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In Celebration of Samuel Hahnemann
1755
- 1843
West Coast Homeopathic Society celebrated the 250th anniversary of
Hahnemann's birth at our second annual conference/AGM. The venue
this year was the ballroom at the Holiday Inn in Vancouver.
Keynote speakers were Karen Allen, CCH, RSHom(NA), and Robin Logan, MCH,
FSHom(UK). Karen practices in Seattle, WA and Robin practices on
Salt Spring Island, BC.
Karen is an international lecturer and author. She is
also the director of Virtual Clinic (a distance-learning programme that provides video-based clinical training) and Vice-President of the Council for Homeopathic
Certification.
Robin is the author of the best-selling textbook, The
Homeopathic Treatment of Eczema, as well as many
articles. He is also a past Director and Registrar of The
Society of Homeopaths and former Editor of their journal, The
Homeopath. He was honoured by that Society with a Fellowship awarded in 1994 for his contribution to homeopathy.
Robin spoke at the morning session, elaborating on his holistic approach to
the difficult and perplexing challenge of treating eczema and other skin
disorders. As we all know, these commonly-encountered conditions pose problems
unique to the practice of homeopathy.
Karen's topic was "Hahnemann Called Them Imponderables", which
covered those remedies made from non-material substances. Her
presentation included an engaging teaching style and compelling, pragmatic explanations to questions from the audience.
During the breaks, audience members browsed the selection of booths
representing homeopathic businesses, services, and schools. Winner
of the "Favourite Booth" poll was Minimum Price Books --
congratulations, Greg Cooper!
This year also marks the 10th anniversary of West Coast Homeopathic
Society and at the beginning of the AGM, recognition was paid to all
Board members and significant volunteers who had helped guide the
Society over the past decade. Monique Marcq, one of the founding
Directors, spoke of the changes she has witnessed over that time with
both WCHS and acceptance of homeopathy.
As the business of the AGM began, the Board reported on activities,
statistics, and finances for 2004. All were robust and growing from
previous years.
The Board also announced new initiatives for 2005, including a nation-wide
promotion of Homeopathy Awareness Week (highlighting the 250 anniversary of
Hahnemann's birth). There were
articles in the April issue of Alive magazine and a timely interview by Fanny
Kiefer on her TV show with Murray Feldman, Director of the Vancouver
Homeopathic Academy. WCHS members across the country participated in
their own way, with all HAW activities listed on our website.
Another announcement was the successful negotiation of a group malpractice
insurance plan for our professional members. Our broker, Ellen
Young from Whillis Harding Agencies in Kelowna introduced the group plan
and the importance of professional liability insurance.
Two proposals from the Board were discussed:
1. Name Change: To investigate the ramifications of
changing the Society's name from West Coast Homeopathic Society to
something more representative of our national membership.
This motion passed with 39 in favour, 8 opposed, 1 abstaining.
2. Fee Increase: To increase annual membership fees
for 2006, from $60 to $70 for professional homeopaths and from $30 to
$35 for Students and Friends. Earlybird discounts would stay in
effect for early payment.
This motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting concluded with the election of a new Board of Directors:
Nathalie Desrochers Allen, Elena Cecchetto, Tammy Colleton, Wendy Friesen,
Christopher Gerhy, Albertine Phan, and Jo Twiss. Congratulations to them
all!
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