PARKER SEMINARS MONTREAL – FORMIDABLE! The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure hotel was the location of another successful Parker Seminars installment from May 15-17. Featuring some of the most powerful lecturers in chiropractic – including speakers for chiropractic assistants – the weekend offered over 800 attendees extensive knowledge and information on the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic. Many thanks to all the event organizers and especially to Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker College and our own Dr. Gilles Lamarche whose calm-and-cool guidance ensures, time and again, that the seminars are an enjoyable and powerful experience for all. Dr. Lamarche closed the weekend with a challenge for all to bring the message of chiropractic to the offi ce, the patients and the public. Next stop, Parker Seminars in Rimini, Italy, June 26-28, 2008 – fi re up your Vespa and come celebrate with Italian chiropractors, who just recently achieved professional recognition in their country! CAC SPRING CONFERENCE – A SPECTACULAR WEEKEND Led by, quite possibly, the best lineup of speakers ever to grace a platform in Canada, the CAC-Ontario defi nitely delivered on its promise of creating something special at its 10th Anniversary Spectacular Annual Spring Conference. With comments like “Wow, what a weekend,” “this event re-focused me,” “I have never been so inspired” and “this weekend changed my life,” it was obvious that SpringCon08 was a hit. With the presenters’ messages ranging from the informative to the inspirational, from the challenging to the lifechanging, it was evident that everyone experienced a heightened sense of being part of something bigger than themselves. There was a palpable sense of both purpose and unity among the more than 200 participants, and it was evident that all had increased their commitment to delivering the message of the major impact of neurologically based, wellness chiropractic to their communities. Chairman of the Chiropractic Awareness Council of Ontario, Dr. Steven Silk, said “from what I saw this weekend, it is clear that there is a growing desire among the majority of chiropractors to be more than just “bad-back doctors.” It is truly fulfi lling to see my colleagues attempt to reach their full potential by applying classic chiropractic principles yet utilizing modern methods. While listening to our excellent speakers, what really rang true for me is that the society is now ready to embrace the wellness message we have traditionally championed. I think it should be obvious to all that we have the tools to deliver the quality of life experience that people want. I believe now, more than ever, we need to focus our attention on where the public is headed, and lead the movement to wellness by providing the services an extremely sick society is so vitally needing and currently demanding. The brass ring is there, we just have to grab it.” Not only did the speakers impact those in attendance, but the feedback received from registrants regarding the social aspect of the event indicated that Spring- Con08 defi nitely once again lived up to its reputation of being “the best chiroparty of the year.” If you missed it, you missed something big, so make sure you are part of SpringCon09, to be held at the Delta Markham on May 1-3, 2009.