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FALL 2014 VOL. 7 ISSUE 3 LIFE UNIVERSITY’S ALUMNI AND FRIENDS MAGAZINE

Capturingthe PerfectChiropractic

Inaugural Alumni and LIFEforce 1000 Awards Fall CE Recap

Year 2: Lasting Purpose Program

PRESIDENT’S letter

Did you see yourself in the picture? Chances are, if you attended the 2014 Fall CE event, you may have. During the Plenary Session on Friday morning, we took a minute to take the largest chiropractic selfie ever. Not only was this something fun to do and made a great image for the cover, but it truly is a historic photo of some of the best and brightest professionals in the greatest profession on earth. This is just a snapshot of what you missed if you didn’t make it this year—you can see a full recap in this issue—but don’t fret, because it will be back and better than ever Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2015.

This year is LIFE’s 40th anniversary, and it is always touching to see the number of alumni not just from LIFE that come back for the Fall CE staple event, but also alumni from other chiropractic colleges who have noticed how LIFE is doing things just a little bit differently than everyone else—we are leading! In fact, in September, we had the first National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) computer-based test in our brand new testing center on campus. Conversion of the exam from a paper and pencil format examination to a computed-based format has been a dream of both the NBCE and the chiropractic educational community for decades. LIFE and our students made history in moving chiropractic education forward with this event.

At Life University, we are in the business of making an IMPACT—on our campus, within the local community and in the world around us. From the continuous improvements we make toward our undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, to the world-class professionals

we send out in a variety of health and wellness professions, one of our primary jobs is to send out “vitalistic disruptors” to the current, established system of “sick care” that perpetuates today’s society. However, as the leaders of the global vitalistic healthcare revolution, we are tasked with more responsibilities than those just on our own turf. Therefore, we have to go out and spread our message to others, which is why I am excited to announce the commencement of a two-year, 60-city IMPACT tour in 2015. The tagline for this tour is: IMPACT—“the intersection of innovation, prosperity and social change.” You will not want to miss out on this special event when it comes to your city, so stay tuned for an official announcement on when we will be in your city in the near future.

The next time I write my letter for Your Extraordinary LIFE, it will be springtime, so I wish you well during this winter season. Don’t be a stranger until then; come to the campus where its truly about the philosophy, art and science of your incredible service to humanity and to see and feel the energy on campus. Also, make sure that even during the cold, dark months of the year, wherever you are, you still bring comfort to those around you by offering warm smiles and powerful adjustments that turn the power on.

Yours in Chiropractic,

Guy F. Riekeman, D.C.President

LIFE Alumni and Friends!

Greetings,

‘At Life University, we are in the business of making an

IMPACT—on our campus, within the local community and in the world

around us.’

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ContentsYour Extraordinary LIFEThe Alumni Magazine of Life University

2 LIFE on the Road Life University’s Executive, Enrollment and Advancement Teams

19 Upcoming Events Calendar Opportunities to Connect with LIFE

20 Alumni and Friends Update Keep in Touch with LIFE Graduates

22 Lasting Purpose Year 2 of Lasting Purpose Program, Planned Giving, Pitch It!

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Greg HarrisVice President for University Advancement

Mary Ellen LeffardAlumni Relations Manager

Kelsey DonaldsonAlumni Relations Coordinator

Will BrooksCommunications Coordinator

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It is the purpose of Your Extraordinary LIFE to promote the events, accomplishments, accolades and philosophies of Life University and its faculty, staff and students to current, prospective and former students, as well as the academic community at large. Life University is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1974. For more information, write to Life University, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060, or visit LIFE.edu.

Material in this publication may not be reprinted without written permission from the editorial offices in Marietta. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2014 Life University. Printed in the USA.

Pictured (l-r): Dr. Chuck Ribley, Dr. Richard Bend, Barbara Bend, Rich Giuli, Dr. Amie Bend (’96), Dr. Guy Riekeman, Dr. Deborah Pogrelis (’78), Dr. Jay Handt, Dr. Selina Sigafoose-Jackson (’89), Dr. Sharon Gorman (’84) and Greg Harris.

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Fall CE Recap

Inaugural Alumni and LIFEforce 1000 Awards

State Reps Map

President’s Report 2014

LIFE’s Campus Report

Athletics Roundup

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ON THE ROADfell short of winning the championship match, we were thankful for the support and presence of our alumni and friends. By the weekend’s close, we recruited five additional State Reps, including Drs. Jeff Klein (’95), Brett Wartenberg (’87), Scott Brown (’89), T. Shane Palmer (’89) and Wendy Jacobs (’94).

ALABAMA We had our game faces on as we headed down the road to Auburn for the Alabama State Chiropractic Association’s (ASCA) annual convention. In addition to hosting a packed alumni and friends breakfast, we also proudly sponsored Dr. Eric Plasker (’85) as a convention speaker. Dr. Darla Lasseter (’11) signed up as our third Alabama State Rep and Dr. Judy Lipka (’82), former president of the ASCA, was selected as the 2014 Alabama Chiropractor of the Year. A few months later, Mary Ellen Leffard returned to Alabama to see some of our neighboring alumni and friends. Visits included new graduates Drs. Melissa (’14) and Jubal (’13) Matthews, who signed up as State Reps, State Rep Dr. James Fox (’87) and Dr. Diana Hudgins Brown (’90), who signed up as a class reunion co-chair.

SOUTH CAROLINA As part of the LIFE team spent time in Auburn, other members headed to the shore for the South Carolina Chiropractic Association’s (SCCA) annual convention in Myrtle Beach. It was standing room only at the LIFE-sponsored opening session by Dr. Eric Plasker (’85), who spoke on how to “Release the Bigness Within You.” LIFE also held a well-attended reception for our alumni and friends. Welcome Drs. Ron Swain (’05), Jeannine Rummel (’11) and Glenn Geada (’97) as your newest State Reps.

NEW YORK As our 2013–2014 fiscal year came to a close, we had one final After Hours in Long Island. Held at the breathtaking Insignia Restaurant, Greg Harris and Mary Ellen Leffard had a great evening with some familiar Smithtown faces. Thanks to Drs. Peter Curcio (’88), Jessica DeGorter (’10), Scott Brunengraber (’99) and Michael Carnes (’06) for your support and Drs. Jonathan DeGorter (’13) and Phil Facquet (’90) for signing up as State Reps.

The Executive, Enrollment and Advancement teams at Life University are on the road year-round, hosting alumni events and making personal visits to connect and engage with our vibrant alumni and friends all over the country.

You may have seen these familiar faces at a recent convention or in your private practice. In the past six months, the Advancement Team has collectively visited more than 160 alumni and friends!

To see where we are headed next, check out our Events Calendar at Alumni.LIFE.edu/Events, and if you see us out and about, be sure to introduce yourself!

Here’s where we visited from mid-May to August:

Pennsylvania LIFE took Philadelphia by storm for The Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC), one of the biggest tournaments of the year for the LIFE Undergraduate Rugby Team.

In addition to showcasing our athletic prowess on one the biggest stages, we hosted a very successful After Hours in downtown Philadelphia. Thanks to our State Reps, Drs. Richard Cobb (’82), Steven Fleisher (’87) and Gary Scardino (’96), and Vice President of the International Alumni Association of Life University (IAALU) Stu Katzen (’97) for spreading the word! Although the Life U Running Eagles

Alumni Relations Manager Mary Ellen Leffard with the newest South Carolina State Rep, Dr. Jeannine Rummel (’11).

Drs. Melissa (’14) and Jubal (’13) Matthews

Judy Lipka

Drs. Gary Scardino (’96), and Stu Katzen (’97)

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MISSOURI Mary Ellen Leffard kicked off the new fiscal year with a Midwest road trip. Her first stop was to see State Rep Dr. Robert Arnone (’02), who recently moved just blocks from charming downtown St. Charles. He is excited for additional space to be able to host students and lecturers in his practice. Down the road in St. Louis, Dr. Ken Osia (’82) welcomed Leffard with open arms into his practice. Having been a former tour guide, he gave her a personal tour of downtown St. Louis.

ILLINOIS After wrapping up our Missouri visits, we crossed the Missouri border and headed into Illinois. Mary Ellen Leffard met with Dr. Patrick Komeshak (’96) and his wife Dr. Shannon Komeshak (’95), who both run a huge practice in Belleville. By the end of the visit, Patrick had agreed to be our third Illinois Sate Rep.

GEORGIA “33 Principles” set the tone for the Georgia Chiropractic Council (GCC) annual convention held at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. LIFE sponsored a special evening out for prospective students, current students, doctors, CA’s and their staff. Attendees were invited to enjoy a special reception and an inspirational presentation by LIFE President Dr. Guy Riekeman, “The Power of One (Part II).” More than 70 people filled the museum’s amphitheater to hear Dr. Riekeman’s empowering message on how they can be leader in health care and their community. It was truly a great evening for all who attended.

FLORIDA Leading up to the Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA) national convention, Mary Ellen Leffard visited local alumni and friends just outside Orlando. Visits

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included Dr. Dennis Ostrowski (’92) of Sunshine Tables, State Rep Lisa Michel-Green (’06) and reunion co-chair Faye Golden (’09). In addition, Drs. Todd Bodanza (’95), Robert Lupo (’85), Christian Thompson (’00), Fred Freed (’85) and Steven Edelson (’95) all agreed to help with their upcoming 2015 reunion. While at the FCA convention, LIFE hosted a Hospitality Suite in an effort to connect with our alumni and friends in a more intimate setting. Over the course of the two nights, more than 75 people stopped by the suite with nine agreeing to join our State Rep tribe.

ENGLAND Our sights were international-bound as LIFE made a visit to rugby alumnus Phil Delport (’86), who runs a very successful practice in Ewell, Surrey. The South Africa native spent the afternoon reminiscing with Erin Dancer. Although far away, he still keeps in touch with his rugby classmates and tries to attend local rugby matches as often as he can. He also made the long trek back to Marietta, Georgia, to attend our Fall CE with his family. l

STAY IN TOUCH Our communication is a two-way street. Without your most up-to-date contact information, we are unable to let you know about all kinds of LIFE happenings. Visit Alumni.LIFE.edu/MyProfile to ensure that we have your correct contact information.Ladies, if you have been married since graduation and have changed your name, please be sure to update your information with us and provide both your maiden and married names.

