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    Master OptiBoarder OptiBoard Gold Supporter Judy Canty's Avatar
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    Wave OAA in Ft. Lauderdale!

    Just checked the OAA website (www.oaa.org) and see that the National Optician's Convention will be held in conjunction with the POF conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Nov 11-13.

    Should be a great time with great people and outstanding education!

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    Will be there Saturday and Sunday. Can't wait to see you!
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    Shwing,

    Aren't you going to be there for the proposed group meeting? I am trying to connect flights for Thursday to Sunday. Hope to see you there.

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    See ya

    I'm flying in Thurs. afternoon through Sun. a.m. Need LOTS of CE to maintain my FL license. Also want to attend OAA functions. Most of all, it'll be good to see everyone! Have ya'll ever been to the POF show & Marriott Fort Lauderdale Marina? Beautiful venue! The Vision Preview rate of $116 a night is practically a steal...if I booked the same hotel online on Expedia it would cost $219 for one night at $249 for the other two nights! You can get info and book on www.pof.org.

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    Blue Jumper OAA National Convention Relocates to Florida Vision Prreview 2005

    Here are all the links to the details....

    OAA NATIONAL CONVENTION RELOCATES to VISION PREVIEW 2005

    - OAA is pleased to announce the relocation of the National Opticians
    Convention to Ft. Lauderdale, November 11-13, 2005, held in conjunction
    with the Professional Opticians of Florida's Vision Preview 2005 convention and exhibits. This meeting will replace the National Opticians Convention
    originally scheduled for late October in New Orleans. Visit
    www.VisionPreview.com for all the details on this year event.

    For complete schedule of OAA Leadership events and the overview of
    VisionPreview go to:
    http://www.visionpreview.com/oaa/2005/index.asp

    Vision Preview 2005 is the largest optical trade show and opticians'
    education event in the region. The event is centrally located in South
    Florida in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center at 1950 Eisenhower
    Boulevard just off the 17th Street Causeway, next to Port Everglades. The
    Center is less than 10 minutes from the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
    and about 35 minutes from both the Miami International and Palm Beach
    International Airports.

    Plenty of great education for all opticians. In addition to the 30,000
    square foot exhibit hall, Vision Preview 2005 will offer over 60 different
    continuing education courses on a wide variety of topics including ABO, NCLE
    and JCAHPO approved contact lens and eyeglass courses, the latest products
    plus sales & management training. The full schedule of education courses and their state approval is now available at
    http://www.visionpreview.com/education/educationschedule/index.asp

    Visit the largest optical trade show in Florida and the Caribbean. Vision
    Preview 2005 will feature the latest in international eyewear, sunwear and
    fashion accessories. Over 100 of the optical industry's leading
    manufacturers and suppliers will offer everything for the optical
    professional - For information on the Vision Preview exhibits:
    http://www.visionpreview.com/tradeshowinfo/exhibitors/2005/index.asp

    The Ft. Lauderdale Marina Marriott is one of the host hotels. With the
    reduced "Vision Preview " rate of $116.00 + tax before. Please call before
    Oct. 10 at 954/463-4000.
    Embassy Suite Hotel is an all suite hotel just 4 blocks from the Center and
    is offering a reduced "Vision Preview" rate of $134.00 per night plus tax.
    Call 954/527-2700 before Oct.20 for rate. Book your room on line at:
    http://www.visionpreview.com/accommedations/index.asp


    : : : BONUS SYMPOSIUM AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOP at VISION PREVIEW 2005!
    Professional Opticians of Florida, Opticians Association of America & 20/20
    Magazine has teamed up to offer you the highest quality symposium that
    isworthy of a Platinum Certificate in Rimless Drill Mount Fabrication &
    Dispensing. This valuable education and hands-on workshop will held Sunday
    morning from 8:00am to 11:00am with a panel of experts that will show you
    how to achieve excellence in rimless eyewear including; proper ordering,
    creation, dispensing, follow-up and ways to realize new profit
    opportunities.

    The best part is you can choose your level of participation in one of the
    hands-on workshops that be held latter that day. Space is limited! You must
    register in advance to reserve your seat in this unique hands-on symposium.
    To register and for the details on the symposium visit
    http://www.visionpreview.com/education/educationschedule/bonussymposium.asp



    : : : EXAM REVIEWS FOR ABO/NCLE & CPO/CPOA at VISION PREVIEW 2005
    These review courses will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Vision Preview
    2005 at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center.

    ****Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005 - 9:am to 4:30pm****
    *REVIEW FOR THE ABO EXAM** Instructor: R. Joe Simmons, Miami/Dade College*
    *BASIC STAFF TRAINING/REVIEW FOR CPO EXAM ** Instructor: Laurie Pierce -
    Hillsborough Com. College*

    ****Sunday, Nov.13, 2005 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm ***
    *CONTACT LENS REVIEW FOR NCLE EXAM** Instructor: Bill Underwood -
    Hillsborough Com. College*
    *INTERMEDIATE STAFF TRAINING/REVIEW CPOA EXAM** Instructor: Laurie Pierce -
    Hillsborough Com. College*
    Register online for these reviews at:
    https://www.isignupnow.com/SignUps/presignup.asp?sid=E599BD33-9C5E-4328-A4F6-EB4504BF1A83

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    Vision Preview still on

    In spite of Hurricane Wilma, the OAA/POF Vision Preview is still on. The convention center sustained some damage, not serious. Some rooms at the Marriott sustained damage, but the hotel will notify individuals who've registered if there's a problem with their room and find an alternative for them. Electricity is back up; the airports are open and running scheduled flights, and the roads are open. Any questions, contact the OAA or POF. See you there.

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