This most recent Annual Meeting (2007 - Washington, D.C.) was fantastic - and the attendance at the Chiropractic Health Care Section business meetings was really tremendous. This is a thriving section - and it is so satisfying to work with each of you.

As we enter the new year, take a moment to reflect on the association you have had with the public health chiropractors in APHA! Think about other chiropractors and friends you know should be with us, and invite them to join. I know you agree that your membership in APHA is one of the most important professional memberships you maintain - as here chiropractors work on a level playing field with other public health and health care providers for the health of communities . Let's grow this membership so we can continue to accomplish great things.

At the start of this new year I'm moving ahead with starting the public health club at New York Chiropractic College. This is new on our campus. Those of you who have academic affiliations may consider something similar if you don't already have one. I find that I'm increasing my contact with students who care strongly about public health issues. This is so satisfying, and another student just joined APHA yesterday.

It's a New Year with new opportunities. Please take the chance to invite someone to join APHA and the Chiropractic Health Care Section!

Happy New Year!

Jonathon