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Newsletter of The Alberta Opticians Association
Wake Up Call
Do you realize that this is the half-way point for the
three year continuing education requirements?
Next Meeting of
the Council of
Directors
September 5, 2001
November 14, 2001
January 16, 2002
March 13, 2002
AGM
May 5, 2002
NACO
Practical
Examination
Schedule
NFLD
October 2001
Alberta
February 22, 23 &
24, 2002
Next Golf
Tourney
August 10, 2002
Don’t get caught short.
See inside for continuing education opportunities.
Or see the Web Site at
www.albertaopticians.org
Important Information
Registration deadline for NAIT optical program courses with full payment
is September 5, 2001. There will be no excuses, ifs ands or buts.
Post dated cheques are not accepted for registration.
You can reach the Optical Program Office at
Phone: 780-491-3130 Fax: 780-491-3132 or email at optical@nait.ab.ca
The new Social Services Contract has been negotiated. It is a two-year
agreement running from September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2003. It
includes a 5% increase for lenses. The final agreement is enclosed.
Online Payment?
Yes you can pay your registration fees on line through a secure site.
Continuing education status?
Yes you can check your continuing education credits on line.
Personal information updates?
Yes you can change your information on line.
www.albertaopticians.org
Online member renewal and payments
Online member information change
Online check your continuing education credits
Fall 2001 Page 1
The Alberta Opticians Association
2001 BOB TOPLEY MEMORIAL GOLF
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Held at the beautiful Alberta Springs Golf Resort in Red Deer on August 11, 2001.
The weather was great, the food fantastic and the golf was………… well Ok.
We want to thank Scott Nash for putting together another fine tournament.
We also would like to thank all of our sponsors:
Alcon Canada
Cooper Vision
Luxotica
Rodenstock
Silhouette
Tech-Cite Labs
Viva
Shilling Optical Cases
This year the winners were:
Low Gross
Score 59
Ron Ingenthron
Roger Wetzel
Brad Wetzel
Gary Charland
With a score of 59 maybe we all should
have a foot wedge or pencil with eraser
attached in our bag just like Ron………
.Just kidding Ron, what a great score.
Low Net
score 65
Doug Emes
Roger Zarowny
Bob Callan
Issue #41 Page 2
American Optical
Centennial Optical
Ocular Sciences
Ronor
Signet Armourlite
The Optical Group
Western Optical
Vistakon
Ron Williams (AKA Jim Mckie)
Low Mixed
score 67
Scott Nash
Darren Phillips
Ted Klassen
Natalie Dalgetty
In 2002 our golf tournament will have been going strong for 20 years.
We will only be allowed 80 golfers so you must plan on attending on
August 10, 2002 and get your application in early.
Our Leader in a meeting
Multi Prize winner
This is where all of the important
decisions are made.
