September 2022
Pride Power Progress
Pennsylvania Historical Marker Celebrates First Optical Shop
Philadelphia recently unveiled a plaque that celebrates the birthplace of American Opticianry and Optometry. John McAllister opened America's First Optical Shop in 1796 and sold custom eyeglasses to Thomas Jefferson and others. More on McAllister here.
Thank you to all those friends of opticianry who helped to make this important event happen!
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2022 OAA Membership Special


50th Member to Join or Renewal (per category) will receive a $50 Gift Card

Individual Member Honored Fellow Member Individual Honored Fellow Member Guild-Firm Member

Starts 8/10/22 - Ends 9/17/22

SEP

WED. 14—SAT. 17

Vision Expo West
The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV

TUE. 20
Professional Opticians of Florida
Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation Webinar
9:30A - 1:30P

WED. 21
Opticians Alliance of New York
Trento Restaurant
Farmingdale
8:30 PM
INFO & REGISTRATION

TUE. 27
Professional Opticians of Florida
NCLE Basic Certification Exam Review
Webinar Series
7:00 - 9:00P

THU. 29
Professional Opticians of Florida
ABO Basic Certification Exam Review
Webinar Series
7:00 - 9:00P


OCT

SAT. 1—SUN. 2
Opticians Association of Ohio
NCLE/ABO Basic Review and Prep Courses
  and Apprentice Workshop
Embassy Suites, Dublin

WED. 5
Opticians Association of Michigan
CEC Lab Tour
Green Optics, Auburn Hills
6:00P - 8:00P


SUN. 9
New York State Society of Opticians
Regional Symposium
del Lago Resort and Casino, Waterloo
9:00A - 2:00P
CEs (OD, Contact Lens) + Mock Practical  INFO & REGISTRATION

SAT. 22
Professional Opticians of Florida
West Coast Coast Chapter
2525 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor
10:00A - 12:00P

SUN. 23
Opticians Association of Washington
Fall Convention: Virtual Event
8:00A - 3:30P
Full Day of CECs  INFO & REGISTRATION

NOV

SAT. 5 — SUN. 6
Opticians Association of Vermont
Fall Meeting
(Date Subject to Change)

SAT. 5 — SUN. 6
Opticians Association of Massachusetts
Fall Meeting

FRI. 18 — SUN. 20
Professional Opticians of Florida
Vision Preview Conference
The Westin, Fort Lauderdale
20+ CECs
SAT. 19
Professional Opticians of Florida
Vision Preview
The Westin, Fort Lauderdale
11:45A - 7:00P
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