NO ONE LIKES SPAM! In addition to our quarterly magazine, the Alumni Relations Office sends a monthly newsletter directly to your inbox! To ensure that you continue to receive all of the latest news and events, please add [email protected] to your email address book or safe sender list.

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The Generations Wall UnveilingTo kick off the weekend, LIFE and the Bend family unveiled the Generations wall, the newest edition to campus. Serving as a marker to recognize past and current family lineage connected to LIFE and/or Chiropractic, the wall will be the beacon that inspires other families to follow. Generations was made possible through the generous leadership gifts contributed by the Bend family, who understand the vision and importance of this project. Many individuals eagerly

signed up to participate and secure their family’s place in the recognition. Contributions will be earmarked to support building the William M. Harris Center for Clinical Education.

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A few tangible results include: • 1,618 registered attendees with almost 1,500 attending classes

• 20 percent increase in attendance on Wednesday compared to last year

• 19 nutritionists, eight athletic trainers and 20 psychologists attended courses for their profession-specific licensure requirements

• Seven class reunions were held with reunion gifts totaling more than $40,000

• Six new President’s Circle contributors

• 19 new State Reps and two International Reps

• 15 new LIFEforce 1000 doctors

• Two additions to the Path of Heroes: Ralph and Wilma Ungerank

• 800-plus attendees at Friday morning’s Plenary Session, “The Office of the Future”

Our annual Fall CE Event, held Oct. 1-5, was a tremendous success! Celebrating its fourth year, Fall CE has continued to bring excitement and energy to Life University’s campus. This year, more than 1,600 attendees from all over the world gathered for five days of learning, networking and socializing.

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It truly is a wonderful life that the campus can host this large event. Not only does Fall CE help LIFE alumni and friends get their necessary CE credits, but it allows for camaraderie and fraternization. Be sure to mark your calendars for 2015 Fall CE, Sept. 30-Oct. 4. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Life University also wishes to thank its 63 corporate sponsor and vendors who made our Fall CE event so successful.

State Rep ReceptionTo finish off the weekend, the Alumni Relations Department hosted a reception for State and International Reps to network, mingle and suggest program improvements. The program, which was launched in January 2013, helps connect alumni and friends worldwide back to LIFE. Our Tribe of representatives helps maintain contact with local alumni and friends and the University. In total, our program has flourished to a total of 145 representatives. If you would like to join, please contact Alumni Relations Manager Mary Ellen Leffard at [email protected].

30th and 35th ReunionsThe Classes of 1979 and 1984 each had their own reunions to reminisce and spend time with old friends. Friday evening, 25 members of the Class of 1979 and their spouses and guests attended the 35th class reunion dinner. Mentor and LIFE’s first faculty member Gerry Clum, D.C., was also present; and co-chairs, Drs. Mike Tetrault, Tom Klapp, Richard Olson, Jim Murdock, Mike Petrie and Mark Anthony, took the floor to think back about their time spent at what was then Life College. To end the evening and honor their 35th reunion, classmates were asked to immortalize their love and dedication to LIFE by writing their memories, thoughts or goals on a piece of paper. These memories were placed inside of the classes’ Peace Pole, which is planted in The Garden of Lasting Purpose on campus.

In celebration of their 30th reunion year, 35 members of the Class of 1984 united in fellowship for their reunion breakfast Saturday morning. Drs. Tom Sidoti, Michael Fox, Sharon Gorman, Jean-Marc Slak and Gerry Clum addressed their classmates about why they choose to give back to LIFE. Afterward, all other classmates were invited to speak candidly about their love of LIFE. The breakfast concluded with a slideshow, reunion footage and a class picture.

‘Boots, BBQ & Bling’ PartyEach year, LIFE hosts a party for our alumni and friends to reminisce and reconnect with old friends. This year, our party theme was “Boots, BBQ, & Bling,” and we had an amazing turnout of more than 250 people. The party was kicked off with some fun cowboy activities, and people gathered to play lawn games like horseshoes and corn hole. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to step into a western-themed photo booth to take goofy photos. Class reunions were also celebrated for the Classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009. Thank you to all the reunion chairs who helped make this event possible and to all of the generous donors who contributed to their class reunion gifts! If you would like to contribute to your class gift, visit Alumni.LIFE.edu/ReunionGift.

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THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENTS ARE:

Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr., D.C. (’84)Lasting Purpose: To Love AwardHonors an individual who exemplifies his/her love and pride for LIFE Recognized by his peers as one of LIFE’s most ardent supporters, Dr. Larry Marchese has demonstrated the highest level of pride and love for Life University. In addition to being a President’s Circle contributor and a class reunion co-chair, he selflessly serves as president of the IAALU Board of Directors. When Marchese isn’t advocating LIFE and Chiropractic through various social media channels, he is at LIFE-sanctioned events, including rugby matches, Fall CE and student recruitment events. Aside from his loyal service to LIFE, Marchese is also a dedicated professional and political leader on both

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the state and national levels. He has a tremendous spirit that truly exemplifies Lasting Purpose—an ideal we hold so dear at LIFE.

Linda Eisen-Slak, D.C. (’84) State Rep of the YearHonors a State Rep who actively engages, educates and reconnects their state alumni and friends to LIFELIFE’s State Rep program, which kicked off in early 2013, aims to reconnect local state alumni and friends to the University. When asked if she would serve as one of the first liaisons of the program, Dr. Linda Eisen-Slak enthusiastically agreed and has since been a model State Rep. In addition to hosting the first After Hours in her Massachusetts home, Eisen-Slak has recruited three other State Reps in the state, planned a LIFE get-together in conjunction with the state association meeting and provided candid feedback to advance the program. Her personal commitment of time and resources has been instrumental in ensuring LIFE alumni and friends remain connected to the University no matter where they live.

Kevin Fogarty, D.C. Honorary Alumnus AwardHonors a non-LIFE alumnus who has dem-onstrated exceptional commitment and support for the mission and spirit of LIFEDr. Kevin Fogarty makes it his life work to support vitalistic principles, and he is undoubtedly a strong supporter and friend to

LIFE. Throughout his career, Fogarty has consistently supported LIFE’s mission and vision, and he has worked tirelessly to advance the University and Chiropractic. In addition to financially supporting LIFE through the President’s Circle, he humbly serves as chairman of the development committee and actively recruits students through LIFEforce 1000. While in the field, he has served as former president of his state association and has received countless accolades and honors. Fogarty lives with a sense of purpose that is often greater than one individual, and we are honored for his commitment and support.

Michael Viscarelli, D.C. (’10)Young Alumnus AwardHonors a younger LIFE alumnus (graduated within the last 10 years) for his/her outstanding professional achievementsCompassion is a consistent theme in Dr. Michael Viscarelli’s resume, and it captures the essence of his remarkable success over the past four years. With hard work and determination, Viscarelli co-built successful entrepreneur ventures, AMPED and LAUNCH, to provide mentorship and development programs for chiropractors. Affectionately known as the “student guardian,” Viscarelli provides aspiring chiropractors the necessary training and inspiration to grow their businesses. He proactively visits local colleges, offers numerous Google Hangouts and regularly invites students into his private practice. In addition, Viscarelli is a champion in his community and is dedicated to serving others.

7Eric Plasker, D.C. (’85) Distinguished Alumnus AwardHonors a LIFE alumnus who has reached the pinnacle of success in his/her career and have brought credit to themselves and LIFEDr. Eric Plasker is not only practicing his soul purpose, he’s living it. The international best-selling author of the 100 Year Lifestyle makes it his life work to promote a new healthcare model that includes chiropractors as leaders in their communities. In addition to speaking at virtually every chiropractic college, state association and international association, Plasker has been featured in hundreds of TV, radio and print media pieces. Within five years, his wellness messages have touched more than one million around the world. Today, he aims to create a tribe of strong practices inspired to be passionate about wellness and Vitalism. Plasker embodies the spirit of LIFE and is one of the profession’s most dynamic leaders.

Chuck “River” Ribley, D.CFundraising Volunteer AwardHonors an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership in raising money and organizing groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects that benefit LIFESince the beginning, Dr. Chuck “River” Ribley has been one of the most passionate and benevolent supporters of LIFE, not only through his support financially, but also through his expertise in fundraising, leadership and stewardship. As LIFE’s founder and former board chairman, Ribley has devoted himself to the enlistment of others so that LIFE could continue to grow. He led the 2003-2004 fundraising efforts to save the school and most recently, garnered donations for the Generations wall. He exhibits the best qualities of a volunteer: extraordinary generosity, commitment to the cause and the willingness to do whatever needs to be done.

The Bend FamilyDonor Legacy AwardHonors an individual, couple or family that has made a significant impact on the University through financial contributionsFor 1996 LIFE alumna Amie Bend, D.C., her husband Rich Giuli and her parents Dr. and Mrs. Richard and Barbara Bend, ensuring the legacy of LIFE is a family affair. They are active leaders that support the work and growth of the University in many ways. The Bend family is also a chiropractic legacy, each member with their own special story to

tell. Together, through their generous contributions to the Generations wall, they are able to leave something behind that will forever symbolize LIFE’s lineage, and in that spirit, the Bend family has ensured LIFE’s dream will remain an ongoing reality. l

LIFEFORCE 1000 AWARDS

During the July 2014 LIFE Vision Seminar, LIFEforce 1000 conferred service awards to a few insiders who have been exemplary in their service over the last year.

Drs. Laurie and Lou Briegel (’82), Dr. Dawn Cadwallader (’96) and Dr. Eddy Diaz (’96) were recognized in front of their peers with the Majestic Eagle Service Award. Dr. Sharon Gorman (’84) was presented with the LIFEforce 1000 Chiropractor of the Year Award.

These five outstanding doctors have distinguished themselves by being symbols of vision, leadership, bravery, courage, honor, pride, determination and grace. These chiropractors, like eagles, live in the heights of possibility. They set goals, discuss ideas, inspire others and press on toward greatness! When facing a storm, they utilize this power to propel themselves forward and upward to their next dream and possibility, while assisting others to do the same. The eagle says, “I will soar!” These attributes clearly describe Drs. Gorman, Briegel, Cadwallader and Diaz, who serve their community and the chiropractic profession with grace and a deep commitment to making a difference in the world.


