Affiliate Association Resources
Access and download these tools specifically developed for affiliate and state association staff members. Check back often as these resources are updated continuously.
Most Requested
Membership Development Resources
Campaign Overview
EyeLearn: Professional Development Hub
Personify
Dues Accounting
2024
- 2024 Dues Accounting Procedure Manual
- 2024 Application for Dues Waiver
- 2024 Application for Membership
- 2024 Credit Memo Allocation Form
- 2024 Important Dues Accounting Deadlines
- 2024 Notification of Change in Classification
- 2024 Notification of Dropped, Transferred and Deceased Members
Other Websites
- American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)
- Health Policy Institute
- InfantSEE
- Optometry Cares
- Optometry's Meeting
- OptometryStudents.com
Association management
- Association Management Resources from Drs. Benner and Layman - January 2024 Presidents Council
- Leading Together for Good Governance (Source - ASAE presentation)
- The Art of Responsible Boardmanship (Source - ASAE Associations Now article)
- Balanced Conflict, Better Decisions (Source - ASAE Associations Now article)
- Before You Say Yes (Source - ASAE Associations Now article)
- It's Time to Embrace Risk Tolerance as a Growth Strategy (Source - ASAE Associations Now article)
- Nominations Know-How (Source - ASAE Associations Now article)
- Legal Duties of Association Board Members (Source - Exceptional Board Resources article)
- Responsible Boards - In the Boardroom Culture Counts (Source - Exceptional Board Resources article)
- Resources for Affiliate Leadership - January 2024 Presidents Council
- Affiliate Leaders Orientation Manual - 2024
- Robert Harris, CAE
- BoardSource
- American Society of Association Executives or ASAE (membership required to access most information)
- Associations Now (articles from ASAE)
- Marketing General, Inc.
- Robert's Rules of Order
General Resources
Logos
(To download: right click & save as .jpeg)
- AOA logo (horizontal)
- AOA logo (vertical)
- AOA Marketplace logo (horizontal)
- AOA Marketplace logo (vertical)
- AOA Contact Lens & Cornea Section logo (horizontal)
- AOA Contact Lens & Cornea Section logo (vertical)
Communications
How the AOA and affiliates are fighting for reimbursement and coverage fairness
Throughout 2024, the AOA, affiliates and doctors of optometry across the country have stood up for reimbursement and coverage fairness, supporting optometric practice success and doctors' ability to deliver quality patient care.
AOA Foundation makes emergency appeal for doctors, students in Helene-ravaged states
In the devastating path forged from Hurricane Helene, shell-shocked residents in the southeastern U.S., including AOA members, are putting their lives back together.
AOA to update profession on health, vision plan advocacy efforts
Register now for this must-attend town hall event on Oct. 29. The last town hall drew over 700 attendees.