2011 Opticians Gala & Professional Development Symposium
May 14, 2011 through May 15, 2011
Scenes from the
2011 New York State Opticians Gala
& Professional Development Symposium
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Check out the Commemorative Program from the weekend! |
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Conference Planning Committee Members prepare Gala Gift Bags for the big event. |
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Every attendee received a Gift Bag and other giveaways. |
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Immediate Past President Richard Bauman (Region 6/Nassau) and Vice President Ethan Brown (Region 5/Bronx) served as the Gala's Masters of Ceremony. |
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Happy Gala-Goers! |
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The Mapes and over 200 attendees enjoyed themselves all evening. |
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Marc Rubinrott of Advance Optical explains some of the latest information with one of the many Opticians who attended the Gala. |
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Sunburst Optical representatives meet with Gala attendees. |
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Sheehy Opticians of Albany was proudly represented. |
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Old friends and colleagues caught up with each other. |
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From l to r: NYSSO President Laurie Schreiber (Region 2/Rochester), Executive Director John Graziano, Jr., Past President Thomas Guthlein (Region 7/Suffolk) and Regional Director Dennis Casey (Region 7/Suffolk). |
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Essilor Laboratories of American Representative Joseph Lombardo (at podium) presents a champagne toast in honor of NYSSO's 75th Anniversary, along with other ELOA reps and NYSSO Officers. |
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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. |
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Marchon District Manager Howard Davine congratulates NYSSO on its 75th Anniversary and spoke of his company's ongoing support of the New York State Optical Retailer of the Year Award. |
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NYSSO Past Presidents were honored. From l to r: Michael Buenau, Thomas Guthlein, Sharon Leonard, John Kennedy, Jr., current President Laurie Schreiber and Richard Bauman. |
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75th Anniversary Legacy Awards were presented to the New York State schools that prepare tomorrow's Opticians. From l to r: Vice President Ethan Brown, Felix Tesler representing Jayne Weinberger of TCI, Robert Russo of City Tech, John Godert of ECC, and President Laurie Schreiber. |
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James Hamilton of Syracuse Eye Center was named New York State Optician of the Year. |
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Past President Michael Buenau was presented with the Richard A. Terry Award for service to the Society. |
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Thomas Ryder of Plattsburgh thanked the Society on behalf of his father, Herbert Ryder, who was presented the NYSSO Lifetime Achievement Award. |
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Kathy McShane and colleagues from Saratoga Vision are congratulated by NYSSO and Marchon officials on being named the 2011 New York State Optical Retailer of the Year. |
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Everyone had wonderful time! |
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Past President John Kennedy, Jr. conducted another successful PAC Raffle and prize drawing. |
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On Sunday morning, the NYSSO Board of Directors held their Spring Meeting to discuss important issues and continue planning the Society's future. |
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At Sunday's Professional Development Symposium, Members of the State Ophthalmic Dispensing Board and Executive Secretary Claudia Alexander answer members' questions. |
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Over 175 Opticians attended the 7 excellent hours of continuing education on Sunday. |
Save-the-Date!
2012 New York State Opticians Gala & Professional Development Symposium
May 5-6, 2012
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