Fall 2001 Page 3
The Alberta Opticians Association
Registrar
Upgrading to Practicing
New Members
Rene Simons
Winnie Chang
Wendy Morin
Patrick Brousseau
Cindy Boots
Imelda Van Kempen
Thuan-Minh Pham
Jenny Chan
Erin Cote
Linda Spencer
Tannis Hinecker
Shaun Podolchyk
Holly Olafson
Helen Wong
Andrea Hotte
Christene McLeod
Valli Elmgren
Kriste McLean
Daphne Duchek
Carla Ens
Mary-Ellen Stoller
Deborah Wasyliw
Andrea Williamson
Jarratt Cutlan
Andrea O’Brian
#1171
#1194
#1195
#1196
#1197
#1198
#1199
#1200
#1201
#1202
#1203
#1204
#1205
#1206
#1207
#1208
#1209
#1210
#1211
#1212
#1213
#1215
#1214
#1216
#1217
June 21, 2001
June 26, 2001
June 28, 2001
July 26, 2001
July 30, 2001
July 30, 2001
July 30, 2001
Aug. 1, 2001
Aug. 2, 2001
Aug. 3, 2001
Aug. 7, 2001
Aug. 7, 2001
Aug. 8, 2001
Aug. 9, 2001
Aug. 9, 2001
Aug. 9, 2001
Aug. 10, 2001
Aug. 10, 2001
Aug. 13, 2001
Aug. 13, 2001
Aug. 15, 2001
Aug. 16, 2001
Aug. 16, 2001
Aug. 17, 2001
Aug. 17, 2001
Change to Non Practicing
Angela Johnson
Peggy Hold
Lauri Germain
#565
#687
#1086
July 16, 2001
July 27, 2001
July 28, 2001
Shaza Chung
Mark Farrel
#709
#247
July 19, 2001
July 31, 2001
Reinstate to the Roster
Kim Morrison
#708
June 14, 2001
#956
Now Singh
#563
Now Tutila
#1056
Now Litke
Name Change
Leah Stewart
July 11, 2001
Linda Perry
July 25, 2001
Shannon Parks
July 25, 2001
Remove from Roster
Shelda Prefontaine
#1105
June 30, 2001
New Contact Lens License
Cecil Bioletti
Nader Tari
Lindsay Malmgren
Mark Brandon
Syri McKinlay
Diane Sparrowhawk
Hang Pham
Laura Lockhart
Debra Burgess
Brenda Wong
#758
#1042
#1182
#1078
#860
#773
#1047
#990
#782
#902
June 14, 2001
June 14, 2001
July 10, 2001
July 23, 2001
July 30, 2001
July 30, 2001
July 30, 2001
Aug. 1, 2001
Aug. 13, 2001
Aug. 31, 2001
Check out the new website www.albertaopticians.org
Online member renewal and payments
Online member information change
Online check your continuing education credits
Issue #41 Page 4
Leesa Husieff
comes to the Alberta Opticians Association with twenty years
of office administration and accounting experience. Her experience includes nine years with Alberta Family and Social Services, six years in the property appraisal field and several years
of bookkeeping experience.
Her knowledge of computers, accounting and office
prcedures give her a well developed set of skills that
will benefit the Association.
Leesa is currently taking continuing education courses at NAIT
in the accounting program.
She resides in Sherwood Park with her husband, dog and two
cats.
She is an avid reader.
Membership fees are due by December 31, 2001.
Fees are as follows:
Non Practicing
Practicing Eyeglass
Contact Lens
$125.00 + GST = $133.75
$420.00 + GST = $449.40
$525.00 + GST = $561.75
Members are allowed to pay their full membership with a series of post-dated cheques as long as payment
is complete before December 31, 2001. Special permission for alternate payment must be received from the
Registrar before that date.
All members require proof of E & O Insurance. It is available from the Association for $55.00 for 1 Million
coverage and $65.00 for 2 Million coverage. If members purchase insurance from the Association it only
covers that one member. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure that we receive verification of
their insurance coverage whether it is Professional Liability Insurance or Errors and Omissions Insurance.
Registration is not possible until proof of insurance is received.
First notices have been sent out to all members. If you make arrangements for payment now you will not
receive a second or third notice. If you make no arrangements you will receive further notices.
Fall 2001 Page 5
The Alberta Opticians Association
What is Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)?
Prior Learning Assessment is a way of judging skill levels of candidates who do not come through the traditional
paths of learning. PLA was set up in Alberta to deal with the many requests for registration that did not meet the
requirements of formal training and testing in the normal path to become an optician.
To be eligible for PLA you must apply to the registrar, with a resume of your work experience and references
from at least two opticians or optometrists. Strict criteria are used to assess eligibility on an individual basis.
Prior Learning has been used to assess the skill levels of candidates:
From out of the country, when judging training equivalency is difficult.
From within Canada who have gone through a different training process.
From within Canada who have no formal education but have a number of years of experience.
Alberta is the only province that has this kind of process. Other provinces have made use of it to solve problems
in their jurisdiction where mutual acceptance of licenses applies.
