January 2022
For State Leaders
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Dear State Leaders,

Happy New Year and Welcome 2022!

The Opticians Association of America has lots of exciting plans for this coming year.
First and foremost, our rescheduled Leadership Conference in Orlando, on June 2-5,2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Please find new information on the conference and rescheduling here.

In addition, we have 4 State Leaders Forums scheduled for 2022.


March 9th- Increasing and Maintaining Membership

May 18th- ABC's of a Successful Professional Development Event

Aug. 10th- Legislative Allies and How to Get Them

Oct. 12th- Communication Best Practices for State Associations
The sign up for these events is available HERE, and the zoom invite will be sent to you prior to the meeting, along with a list of questions to prepare for.

Thank you for your participation, it's YOU who makes these events great!

We are excited to see you in June!

We Are Stronger Together!!
OAA Appoints New Directors To ABO-NCLE
The Optician Association of America is very proud to announce the appointment three new directors to the ABO-NCLE Board of Directors. George Bourque Jr., OAA director and Past President of Opticians Association of Massachusetts, and Doug Pelkey, OAA director, will serve as a director to the American Board of Opticianry. Lanard Atkins, OAA director, will serve as a director to the National Contact Lens Examiners.

Congratulations all!
George Bourque Jr.
Doug Pelkey
Lanard Atkins

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Do Your Members Need Benefits?

OAA has partnered with My Financial Coach and Milton Park Partners to bring this offering to our members.
The benefit package will include:

  • Five Medical Insurance Plan Options through Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • Two Dental Plan Options
  • Vision Care
  • Group Life and Disability Insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) and other retirement strategies
  • Identity Thief Insurance
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Optional payroll services
  • And more...
MORE INFORMATION HERE
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Connecticut Opticians Association
Society of Connecticut Opticians
Professional Opticians of Florida
Opticians Association of Georgia 
Opticians Association of Iowa
Opticians Association of Illinois
Opticians Association of Kansas
Opticians Association of Kentucky
Louisiana Association of Dispensing Opticians
Opticians Association of Massachusetts
Opticians Association of Michigan
Mississippi Association of Dispensing Opticians
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.

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