First Annual Physicians Advisory and Recommendation Committee (PARC) Conference

"Smoking is a learned behavior and can be unlearned or extinguished."

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Smoke Free Society’s First Annual Physicians Advisory and Recommendation Committee (PARC) conference was held on May 24, 2006 at the new Seacoast Bank Center on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In attendance were founders, Rez and Linda Seyedin; Greg Leach, President of Seacoast National Bank and Chairman of the American Heart Association of Florida and Puerto Rico; Dr. Leonard Rosenbaum, PhD, psychology, Maryland; Prof. William Rosenbaum, professor of psychology and its industrial application, New York Institute of Technology; James Tucker, motivational and empowerment speaker, writer, columnist for The Hometown News; Michael Abramowitz; Elizabeth Hoffmann, health teacher and philanthropist, Palm Beach, Florida.

The Founder and the President of Smoke Free Society, Rez Seyedin, welcomed and presented the board with the organization’s accomplishments for the past year and his agenda and vision for 2006-2007. He welcomed and encouraged the members and guests to continue with their valuable support and input for this most important cause of the 21st century.

Mr. Leach also welcomed the committee and the guests and stated its historical significance that on this day, Wednesday, May 24, 2006, the First Annual Physicians Advisory and Recommendation Committee (PARC) was held at that location. He further stated his continual support of this important cause and encouraged others to do the same.

Dr. Rosenbaum and Prof. Rosenbaum were very attentive and interested in Mr. Tucker's motivational and uplifting presentation that he has planned for Smoke Free Society's seminars. James's column, "The Spirit Guide" is published weekly in the Hometown News from Daytona to Palm Beach Gardens with over 1.15 million weekly readers. He is author of many books and numerous articles.

Dr. Rosenbaum who has completed his post doctorate in addiction and substance abuse, offered views on smokers' psychological dependencies, learning behaviors, associations and clinical treatments and applications of the treatment as well as solutions.

Prof. Rosenbaum further offered views on smokers' psychological dependencies, learning behaviors, associations and clinical treatments and applications of the treatment and solutions.

The members and the invited guests participated in a roundtable discussion and offered suggestions on improved ways to address smokers’ needs and desires to quit and stay quit.

The first annual conference was a huge success as it brought the members and guests together to discuss the issues such as current behavior modification smoking cessation methods and possible future methods and integrations.

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