Joining Daley, center, were Signet Armorlite president Bruno Salvadori (left) and Bill Conner, who is retiring soon as chief of VSP's laboratory division.

LAS VEGAS—Essilor threw a retirement party for Mike Daley, aka Mr. Varilux, on Oct. 2 at the Wynn hotel’s Blush nightclub here. Friends and colleagues from throughout the optical industry gathered for cocktails and conversation at the nightclub during an official sendoff for industry veteran Daley, Lens Group president for Essilor. Daley is leaving the company after 32 years of service with Essilor. His retirement was effective Aug. 29, 2008.

Essilor salespeople Sheryl Jeup, Erin Allen and Linda Pattington (left to right) were all smiles.	Jack Banville of VSP Laboratories, left, caught up with Transitions Optical’s Dave Cole at Essilor’s party for Mike Daley.
Seiko’s Mike Rybacki, left, with Satisloh’s Steele Young were in a party mood.	Michael Slusky, OD, left, Jennifer Walker and Howard Purcell, OD, both of Essilor, enjoying the festivities.

Daley will continue to serve Essilor as a consultant, including providing Essilor representation at industry associations and events such as The Vision Council and Prevent Blindness America. See more photos in Expo West Slide Show on VisionMonday.com. ■