Para/Staff Registration: MOA 2025 Summer Convention

MOA 2025 Summer Convention

Thank you for your interest in the MOA Summer Convention! 

June 13 – 15, 2024
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Important Dates for PARA Attendees

May 12: Deadline to reserve rooms at The Lodge at Gulf State Park.

April 30: Early Deadline for registration for Summer Convention (rates increase after this date)
April 30: Deadline for ordering printed handouts.
June 6: Final Deadline for pre-registration (on-site registration is available)
June 13: MOA Board of Directors meeting begins at 2:30 p.m.
June 14: CE Begins at 8:00 am
June 14: Vision Expo with Lunch and Dessert.

Hotel Room Block Reservation

Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email with the link to book your room. Room Block registration must be completed by Monday, May 12th 2025.

PARA Registration Information

Early Bird Registration (2/3-4/30)

Standard Registration (5/1-6/6)

 

Special Discounts for Group Registrations

The more you register, the more you save! Here’s how it works:

Registrations 1-3: Regular price
Registrations 4-6: 5% off their registration
Registrations 7 or more: 10% off their registration

Registrations after 6/6 will be considered Late registrations/On-site and will have a additional $50.00 fee.

2025 PARA Summer Convention Agenda (subject to change)
CE will be accredited through AOA CPC

Friday, June 13
2:30 – 5:00 pm                                                                       MOA Board Meeting

Saturday, June 14
                                                                                PARA Instructor: MPOA Lecturer Class Participants                                                                                

7:15 – 8:00 am                                           Registration and Breakfast                  

10:00 – 10:30 am                                      Sponsored Break with Speakers

10:30 am – 12:30 pm                              Mississippi Para Lecturers                                                               

12:30 – 3:00 pm                                        Vision Expo with Lunch & Dessert

                                                                                    

                                                  

Sunday, June 15
                                                                                PARA Instructor: Jackie O’Keefe
                                                                             

7:30 – 8:00 am                                           Registration and Light Breakfast                          

8:00 – 10:00 am                                         Ask Share Learn                                                               

10:00 – 11:00 am                                      Sponsor Messages with Full Brunch

11:00 am – 12:00 pm                              Hug Your Patients 

12:00 – 1:00 pm                                         What is Good Vision?                                                              

     

Summer Convention FAQ's

Having trouble accessing the online registration?
Existing Members of MOA/AOA
 

To find your existing account, try  retrieving your your username using the email address you have on file. You can also reset your password using the same email address. If you need additional assistance,  please contact the MOA office.

Non-Existing Members of MOA/AOA

**If you do not currently have a Account you can also register online, for further assistance contact the MOA Office for assistance setting up an Account.

PARA/Staff working for AOA Member ODs

All Paraoptometrics/Optometric staff of AOA member doctors may become AOA associate members and have access to all current paraoptometric member benefits and services at no extra charge to the staff member or the AOA member doctor. In order to enroll all PARA/STAFF the AOA member OD or their designee should visit the manage staff page.

Check out this page to fill out the form to request membership and a web login. You must use a unique (non-shared) email address when requesting an account. 

**This is important so that PARA/Staff receive the discounted member pricing, as well as any discounts associated with members.

PARA/Office Staff should only utilize the PARA registration for themselves and other PARA/Office staff. All ODs should be registered via the OD registration link separately. If you need help correcting any registration items please contact the MOA office

Para/Staff Working for NON-Member OD

You can still request an account for attending meetings with MOA!  Contact the MOA office and we will create an account for you. You must use a unique (non-shared) email address when requesting an account.

Why are the conference days different this year?

The Lodge had different dates available in 2025 and 2026. Due to those limitations our conference has shifted by one day. What used to be Friday’s schedule is now on Saturday, and what used to be Saturday’s schedule is now on Sunday.

What day is CE offered?

Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15.

How many CE hours are available?

For Paras, 2 hours of CE on Saturday and 4 hours of CE on Sunday, for a total of 6 hours.

Are the CE hours accredited?

For Paras, the hours will be accredited through the AOA CPC.

Who are the instructors?

For Paras, Mississippi graduates of the first inaugural lecture training course will teach Saturday’s hours. Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC, teaches Sunday’s hours.

How do I register an OD?

Click here and choose the OD Registration option.

How do I access the course handouts?
If you want a physical copy of the handouts, please add the “2025 Handouts” option to your registration. MOA will provide a printed and spiral bound copy of your course handouts at the registration desk.
 
A digital copy of the handouts will be available through the event app for viewing on your preferred device (no extra cost required).
Show Your Badge Program

MOA has partnered with Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism to bring our attendees something truly fantastic.  While attending the MOA summer convention take a chance to explore beyond the meeting room – and take advantage of restaurant, attraction, and retail discounts along the way.

Show your badge for exclusive discounts on Escape Rooms Watersport Activities Dolphin Cruises Transportation Shopping  Museum Tickets Restaurants and more!!

InfantSEE®

We are proud to be an affiliate of the American Optometric Association and to be enrolled as InfantSEE® providers.

Infant vision development is key to a child’s overall development and a happy, healthy life. InfantSEE is a partnership with the AOA and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. The program is designed to make sure that eye and vision care become part of routine infant wellness care in the United States.

Under this program, MOA member optometrists offer a free first eye assessment for infants within the child’s first year of life.