SECO International has expanded its presence in social media, adding most recently a Twitter account that it will use to provide the latest updates on SECO 2010, as well as its other upcoming continuing education opportunities and events. SECO International now relies on a spectrum of social media outlets that allows them to stay connected to the optometric community via a SECO Twitter feed, blog, Facebook page, podcast, and electronic newsletter.
 “SECO International is increasing its social media presence in response to a growing trend that has enabled people to connect online in various formats to form personal and business relationships,” said Dr. Jonathan Shrewsbury, President of SECO International.   “We see a real opportunity in social media to reach members of the optometric community, create dialogue between our organization and users, and provide news and updates in social networks where they are present,” added Shrewsbury. 
To find SECO on the various sites, visit:

• Facebook (www.facebook.com) – Search for SECO International, LLC.
• Twitter (www.twitter.com) – Follow “seco_intl”
• SECO Twitter Feed (http://www.secointernational.com/press/twitter.cfm)

SECO International announced the recipients of its three prestigious 2009 Southern Council of Optometrists Clinical Excellence Awards, recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students from SECO International affiliated colleges. The Clinical Excellence Award recipients for 2009 are: Angeline W. Mouton of Milledgeville, GA, from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSU), Fort
Lauderdale, Fla.; Amy Diane Huckaby of Hoover, AL, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry, Birmingham, Ala.; and Joseph Sugg of Jonesboro, AR, from Southern College of Optometry (SCO), Memphis, Tenn. Each recipient of these respective schools was presented a check in the amount of $1,000 and a plaque during their school’s awards ceremony.

Join Review of Optometry and SECO International in Bermuda for Bermuda 2009, A Meeting of Clinical Excellence, July 16-19, 2009. Bermuda 2009 will feature 14 hours of COPE-approved continuing education from popular speakers. The Bermuda 2009 schedule is structured to allow attendees the opportunity to explore the beautiful island of Bermuda while also getting credit for continuing education. Attendees will stay at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, where the Bermuda 2009 education program will be held.

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