Prior Learning Assessment costs $250.00 and is a cost recovery program. This fee is subject to change. Three
examiners are involved in the decisions made in this combination written and practical assessment of skills.
All recommendations are passed to the Registrar who makes the final decision. The Prior Learning Assessment
Committee may recommend a number of things.
1. That the candidate be given a license with no further testing.
2. That the candidate takes an upgrade course in certain areas to polish rusty or lacking skills before Practical
Examination.
3. That the candidate be allowed to challenge the Practical Examination.
4. That the candidate go back to the beginning of the NAIT course and be educated before being allowed
to challenge the Practical Exam.
Prior Learning Assessment for eyeglasses has been running in Alberta for several years. We are now in the process
of statistically analyzing the results. Individual assessments show that the goals have been achieved judged by the
success levels of the candidates. PLA for contact lenses has been up running for a year.
For further information on the PLA process or how to apply contact the AOA office.
Moving?
Please let the AOA Office know if your address will change or if you have already moved.
This will ensure that you will continue to receive all association mailings.
If you have changed employment let us know so we can keep our records updated.
It is a requirement of regulation that we maintain accurate up to date information on all of our members
Please note that if you are listed as the license of record for a store you will be held responsible
for what happens in that store. Even if you have moved on.
For your own sake let us know if you change employment.
Issue #41 Page 6
NAIT Presents Edging Lab at ABES
Alberta Business Education Service (ABES) is the new home of the NAIT Edging lab in Calgary.
After several years of planning and negotiation this new development offers a great benefit to the South
Ophthalmic Dispensing Students in Alberta.
Special thanks go to Patrick Plichon and Essilor for making this possible with the generous donation
of two sets of edging equipment.
This provides the lab with both pattern and formerless opportunities for our students.
This high standard of equipment is comparable to the standards set in the Edmonton facility by WECO.
Karl Hauck program head for the NAIT Optical Programs, Patrick Reed year one and lab teacher in both
Edmonton and Calgary and Mitch McCormick of ABES are to be commended for their timely efforts in this
project.
ABES is located at 910 - 7th Avenue. S.W. Calgary.
The Optical class room will be #250.
Please Note Lectures will also be held in this location.
There will no longer be classes held at SAIT in Calgary.
Important Facts
Alberta Opticians Association
(780)429-2694
Toll Free:
1-800-263-6026
Fax:
(780)426-5576
Toll Free Fax:
1-800-584-6896
Email
aoa@albertaopticians.org
WebSite
www.albertaopticians.org
Office address
201, 10709 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N3
NAIT Program Office
Fax:
Email optical@nait.ab.ca
(780)491-3130
(780)491-3132
Opticians Council of Canada
(204)982-6060
Toll Free:
1-800-847-3155
Fax:
(204)947-2519
Email
canada@opticians.ca
WebSite
HTTP//www.opticians.ca
Continuing
Education
must be pre - approved
accreditation forms available
When you send in your
Continuing Education
credits to have them
entered on the computer
please make sure your
license number is on it.
No license number ...
No credit!
