May 2020
The United States of Opticianry
State Associations Newsletter
for
State Leaders
Dear State Association Leaders ,

How are you doing???

These are challenging times for State Associations, and for all non profit organizations.

  • Will our members rejoin?
  • When can we have our education seminar?
  • When we reschedule, will they come?
  • Will our sponsors continue to support us?

These are the questions we are all asking ourselves.

I believe the most important thing state associations can do right now, is remind your membership of your value. Often members view their associations simply as a vehicle for education, but they are so much more!

Remind them of your role in LEGISLATIVE CHALLENGES, NETWORKING , GREAT EDUCATION , SPONSORED EVENTS , ABO-NCLE PREPS , and all the additional things your association provides to it's members.

Remind them you are here for them and that state associations protect and support the opticians in their state.

And remind them that when they join your association, they support the association that supports them!!

Good luck in navigating this complex time.

If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas, please do not hesitate to CONTACT US .

Thank you for all you do!

Dibby Bartlett
President
Opticians Association America
A Newsletter for Your Members??

How do you keep in touch with your members?

Our members rely on us for communication... updates on the calendar , reminders of CE requirements , registration for education , legislative updates and more...
Have you considered a newsletter?

The value of a newsletter for your members can not be over emphasized. Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, or other programs or apps will give you a template and walk you through the creation of the newsletter. Short, long, complicated or not... try it! It will refresh your relationship with your members.

click here f or examples and help
Questions? We are happy to assist you begin the process... Contact us for any recommendations.

Questions About Reopening?

Here are some helps you can share with your state association members.
Eyecare Business "An Action Plan For Reopening"




Free Webinar CE's Available for State Associations from Essilor

If your state allows on-line CEC's, and you need content for you Zoom Conference, Essilor has provided ABO certified Webinar CEC's for state associations to use.

Interested? please contact OAA.


Calendar Updates
Send any recent calendar changes or updates to CONTACT US .
We have created a facebook page specifically fo r State Association leaders and directors. Please join us here.
Opticians Association of Alaska
Arizona Association of Dispensing Opticians
Opticians Association of Arkansas
California Association of Dispensing Opticians
California State Society for Opticians
Opticians Association of Colorado
Connecticut Opticians Association
Society of Connecticut Opticians
Professional Opticians of Florida
Opticians Association of Georgia
Opticians Association of Iowa
Opticians Association of Kansas
Opticians Association of Kentucky
Louisiana Association of Dispensing Opticians
Opticians Association of Massachusetts
Opticians Association of Michigan
Minnesota Association of Optometrists and Opticians
Nevada Association of Ophthalmic Dispensers
New Hampshire Opticians Society
Opticians Association of New Jersey
Opticians Association of New Mexico
Opticians Alliance of New York
New York State Society of Opticians
North Carolina Opticians Association
Opticians Association of Ohio
Opticians Association of Oregon
Opticians Association of Rhode Island
South Carolina Association of Opticians
Tennessee Dispensing Opticians Association
Certified Opticians Association of Texas
Opticians Association of Vermont
Opticians Association of Virginia
Opticians Association of Washington


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We hope this newsletter helps you with your state association! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or we can help.

Thank you!