April 2015 Newsletter

The Optical Women's Association Hosts Events at Vision Expo East

OWA members were very busy during the past Vision Expo East event in New York City with their semi-annual board meeting, the new Champagne Breakfast event, and the annual Star Award Ceremony & Networking event. Look for more in-depth coverage of the two events below. And enjoy the more complete photo albums that capture the fun and excitement of the OWA Vision Expo East events in the links within each newsletter article below.

First Annual Champagne Breakfast is a Success
Karen A. Michaelson (ABOC), Mentoring Committee
The Optical Women's Association kicked off Vision Expo East 2015 with their first annual Champagne Breakfast honoring women leaders. The sold out event was the perfect way to celebrate the accomplishments of our two star award honorees, Maureen Cavanagh and Amy Spiezio, and then wrap it all up with an intimate conversation with industry leader Holly Rush from Luxottica.
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Star Awards Presented at the Calvin Klein Collection Flagship Store
Karen A. Michaelson (ABOC), Mentoring Committee
The Calvin Klein Collection's flagship location on Madison Avenue was the perfect setting for presenting the annual star awards including the Pleiades and Pyxis awards. The vibrant and enchanting evening was filled with cocktails, networking, and even a bit of shopping, with well over one hundred members, supporters, and guests in attendance. The unique venue was elegant, fresh, and full of laughter as new ideas and relationships blossomed.
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