The NAVAO website is currently being transitioned to a new server. During this time, the members section will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
 
 
 
  The National Association of Veterans Affairs Optometrists (NAVAO) is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our nation’s veterans.  

     
Photo Highlights from the 2009 NAVAO Business meeting and Dinner
     
       
     
Longtime friend of the NAVAO, Dr. Alden Haffner, addresses the members at the beginning of the dinner. Dr. Brian Kawasaki (Incoming NAVAO President) presents Dr. Gay Tokumaru (Outgoing NAVAO President) with a plaque.      
       
Longtime friend of the NAVAO, Dr. Alden Haffner, addresses the members at the beginning of thedinner.   Dr. Brian Kawasaki (Incoming NAVAO President) presents Dr. Gay Tokumaru (Outgoing NAVAO President) with a plaque.      
         
Incoming Treasurer, Dr. Makesha Sink (left); Incoming Vice-President, Dr. David Storer (middle); Incoming President, Dr. Brian Kawasaki (right).   A Certificate of Appreciation is presented from the NAVAO to outgoing Executive Director, Dr. Ken Myers (right), by outgoing President, Dr. Gay Tokumaru (left), and the incoming President, Dr. Brian Kawasaki (middle).      
Incoming Treasurer, Dr. Makesha Sink (left); Incoming Vice-President, Dr. David Storer (middle); Incoming President, Dr. Brian Kawasaki (right).   A Certificate of Appreciation is presented from the NAVAO to outgoing Executive Director, Dr. Ken Myers (right), by outgoing President, Dr. Gay Tokumaru (left), and the incoming President, Dr. Brian Kawasaki (middle).      
Dr. Joe Ellis, AOA President-Elect, addresses the members at the dinner.   Dr. Paul Freeman, Editor of Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association, presents the 2009 Eagle Award      
Dr. Joe Ellis, AOA President-Elect, addresses the members at the dinner.   Dr. Paul Freeman, Editor of Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association, presents the 2009 Eagle Award      
Keynote speaker, Debbie Hettler, O.D., M.P.H., FAAO (Clinical Director, Associated Health Education Office of Academic Affiliations, VA Central Office), speaks about The Role of the Office of Academic Affiliations in VA Optometry.        
Keynote speaker, Debbie Hettler, O.D., M.P.H., FAAO (Clinical Director, Associated Health Education Office of Academic Affiliations, VA Central Office), speaks about The Role of the Office of Academic Affiliations in VA Optometry.