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AGU

Provides a transition for new graduates into the MOA structure.  Also assists with placement when necessary. 

 

Dr. Ty Hubbard – Chair
Dr. Allison Lord- Co-Chair for UAB

Dr. Megan Sumrall – Co-Chair for SCO

 

Dr. Steven Reed – Board member
Dr. Tina Sorey
Dr. Bill Stanfill

BUDGET AND FINANCE

Recommends budget and finance issues to Board of Directors and membership, when required.

 

Dr. Arthur Dampier, Treasurer – Chair

Dr. Philip Marler

Dr. Susanne Cunningham

Dr. Bill Lord

Dr. Steven Reed

Dr. David Parker

 

SUMMER CONVENTION

Coordinates the details of the Summer Convention with the MOA office, including location, reservations, activities, etc.

Dr. Janice Jacobs – Chair
Dr. Craig Belk – Co Chair

Dr. David Parker – Board member
Dr. Greg Loose
Dr. Rochelle Hopkins
Beverly Roberts, CPOA - Paraoptometric Representative

 

 

EDUCATION

Secures education for Fall Conference and Summer Convention

 

Dr. Nicole Monroe, Chair 

Dr. Sallye Scott, Co-Chair

 

Dr. Amy Crigler – Board member
Dr. William Strickland
Dr. Alvaro Moreno

Dr. Alan Smith
Beverly Roberts, CPOA – Paraoptometric Representative

 

EXPOSITION

Works with the Industry Relations Committee to find sponsors and exhibits for Fall Conference and Summer Convention.

Dr. Philip Marler – Chair and Board member

Dr. Connie Long
Dr. Brunswick Wong
Dr. David Prudhomme

Dr. Miranda Maynard

Dr. Allison Lord

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING

Assesses and evaluates long term goals.

Mike Quint – Chair
Glen Cochran – Co Chair 

Dr. Arthur Dampier- Board Member

Dr. Linda Johnson
Dr. Bill Lord
Dr. Eric Randle
Dr. Mark Smith

 

VISUAL REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Coordinates programs and education related to sports, Low Vision and InfantSEE

 

Dr. Rod Fields, Co-Chair 

Dr. Dewey Handy, Co-Chair

 

Dr. Susanne Cunningham, Board member
Dr. Minh Duong

Dr. Michael Reed

Dr. Sarah Fratesi
Dr. Jim Riffe

 

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/RETENTION

Works to improve member services and create value to bring in new members.

Dr. William Strickland – Chair

Dr. Reagan Ford
Dr. Susanne Cunningham – Board Member
Dr. Ty Hubbard
Dr.Megan Sumrall
Dr. Emily Nail
Dr. Jeff Minor

Dr. Arthur Dampier

NOMINATIONS/AWARDS

Recommends and nominates catagory for Optometrist of the Year, Young Optometrist of the year, etc.

Dr. Steven Reed –Board Member, Chair

Dr. Craig Belk
Dr. Amy Crigler
Dr. David Curtis

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Assist MOA office with information and pictures for Focus, reviews and updates website as necessary, serves as a liason with AOA (Hill and Knowlton)

Dr. Dax Eckard – Chair

Dr. Susanne Cunningham – Board member
Dr. Bobby Pankey

Dr. Michael Phillips
Dr. Sheralyn Webb

Dr. Amy Crigler

 

INDUSTRY LIAISON

Works to secure contracts with companies for sponsorship levels.  Updates levels as necessary.

Dr. Kent Stribling – Chair

Dr. Philip Marler – Board member
Dr. Bill Lord
Dr. Mike Quint
Dr. David Curtis
Dr. Michael O'Brien

 

THIRD PARTY

Provides information to membership regarding any third party issue.  Serves as a voice for optometry in state and federal third party concerns.

Dr. Bill Lord – Chair

Dr. David Parker – Board Member
Dr. Kent Stribling – VSP
Dr. Alan Smith
Dr. Bo Beddingfield
Dr. Jacob Ivy

 

LEGISLATIVE

(based on older congressional districts) – Work with lobbyist in providing legislative support on a state and federal level.

Dr. Brad Thompson – Chair

Dr. Steven Reed – Board member
Dr. David Curtis
Dr. Amy Crigler
Dr. Phillip Hooker
Dr.Tom Powell – Legislative Reception

 

District 1
Dr. Sean Aldinger
Dr. Glen Goldring
 
District 2
Dr. Bernard Ellis
Dr. David Cheatham
 
District 3
Dr. Gil Davis
Dr. Brad Thompson
Dr. Steven Reed
 
District 4
Dr. Chuck Barnes
Dr. Arthur Dampier
 
District 5
Dr. Craig Belk
Dr. Paul Williston
Dr. Mike Quint

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