Life West Honors Alumna of the Year
Known for her inspirational teaching to thousands of students at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, Calif, Beverly L. Scott, DC (left), also of Hayward, was named 2002 Alumna of the Year by the college’s alumni association. The prestigious award was presented during the college’s annual homecoming dinner on July 27.

Scott was chosen because of her 20 years of service to Life West and the chiropractic profession.

“As a member of our Health Center faculty, she has advised, counseled, trained, and supervised thousands of Life West students, shaping their careers following graduation. Her loving service and guidance have earned the respect of all our alumni,” said Debbie Lindemann, DC, a Life West professor and chair of the Alumnus(a) of the Year selection committee.

In 1984, Scott graduated magna cum laude from the college with a doctor of chiropractic degree. Since graduation, she has served as a clinic faculty doctor at Life West. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the University of California, Berkeley.

Scott is the 11th recipient of the Alumnus(a) of the Year award. Recipients are selected by the Life West Alumni Association Awards Committee, which is made up of chiropractic peers.

Foot Levelers Collects Awards at FCA Convention Three was a charm for Foot Levelers Inc at the Florida Chiropractic Association’s (FCA) national convention in August. The Roanoke, Va-based company was honored three times at the gathering in Orlando, Fla. “Foot Levelers has set the standard for the industry in terms of reinvesting [its] profits in the chiropractic community. It is a privilege to work with [the company] and to be able to recognize [its] milestone 50th year of service to the chiropractic profession,” said Debbie Brown, CEO of the FCA. In addition to being presented with a regal award and cake for the company's 50th Anniversary, Foot Levelers was also distinguished with awards for Best Display and Vendor of the Year. “What a privilege to be recognized by the FCA!” exclaimed Kent Greenawalt, president and CEO of Foot Levelers. “We are so proud of the progress that we have made toward advancing chiropractic. Helping the chiropractic profession has always been a priority for use, and it is quite an honor to be recognized for our efforts.”

Chiropractic College Sponsors Backpack Drive
For the sixth straight year, the students, staff, and faculty of Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, Calif, worked together to help local at-risk students who were returning to school.

The annual Life West Backpack Drive was held in conjunction with the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition’s (FESCO, a local homeless shelter) School Supply Drive in August. Life West collected backpacks for children, as well as college-bound young adults, while other local organizations and businesses donated additional backpacks and school supplies to stuff into the packs. Contributions of cash and backpacks were turned in individually by the college’s students, faculty, and staff.

“Thanks to Life West, we were able to meet our growing demands of backpacks this year,” FESCO Program Director Nubia Giles said. “Last year, we supplied 239 packs to our clients. This year, we had to meet the challenge of collecting school packs for 273 students, which, this time, included many mothers who were going back to college. But, we did it!”

On August 24, 20 Life West students were on hand to help at the School Supply Drive’s distribution day. They helped FESCO clients choose their brand-new school backpacks and individually adjusted each child’s backpack straps for ergonomic correctness.

CCA Recognizes Outstanding Members

The California Chiropractic Association (CCA) presented its five 2002 Member Recognition Awards at the CCA Summer Convention and Exposition held in Anaheim, Calif, on June 21.

The winners for the 2002 awards are:

• David Hoewisch, DC, of Santa Clara—recipient of the Dr. Robert B. Botterman Award, which is presented to the CCA member who has done the most for the image of chiropractic within the community
• Kent Karras, DC, San Diego, received the Outstanding New DC Award for making outstanding contributions to the CCA, the district, and community within the first 3 years of practice;
• Bradley Sullivan, DC, Sherman Oaks, won the Doctor of the Year Award because of his outstanding service to the chiropractic profession;
• Eric Mumbauer, DC, San Fernando is the recipient of the Truax Award, which is given to a CCA member or others in the legislative field who have shown exceptional dedication to governmental affairs or political action; and
• Brian Zaleski, DC, Sausalito, was presented the award for Distinguished Service because he performed outstanding service within his community as webmaster of the CCA website: www.calchiroassn.org.