SUDBURY AND DISTRICT CHIROPRACTIC SOCIETY MEETING The art, philosophy and science of chiropractic were front and center at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Sudbury, Ontario on the weekend of October 13-14, 2007. Over 40 doctors and CHAs were treated to a riveting 2-day presenta- tion by Dr. Gilles Lamarche on the art and philosophy of chiropractic care, with an emphasis on personal, patient and office management success ideas. The science aspect of the conference was aptly handled by Dr. Marshall Deltoff, who held an enjoyable half-day clinical radiology rounds session with the eager doctors. Special gratitude to conference organizer Dr. Michel Brosseau, president of the Sudbury and ANNUAL MARITIME CONVENTION – HALIFAX 2007 On the last weekend in October, the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors held its Annual Maritime Convention at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel in Halifax. Organized by Drs. Wanda Lee MacPhee and Andrew Kleinknecht, this informative and fun conference featured various speakers including Ms Helena St. James, whose dynamic session on building powerful presentations inspired all to bring chiropractic into the community by developing effective public education seminars. The organizers and the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors would like to thank its sponsors and would like to extend appreciation to CMCC for sponsoring the Saturday luncheon meeting. PATHWAYS TO PRACTICE 2007 On September 28-29, 2007, the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) held their Pathways to Practice 2007 conference at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto. Canadian Chiropractor magazine was the official media sponsor for the event this year. The conference was a resounding success with resources, information, products and services to enhance any practice, as well as a line-up of outstanding speakers who offered professional perspectives on health- care in Canada. Dr. Sandy Kunej, DC, and HGTV’s Sarah Richardson. Highlights of the event included: • Annual General Meeting and member’s breakfast where Dr. Thomas Gadsby was announced as the new OCA president, • an inspiring session with plenary speaker Mark Victor Hanson, co-author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and “Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul”, • a fun and informative session in office design with Sarah Richardson, host of HGTV’s “Room Service, Design, Inc.” and “Sarah’s House” and much more. Closing plenary speaker Mark Victor Hanson (right) with event organizer, Nathalie Plourde and OCA Executive Director Dr. Robert Haig, DC. 66 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | DECEMBER 2007 Congratulations also go out to the Grand Prize Draw Winner, Dr. Kristine Newman of Newmarket, who won two tickets for the ChiroCruise 2008 – North to Alaska. www.canadianchiropractor.ca District Chiropractic Society for his exceptional work and efforts to make this conference a reality. Sincere appreciation to CHA Jane Kuhn of Dr. Randy Koski’s clinic, for her amazing administrative and organizational skills in ensuring that the conference ran smoothly. Much thanks to our corporate sponsors, Douglas Laboratories and Royal Cross. Event organizers Drs. Andrew Kleinknecht and Wanda Lee MacPhee. news
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