May 3, 2022
ARBO Committee Volunteer Opportunities
The lifeblood of any volunteer organization is the willingness of its members to volunteer their time and talent to the organization. ARBO has been blessed with the generosity of its many members who have contributed to the continued success of the organization for over 100 years. There are many committees that can fit your time and commitment requirements. ARBO staff provides support and guidance, and fellow committee members can develop relationships to last a lifetime.
If you’re looking for a way to get more involved try one of our committees – you won’t be disappointed!
ARBO Volunteer Committee Options
COPE (Council on Optometric Practitioner Education)
Description: The objectives of COPE are:
- To accredit optometric continuing education providers and activities for the public welfare.
- To monitor programs to help assure the quality and independence of continuing education in appropriate settings with adequate administration.
- To reduce duplication of effort by member boards.
- To create a uniform method of recording continuing education activities.
- To be the reference source for member boards for information about continuing education providers and activities utilized by licensed optometrists to fulfill their continuing education requirements.
Term: Eligible for two 3-year terms (Note: This committee is set through 2024. Volunteers are not currently needed)
- 1 monthly virtual meeting.
- 1 annual in-person meeting.
OE TRACKER (Optometric Education Tracker)
Description: OE TRACKER captures and stores continuing education attendance data for optometrists. The information can be accessed online by optometrists and licensing boards. OE TRACKER saves time and reduces paperwork by tracking/auditing CE credits electronically. The OE TRACKER committee reviews the program annually and makes recommendations for changes and updates.
Term: 1 year
- Virtual meetings every other month.
- 1 annual in-person meeting.
NBERC (National Board Exam Review Committee)
Description: The NBERC verifies the quality and integrity of the National Board Examinations.
Term: 2 years+
- All work is done between October and December:
- Via email and 2-3 virtual meetings.
- One in-person 3-day meeting in Charlotte, NC in October.
CELMO (The Council on Endorsed Licensure Mobility for Optometrists)
Description: CELMO assists ARBO’s member optometry boards in reviewing applications for licensure from established practitioners in other jurisdictions in a uniform and consistent manner.
Term: 1 year +
- Virtual meetings every other month.
- One annual in-person meeting.
Judicial Council/Resolutions
Description: Prior to the Annual Meeting, the Judicial Committee will review prior resolutions for relevancy. The Resolutions committee will review and present any new resolutions to the House of Delegates at the Annual Meeting.
Term: 1 year
- 1-2 virtual meetings prior to the Annual meeting in June.
- Possible in-person meeting at the Annual meeting.
Nominating
Description: The Nominating Committee reviews and interviews candidates, and makes a slate of nominees to present to the ARBO House of Delegates for open positions on the ARBO Board of Directors.
Term: 1 year
- 1-2 Virtual meetings prior to the Annual meeting in June.
- Possible in-person meetings at the Annual meeting in June.
Bylaws
Description: The Bylaws Committee reviews any proposed amendments and presents them to the House of Delegates at the annual meeting along with the committee’s recommendation regarding the amendment.
Term: 1 year
- 1-2 Virtual meetings prior to the Annual meeting in June.
- Possible in-person meetings at the Annual meeting in June.
Communications
Description:
- To establish a timely, accurate, effective and efficient system of communication between the ARBO organization and relevant stakeholders.
- To develop, write and edit content that will be of value to the ARBO member boards.
Term: 2 years+
- Quarterly virtual meetings.
- Draft writing and editing.
- One in-person meeting at the Annual Meeting in June.