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| The OAI
Was Established To ... |
- Encourage, establish,
and maintain standards of competence, knowledge, and performance
through the maintenance of educational programs and training.
- Provide the vision care
doctor, an efficient optical dispensing service through the educational
programs of continuing education.
- Foster a broader understanding
and acceptance of professional opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing
as indispensable to the health and welfare of the public.
- Assist state and local
governments, their agencies and other public groups, for the benefit
of the public in the areas of consumer protection, and public
health and safety.
- Cooperate with health,
scientific, and educational organizations in matters of interest
to the field of opticianry and ophthalmic dispensing.
- Promote the advancement
of the science and knowledge of opticianry and better eye care
to the public.
- Advance the interests
and general welfare of opticianry and ophthalmic dispensing as
a profession.
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Also being offered is an ABO Review course, this is an excellent way
to measure your optical knowledge or prepare you for the ABO examination. |
| Reasons
for Joining OAI |
ONE DAY EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
The OAI offers ABO accredited courses for your continuing education.
This one day seminar is normally held in Springfield on the first
Sunday in November. We normally provide three or four hours of continuing
education.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The OAI offers ABO and NCLE accredited courses during this two day
event held each spring.
NATIONALLY KNOWN SPEAKERS
The OAI acquires nationally recognized speakers to keep OAI Members
updated on the latest technology.
NEWSLETTERS
The "Scanner" is published four times a year and keeps OAI
Members informed of state and national news concerning opticianry.
UPDATES
The "Eyewire" is sent as needed to keep OAI Members informed
between "Scanner" publications, as events don't always occur
every three months.
NETWORKING
The Spring Conference and Fall Seminar both schedule social events
where opticians get the opportunity to meet, share, and expand your
knowledge with colleagues.
RECOGNITION
Professional affiliation with the OAI announces and reaffirms your
commitment and dedication to your profession and recognition at state
and national levels.
OAI AFFILIATION WITH OAA
The OAI affiliation with the national organization provides a voice
for OAI Members in shaping the future of opticianry across the nation.
LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION
The OAI monitors legislative activities, promoting and defending the
Illinois Optician's area of practice.
BOARD MEETINGS
The OAI holds approximately six board meetings a year to conduct
the business of the Association. Board meetings are open to all OAI
Members.
ANNUAL MEETING
Held at the Spring Conference, the Annual Meeting gives every OAI
Member a voice in the election of officers and directors, changes
in bylaws and the conduct of business.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OAI Members may work on committees or join the board. Any OAI
Regular Member may be elected to any Board position except Vice-President
or President. These posts require at least one previous term on the
board.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
This provides each OAI Member with names, work addresses, and work
phone numbers of active members.
REDUCED RATES
OAI Members get reduced rates to the Spring Conference and Fall Seminar.
WEB LISTING
OAI Members may have themselves and their employers listed on our
web site, to assist patients seeking quality eyecare.
With your support and participation, not only will we remain a valuable
resource for Illinois Opticians, but as our membership expands, so
too will our service, providing better education, better representation,
and better public awareness for Opticians throughout Illinois.
What are you waiting for? Support your Profession! Join your state
association! |
| Membership
Application |
We have provided an online form that you can
print out and then send to the OAI office. This is an Adobe Acrobat
PDF file. If you do not currently have Acrobat Reader software, you
can download it free from Adobe.
If you prefer, you can print the membership
application directly from this site by clicking this form link. |
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| Opticians
Association of Illinois Officers |
| President |
Pam Lamberson , ABOC, CPOA
Springfield
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| Vice-President |
Donna Hand, ABOC
Ashland
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| Treasurer |
Robert
Hughbanks, ABOC, HFOAA
Peoria |
| Secretary |
Marsha Slack, ABOC, NCLE
Gibson City |
| Past
President |
Gene Mitchell, ABOC, NCLE, COT
Springfield
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| Directors |
Sheila Harvey, ABOC, HFOAA, CPOA
Pam Hawkins, ABOC, NCLE
Alton
Richard Nast, ABOC
Rose Smith, ABOC
Springfield
Kim Strickland, C.N.A
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