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President's Message
SDCOS Goes Green & Gives Green
By Minna Huang, O.D., FAAO
Individuals, organizations, and companies are finding ways to contribute to a healthy, sustainable environment by doing things as simple as using compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, recycling materials, using alternative transportation options, and using energy saving appliances and systems. To that end, I would like to share with you a few changes we are considering to help make SDCOS a more efficient and environmentally responsible organization.
As those of you who attended the February CE know, we conducted a survey of our membership and sponsors regarding next year’s bulletin. The survey asked one simple question–whether the individual prefers a paper or electronic copy of the bulletin. Of the 68 total surveys that we collected, an overwhelming 84% of members and sponsors preferred an electronic copy. In addition to being more environmentally friendly, the electronic newsletter will allow readers to view photos and advertisements in color.
On the practical side, producing and sending our newsletter electronically will save over $4500 on printing, mailing, and other associated costs, allowing us to put the savings toward other membership benefits. An electronic newsletter will also help to save on preparation and delivery time and will quickly identify undeliverable mail so an effort can be made to correct and resend them. The SDCOS Board plans to send the bulletin electronically to our members and sponsors starting next year. If you are not receiving E-mail from the Society, please contact Nancy-Jo at (619)295-7326 with your E-mail address. A printout of the electronic bulletin will be provided for members who do not have computer access.
One change that we will be implementing starting this June is the use of Evite for RSVP’s to our CE meetings. We will create an online invitation through the website and the Evite will be sent via a blast E-mail early each month. Although Nancy-Jo will continue to be available to take RSVP’s by phone and E-mail, I would like to encourage everyone to respond through Evite as much as possible.
While on the subject of increased efficiency, I would like to thank Allergan for providing two hours of free online CE to our members last month. I found the presentation to be easy to follow and relevant, and I especially liked its interactive nature. Be sure to keep an eye out for another free online CE from Allergan in the next few months!
Looking forward, we are planning two summer fundraising events that will help support organizations that play an important role in helping us help those who are less fortunate. Please plan on joining us to support the California Vision Foundation and the San Diego Braille Institute in a fun and relaxing environment at the following events:
The 2009 SDCOS Charity Golf Tournament on July 12, 2009, at the Lake San Marcos Country Club will benefit the California Vision Foundation (CVF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The CVF has been providing low-income, working, uninsured families with free comprehensive eye exams and low-cost glasses since 1989. Last year we raised over $3500 at our first CVF Charity Golf Tournament. Let’s see if we can do even better this year! Special thanks to Signet Armorlite, Vistakon, Transitions, Varilux, Gordon Binder Weiss, Precision San Diego (formerly Precision Optical Products), Augen Optics, Vision West, Twin Oaks Golf Course, Pala Mesa Resort, La Costa Resort & Spa, Rowley Portraiture, and Bradford Renaissance Portraits for their support.
In lieu of the Holiday Party, we would like to try something different this year - the 2009 SDCOS Casino Night Fundraising Event on August 29 will be an opportunity for members, sponsors, and their family and friends to raise funds for a good cause while having fun. Proceeds from the 2009 SDCOS Casino Night Fundraising Event will go to the San Diego Braille Institute, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. This event will take place at the Braille Institute in UTC on August 29, 2009 from 7:00-11:00 pm. The entire family is invited! The staff at the Braille Institute will have kid-friendly activities planned for children while we enjoy Casino Night.
Special thanks to TLC for co-sponsoring our first ever Casino Night event and to VWI, Precision San Diego, Tura, Gunnar Optiks, Embassy Suites, Valley View Casino, Bradford Renaissance Portraits, Rowley Portraiture, Old Town Trolley Tours, Hornblower Cruises & Events, Dr. Lisa Weiss, and last but not least, our very own Nancy-Jo for donating raffle prizes to Casino Night!
I invite you to join us as we go green and give green!
Last Updated by Admin on 2009-05-29 01:16:16.