Next Outreach Event

24 October 2024

The OSSC seeks volunteers for upcoming events being organized by our friends at Vital Link and other partners in Orange County. Please contact the Outreach Chair if you are interested.

We would love your help!

Check out Donn's Public Photo Albums | QOISC 
for photos of recent and past outreach events.

More OSSC Outreach Information

Learn about Registered Apprenticeships
You can learn more about apprenticeship programs on the Vital Link website at:
Apprenticeships   
OSSC Corporate Members and Website Sponsors can request information directly from Vital Link by using their on-line form:
Apprenticeship Interest Form

The OSSC Newsletter, Images, includes Society news, events, technical articles, and the occasional optrick (optical illusions and other ways to have fun with light). Over the decades, the Newsletter has evolved from a print edition, to a downloadable pdf, and is currently an email Newsletter.

Recent issues are viewable on our Newsletter Page.  OSSC members may access over 200 pdf editions in our Newsletter Archive.

If you have a short article you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please email the editor. Corporate Members are encouraged to submit profiles, news, workshops or other events.

The OSSC Leadership Team meets periodically to plan events and manage Society business. The Leadership Team would would love your help! Contact OSSC President Nicholas Croglio to discuss how we can best put your talent, interests, and skills to use.

The Outreach Committee welcomes members & non-members to share knowledge and fun at our Outreach Events. Stay for an hour or two, or the whole day! Contact Donn Silberman to learn more.

The Programs & Arrangements Committee is open to members who want to help plan and manage our regular meetings and events. If you have an idea for a speaker or event, please contact OSSC Programs Chair Kenn Bates.

The Website & Communications Team is open to members who want to share Society knowledge and activities via our website, emails, and social media. If you would like to help, please contact OSSC Webmaster Bob Cartland or OSSC Communications Chair Cecily Brown.

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