January 2020
• Teach the Consumer Who We Are And What
We Do
• Strengthen and Unite State Associations
• Raise Up New Leaders In Both State
and National Associations
• Help Prepare States For Potential Legislative
Challenges
• Continue Implementation of the National
Optician Initiative
"The conference exceeded every expectation I could have imagined. To be in a room with people that are so passionate in every aspect of our industry is incredible! It provided excellent resources of networking along with team building and new friendships all over the US. I cannot wait to go back for the 2020 conference... my tickets are booked.... are yours?  🙂"
Stacy Evans
Litchfield, Conn.
Including...

  • "The Impact of Branding On Your Profession"
  • "Planning A Service Project Within Your State"
  • "How To Make Your Vision Happen"
  • "Unlocking Social Media,What It Can Do For You"
  • "Preparing Your State Association For The Next Five Years".. and more!
Keynote
courtesy of
The Opticians Association of America is pleased to announce the final list of students and apprentices who have been awarded financial assistance to attend the 2020 OAA Leadership Conference in Miramar Beach, FL:
Cynthia P Lopez Urbina (CA)
Emmalee 'Lali' Cuevas (CT)
Stacey Evans (CT)
Minerva Maldonado (CT)
Jennifer I Haddad (CT)
Lisa Oliveri (FL)
Eddie J Harden (GA)
Kyrrah Fleming (GA)
Jenny Marcelin ( MA)
Charlotte Miller (MA)
Scott Everton (MA)
Evan Wong (MA)
Latasha Brinson (NJ)
Deanna Shpakovsky (NY)
Tayseer Shams (NY)
Ciera Watford (NY)
Faliceonna Lopez (OH)
Hailey Hicks (RI)
Zach McDaniel (TN)
Stephanie Hood (TN)
Brianna Stafford (TN)
Emily Flores (VA)

You are the FUTURE of opticianry!
"These conferences were very informative and provided a wealth of knowledge that I’m excited to practice on a daily basis. A quote that stuck with me is, “Managers do things right, Leaders do the right thing.” This will continuously motivate me to be a better optician. I feel honored to have been invited to attend the OAA Conference and hope to attend more in the future."

Eleni Karametros 
Boston, MA 

March 26-29 Javits Center, New York, NY
JAN

WED 15
New Hampshire Opticians Society
Quarterly Meeting
Red Blazer
Concord NH


SAT 25 — SUN 26
Northeast Ohio Region
Metro Health Hospital
Cleveland, OH

FEB

THU 13 — SAT 15

OAA Leadership Conference
Miramar Beach / Destin, FL

SAT 22 — SUN 23
Southwest Ohio Region
Receptions
Fairfield, OH

SAT 29 — SUN [MAR]1
Northwest Ohio Region
Holiday Inn
Perrysburg, OH

FRI 28 — SUN [MAR]1
Professional Opticians of Florida
Spring Spectacle 2020
The Island Fort Walton Beach

MAR

THU 26 — SUN 29

VisionExpo East
The complete event for ophthalmic professionals, where eyecare meets eyewear and education, fashion and innovation mingle. Join over 15,000 eyecare professionals, buyers, and influencers at the largest optical event in America.
Javits Center, New York, NY



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