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VOSH/INTERNATIONAL - WORKING FOR YOU_______________________________________________________________
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF VOSH IS TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF VISION CARE WORLDWIDE WHERE IT IS NOT AFFORDABLE OR OBTAINABLE.
VOSH/International helps accomplish this goal by serving as a coordinating body to affiliated chapters and other humanitarian organizations.
WE ARE:
| • | A non sectarian and apolitical organization | | • | A partner of VISION 2020 | | • | A facilitator in recruiting chapters and members for VOSH chapters | | • | An information source concerning policy guidelines and mission details | | • | An advocate for promoting interprofessional relations | | • | A link to service organizations with similar objectives | | • | An intermediary between student and regional chapters encouraging optometric student participation in Third World eye care. |
WE ARE COMMITTED TO VOSH CHAPTERS:
| • | Newsletter updates of chapter activity are sent to members and supporters throughout the world | | • | Details about upcoming missions and related statistics are available from our data bank published in the newsletter and the website | | • | International Web site - www.vosh.org - monitored daily, provides ready access for news and information exchange: |
* Increases public and member awareness of VOSH activity
* Links individual chapters to one another
* Posts mission sites and recruiting opportunities
* Provides links to other Web sites for health information and travel hazards
* Serves as a resource for fund raising
* Includes a message board for posting requests and networking
| • | Annual business meeting in conjunction with the AOA provides a venue for chapters to propose ideas, participate in workshops and voice issues. |
HOW CHAPTERS CAN HELP:
| • | Represent your chapter at annual meetings and vote on issues relating to our goals and bylaws | | • | Submit records of missions for VOSH/International archives. | | • | Share experiences and photos for the newsletter and web site | | • | Provide financial support with dues and donations from individual members |
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