The Opticians Association of Michigan, or OAM, is an organization of dispensing opticians including people who engage in the filling or dispensing to the ultimate consumer of ocular prescriptions involving lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, optical devices, or any ophthalmic appliances intended to be used for eyewear or for the aid, correction, relief, or treatment of visual or ocular anomalies, and in the services related to such filling or dispensing.
The mission of the Opticians Association of Michigan is to encourage the professional development of opticians through education, leadership and legislative representation for the visual well being of the general public.
OAM Committees
Membership
The Membership committee is tasked with reaching out to new prospective members, informing new members, and updating our existing members with certification of membership and information regarding the OAM.
Communications
The communications committee is charged with the real time communications that are important for members. TheOAM.org, Facebook fan page, and email communications are the primary functions of the Communications committee.
Education
The Education committee directs the class curriculum, retains speakers and trainers, and sets educational objectives for the OAM. The Education committee is in constant contact with the Convention committee to ensure the smooth operation of our Educational events.
Convention
The Convention committee organizes the major conventions of the OAM. The committee is responsible for obtaining venues, setting dates, and organizing the various functions of the events. The Convention committee works closely with the Education committee to ensure that the educational goals are met during the Conventions.