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Prior to the Gala, NYSSO offered a 4 Hour Advanced Subjective Refraction Workshop, compliments of HOYA. Sam Johnson, President fo the Registered Opticians Association of Texas conducted the workshop for over 40 Opticians. |
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NYSSO Regional Director Joe Sollecito assisted in the Refraction Workshop and is seen here offering insights to one of the breakout groups. |
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NYSSO President Ethan Brown and girlfriend, Jessica Nafalski, greeted Gala attendees. |
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NYSSO Regional Director Lisa Dolezel served as the Gala's Mistress of Ceremonies--and got into the Younger Optic's Kentucky Derby Sponsorship by donning her best Churchill Downs hat! NYSSO's Executive Director John Graziano, Jr. assisted in the presentation of the Marchon and Luxottica-sponsored annual awards. |
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New York State Opticians met outstanding company representatives during the Gala Reception. |
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Over 220 attendees enjoyed themselves all evening. |
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Company representatives explained the latest information with some of the many Opticians who attended the Gala. |
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Happy Gala-Goers! |
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Attendees showed-up in their finest and fun Gala fashion! |
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Old friends and colleagues caught up with each other. |
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NYSSO is grateful to the 30 companies that actively supported all the Gala activities! |
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Herb Fletcher of Younger Optics making the Gala crowd "an offer they couldn't refuse!" Thanks to Younger Optics, Gala attendees were able to watch Kentucky Derby coverage during the Gala Reception, sip mint juleps, and everyone was a Derby winner--walking away with a prize! |
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The Oneida Ballroom shined as everyone enjoyed a delicious banquet and great company! |
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Mark Mattison-Shupnick, Director of Education & Training for Jobson Medical Information, offers greetings and best wishes from JMI, the Gala's Platinum Media Sponsor. Mark also offered a 2-part continuing education course, "Project Sun," as part of the weekend's continuing education program. |
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Marchon District Manager Howard Davine congratulates NYSSO on its achievements and spoke of his company's ongoing support of the New York State Optical Retailer of the Year Award, honoring the highest standards of retail practice.
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Luxottica's East Coast Division's Vice President for Sales Nicola Perini told the crowd why his company partnered with NYSSO to establish the new Four Under Forty Award to recognize the future of the profession. |
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Professor Robert Russo of City Tech was named New York State Optician of the Year. He is seen here with President Brown and Education Chair Laura Frezza-Chiarello. |
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Dennis Casey was presented with the Richard A. Terry Award for service to the Society. |
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Linda Pattington was honored with the NYSSO Lifetime Achievement Award. |
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Lisa Castronova and colleagues from Reed Eye Associates are congratulated by NYSSO and Marchon officials on being named the 2012 New York State Optical Retailer of the Year. |
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Luxottica officials honor recipients of the Four Under Forty Awards. Awardees present at the Gala were: Kimberly Passucci (3rd from right) and David Ranani (center). NYSSO President Ethan Brown was also honored by Luxottica for his example and leadership. Timothy Caito and Raymond Kolkmann, Jr. were also named Four Under Forty recipients. |
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President Brown and proud Essilor representatives congratulate Linda Pattington on her honor. Essilor's Matthieu Tagnon (2nd from left) presented on e-Commerce for Opticians as part of the weekend's continuing education program. |
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Gala-goers enjoyed the After Party at Turning Stone's Sports Bar. |
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More After-Gala Party fun! |
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On Sunday morning, NYSSO's Board of Directors met to discuss the Scoiety's operation and plan the future. |
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President Brown makes a point during the Board Meeting. |
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NYSSO Executive Director John Graziano, Jr. (far left) and President Ethan Brown (far right) welcome State Board Member Mike Nasca, Board Chair Mike Kather, new Executive Secretary Seth Rockmuller and Board Member Rhody Spooner to the Professional Development Symposium. |
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State Board Executive Secretary Seth Rockmuller and NYSSO Executive Director John Graziano, Jr. discuss the profession. |
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At Sunday's Professional Development Symposium, Members of the State Ophthalmic Dispensing Board and Executive Secretary Seth Rockmuller took time to address individual member questions. |
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Tina Brown-Carter of Rochester was among the 180 Opticians who atttended the Professional Development Symposium on Sunday. She is seen her asking a question of President Brown. |
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The Lamberto Brothers of New Hartford took advantage of the outstanding professional development offered over the weekend. |
