Society Reports

Central Missouri Optometric Society

Debbie L. Hettler, OD MPH FAAO

June's CMOS meeting was dedicated to celebrating the distinguished career of Dr. William Dellande of Columbia . It was held on June 24, 2008 at Chris McD's with Vistakon sponsoring the dinner.

The CMOS meeting for July was Tuesday July 22, 2008. MOA President Greg Goetzinger spoke about current optometric issues in Missouri to a very receptive and enthusiastic crowd. The meeting was held in Jefferson City at Madison's Cafe in Jefferson City.

CMOS meetings are planned for all months except October (due to the MOA convention in Branson) through the end of the year. August's meeting is scheduled at D Rowes restaurant and it is sponsored.

If you are not receiving notification of the meetings by email, please contact Dr. Heather Webster at heberweather@hotmail.com.

Greater Ozark Optometric Society

Trustee: Scott M. Burks, O.D.

At our June GOOS meeting, elections were held, and all officers were re-elected to their position. Dr. Justin Hart is President; Dr. Brad Lewis, Vice-President; Dr. Lane Nutt, Secretary/Treasurer; and Dr. Scott Burks, Trustee.

We are still looking towards having an event in coordination with the Children's Vision Law and the start of the school year after this summer or in early fall.

Kansas City Optometric Society

Trustee: John Gelvin, O.D., F.A.A.O.

The KCOS takes its much needed summer break to regroup and get focused for the next round of society meetings to begin.

The Board of Directors for the KCOS met in July tackling such issues as the not-for-profit status of the organization. In August and September, we are encouraging members to get involved and become engaged in the numerous campaigns throughout the city. September 8th will be our first official society meeting for the year. We look forward to Coopervision sponsoring an excellent speaker. Then, two days later on September 10th, many in the Kansas City area will go to the Kansas Optometric Association's regional meeting.

Southeast Optometric Society

Trustee: James Hunt, O.D.

Our July meeting of the S.E. Optometric Society was held on Wednesday July 16, 2008 in Dexter, MO. The meeting was hosted by our society trustee, Dr. James Hunt. He lead an informative discussion on several issues of interest to those in attendance. He reported on the ongoing selection process to find an Executive Director for the MOA. He also informed the members of the SLOS's plan to introduce a bylaws change at the MOA Convention in Branson, MO. The St. Louis Society will be asking for a bylaws change requesting two trustees but only one vote at the convention in Branson in October.

There was also a lively discussion on the Board Certification issue. The AOA is exploring a board certification process and its impact on our profession. The SEOS members were also asked to have any eye care reps, who visit their offices, be informed about the MOA Convention and asked if their company was going to be represented at our convention.