Fall 2001 Page 7
The Alberta Opticians Association
Congratulations to all the students who
passed their NACO licensing examinations
Eyeglasses
Contact Lenses
Imelda Van Kempen
Jarratt Cutlan
Shelley McAfee
Thuan-Minh Pham
Andrea O’Brian
Leah McAnerin
Jenny Chan
Christine Neustaeter Karen Pelesey
Erin Cote
Robin Yi
Lisa Pidwerbeski
Linda Spencer
Jamie Benn
Crystal Schoeler
Tannis Hinecker
Linda Chiem
Margaret Serniak
Shaun Podolchyk
Stacey Davis
Trisha Sininiuk
Holly Olafson
Neil Deroy
Michelle Smallman
Helen Wong
Kurtis Ethier
Michelle Spak
Andrea Hotte
Dionne Forbes
Chris Syrnyk
Christene McLeod
Kelly Fung
Kristine Taylor
Valli Elmgren
Chelsy Graham
Susan Truong
Kriste McLean
Brigit Henry
Irena Vincekovic
Daphne Duchek
Corinne Hines
Kim Williams-Love
Carla Ens
Elizabeth Hurley
Sherrie McDougall
Mary-Ellen Stoller
Robin Johnson
Deborah Wasyliw
Ian Ly
Andrea Williamson
Sandra Marshall
Issue #41 Page 8
Cecil Bioletti
Nader Tari
Lindsay Malmgren
Mark Brandon
Syri McKinlay
Diane Sparrowhawk
Hang Pham
Laura Lockhart
Debra Burgess
Brenda Wong
Patrick Brousseau
Cindy Boots
Heather Nolin
J.Tracy Fay
Farah Ataeian
Employment Opportunities
Licensed or 2nd year student optician
Student Opticians Wanted
Opportunity for full (four or five day week)
time position, excellent working environment,
minimum late shifts and no Sundays.
Wages negotiable.
Sears Optical has openings for students
of the optical dispensing course.
We offer a professional retail environment,
great benefits
and a busy established store.
We feature quality eyewear with an emphasis
on customer service.
This position would be based on an hourly wage
plus the best incentive program
in the optical industry.
If you are outgoing, organized and self motivated
please fax resume to Bob Bazinet.
Contact Jeri-Ann Willis,
The Observatory 780-438-3448
_________________________________________
Part time optician
required for busy optometric practice.
Must be energetic and willing to work
in a team environment.
Please fax resume to 780-454-0838
___________________________________________
Optician wanted
Wal-Mart Sherwood Park
Fax Resume to 780-417-2288
or call Margaret at 780-417-9341
___________________________________________
Wal-Mart Vision (Calgary)
Looking for licensed contact lens fitter
for full or part time position.
Contact Jennifer (vision manager)
at 403-242-9587
Wanted
Hardex machine, chem hard unit for photogrey.
403-912-2020
Seeking Employment
I am looking for training in the
optical lab as an optical lab tech.
My name is Sandy Valentyn
Phone 780-484-1681.
Bob Bazinet 1-403-253-6511 ext 565
Sears Optical fax 259-8671
Chinook Center cell 703-4487
______________________________________
Viewpoint Eyecare & Eyewear
Suite 108 1205 Bow Valley Trail
Canmore ,AB T1W 1P5
Ph:678-3700 Fax: 609-3707
Ever wanted to live in the Rocky Mountains?
This may be the job for you.
We are presently accepting resumes
from experienced Opticians.
The successful candidate should be
highly motivated, able to work independently
and possess excellent dispensing skills.
This is a full time, permanent position
and wages will depend on experience.
Only applicants chosen for interviews
will be contacted.
For Sale
Briot 5000-S
Scanform
Good Condition
asking $10,000 OBO
Contact Anthony or Alex
at Baker Optical 780-423-2117
Fall 2001 Page 9
The Alberta Opticians Association
Don’t miss the Vision Canada ‘mix and mingle’ opportunities:
Friday September 28, 5 P.M. to 10 P.M.
‘stroll & nosh’ at the Trade Show
Get a cosmetic make-over at the Cibavision booth
Get your caricature done at the OAC booth
MARCHON
and
Invite You to Attend
Casino Royale
Saturday, September 29th 8 P.M. till….
Place: ‘The Old Scotch Room’ at the Calgary Marriott
Dress: Come disguised as your favourite James Bond
character-Auric Goldfinger, Rosa Klebb, Dr. No, Jaws
or maybe Top Job. Black tie or slinky dress (where
appropriate) would also be very ‘Bond-ish’. (optional)
Last year’s casino was the highlight social event of the
weekend. Marchon really knows how to ‘do it up right’.
First there’s the gambling and socializing and if that’s
not enough there’s live music to move your ‘soles’.
Issue #41 Page 10
Advertising
The Eighth Line is published four times a year.
