New SACA Officers Elected
The Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) has elected a new team of national officers.

From left: Tony Wangerin, Julie Kruse, Eddie Leonard, Derek Dyer, Andrew Cohen, Marc Persson, Dave Haas, Brianna Hanson

“SACA is a way that students can contribute to the future of the chiropractic profession,” says Derek Dyer, newly selected chairperson. “Many of us will spend the rest of our lives in this profession. You can either be an observer or a leader—SACA represents the leaders who will make a difference in peoples’ lives and keep this profession one of service to others.”

Newly elected SACA officers include: National Vice Chair Eddie Leonard of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida; National Legislative Chair Julie Kruse from Palmer College of Chiropractic West; and National Vice Legislative Chair Tony Wangerin of Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Andrew Cohen from Palmer College of Chiropractic West will serve as SACA’s Immediate Past National Chair.

Also recognized for superior leadership were several individual members, including Marc Persson from New York Chiropractic College, who was presented the Excellence in Leadership Award; and Andrew Cohen, from Palmer Chiropractic College West, who was named SACA Member of the Year. David Haas and Brianne Hanson, both from Northwestern Health Sciences University, received Legislative Advocacy Awards.

The American Chiropractic Foundation/ACAuxiliary presented its annual scholarships to 14 outstanding chiropractic students.

In recognition of outstanding student participation and leadership, the SACA chapter from the National University of Health Sciences was named Chapter of the Year, while Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida was named Most Improved Chapter.

Palmer College Receives $500,000 Pledge
Palmer College of Chiropractic announced a boost of $500,000 to its Building the Future Fountainhead capital campaign during Palmer Homecoming 2004. The 5-year pledge was made by Maurice Pisciottano, DC, and Laurel Pisciottano, DC, along with the Pro-Adjuster group of doctors.

From left: Palmer Board of Trustees Chairman Vickie A. Palmer; Maurice Pisciottano, DC; Laurel Pisciottano, DC; and Palmer College of Chiropractic Interim President Donald P. Kern, DC

“We really believe in the current leadership of Palmer College and wanted to support an environment where Palmer graduates could see it was time we step it up,” says Maurice Pisciottano. “We are firm believers in the concept that you have to lead from the front. As leaders of this great profession, we all have the opportunity to step up and support the place where the good become great and the great become great chiropractors.”

According to Palmer’s Chief Development Officer Drew Boster, the capital campaign is a $35-million fund-raising effort to enhance the college’s endowment, provide funding for facilities and projects, and increase the annual fund.

“Pledges like the one provided by the Pisciottanos will help Palmer meet that goal,” says Boster.

Jones Receives Humanitarian Award
Biofreeze Performance Health Inc, Export, Pa, has honored Florida Sen Dennis L. Jones, DC, (R-District 13) with the Humanitarian Award for his achievements and service to the instrumental development of the Florida State University Chiropractic School.

From left: Sen Dennis L. Jones, DC, (R-District 13) and Perry Isenberg, Biofreeze Performance Health vice president of marketing

Jones currently serves as Majority Leader of the Florida Senate. He was first elected to the Florida Legislature in 1978. During his career, Dennis focused on the areas of health care, education, criminal justice, and the environment.

Jones was presented with the award along with a $1,000 check to the Florida Chiropractic Foundation for Education and Research.