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 

Check out the Commemorative Program from the weekend! 

Conference Planning Committee Members prepare Gala Gift Bags for the big event.

Every attendee received a Gift Bag and other giveaways.

Immediate Past President Richard Bauman (Region 6/Nassau) and Vice President Ethan Brown (Region 5/Bronx) served as the Gala's Masters of Ceremony.

Happy Gala-Goers!  

The Mapes and over 200 attendees enjoyed themselves all evening.

Marc Rubinrott of Advance Optical explains some of the latest information with one of the many Opticians who attended the Gala.

Sunburst Optical representatives meet with Gala attendees.

Sheehy Opticians of Albany was proudly represented. 

Old friends and colleagues caught up with each other.

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).   

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.  

Mark Mattison-Shupnick, Director of Education & Training for Jobson Medical Information, offers greetings and best wishes from JMI, the Gala's Platinum Media Sponsor. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

James Hamilton of Syracuse Eye Center was named New York State Optician of the Year. 

Past President Michael Buenau was presented with the Richard A. Terry Award for service to the Society. 

Thomas Ryder of Plattsburgh thanked the Society on behalf of his father, Herbert Ryder, who was presented the NYSSO Lifetime Achievement Award.   

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.

Everyone had wonderful time!

Past President John Kennedy, Jr. conducted another successful PAC Raffle and prize drawing.

On Sunday morning, the NYSSO Board of Directors held their Spring Meeting to discuss important issues and continue planning the Society's future. 

At Sunday's Professional Development Symposium, Members of the State Ophthalmic Dispensing Board and Executive Secretary Claudia Alexander answer members' questions.   

Over 175 Opticians attended the 7 excellent hours of continuing education on Sunday. 

Meet the 2011 New York State Optical Retailer of the Year!

Save-the-Date!
2012 New York State Opticians Gala & Professional Development Symposium
May 5-6, 2012

 

 


 



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