OANJ Membership Why should I join OANJ?

Who we are? Volunteer Run Organization with paid staff We are not the State Board Our Mission: Promote and Protect the Profession of Opticianry through education, leadership and professionalism for you the licensed optician and the patients we serve

What do I get? Professional Firm that runs the association, puts on our continuing education conferences, lobbying services Maintained Records of your CEU credits taken with OANJ Job Bank – help wanted or looking for a job Affinity Discount Programs – wireless carriers, Broadway shows, theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, etc… Strength in numbers

Why should I care? It was the OANJ that lobbied to add us into the “Closely Allied Health Professional” statutes to increase our value and allow us more flexibility to own businesses We speak out against unlicensed practice and head off threats to our ability to make a good wage Technology Unlicensed personal doing our job Trend toward de-licensure Optician wages in unlicensed states Retailers looking to save $

What will it cost me? Option 1: $120 annual membership and 3 FREE Credits Option 2: $175 annual membership and 6 FREE credits Option 3: $325 2 Year membership and 12 FREE credits Firm Members: $225 annual membership with 6 Free Credits and discounts for employees

What is it worth to me? Membership in the OANJ costs less than $1 a week when compared to the costs of education credits alone Would you pay a $1 a week (2.5 cents per hour worked) towards a professional organization that is protecting your license, your occupation, your ability to earn? Our lobbyists in Trenton review all introduced legislation to determine its impact on our profession and prevent others from looking to weaken our role in the healthcare field

What are you waiting for? Sign up today! Applications are in your Programs www.oanj.org Thank you