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Opticians work hard and like to play harder. Be a part of SOCO's event committee to help plan our summer get-together, regional gatherings, and CEC events.
SPRING 2021 Continuing Education
All Connecticut Opticians,
SOCO will offer Continuing Education Credits throughout the year. Mix & Match.
SPRING 🌸5 credits
FALL 🍁 4 credits
We need to earn (7) credits annually.
4 NCLE and 3 ABO credits. Mix ‘n Match.
📣📣SOCO Spring CECs📣📣
SPRING CECs will be held virtually.
✳️Stay tuned for specific details✳️
Friday, March 26, 2021, (1) NCLE, and Annual Meeting, 7:30-8:30
Friday, April 23, 2021, (2) ABO,
6:30-8:30
Friday, May 21, 2021, (2) NCLE ,
6:30-8:30
Not a member? We’ve got you. 🎁 Connecticut Licensed Opticians or Connecticut Apprentice Opticians attend the March 26th, (1) NCLE, Annual Meeting CEC as our guest.
After that, we hope you’ll join.
Not only will we have unique opportunities to earn your credits, we will have networking/social events. 🤩
SOCO will offer Continuing Education Credits throughout the year. Mix & Match.
SPRING 🌸5 credits
FALL 🍁 4 credits
We need to earn (7) credits annually.
4 NCLE and 3 ABO credits. Mix ‘n Match.
📣📣SOCO Spring CECs📣📣
SPRING CECs will be held virtually.
✳️Stay tuned for specific details✳️
Friday, March 26, 2021, (1) NCLE, and Annual Meeting, 7:30-8:30
Friday, April 23, 2021, (2) ABO,
6:30-8:30
Friday, May 21, 2021, (2) NCLE ,
6:30-8:30
Not a member? We’ve got you. 🎁 Connecticut Licensed Opticians or Connecticut Apprentice Opticians attend the March 26th, (1) NCLE, Annual Meeting CEC as our guest.
After that, we hope you’ll join.
Not only will we have unique opportunities to earn your credits, we will have networking/social events. 🤩
WINTER 2020-2021 Events
🌟OAA 2021 Virtual Leadership!!!🌟
For more info and to register: https://lnkd.in/dBzC53z
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This is an event you, your friends, and favorite opticians do not want to miss!!!
#oaa #opticiansassociationofamerica #optician #optical #helpingamericasee#vision #eyecare #eyewear #eyeglasses #sunglasses #glasses #confrence#leadership #reachforthestars #2021 #leadership2021 #register #virtual #VivaLaSOCO
For more info and to register: https://lnkd.in/dBzC53z
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This is an event you, your friends, and favorite opticians do not want to miss!!!
#oaa #opticiansassociationofamerica #optician #optical #helpingamericasee#vision #eyecare #eyewear #eyeglasses #sunglasses #glasses #confrence#leadership #reachforthestars #2021 #leadership2021 #register #virtual #VivaLaSOCO
Reach for the Stars ~ A Virtual Learning Experience
The Opticians Association of America's (OAA) Virtual Leadership Experience is fast approaching! This year the conference will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2020. This is open to ALL opticians in the USA.
Registration will begin soon! But first Opticianry Students and Apprentices; this one is for you!!!
Apply at the links below for an incredible opportunity and an unforgetable experience!!
Students and Apprentices Apply here by January 4th 2021: https://bit.ly/2KANbNL
Questions or more info: oaa.org/contact
#oaa #opticiansassociationofamerica #optician #optical #helpingamericasee #vision #eyecare #eyewear #eyeglasses#sunglasses #glasses #leadership #virtualaleadershipexperience #students #apprentices #education
SOCO IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE OAA.
ALL MEMBERS ENJOY JOINT MEMBERSHIP AS A SOCO MEMBER.
The Opticians Association of America's (OAA) Virtual Leadership Experience is fast approaching! This year the conference will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2020. This is open to ALL opticians in the USA.
Registration will begin soon! But first Opticianry Students and Apprentices; this one is for you!!!
Apply at the links below for an incredible opportunity and an unforgetable experience!!
Students and Apprentices Apply here by January 4th 2021: https://bit.ly/2KANbNL
Questions or more info: oaa.org/contact
#oaa #opticiansassociationofamerica #optician #optical #helpingamericasee #vision #eyecare #eyewear #eyeglasses#sunglasses #glasses #leadership #virtualaleadershipexperience #students #apprentices #education
SOCO IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE OAA.
ALL MEMBERS ENJOY JOINT MEMBERSHIP AS A SOCO MEMBER.
FALL 2020 Events
ONE-Opticians of New England ABO-NCLE Credit conference
Virtual Education Meeting
Come Join Us: Sunday, November 8th--New Virtual Seminar Format, a unique collaboration between New England states.
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
In order to ensure the health and safety of our attendees and speakers, our regional opticians associations have decided to hold their fall educational seminars virtually (and jointly) through Zoom conferencing on Sunday, November 8th! This conference will be an exciting, new partnership, entitled, ONE "Opticians of New England". ONE is a continuing education opportunity for all opticians.
To register for our Exciting event please click the link below;
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
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ONE-Opticians of New England ABO-NCLE Credit conference
Virtual Education Meeting
Come Join Us: Sunday, November 8th--New Virtual Seminar Format, a unique collaboration between New England states.
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
In order to ensure the health and safety of our attendees and speakers, our regional opticians associations have decided to hold their fall educational seminars virtually (and jointly) through Zoom conferencing on Sunday, November 8th! This conference will be an exciting, new partnership, entitled, ONE "Opticians of New England". ONE is a continuing education opportunity for all opticians.
To register for our Exciting event please click the link below;
https://zoom.us/.../5616018593595/WN_zQDZZNizTqeThzhV2fK_GQ
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New England States Join For Virtual Conference
On November 8th, Opticians Association of Massachusetts, Opticians Association of Rhode Island, Opticians Association of Vermont, Society of Connecticut Opticians and New Hampshire Society of Opticians will join together for a ONE Virtual Conference,
Opticians of New England.
With the help from Blair Wong and Kevin Silva, Executive Director and Vice President of the Opticians Association of Massachusetts, and a team from each state association, ONE will deliver 7 hours of education for the needs of each society.
More info to come...
On November 8th, Opticians Association of Massachusetts, Opticians Association of Rhode Island, Opticians Association of Vermont, Society of Connecticut Opticians and New Hampshire Society of Opticians will join together for a ONE Virtual Conference,
Opticians of New England.
With the help from Blair Wong and Kevin Silva, Executive Director and Vice President of the Opticians Association of Massachusetts, and a team from each state association, ONE will deliver 7 hours of education for the needs of each society.
More info to come...
SUMMER 2020 Events
To receive your ZooM link, please email SOCO secretary, Stacey Evans
SOCOsecy@gmail.com
SOCOsecy@gmail.com
SOCO honors and celebrates the optical graduates from Goodwin University's Vision Care Technology program and Middlesex Community College's Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing program virtually. Come celebrate your current and future colleagues.
OAA Leadership 2020 attendees had a truly amazing opportunity to listen to Jim Trick speak as he did his Keynote address and spoke during workshop break-outs. Join Jim on Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 PM
SOCO COVID-19 SUPPORT FORUM
Winter 2020 Events
Events are in the process of being planned.