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Pictured (l-r): Drs. Cierra Hoffman, Dawn Cadwallader, Laurie and Lou Briegel, Eddy Diaz and Gilles LaMarche.

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One more fiscal year is in the books, and it was yet another that saw tremendous growth for Life University’s brand and the chiropractic profession. Much of that growth can be attributed to the thousands of you who have contributed your time, talents and treasure to making this past fiscal year one to remember. With a significant increase in alumni engagement, including more donors, State Reps and LIFEforce 1000 doctors, our financial integrity has been further strengthened to unprecedented levels that have us positioned to continue making progress toward our 20/20 Vision.

One landmark highlight from this past fiscal year was the launch of the quarterly LIFE Vision Seminar. LIFE Vision is a two-day event designed to bring current and future chiropractic leaders with Life U’s values and vision together to connect and recharge. Think of it like TED for chiropractors. Hundreds of great chiropractic minds and hearts all come together to pool their insights and energy, remind themselves why they love what they do and teach themselves how to do it better. The inaugural LIFE Vision seminar was held the weekend of July 26-27, 2013, and the unique philosophy-driven presentations delivered from some of the most esteemed chiropractors in the profession have made it a can’t-miss event every quarter.

Another highlight from this past fiscal year was the 18% Tipping Point Campaign, a campaign for Chiropractic, by Chiropractic. The Tipping Point is derived from Malcolm Gladwell’s research that when 18 percent of a culture adopts

an idea, product or service, it goes from a rare phenomenon to an unstoppable movement. How do we reach this magical 18 percent number, you ask? That’s where AmpLIFEied comes in—a free social media platform that anyone can join to connect all their social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) for the purpose of sharing messages to a wider audience with just a single click. AmpLIFEied serves as a content hub where countless chiropractic messages can be shared in this efficient and simple way. It is the richest resource of TIC material, like Kid Natural for your patients, and it’s free. If every chiropractor joined AmpLIFEied and shared the chiropractic message, the profession would enjoy unparalleled success.

As both a University and profession, we must not become stagnant and content with the status quo, but instead continue to move forward and progress. This past fiscal year was one where we obviously did not rest on our laurels and were relentless in our pursuit of a better and more vitalistic tomorrow. In order to reach where it is we want to go, we have to have this same mindset moving forward. I’m looking forward to seeing how the momentum of this past fiscal year propels us into the next fiscal year.

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Giving, Loving, Serving

Sidney B. O’Gorman, D.C. (’83), is a LIFE alumna and new scholarship donor who lives and practices locally in Atlanta at Cotton Exchange Chiropractic. She recently established The Gift of Mirth Scholarship, which is dedicated in memory of Dave Auten, D.C. (’83), who passed away unexpectedly in June 2012. “I believe that very special people are drawn to our profession,” O’Gorman explains. “I want to support them in their journey by helping to ease their financial barriers.”

During her time in practice, O’Gorman, like many other LIFE alumni, has realized just how fortunate she was to receive her

Pam Stucky-LaGuardia, D.C. (’90), comes from a large chiropractic family, two of which are set to graduate from Life University in 2015, so it comes as no surprise that she and her husband and fellow LIFE graduate Jay LaGuardia, D.C. (’90), are proud capstone supporters of one of the newest markers on the University’s campus, Generations. The Generations wall, unveiled during the 2014 Fall CE, stretches 90 feet in length and is located in front of the Learning Resources Center. It recognizes families with multiple generations of LIFE graduates or chiropractic families with at least one LIFE graduate.

“It seemed a natural fit to acknowledge our family legacy of 20 chiropractors,” Stucky-LaGuardia says

education from the University. However, she is an ambassador for LIFE not only due to the skills she acquired during her time here, but also because of where she sees the University heading in the future. “LIFE attracts incrdible people. They come in all ages and previous professions to learn how to be amazed by the magic of the human body,” she says. “We learn how to help people love and care for their physical well-being.”

O’Gorman truly believes that all LIFE alumni should give back to their school. “It’s the cycle of life,” she continues. “Life College was built on dreams and hard work, and Life

University is a continuation of those dreams and hard work. We should all help.”

Her example of service is one that is exemplified throughout her entire life, as her 30-plus years of being in practice serves as a daily reminder of the benefits that one can receive when they are the ones who give. “My service is my time and knowledge,” O’Gorman says. “I am fortunate to have a job whereby the end of the day brings a feeling of having achieved a life of service.”

when explaining why she, her husband and Drs. Steve and Cindy Mickelson’s (Stucky-LaGuardia’s brother and sister-in-law) support the Generations project. The Mickelsons graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1975, and they have chosen to support LIFE because of what it stands for. Stucky-LaGuardia adds, “It’s important to give back to the establishment that gave you the initial tools necessary to be successful.”

Stucky-LaGuardia’s father, L. Joe Stucky, D.C., is the founder of Stucky Chiropractic Center, which has served the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, community for 55 years. Stucky-LaGuardia and her husband took full ownership of her father’s practice in 1994 and continue to own and practice there today. Stucky-

LaGuardia’s parents were initial founders and supporters of both LIFE and Life Chiropractic College West up until their passing.

“Our family lives by my Dad’s philosophy,” Stucky-LaGuardia notes. “’When you take care of patients according to their needs, your needs will be met.’ It is that simple. Success, happiness and wealth in life come from giving, loving and serving. This is how we were raised, and our family will continue to pass on this philosophy for generations to come.”

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ENGAGEMENT TRENDS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONFor the Period Ending June 30, 2014

Total Assets $115,469,332

Total Liabilities $72,740,662

Total Net Assets $42,728,670

LIFE UNIVERSITY, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES June 30, 2014

Student Services 11.79%Operations and Maintenance 7.79%

Auxiliary Enterprise 6.77%Academic Support 4.53%

Public Service 1.56%

Instructional and Research 33.88% Institutional Support 23.29%

LIFE UNIVERSITY, INC. REVENUE BY SOURCE June 30, 2014

Auxiliary Enterprise 5.20%Other 1.2%

Private Contributions 1.2%

College of Chiropractic 78.77% Undergraduate and Masters 13.63%

Fiscal Year 2012 Fiscal Year 2013 Fiscal Year 2014 Fiscal Year 2014 Goals 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014

Total Number of Donors 243 376 551 500

Total Number of Gifts 2,054 2,740 3,903 5,000

Total Number Raised $815,477 $1,158,013 $1,322,323 $1,250,000

Total State Reps 102 100

Total Alumni Engaged 1,453 2,317 3,075 3,000

LIFEforce 1000 559 615 704 703


Green($300 – $499)

Dr. James W. CassilloDr. Tanya DejkunchornDrs. Eddy L. and Neia Diaz-ValeroDr. Kenneth S. EarleyDr. Andrew C. EiseleDr. Robert S. FogartyDr. Michael C. FoxDr. Robert S. GiseDr. Leslie M. KingDr. Kerry A. KramerDr. Bernadette J. LavenderLupo Chiropractic Life Center, PCDr. Leif A. MartenssonDr. Troy M. MayDr. Michael A. PryorDr. William ReddyDr. Brent D. RussellDr. Robert D. ShireDr. Stephanie SullivanDr. Mark J. TobiasDr. Michael L. Tomasello, Jr.Dr. Winfield S. Zehrung

Gold($500 – $799)

Mr. John P. BarrettDr. Heidi BendaMrs. Daisy BucknerDr. Winston K. Carhee, Jr.Dr. William S. CookDr. David CoveyDr. Beverley DemetriusDr. Lydia L. DeverDrs. Adam and Sandra ElbaumDr. Linda E. ElkinsMs. Sandy EverageDr. Tim GrossMr. Garrett GundersonDr. Jonathan R. HoltzmanDr. Marc HudsonDr. Durie D. Humber, Sr.Dr. Salvatore LaRussoDr. James A. LouroMs. Cynthia J. LundDr. Mark R. MaiyerDr. David MayerDr. Matthew McCoyMs. Christine NadineDr. Michael NathansonDr. James H. OppenheimMr. Jesse PanuccioQuintessential ChiropracticMrs. Rowena RichDr. Ruth A. RossDr. Jerry R. ScharDr. Marc P. SchneiderDr. Steven SchramDr. Frank K. SchwitzDr. Ronald C. SinagraDr. Michael D. SmithDr. Steven R. Watts Dr. Randall C. Williams

Great Eight($800 – $1,199)

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. AitaDr. Erin AndersonThe Honorable Roy E. Barnes Dr. Sebastian S. Bonnin-Girod, IVDr. Lindsay A. BourqueDr. Brian T. CapraDr. Stephane ChillisDr. Don ChinnickDr. Craig CocekDr. Michael CohenDrs. John and April CowanDr. Jason DeitchDr. Philip B. DelportDr. Paul L. Donaldson, Jr.Dr. Julie DonosoElmsdale Community Chiropractic

Center Inc.

List of Donors A recognition of those who made gifts during the 2014 Fiscal Year, July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014.

