August 2006

Colorado Chiropractors achieve unity

Three state associations of chiropractors have put aside differences to unite into one organization.

The Colorado Chiropractic Association (CCA), the Colorado Chiropractic Society (CCS), and the Colorado Chiropractic Wellness Alliance (CCWA) have signed an agreement to merge their organizations.

The unification efforts began in November 2005, with the creation of the Colorado Chiropractic Unity Committee. A Unity Symposium was held in May 2006. Gene Veno, executive director of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, helped facilitate the merger, which was finalized July 22. Veno has assisted in the unification of associations in four other states.

The unity committee plans to meet with chiropractors in small groups to explain the merger and its benefits. A major focus will be placed on unification at the 2006 Colorado Chiropractic Association's State Convention September 15-17 in Denver.

Members of the Colorado Chiropractic Unity Committee include Drs. Joe Arvay, Richard Bergeron, Jeanne Des Roche, Katherine Flesia, John Hanks, Rob Jackson, Amanda Kelley, Kristen Kells, Daniel Knowles, Tom Lankering, Hal Lease, Daniel Lemberger, Larry Morries, Robert Nelson, Bruce Shotts, Tom Stanzel, and Nelson Vetanze, as well as Joyce Martello, Don Mielke, Gene Veno, and Unity Committee Chair Dr. Terry R. Yochum.

Source: Colorado Chiropractic Association, www.coloradochiropractic.org

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