OAG CE Conference Registration

Announcement:

Registration for the 1 Day Winter CE Meeting in Valdosta is now OPEN!



Continuing Education Conference for Georgia Opticians

"1 DAY MEETING?!?! WHAT'S THAT?"
This is a Saturday one day onsite meeting only. All CE courses at this meeting are ABO only. 5 coupon codes along with instructions to get your online CEs will be provided at no charge in the CE packet obtained onsite at the end of the day. The coupons will allow all (Valdosta) registered attendees to obtain the GA Law Class & NCLE hours online through Quantum Optical via the OAG website www.oagonline.org


Course schedule TBA

Holiday Inn Valdosta Conference Center
1805 Hospitality Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601

Featured Speaker – Carrie "Optigal" Wilson, MBA, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM

Courses start promptly at 8:30am on Saturday
There are no Sunday in person CE classes scheduled for this meeting.
Refer to the details above on how to obtain your NCLE hours online.

Hotel Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Valdosta Conference Center
Room Rate: $125/Night (plus tax)
**A link to book rooms will be sent in a separate confirmation email within 1 week of registrations received (this is to ensure we don't overbook attendees).**
Only 100 Seats Available

If acquiring hours for another state, we recommend looking up your respective state requirements.)
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There will be one CEC given per attendee per class attended

All registrations will be at the customary rates for members and non-members as follows:

OAG Members:

$85
(A Member is defined as a individual who joined or renewed prior to registering for an event. Upon selecting the membership rate, you will be prompted to sign into your membership account to complete the registration.)

Non-OAG Members:

$235  

There will be one CE certificate provided per course per attendee. It is the GA Licensees responsibility to obtain 10 technical CE hours per biennial renewal cycle. The OAG will provide as many technical hours as are available at all continuing education meetings.

-Onsite registration will only be available IF spaces are not sold out.

A strict protocol of 1 CE per course attended will be enforced.  Late arrivals will not be permitted to attend classes already in session.  As of April 1, 2017, the GSBDO now requires 1 hour of GA Law continuing education as part of the 10 hours required for biennial (2 yr.) licensed renewal.

OAG Attendance, Rollover, and Liability Policy

1. Purpose
This policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for OAG members and attendees who register for continuing education (CE) meetings. It emphasizes timely communication regarding attendance, explains the conditions for rollover requests, clarifies seat guarantees for prepaid participants, and provides legal disclaimers regarding OAG’s liability.

2. Registration and Seating

1. Prepaid Registration

   • Seats are always guaranteed to participants who have prepaid for their registration.
   • Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Once maximum capacity is reached, registration will close and no further participants will be admitted.

2. Timely Communication

   • Attendees must inform OAG as soon as possible if they are unable to attend a scheduled CE meeting.
   • Prompt notification ensures accurate record-keeping of attendance and allows OAG to manage waitlists or potential replacements more effectively.

3. Rollover Requests

1. One-Time Courtesy Rollover

   • If an attendee is unable to attend a CE meeting, OAG offers a one-time courtesy rollover of their registration to a future meeting within a 12-month period of the original event date.
   • This courtesy is extended only once; subsequent requests for rollover beyond this 12-month window will not be granted.

2. Notification and Documentation

   • Rollover requests must be submitted in writing (email or official form) prior to the scheduled event or as soon as the attendee becomes aware of their inability to attend.
   • Requests received after the conclusion of the meeting may be subject to additional review or denial at OAG’s discretion.

3. Review Process

   • The OAG Board or its designated committee will review rollover requests, especially those made more than 30 days after the event date.
   • Attendees may be asked to provide supporting documentation (e.g., medical certificates, work-related travel requirements) to substantiate their request.

4. Liability Disclaimers

1. Organizational Liability

   • OAG does not assume liability for any costs, damages, or losses incurred by the attendee beyond the registration fees paid to OAG. This includes, but is not limited to, travel expenses, accommodation costs, and other incidental charges.

2. Force Majeure

   • In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, strikes, or other events beyond OAG’s control, OAG reserves the right to reschedule, modify, or cancel any CE meeting without liability for any damages or losses incurred by attendees.

3. Personal Responsibility

   • Attendees are responsible for their own conduct and should comply with all relevant local, state, and federal laws while participating in OAG-sponsored events.

5. Policy Enforcement and Updates

• Enforcement

  • OAG’s Board of Directors and administrative staff are responsible for enforcing this policy. Non-compliance may result in forfeiture of registration fees and/or denial of future rollover requests.

• Policy Review and Updates

  • This policy may be reviewed and updated periodically by the OAG Board of Directors. Changes will be posted on the OAG website, and members are encouraged to stay informed of the most current policies.

Effective Date: 1/1/2020
Last Reviewed: 1/5/2025

For any questions or clarifications regarding this policy, please contact the OAG administrative office or email us at: secretary@oagonline.org

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to your participation in our CE meetings.