Vida Trumpelmann

Trained in the art of ocularistry after qualifying as a disp optician.  Since her “inception” years she has attended many congresses abroad as well as locally, in optometry, ophthalmology, and ocularistry, attending courses and presenting papers in the discipline of ocularistry.

For the past 20 years she has helped thousands of patients in their journey to restoring self image, self esteem and happiness.

With her husband,she runs three practices, two in the Western Cape and one in the Eastern Cape, established  non-profit clinics at three major provincial hospitals and is presently involved with a government incentive to reach out to those unable to afford a custom-made prosthesis or scleral lens.

Vida has researched various topics, one being a comparative survey of integrated –type implants used in the Western Cape.

Besides her work, Vida loves the great outdoors and shares a passion for photography with her husband and partner in crime, Danie!  Their three children are rarely left out of any outdoor adventure.

Mrs. Archana Murthy

Age: 36 years
Sex: Female
Marital status: Married
Husband’s Name:
Dr.Vinay R Murthy (Cornea Consultant)
Practicing In:
Vittala International Institute of ophthalmology

Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering (Electrical and Electronics)
Post Diploma in Hospital management.
Certified Ocularist.
Karnataka’s first trained Ocularist practicing since 2003

Paper Presentation:
Presented Paper in Oculoplasty Association of India.
Presented Paper in Karnataka Ophthalmic Conference.
Dr.H.K. Murthy award for overall Best Paper in State Ophthalmic Conference.

Hobbies: Trained Classical singer .Have given several stage performances, shows on Radio, and Televsion.

Andre van Rooyen

Senior Scientist
ICRISAT-Bulawayo, Matopos Research Station, Zimbabwe

Age: 47 years
Married to Clarie with 3 children

Education:
B.Sc. (Zoology and Botany) - R.A.U
(Hons) in Zoology - University of Pretoria
Ph.D - University of Natal Faculty of Agriculture Range and Forage

Apart from day to day administration and representing the organization in the region, I lead the regional program on crop-livestock intensification. The goal of this work is to develop pathways out of poverty through improved and sustainable feed systems that will feed the livestock revolution – this will directly lead to improved human livelihoods and sustainable natural resource management. The working hypothesis guiding this work suggests that small-scale farmers will only invest in improved livestock production (including feeding and animal health management) if such investments are rewarded through the incentives of functional and accessible markets. Our work therefore focuses on two main constraints in the region (i) Dry season feed shortages and (ii) Poorly developed livestock markets and support services.

Harry Rosen

Enjoyed extensive experience and success within the Health care arena over the past thirty years, having held senior executive positions initially in the pharmaceutical industry. His roles have included Marketing and Sales Director and Director for Strategy and Business development with

top multi national companies, in addition to his own Strategic and Marketing organisation as Managing Director.

Harry entered the world of optometry in 1998 when he joined the SA Optometric Association (SAOA) in the capacity as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer in November 1998, a position he held for close to thirteen years. In addition Harry is a part time lecturer on Ethics and Juris Prudence at the University of Johannesburg and serves as ombudsman for the Ocularists Association of South Africa. (OASA).

Over the years, Harry has undergone various forms of formalised education and training, locally and internationally, encompassing marketing, sales, business strategy and leadership.

Harry’s achievements to date include Representative of the Year awards, mentorship of two first place and one runner up Marketing of the Year awards, nomination for Managed Care Leader of the Year, the successful introduction of twenty five pharmaceutical brands and launch  of three health care organisations. In particular, Harry has received Certificates of Appreciation and Tribute as well as Honorary Life membership (SAOA) in recognition of special and exemplary service to the profession of Optometry and awarded Life Affiliate membership (OASA) in appreciation for his ongoing efforts, support and guidance to the profession of Ocularistry.

Harry was appointed CEO for Focus Genius as of 1 March 2011, an organisation dedicated to accommodate commercial needs of individual / independent eye care practitioners. With his experience and expertise, Harry leads a formidable team who no doubt will ensure that that the independent /individual optometrist will be established as a viable and competitive force within the eye care arena.

Neville Clarence

Born Johannesburg June 1960.After matriculating joined the Permanent Force of the SAAF as a Candidate Officer.  Was commissioned in 1980 after qualifying as an ATC, specialising in ground intercept control (GCI), and spent much of the following three years on active duty in Northern Namibia. January 1983 promoted to the rank of Captain.

