The American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists

American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists

General Membership Meeting

Tropicana Las Vegas, NV

April 23, 2022

Call to order by Dr. Mick McConnell at 12:25pm PST

Approval of meeting minutes from April 27, 2021.

-Motion was made to approve the general meeting minutes from April 27, 2021 by Dr. Odom, seconded

by Dr. Klienfeld, approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

-Dr. David Swensen notes the organization is solvent. The general operating budget is $28,774.08, the

Lipe Scholarship fund is $48,231.56. Uncategorized expenses of $16,520.48 is attributed to money

already paid to the Tropicana.

-A motion was made by Dr. Kleinfeld to approve the treasurer’s report, seconded by Dr. Ferstl,

approved.

President’s Report:

-Dr. Mick McConnell noted the success of having a live/zoom hybrid conference.

-Currently there are ~250-people attending the chiropractic orthopedic’s program.

-IAMN requires 12 approved CE hours/year to maintain board certification for those receiving

diplomates after January 1, 2022.

-Shane Kelley, a chiropractic student attending Kaiser was given the Lipe Scholarship.

-Dr. Demetrious will be presenting an 8-hour zoom conference October 15, 2022.

-Fort Lauderdale, April 21-22, 2023, will be the next in person conference.

CCO Report:

-Dr. Rob McKnight noted that 5-scholarships were distributed to chiropractic students interested in

chiropractic orthopedics.

-Support of HR 2654, Medicare Modernization Act, allowing parity for chiropractors was encouraged. A

poster from the ACA or CCO with a QR code can be purchased for $17 allowing easy ability to send a

letter contacting one’s state representative.

Program Sponsors:

-NCMIC luncheon sponsor

-ChiroUp

-Eleve Health

-Aspen Laser

-BaxMax

-Max Effect Marketing

Presentation of 2022 Elected Officers:

President: Dr. Jon Dominique

Vice President: Dr. David Swensen

Secretary: Dr. Timothy Smykal

Treasurer: Dr. Gregory Culbert

Past President: Mick McConnell

Dr. Kleinfeld made a motion to approve the officers, seconded by Dr. Odom, approved.

Rome remembered:

Jim Vancho read Rome’s eulogy.

Meeting Adjourned at 12:46pm PST.

Respectfully Submitted,

Greg Culbert, DC, DABCO

ACCO Secretary