The Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) has invited over 500 speakers who do presentations for DCs and CAs to join them in developing a speakers' directory as a resource for state associations planning their seminar and convention programs.
The project is the idea of Tom Klapp, DC, the COCSA second vice president. Dr. Klapp will oversee the development of the speakers' directory.
Throughout 1997, Dr. Klapp and his committee gathered information on speakers available for bookings at state association meetings. The result was a rather extensive database. COCSA will be accepting other speakers for the data base through the end of March, with plans to have the directory published this April. The directory will have an alphabetical listing of speakers, topic descriptions/references, and contact information.
The directory will be mailed to all COCSA member associations at no charge. The directory will also be posted on the Congress Chiropractic Information Network, COCSA's online intranet system.
"To my knowledge, this is the first directory of its kind for state associations," asserted Janet Jordan, COCSA executive director. "I wish I'd had access to this type of resource when I worked at the state level."
"My file of potential speakers is busting at the seams," observed Doris Christman, executive director of the Florida Chiropractic Society, and COCSA district III director. "Trying to find a particular name or phone number when I need it is a real hassle. I can't wait to receive my directory so I can throw away all that other stuff. This is going to be a great asset to me in planning our programs here in Florida."
Those interested in doing seminar presentations for state associations may contact Janet Jordan at the COCSA office for placing their information in the directory.
COCSA
PO Box 2054
Lexington, SC 29071
Tel: 803-356-6809
Fax: 803-356-6826
e-mail: cocsa-juno.com
jjordan-chirolink.com.
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