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Conexus Golf Classic Officially a Sell-Out!

2/28/2017

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In just one month, the June 5th Conexus Golf Classic sold out with 52 committed teams!!  This is an all-time record for the tournament and is a direct reflection of the caliber of the tournament committee, the event venue, and the commitment of our community to improve vision outcomes for students.
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The 26th Annual Golf Classic is Conexus’ largest fundraising event and is projected to net more than $100,000 in support of our technology based comprehensive children’s vision programs.
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Conexus Golf Classic Announces Three Major Sponsorships!

2/22/2017

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Conexus and the tournament planning committee are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support for the 26th Annual Tournament, presented by Taylor & Parrish Construction!  The June event is already a near sell out with 51 committed teams! We welcome the following major sponsors:
  • Virginia Eye Institute renews their 2017 Course Sponsorship for the Manakin Course
  • Kroger renews their 2017 Dinner and Awards Sponsorship
  • James River Exteriors ups their tournament presence as Beverage Cart Sponsor for the Sabot Course
Check out the tournament website to see who’s playing and how you can get involved!
http://www.conexusvision.org/golf-classic.html
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HB1408 UPDATE:

2/21/2017

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On February 20, HB1408 passed the Senate on a 38-2 vote and was returned back to the House for a vote on the Senate amendments.  Today, the Senate-amended HB1408 passed the House on a 98-0 vote! Virginia has taken the first step toward improving vision outcomes for students and working to eliminate undetected and untreated vision problems as barriers to success in school.
 
Conexus is grateful for the good work of Delegate Lee Ware to see this bill through and also for the unexpected and very timely support of Ken Hutcheson, who offered his professional guidance in support of HB1408 as the bill made its way through crossover. 
 
There is still much work to be done, but the passage of HB1408 with such strong bipartisan support demonstrates awareness of the need of improved vision programming in schools, which is the first step in active program implementation. 
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HB1408 UPDATE:

2/16/2017

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HB1408 was introduced with amendments to the Senate Health and Education Committee where it was reported out to the Senate on a 15-0 Vote.
 
The next stop will be a second reading on the Senate Floor.
 
To follow the progress of HB1408 click here.
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A Grateful School Health Partner

2/13/2017

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I am writing to say thank you for the opportunity to participate with Conexus this year. 
The screening went exceptionally well in all of our elementary schools. We were so excited to have your staff member work with us.  Now, my staff in the middle and high schools are wondering what we need to do to have access to the program for their schools next year. 
It was wonderful !
 
Thanks so much
School Nurse Coordinator
​We love to hear from our school partners!  Thanks for your support.  We hope to have the opportunity to continue and expand comprehensive school based programming for requesting divisions in the coming school year.  
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Conexus Classic Gets a Jump Start with 36 Committed Teams!

2/8/2017

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The 26th Annual Golf Classic kicked off today with the first meeting of the tournament planning committee.  In a new tournament record, the kick off meeting began with 36 committed teams, leaving only 16 available slots before selling out!!! 
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The committee is now in full swing with hopes of closing out team sales before the end of the month.
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Planning Committee:​

Tournament Chairman
John Locher
Taylor and Parrish
 
Ryan Andrews
The Branding Agency
Carter Baldwin
Capital Interior Contractors
Hunter Bendall
Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc.
Jeff Gay
SunTrust
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Tim Gresham
Conexus
Bruce Kay
Markel
Terrence Kerner
Atlantic Constructors
Bob Kristofak
WillisTowerWatson
Stephen Theuer
Deloitte
Matthew Thompson
Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc.
Nathan Wethington
ColonialWebb
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HB1408 UPDATE:

2/7/2017

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HB1408 passes the House on a 97-0 vote and makes it to crossover.  The process now begins again on the Senate side.

Watch the moving testimony and third reading of HB1408 on the House Floor
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HB1408 UPDATE:

2/1/2017

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The House Appropriations Committee voted to report HB1408 to the House on a 19-0 Vote.
The Bill will be sent to the House floor for it’s first of three readings.

​To follow the progress of HB1408 click here.
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Washington Office: 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 700, Alexandria, VA 22314
(804) 423-2020   |   (888) 790-2020   |   www.ConexusVision.org   |   contact us
A Tradition of Saving Sight
Conexus, formerly known as Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic, was established in 1957 as the National Society to Prevent Blindness - Virginia Affiliate. Throughout our history, our name has changed to reflect our vision and reach, but our mission is clear: eliminating undetected and untreated vision problems as barriers to success, enabling all children to reach their fullest potential.


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