Dr. David P. EugsterDr. Catherine E. FranklinDrs. Daniel and Kimberly GambinoGJTA Enterprises, Inc.Dr. Kelly GrahamDr. R. James GreggDr. Karen HenardDr. Stuart E. HoffmanDr. Karen Hwang Dr. William G. KesselDr. Albert KimDr. Ernie F. Landi Dr. Steve J. LandryDr. Paul D. McCartneyDr. Trevor MiddletonDr. Fred A. MillerDr. Bridget MonaghanMr. Thornton MuirDr. Sean MurphyDr. Faheem NasirDr. and Mrs. Joshua NikkanenDr. Brad NormanDr. and Mrs. Alan O’ConnorDrs. Tom and Jeanne OhmDr. T. Shane PalmerDr. Gregory PayneDr. Meg PickeringDr. John RaeDr. Denise A. RasselDr. Marc C. SaulnierDr. and Mrs. Gary T. ScardinoDr. Kevin SnelgroveDr. Fredric SoDr. Dmitri SokolovDr. Gary SullengerDr. David Tannenbaum, Jr.Dr. Jeremy Throness Dr. and Mrs. Daniel TimmermanDr. Dave VecchioDr. Alana WayDr. Tim WoodDr. Jeffrey P. Zaika

Supporters ($1,200 – $1,973)

Dr. Adam J. ApfelblatDr. Randall BoutwellDr. Cynthia A. BoydDrs. Louis and Laurie BriegelDr. Erik J. BrowerDr. Austin L. CohenDrs. Anthony and Patricia ColasurdoDr. Christopher J. CollocaDr. Henry J. CousineauDr. and Mrs. Robert CrystalDr. and Mrs. Ralph D. DavisDr. James A. DiBlasiDr. Jean-Claude DoornickDr. Vince J. ErarioDr. Denise G. EvansGEICODr. Paul GroulxDr. Jerry L. HardeeDr. Anthony T. HardnettDr. and Mrs. Bruce J. HarmanMr. Gregory R. HarrisDr. Danita T. HeagyDr. Jerry I. HochmanDr. and Mrs. John A. Hofmann, Sr.Dr. Kreg D. HufferDr. Stuart E. KatzenDr. Christopher B. KentDr. Ronald O. KirkMrs. Kim KlappDr. Thomas M. KlappDr. and Mrs. Erik D. KowalkeDr. Kevin L. LenahanDr. Douglas LeonDr. Jeffrey J. LupoDr. and Mrs. Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr.Dr. Eric T. MarksonDrs. Ronald and Mary ObersteinMr. Daniel PayneDr. Palmer M. PeetDr. Deborah A. PogrelisMs. Karen PrestonDrs. Daniel and Kristin RibleyDrs. Corey B. and Toni A. Rodnick

Drs. Drew and Lisa RubinDrs. Patrick and Geraldine RyanDr. Rob M. ScottDr. William J. VoyceDrs. Stephen and Claire WelshDr. James M. WhillansDr. Daniel S. YachterDr. David E. YachterDr. John F. Zimmerman, Jr.

1974 Founders ($1,974 – $4,999)

AIG Matching Grants ProgramDr. Darcy A. Andersen Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Bend, Sr.Dr. Louis Pierre BrunelDr. Brian O. BurnsDr. Clarise Chan Dr. Gerard W. ClumDrs. Norman Colby and

Cathy Jo Wendland-Colby Dr. Justin CoopDrs. Dean and Jen DePiceDr. John W. DownesElevation HealthEMSA Fund, Inc.Florida Chiropractic SocietyDr. Mark FoullongDr. Sharon R. Gorman and

Mr. Ron GormanDr. and Mrs. Jay HandtDr. B. J. HardickDr. Judith L. HatchDr. Mark HermanDrs. Kevin Jackson and Selina M. Sigafoose-

JacksonMr. Bill Jarr and Mrs. Sheila Jarr Dr. and Mrs. David B. KochDr. Tyler KongDr. James W. LangfordDr. Michael T. LaRoccaDr. Joel E. MargoliesMr. Trevor S. MillerDr. Gary R. PennebakerDr. and Mrs. Charles E. RibleyDr. Guy F. RiekemanDr. Bradbury N. RobinsonDr. Andrew T. ScottDr. Gary StewartDr. Yoo SungwonDr. Darryl ThomsonDr. and Mrs. Michael L. UngerankDrs. Gary and Susan WalsemannDr. and Mrs. Steven Warfield

Advocates ($5,000 – $9,999)

Dr. Debra S. FlynnDr. and Mrs. Kevin G. FogartyDrs. Jeremy and Amanda HessDr. Mark D. LagerkvistDrs. Jay LaGuardia and

Pamela Stucky-LaGuardia Dr. Gregory D. LomanDrs. Steven and Cynthia MickelsonDr. and Mrs. Tom MorganPatient Media, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Bradley S. Rauch

Leaders ($10,000 – $24,999)

Dr. Amanda L. ApfelblatApple Matching GiftsThe Community Foundation for

Greater Atlanta, Inc.Dr. Irene GoldHealth Missions Drs. Gilles and Melissa LaMarcheMr. Joseph SmithDr. Roy W. Sweat

Entrepreneurs ($25,000 – $49,999)

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Lupo

Visionaries($50,000 – $99,999)

Mr. Richard Giuli and Dr. Amie Bend

Stewards ($100,000 – $249,999)

Foot Levelers, Inc.Standard Process, Inc.

Regents ($250,000 – $499,999)

William M. Harris Family Foundation

Sponsors($300 – $499)Dr. Daniel A. DeReuterDr. Patrick S. GallagherDr. Kathryn K. Wilson

($500 – $799)APEX EnergeticsBluffton Family ChiropracticDr. Kristen T. BurkeCard ConnectChiro Futures Malpractice Program D’Andrea Chiropractic CenterDesigns For HealthDigital Chiropractor Inc.Family Chiropractors of

Montclair, LLCDrs. Michael and Cara HallInnately Yours, LLCJuicePlusMerry X-RayDr. Christina N. PanellaDr. Bruce L. SalzingerThe Global Garden InitiativeTheDr.comTotally Booked Practice

($800 – $1,199)Abundant Life Family ChiropracticBack Talk Systems, Inc.Capital X-Ray, Inc.Care Medical Billing, Inc.CBP SeminarsChiroMatrixChiroWriteCoca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.CrossFields, Inc.Document Plus TechnologiesE-Z Bis, Inc.Foot Levelers, Inc.Future Health SoftwareDr. Danita T. HeagyDr. Diane L. JohnsonDrs. Melissa and Gilles LaMarcheNCMIC Group, Inc.Now You Know, Inc.Performance HealthRichard Wolf Medical InstrumentsDr. Diana SalzmannSigma Instruments, Inc.Dr. Debrah K. Swanberg-GrossmanThe Joint...the Chiropractic PlaceThe Masters Circle, Inc.York X-Ray, Inc.Z Technologies, LLC

($1,200 – $1,973)Eclipse Practice Management SoftwareProMassagers, LLCDr. Stephen Simonetti, Jr.Vitamix

($1,974 – $4,999)Advanced Comfort Technologies, Inc.Advanced Provider Solutions, LLCAlign Life Systems, LLCBeyond OrganicBodyPartChart, LLCChiropractic Leadership AllianceErchonia CorporationImpac, Inc.ITG DietMagnaceutical HealthDr. Stuart E. HoffmanMulti Radiance MedicalNeuroInfinitiNeuromechanical InnovationsNordic NaturalsScrip CompaniesSense Technology, Inc.Sorrels Insurance Agency, Inc.The Family Practice, Inc.The Pettibon System

($5,000 – $9,999)ChiroTouch

($10,000 – $24,999)Allied Professionals Insurance CompanyStandard Process, Inc.

Gifts In-KindMr. Daniel AtkinDr. Joseph L. EspositoDr. Richard J. FioreMr. David FullagarMr. Garrett GundersonMr. Charlee HouseKORR Medical Technologies, Inc.Dr. Andrew H. KrantzMarietta Daily JournalNeuromechanical InnovationsMr. Nickcold NicholsonMr. Chris NortonMr. Daniel PayneMs. Ninoshka RuizDr. Robin SibertMr. Ronald J. Sweeney

Faculty and Staff Dr. Michael P. AbbatinozziMrs. Patricia AbbottMs. Alberta AbercrombieDr. Shahla AbghariDr. Salman AfsharpourDr. Mark A. AmosMs. Tara L. AtkinsMr. Mario BaileyMs. Pat BanksMrs. Kathy BannisterMr. John P. BarrettMrs. Melody BartonMrs. Shelly BatcherMrs. Vickie BaxterMrs. Jeanette BhaskarDr. Debra W. BisiacchiMs. Zakiya BlakeMs. Darlena C. BlalockDr. Stephen A. BloomingdaleDr. Krista BolineMs. Brenda R. BooneDr. Cynthia A. BoydMs. Rachael BoydDr. Jill G. BradshawMs. Simone BranhamDr. Morris BraumMr. William BrooksMs. Winfrey BrownDr. Deloss BrubakerDr. Ralph E. BucciMrs. Daisy BucknerMr. Melvin BurtonMr. Dan CarltonDr. Roxanne CaronMs. Edna ClarkMs. Malissa K. ClarkDr. Gerard W. ClumDr. Michael T. Clusserath


Dr. Alena ColemanDr. Cherry CollierMs. Patricia CorreaMrs. Jennifer CraigMrs. Magi CunninghamDr. Leanne N. CuponMs. Erin L. DancerDr. Ralph D. DavisMs. Jaleh DehpahlavanMr. Craig DekshenieksMs. Deidre DeLoachDr. Beverley DemetriusDr. Samuel DemonsDr. Lydia L. DeverDr. Paul L. Donaldson, Jr.Ms. Kelsey DonaldsonDr. John W. DownesMrs. Sue DudtDr. Kenneth S. EarleyDr. James W. EatonMr. Donald Mark ElamDr. Linda E. ElkinsDrs. Hussein and Eva ElsangakDr. Vince J. ErarioDr. Susan EspositoMs. Sandy EverageDr. Mark FerdarkoDr. Edgard FigueroaMr. William FirnbachDr. Richard FranzMs. Kay FreelandDr. Steven J. GarberDr. Gwendolyn GardnerMs. Karen GatesMrs. Shannan GeorgeMs. Sailaja GoliDr. Abigail GonsalvesMrs. Latashia D. GravesDr. Tim GrossDr. Joseph GuagliardoDr. Tim D. GuestMrs. Phyllis HainesDr. Roohieh HamrangDr. Lawrence H. HansenDr. Jerry L. HardeeDr. Bruce J. HarmanMr. Aric HarpMs. Krystal HarrisMr. Gregory R. HarrisDr. Deidre HarrisonDr. Carol HobanDr. Jerry I. HochmanDr. Cierra HoffmanDr. Kathryn HoiriisDr. Ronald S. HosekDr. Laura L. HuberMrs. Rebekah JaniakMr. Bill JarrDr. William G. KesselMr. Paul KetchamDr. Leslie M. KingMs. Charletta A. KingDr. Ronald O. KirkDr. and Mrs. David B. KochDr. Kerry A. KramerDr. Christie KwonDr. Gilles LaMarcheDr. Jeffrey LanderMr. LaDerrick LanghamDr. Bernadette J. LavenderMrs. Mary Ellen LeffardDr. Alana LevyMs. Brianna LightbownMs. Cynthia J. LundMs. Tanisha MaccMs. Jessica MagazuDr. Mark R. MaiyerDr. Doug L. MarchDr. John F. MarkhamDr. Ronald G. MayneDr. Matthew McCoyMrs. Amy McIlvaneMs. Deborah McKinleyDr. Daniel L. MichelDr. Maria MichelinMrs. Jo Anne MillerDr. Steven D. MirtschinkMs. Valerie MitchellDr. David L. MjoenDr. Michael MontgomeryMrs. Bridgette MorrisMr. Thornton Muir

