The Writer Within You: 5 Tips To Getting Your Prose Published
![OWA Organization posing with drinks in front of a large tree](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e81f7_aecc296dbfec42fb9cf8861ae0d7e889~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_66,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/4e81f7_aecc296dbfec42fb9cf8861ae0d7e889~mv2.jpg)
Enhancing and Promoting the Leadership Role of Women in the Optical Industry
![OWA - We See You](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMz0WqniWpk/maxresdefault.jpg 1x, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMz0WqniWpk/maxresdefault.jpg 2x)
OWA - We See You
Show Your Support
All contributions—regardless of monetary amount or sponsorship level—benefit women in the optical industry. Four tiers are available for companies interested in OWA sponsorship. Industry members can also take pride in becoming an individual contributor to the OWA. As one OWA contributor states, "It truly makes me feel good knowing that I am doing a small part to support all of the incredible women of our industry, so many who have faced past adversity in a male-dominated business and who are now leaders in their own right. Knowing I am personally supporting these women is a true benefit unto itself."
![Lisa-Asberry-home.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e593b_b3cb3ff278194a5f9a14c5b4912d93eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_106,h_52,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/1e593b_b3cb3ff278194a5f9a14c5b4912d93eb~mv2.jpg)
Member Spotlight
Want to learn more about OWA's fascinating membership? Our members are amazing, and we want you to get the inside scoop on what makes them so great. Meet OWA's most recent featured member — Lisa Asberry. After learning about Lisa, you can view past Member Spotlights here.
Upcoming Events
- Thu, Jul 18Zoom MeetingJul 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDTZoom Meeting
- Tue, Jul 23Europa Eyewear HeadquartersJul 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CDTEuropa Eyewear Headquarters, 255 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USAJul 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CDTEuropa Eyewear Headquarters, 255 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USAYou're invited to a private tour of the STATE Optical Co. and AO Eyewear factory in Chicago! This OWA regional event, hosted by Europa Eyewear, offers a great opportunity to learn about frame manufacturing while meeting or catching up with your OWA colleagues.
- Thu, Sep 19Las Vegas - Venetian Level 3Sep 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDTLas Vegas - Venetian Level 3, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USASep 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDTLas Vegas - Venetian Level 3, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USAThis year’s Connection Series luncheon will feature guest speaker Amanda Shapiro and focus on leadership strategies that build strong connections, boost resilience, and spark creativity in fast-changing environments.
- Fri, Sep 20Las Vegas - Venetian Level 3Sep 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDTLas Vegas - Venetian Level 3, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USASep 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDTLas Vegas - Venetian Level 3, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USAThe OWA invites you to their annual Friday reception at Vision Expo West. Join us for the evening's refreshments, and don't miss this exciting opportunity to network, bid on some fabulous auction items, and win a raffle prize or two!
- Fri, Oct 18Mount PleasantOct 18, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 20, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTMount Pleasant, 20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USAOct 18, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 20, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTMount Pleasant, 20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USAOWA members, you'll want to save the date for the second annual OWA Unplugged retreat! Details will be coming soon, but in the meantime, mark your calendars for October 18-20, 2024. This year's location is the Charleston Harbor Resort in Mt. Pleasant, SC.