How to become a NYSSO Member

NYSSO’s Membership Year is September 1-August 31.

Membership Categories

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP — Annual dues of $150.00.  Any person possessing a valid New York State Ophthalmic Dispensing License is eligible to become an Active Member.

NEWLY LICENSED- ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP — Annual dues of $75.00 (first year), $100.00 (second year), and $150 (third year).  Any newly licensed optician (licensed within the past six months) is eligible for the special three-year pro-rated membership incentive.  Newly licensed opticians who join under the special offer will be entitled to full Active Member benefits.   

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP — Annual dues of $75.00.  Any person who does not qualify for Active membership but is supportive of opticianry shall be eligible to become an Associate Member. Associate Members are entitled to all the rights of an Active Member, except voting and may participate in all activities of this Society, unless specifically excluded by the Board of Directors.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP — Annual dues of $150.00.  Any proprietorship or corporation maintaining 51% of its licensed opticians as members of this Society and upholding the by-Laws and constitution of the Society is eligible to become a Corporate Member.  Corporate Members are entitled to all rights of an Active Member, except voting and may participate in all activities of the Society, unless specifically excluded by the Board of Directors.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP — Annual dues of $10.00.  Any person who is enrolled as a student in a New York State-accredited program for Ophthalmic Dispensing is eligible to become a Student Member.  Student Members are entitled to all rights of an Active Member, except voting and may participate in all activities of this Society, unless specifically excluded by the Board of Directors.

APPLY ONLINE
NYSSO now offers online registration for new members.  Click here to fill out the application and join NYSSO.

OR

Download a copy of the NYSSO Membership Application which may be mailed or faxed back to our office.

You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the application. Download it here: