PASSAGE

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Terry Watkins, Class of 1969.

Dr. Watkins began his career in practice with his father, Dr. Alan Watkins, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

He went on to become Registrar of the Manitoba Chiropractic Association and later, its president. In this role, he helped to establish guidelines for standards of practice which were adapted by the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In 1981, he was appointed the first Chiropractic Insurance Consultant to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation as the reviewer of injury claims under chiropractic care.

In 1975, Watkins played an important role in establishing the Chiropractic Foundation for Spinal Research and served as foundation chair until 1982, after which he continued to consult for the organization.

He also played an important role in CMCC. He returned to CMCC in 1977 to become the Coordinator of Chiropractic Studies. He brought his extensive chiropractic experience to the department and reorganised the curriculum. Watkins held a number of other positions at CMCC including Associate Director of Clinic, and Director of Postgraduate Education, ultimately serving as the Academic Dean. He chaired the Academic Ranking and Salary Policies Committee at a time when the committee carefully reviewed and recommended new Ranking and Salary policies.

During his lengthy chiropractic career, Watkins served patients in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Burlington, Ontario; and Hebron, Nova Scotia. In each clinic, he provided his patients with excellent chiropractic care.

Other career highlights included his role as sports injury advisor to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

(CFL); hockey coach (Air Canada Cup, 1991 Award of Merit); team doctor, and training techniques advisor to track and field groups and to dance companies. In recognition of his work with various sports groups, he was made an Honorary Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) in 1981.

Dr. Watkins is survived by his loving wife, Maureen; children, Kit (Andy), Brad (Agnes), Colleen, and Paul; grandchildren, Sebastian, Alex and Owen.