NUCCA/UCRF research now stands where we have wanted it to be for a very long time.  We received record funding for the majority our 2010 projects which include the Supine Leg Check Study, X-ray Reliability, and the Calgary-based Phase Contrast Study.

 As a result of our successful fundraising efforts to meet the terms of the Tao Matching Funds pledge of $100,000, NUCCA/UCRF was awarded much more than expected with funding for half of the three previously mentioned studies. Also, specifically for the Phase Contrast study, we received an additional $40,000 gift from Canada’s Hecht Foundation, $25,000 from Trans Canada Pipeline, and another $15,000 from Mr. Hal Kvisle, a Canadian NUCCA patient. This means that the Phase Contrast study is now fully funded! 

The Leg Check pilot study is fully funded as well with the gift from the Tao Foundation and money raised from our Small Steps and Practice Innovation campaigns.  We still need to raise funds to support the remaining portion of the two-part X-ray Reliability study and Practice Based Research project, but we now have enough to begin our work in accomplishing a major portion of our research goals for 2010.

We extend a heartfelt thanks to all of you for participating in our fundraising efforts.  A special thanks to Dr. Scholten for his work and profound success with the Tao Foundation, and to Dr. Hasick, who has gone beyond the call and raised more in Small Steps funds than any of our clinics, and also approached the new Canadian foundation donors. We are very appreciative of these commitments, and to those who joined or renewed memberships to the Gregory Circle to help cover the administrative fees of research. This has been truly a year of hard work and triumph.

The April NUCCA Conference is the place to cast your vote for critical organizational changes!  Members will be voting on the establishment of new Bylaws which will create a consolidation of the NUCCA Educational Fund and NUCCA (currently an educational and fraternal association).

 The merging of NUCCA and the Educational Fund will benefit our organization in many ways, including:  giving NUCCA a not for profit status for the ability to raise funds as tax deductible contributions, better rates at hotels and venues for our conferences and educational programs, discounts on equipment and supplies, and enhanced alignment with individuals and organizations striving toward the positive evolution of healthcare. (NUCCRA / UCRF has been a not for profit association, but has been strictly for research.) 

 During a planning session in 2008, the Boards of NUCCA, NUCCRA/UCRF, and the NUCCA Educational Fund unanimously agreed (with advice of a professional facilitator, and later the advice and approval of the attorney for our organizations) to repeal our current Bylaws and to adopt new Bylaws for NUCCA for 2010.

 An associated revision to be noted is the selection of the Board of Directors.  Five directors will be elected from the membership and two directors each will be appointed by the Education, Certification, and Research Committees respectively.  This will change the number of Board of Directors for the new NUCCA to eleven from the current nine. The organizational structure will remain essentially the same with the officers being elected each year by the members of the Board of Directors.

 To review the existing and proposed Bylaws, visit the NUCCA website page: www.nucca.org/downloads.php 

 In order to cast your vote, your presence at the conference business meeting at 3pm April 21^st is mandatory.  Please contact Dr. Robert Brooks with questions or concerns at drbrooks@brooksspinalcare.com

 This is your organization! We value your participation!

In less than 3 weeks, the most successful upper cervical practitioners will be convening in Las Vegas to present their personal tips on increasing the bottom line…from office managment to technique.  Presenters include Drs Steve Hoffman, Russell Friedman, Jack Stockwell, Robert Brooks and many more! Discount rates are still on! This very concentrated day and a half, February 26th/27th features innovative information you won’t want to miss. Visit the NUCCA website for details on this first time event entitled: PRACTICE INNOVATION!   www.nucca.org/practice-innovation/

There have been an overwhelming number of requests to maintain the February Vegas- based Practice Innovation seminar discount, so we are extending the $295  registration fee until Feb 2oth.  But don’t wait to sign up because the hotel rates may not last as long!  For more information and registration please visit :

www.nucca.org/practice-innovation.php

See you in Vegas!

Green Valley Resort, our luxurious Las Vegas seminar destination joins us in extending a huge discount to participants registering by January 14th! You must register through the NUCCA website at www.nucca.org/practice-innovation.php for 50% off sleeping rooms and an $80 discount on seminar fees. 

This is event, Friday evening February 26th and all day Saturday February 27th, is not to be missed! The most successful names in upper cervical care including Dr.s Steve Hoffman,  Russell Friedman, Jeffrey Scholten, Robert Brooks, Jack Stockwell, J. Barone and others share their personal secrets to practice success from team building to amping the bottom line.  Register now and save!

The hottest Upper Cervical superstars are getting together for a day and half in Vegas offering the inside scoop on what makes their practices thrive – from marketing to team building and bio-mechanics. Do not miss it! Dr. Steve Hoffman is presenting a special two hour segment; Dr. Russell Friedman is offering three cutting edge classes. The most prominent and successful upper cervical practitioners will be sharing their personal techniques and skills on February 26th and 27th, Friday evening and all day Saturday at the the fabulous Green Valley Resort and Spa. Register now and get $80 off the seminar fee and half off rooms at the resort.  Resort special open only until the end of the year and must be reserved through the NUCCA website at www.nucca.org/practice-innovation.php.  Check it out!

 The hottest Upper Cervical superstars are getting together for a day and half in Vegas offering the inside scoop on what makes their practices thrive – from marketing to team building and bio-mechanics. Do not miss it! February 26th and 27th, Friday evening and all day Saturday at the the fabulous Green Valley Resort and Spa. Register now and get $80 off the seminar fee and half off rooms at the resort.  Resort special open only until the end of the year and must be reserved through the NUCCA website at www.nucca.org/practice-innovation.php.  Check it out!