In addition to low registration and education fees and discounts and incentives to further reduce the cost of attending SECO 2009, continuing education program attendees who pre-register by February 12, 2009, will automatically be entered to win one of 50 prizes!
SECO 2009 is The Education Destination™ and this year's theme, "Eyeway to the Future," emphasizes SECO's commitment to prepare eye care professionals for the future by providing an all-inclusive education program. With continued support from leading industry companies, SECO is proud to offer attendees access to special sessions, interactive workshops, specialized education tracks and more.
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New for SECO 2009, the first annual AOP general Session, Course 772 — "Best Practices for Staff in the Ophthalmic Office." Join SECO and a panel of paraoptometric association leaders for an interactive session for all Allied Ophthalmic Professionals in the Sidney Marcus Auditorium on Friday, March 6, from 3:15 - 5:15 PM. The panel will share strategies for patient interaction issues, office dress code, salary and advancement issues and professional certifications.
The panel will consist of Ms. Diane Ladd, founder and past president of the Alabama Paraoptometric Association, and their 2008 Paraoptometric of the Year; Ms. Sue McAteer, Chair of the New Jersey Paraoptometric section; Ms. Beverly Roberts, President of the Mississippi Paraoptometric Association and recently named the AOA's 2008 Paraoptometric of the year; Ms. Donna Suter, president of Suter Consulting Group.
Immediately following the course, SECO International invites all AOP attendees to attend the First Annual Allied Ophthalmic Professionals Networking Reception at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center from 5:15 - 7:00 PM.

Visit www.seco2009.com to view the latest information about SECO 2009. Visitors can view highlights, find important event information, check out things to do in and around Atlanta and download course handouts and other attendee materials. See who’s on the exhibit hall floor in the Virtual Marketplace and some of the affiliates planning on attending this year. As SECO 2009 draws closer, get prepared for your trip to Atlanta!