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
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
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 to register an OD.
How do I access the course handouts?
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.
