November 2005

FSCO convention to include Gold's 80th birthday celebration

The Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO) is inviting chiropractors, students and chiropractic advocates across the globe to help celebrate the life and extraordinary accomplishments of Dr. Reggie Gold at an 80th birthday celebration to be held in December in Philadelphia in conjunction with its annual convention. "Reggie," as he's long been affectionately known, has enthusiastically and faithfully served the chiropractic profession for almost 50 years.

Dr. Joseph B. Strauss, author of the biography, "Reggie: Making the Message Simple," observed, "Reggie's contributions to this profession are numerous and far‑reaching. Yet, his single greatest contribution to our profession is his ability to make the chiropractic message so simple, so easily understood by the layperson. It is impossible to imagine how many lives Reggie has touched directly or indirectly with the concept that everyone needs chiropractic from the time they are born and throughout their entire lifetime."

A charismatic spokesperson, Dr. Gold was instrumental in the formation of two chiropractic colleges and was a role model for high volume practices for many years. He shaped the minds of many chiropractic students during his years as an instructor (1963‑65) at New York Chiropractic College (then Columbia), Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic (1973‑76), and Pennsylvania College of Straight Chiropractic (1978‑81). Instrumental in the founding of the FSCO, he introduced the profession to a clearer philosophical understanding and direction.

"If Reggie has touched your life in any way, which he has so many, you won't want to miss this once in a lifetime event, " said Dr. Judy Campanale, chairperson of the Celebration Committee. "It's the perfect opportunity to show Reggie how much he has meant to you and to the many people he has influenced in his lifetime."

Reggie Gold came to this country from England in 1949 and while owning and operating a successful antique business was turned on to chiropractic. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1957 at the top of his class and his Spring Valley, New York practice is legendary. He served vast numbers of people seven days a week for 15 years, from 1958 to 1972. He easily served tens of thousands of people over the course of his practice. Yet, his mission was always to get the message of chiropractic out to people.

"So many of our great leaders don't receive the recognition they deserve until they are no longer with us," remarked Federation Board Chairman Dr. Dick Plummer. "We are simply delighted to take this opportunity to celebrate Reggie and thank him for all he has given us and chiropractic."

The celebration, to be held Saturday evening, Dec. 3, 2005 at the Philadelphia Crowne Plaza, will include dinner and dancing as well as a program with presentations from Dr. Gold's wife, Irene; his long‑time friend and chiropractic legend in his own right, Sherman College Founder and current Interim President, Dr. Thom Gelardi; and Chancellor of Sherman, Dr. Jerry Hardee. There are also opportunities to include warm personal wishes for Reg in a special commemorative program.

For more information, to register for the Dec. 2‑4, 2005 convention, or for tickets to the celebration visit www.straightchiropractic.com or contact Renee Hillman at 800‑521‑9856.