The OAOP has several committees focused on specific topics that affect optometry. Committee members are volunteers that donate their time and effort to improving the various aspects of optometry and the Association.
OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION & EXCELLENCE (AKA- Congress)
*Executive Committee
- Congress/Seminar
- Credentialing
- Continuing Education
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HEALTH & INSURANCE PROGRAMS (HIP)
- Member Education
- Payer (Insurance Co.) Education
- Legislation
- Nursing Home Systems
- Low Vision/Vision Therapy
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
- State Legislation Goals
- Key person Communication
- Capitol Day
- Elections
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MEMBERSHIP
- Recruitment
- Orientations
- Undergraduate Activities
- Retention
- Mentor to New Member
- Social Activities
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KEY PERSON NETWORK
- Communication of OAOP messages
- Building Relationships with legislators
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Leadership Optometry
- Learn how to strengthen the profession of optometry in Oklahoma
- Learn how to leave a lasting legacy
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FEDERAL LEGISLATION
- Working with AOA on Federal goals
- Communicating with Federal Officers and staff
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AWARDS COMMITTEE
- Solicit nominations for OAOP Awards
- Identify winners of OAOP Awards
- Identify members for Oklahoma Optometry Hall of Fame
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OPTOMETRIC PAC CONTRIBUTIONS
- Campaigns
- Contributions
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PR COMMITTEE
- Internal and External promotion of OAOP
- Giving Sight Day
- Children’s Vision / InfantSEE
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