Texas Chapter
Cindy R. Hooper, CPO, LPO, President
Excell Orthotics & Prosthetics
519 Bryan St.
Denton, TX 76201-2705
Telephone: (940) 243-4198
Fax: (940) 591-9017
E-mail: walcin@airmail.net
Officers
President-Elect | David Telford, CPO, LPO |
Vice- President | Arie (Bud) Bronkhorst, CO, LO |
Secretary/Treasurer | Scott Jameson, CO, LO |
Past President | Susan Kapp, CPO, LPO |
Chapter Boundaries
State of Texas.
Number of Members: 105
Annual Dues Amount(s): $50.00
Chapter Meeting Attendance: 80
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.
Upcoming Events 2008
The Texas Chapter of the AAOP
2008 Scientific Symposium
Sheraton Austin, Austin, Texas
August 8-9, 2008For hotel information contact Sheraton Austin (512) 478-1111
For meeting information contact: Scott Jameson (325) 793-3480, sjameson@wtrc.com
Registration information - 2008 Letter & Reg Form
Supplier Invitation - TCAAOP Supplier Letter
Supplier Info. - Supplier Registration Form
Technical Workshop - Call for Abstracts
Chapter Benefits/Areas of Involvement
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.
Previous Chapter Highlights
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, Cindy R. Hooper, CPO, LPO at (940) 243-4198 .
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