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.