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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