The WOA 2011 Convention and Annual Meeting

Radisson Paper Valley Hotel – Appleton, Wisconsin

The Sights of Convention 2011

Pumped up and ready for some excellent CE! Drs. Brad Jorgensen, Marcus Neitzke, Dan Nowak, and Brian Hammes

The President’s Luncheon

Checking out the exhibit hall – Drs. Colin Connors, Vic Connors, Callie Maursetter, and Scott Jens

The Sights of Convention 2011

Dr. Ann Wonderling with Dr. Arol Augsburger, Dean of the Illinois College of Optometry

Drs. Ryan Ames and John Bonsett-Veal enjoying the evening

Please refrain from giving Dr. Neitzke an army hat and a microphone – he will attempt to rap!

Your WOA Leadership

Current WOA President Dr. Lisa Slaby having a great time!

Dr. Slaby passes the gavel to incoming 2012 President Dr. Jeffery Sarazen

Your 2012 WOA President, Dr. Jeff Sarazen

Induction of 2012 WOA Board of Directors and Officers

WOA Leadership

WOA Board of Directors Meeting Even Board meetings can be fun!

The WOA Executive Committee

Excellent Speakers…

Dr. Danica Marrelli – Clinical Professor at the University of Houston College of Optometry

Dr. Anthony Cavallerano – Director of the VHA Office of Telehealth Services Store and Forward Boston Training Center

More Excellent Speakers

Dr. Jeffry Gerson of WestGlen Eyecare

Dr. Gary Oliver – Associate Clinical Professor for the SUNY State College of Optometry and Director of Eye Care Services at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY

A Truly Dynamic Exhibit Hall

There were over 50 exhibitors at this year’s Convention! Entering the exhibit hall was truly a spectacle for the eyes

A variety of products and services were on display from our knowledgeable exhibitors

Exhibit Hall FestivitiesPrize Winner Dr. Amber Dentz with Dr. Gene Cropp and exhibitor

Welcome AOA Trustee Dr. Barbara Horn!

Michigan native Dr. Barb Horn receives a much-welcome Packers’ jersey of former Michigan Wolverine Charles Woodson

Dr. Horn with the current WOA Board of Directors

Welcome AOA Trustee Dr. Barbara Horn!

Dr. Horn inducts 2012 WOA Board of Directors Dr. Horn and her husband Dr. Mike

Weisgerber with OD of the Year Dr. Michelle Harper, WOA Vice President Dr. Kellye Knueppel, and Dr. Marilyn Heinke

Award Winners2011 WOA OD of the Year Dr. Michelle Harper of Sturgeon Bay, pictured with last year’s recipient Dr. Mark Ebben

Dr. Callie Enyart of Oregon, WI, 2011 WOA Young OD of the Year, receives her award from last year’s recipient Dr. Amber Dentz

The Next Generation of ODs

Some of our more recent members bringing newer faces and ideas to this year’s Convention

Brand New OD Members!

AOA Trustee Dr. Barbara Horn addresses our fine group of new ODs at the new member orientation

Welcome Student Members!Group photo with newly graduated ODs, student members, and WOA Executive Vice President Mr. Peter Theo, current WOA President Dr. Lisa Slaby, AOA Trustee Dr. Barb Horn, and Dr. Ryan Ames

Dr. John Bonsett-Veal with several student members in attendance

Optometry students having fun at Band Night!

WOA Welcomes WPA to Convention

Dr. Chris Marquardt, WPA Liaison, inducts the incoming WPA Officers

WPA Immediate Past President Ms. Amy Kraemer accepts a contribution from the WOA

WPA’s Paraoptometric of the Year Ms. Mary Harrold, pictured with Ms. Kraemer

Band Night With 3 Degree Shed

3 Degree Shed – Drs. Larry Addison, Dennis Soderberg, Jeff Byers, Chris Marquardt, and Brandon Begotka

Band Night With 3 Degree Shed

3 Degree Shed rockin’ out, Dr. Vic Connors doing some dancing, and Drs. Chuck Brownlow, Gene Cropp, David James, and Mark Kornaus enjoying the festivities

WOA Staff

Executive Vice President Mr. Peter Theo with Dr. David P. Nelson

Member Services Director Ms. Joleen Breunig with Dr. John Bonsett-Veal

Communications Director Mr. David Bobka with exhibit hall attendees