Pride Power Progress
November 2021
It's the time of year to reflect on the many things we are thankful for...
As opticians, we can look to our profession for some of these:

  • Job Security- Opticians are in high demand throughout the country
  • Easy Access to Certification- ABO-NCLE has made certification much more accessible.
  • Resilience- Many opticians fared very well during the pandemic, and many have never been busier.
  • Strong Leadership - Nationally and locally, opticians maintain strong leadership, which offers support and protection.
Leadership Conference February 10 –12,2022

SAVE THE DATE!
For Those Who Like to Plan Ahead...
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area 
1850 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830 


Group Rate: $160 per night

Room Block Cut-off: January 16, 2022

Reservation Phone: (877) 999-3223

Reservation Code: 02036780 OP

OAA Registration Opens December 1st

Registration Cost Per Person:

$250 member ($300 nonmember) – prior December 31

$300 member ($350 nonmember) – post December 31
Calling All Students And Apprentices!!
OAA Leadership 2022 Grant Application
What Is This?


Every year, through the generosity of our sponsors and partners, the OAA gives travel grants and free registration to students and apprentices from across the country who display leadership qualities and the desire to grow.

Interested? Fill out the application ASAP!


Submission Deadline December 16th.
Grant recipients will be notified by December 22nd

We'll take a journey to discover your strengths, passion, and courage, to apply them to your personal and professional growth.
Our Branding Committee has developed two visual sets of instructions for a first-time eyeglass wearer.

With this, the consumer/patient understand the importance of seeking out a trained, educated, certified/licensed OPTICIAN.

Available on our website soon!
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What are the BENEFITS of membership to the OAA? Click HERE to Learn More!
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NOVEMBER

SAT. 13
Opticians Association of Washington
CE Event- OAW Chapter Meeting
ZOOM
1:00 P
1 NCLE CE Credit
Pres. by Andrew Bruce, LDO

SAT. 13—SUN. 14
Opticians Association of Georgia
Fall CE Meeting (St. Simons Island)
11 CEs Available
Speaker: Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln


THU. 18
Opticians Alliance of New York
In-Person Event | Speaker: Joe Forte
Sponsor: Hometown Insurance
2 CEs

DECEMBER

FRI. 3—SUN. 5
Professional Opticians of Florida
2021 Vision Preview Conference
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
50+ Hours of State-Approved CE Courses

SAT. 4
Professional Opticians of Florida
Exhibitor - Vision Preview 2021
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

THU. 16
Opticians Alliance of New York
In-Person Event | Speaker: Linda Conlin
Sponsor: TBA
2 CEs

JANUARY

SUN. 9
Opticians Association of Kentucky
1 day of Continuing Education
Hyatt Regency, 401 High Street, Lexington, KY 40507


SAT.22-SUN.23
South Carolina Association of Opticians
The Winter Continuing Education meeting will be held on the weekend of January 22nd-23rd, 2022 In-Person at:
Embassy Suites, 200 Stoneridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-252-8700 



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