For graduates of an opticianry program,this is an invitation to apply to participate in evaluating and testing at Transitions. here is their informational letter:---EMAIL TO FORWARD TO STUDENTS--- Dear Recent Graduate, We'd like to take this opportunity to officially welcome you to the world of eye care professionals! We would also like to invite you to apply for the Transitions Optical New View Council. This elite Council is comprised of recent graduates who are interested in being leaders in the industry and stay at the forefront of lens technology. As a recent graduate, Transitions Optical believes you offer a unique perspective on our industry. Your passion, creativity, and feedback would be a welcome addition to our network of optometrists and opticians. Membership to this elite group is limited to 30 eye care professionals and we encourage you to apply. Membership criteria for the New View Council requires you: • Be a graduate of an optometry or opticianry college. • Make a two-year commitment beginning at graduation date. (You may opt-out at any time with a formal written letter.) • Actively participate in online forums and surveys. • Maintain up-to-date contact information. • Be a Transitions brand advocate & commit to educating your patients about Transitions® lenses. • Attend mandatory quarterly webinars. As a member of the New View Council, you will receive some great benefits especially advantageous to recent graduates: • Quarterly “Breakfast Club” Webinars • Free trial lens voucher • New product wearer testing & feedback opportunities • New program testing & feedback opportunities • Opportunity to attend Transitions® Academy • Networking events at industry shows • Access to group Basecamp account, including all posted content such as HR tips, marketing materials, and forum conversation starters Applications must be received no later than June 30, 2013. Members will be hand-selected and notified no later July 12, 2013. If you are interested, please fill out this brief survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NVApp Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you! Cheri Guy Professional Development Manager

For graduates of an opticianry program,this is an invitation to apply to participate in evaluating and testing at Transitions. here is their informational letter:---EMAIL TO FORWARD TO STUDENTS--- Dear Recent Graduate, We'd like to take this opportunity to officially welcome you to the world of eye care professionals! We would also like to invite you to apply for the Transitions Optical New View Council. This elite Council is comprised of recent graduates who are interested in being leaders in the industry and stay at the forefront of lens technology. As a recent graduate, Transitions Optical believes you offer a unique perspective on our industry. Your passion, creativity, and feedback would be a welcome addition to our network of optometrists and opticians. Membership to this elite group is limited to 30 eye care professionals and we encourage you to apply. Membership criteria for the New View Council requires you: • Be a graduate of an optometry or opticianry college. • Make a two-year commitment beginning at graduation date. (You may opt-out at any time with a formal written letter.) • Actively participate in online forums and surveys. • Maintain up-to-date contact information. • Be a Transitions brand advocate & commit to educating your patients about Transitions® lenses. • Attend mandatory quarterly webinars. As a member of the New View Council, you will receive some great benefits especially advantageous to recent graduates: • Quarterly “Breakfast Club” Webinars • Free trial lens voucher • New product wearer testing & feedback opportunities • New program testing & feedback opportunities • Opportunity to attend Transitions® Academy • Networking events at industry shows • Access to group Basecamp account, including all posted content such as HR tips, marketing materials, and forum conversation starters Applications must be received no later than June 30, 2013. Members will be hand-selected and notified no later July 12, 2013. If you are interested, please fill out this brief survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NVApp Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you! Cheri Guy Professional Development Manager

Chapter Leader

Barb Demmerly

Wonderful opportunities await you! Hoya Grant and scholarship program, on winner each opticianry school ($500) and one national grand prize winner (trip to National Optician’s Conference and $2,500 scholarship) for details go to: http://hoyaeposters.com/scholarship/home Beverly Myers Competition ($1,000, $500, $250) last years details are same, paper due June 1, 2013 see pages 13 and 14 http://www.nfos.org/files/NFOSNewsletterFall2011.pdf Transitions will be announcing the details for Students of Vision scholarships soon. We will post