Spring,Summer, Fall and Winter.
We will not charge for the
employment opportunities,
seeking employment or used
equipment for sale.
Also exempt are continuing education
lectures put on by the AOA.
The deadline for submission is
two weeks before print and
the rates are as follows:
Full page $200.00
Half page $100.00
Quarter page $50.00
Business card size $25.00
All submissions must be typed and
accompanied by a
cheque payable to the AOA.
If the advertisement is greater
than 150 words in length,
includes a photograph, table graph
chart or logo, or has special instructions,
it should be submitted on disk.
We use Publisher, Photoshop and
Illustrator as well as Microsoft Word 7,
Access and Excel.
The deadline for submission of
Advertising for the next issue of
the Eighth Line is November 27, 2001.
Alison Faye
Optical Business
For Sale in St. Paul, AB
In operation for the last 21 years
Sight testing system
B&L Keratometer
Neitz slit lamp
Frames and frame bars
Edging equipment
Variety of tools
Reception desk with 2 side extensions
Numerous cabinets in marble green
with oak finish
All interested parties can
call 780-645-5455 and ask for Sam
On Guard
Sun clips are now available for the following
“On Guard” frames
053
058
070
076
077
085
087
301
302
304
311
314
086
New to Council
Okay here it goes…. 20 years in the Optical industry and from
Saskatchewan originally. (try spelling that for a lifetime, yikes) I
am not politically correct or minded, so why get involved with
the association? I am interested in the growth and future of
Opticians. It seems like a good idea to lend a hand wherever
I can, since the future of this industry has an effect on us all.
Along the way I might learn a thing or two about the inner
process.
Fall 2001 Page 11
The Alberta Opticians Association
CANADIAN SAFETY EYEWARE FRAME SALE
Model
Size
Color
010
010
012
012
012
012
016
016
016
016
016
016
016
016
016
016
017
017
017
018
018
018
020
021
021
022
022
022
022
026
026
026
026
027
028
030
030
031
031
031
031
031
031
032
032
032
033
034
56-18
56-18
55-19
55-19
57-19
57-19
56-15
56-15
60-15
60-15
60-15
60-15
62-15
62-15
62-15
62-15
54-16
56-16
56-16
54-20
56-20
56-20
57-16
56-15
58-15
50-19
50-19
52-19
52-19
55-15
55-15
57-15
57-15
55-16
58-17
55-19
57-16
48-21
48-21
50-21
52-21
52-21
52-21
51-20
51-20
53-20
54-17
52-19
Grey
Brown
Grey
Brown
Grey
Brown
Gold/Amber
Ant. Bronze
Gold/Amber
Gold/Amber
Gunmetal
Gold/Black
Gold
Gold/Black
Gold/Amber
Gunmetal
Gunmetal
Gunmetal
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gunmetal
Grey
Grey
Brown
Gold
Gold/Tortoise
Gold
Gold/Amber
Grey
Brown
Grey
Brown
Pink
Gunmetal
Gold
Gunmetal
Gold
Grey
Grey
Amber
Gold
Satin Gun
Gold/Amber
Green
Bronze
Black
Blue/Mauve
Issue #41 Page 12
Sale
Quantity Price
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
9.75
9.75
9.75
9.75
9.75
9.75
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
9.75
9.75
9.75
11.35
11.35
11.35
11.35
5.40
5.40
5.40
5.40
5.40
13.00
14.00
14.00
12.45
12.45
12.45
12.45
12.45
12.45
12.45
12.45
12.45
11.90
9.75
Model
Size
Color
036
036
036
037
037
037
037
038
038
038
042
042
042
043
045
045
046
046
046
047
047
047
047
047
053
053
053
053
054
054
055
055
056
057
057
057
060
067
071
306
309
54-15
56-16
58-16
56-16
58-16
58-16
58-16
56-16
54-16
56-16
54-18
56-18
58-18
57-18
55-19
59-19
51-18
53-18
53-18
51-18
51-18
53-18
53-18
53-18
49-19
53-19
53-19
53-19
48-20
50-20
56-19
56-19
58-15
50-19
52-19
52-19
58-20
50-20
54-18
47-19
51-18
Gold/Amber
Matt Black
Gold
Gun
Gold
Gold/Amber
Gunmetal
Gold/Burgandy
Gold/Amber
Gold/Amber
Gold
Gunmetal
