February 2010 Newsletter

Danne Ventura of Essilor of America to be Honored at OWA's Eleventh Annual Pleiades Award Event

Danne Venture, an experienced dispensing optician, contact lens fitter and ophthalmic medical assistant has been selected as this year's recipient of the eleventh annual Pleiades Award which will be presented by the Optical Women's Association (OWA) on Friday March 19th, 2010.
Read more . . .

Please Join OWA in Recognizing Two of Optical's Shining Stars at the Diane Von Furstenberg Studio in NYC

11th ANNUAL PLEIADES AWARD and 1st ANNUAL PYXIS AWARD, with welcome by Diane Von Furstenberg followed by cocktail reception and award presentations.
Read more . . .

OWA Welcomes Incoming President Laurie Badone and Announces New Board Member

Celebrating the leadership of women in the optical industry, the Optical Women's Association (OWA) welcomes the 2010 board of directors. Laurie Badone of Carl Zeiss Vision serves as President. Audrey Pavia of Tura LP joins the board for a two year term.
Read more . . .

Optical Women's Association Hosts 10th Annual Vision Expo West Event

Las Vegas — The OWA hosted the 10th annual cocktail party and networking event on Friday, October 2, 2009 during Vision Expo West. The event was a meet-and-greet, attended by over 225 OWA members and guests, that included cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a raffle for various designer items donated by OWA sponsors and an address from incoming President, Laurie Badone. The event offered an opportunity for these industry professionals to network with one another and to learn more about OWA educational and mentoring programs.
Read more . . .

President's Letter

We have seen the OWA grow and prosper through the tireless efforts of the many women who have participated as officers and board members since our inception in 1997. My goal is to continue to see the OWA grow and be meaningful to each member, and to challenge each of you to think how you can become more involved in the OWA. I can assure you that being involved allows you get to know some of the greatest women in the optical industry.
Read more . . .

Learning the Laws [of Selling] in Las Vegas

Carrie Damschroder (Eyefinity / Officemate), OWA Communications Committee Member
Read more . . .

OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE — Satisfaction Power @ ABO/NCLE in Cincinnati Ohio

When a worker / workforce is disengaged, it directly effects the organization in terms of profit and shareholder return and the physical and mental stability of the individual worker. Knowing what your own top motivators are for you is the first stop in making the most of your work life. We must decide what matters the most in our work life and our family life and then invest in it.
Read more . . .

Letter from Immediate Past-President, Grady Culbreth

It has been a tremendous honor to serve as president of OWA these past two years. I encourage everyone to attend OWA events, to stay connected, and network with each other for the support and benefit of all.
Read more . . .

The OWA would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support and belief in our mission to advance and promote the leadership role of women in the Optical industry.