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First MAC “Mini” a Giant Success!

The first-ever MAC “Mini-Convention,” held last week at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing, was a giant success! Approximately 100 doctors gathered to hear educational and informative presentations on chiropractic & sports, insurance, Medicare, posture rehab, and much more. And, with a variety of exhibitors and sponsors in support, the MAC “Mini” more than met expectations.

Special thanks to all our sponsors who made the event such a success: Brican Corp., Mueller Sports Medicine, Performance Health, BodyZone, CFCU, First Data, Roxtract Water System, Viotron International, Wolverine X-Ray, and Limu.

Go to our "Photo Gallery" page for more pictures of the event!

 

 

Dr. Tom Klapp Hosts Fundraiser for State Rep. Kathy Angerer

Last Thursday, MAC Chairman Dr. Tom Klapp hosted a fundraising reception for State Representative Kathy Angerer (D-Dundee), Chair of the House Health Policy Committee. A crowd of approximately 30 DCs came out to show their support for the representative, who chairs this key committee. The support of pro-chiropractic legislators like Angerer, who has consistently supported chiropractic during her tenure in the House and has been a chiropractic patient, is critical to the success of the MAC’s legislative agenda, which includes the restoration of Michigan’s chiropractic scope of practice.

In an effort to stress the importance of a strong grassroots campaign to the success of our legislative agenda, over the next few weeks MAC President Dr. Kirk Steketee, Governmental Relations Director Carl Alden, and lobbyist Jim Ryan will be attending MAC district meetings. Their presentation will focus on the importance of doctors cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with their legislators in both the House and Senate. Be sure to attend your upcoming district meeting, and learn how you can be part of this historic effort!

 

MAC Spring 2007 Convention: An Amazing Success!
With over 950 Doctors and CAs, and nearly 300 vendor reps filling over 90 exhibit spaces, the Michigan Association of Chiropractors Spring 2007 Convention & Exhibition was the most amazing, and largest gathering of chiropractic professionals ever in the history of the state!

Providing continuing education seminars for Michigan DCs and CAs, the convention boasted 16 exceptional speakers on topics ranging from pain management, to neurology, to documentation. Speakers included Dr. Guy Riekeman, Dr. Greg Fors, Dr. David Seaman, Dr. Mark Sanna, and more!

The weekend event also included a fantastic range of activities, including our famous "Century Club" party, a Caribbean Festival Dinner, Awards (see below), a limbo contest, "Caribbean Flag Game," the amazing Jimmy Buffet-style band, Living Soul, alumni lunches, and our raffle, featuring our Grand Prize: a Caribbean Vacation, won by Dr. Bruce Turino!
   
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Dr. Tom Klapp (pictured with Dr. Kirk Steketee), was awarded the MAC Chiropractor of the Year Award. This year, two of these awards were presented.

For those who missed this monumental event, get ready for our Fall 2007 Convention, October 5-7, at the Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino, where our speakers will include:

  • Dr. Terry Yochum

  • Dr. Michael Dobbins

  • Dr. Tony Palermo

  • James Mathis

  • Dr. Kurt Larson

  • and more!

MAC Looking for Doctors to Participate in Michigan Minority Health Summit

The Michigan Minority Health Summit, a program designed to educate Michigan residents on important health concerns and conditions, will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2007, at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University. Last year, the summit was a great success, with many participants visiting the MAC booth for free screenings.

Each year, legislators from Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint bring hundreds of their constituents to East Lansing for the Minority Health Summit. Last year’s featured speaker was former Pittsburgh Steeler running back and Detroit native Jerome “The Bus” Bettis, who was on hand to talk about how he has overcome living with asthma. 

The Michigan Minority Health Summit is an excellent opportunity to get the word about chiropractic out to many Michigan residents who may not have been exposed to it in the past.

This year, MAC Board of Directors member Dr. Matt Brown (at left with MAC President, Dr. Kirk Steketee) has been invited to speak at the event, and the MAC booth is again expected to be a major draw. If you are a MAC doctor from Detroit, Grand Rapids, or Flint, and would like to help perform screenings at this important, prestigious event, click here to sign up for the Michigan Minority Health Summit.

 

PR Committee Goals:

The MAC PR Committee's goal is to provide a positive public image of chiropractic and its proven effectiveness as a healthcare option. The MAC Journal is a primary means for communication, in addition the PR Committee and the MAC office provide press releases, our website, www.chiromi.com, and a wide array of written materials.

The audience of the PR Committee includes chiropractic professionals, the public (patients and potential patients), and the business community. To assist us in our efforts to maximize our impact, please let us know what you feel is important in our communications to these key audiences:

 

 

 

 

 

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First published - January 3, 2007       Last updated November 16, 2011 02:05:02 PM

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