March 2022
For State Leaders
Dear State Leaders,

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March 9th, 8 pm EST


ABC's of a Successful Professional Development Event

Kristina Luka - Moderator

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Questions to Consider: Please come prepared to share your SUCCESSES and things that have NOT worked.

1. How do you find great speakers?

2. What do you look for in a venue? How do you negotiate?

3. How important is food? Do you serve it?

4. Do you make profit (for your members?) If so, how?

5. What are your marketing tips? When and how often?

6. Have you had success with special events? What ideas have you pursued?

Send us any other questions you would like discussed!

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Topic: Opticianry State Leaders Forum
Time: Mar 9, 2022 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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MORE TO COME...

May 18th- Legislative Allies and How to Get Them

Aug. 10th- Communication Best Practices for State Associations

Oct. 12th- TBA
OAA 2022 Board of Directors

Johnna Dukes, IA - President

Ron Harbert, SC- Vice President

Doug Pelkey, Il - 2nd Vice President

Russ Fritz Jr, CT- Treasurer

Dibby Bartlett, MA - Immediate Past President

Sue Shire, MI - Representing State Membership

John Bruening, OH, - Representing State Membership

Tom Barracato, OH - Representing Firm Membership

Stacy Evans, CT - Representing Firm Membership

Lanard Atkins, GA - Representing Individual Membership

Kevin Silva, GA - Representing Individual Membership

Tyja Sherman, GA - At Large Position

Aarlan Aceto, CT - At Large Position

Evan Wong, MA - Representing Students

Danny Thomas, VT - Guild Council Chair

Kyle Beaudet, NH - Vision of Hope Foundation Chair

Congratulations All!

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