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Happy Fourth of July!

I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends as we celebrate Independence Day. 

Summer is one of my favorite times of the year, and our family has even more to celebrate as we get ready for our son’s 2nd birthday. It’s amazing how quickly time flies, and we’re looking forward to making more special memories together.

Happy June from the San Diego County Optometric Society!

As summer begins, I wanted to share a special personal update — my family welcomed a new baby boy over Memorial Day weekend! It has been an exciting and joyful time, and I am incredibly grateful for the support and kindness from our SDCOS community.

As we move into May, I want to take a moment to reflect on a fantastic April CE event. Our 5-hour CE was filled with excellent, high-quality content, and it was great to see such strong engagement from our community.

A special thank you to our sponsors—your continued support makes these events possible. And of course, the door prizes added a fun touch to an already successful evening.

I hope you’re all doing well. Spring is upon us—and hopefully that means a little more sunshine, a little less charting, and maybe even a moment to enjoy both.
 

Thank you to everyone who joined our first quarter mixer on St. Patrick’s Day. The bowling event had a great turnout and was a fun way to reconnect with colleagues after the workday.

I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates that truly highlight the strength and momentum of SDCOS.

We kicked off the year with a highly successful first Continuing Education program, welcoming 100 attendees for an engaging and informative event. The energy in the room and the commitment to lifelong learning were inspiring and a testament to the dedication of our members.

We’re so excited to host the San Diego Optometric Society’s first Continuing Education event! This is a big and exciting step for our organization, and we can’t wait to kick it off with all of you.

This event is a great chance to catch up with old friends, meet some new faces, and connect with colleagues across the industry. One of the best parts of our society is the sense of community, and events like this give us the perfect opportunity to learn together and strengthen those connections.

We’re heading into an exciting year filled with CE events, OD mixers, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow San Diego optometrists. For my first president’s message, I wanted to share what being part of the San Diego Optometric Society has meant to me.

As crazy at it seems, 2025 is almost behind us.  What a year…and it ain’t over yet!  In February, the SDCOS launched its CE program and will conclude its CE series on Novemeber 20th with the final educational event of the year.  Not only did our society provide 15 hours of quality education, but we had some fun with our themed dinner events and elevated menus.

On Tuesday, September 30, nearly 600 Doctors of Optometry and Optometry students canvassed Capitol Hill, directly engaging in over 280 meetings with their Members of Congress and their staff. This massive advocacy presence delivered a united message across Optometry's top legislative priorities.

I hope everyone is having a great summer!  As we enter the latter part of the year, your SDCOS is hard at work serving its membership and community.