Texas Chapter

Officers

David Telford, CPO, LPO, President
Telephone: (832)434-2129
E-mail: dtelfordcpo@aol.com

President-Elect	Arie (Bud) Bronkhorst, CO, LO, FAAOP
Vice- President	Scott Jameson, CPO, LPO
Secretary/Treasurer	Jonathan Cassens, CPO, LPO
Past President	Cindy Hooper, CPO, LPO

Chapter Boundaries

State of Texas.

Number of Members: 89
Annual Dues Amount(s): $50.00
Chapter Meeting Attendance: 78

Membership Requirements

Active Membership: Any Orthotist and/or Prosthetist within the geographical boundaries of this Chapter who is good standing with the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is eligible to become a member of this chapter.

Affiliate Membership: Any ABC Registered Orthotic or Prosthetic Technician or Associate within the geographical boundaries of this Chapter who is in good standing with the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is eligible to become an affiliate member of this Chapter.

Chapter Benefits/Areas of Involvement

• Support for UTSW.Allied Science O&P Students by providing the Prosthetic & Orthotic Atlas and sponsoring Senior Research Presentation evening. www.gallerywatch.com provided to membership a $1,000 PQL donation..

Chapter Goals and Objectives

• The Mission of the Chapter is to foster and assure the advancement of quality, outcome-oriented, comprehensive orthotic-prosthetic health care services to disabled persons in the State of Texas.

• The Goal of the Chapter is to assist ABC practitioners wherever possible in maintaining the highest level of competency and knowledge in the delivery and regulation of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic services.

• The Objective of the Chapter is to provide continuing education opportunities for its members, as well as assist where necessary to assure that quality, outcome-oriented orthotic and prosthetic services are being provided to disabled individuals requiring comprehensive care and management.

Upcoming Events 2009

The Texas Chapter AAOP
2009 Annual Meeting
Sheraton Hotel
Austin,Texas
August 14-15, 2009

Previous Chapter Highlights

• Donations of O&P Atlases to UTSW- O&P Program, and Sponsorship of refreshments for UTSW- O&P Senior Research Presentations

• 16 Friday Workshops, 4 Drs. and 2 CPOs were Speakers for 9 Saturday Scientific Presentations

• The Texas Chapter of the AAOP, 2008 Scientific Symposium, Sheraton Austin, Texas August 8-9, 2008

• Chapter contribution to PQL in the amount of $1,000.

• Equipment donation to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School O&P Program.

• Scholarship donations to UTSWMS O&P Program.

• Memorial donations in honor of fellow practitioners to UTSWMS O&P Program.

• Academy College Fund.

• The Negotiating Rule Making Initiative.

• The University of Texas Al Muilenburg Award for Achievement in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

• Annual One Night Host of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's Prosthetic and Orthotic Senior Research Presentations in Dallas, TX.

Chapter History

The Texas Chapter is a professional society of ABC credentialed practitioners, limited to and incorporated in the State of Texas. The Chapter was founded and April 1979 and recognized as an official Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists in December 1979.

Continuing Educational Opportunities

The Texas Chapter strives to provide PCE's (Professional Continuing Education) to allow its members to meet continuing education requirements without leaving the State.

Member Involvement

If you are a current Chapter member and would like to become more involved or if you are interested in becoming a member let us know! Please contact Texas Chapter President, David Telford at: dtelfordcpo@aol.com