PARA VISION
Maine Paraoptometric Newsletter 
Welcome Maine Para Members!

As we continue to streamline our newsletter we have gone mobile friendly!  We want you to know the important info like when is the next conference or boot camp, who is speaking, and whats going on in Your Association!   This new format will provide you with those answers, while your on the move! 

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Maine Paraoptometric Board 
   From the Desk of the MPA President
             Heather Tibbetts, CPOT
Dear Maine Paraoptometric Association Members,
As I write this, my last contribution to our newsletter as President of the MPA, I am reminiscing about some of the outstanding moments our association has had this year.    
                                                          
                                           Continue text from Heather the MPA President
Highlights from the MPA VP 
   Brittany Sawyer CPO
....We are always looking for volunteers.  Even the smallest contribution can make a large impact for all our members.     read more from Brittany!

What's happening elswhere with board?
Grace Martin CPOT,ABOC,NCLE   and Sally J. Greeley CPOT,ABOC,NCLEC

October Conference 2017


  • When: Saturday October 14th, 2017
                Registration 7:30-8:00

  • Where: Togus VA Medical Center, Augusta 

  • Speaker:Lynn Lawrence,
    CMSgt(ret),CPOT,ABOC,COA

It will be a great day of education with a dynamic speaker.  If you haven't attended conference with Lynn Lawrence you shouldn't miss the October conference!   Don't miss out sign up NOW !


Conference hand outs available to print below.  



Recognition
Here are some "STAND OUT" accomplishments.  
Heather Tibbetts CPOT accepting the  Bridgeway Award for the MPA!
and
Sally Greeley CPOT accepting her Para of the Year Award!

Congratulations to the following for sitting for their CPO certification in 2017!

Amanda Barrett, CPO
Michelle Bernard,CPO
Lani Bisson,CPO
Jessica Cunningham, CPO
Tracy Gedicks, CPO
Cassandra Hall, CPO
Erin Hartley,CPO
Kalen Jabar,CPO
Renee Leighton,CPO
Michael Turmelle,CPO
Theresa Vinciguerra,CPO
Melissa Young, CPO
         Congratulations To All!
  











2017
       Maine Para of the Year         
Is there a Paraoptometric working with you who deserves to be recognized for his/her outstanding commitment to patient care, advancing his/her education and Optometric service?.....
Nominate them NOW! 
All nominations 
DUE AUGUST 25th

Important Upcoming Dates


August 21 -Solar Eclipse
(Max eclipse Portland area 2:45pm)

September 17-23  -  Para Week

October 14th -MPA Fall Conference

Nov 4-18th - next certifications exam date (deadline registration Oct. 3rd)

Nov 1st - Deadline for renewal cert.
Is this your renewal year?

April 7th, 2018- Spring Conference

September 14,15 2018-  Fall Conf.
          Combination with the MOA

WE NEED YOU!

Get involved and make a difference.  We have the position of Treasurer, Secretary and VP open on the Executive Board for 2018.  Also member at large.

Decide what you can manage for time, then gather your resume' and a simple l etter of intent and send it off to:
Grace Martin CPOT
29 Meadow Lane
Fort Kent, Maine 04743
207-834-3333

Please complete by September 18th

Want to step up and help out, but don't have much spare time?  Talk it over with any of the current board members, we have committees that we could use some help with as well!

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2017
Membership 

Support the Maine Paraoptometric Association
Become a Member!


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Thank you ladies for representing the Maine Para Association in D.C.
2017


Sally,Heather,Brittany and Grace
Thank you for your support!

Through MPA membership you are investing in your staff's education, increasing the networking and mentoring opportunities and opening access to national speakers for your Paras to earn continuing education.  We want to acknowledge those doctors and practices listed below that support the MPA through membership!
 

Andre Achenback
Anthony Lee, OD 
Associated Eye Care
Atlee Gleaton, OD
Beacon Eye Care
Brighton Eye Care
Caribou EyeCare


Casco Bay EyeCare
Catherine Varnum, OD
David Douglass, OD
David Guiseley, OD

Douglas Gauvreau, OD
EyeCare Medical Group              Thank you for your support MOA                                                                 
Eyes, PA                                                 Mountain View EyeCare

Family Eye Care                                      N. Scott Ferguson, OD
Greg Farrell, OD                                      Optometric Association
Kittery Optometric Association                  Amy Marnecheck,OD
Mark Weatherbee, OD                              Paul Albert, OD 
McCormick and Bouchard EyeCare, LLC      Penobscot EyeCare

Philip Golthwait, OD                                 Richard Dorion,OD

Roxanne Metayer,OD                               Smart EyeCare Center

Steven Lord, OD

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Keep Hydrated! 
Keeping hydrated on a hot summer day is so important.  Having a headache? Feeling low energy? Reach for your water and see if it does the trick!

Find the right vessel and your favorite combination to make these fun waters and drink up! My "fav" cucumber,lime,mint.  Enjoy Summer in a glass, even if you are work.

Check out infused water ideas!



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Thank you for keeping updated through our emails, and liking the MPA FaceBook page!  We encourage your participation, so send along pictures in the work place or articles you want to share. If you would like to see something added to your newsletter reach out and let me or one of your board members know!

Sincerely,

Caroline Fontaine, CPO
Maine Paraoptometric Association
cfontaine@cascobayeye.com
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