Palmer Chiropractic Lyceum Accepts New 2003 Members
The Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement accepted 19 chiropractors into its Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers (LCP) at the Palmer Chiropractic Lyceum celebration in August. The new members join 83 graduates from the last 3 years and represent 12 US states.

The members were chosen after completing a graduate level, year-long course of study, writing a formal thesis, and defending that thesis at the Grand Rounds ceremony during the Lyceum.

The new 2003 LCP members are: J. Richard Burns, DC; Alana Callender, MS; Casey Crisp, DC; Joseph G. Dockery, DC; James D. Eckert, DC; Peter J. Gabryshak, DC; Donald Gran, DC; J. Peter Heffernan, DC; Steve Macagnone, DC; Steven L. Schuster, DC; Robert Scott, DC; Rodney Sparks, DC; Mark Z. Soccio, DC; Leanne C. Trostel, DC; Lyndon James Van Wagoner, DC; and Patrick L. VanQuaethem, DC.

Associate LCP awards were given to Linda R. Carlson, RT, and Diana Guerin, CT. The associate award is available to non-chiropractors, including students, staff, spouses, and others who are interested in the program.

An honorary LCP award was dedicated to the late Fred H. Barge, DC, PhC, founder and former host of the Philosophy Colloquium.

The Philosophy Colloquium includes live lectures, an online learning component, the writing of a thesis, and participation in Grand Rounds. It is open to chiropractors and those holding a master’s degree or higher.

“Offered exclusively through the Continuing Education Division of the Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, the program was uniquely designed to maintain the paradigm on which our profession was founded and to lead the way for chiropractic in the next millennium,” said Laurie Hogard, DC, director of the institute’s continuing education division. “The program includes studies in physics, anatomy, contemporary scientific views of matter and energy, cell biology, research, health care paradigms, and much more. It integrates the foundation of the 33 principles of chiropractic throughout the curriculum to create a solid model for the profession for the modern age.”

Greenawalt Holds Successful Fundraiser for Cheney
Kent Greenawalt, president and CEO of Foot Levelers Inc, Roanoke, Va, and his financee, Nancy Mack, hosted a fundraiser for US Vice President Dick Cheney at Greenawalt’s home in Roanoke, Va. Approximately 180 people attended the successful event, which raised more than $200,000.

“It was an excellent opportunity for our chiropractic leaders to show their support for the vice president in a relaxed and friendly setting,” said Greenawalt.

Attendees included Joe Doyle; Patrick Gentempo, DC; Tony Klatt, DC, and his wife Karen; Fabrizio Mancini, DC; George McClelland, DC, and his wife Susan; Vickie Palmer; Roger Roff, DC; Mark Sanna, DC; Marilyn Smith, DC; Kari Swain, DC; and Stuart and Theresa Warner, DCs.

Prakash Named 2003 Student of the Year
Ankur Prakash, a senior at Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, Calif, was named 2003 Student of the Year by Life West’s Alumni Association during Life West’s annual Science, Philosophy, and Art (SPA) Day Conference on October 16.

“Life West has not only provided me with several vehicles to offer my wholehearted service to the school, the profession, and the community, but also gave me the strong foundation of chiropractic philosophy, science, and art, so that I may serve with relentless passion after graduation,” said Prakash.

Prakash holds solid academic standing and has served as a student council representative for eight quarters and has been an active member of the Life West Delta Sigma Chi fraternity, where he served as president, secretary, corresponding secretary, and pledge master.

Before entering Life West, Prakash, a Baltimore native, earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, Md, in June 2000. He passed the Maryland State Certified Chiropractic examination in 2001. Prakash and his wife, Era, reside in Burlingame, CA.

Kellenberger Receives Tennessee Chiropractic Award
David Kellenberger, DC, was recently awarded the Young Chiropractor of the Year Award by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association.

“Kellenberger is a chiropractor who gives back to his profession and his community, a living example of excellence,” says Alan Rousso, a consultant at The Masters Circle and Kellenberger’s personal coach.

Kellenberger was nominated and chosen by his fellow colleagues for his contribution to the advancement of Chiropractic within the community. To be eligible for the Young Chiropractic of the Year award, chiropractors have to have been in practice for less than 10 years, adhere to the highest educational and moral standards when serving patients, and be in good standing as a member within the Tennessee Chiropractic Association.

Kellenberger has been a member of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association for 5 years and served on the board of directors for the past year. He consistently shows consistent personal and professional growth in his flourishing 3-year old practice.

The Tennessee Chiropractic Association honors special chiropractors each year. Selected chiropractors personify the ethics, integrity, and principles that embody the Tennessee Chiropractic Association and demonstrate consistent growth both personally and professionally.