October 2017 Newsletter

Immediate Past President's Letter
Maureen Cavanagh shares achievements and welcomes new OWA President, Tiara Claxton.
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President's Letter
New OWA President Tiara Claxton shares her hopes for the next year.
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The Vision Council's Lab Division Hall of Fame Honoree Honors the OWA
Yvette Carranza
OWA founding member Lorinda Fraboni was inducted into The Vision Council's Lab Division Hall of Fame at Vision Expo West. During her acceptance of the award, she could have shared with us all of the great things that make up her life and career. However, Lorinda chose to highlight and honor the OWA!
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OWA "Emotional Intelligence (EQ)" Connection Series Event: EQ Panel Shows How Understanding Emotions Can Help You Succeed
Courtney Myers
The highly anticipated panel on Emotional Intelligence (or EQ) delivered advice on how EQ has real, tangible results in the workplace. According to Travis Bradberry, Ph.D., author of the #1 best-selling book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, EQ is the "other kind of smart".
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Networking Reception and Raffle Event — Attendees Treated to Fun, Fellowship, and Prizes
Shadetra Johnson
The Vegas casino floor could not hold a candle to the fun spirit at the OWA Reception and Raffle event during Vision Expo West!
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Welcome 72 New OWA Members!
Carol Wilbur, OWA Associate Executive Director
The OWA membership continues to grow! We are happy to welcome these 72 new members since the August 2017 newsletter.
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