Gunmetal
Brown
Grey
Grey
Gold/Black
Gold/Amber
Ant. Mauve
Gold/Amber
Ant. Gold
Gold/Amber
Gold/Black
Ant. Gold
Gold/Amber
Ant. Gold
Gold/Amber
Ant. Mauve
Gold/Demi
Gold/Demi
Brown/Amber
Gun/Grey
Gun/Grey
Gold/Grey
Gold/Amber
Gold/Grey
GoldAmber
Bronze
Gunmetal
Wine
Havana
Sale
Quantity Price
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
11.90
11.90
11.90
8.65
8.65
8.65
4.87
9.75
9.75
13.50
13.50
13.50
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.50
13.50
13.50
13.50
13.50
13.50
13.50
13.50
13.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
30.00
20.00
7.00
16.00
17.00
November 15, 2001
Fall 2001 Page 13
The Alberta Opticians Association
Vision Canada West
Calgary Alberta
September 28-30, 2001
Workshop Track
Each track will run for 40 minutes with 4 workshops running concurrently
An Interactive Way to Gain Continuing Education Credits
Issue #41 Page 14
Vision Canada West 2001
Moonraker-Corneal Mapping Workshop Is keratometry still appropriate when you can get more
information with corneal topography? Participants will arrive at an answer as they measure fellow
delegates’ corneas with standard keratomotetry as well as the more sophisticated method under the
instruction and guidance of a facilitator.
Credits AB 1.5 CL
MB 1.5 CL
A View to a Kill-Advanced Biomicroscopy
In a workshop equipped with slit lamps, cameras and
projectors participants under Prof. Fonns guidance will be able to view specific corneal conditions and the
advanced illumination techniques that best reveal them.The participants will then have the opportunity to
match Prof. Fonn’s technique as he views and critiques the results on screen.Credits AB 2 CL/MB 1.5 CL
Very Clever, Mr. Bond-Can Your Practice Benefit from Adding a Sight Testing Component?
Traditional manual forms of sight testing to perform over-refractions have been overtaken by the advent of
automated systems. How can these systems be integrated into your practice? What are the advantages?
How expensive is it? What is the legislative status quo of sight testing opticians in Canada? This workshop
will provide an interactive demonstration of a sight test protocol, projected for viewing by all attendees
and, as well. hands-on units throughout the audience for participants to use in conjunction with the
facilitator.
Credits AB 2 EC
MB 1.5 EG/CL
Diamonds Are Forever-Integrating Lab Equipment into Your Dispensing Practice.
Looking to improve the bottom line by lowering your wholesale lens costs? Trying to compete with the 1hour dispensaries? Thinking of installing an ‘in house’ edging service? Start your research by taking this
workshop and learning from the Essilor facilitator about remote and ‘in house edging’. Technology allows
you to be more competitive, dispense more accurate product, increase profits and make better use of your
time.
Credits AB 1.5 EG
MB 1.5 EG
Commanders’ Club-Eyewear Practice Management Software From virtual showroom to stand-alone
programs -what’s the solution for your office? Whatever level of computer literacy you have, it’s difficult
to find an optical software program that suits your style. The Systemeyes, Management Team in a Box
allows you to work with clients and build your business rather than tussle with the paper. Track buying
patterns, analyze advertising performance, keep track of your inventory, interface with accounting
programs, generate client follow-up and recall notices and much more. This workshop offers a chance to
‘play’ with the software-to evaluate whether the total concept or a single component could enhance your
practice.