Ms. Christine NadineDr. Thomas E. NicholasMrs. Bonnie NicholsonMrs. Lauren M. NielsenMr. Brett NorthDr. Karen L. NumeroffDr. Tracy L. OlsonDr. James H. OppenheimMrs. Robin ParkerMr. Daniel PayneDr. Vivek PenumetchaDr. Mariana J. PerosinoMs. Stella PetersonMs. Tiffany PetersonMiss Marie PowellDr. Kerith H. PowellMr. Raj K. PradhanMs. Karen PrestonDr. Michael A. PryorDr. Keith G. RauDr. Vinnavadi RavikumarMs. Kelly A. ReadeDr. Robert J. Rectenwald, Jr.Ms. Shamere ReynoldsDr. Paula C. RhodesDr. Guy F. RiekemanDr. Florence RigbyDr. Frances RobersonDrs. Drew and Lisa RubinDr. Frank RuechelDr. Jeffrey RuppDr. Brent D. RussellDr. Peggy SamplesDr. Joyce A. SayersDr. Jerry R. ScharDr. Marc P. SchneiderDr. Frank K. SchwitzDr. Rob M. ScottDr. Susan SharkeyDr. Brian M. SheresDr. Frederick J. SherkelMs. Ellen G. SiepserMrs. Nicole SmartDr. Michael D. SmithMrs. Virginia SmithMr. Robert SterlingDr. Anquonette StilesDr. Teri L. StockwellDr. Victoria L. StrongDr. Gary SullengerMrs. Camille SullivanDr. Stephanie SullivanMr. Steve SullivanMs. Nancy SuttonDr. Roy W. SweatDr. Beatrice TapiaMs. Sandra TerryDr. George Teston, IIIMs. Amanda TimberlakeDr. Michael L. Tomasello, Jr.Mr. Adam TownsendMrs. Jennifer ValtosDr. Kent D. VandersliceMs. Kimberly WagnerMs. Laura WallaceMr. Bruce WamplerMr. Ronald WareMs. Melissa WatersMr. John S. WheelerMrs. Sharie WilliamsMs. Channon WilliamsDr. Peter J. WilsonMs. Shelia WoodMr. Matthew YohnMrs. Eileen ZebrowitzDr. Winfield S. Zehrung

President’s Circle The following individuals support the advancement of Chiropractic through their membership in the President’s Circle.

Dr. Darcy A. Andersen Dr. Jeffrey L. AitaDr. Adam J. ApfelblatDr. Amanda L. ApfelblatMr. John P. BarrettDr. Sebastian S. Bonnin-GirodDr. Randall J. Boutwell

Dr. Cynthia A. BoydDr. Laurie D. BriegelDr. Erik J. BrowerMrs. Daisy BucknerDr. Brian O. BurnsDr. Brian T. CapraDr. Winston K. CarheeDr. Gerard W. ClumDrs. Norman Colby and Cathy Jo

Wendland-ColbyDr. Christopher J. CollocaDr. Henry J. CousineauDr. John S. CowanDr. Robert CrystalDr. Ralph D. DavisDr. Jason DeitchDr. Paul L. DonaldsonDrs. Adam and Sandra ElbaumDr. Vince J. ErarioDr. David P. EugsterDr. Denise G. EvansDr. Debra S. FlynnDr. and Mrs. Kevin G. FogartyDr. Catherine E. FranklinDr. Irene GoldDr. Sharon R. Gorman and Mr. Ron

GormanDr. R. James GreggDr. Tim A. GrossMr. Garrett GundersonDr. Jay HandtDr. Jerry L. HardeeDr. Benjamin J. HardickDr. Bruce J. HarmanMr. Gregory R. HarrisDr. Judith L. HatchDr. Karen HenardDrs. Jeremy and Amanda HessDr. Jerry I. HochmanDr. Stuart E. HoffmanDr. and Mrs. John A. Hofmann, Sr. Dr. Marc HudsonDr. Kreg D. HufferDr. Kevin J. JacksonDr. Stuart E. Katzen Dr. Christopher B. KentDr. William G. KesselDr. Thomas M. KlappDr. and Mrs. David B. KochDr. Erik D. KowalkeDrs. Gilles and Melissa LaMarcheDr. Ernie F. LandiDr. Douglas LeonMs. Cynthia J. LundDr. Jeffrey J. LupoDr. and Mrs. Joseph LupoDr. Lori R. MalochlebDr. and Mrs. Lorenzo E. MarcheseDr. Joel E. MargoliesDr. Eric T. MarksonMs. Christine NadineDr. Faheem NasirDrs. Ronald and Mary ObersteinDr. Randolph C. O’DellDrs. Tom and Jeanne OhmDr. James H. OppenheimDr. Palmer M. PeetDr. Gary R. PennebakerDr. Meg PickeringDr. Deborah A. PogrelisDr. Denise A. RasselDr. and Mrs. Charles E. RibleyDrs. Daniel and Kristin RibleyDr. Guy F. RiekemanDr. Corey B. RodnickDrs. Drew and Lisa RubinDr. Marc C. SaulnierDr. Gary T. ScardinoDr. Marc P. SchneiderDr. Rob M. ScottDr. Ronald C. SinagraDr. Michael D. SmithDr. Gary StewartDr. Teri L. StockwellDr. Gary SullengerDr. Mark J. TobiasDr. Michael L. Tomasello, Jr. Dr. Michael L. ViscarelliDr. William J. VoyceDrs. James M. Whillans and

Nicole BarbaryDr. Jeffrey P. Zaika

Realizing The Vision Capital Campaign(William M. Harris Center for Clinical Education, Research, Rugby)

Dr. Shahla AbghariAIG Matching Grants ProgramApple Matching GiftsDr. Franca B. AltermanMs. Kirsten C. AndersonDr. Mark H. AnthonyDr. Amanda L. ApfelblatMs. Pat BanksMrs. Kathy BannisterDr. and Mrs. Michael J. BartellMrs. Melody BartonDr. and Mrs. Richard L. Bend, Sr.Dr. Debra W. BisiacchiMs. Darlena C. BlalockDr. Stephen A. BloomingdaleDr. Gena BofsheverDr. Krista BolineMs. Brenda R. BooneDr. Cynthia A. BoydDr. Jill G. BradshawDr. Jennifer P. BrandonDr. Morris BraumDrs. Louis and Laurie BriegelMs. Winfrey BrownDr. Ralph E. BucciDr. Brian O. BurnsMr. Melvin BurtonDr. Pasquale G. Calcagno, IIIDr. Michael P. CarnesDr. Roxanne CaronDr. Adam R. ChurchDr. Gerard W. ClumDr. Michael T. ClusserathDr. Austin L. CohenDr. Michael CohenDrs. Anthony and Patricia ColasurdoDrs. Norman Colby and

Cathy Jo Wendland-Colby Dr. Alena Coleman Dr. William S. CookCoombs ChiropracticMrs. Jennifer CraigDr. and Mrs. Robert CrystalMrs. Magi CunninghamDr. Leanne N. CuponMr. Guy D’AlemaDr. Errol DavisDr. Tanya DejkunchornMr. Craig DekshenieksMs. Deidre DeLoachDr. Samuel DemonsDrs. Dean and Jen DePiceDr. Lydia L. DeverDrs. Eddy L. and Neia Diaz-ValeroDr. James A. DiBlasiMs. Kelsey DonaldsonDr. Jean-Claude DoornickDr. John W. DownesDrNaturaDr. James W. DubelDr. James L. DuffyDr. Cris A. Eaton WelshDr. Shawn J. EbaughElevation HealthDr. Linda E. ElkinsDrs. Hussein and Eva ElsangakEMSA Fund, Inc.Dr. Vince J. ErarioDr. Susan EspositoEugster Enterprises, LLCMs. Sandy EverageDr. John A. FennDr. Mark FerdarkoDr. Maritza FernandezMr. William FirnbachFlagler ChiropracticDr. Debra S. FlynnDr. Robert S. FogartyDr. and Mrs. Kevin G. FogartyFoot Levelers, Inc.Dr. Michael C. FoxDr. Richard FranzDrs. Daniel and Kimberly GambinoDr. Steven J. GarberDr. Gwendolyn Gardner

