J. Richard Burns, DC, DPhCS was recently honored by the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) as their 2013 Chiropractor of the Year. The Chiropractor of the Year award is ICA's highest honor created by Founder President Dr. BJ Palmer and presented annually to one exceptional individual who has distinguished himself or herself through extraordinary service to the ICA and the chiropractic profession. Dr. Burns was presented the award at the Awards Banquet, April 27, during ICA's Annual Meeting in Davenport, Iowa. The presentation was made by ICA's 2012 Chiropractor of the Year, Dr. Lora Tanis, a former student of Dr. Burns.

On receiving this prestigious award Dr. Burns said: "I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition but the reality is that I feel blessed to be able to practice the greatest profession in the world and to have known some of the greatest chiropractors in our profession and stand on their shoulders. Will Rogers once said, 'Man should only have to work half a day. It doesn't matter which 12 hours it is.' For me to be able to teach students at Palmer College and also serve patients, that is not work but a joy and a privilege."

April 29, 2013 --Falls Church, VA: The International Chiropractors Association, in accordance with its Constitution and Bylaws held elections of new officers prior to its 2013 Annual Meeting. The new officers are: Michael McLean DC, President; Ronald Oberstein, DC, Vice President; and Selina Sigafoose-Jackson, DC, Secretary-Treasurer.

New Regional Directors elected to the ICA Board of Directors are: Sharon Gorman, DC, Southern Regional Director, Don Reno, DC, Central Regional Director, and John Bueler, Jr. DC, Western Regional Director. These Directors join the re-elected and incumbents George Curry, DC, Eastern Regional Director; Daniel Schaeffer, DC, Canadian Regional Director and Pinchas Noyman, DC International Director.

All the new officers and regional directors were sworn in on Saturday, April 28, 2013 at the ICA Annual Business Meeting held at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport by outgoing ICA President Gary Walsemann, DC. Dr. Walsemann served two terms as President.

The term of office for ICA officers is two years. United States and Canadian Regional Directors are elected by the members in his or her region for a period of four years. The International Director is elected by the ICA Representative Assembly.

In an open and democratic elections process, a new slate of leaders has been chosen for the Student International Chiropractors Association (SICA). The Student ICA (SICA) is comprised of student members from 21 educational institutions around the world. The new President of the SICA Congress is Student Dr. Cordie Williams of Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Student Dr. Williams brings a new energy and insight to this important leadership position, along with a solid comprehension of and commitment to the fundamental principles of chiropractic.

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The ICA Council on Fitness and Sports Health Science hosted the acclaimed Symposium on Natural Fitness and Sports for the 21st consecutive year with the world's most famous chiropractic patient, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, as keynote speaker.  Presenting in Columbus, Ohio with a powerful array of chiropractic educators including clinical presentations by Daniel J. Murphy, DC, FICA, Ted Carrick, DC, PhD, and John Downes, DC.  They were joined by an exceptional array of other speakers including Joel Miller, DC, Rana Watson, DC, and ICA Fitness Council and Symposium Founder Jack Barnathan, DC.  ICA was honored to also host bodybuilding champion and fitness legend Vince Taylor, as well as recognizing Terry Schroeder, DC, renowned Olympic chiropractor and coach who was recognized for his accomplishments with the 2013 ICA Fitness Council Award.

While addressing this international event during his keynote presentation to the Symposium, Governor Schwarzenegger stated:  "Everyone needs a chiropractor and chiropractic must be seen as required, not an alternative.  Chiropractic has had a very positive impact on my life and the life of my family.  We've got to let the people know that there is a necessity, it's not even an option, it's a necessity to have a Chiropractor." 

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