FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      Contact: Corrie Pelc
May 2010                                                                                                              Communications Manager

                                                                                                                                      cpelc@coavision.org

Get Involved and Attend PCLC 2010!

The California Optometric Association (COA) has announced the 2010 Presidents’ Council & Leadership Conference (PCLC) will take place September 10-11, 2010, at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA.

Presidents’ Council is a forum for society leaders to discuss and debate issues facing the Association, and optometry at the local, state and national levels. Combined with this format is the Leadership Conference, which is open to current volunteers in society leadership, and other interested COA members. Informative sessions will help enhance your knowledge of issues facing the profession in leading your society.

“For COA members looking to become more involved in the Association, PCLC is an event you should not miss,” says COA President Dr. Harue Marsden. “This is a great opportunity to learn or hone your leadership skills, and chart the future of COA and optometry.”

The conference is open to local society leaders and committee members, members interested in taking on leadership roles, COA committee members, and optometry student leaders.

Click here for more information on PCLC 2010 (member login required).

PCLC 2010 TOPIC SUBMISSIONS — DUE JULY 30, 2010

Attendees are urged to submit topics for discussion during PCLC 2010. This is an opportunity for attendees to discuss topics that are important to their peers, society leaders, and themselves.

All topic submissions are due by July 30, 2010. To submit a topic for PCLC 2010, download and fill out the Topic Submission Form.

For more information about PCLC 2010, contact Michelle Whitlow, COA governance coordinator, at mmwhitlow@coavision.org or 800-877-5738.

About the California Optometric Association

California Optometric Association was established in 1899, and is California’s oldest organized community for optometrists. Representing more than 2,700 optometrists, COA is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of health care for the public through the advancement of optometry.

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