Newsletter - February 2009
Year of the Earth Ox
This year is expected to be characterized by the diligence, reliability, sincerity, strength and sound judgment of the ox. Earth is stable, but requires a lot of energy to move it. This could be interpreted to mean that it will take a lot of energy to rectify our current difficulties in the real estate (earth) market. The best times this year are predicted to come during the transition of the seasons, or earth periods, such as late April or late July. The strongest time overall will be late summer just before fall sets in.
Upcoming Meeting: March 28
Please plan to join us and your colleagues on March 28 to gather ideas, weigh professional concerns, and create a stronger local acupuncture community. Lisa, Alex and Suzzanne, your board members, will each a give a short teaching about one of our favorite clinical treatments. We will send you a notice soon about location.
Membership Renewals Due by March 15
If you have already renewed your membership, GREAT! Remember that ASDC members are listed on our website, which has proven effective for attracting new clients. Members get a 10% discount at all MAS and VAS seminars and workshops and also receive discounts from vendors and for various seminars (such as the recent Building Bridges of Integration seminar).
Volunteers for Medicaid Project Needed
Acupuncture services are now covered under Medicaid's Home and Community Based Services Waiver for persons with developmental disabilities. The Department on Disability Services in DC is very interested in having qualified providers for their consumers. We need someone to research the Medicaid requirements, find the necessary forms, summarize the steps required to apply as a qualified provider so that we can publish this information to our members.
As a professional association, we want to be responsive to our community's needs. Please contact Lisa Eaves (lisaeaves@heal-from-within.com) to volunteer for this project. We can only do this with additional help.
AAAOM Calls for Board Members
The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) is expanding and needs your help! There will be two open Board seats at the next AAAOM election in April and the organization needs committed individuals to fill these leadership positions. The AAAOM needs people with skills that can contribute to developing appropriate strategic initiatives. These skills include: understanding of governance, communication skills, understanding of the legislative process, financial acumen, and an understanding of non-profit organizational management. Any one person does not need all of these skills. Together each individual becomes a collaborative part of the team which can achieve the goals set before it. This cannot be done without your participation and support. Participate as a AAAOM Director and help define our future through your actions. Nominations are being accepted at http://www.aaaomonline.org/interactive.asp?ID=19. Please forward this to others who may have the time and talent and encourage them to apply. For more information, contact Corinne Axelrod at corinne929@gmail.com
Continuing Education Events
Go to:
www.dcacupuncture.org/conteducation.htm
Be sure to go to our website right away. Many workshops are starting soon. Check out the local workshops, two of which offer discounts to ASDC members: Steven Kaufman's patent herb workshop begins Feb. 28; Kiiko Matsumoto will teach near Baltimore March 7- 8, and Jeffrey Yuen comes to Columbia, MD April 4-5 to talk about addictions.
Distance Learning
Distance Learning with Jack Daniel, L.Ac. www.thewholecircle.com/wc.
1) The Art of Superior History Taking PLUS The Root of Diagnosis PLUS Ethics Issues in Oriental Medicine. 14.5 CEUs. Tuition: $335.
2) Ethics Issues in Oriental Medicine PLUS The Business of Acupuncture. CEUs: 10.
Tuition: $230 or $255.
3) Purchase Five (5) or more courses from The Clinical Diagnosis Series
Total Tuition: $210 up to $320. CEUs: Minimum of 8.5, Maximum of 13.5
4) Purchase Six (6) or more courses from The Advanced Seminar Program Series
Total Tuition: $210 up to $270. CEU’s: Minimum of 18, Maximum of 24
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine offers 50-minute audio files from 17 years of their Pacific symposiums. Contact www.pacificcollege.edu and search for audio files programs.
Note: ASDC posts course and workshop offerings on acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and Asian medical arts such as Qi Gong that are held in east-coast states, workshops and symposia held by national organizations, and opportunities for international study. Please send notices to: Alex Knox, ASDC at Equiknox@juno.com. ASDC reserves the right to edit announcements/submissions.
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To contact ASDC: Attn: Lisa Eaves, President, 4545 42nd Street #301, Washington, D.C. 20016 or
www.dcacupuncture.org
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