Dr. Harold GeorgeMrs. Shannan GeorgeMr. Richard Giuli and Dr. Amie BendDr. Sharon R. Gorman and Mr. Ron GormanDr. Elizabeth GravesDr. Lisa M. GreenDr. Tim D. GuestDr. Kathryn HaagMrs. Phyllis HainesDr. Roohieh HamrangDr. and Mrs. Jay HandtDr. Lawrence H. HansenDr. Anthony T. HardnettMs. Kathy HarleyMr. Mackel HarrisWilliam M. Harris Family FoundationDr. Deidre HarrisonDr. Jeffrey S. HaskelDr. Danita T. HeagyHealth MissionsDr. Richard L. HodishDr. Cierra HoffmanDr. Kathryn HoiriisDr. Mitchell HolstenDr. Sanford L. HopkinsDr. James S. HoveyDr. Laura L. HuberDrs. Kevin Jackson and Selina M. Sigafoose-JacksonDr. Patricia A. JacksonMr. Bill Jarr and Mrs. Sheila JarrDr. Craig P. JohnMs. Susan S. JohnMs. Monyetta JoshuaDr. Stuart E. KatzenDr. William C. KeenanMs. Lynn M. KentMr. Paul KetchamDrs. Peter Kevorkian and Patti Giuliano Dr. Leslie M. KingDr. Ronald O. KirkDr. and Mrs. Thomas M. KlappDr. and Mrs. David B. KochDr. Jay KorsenDr. Kerry A. KramerDr. Christie KwonDr. Mark D. LagerkvistDrs. Jay LaGuardia and Pamela Stucky-LaGuardia Drs. Gilles and Melissa LaMarcheDr. Jeffrey LanderMr. LaDerrick LanghamDr. Michael T. LaRoccaDr. Bernadette J. LavenderDr. Kevin L. LenahanDr. Alana LevyMs. Brianna LightbownDr. Gregory D. LomanDr. Andrew Lombardi, Jr.Mrs. Nita LooneyDr. and Mrs. Joseph LupoDr. James M. LynchDr. Mark R. MaiyerDr. Doug L. MarchDr. Joel E. MargoliesDr. John F. MarkhamDr. Leif A. MartenssonDr. Troy M. MayMayer ChiropracticDr. Katrina S. MayesDr. Paul D. McCartneyMr. Thomas McCleskeyDr. Leo McCormickMrs. Amy McIlvaneDrs. Mike and Patricia McLeanDr. Daniel L. MichelDrs. Steven and Cynthia MickelsonMr. Trevor S. MillerDr. Steven D. MirtschinkDr. David L. MjoenDr. Bridget MonaghanDr. and Mrs. Tom MorganMrs. Bridgette MorrisMulti Radiance MedicalDr. James T. MurdockDr. Thomas E. NicholasMrs. Lauren M. NielsenMr. Brett NorthDr. Kevin J. O’DellDr. Richard E. Olson, IIDr. Tracy L. OlsonDr. T. Shane PalmerMrs. Robin Parker

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Patient Media, Inc.Mr. Daniel PayneDr. Mariana J. PerosinoMs. Tiffany PetersonMs. Karen PrestonDr. Vincent Preziosi, Jr.Dr. Michael A. PryorQuintessential ChiropracticDr. Tex R. Rabourn, EstateDr. and Mrs. Bradley S. RauchMs. Kelly A. ReadeDr. Robert J. Rectenwald, Jr.Ms. Shamere ReynoldsDr. Paula C. RhodesDr. Patty RibleyDr. James P. RibleyDr. Guy F. RiekemanDr. Florence RigbyDr. Bradbury N. RobinsonRoosevelt Rehab and Chiropractic, Inc.Dr. Jeffrey RuppDr. Brent D. RussellDrs. Patrick and Geraldine RyanDr. Bruce L. SalzingerDr. Frank K. SchwitzDr. Susan SharkeyDr. Robert D. ShireDr. Thomas J. Sidoti, Jr.Mrs. Patricia Sigafoose and

Dr. James M. Sigafoose*Dr. Ronald C. SinagraDrs. Jean-Marc Slak and

Linda Eisen-SlakMrs. Nicole SmartMr. Joseph SmithMr. and Mrs. Melvyn SmithStandard Process, Inc.Mr. Robert SterlingDrs. Kim and Greg StetzelMs. Susan StewartDr. Anquonette StilesDr. Eric M. StofmanDr. Susan E. StrobelDr. Gary SullengerMrs. Camille SullivanMr. Steve SullivanDr. Stephanie SullivanDr. Mignon A. SweatDr. Roy W. SweatDr. Beatrice TapiaDr. Carleen A. ThumTour Players Golf Group of Georgia, LLCDr. Aura L. TovarMr. Adam TownsendDr. Gwendolyn TuttDr. and Mrs. Michael L. UngerankDr. Kent D. VandersliceMr. Cory ViehlDrs. Gary and Susan WalsemannDr. and Mrs. Steven WarfieldDr. Ramona D. WarrenDr. James M. Watkins, IIIDr. Terry L. WattsDr. William R. WebbDrs. Stephen and Claire WelshDr. Randall C. WilliamsMs. Channon WilliamsDr. Peter J. WilsonDr. Judith J. WilsonDr. and Mrs. John F. WinnerMs. Shelia WoodDr. Daniel S. YachterDr. David E. Yachter

$100,000 AcademyThis list represents donors whose cumulative giving is $100,000 or more.

Dr. Darcy A. AndersenDr. Henry J. CousineauDr. David P. EugsterFoot Levelers, Inc.Mr. Richard Giuli and Dr. Amie BendDr. Irene Gold and Dr. Reggie Gold*Dr. William M. Harris*William M. Harris Family FoundationDr. and Mrs. Joseph P. HeffernanDr. and Mrs. Thomas M. KlappLadies for LifeLife Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph LupoDr. Randolph C. O’DellDr. Tex R. Rabourn, EstateDr. Thomas W. Retherford*Standard Process, Inc.Dr. Roy W. SweatDr. and Mrs. I. N. Toftness*Mrs. Pam Wanamaker and

Dr. Gary C. Wanamaker*

Legacy SocietyThe LIFE Legacy Society recognizes alumni and friends who support Life University through their estate plans, deferred gifts and endowed scholarships valued at $25,000 or more.

Dr. Daniel A. AbeckjerrDr. Joseph W. Accurso, Jr.Mr. William AdamsDr. Medhat M. AlattarDr. Darcy A. AndersenDr. Sol M. AordkianDr. Robert ArgoeCoach John P. BarrettDr. John S. BarrettDr. and Mrs. Michael J. BartellDr. Larry A. Bartell, Jr.Batson-Cook CompanyDr. Daun BattersbyDrs. Lisa and Dexter BeckDrs. Dexter and Lisa A. BeckDr. Richard L. Bend, Jr.Dr. Craig BerkoMs. Doris BlairDr. Loretto U. BoboDr. Gilbert BohemierDr. and Mrs. John T. BoutwellDr. Donald W. BoylstonDr. Robert BraileDr. Jennifer P. BrandonDr. Yvan J. BretonDrs. Louis and Laurie BriegelDr. James R. Brown*Dr. Deloss BrubakerDr. Leonard Budsock*Dr. Richard D. BurneskisDr. Brian O. BurnsDr. John A. CadieuxDr. Thomas E. Calhoun, Jr.Dr. George Camacho, Jr.Dr. David L. CamhiDr. Robert M. ChampagneDr. Patricia L. ChelenyakDr. James L. ChestnutMs. Edna ClarkDrs. Carolyn and Joseph ClaussDr. Art CoffmanDr. Eddy Cohen*Mrs. Bobbie CombeeDr. Timothy P. ConroyDr. William CookeDr. Francis Corbin*Dr. Hank CousineauDr. Kenneth CsillagDr. David A. CzerminskiDr. Gregory R. DanielsDr. David G. DavisDr. Alan DavisDr. Duane D. DayDr. Christophe DeanDr. Steven T. DeehlDr. Paul DelaneyDrs. Dean and Jen DePiceDr. Michael P. DeRosaDrs. Michael and Louise DesaulniersDr. Richard DesiraDr. William E. DillmanDr. Bruce J. DoraisDr. Ann DrakeDr. Douglas DrobbinDr. James W. DubelDr. Alan H. DubinDr. and Mrs. James W. EatonMr. Bruce Emery*Dr. Steven D. ErdeMs. Sandy EverageMs. Melanie Ezzel-NelsonDr. Daniel J. FensterDr. David C. Fields

Mr. William FirnbachDrs. Gary and Carolyn FishDr. Jane L. Fish and Dr. Harvey J. Fish*Flynn-Finderup ArchitectsDr. and Mrs. Kevin G. FogartyDr. Alan K. FosterDr. and Mrs. Richard A. FranksDr. Murray C. GalbraithDr. William S. GandeeDr. Frank GilbertDr. Robert S. GiseDrs. Patti Giuliano and Peter KevorkianDr. Forrest W. GoforthDr. Cory W. GoldDr. Steven J. GoldfarbDr. Steven GoldmanDr. Sharon R. Gorman and Mr. Ron GormanDr. Robert W. GrahamMrs. Janet Grassam and Dr. Ian Grassam*Dr. James GreggDr. Joseph J. GregoryDr. John F. GroneDr. John Grostic*Dr. Lee GruberDrs. Jett and Cathy GurmanDr. and Mrs. Samuel S. HaleyDr. Randall J. HammettDr. Rod HandlyDr. and Mrs. Jay HandtDr. and Mrs. Bruce J. HarmanMr. Mackel HarrisWilliam M. Harris Family FoundationDr. Ronald J. HashMrs. Marian F. Hatch and Dr. Robert Hatch*Mr. David HaygoodDr. Danita T. HeagyDrs. Kenneth and Deborah HeairlstonDr. Mark HeffronMr. Robert HenryDr. Dennis L. HeskettDrs. Jeremy and Amanda HessMs. Nancy Hill*Dr. Raymond J. HillenbrandDr. Hubert Hitchcock*Dr. Jerry I. HochmanDr. Richard L. HodishDr. Stephen A. HoffmanDr. Stuart E. HoffmanDr. Bob HoffmanDr. and Mrs. John A. Hofmann, Sr.Dr. Stephen HoodyDr. John Hopkins*Dr. Lasca HospersDr. Durie D. Humber, Sr.Dr. James K. Humber, Jr.Dr. Steven M. HumberMr. Phil JohnsonMs. JoAnn JonesMr. Roger KaiserDr. Eric S. KaplanDr. John I. Kelly, Jr.Drs. Peter Kevorkian and Patti GiulianoDr. Mildred Kimbrough*Dr. Ronald O. KirkDr. David A. KirschDrs. Josef Kish and Mary Ellen MooreDr. Thomas M. KlappDr. Mark KlingertDr. Ellis KoobyDr. Thomas KopinskiDr. Andrew H. KrantzDr. Daniel J. KribsDr. Elizabeth KruparDr. Cecil LaneyDr. Michael G. LawDr. Peter LawrenceDr. Scott LawrenceDr. Alan M. LevineDr. David M. LevinsonDr. David B. LindenDr. Ken Lipke*Dr. Kenneth O. LoganDr. Richard S. LordDr. and Mrs. Joseph LupoMr. Morris LutesDr. Peter MarasciaDr. Doug L. MarchDr. and Mrs. Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr.Dr. Carl MashikeDr. David C. MasonMr. Eddie McAshan, III

