March 1, 2010 - Opticians Council of Canada looking for volunteer writers to assist with the Communications Committee project. CLICK HERE for details.

February 24, 2010 - HELP HAITI SEE
Laurier Optical is asking all communities to become involved in the Haiti relief effort by donating old eyeglasses. CLICK here for details

January 26, 2010 - LICENSE RENEWALS
All license renewals that have been received in the OOM office have been processed. Members have been sent their official receipts and will be sent their membership cards (if active) and Continuing Education booklet for the new 3 year cycle within the next week. Members who have not sent in their payment for renewal will be receiving notice shortly.

January 26, 2010 - CONTINUING EDUCATION CYCLE ENDED
The Continuing Education Cycle for January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009 has ended. Those members who were not in compliance will be receiving notice shortly.

December 29, 2009 - ROBERT GROSHAK Rob passed away unexpectedly with family by his side on December 24th, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Sue; brothers Michael (Yvonne), Stan (Anita) and Steve (Kim); as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Olga and Alex. Rob took great pride and joy in his work as the Vision Centre Manager at Wal-Mart. He was a board member of The Opticians of Manitoba and had 18 years experience in the optical industry. Rob was passionate about being an optician and working was fun for him. He was passing on his knowledge to future opticians as an instructor. Family and friends will surely miss Rob's unique sense of humour. He was intrigued with dinosaurs and with history and if he had had his way we would have seen dinosaurs fighting in the Roman Coliseum. One of Rob's secret talents was cooking. He also enjoyed the peace of long road trips and highway driving. Above all, Rob valued family and was most happy when his family was together. Rob will be missed more than he could ever know. A celebration of Rob's life will be held on Monday, January 4, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In accordance with Rob's wishes, cremation has taken place and an interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044.

November 29, 2009 - LAST MONTH OF CON ED CYCLE
The current con ed cycle ends on December 31, 2009. Included with your License Renewal Application was a report of your continuing education credits for the current con ed cycle. It is your responsibility to ensure you have completed the minimum number of credits by the end of the cycle.

November 29, 2009 - 2010 License Renewal Applications were mailed out mid-November. If you did not receive yours, contact the OOM office IMMEDIATELY at (204) 982-6060. Renewals are due in the OOM office on or before December 31, 2009 to avoid a late fee of $50.00.

February 27, 2009 - Opticians Association of Canada comment to Manitoba Health Re: Proposed Umbrella Health Legislation