Credits AB 1.5 EG MB 1.5 other
Special Operative -Low Vision Workshop Some degree of vision impairment affects
approximately 3% of Canadians. Approximately 720,000 Canadians (9%) over 45 years of age report
severe visual impairment, which means they can’t recognize a friend at arm’s length or read a newspaper
even with glasses on. Whether you specialize in low vision or not, the growing numbers of seniors will
increasingly test your professional knowledge with questions about off-setting their age-related
impairments. A revolutionary LVA product, Betacom’s VisAble Video Telescope will be a feature of this
workshop along with a step-by-step primer on how to screen, counsel, select appropriate product and train
the LVA candidate.
Credits AB 1.5 EC MB 1.5 EG/CL
Spymaker-Ocular Prosthetics- Developing a specialty practice can be very rewarding and can add to your
professional stature. The fitting of prosthetic eyes, scleral lenses and specialty contact lenses is in danger
of becoming a ‘lost art’. This workshop will demonstrate the techniques and procedures for making
prosthetic eyes and scleral lenses and provide participants with direction as to acquiring training.
Credits
Goldfinger-What to do When All Else Fails Want to learn some simple tricks to diffuse customer
complaints? In this workshop the participant will be introduced to some new and innovative dispensing
equipment, see demonstrations of and participate in custom adaptations such as moisture chambers,
ptosis crutches, nasal fills, 4-point rimless and plastic frame adjustments. A good refresher course for
seas oned opticians and for those more recently licensed, an introduction to specialty dispensing bench
work.
Credits AB 1.5 EG MB 1.5 EG
Vision Canada West 2001
Registration Form
September 28, 29 & 30th, 2001
Telus Convention Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Name: (first then last) _____________________________________________________________
Second Registrant
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Mailing Address
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City & Province/State ______________________________________________________________
Postal Code/Zip Code:_________________Telephone #: ___________________________________
Fax:________________________________E-Mail:_______________________________________
Registration Options and Fees
?? Fees include access to all program sessions, food vouchers, and trade show.
??Deadline for Special Hotel Rates is August 26, 2001.
??Students are N/C to the lectures & Trade Show BUT registration does not include food vouchers
??Students are those enrolled in the Eyeglass Dispensing Program in the 2001-2002 Academic year
Conference
Participants
TOTALS
Weekend Package
$95.00 + $6.65 GST= $101.65
Saturday Only
$70.00 + $4.90 GST= $74.90
Sunday Only
$70.00 + $4.90 GST= $74.90
Sight Testing Lab (Wed.-Sun.)
$725.00 + $50.75 GST = $775.75 Lab 1 or Lab 2
Additional Food Vouchers @ $20.00 + $1.40 GST=$21.40/person/booklet
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GST number 12325 5028 RT0001
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TOTAL
Trade Show Only N/C (No person allowed into exhibit hall without proper identification. Food Vouchers not included)
Terms of Payment:
Cheque
Visa
Mastercard
CARD # _______________________________________________EXP.DATE:_____________
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________________
I authorize the Opticians Association of Canada to charge my credit card in the amount of
CHEQUES MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO “VISION CANADA”
Please return form by fax to (204) 947-2519 or mail to
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Office Staff Leaves for Calgary
September 26th. Do Not Fax
Registration Forms After the 25th.
Opticians Association of Canada
214-160 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H3
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Contact the Calgary Marriott Hotel at 1-800-228-9290 and mention Vision Canada 2001
for special group rates of $109.00 per night (Fri & Sat) , single or double.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
EMAIL pdobbyn@opticians.ca
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.opticians.ca
OR CALL 1-800-847-3155
How Do You Want Your Name Tag to Read? (Print Clearly. This is how your name will appear.)
