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Welcome to the NYSSO Region 2 Page
Thank you for visiting our Region's webpage. Keep coming back here for the latest news and events from our Region. You can also refer to the Calendar Page for information on the latest meetings/continuing education programs throughout New York .
JOIN US FOR OUR MAY 13, 2009 "MEGA" MEETING!
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
What You Measure You Manage
Presented by: Anthony Fulco of 21st Century Optics
(2 NYS Dual Ophthalmic Dispensing/Business Management Credits)
8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
New Options and Strategies in Specialty GP Contact Lens Correction
Presented by: Ledonna Buckner, COA, FCLSA of Blanchard Contact Lens
(2 NYS Contact Lens Continuing Education Credits)
Holiday Inn - Rochester Airport
911 Brooks Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.
Special thanks for evening's food to:
This meeting is generously underwritten by:
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July 17, 2009 through July 19, 2009
We had some great courses at our last meeting in Batavia on February 22nd.
VSP: Using Managed Care to Increase Profitability & Satisfy Patients”
“TheBucket Theory: Maintaining & Developing Business Potential”
“It's What You Don't See That Makes the Difference”
"Differentiation in Today's Modern Optical Marketplace"
“An Opticians Guide to Computer Vision Syndrome”
"The Psychology of Pediatric Dispensing"
Our Symposium Classes were presented by nationally-known speaker Michael Della Pesca.
SPECIALTHANKS TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR
UNDERWRITING THIS EVENT
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Highlights from the October 26, 2008 meeting at Airport Holiday Inn
“The Expanding Freeform Family...The Better Lenses Just Got Better”
“Bifocal Conversion...Science Dispels the Myth”
"Five Pair Sales"
"Designing Your Dispensary Roadmap"
"Frame Inventory Management"
Presented by: Ken Brechtel
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT PARTNER - ROCHESTER OPTICAL!
.... Edward DeGennaro did a great job of presenting 2CEC's at our May '08 meeting....
Understanding Optical Patients Expectations
& Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Optical Manager?
Special thanks to Avalon Eyewear, Sunburst Optics & Transitions for underwriting this event!
Your Regional Directors are here to help you.
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Ron Orlowski is replacing Val as Director for our Region 2 and will be assisting NYSSO in it's mission to enhance and protect our profession. Ron can be contacted at ATHOMEOPTICAL@YAHOO.COM |
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Les Varin was recently elected Treasurer of the Board of Directors and has two years remaining as Region 2 Director. He has participated in many NYSSO activities including Lobby Day in Albany for two years. Also served previously as Director for the Rochester Chapter, and is currently the Webmaster for Region 2. Les can be reached at 585-381-1626 or SirLes@frontiernet.net .
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Laurie Schreiber is serving one more year as Region 2 Director and is also Vice President on the Board of Directors. She has served the former Rochester Chapter in a variety of capacities--helping to revitalize NYSSO's presence in this area. Laurie can be reached at 585-244-6011, Ext. 325 or lasflip@rochester.rr.com. |
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Carl Conklin
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For suggestions and ideas or if you have pictures or information you would like to see on our webpage,
send an email to SirLes@Frontiernet.net |
Over 80 fellow NYSSO Members attended our February '08 Regional Symposium in Batavia for 7 CEC's. The presentations were informative and interesting and many "old" friends got re-acquainted. For those who were not lucky enough to attend, here is what you missed.
Photochromics: History & the Market New Course! Also, From the 60's to the 60's ...
both with Carol Schartner / Underwritten by Transitions
Small Business Protection Strategies with Eric Birdsal / Underwritten by AXA Advisors
Why Do We? New Course! Also, New Technology in Lens Design for Irregular Corneas New Course!
both with Andrew Taddeo / Underwritten by Vistakon
Meeting sponsored by Silhouette Eyewear and Sunburst Optics
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Our October '07 meeting was enjoyable and well attended. Drawings for free
tee-shirts and NYSSO bags added to the fun.
Evolution of PALs, Infection Control, Contrast Sensitivity, That’s Not Normal
were all very informative and well presented by Debra White.
Also, Income Your Way with John Piccirilli was well worth the hour for one
NYS Business Management CEC. |
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Debra White did a fantastic job of presenting in spite of a defective projector bulb. Four hours of credits went by very quickly because of her talented delivery of information. |
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Carl Conklin received recognition for many years of valuable contributions to NYSSO including serving as President on the Executive Board of Directors.
Thanks to Carl and people like him, NYSSO will continue to be dedicated to improving our profession and securing our future as licensed ophthalmic dispensers, including monitoring and acting on legislative issues that affect all opticians.
NYSSO is the only organization that can serve that purpose.
Congratulations Carl, Well Done |
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Food, friends, fun and FREE CEC's . . . . JOIN NYSSO and support your profession.
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Special thanks to our sponsors and to everyone involved in making NYSSO's 71st Anniversary Conference in Canandagua a spectacular event.
More pictures here 2007 Award Winners
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