Notices

ABDO BOARD ELECTIONS 2022

Notice is given of the election of directors to the board of ABDO

There are two board places open for election in 2022. One seat is currently held by Lorraine Bleasdale who is entitled to seek re-election. The second seat is vacant as Jo Holmes becomes an advisor to the board for the next two years. Nominations are sought from fully qualified members of the Association who wish to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the profession. ABDO board members are required to attend four board meetings per year, attend at least two nationally organised meetings a year and the ABDO annual meeting. In addition, board members may be expected to attend a range of committee meetings both within ABDO and externally. All candidates will be asked for a submission of up to 350 words, in which they are asked to detail any relevant experience they can bring to the board and outline their aspirations for the future of the Association. Members who may have a conflict of interest (i.e. by holding board, senior management or political positions with other optical bodies or rival organisations) may not be eligible for election. Any person seeking election should complete a candidate form and include details of their six nominators. Nominators should then individually complete and sign a seperate nomination form. If there are more valid nominations than seats vacant then a ballot will be conducted by an independent organisation: CIVICA Election Services, The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW. Ballot papers will be dispatched on Friday 15 July 2022, and must be returned by 12 noon on Tuesday 30 August 2022. Those elected will take up their duties on Friday 2 September 2022. Their period of office will be for three years. The closing date for nominations is 10am on Friday 17 June 2022.

If you have any queries, please contact Jane Burnand by emailing jburnand@abdo.org.uk or call her on 0207 2985102

Nomination forms can be found at www.abdo.org.uk/abdo-board-election-of-directors-2022

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSES

Take your career to the next level in 2022

ABDO Management & Leadership training is a great way to turn your informal learning and management skills into a recognised qualification. • Study online with tutor support • Develop your management and leadership skills • Recognised Level 5 CMI qualification Applications close 8 August for the September 2022 intake COURSES ON OFFER: • Management and Leadership Diploma • Management Essentials Certificate • Continuing Improvement Certificate • Growing Leader Certificate

DISCOUNT FOR ABDO MEMBERS

Find out more details and apply at www.abdo.org.uk/mlt

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COLLEGE

Optical Support Courses from ABDO College

Optical Support courses from ABDO College are great for new staff induction and development of your existing support teams.

Optical Support courses lead to qualifications awarded by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians. They are for all staff whether you work in retail optics, manufacturing, sales or technical support. For further information and to apply for these and other courses Visit www.abdocollege.org.uk/courses Call the ABDO College Courses Team on 01227 738 829 (Option 1) or email info@abdocollege.org.uk

As well as money saving benefits and rewards your ABDO membership also provides services that will be beneficial to your practice or business. BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT Eyecare FAQ

EyecareFAQ is an ABDO initiative that promotes eye care and eye wear directly to the public. And as an ABDO member, did you know that you have access to Eyecare FAQ resources and promotional material to use on your practice social media? Tips on using social media are also available in Dispensing Optics magazine every month, so look up EyecareFAQ on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram today; then follow, like and share!

Go to abdo.org.uk for more details

ABDO MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Professional indemnity insurance • Personal accident cover • Counselling helpline - FREE 24-hour service • CPD • Dispensing Optics • Access to selected British Standards • Cashback on everyday purchases • Member benefit plans with HMCA • Access to over 3,000 + health clubs, gyms and leisure centres • Savings on all your travel needs • 17% off worldwide attraction tickets • Totum card powered by NUS Extra • Save 20% on Columbus Direct travel insurance policies • Mobile phones on the best rates available from EE • Savings on Apple products • Membership of the International Opticians Association • Advice and Guidelines