ICS Political Action Committee Raffle Winners
The 2024 Illinois Chiropractic Society Chicagoland Fall Convention was an overwhelming success, and the ICS Political Action Committee raffle followed suit. Held October 4-6 at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville, the convention featured educational sessions, a lively expo hall, and the excitement of the PAC raffle. $2,830 was raised through the PAC fundraising effort.
Dr. John Hancock of Hancock Chiropractic in Paris, and Dr. Michael Quintana of Mind Body Balance Clinic in Wheaton, were recipients of gasoline gift cards. Dr. Amanda Jennings of Ogle County Chiropractic Center in Byron won a framed print of Governor JB Pritzker’s proclamation designating October as Chiropractic Health Care Month.
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Due to the generosity of ICS Expo Hall vendors, several more prizes were added to the PAC raffle drawing. Dr. John Kulig, Dr. John Baietti, and Dr. Rick Brown each won a “Core Restore” detoxification nutrient kit provided by Ortho Molecular Products. Dr. Emily Loveland was the recipient of an anti-inflammatory product from NutriDyn. Sole Support Orthotics donated a Sole Support Orthotic product claimed by Dr. Erin Strauch-Ducat. A special thank you goes out to our generous vendors for supporting the ICS PAC.
The ICS PAC is an integral part of the overall advocacy strategy of our organization. Electing legislators who understand and support the importance of chiropractic services is essential, and the ICS PAC is the vehicle for that action. The political action committee is solely funded by ICS members, and the support from every ICS member is needed to maintain our strong voice.
Here is a great example of the PAC’s importance: in the last election, Dr. Kevin Schmidt, a practicing chiropractic physician from southwestern Illinois was elected as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. One cannot overstate the significance of having such a knowledgeable and strong advocate of chiropractic sitting in this position. Representative Schmidt, who is from Millstadt in the metro-east St. Louis area, was strongly supported by the ICS PAC in the last election. Raising funds for election campaigns is a necessary function for incumbent legislators to retain their seats. Rep. Schmidt was also recognized as ICS Legislator of the Year at the recent ICS convention.
At the convention, several ICS members increased their PAC contributions to advance to a new category of PAC sponsorship. Dr. Amanda Jennings, Dr. Arun Mani, and Dr. John Panopoulos reached the Advocate Level of giving. Dr. John Baietti, Dr. Chang Han, Dr. John Kulig, Dr. Eric Lukosus, Dr. Craig Revermann, and Dr. Betty Stasinos climbed to the Ally Level.
A special thank you goes out to all who supported the raffle at the convention, but it is not too late to make a contribution. You can give by making a one-time donation, or better yet, contributions can be made on an on-going basis by making monthly contributions along with your membership dues. It is easy to do and will help strengthen the voice of your profession and practice. You can also make a one-time contribution online with a credit card or mail a check to: ICS PAC, P.O. Box 9493, Springfield, IL, 62791.
Along with financial support, we welcome your input regarding up-and-coming chiropractic advocates as well. If you know of a candidate in your area who is running for office and is a supporter of the chiropractic profession, please let us know. Supporting incumbent legislators and new legislative challengers who can help with our cause is the focus of the ICS PAC.
CRUSADER ($1,200+)
Dr. Mark Strongin
CHAMPION ($600+)
Dr. Matthew Chenault
Dr. Joseph Coler
Dr. John Hancock
Dr. Vijay Patel
Dr. Kelly Stanfield
Dr. Sheila Woodrow
ADVOCATE ($360+)
Dr. Tim Bertelsman
Dr. Julie Bird
Dr. Clint Jackson
Dr. Amanda Jennings
Dr. Arun Mani
Dr. Douglas Matzner
Dr. Renee McMurry Gilman
Dr. John Panopoulos
Dr. Anthony Pirie
Dr. Michael Quintana
Dr. Sam Wang
Dr. Diana Welty
Dr. Mark Weigand
Ally ($200+)
Dr. John Baietti
Dr. Erin Strauch-Ducat
Dr. Tim Erickson
Dr. Chang Han
Adrienne Hersh
Dr. Thomas Koehler
Dr. John Kulig
Dr. Eric Lukosus
Dr. Kevin Moore
Dr. Craig Revermann
Dr. Betty Stasinos
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Anastasia Akrivos
Dr. David Beauchamp
Dr. Renold Bleem
Dr. Rick Brown
Dr. Rhonda Button
Dr. Carl Destefano
Dr. Kyle Dhuse
Dr. Jeffrey Dill
Dr. Dr. Oscar Erkenswick
Dr. Jason Fennema
Dr. Joe Ferstl
Dr. Michelle Franklin
Dr. Anthony Galante
Dr. Kimberly Henderson
Dr. Bridget Horan
Dr. Janet Horton
Dr. Laura Kaeske
Dr. Tim Kolbaba
Dr. John Kulig
Dr. Jason Lamarche
Dr. Khong Lamvichet
Dr. Emily Loveland
Dr. Eldon Meeks
Dr. Robbin Mitchell
Dr. Clare Ollayos
Dr. Brian Penwell
Dr. Mary Peterson
Dr. Leo Potetti
Dr. Barbara Swaive Everett
Dr. Kamal Vaid
Dr. Phil Wilkinson