Was then youngest serving Captain in the SAAF.

20 May 1983 blinded in a car bomb explosion outside SAAF HQ. 

December 1983 completed an independence training program presented by the SA National Council for the Blind where he was taught Braille, touch-typing and white cane mobility.  January 1984 returned to home unit AFB Waterkloof to teach aerodynamics and air defence theory. 

October 1984 self-imported and taught himself to use talking IBM PC, the first of its kind in Africa. 

1986 Accepted an invitation to join the military intelligence community and took up the post of Staff Officer Air Defences, North Front,  under command of Air Force Director Intelligence.  December 1986promoted to Major. 

July 1989 left the uniformed services of the SADF

July 1989 established a business to import and distribute assistive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired.

1991 presented with Presidents Excelsior Award for "outstanding achievement as a disabled person". 

October 1998 testified at the TRC hearings and reconciled with Aboobaker, AKA Rashid, Ismail, former Commander of Special Operations of Mkonde we sizwe" (MK), the military wing of the African National Congress.  MK were responsible for the car bomb explosion in which Neville lost his eyesight.

November 1999, at the invitation of United Religions Initiative (URI),  he and Aboobaker Ismail participated in the filming in San Francisco of a TV documentary on reconciliation.  Whilst in the US he and Ismail jointly presented a paper on civil-military relations at the US Naval Post-Graduate School. 

1997 Elected Chairman of Eco-Access.  Eco-Access, a PBO (non-profit) offers a host of consultancy, advocacy and project management services related to access to the natural environment for persons with disabilities.  Served on the Eco-Access Board until 2003.

In July 2000 was one of the first two blind South Africans to reach the summit of Mt.  Kilimanjaro (5,895m).  In 2001, 2002 and 2003 coordinated and accompanied three further successful Mt.  Kilimanjaro climbs, all involving other blind participants, including four blind children from Soshanguve north of Pretoria, and a blind and handless man who was injured whilst serving in the SANDF in Angola.

December 2003 he and two sighted friends attempted to climb Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina.  At 6,962m this is the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas.  Reached a point 300m from the summit when one of his friends collapsed with signs of HACE.  Climb had to be abandoned.  The following year he summited, becoming the third blind person ever to do so.

2005 Trekked with a group from Hilton College KZN to Everest (Nepal) base camp (5,400m). 

Completed New York City Marathon in 2004 and 2005.  Neville is an honary member of the Achilles Track Club of New York.

February 2009 completed Midmar Mile, time  48 minutes.

Wolfgang Trester

Donna van der Merwe will be speaking on his behalf.

Carvery Dinner - 14 August 2011

Salad Bar
Variety of Fresh Salad Greens
Chef’s Salad Selection of the Day
Complete with Condiments

Bread & Butter

Main course

Carved in front of Guests:-
Pepper Crusted Roast Beef
Served with a Creamy Pepper Sauce

Served from Chafing Dishes:-
Chicken Marengo
(A delightful Combination of Chicken, Peach & Olives)
Venison Pie

Accompanied by:-
Savoury Rice
New Parsley Potatoes
A Medley of Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert
Dessert of the Day
Ice cream & Chocolate Sauce

Tea / Coffee

Buffet Breakfast - 15 & 16 August 2011

Cold Selection

Choice of Breakfast Cereals
Freshly Baked Pastries
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad / Fresh Fruit Slices
Plain & Fresh Fruit Yoghurts

Hot Selection

Grilled Rashers of Bacon
Oven Grilled Break Fast Sausages
Grilled Tomato Halves with Crushed Black Pepper & Sea Salt
Selection of Egg Dishes
White & Brown Toast with Preserves

Cappuccino / Coffee / Tea / Fruit Juice

Menu Subject to Change

Buffet Lunch - 15 August 2011

Main course
Roast Lemon and Herb Chicken

Beef Goulash

With your choice of
Yellow Rice
Pap and Sheba Sauce

Salad Selection
Coleslaw
Green Salad

Hot Vegetables
Mixed Vegetables of the Day

Dessert
Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce

Traditional Boma Braai - 15 August 2011

Fresh Greens:-
A Variety of Fresh Greens
Complete with a Selection of Dressings

From the Fire

Tender Rump Steak with Thyme & Sea Salt

Chicken Pieces Marinated with
Rosemary Garlic & Olive Oil

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

From the Braai Side
Traditional Pap Tert Served with Sheba Sauce
Slow Cooked Potjie of Farm Fresh Vegetables

