News and Announcements.
ABO/NCLE Education Conference
This inaugural conference offers training and education to improve an optician's technical, professional, managerial and personal performance. Plan to attend this exciting event!
NFOS Alumni Reunion
The event is scheduled for:
Saturday, Sept 20, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tables will be set-up with school names to make it easy to find friends. We'll provide appetizers and some drink tickets for those who register in advance and a cash bar.
2008 College Bowl Completed
The 2008 NFOS/Essilor college Bowl was held on Friday April 11, 2008 in the EyeMax Theather during Vision Expo East at the Jacob Javitis Center in New York City.
NFOS member school sent students to compete in a jeaordy style game that tests their optical knowledge. Priminlary rounds were held on Thrusday night and the finals were held on Friday at noon during as free one hour CE during Vision Expo.
Contestants for this years college bowl included:
Lida Roderick – Middlesex Community College
Phillip Hamrick – Durham Tech
Peter Anagnostov – New York City Tech
Paul Mason – Tri Service Opticians School
Tara Esola – Camden County College
Victoria M. Arellano – Essex County College
Christopher Rahe- Ben Franklin Institute
Will Rincon – Hillsborough
Doug Blaylock - J. Sargeant Reynolds
Timothy Ho – Erie Community College
Nancy Jarin – Roane State
Congradulations to this year's winner - Timothy Ho from Erie Community
Need a current list of NFOS Member Schools? Go the Educational Resources Button- In the Download Link. You will find the NFOS member directory.
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