Dr. Rod McCanseMr. and Mrs. Ralph McLemore*Dr. Robert S. Mellette*Dr. Robert C. MelnikDr. Timothy C. MerrickDr. Daniel L. MichelDr. Joel S. MillerDr. Steven D. MirtschinkDr. Ronald M. MitchellDr. Roy D. MitchellDr. Dennis MizelDr. Wilson A. Morgan*Mr. Harold J. MulkeyMulti Radiance MedicalDr. Michael NathansonDr. Nada NenadovicDr. Meredith L. OudtMs. Romayne R. PalmerDr. Thomas D. PalmerDr. Thomas L. PamerDr. Don N. Parkerson, Sr.Dr. Palmer M. PeetDr. Lawrence M. PetersDr. Jerald W. PfisterDr. Bradford J. PizzaDr. Deborah A. PogrelisDr. Neil RabinDr. Robert RabinDr. Tex R. Rabourn, EstateDr. Michael Rappaport*Dr. Linda Rassel*Dr. Donald E. RayDr. Rebecca A. RayDr. Thomas W. Retherford*Dr. Charles E. RibleyMrs. Rowena Rich and Dr. Clark Rich*Mrs. Jean RileyDrs. Corey B. and Toni A. RodnickDr. Ronald RolandDr. Paul J. RosesDr. Suzan R. RossiDr. Armand M. RossiDr. Henry M. RubinsteinDr. Diana SalzmannMs. Joyce SampleDr. Walter SanchezDr. William H. ScanlanMrs. Chris Scanlan and Dr. William

Scanlan*Dr. Daniel A. SchaefferDr. Jerry R. ScharDr. Robert R. SchiffmanDrs. Ron and Alyson SchmeltzerDr. Robert R. SchultzDr. Bob SchumacherDr. William L. SescoDr. Brian M. SheresDr. Michael W. ShreeveDr. Thomas J. Sidoti, Jr.Dr. Chriss J. Sigafoose*Dr. Tina A. SigafooseDr. Kenneth SistinoDrs. Michael and Lori SmattMr. John J. SmithMr. and Mrs. Melvyn SmithMr. Robert L. SnelsonSociety of Chiro. OrthospinologyMr. Randy SoutherlandMrs. Lucy Spurgeon and

Dr. Andra Spurgeon*Dr. Gary StewartDr. Mark StudinDr. Roy W. SweatDr. Michael SwensonDr. Michele H. TakacsDr. William H. Tarlton*Dr. Timothy E. Tarry, Jr.Dr. Jim TaylorDrs. Jan Teitelbaum and Siri SmithDr. Jonathan TepperDr. Thomas ThorntonMs. Amanda TimberlakeDr. and Mrs. I. N. Toftness*Mr. Roger Tripp Mrs. Marilyn B. TuckerDr. Clarence A. UngerankDr. Gregory A. UngerankDr. Michael L. UngerankDr. Ralph Ungerank*Dr. Robert Van NoteDr. Louis Vastola

Dr. Betsy VingleMr. Bernard S. VinickDr. David E. WadeDrs. Gary and Susan WalsemannMr. W. W. Wannamaker, III*Dr. Mary J. WardDr. Mamie B. WareDrs. Stuart and Theresa WarnerDr. Neal WatkinsDr. James G. WellsDrs. Claire and Stephen WelshDr. Lisa A. WhiteDr. Eric WhitehouseDr. Gary L. WickiserDr. Janice Willhite and Dr. Frank Willhite*Dr. Nell Williams and Dr. Sid Williams*Mr. Benjamin H. WilliamsDr. Kimbrough S. WilliamsDrs. William N. and Kay WillisDr. Peter J. WilsonDr. Michael M. WolffMs. Eva E. YeomansDr. Steven ZimmermanDr. Timothy L. Zook

*Denotes deceased

Deborah Pogrelis, D.C., Chairman Henry Cousineau, D.C. Eddy Diaz, D.C.Shawn Ferguson, D.C.Kevin Fogarty, D.C. Aaron Gagnon, CPA Sharon Gorman, D.C. R. James Gregg, D.C. Jay Handt, D.C. J. Peter Heffernan, D.C. Marc Hudson, D.C.Thomas M. Klapp, D.C.Joseph Lupo, D.C. Rhonda Newton, B.A. Randolph O’Dell, D.C. Jesse Panuccio, J.D. James Tompkins, Ph.D.

Life University Board of Trustees(Fiscal year ending June 30, 2014)


• Finished the year with revenues of $900,000 in excess of budget and expenses $2.4 million less than budget, producing a positive change in net assets and an improved cash position.

• Ninth consecutive year where financial performance was better than budgeted.

• Received $75,000 donation from Mr. Richard Giuli and Dr. Amie Bend for the Generations project.

• Received $46,806 donation from Chiropractors with Compassion for the International Scholarship I.

• Launched LIFE Vision Seminar, which is a two-day shot of high-energy, high-impact inspirational and educational moments designed to bring current and future chiropractic leaders of all perspectives together to connect and re-charge.

• Launched the landmark 18% Tipping Point campaign in conjunction with AmpLIFEied, a social media network for shared content on Chiropractic and vitalistic health care.

• Men’s Club rugby team won their second consecutive Division I national championship, Undergraduate Rugby team finished as runner-up in the Division 1-A national championship and our Men’s 7s team finished made it to the semifinals in the Collegiate Rugby Championship, appearing live on NBC and NBC Sports Network.

• Intercollegiate Women’s Swimming, Women’s Wrestling and Women’s Rugby were announced as new sports to come for Fall 2014.

• Men’s basketball made its sixth consecutive trip to the NAIA National Championship Tournament.

• Hosted more than 1,600 chiropractors at the 2013 Fall CE Event.

University Highlights (July 1, 2013–June 30, 2014)

Next LIFE Vision Event Scheduled: July 24-25, 2015 SAVE THE DATE!

Register today at:

LIFEVisionSeminar.comFor a full list of receptions, gatherings, and our

exciting itinerary of inspirational messages, visit our website:

LIFEVisionSeminar.com

Questions? Call 678-331-4401 or

email [email protected]

LIFE Vision is a two-day shot of

high-energy, high-impact inspirational

and educational moments designed to

bring current and future chiropractic

leaders of all perspectives together

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LIFE UNIVERSITY IS VERY PROUD OF THE EXPONENTIAL GROWTH that it has seen since being founded as Life College 40 years ago. It’s a constant and exciting challenge for the University to find new ways to maintain the tradition of excellence already established, but also improve upon that excellence to break boundaries that once may never have been considered attainable. Whether it’s by adding physical markers that honor the chiropractic profession or those that helped make it to what it is today (i.e. Bell Tower, Eternal Flame, Path of Heroes), or by creating new events with the goal of gaining more community awareness of all that it is that LIFE has to offer (12 undergraduate and four graduate degrees, in addition to the flagship Doctorate of Chiropractic degree), the University is always striving to improve it’s campus to reflect LIFE as the thought leader in vitalistic health care.

One such improvement to campus in 2014 is the Safety Pin at the entrance of Celebration Plaza. The closed Safety Pin was originally conceived as a chiropractic metaphor and represents the neurological process of connecting the brain with the body, thus coordinating all the functions of life. It also represents the principle of how the body interacts with and adapts to the environment. The Safety Pin remains open as a daily reminder of our commitment to educate and care for the world by correcting nervous system interference through our chosen disciplines, thus reconnecting the individual with his/her innate potential and the environment that nourishes us. When we have corrected all interferences in every

person, we will then close the Safety Pin. Mission completed.In addition to the establishment of the Safety Pin on

campus, 2014 has seen an influx of new events on campus that are expected to be future staples at the University. LIFE hosted more than 500 members of the community at its inaugural Party

of LIFE, a community back-to-school block party with raffles, giveaways, informational tables for LIFE degrees and a whole lot more. Also, a new, three-part concert series was developed—Sounds of LIFE—with local, up-and-coming artists from a wide variety of genres being represented, food trucks and VIP cabanas in the beautiful Standard Process Amphitheater in Lyceum Park. Although the last concert of 2014 has passed, look out for information on our 2015 Sounds of LIFE concerts.

LIFE hopes these new events can become as popular as the annual Lights of LIFE, which will be held from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Eve. In its 25th year, Lights of LIFE has grown to be known as the most affordable holiday light show

in the Southeast. Last year, more than 100,000 visitors traveled through LIFE’s campus to take in the twinkling glow of more than one million lights. Speaking of Lights of LIFE, there is one more new event on tap for the 2014 year that you still have a chance in which to participate. Dec. 6 will mark the inaugural date for Run the Lights of LIFE, a 5K run and 1K fun run, that will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end by viewing the Lights of LIFE and enjoying hot cocoa, s’mores and an ugly sweater contest. For all of the details and to register, visit LIFE.edu/run2014. l

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Alumni After HoursOffice of Dr. Rob ShireManhattan, New York

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The International Alumni Association of Life University (IAALU) is pleased to welcome two new representatives to its Board of Directors, Drs. Amanda Hess (’03) and Jeff Getbehead (’09). The IAALU Board of Directors is comprised of alumni volunteers who are lead-ers in their communities and give tirelessly of their time to promote Life University. Hess will spearhead the Philan-thropy Committee and garner support for the President’s Circle. Getbehead will focus his efforts on the growth and expansion of the State Rep program. We welcome their expertise and insight to the Board and look forward to seeing them in action!

Dr. Vincent Perri (’81) recently published his seventh book, The Healing Space: Understanding the True Nature of Heal-ing, which focuses on two people in a serious unconditional dia-logue and how a space between them can allow for deeper healing. Perri wrote this book to aid practitioners and laypersons who are interested in helping people suffering from grief or illnesses.

Congratulations to Dr. Jean-Marc Slak (’84), who was named Chiroprac-tor of the Year by the Massachu-setts Chiropractic Society. Slak was chosen for this

award in recognition of his consistent dedication, leadership and commitment to chiropractic. Slak has been serving the Bedford, Massachusetts, community since 1987 and celebrated his 30-year class reunion at Life University this past fall—an honor well-deserved!