Principle Registrant
Second Registrant
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The Alberta Opticians Association
Vision Canada West
Telus Convention Centre
Lecture/Workshop Registration
September 28th through 30th, 2001
Each Individual Workshop Will be Presented Three Times Through the Two-day Cycle. When you check off a
workshop topic you may attend the workshop in any of the available time blocks
Time
Course Title
MB Credits
AB Credits Attend
Saturday, September 29
Track 1-Lecture series
9:30-10:30
10:50-11:30
11:35-12:15
12:20-1:00
You Only Live Twice – Humor in the Workplace
Presby-007 – The Changing Face of Presbyopia
Goldeneye – A Primer in Orthokeratology
The Living Daylights – Ophthalmic Lens Material
Track 2 Workshop Series
1.5 EC
1.5 EC
1.5 CL
1.5 EG
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2 other
1.5 EG
1.5 EG/CL
1.5 other
1.5 EG
1.5 CL
1.5 EC
1.5 EG
1.5 EC
1.5 EG
1.5 EG
1.5 CL
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2 other
1.5 EC
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1.5 CL
1.5 EG
1.5 CL
1.5 EG
1.5 EG/CL
1.5 CL
1.5 CL
2 CL
1.5 EG
1.5 CL
1.5 EG
1.5 CL
1.5 CL
1.5 CL
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NOTE Workshops are Rotated Through Time Blocks
Block A 10:50-11:30 Repeated at 12:20-1:00
9:30-10:30
Block A
Block A
Block A
Block B
Block B
2 other
1.5 EG/CL
1.5 EG/CL
1.5 EG
Block B 11:35-12:15
You Only Live Twice-Humor in the Workplace
Goldfinger – What to do When All Else Fails
Special Operative – Betacom Optic Workshop
Commanders Club – Optical Software Management Solutions
Diamonds are Forever – Essilor Lab Equipment Options
Moonraker – Corneal Mapping and Keratometry
Sunday, September 30
Track 1-Lecture Series
8:30-9:25
9:30-10:10
10:15-10:55
11:15-11:55
12:00-12:40
1:50-2:30
2:35-3:15
3:20-4:00
Bond-file – Who Moved My Cheese
Never Say Never Again – Presbyopic Management
With Contact Lenses
Dr. Know – The Theory of Thick Lenses
Spy Meets Eye – Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
The Living Daylights-Ophthalmic Lens Materials
Goldeneye-A Primer in Orthokeratology
Q’s Codebreaker – Soft and RGP Contact Lens Materials
For Your Eyes Only-Multipurpose & Generic CL Solutions
Track 2 Workshop Series
NOTE Workshops are Rotated Through Time Blocks
Block A 9:30-10:10 Repeated at 11:15-11:55 and 1:50-2:30
8:30-9:25
Block A
Block A & C
Block A
Block A & C
Block B
Block B & C
Block B
Block B & C
Block B 10:15-10:55 Repeated at 12:00-12:40 and 2:35-3:15
Bond-file-Who Moved My Cheese?
Goldfinger – What to do When All Else Fails
Special Operative – Betacom Optic Workshop
Commanders Club – Optical Software Management Solutions
Diamonds are Forever – Essilor Lab Equipment Options
Moonraker – Corneal Mapping and Keratometry
A View to a Kill – Biomicroscopy
Spymaker – Ocular Prosthetics
Very Clever Mr. Bond – Eyelogic Automated Refracting System
2 other
1.5 EG
1.5 EG/CL
1.5 other
1.5 EG
1.5 CL
1.5 CL
1.5 EG/CL
1.5 EG/CL
Block C 3:20-4:00
1.5 EC
1.5 EG
1.5 EC
1.5 EG
1.5 EG
1.5 CL
2 CL
2 CL
2 EC
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Trade Exhibit Friday September 28 from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. and Saturday September 29 from 1 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Trade Exhibit Attendance
2 EG/CL
2 RF
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Sight Testing Labs Labs #1 & #2 Will Be Run Concurrently from Wednesday September 26 to Sunday September 30
Sight Testing Lab #1 or #2
10 EG/CL
25 EC
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5 RF
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Introduction to Adult Learning By Invitation Only Running Sunday September 30
Introduction to Adult Learning
4 other
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