Show-Me State Opticians Society

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Show-Me State Opticians Society

Advocating, uniting, and developing career pathways for the opticians within the Show-Me State.

08/28/2025

Big News: SMSO Joins the United Opticians Association!

We’re thrilled to announce that SMSO is now part of the United Opticians Association (UOA) — the nation’s only united voice for opticianry, with more than 39,000 members nationwide. This partnership means new benefits for you as an SMSO member!

🌟 What This Means for You
As an SMSO member, you now have access to:
🎓 Education & Growth – UOA Webinars, workshops, and scholarships.
📢 Advocacy – A national voice protecting and advancing our profession.
🤝 Networking – Connect with 40,000+ opticians nationwide.
📚 Resources & Research – UOA grants, publications, and industry updates.
🌎 Outreach – Awareness campaigns and global service opportunities.
💼 Career Services – UOA job boards, compliance tools, and member discounts.

📰 From the UOA Welcome Letter
“We are thrilled that the Show-Me State Opticians Society has decided to invest in the optician industry and join the nation’s only United Voice for Opticianry. Together we will do great things to elevate our profession, educate current and future opticians, and engage with patients.” — Gwen Cooper, Executive Director & Ronnie Harbert, UOA Board President

08/24/2025

Who remembers the funny pages in the Sunday paper? Don’t think it’s a thing anymore, but here’s a Sunday Funny for everyone!

08/23/2025

Hey SMSO fans! We have a weekend puzzle for you!

Think you can spot the links?
Just like the NYT Connections game, here’s a puzzle with 16 words—but with an optical twist.

Your role: group them into 4 categories of 4. Some are obvious, some are sneaky!

✨ Comment below when you think you’ve solved it (no spoilers, just drop a ✅ when you finish!)

The correct answers will be provided on our website next Saturday! showmestateopticians.org

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08/21/2025

!! Big News !!

SMSO Members! Check your email inbox for today’s update!

👀 Not a member yet? You’re missing out on some major benefits we can’t wait to share.

Now’s the perfect time to join the Show-Me State Opticians Society and be part of what’s next.

👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/e391ee4f-83d4-400b-afce-202a1a49d4f9

If you're a member and need to update your email address, please email us at: info@showmestateopticians.org

08/17/2025

🌟 Thank You to Our Bronze Sponsors! 🌟

The Show-Me State Opticians Society extends a heartfelt thank you to our Bronze Level Sponsors. Your support helps us provide quality education, meaningful events, and a stronger voice for opticians across Missouri.

💡 We truly could not do what we do without you!

⭐️David Spencer Eyewear
⭐️Shamir Insight
⭐️141 Eyewear
⭐️GSRX
⭐️MODO Eyewear
⭐️Walman Optical
⭐️Hoya
⭐️KARE Consulting
⭐️Silhouette Eyewear
⭐️Optscureal

08/14/2025

With Midland Optical – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉. It's true. We are. 🤓

08/12/2025

📚 National CE Day – 2 Credit Hours!
Join us Sunday, September 7 at 3 PM for two hours of top-notch continuing education—free for SMSO members and just $20 for non-members.
Featuring:
✨ Jody Parmer – Sponsored by Younger Optics
✨ Phernell Walker – Sponsored by Mitsui Chemicals

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and earn CE credits!

Pure Optics
Younger Optics

08/09/2025

The weekend is here, so take a spec-tacular break and enjoy the moment! 😎☀️

08/07/2025

💫OPTICIAN POSITION OPEN 💫

👓At Wildwood Vision Specialists we're not just another optical shop. We're here to make the world see - and look - sharper, cooler, and infinitely more fabulous. Our patients don't just walk out with better vision; they leave with a boost of style and confidence that's 20/20. And we're looking for someone who's as passionate about that as we are!

APPLY: https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=46ecb6cd86bb22d3

Or email your resume to Kayla at kneault@wildwoodvision.com

08/05/2025

📣EVERYONE is welcome to listen in!

Here’s your chance—no pressure, no commitment—just a behind-the-scenes peek at how the SMSO brings top-notch education to opticians across Missouri. Come see the magic in motion and find out how you can be part of shaping the future of our profession.✨

Comment below if you would like to join us, and we will message you the Zoom link.

08/04/2025

📣 More CEs coming your way! Mark this date on your planner and stay tuned for more details as we bring you more education, more fun, and more CE credits.

08/03/2025

🎉 Thank You, Midland Optical Lab!
The SMSO extends our deepest appreciation to Midland Optical for their continued support since day one. As a local lab in St. Louis, Midland goes above and beyond—hosting lab tours, providing space for NOCE reviews, attending our conventions, and championing Missouri opticians every step of the way.

Your partnership is instrumental to our mission, and we’re proud to have you by our side year after year. 💙

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St. Louis, MO

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+16363950130

Website

http://ShowMeStateOpticians.org/

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