ChiroCongress extended a personal invitation to Palmer College to attend its mid-year convention in April. Palmer was the only college to receive the invitation, a result of a relationship developed over two years between the College and ChiroCongress leadership.


In addition, Nicole Rathje, Palmer’s director of chiropractic association relations, was asked to aid both ChiroCongress and the Michigan Association of Chiropractors (MAC) in developing their strategic plans.


An Active PSAF


The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) has experienced exponential growth in membership, leadership and opportunities to engage students and alumni. The 30-student group experienced many firsts in 2020-2021, with virtual events allowing students and alumni from across the country to participate.


Highlights from the year include:


• First-ever virtual SPIZZ night in July 2020, featuring Karen Slota, D.C. (Main,`99), team chiropractor for the Detroit Lions. Nearly 120 students from all three campuses attended the event.


• First-ever virtual clinic tour with Matt Hart, D.C. (Main,`01) and Evan Mojica, D.C. (Main,`20) led to a second tour with three D.C.s from Washington.


• First-ever virtual meeting with alumni representatives from Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Alabama and Florida.


Alumni Connect for Virtual Reunions


The cancellation of Homecoming didn’t deter alumni from gathering in a virtual space in 2020 and early 2021. Palmer Main’s 50th reunion class came together to share memories of their time on campus and provide updates on family, travel and life in and out of the profession.


PROMOTE


Alumni volunteers stepped forward in a variety of ways to support and promote both the College and the profession.


• Giving Day Advocates raised more than $8,500 in individual gifts for Giving Day.


• Alumni served as keynote speakers for virtual and in-person SPIZZ nights.


• Alumni participated in prospective student webinars to speak about the profession and what it means to be a Palmer chiropractor.


• Class volunteers helped facilitate virtual reunions and promote upcoming Homecoming events.


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