Dear Colleagues:

You’ve seen several posts about how successful the recent Spring Convention in Richmond was. We were thrilled to see the return of pre-pandemic DC numbers and to hear that people were pleased with the speakers, topics, and related events.

To add to their comments…

Convention Images and Videos!

If you couldn’t attend the convention or wish to revisit the fun:

Check out the photo gallery in the Spring issue of The Virginia Voice or the slide show featuring photos by Dr. Nelson Marquina [link to slideshow; btw, this is on our home pg]

Dr. Freddys Garcia’s keynote presentation “Becoming the Top 1% in Chiropractic”  

The Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears’ presentation at the General Membership Meeting (link to recording of her talk)

Silent Auction:

The silent auction raised $1700 to help fund public relations initiatives in the state such as UVCA’s Group Membership in the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress! A huge thanks to Dr. Alli Totzke for managing the auction and to everyone who contributed or bid on auction items. In addition to fundraising, the auction adds to the convention fun!

Featured items ranged from autographed sports memorabilia, special bourbons and wines, a limited-edition Stanley Cup, vacation stays, and original artwork to adjusting tables, nutritional supplements, a variety of training for DCs and CAs, and chiropractic office decor.

DC, CAs, and Supporting Suppliers including the following donated this wide range of items.
Assistants for Chiropractic Excellence
Banks Nutrition Center - Dr. Scott Banks
Biotics Research Corp
Chiro1Source
ChiroCredit.com
ChiroHealthUSA
East Coast Chiropractic - Sports Performance & Rehab - Dr. Taylor Myers
Foot Levelers
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
Gold Star Medical Business Services
HF Hill & Associates
It's Me Dr. E!
Personal Injury Training Institute
Prax Family Chiropractic, LLC - Drs. Jennifer & Brian Prax
Salubria - Dr. Catherine Sears
Sole Supports
Stirling Oils
TLC Coaching
Young Living Essential Oils
(We hope we haven’t left anyone out!) 

Exhibitor Passport:

Dr. Kara Zellner won a $400 Visa Gift Card simply by visiting the following exhibitors and having her “Exhibitor Passport” validated!
Biotics Research
ChiroHealthUSA
Laser Biotech International
LASENE
MXR Imaging
Sole Supports
Stirling Professional

Virginia ChiroPAC:

Thanks to Dr. Philip Golinsky’s impassioned speech about the relevance and importance of CPAC and the generosity of attendees who stepped up to the plate to contribute for the first time or increase existing contributions, we estimate that 2023 contributions will more than double what was received in 2022 – upwards of $80,000!

To see who is helping to protect your profession in Virginia and a QR code so you donate yourself, (click here). 

Attendee Evaluations:

If you’d like to see how attendees rated various sessions, instructors, functions, etc., [click here].  

But we need more feedback to have an accurate picture of what everyone liked and didn’t like! If you attended the convention and haven’t filled out a survey yet, please do so now:  [DC & CA Survey]

Online/On-Demand Component:

Attendees indicated they liked having a few CEUs available online and on-demand to augment the credits at the convention. It enabled us to expand attendees’ time with exhibitors and for networking and fun. We plan to continue that format this fall.

Generous Sponsors:

We want to also thank the supporting suppliers who exhibited and sponsored at this convention, including these Elite Sponsors.

Fall Convention:

And speaking of the Fall… Mark your calendars now for October 13-15 at the beautiful historic Hotel Roanoke, a short walk from Roanoke’s vibrant downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment area. You won’t want to miss another great collection of topics and speakers including the following.
Dr. Fab Mancini
Dr. David Seaman
Dr. Robert Silverman
Dr. Cindy Howard
Dr. Ty Talcott

Registration opens in June!

Have a great rest of your spring and a great summer – and I hope you can join us in Roanoke in October!

Michelle S. Rose, DC
UVCA President