BLOG: Nominations open ahead of BCLA Council election

The British Contact Lens Association is looking for “committed” and “passionate” members to put themselves forward to represent their peers and shape the future of the organisation. 

Nominations are now open for the BCLA Council elections – giving eye care practitioners and industry representatives the opportunity to take a seat at the top table and influence decision-making in all matters concerning contact lenses and anterior eye.

BCLA chief executive Cheryl Donnelly said: “BCLA Council members represent the association’s members from a multi-disciplinary profession and industry, covering all aspects relating to contact lenses and anterior eye.

You would be joining council at a very interesting time and will play an integral part in deciding and delivering the strategic direction of the BCLA, whilst representing members wishes and help to ensure that all members’ views across the association, profession and industry are represented in all activities.
 
“BCLA Council members will find the experience rewarding with an opportunity to network, develop new skills and to help bring about positive changes to the future of the world of contact lenses and anterior eye.”

BCLA leaders will welcome nominations from optometrists, including those newly qualified, contact lens opticians and ophthalmologists plus all those from technical and commercial areas of the industry.
Only full members of the BCLA based in the UK are eligible to apply and be nominated for election.

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Nomination closing date: Midnight, 4 May 2018