2007 Parker Seminars: The past influences the future

More than a half century has passed since Dr. Jim Parker stood in front of the participants at his first seminar in 1951.
The seminar's nine participants listened to Dr. Jim tell them how he had become successful in a short time.
The principles that he taught back then will be shared again this year, as Fabrizio Mancini, DC, president of Parker College of Chiropractic and Parker Seminars, hosts the 55th Parker Seminars in Las Vegas, February 7-9, 2007.
The theme of the event captures the concepts of Dr. Jim. "Reflecting on the Past, One Voice for the Future" will focus on Parker's rich history and look into the promising future of chiropractic wellness. The Las Vegas event recognizes Parker's achievements and also raises awareness about chiropractic's role in serving the healthcare needs of society today and into the future.
The 2007 conference will feature:

• General sessions based on bringing the Parker Principles to life, featuring chiropractic and celebrity speakers;
• 300 booths and daily prize drawings in the EXPO;
• A 55th Anniversary Celebration opening night, with entertainment, food, dancing, and networking opportunities;
• Continuing education and expanded CPR certification classes; and
• New classes for chiropractic assistants.

NOTABLE SPEAKERS

A few of the speakers from within the chiropractic community are Drs. John DeMartini, Daniel T. Drubin, Pat Gayman, Patrick Gentempo, Bob Hoffman, Christopher Kent, Maurice Pisciottano, Eric Plasker, Guy Riekeman, and Mark Sanna.

In addition to these notables, the conference will feature a number of other prominent speakers:

• Stedman Graham, chairman and CEO of a management and marketing consulting company, specializing in branding for corporate and educational markets.

Graham has authored a number of books, including the New York Times bestsellers, You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success and Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps to Success.

• Paul Zane Pilzer, a world-renowned economist, entrepreneur, and former economic advisor in two White House administrations.

He is the bestselling author of seven books and the founder of the two leading companies providing individualized health benefits to corporate America. His latest book, The New Wellness Revolution (2007) explains the economics behind the $500 billion wellness industry, and how patients can best finance their chiropractic care.

• Chris Widener, a leadership and personal development expert. He is the author of numerous articles, books, and audio programs, and his newsletter has subscribers in 105 countries. Two of his books, The Angel Inside and Twelve Pillars, he co-authored with Jim Rohn. He also is co-host of a television show with Zig Ziglar.

• Monica Wofford, author of Contagious Leadership, Contagious Confidence, and Contagious Customer Service, provides proven strategies, timely techniques and powerful insights to transform managers into leaders, service people into service providers, and shy speakers into powerful presenters.

• Art Linkletter and Mark Victor Hansen. At 94 years young, Art Linkletter is an American treasure. Best known as host of the classic television show "Kids Say the Darndest Things" and "House Party," he has been a showbiz star, has authored 17 books, has become a successful entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.

Mark Victor Hansen is the co-creator of the successful Chicken Soup for the Soul series with over more than 101 titles and 100 million copies sold.

• Starr Shepherd. A gold-medal winner of the U.S. World Athletic Gymnastics team, Starr earned her master's degree in marriage and family therapy with a minor in sports psychology from our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio. She now uses her experiences from athletic competitions and her studies of the mental aspects of achievement to teach others how to live lives of excellence and balance.

The event will open with Mancini speaking on "Reflecting on the Past." And it will close with "One Voice for the Future," which will include visuals and special effects.

"Our goal is for everyone to leave Las Vegas prepared to live a life of higher achievement and noble purpose — renewed in spirit, passion, and dedication to the future of chiropractic," says Mancini.