LAS VEGAS--On Friday evening of International Vision Expo West, the Optical Women’s Association (OWA) hosted a networking reception for OWA members and guests at the Venetian Hotel.
In a presentation during the reception, outgoing OWA president Sherrie Rogerson of Doctors Vision Center noted a 25 percent growth in the group’s membership this year. Rogerson then passed the presidency on to Grady Culbreth, VCA’s AR Committee liaison, for the coming year.
The well-attended event ended with a raffle offering items from various designers including sunwear, handbags, luggage, accessories and gift cards.
Incoming OWA president Grady Culbreth (l) and outgoing OWA president Sherrie Rogerson. |
Enjoying the OWA event areleft to right Debora DeLong, Sàfilo; David Beach, National Optronics; and Rene Soltis, VCA. |
Vision Council of America’s Ed Greene (l) catches up with Andy Huthoefer of Satisloh. |
Industry consultant Valerie Manso of Manso Management Resources chats with Ed Buffington of OfficeMate during the OWA reception at Vision Expo West. |
Essilor’s Bob and Pam Colucci are all smiles at the OWA networking event. |