Announcements

  • Congratulations to Dr. Brenda Holland

    By: Dillan Moore Dillan Moore , 5 days ago

    The Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (ChiroCongress) congratulates Dr. Holland for her work and her well-deserved recognition from WCWS and this acknowledgement of her outstanding achievements and contributions to the chiropractic community. Her passion for helping others, combined with her expertise and commitment to excellence, make her a true leader in the field.

  • ChiroCongress welcomes our newest staff member, Creative Content Developer Dillan Moore

    By: Dillan Moore Dillan Moore , 12 days ago

    As our new Creative Content Developer, Dillan will serve as a critical team player with ChiroCongress in supporting our mission by “Connecting and empowering chiropractic state associations.”

  • Lunch & Learn- Convention Glow up!

    By: Kim Zanke Kim Zanke , 13 days ago

    Join us Wednesday, April 5, 2023, from 1-2 pm ET for our next member roundtable as we share how to "Glow up your Convention!"

    We will share and learn about how associations are attracting new audiences, implementing revolutionary ideas, finding new ways to meet member needs, handling changing demographics, and what is bringing in up-and-coming chiros. 

    See you there!

  • ChiroCongress Board of Directors Appoint District 3 Representatives and 2023 Committees

    By: Elizabeth Klein Elizabeth Klein , one month ago

    We are pleased to announce the appointment of District 3 representatives and 2023 Committees who were approved by a unanimous vote of the ChiroCongress Board of Directors.

  • Lunch & Learn- Ask the Association Attorney with Jeff Tenenbaum

    By: Kim Zanke Kim Zanke , one month ago

    Join us Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 1-2 pm ET for our next member roundtable as we welcome Jeff Tenenbaum, managing partner of the Tenenbaum Law Group and one of the nation's leading association attorneys.

    We'll explore some of the hottest topics and legal risks creating buzz in the association legal world. In plain English and in a very interactive setting, learn the key red flags you need to be able to spot, what you should do when you spot them, and practical tips and suggestions for protecting your association and mitigating legal risk.


    Bio:
    Jeff Tenenbaum is one of the nation's leading nonprofit attorneys, and also is an accomplished author, lecturer, commentator, and expert witness on nonprofit legal matters. As Managing Partner of the four-attorney, Washington, DC-based Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC, Jeff counsels his clients on the broad array of legal issues affecting trade and professional associations, charities, and other nonprofits. For 19 years, Jeff practiced law at the Venable law firm and chaired its nonprofit practice for most of that time. Among numerous other honors and awards, Jeff was the 2006 recipient of the American Bar Association's Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer of the Year Award and is one of only five lawyers in the prestigious U.S. Legal 500’s Not-for-Profit "Hall of Fame." Jeff is the author of the ASAE-published book, Association Tax Compliance Guide – as well as the award-winning book Quarantine Cocktails – and currently serves as Chair of the American Bar Association’s Trade and Professional Associations Subcommittee and on the ASAE Legal Advisory Council and Public Policy Committee.

  • Hot Topics for Associations Lunch+Learn

    By: Elizabeth Klein Elizabeth Klein , one month ago
    Now available in the ChiroCongress Toolkits or through the ChiroCongress LMS. Sign in and register for the Lunch+Learn to watch the video.

  • Convention Early Bird Pricing Extended to 9/12

    By: Elizabeth Klein Elizabeth Klein , 6 months ago
    The Early Bird Pricing has been extended to midnight on Monday, September 12!

    Take advantage of this amazing discount by registering below:

    Register Here!

    See you in St. Louis!

  • ChiroCongress 2022-2023 Nominations are Open!

    By: Elizabeth Klein Elizabeth Klein , 8 months ago

    Call for Nominations 2022-2023

    Nominations close on August 16, 2022, at Midnight. 

    Greetings ChiroCongress Members, 
     
    The Call for Nominations for the ChiroCongress Board of Directors and ChiroCongress Clinical Compass Representatives is now open!
     
    Nominations can be made online at: http://forms.chirocongress.org/view.php?id=77659 and will close on August 16, 2022. Eligible candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by someone from an eligible state association.

    Eligibility

    • Members of current ChiroCongress State Associations who are in good standing in accordance with the Bylaws.
    • Candidates for President, 1st or 2nd Vice-President positions must be Doctors of Chiropractic.
    • Candidates for ChiroCongress Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director at Large, or District Director positions are open to DCs or non-DCs.
    • Candidates for ChiroCongress Clinical Compass Representative positions must be filled by a Doctor of Chiropractic and meet other eligibility criteria in ChiroCongress Policies and Clinical Compass Bylaws.
    Elections
     
    Elections will take place November 10-12, 2022 at the annual convention, held at the Hilton at the Ballpark Downtown St. Louis.

    Links:
    Online Nomination Form
    ChiroCongress Bylaws
    ChiroCongress Policies & Procedures (must be signed in to my.chirocongress.org)
    Sample Meeting Schedule 
    Current Committee/Task Force Descriptions

    OPEN POSITIONS

    Please refer to the Bylaws for specific requirements for each position and terms of service.
    Executive Committee

    All Executive Committee positions are one-year terms with either 2- or 3-year consecutive terms. All positions open annually for nominations.
     
    The following is a list of Executive Board positions and those who have expressed an interest in running for election or re-election: 

    • President - OPEN - Dr. Thomas Wetzen (VA)*
    • 1st VP - OPEN - Dr. Brian Stenzler (FL)*
    • 2nd VP - OPEN - Dr. Julie Bird (IL)*
    • Secretary - OPEN - Dr. Rachel Wendt (KY)* 
    • Treasurer - OPEN - Dr. Gerald Stevens (NY)
    • Executive Director at Large - OPEN - Tiffany Stevens (TN)**
    District Directors

    Nominations for District Director positions are open in odd or even years in accordance with the year of the election and serve 2-year terms. Directors can serve up to 3 consecutive terms. The following District Director positions are open:

    • District 2: OPEN - Marc Abla (IL)
    • District 4: OPEN - Dr. Chad Carpenter (TX)

    The District Director(s) listed above are eligible for election or re-election and have expressed an interest in running for their position in the next term.   
    Clinical Compass

    Nominations for ChiroCongress Clinical Compass Representatives are open in odd or even years in accordance with the year of the election and serve 2-year terms. Compass Reps can serve up to 3 consecutive terms. The following positions are open:

    • Clinical Compass Rep District 2: OPEN – Dr. Christopher Dolecki (MI)
    • Clinical Compass Rep District 4: OPEN – Dr. Carson Muth (ND)
    The Clinical Compass Representative(s) listed above are eligible for election or re-election and have expressed an interest in running for their position in the next term.       
     
    *Current board members or representatives have term limited or expressed an interest in running for a different position.

    **Running for different position and declared intent.
    Questions?? Contact Governance Chair, Dr. Gerald Stevens at gstevens@northeastcollege.edu or contact Lizz Klein at lizz@chirocongress.org
    SUBMIT YOUR 2022 NOMINATIONS NOW!
    Nominations close Midnight (ET) August 16, 2022

  • Wednesday, May 25 - Member Roundtable - Anti-Discrimination: Is achieving Pay Parity possible?

    By: Suzi Anderson Suzi Anderson , 10 months ago

    Anti-Discrimination - Is achieving Pay Parity possible and what steps do we need to take to get there?

    Dr. Rachel Wendt, DC, ChiroCongress Executive Director at Large, will moderate a discussion between attendees and WA State Executive of Legislation & Policy, Lori Grassi, regarding insurance anti-discrimination and chiropractic fair payment.

    Learn more and register to attend