WFC Announces New Corporate Members
The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) announced its newest corporate associate members for the third quarter of 2006. The members are: Aquamed Dry Hydrotherapy–Bronze Level; China-Gel–Bronze Level; and NeuroEmotional Technique–Silver Level.

The three companies represent various vendors that provide chiropractic services, equipment, and supplies. They join the 43 new members from 2005 and early 2006, bringing the number to more than 70.

“The profession is growing and emerging around the globe at an unprecedented rate,” says Gerard Clum, DC, president of the WFC. “The World Federation, through your support, stands ready and able to assist in stopping the persecution of chiropractors in one region while advancing the registration of our colleagues in another. The needs are many, and those who step up to do their part have the satisfaction of knowing they are helping to change the world.”

The WFC welcomes additional corporate and individual associate members. Also, it encourages DCs throughout the world to consult the WFC Web site before buying chiropractic products and services.

Foot Levelers Presents College Scholarships
Foot Levelers’ educational division presented four $500 college scholarships to students at Life University’s College of Chiropractic. The recipients are: Robert Mattson, Krystal Tomlin, Sarah Nowinski, and Mike Paralovos.

“Foot Levelers congratulates these students for their work and commitment to the chiropractic profession,” says Brian Jensen, DC, assistant director of Professional Education at Foot Levelers.  

The recipients completed an application and case study based on their clinical experience using Foot Levelers’ products. Mattson and Tomlin submitted a case study regarding “Foot Levelers’ Effect on a Patient with a Spinal Condition.” Nowinski and Paralovos submitted a case study regarding “Foot Levelers’ Effect on Rehabilitation and Treatment Results.”

ACA Presents Awards at Annual Business Meeting
During its 2006 Annual House of Delegates meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recognized individuals for their accomplishments and contributions.

Jerome McAndrews, DC, an advocate for the chiropractic profession throughout his 50-year career, was named the ACA’s Chiropractor of the Year. McAndrews has held leadership positions such as vice president of professional affairs for the ACA and president of Palmer College of Chiropractic.

David Madison, DC, the ACA’s delegate to Southern California, was recognized as Delegate of the Year. Madison was also elected to the ACA Board of Governors during the meeting.

The Humanitarian of the Year award was presented to John Wanda, the ACA’s former vice president of finance and administration. Wanda earned this award for his efforts to establish the Arlington Academy of Hope—a school in the Ugandan village where he was raised.

Other award winners were:
• Christine Choate, DC, deputy director for the Samueli Institute and former program officer at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, who received the George B. McClelland Researcher of the Year Award;

• David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN, DACBN, FACC, professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, who received the Academic of the Year Award;

• Jack Kessinger, DC, ACA’s Missouri delegate, who received the Drs John Flynn-Robert Lynch Memorial Award;

• Gary Carver, DC, the ACA’s alternate delegate to Missouri, who received the Alternate Delegate of the Year Award.