Dr. Art LeVine (’87) was this year’s Honoree at the Florida Chiro-practic Associa-tion’s (FCA) Boca Raton Summer Convention on June 13. In addi-tion to gener-ously serving his time to the FCA, LeVine serves in other leadership roles for the American Chiropractic Association and the Congress of Chiropractic State Asso-ciation. He is a five-time recipient of the FCA Kudos Award and has twice been voted Broward Outstanding Chiropractic of the Year. He recently took on the role of chairman to the FCA Exploratory Com-mittee and hopes to positively change the nature of insurance reimbursements in Florida and create a paradigm shift in how people work with insurance carriers. He maintains four private practices in Broward and Dade County.

Congratulations to California State Rep Dr. Danny Gambino (’90), who was named California Chiropractic Associa-tion (CCA) Doctor of the Year. In addition, he received CCA’s Distinguished Service Award. Gambino is active with the Life University Alumni

Association, LIFEforce1000 and the Life University Rugby program. He is an avid lecturer and program speaker. He main-tains two private practices in California and West Virginia and recently moved to San Diego to bring the message of chiro-practic to the sick and suffering.

Congratulations to Pennsylvania State Rep Dr. Lawrence Bagnell (’91), who recently competed in his first-ever down and dirty muddy obstacle course. He finished 822 out of 2,100 overall and 40th out of 72nd in his age group. Bagnell could be seen throughout the race supporting LIFE and the rugby team by wearing his Life U jer-sey. Upon crossing the finish line, he was joined by co-workers and patients.

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Dr. Richard (Dick) A. Whitaker (’95) passed away on July 9. He owned Foundation Chiropractic in Athens, Georgia, and was described by his patients as kind and generous. He is survived by his wife, Denise. Our thoughts and prayers with the Whitaker family.

Scott Paton (’00) spoke at the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) headquarters in Zurich on Sept. 19. Patton spoke alongside

leading figures from a variety of disciplines such as politics, business, academia and non-governmental organizations. Other speakers included ex-gold Olympians Katerina Witt and Robert Korzeniowski. Patton’s 13-year-old

son joined his father at the summit to allow him an opportunity to meet key leaders from around the world and learn the product of hard work. Patton owns a successful practice in Lutz, Florida, and has also spoken at the 2004 Greece Olympics and at the European Parliament in 2010.

Dr. Josh Wagner’s (’10) article, “Tak-ing Yes for an Answer,” was recently published in Chiro-practic Economics. The article details the importance of learning effective strategies to over-come patient objec-tions. Wagner has authored e-books on fibromyalgia and nutrition, and most recently created The Perfect Patient Fun-nel System (PPFS) for chiropractors to strengthen their practices and minimize stress. In late August, he hosted a PPFS Mastermind Retreat in Oahu. He main-tains his private practice in New York.


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DON’T BE SHY! We’d like to include your personal and professional news and

photos in upcoming issues of Your Extraordinary LIFE. Send your information to [email protected].

Congratulations to Dr. Mathew Wolfson (’10), LIFEforce 1000 doctor and new dad, for being our 1,000th “like” on the Life University Alumni and Friends Facebook page! As part of our contest, Wolfson was the winner of a new tablet. Be sure to stay current on all things LIFE by “liking” the organization at Facebook.com/LIFEAlumniandFriends.

We’d like to send our condolences to the family of Dr. Linda A. Rassel, who passed away in September. Rassel was a former member of the Life University Board of Trustees and long-time friend to LIFE.

She practiced in Okemos, Michigan, for over 30 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rassel family.

With the passing of Dr. Jim Sigafoose, the chiropractic profession has lost another of its iconic figures, and Life University has lost a friend, former Board of Trustee member and co-founder of the Uni-versity. Sigafoose passed away on July 3 surrounded by his family. Our profession has been blessed with colorful figures who both enlivened and frustrated its lead-ers and practitioners. It would be hard to find someone more colorful than Sig. Thank you for a life well-lived! l

Talk about legacy! The Rodnick-Rubinstein family gathered in front of The Hands Sculpture to celebrate the graduation of LIFE’s newest alumni, Dr. Ruvayn Rubinstein and his wife, Sara Rodnick-Rubinstein (’14). Both of their fathers, Drs. Henry Rubinstein (’83) and Corey Rodnick (’83), have been close friends since they met at Life University orientation in 1980. After 34 years, these two families have united together as one big chiropractic dynasty—Sara and Ruvayn mark the 10th and 11th chiropractors in their families. The families joined them as they crossed the stage at graduation and it was quite the crowd.

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2014-2015 LIFE’s Alumni Lasting Purpose Program

THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT Life University’s Lasting Purpose, a pillar that is actually lived by LIFE alumni and friends who make it their mission to serve the community and care for people. The Alumni Relations Department has launched a three-year program focused on this guiding principle of Lasting Purpose: To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve Out of a Sense of Abundance.

Last fiscal year (2013–2014), we celebrated the year of “To Love,” which was exemplified by your love and pride for Life University. We gave you countless tools to help you “Connect with LIFE,” all while benefiting yourself and your practice and spreading the word about vitalistic wellness.

As we enter the second year of the program, we encourage you “To Serve.” Nothing speaks more highly for a university than alumni and friends who enthusiastically serve and support it. Whether you serve

LIFE alumni and friends, grow future chiropractors or lead your professions, you’ll walk away with a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that you truly made a difference in the lives of our University’s students.

When you become engaged, you can exhibit your Lasting Purpose how and when you choose. With so many programs and commitment levels available, we’ll help you find the best and most rewarding opportunity for you.

How will you Impact the Future this year? Find out more at Alumni.LIFE.edu/LastingPurpose.

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In 2013, the University Advancement Division launched a new student fundraising program called Pitch it! Funding resources are limited for student clubs, often making it difficult for clubs to execute projects and attend events. Pitch It! gives clubs the opportunity to submit project ideas in need of funding assistance.

Within the first year, the Advancement Division helped raise more than $3,400 for the following clubs: ICPA Family Wellness Club, The Nutrition Club and Vital Source.

LIFE is excited to announce the new projects for the 2014–2015 program, and we hope your support will help bring these ideas to life.

Pitch It! Brings Innovative Student Projects to LIFE

Who Will Receive Your Property? A Look at Beneficiaries

Kappa Omicron Nu: Nu Omega Chapter With a goal of $1,680, the club will send eight members to the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo, the premiere event for professionals in the nutrition and dietetics industry.

When making lifetime decisions, deciding who your property should go to upon your death may be less complicated than knowing how to make that transfer. Understanding how to give property could be the difference in avoiding probate court, certain taxes and the ability to pass the property on at all.

First, it’s important to know that there are several types of beneficiaries. There are primary beneficiaries, contingent beneficiaries, life estate and final recipients, minors that receive trust income and debtors that receive forgiveness and restricted beneficiaries. An example of how these beneficiaries are included in a will can be read in the last

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will and testament of Benjamin Franklin—now a public document.

Let’s focus on the life estate and final beneficiaries. A life estate bequest passes on your property to a beneficiary—could be single individual or couple—for their use during their lives. Following the lifetime of a life estate beneficiary, the property is usually transferred to a final beneficiary, which can be a person or nonprofit such as Life University.

Do you have minors under your care? If you do and you own property, you should consider creating a trust for minors or possibly a trust for your grandchildren if they have older parents. Minors won’t likely have the knowledge to manage

property. Selecting a property manager of a trust is an option to consider, whether it be a family member, friend or institution. A trust for minors will provide direction for managing assets, distribute income to the minors and indicate the age and method by which property is distributed to them.

To learn more about beneficiaries, trust options and other estate planning information, contact Greg Harris at [email protected] or call (770) 426.2836. In addition, you can learn from renowned estate planning attorney Andrew Howell at LIFE’s next estate planning retreat May 14-17, 2015. Contact Harris for details about this event.

The League of Chiropractic Women: LIFE Chapter With a goal of $3,000, the club will host the second annual Afternoon Tea, a way to give back and empower women in the LIFE community and in Chiropractic.

Technique Clubs at LIFE With a goal of $1,000, the technique clubs will host a Technique Summit for students and community, and they will present on the history and benefits of each technique.

For more information or to support one of these projects, please visit Alumni.LIFE.edu/PitchItGift.

RoundupLife UBY CRAIG DEKSHENIEKS, SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

LIFE U’S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTINUES to expand its offerings for student-athletes. For the 2014–2015 academic year, there will be 11 intercollegiate teams representing the Life U Running Eagles. We have also joined the prestigious Mid-South Conference and will compete for conference championships in six sports.

There has been some re-organizing in the department. John Barrett has decided to step down as athletic director

to focus solely on coaching basketball and becoming a special assistant to President Guy Riekeman, D.C., for upcoming initiatives. Under Barrett’s tenure, various Life U teams have won five national championships, 17 student-athletes have earned All-American status, four have been recognized as Champions of Character by the NAIA and one has been named an NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Bill Firnbach, long-time associate athletic director, has been named to replace Barrett. Barrett has been grooming Firnbach

for this role for several years and the transition has been seamless. Director of Rugby Dan Payne has been named assistant athletic director.

The Athletic Department has also revamped its website. Please go to LifeRunningEagles.com and check it out. You can follow your favorite teams and get up-to-date results, schedules and learn more about individual student-athletes and their successes on and off the field. With the new website coming online, LIFE also updated its Eagle Head logo. As we move into a new era for Life U athletics, we felt is was time to modernize our logo and incorporate the light green that fans and foes have come to recognize,

while respecting the tradition and history of the previous logo. We hope you like the new look!

Some of you may wonder why Life U continues to expand its athletic department. As a full university that aspires to provide the authentic college experience for all students, having athletic teams fits that bill. Additionally, offering scholarships for qualified student-athletes is a way to increase enrollment and create another feeder program for our advanced degrees. Furthermore, as the world’s largest chiropractic college, athletics is a way to tell the chiropractic story. At the heart of Chiropractic and Vitalism is human performance.

Our student-athletes are the epitome of optimum performance. The combination of many of our degree programs is at work inside the bodies and minds of our student-athletes: exercise science, nutrition, positive psychology and, of course, Chiropractic. Having high-performance individuals wearing the Life U uniform, appearing on other college campuses and being broadcast on television and webcasts is an incredible way to showcase that story. There are numerous students in the chiropractic program today who first heard of Life U and Chiropractic through an athletic experience—either watching or participating. l

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