Welcome to the SD Optometric Society's new electronic Focal Point newsletter!
Beginning with our fall 2009 issue, the South Dakota Optometric Society is pleased to present the Focal Point newsletter in electronic form. This electronic format will allow us to deliver news about the practice of optometry faster. It will also be more a economical use of your duesl revenue.
Register Now for 2009 SDOS Fall Convention!
The 2009 Fall SDOS Convention is just around the corner. Please make plans to join us for 13 hours of continuing education, a general membership meeting, information on products important to you from our sponsors, a fun social and hospitality rooms.
Registration for doctors and sponsors can be found on the SDOS web page by clicking here.
Red Flag Rule Delayed for Third Time by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has further delayed implementation of the Red Flags Rule until November 1, 2009 in order to provide more education about compliance and offer additional resources and guidance to clarify whether businesses are covered by the rule and what they must do to comply.
The Red Flag Rule is an anti-fraud regulation, requiring "creditors" and "financial institutions" with covered accounts to implement programs to identify, detect and respond to the warning signs, or "red flags," that could indicate identity theft. Optometrists who do not require payment in full at the time of service are included in the list of creditors.
Soderberg
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Index 53
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AOA/SDOS Honors Rep. Herseth Sandlin with 2009 AOA Health Care Leadership Award
Rep. Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) was recognized for providing important leadership on health care policy issues by doctors of optometry from her state and their national organization, the 36,000 member American Optometric Association.
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SDOS Classified Advertisements
The South Dakota Optometric Society is pleased to offer this free service to its members. If you have a position opening or some equipment for sale, send your information to sdeyes3@pie.midco.net.
Here is the current classified ad listing:
Classifieds: Positions Sought
· Mike Koeppe, a fourth-year student at Pacific University College of Optometry, is seeking an associate position in the field of optometry following his graduation in May 2009. Copies of curriculum vitae and references are available upon request. Mike can be contacted at 503-504-0892 or koep6774@pacificu.edu.
· Optometrist relocating to Rapid City in August 2009. Looking for a part-time or full-time position to practice primary care optometry with an emphasis in treating and managing ocular disease. My contact information is: Marisa Hanson, 406-390-2708, marisahanson@pacificu.edu.
· Robert Dohman, O. D., a native of South Dakota, is seeking a position as a full-time optometrist. Dr. Dohman graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in May 2002, and has been practicing therapeutic optometry in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Dr. Dohman seeks a position as a full-time optometrist in South Dakota. Contact him at rdohman@hotmail.com or at 214-529-0587.
· Practicing optometrist with eight years experience seeks practice opportunity in South Dakota, preferably smaller town. Looking for a buyer or partner? Call Sarah Koehn, O.D. Cell: 307-680-6169 Work: 307-686-2010
· Michael Jorgensen, a native of Sioux Falls, is a 4th year Optometry student from Indiana University and is seeking to become a partner or associate (with intent to buy) in a primary care setting in, preferably western south Dakota. I am currently on rotations in ocular disease, primary care, peds and contact lenses. Will be graduating in May 2010. Curriculum vitae and references available on request. Michael can be contacted at mijorgen@indiana.edu or (702) 808-7391
Calendar
Upcoming Meetings
and Events
2008
Sept. 30 SDOS Board Meeting, Rapid City
October 1-2 SDOS Fall Convention, Rapid City
2009
Feb. 17 Annual SDOS Legislative Coffee, Pierre
Feb. 17 SDOS Board Meeting, Pierre
April 22-23 SDOS Spring Convention, Pierre
genzyme
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Dakota Sciences
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Obituary for Dr. Owen Tommeraasen
Madison - Owen Tommeraasen, 84, died Aug. 11, 2009 at Golden Living Center. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church and burial with Military Honors was at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation and a Prayer service followed by a Public Masonic Service were held at Ellsworth Funeral Home.
He was born Nov. 1, 1924 at Larchwood, IA to Cornelius & Ester (Stonebraker) Tommeraasen. He graduated from Inwood (IA) High School in 1942 and attended Morningside College in Sioux City, IA before joining the US Army Air Corps. Owen was a bombardier & navigator during World War II, earning several awards including a Purple Heart. He remained in the Air Force Reserves and retired as a Lt. Colonel.
Owen graduated from Northern Illinois College of Optometry and married Jean Buxengard on Nov. 21, 1948, at Spring Grove, MN. He was an optometrist in Rock Rapids, IA, before establishing his permanent practice in Madison from 1949 until retiring in 1995. During his practice, he was joined by the late Dr. Monty Friedow and the current owner, Dr. Michael Brooke.
Owen was a member many organizations including Trinity Lutheran Church and the SD Optometric Society. In 1962, Dr. Tommeraasen was President of the SD Optometric Society. He receivied the Distinguished Service award in 1996 from DSU.
Survivors include his wife Jean; two daughters, Anita (Greg) Jung & Holly (Patrick) Moser; two grandchildren, Nick & Mandy Jung; sister-in-law, Marilyn Tommeraasen; and two brothers-in-law, Dale (Sharon) Buxengaard and Lyle Buxengaard.
Feature SDOS Member Benefit
September 1, 2009
Dear South Dakota Optometric Society member:
The South Dakota Optometric Society is pleased to announce a new benefit, available only to its members. We are proud to offer a wide range of insurance products designed especially for optometrists.
Since 1973, the Optometric Protector Plan (OPP) has provided professional liability, general liability and property coverage to optometrists. In South Dakota, Professional Insurors has been the state administrator for OPP programs since 1978. Professional Insurors also offers workers’ compensation, disability, long-term care, group health and much more. And now these programs are available to you, as a member of the South Dakota Optometric Society.
The South Dakota Optometric Society has approved Ken Asheim of Professional Insurors to bring you these insurance programs. These programs provide high-quality insurance coverage, and are designed to meet the needs of optometrists, with competitive pricing and efficient, responsive customer service. And when you purchase these products, the South Dakota Optometric Society earns a little revenue as well.
Let them put their experience to work for you. Call Ken Asheim, authorized agent for the Optometric Protector Plan today at 1-800-529-1451 for more information and a quote.
Regards,
Deb Mortenson
Executive Director
Pech Optical Corp.
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Advertisement: Optometric Protector Plan/Professional Insurors
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Varilux
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