and science of chiropractic. The award is named in honor of William D. Harper, DC (1908-1990). Dr. Harper, who received his doctor of chiropractic degree from TCC in 1942 and an MS from M.I.T., was elected to TCC's Board of Regents in 1959, was president of the college from 1965 to 1975.
Recipients of the esteemed award are those people acknowledged for having given greatly of themselves to advance both the chiropractic profession and TCC.
Parker Cheerleading Squad Earns Top Awards
The Parker College of Chiropractic cheerleading squad, only formed at the beginning of the summer trimester in 1993, came away from its first week-long cheerleading camp with three superior awards and two excellent ratings from a total of five evaluations, a feat rarely accomplished by first-time participants. The camp is sponsored annually by the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) and was attended by over 20 undergraduate colleges and universities including the University of Texas, Baylor, Midwestern State University, Kansas State, the University of Houston, and the University of New Mexico, among others.
At the end of the week, the Parker squad took home two trophies, one awarded by the UCA staff members for superior performance, and a leadership trophy, awarded by the squads attending the camp via secret ballots.
The Parker squad starting ten are Tom Eynon, Arthur Espinoza, Stacey Warner, Bruce Klienkole, Kevin Miller, Denise Chandler, Sherrie Stout, Tina Rose, Chrissy Cunico, and Laci Hendricks.
TCC Director of Admissions to Appear on Nationally Syndicated Radio
Robert Cooper, TCC's director of admissions, has been asked by Alaska humorist Tom Bodett to record some comic readings for "Bodett & Company," a nationally syndicated radio program. Tom Bodett is best known for his folksy commercials for the Motel 6 chain.
Mr. Cooper is currently on hiatus from performing with the "Writers Guys," his literary/comedy/musical performance group, but expects to be back on Houston stages soon. Mr. Cooper has been busy writing a novel and lecturing on fiction writing at the Gulf Coast Writers' Workshop.
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