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One-Minute Inspiration - 01-02-2019 :
OWA Doing More in 2019!

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By: Tiara Claxton

(Keywords: Inspiration)

Hello, Optical Industry Professionals, and Happy New Year to you!

The OWA is celebrating 22 years of "Connecting, Inspiring, and Leading" the women in optical. As president of the OWA, I'd like to share a few of the things we did in 2018 that we will continue to "Do More" of in this new year.

In 2018 the OWA featured support of the following causes during various regional events:

The OWA introduced a new program, "Charity of Choice", allowing our award honorees in NYC to bring attention to charities meaningful to them personally. On their behalf, the OWA made donations to the following:

If you haven't visited the OWA website recently, check out the new features and benefits at www.opticalwomen.com:

The website is a valuable resource for One Minute Mentors, Tuesday Talks webinars, newsletters, and much more. You'll find information on upcoming regional events in your area, dates and times for OWA events at the Vision Expos, and many other membership benefits you don't want to miss! We are always looking for ways to connect with our members and optical friends across the country, and continue to partner with various organizations in order to empower and support women both in and out of our industry.

I am writing this as I return from Canada, having taken a few days to rest, rejuvenate, and finish strong in 2018. I had the opportunity to watch the Montreal Canadiens win 5-2. Quite a thrilling game!

The opportunity to "Do More" is everywhere if you only take the time to look. So keep your eyes on the puck, "Do More" to hit those goals, and make a difference in 2019 with the OWA!

Tiara Claxton is President of the Optical Women's Association & Western Regional Sales Manager for Thelios. She can be reached at .

Inspirational Quote

"Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work."

William Arthur Ward


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