MISSOURI OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

Past-President’sQuadrennial ReviewThe ChainKeeps Us Togetherby Richard C. Wilson,O.D., FAAO, Immediate Past-PresidentAlthough I have thoroughlyenjoyed my service, it will begood to leave the MOA in capablehands.With a new executivedirector and experienced boardofficers and motivated trustees,the MOA leadership is in fineshape for the years to come.I have been on the Board ofDirectors of the MissouriOptometric Association since myvery first Society meeting out ofoptometry school. It has been aprivilege to serve on the MOAboard during virtually my entireprofessional career to this point.We continue topromote patientcare, children’svision, andpatient access.While optometry will always be alegislated profession, the arena ofpolitics will always be changingaround us. We continue topromote patient care, children’svision, patient access and avariety of other issues. The secret toour success in the past is that thereare no secrets; there are nosubstitutes for hard work on the partof all of our membership.Everyone needs to remain involvedin building relationships – not onlywith our patients and other healthcare providers, but also with ourelected officials at all levels ofgovernment and other leaders in ourcommunities.The MOA is financially sound. Weown our building, Our reserveaccounts are well funded and thoughthere is always room forimprovement, the MOA is strong.Like a chain, the MOA is only asstrong as our weakest link. Each oneof our members needs to be readyand willing to volunteer when calledupon by our leadership.