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The Michigan Optometrist
MCO Students Show Support for
AOAPAC Through Fundraiser
Michigan College of Optometry (MCO) students held a well-attended Wine and
Cheese Tasting Fundraiser for AOAPAC on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Blue Cow in Big
Rapids.
Kudos to Student AOAPAC Liaison Nicholas Czinder (MCO class of 2013)
and his colleagues for their initiative in organizing the event - this includes AOA-
PAC Liaison-Elect Nina Collins Glauch (MCO ‘14), AOSA Trustee Joshua
Smith-Hanen (MCO ‘13) and MOSA President Katie Schleef (MCO ‘13).
A big thank you to the MOA members who attended and supported the event,
including Drs. John J. Pole and Frederick M. Nista, WMOA President Dr. Amy
E. Dinardo, MOA Trustee Dr. Mary E. Miller, and MOA Past Presidents Drs.
Mark Swan, Roger R. Seelye Joseph D. Czinder and Robert L. Carter.
“Most students that enter into optometry school today
are not aware enough of the importance of politics in
our field. I wanted to put together a fun event where
I could have students and OD’s meet and discuss the
importance of being politically active. Along with
getting more students politically active I also wanted to
raise money for the MOAPAC and the AOAPAC.
For the first annual event we had a wonderful turnout
with 60 people in attendance from students, O.D.s
and faculty from the area and a trustee from the
MOA. I look forward to the event next year.”
-Nicholas Czinder
(From left) Class of 2015 students Jamie Bala, Allison Ezell, Christine Mekhayel, Chelsie
Rupp, and Emily Emerson.
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(From left) Dr. Nista, Dr. Pole, Joshua Smith-H
Nicholas Czinder,
“Nick and Nina independently
organized the fundraiser in conjunction
with the staff at the five star
Blue Cow restaurant in downtown
Big Rapids. They did an excellent
job in spearheading this great event.
Five different wines were sampled,
each accompanied by delicious,
wine-specific hors d’oeuvres. It was
a very enjoyable evening benefiting a
great cause.”
-Dr. Robert L. Carter