Opticians work hard and like to play harder.
Be a part of SOCO's event committee & help plan our summer get-together, regional gatherings, and CEC events.
(Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page)
Be a part of SOCO's event committee & help plan our summer get-together, regional gatherings, and CEC events.
(Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page)
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
2 Hours Continuing Education Virtually
Sunday November 7th, 2021 10:00am
Sunday November 7th, 2021 10:00am
Summer Social 2021
July 31,2021
6:00-9:00pm
Stony Creek Brewery, Branford CT
Thank you to all who attended.
July 31,2021
6:00-9:00pm
Stony Creek Brewery, Branford CT
Thank you to all who attended.
SPRING 2021 Continuing Education
All Connecticut Opticians, Apprentices, & Students,
SOCO will offer Continuing Education Credits throughout the year. Mix & Match.
Remember for your Connecticut's opticians license, you need 7 CECs annually.
📣📣SOCO Spring CECs📣📣
SPRING CECs will be held virtually.
Click on the date to register!
Sunday, March 28, 2021, (1) ABO or (1) NCLE, Annual Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm
The meeting is the course! Thank you to all who attended.
Sunday, April 25, 2021, (2) ABO, 6:30-8:30pm
Ophthalmic Prism
(2) ABO CREDITS. 6:30-8:30PM; Technical Level III.
Taught by Rebecca Soto. Full-Time faculty member Goodwin University, East hartford, CT. Vision Care Technology Program.
CUTOFF DATE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 11:59PM.
THIS GOES FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS.
REGISTER NOW! Thank you to all who attended.
Sunday, May 23, 2021, (2) NCLE, 6:30-8:30pm
Refraction & Retinoscopy: A Review of the Objective and Subjective Techniques
(2) NCLE or (2) ABO Credits
Taught by Bernie Stewart, MA Western Washington University
Ophthalmic Educator FCLSA(H) NCLE/M LDO ABO/C
CUTOFF DATE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, May 20, 11:59PM.
THIS GOES FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS.
Not a member? JOIN SOCO, become a member today!
Not only will you have unique opportunities to earn your credits, you will have networking/social events to attend. 🤩
SOCO will offer Continuing Education Credits throughout the year. Mix & Match.
Remember for your Connecticut's opticians license, you need 7 CECs annually.
- SPRING 🌸5 credits offered
- FALL 🍁 3 credits offered
📣📣SOCO Spring CECs📣📣
SPRING CECs will be held virtually.
Click on the date to register!
Sunday, March 28, 2021, (1) ABO or (1) NCLE, Annual Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm
The meeting is the course! Thank you to all who attended.
Sunday, April 25, 2021, (2) ABO, 6:30-8:30pm
Ophthalmic Prism
(2) ABO CREDITS. 6:30-8:30PM; Technical Level III.
Taught by Rebecca Soto. Full-Time faculty member Goodwin University, East hartford, CT. Vision Care Technology Program.
CUTOFF DATE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 11:59PM.
THIS GOES FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS.
REGISTER NOW! Thank you to all who attended.
Sunday, May 23, 2021, (2) NCLE, 6:30-8:30pm
Refraction & Retinoscopy: A Review of the Objective and Subjective Techniques
(2) NCLE or (2) ABO Credits
Taught by Bernie Stewart, MA Western Washington University
Ophthalmic Educator FCLSA(H) NCLE/M LDO ABO/C
CUTOFF DATE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, May 20, 11:59PM.
THIS GOES FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS.
Not a member? JOIN SOCO, become a member today!
Not only will you have unique opportunities to earn your credits, you will have networking/social events to attend. 🤩
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 unforgettable 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 unforgettable 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 8, 2020, 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 8, 2020, 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
