Dear member,

Since 1999, average student loan debt has increased by a shameful 511%. In 2010, total outstanding student loan debt exceeded total outstanding credit card debt in America for the first time ever. In 2012, total outstanding student loan debt is expected to exceed $1 trillion.

In response to this crisis, U.S. Representative Hansen Clarke of Michigan has just introduced H.R. 4170, the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012, which would extend a helping hand to those struggling under massive amounts of student loan debt.

That’s why I created a petition to Rep. John Kline, Chairman of the House Education and the Workplace Committee; the United States House of Representatives and Senate; and President Barack Obama on SignOn.org, which says:

Total outstanding student loan debt in America is expected to exceed $1 TRILLION this year. Millions of hardworking, taxpaying, educated Americans are being crushed under the weight of their educational debts, while the economy continues to sputter. Support a REAL economic stimulus and jobs plan. Support the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012 (H.R. 4170).
Will you sign the petition? Click here to add your name, and then pass it along to your friends:

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=272847&id=39566-6233745-x5f1J_x&t=2

Thanks!

–Robert Applebaum

The University of Denver – Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management

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The PR Committee is looking for those interested in forming a strategy for AOM Day, coming up October 24th, 2012.
In the past we have had a proclamation issued by the mayor and done free treatments to the public, posting the participating practitioners on our website and generating press around what we do.  Let’s discuss and plan out something amazing for this year!

Meeting location:
Udi’s in Olde Towne Arvada, Monday, May 7th at 6:30PM
Please RSVP to Tina at 303-881-1971 or tinalaue@goodneedles.com

If you are interested but unable to attend, please contact me as well.

New PR Committee Chair Needed:

My term ends in September of this year and I have grown and enjoyed serving my profession.  I am looking for someone who would like to join the board and take over from me.  PR and Marketing experience is a plus, but not necessary.  The PR Chair oversees our educational efforts, press releases, Facebook, AOM Day, Festivals, and the 9 Health Fairs.

Upcoming Festival:

The AAC will be at the Refugee Women’s Health Walk and Fair on Sunday, May 20th from 9am to 1:30 pm at Denver’s Cheesman Park.  Tina Laue, L.Ac. will be there.  Would anybody else like to come out and join me?  You may bring your business cards to pass out if someone asks for your information.  Our primary focus is on educating about AOM, however, you are the face that people want to connect with at these events, so often you gain new clients.  We will also be referring to our fellow AAC Members.  Please RSVP by May10th to Tina at tinalaue@goodneedles.com

Wishing you exceptional health,
Tina Laue, L.Ac., Dipl. OM (NCCAOM)

I’ve just gotten back from the 4 day Council of State Associations’ annual conference and am extremely excited about everything that I learned. I have a full time practice, I teach at CSTCM a few times a trimester, and take an active role in my awesome family (and extended family – I live next door to my brother and his 4 kids). With all that I have going on, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to give back to what brings so much purpose (and some income) to my life.

We are a Board with diverse backgrounds and ideas. We don’t all agree on the same thing, but we make it a point to share those differing ideas and reach consensus. We’re looking for someone who would like to step into the Vice President’s position. Someone who will make the time to meet every quarter and someone who eventually might want to become president. I’m not leaving the Board anytime soon, so you’ll have plenty of time to be mentored (not to mention past presidents who are there to give you a hand when you need it – thanks all!).

You practice your medicine because of past board members. Now you have the opportunity to shape the practice of your medicine. Please join us!

yer (as always) pal,

Greg Shim
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist
President of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado
president@acucol.com

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