Reflections (Optometry School yearbook) - University of Missouri-St ...

Students Volunteer Optometric
Services to Humanity
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At UM-SI. Louis our student chapter of
Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity
(VOSH) is involved in delivering vision
care to needy people throughout the world.
Students volunteer their time preparing
glasses, fundraising, and participating in
eye care missions to different parts of the
world. This year students traveled to Mex­
ico, Guatemala, and Honduras, gaining invaluable
experience and promoting good
will. In addition to student support, our
VOSH chapter receives strong support
from area Lion's Clubs and local labora­
tories which provide needed materials.
The officers are Mindy Yawitz, Presi­
dent; John Bush, Vice-president; Toni Tay­
lor, Treasurer; Jane W. Philbrook, Secretary;
and Dr. Mona Dewart as Faculty
Advisor.
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National Optometric
Student Association
The National Optometric Student Association
(NOSA) is the student branch of the
National Optometric Association (NOA).
Ie goals and objectives of this organition
include the delivery of vision care to
the underprivileged community and the enhancement
of minority representation in
optometry.
The UM-SI. Louis chapter of NOS A participates
in activities such as vision screen-
ings, health fairs, minority recruitment and
annual NOA conventions, all geared to­
ward achieving the goals of the organization.
The members for 1987-88 are Beatrice
Reed-Price, President; Kris Brown, Vice­
President; Sharon Johnson, Recording sec­
retary; Carol Merritt, Corresponding sec­
retary; and Gerald McLaughlin, Treasurer.
Dr. Alexander Harris is the faculty advisor.
First row - Jon Hopson and Elizabeth Maggard; second row - Steve Cook, Robert Labbie, Michael
Lachtrup, and Toni Taylor; third row - Mindy Yawitz, Jane W. Philbrook, Gail Bass, Teri Rule, and Lesa
Klein; fourth row - Janet Nelson, Renee Reinholdt, Karen Wright, Chris Gavett, Vivian Kloke, and
Valerie Short
Gerald McLaughlin, Sharon Johnson, Carol Merritt, and Beatrice Reed-Price
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