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PEOPLE

Live Eyewear, Inc., has appointed Tracy Anderson to the position of forecast analyst. In his new role, Anderson, a 15-year eyewear industry veteran, will be responsible for analyzing the company's sales trends and future forecasts. Bryan G. Schueler has been named vice president and general manager for the Walman Optical Company's Ophthalmic Division. Schueler will oversee ophthalmic sales, marketing, and manufacturing functions. The Foundation for Eye Health Awareness has appointed Stephanie Campbell managing director of the organization. Campbell will help lead programs and initiatives developed by the board of directors, and will serve as the primary staff liaison to various committees, as well as the advisory council and donor leadership circle.

Tracy Anderson of Live Eyewear Bryan G. Schueler of Walman Optical

AWARDS

Stephanie Su, OD, FAAO, the manager of Research Clinic Operations, Bausch + Lomb, has received the Young Optometrist of the Year Award, an honor given by the New York State Optometric Association.

Ellen Gelsen of Gardens Vision Boutique was chosen as the winning recipient of an Apple iPad raffled off by Shamir Insight for participating in an optical industry survey conducted through Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Vision Care Group, Eyecare Business' business unit.

SECO International announced the recipients of its three 2010 Southern Council of Optometrists Clinical Excellence Awards. They are: Nicole Psaltis from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry; Justine M. Siegers from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; and Michelle Brennan from Southern College of Optometry.

Ellen Gelsen of Gardens Vision Boutique is the winner of an Apple iPad from Shamir

BUSINESS UPDATES

FEA Industries, a wholesale lab based in Morton, Pa., has expanded its capabilities with the installation of Leybold Optics' USA CHC 150 robotic, hard-coating dip system and Syrus 1350 AR system.

As part of its role as the official eyewear of the PGA Tour, Transitions Optical conducted vision education events, including demonstrations and tours of "Eyenstein"—Transitions Optical's and VSP Vision Care's mobile eyecare clinic—at The Barclays tournament.

Santinelli International recently held its National Service Meeting in Port Jefferson, N.Y. The nationwide Client Services team participated in a program that included initiative development, advanced technical training, goal setting, and teambuilding activities.

Santinelli's nationwide Client Services team meets in Port Jefferson, N.Y.

GOOD DEEDS

ClearVision Optical has donated eyewear and lenses to the Lutz family of Setauket, N.Y., who were filmed for an episode of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

VSP Vision Care is sponsoring the Improving Diversity in Optometric Careers program at the Ohio State University College of Optometry.