Hot Coal Roasted Garlic Bread

On the Sweet Side
Baked Homemade Pudding

Buffet Lunch - 16 August 2011

Main course
Rich Beef Casserole

Portuguese Style Spicy Fish
Served with Tartar Sauce and Lemon Wedges

With your Choice of
Savoury Rice
Pap
Roast Potato Wedges

Salads
French Salad
Beetroot

Hot Vegetables
Mixed Vegetable Medley

Dessert
Ice cream & Chocolate Sauce

Dr Alwyn Oosthuizen
Ophthalologist

• 1975  -  M.B. Ch B (Stellenbosch)  - MP 18299
• 1975  -  Housemanship at Pelenome Hospital Bloemfontein under Prof. Kleynhans – Cardiology
• 1976  -  One year at Itsoseng Mission Hospital in Mmabatho District as SMO.

• 1977 to 1987  -  Private Practice  -  Qwa Qwa/Kestell as GP.
• 1987  -  Superintendent at Alexanderbay Mine Hospital and District Surgeon of the Rigtersveld.  Qualified at Simonstown as a Divers MO to treat Deep Sea Diamond Divers.
• 1989  -  Start as Clinical Assistant Ophthalmology under Prof. Robert Stegmann, Medunsa.  Graduated M. Med (Ophthal)  -  March 1993.
• 1993  -  Private Practice as ophthalmologist:  Branches at Brits and Rustenburg and Mine Ophthalmologist at RPM Bleskop Platinum Mine Hospital up to end 2005.  Did extensive research on beta Radiation on typical Africa – related diseases.
• Published three articles during this time in SA Ophthalmic News.
  • Beta radiation during glaucoma surgery August 1988.  Delivered at OSSA congress as well.
  • The use of beta radiation in bacterial corneal ulcers.
  • The use of beta radiation in ptyrigium surgery, allergic conjunctivitis and vernal catarrh.  Delivered at OSSA congress as in 2006.
• 2006  -  Relocate to Graskop, is now senior ophthalmologist for Mpumalanga Government in Bushbuckridge.  Services outlying rural areas also

Professor Grant McLaren

Qualifications: MB.B.Ch.(Wits),FCOphth(SA).FRCOphth(UK)
Sub- speciality Training :
1)Addenbrookes Hospital, ambridge,England with Mr Peter Watson in Glaucoma 1990 (3months)
2) Orbital and Oculoplastics Sabbatical in 1998 (6months) with Dr Bill Nunery in Indianoplis, USA.

My current major interest is Thyroid associated orbitopathy and I spend most of my limited private practice time managing these patients. I recently presented a retrospective case review of surgical outcomes in Graves orbitopathy patients .I have a interest in orbital diseases, tumours and orbital trauma and reconstruction. Oculoplastics is also an abiding passion.

I am married to Gillian and have a son James aged 17. We all enjoy the SA fauna, especially birds and flora. Reading is a passion especially current world affairs and politics. I love History especially South African War and the Second World War. and I enjoy mountain biking in the suburbs as a way of keeping fit. I am enthusiastic about the potential of South Africans to be a force for good in the African continent and beyond.

Pedro Carvalho

Matriculated - 1985
SA Military Service - Medics 1986 - 1989  
Kirby Vacuum Cleaners Franchise Holder - 1989 - 1997  
Carvalho Construction - owner - 1992-1997  
Trained in-house - Eyes Alive, Beryl Carvalho - Ocularistry 1997 -2000  
Currently Employed by Beryl Carvalho at Eyes Alive Ocular Prosthetics  
Natanja Nursery & Landscapers, Wholesale Nursery & Landscaping Business - 1998-2006  

Committees:

• OASA - Active on Committee since 2002. Currently holding the position of President
• Leeuwenkloof Rural Safety - Active since 2001. Served as Chairman since 2002 to the present.
• 26778 Land Claim Action Group - Presently Treasurer since 2004.
• NECSA - Currently Vice- Chairperson of NECSA's Public Safety Information Forum, appointed by NNR.
• Subsector Community Policing Forum - Active member since 2001

Beryl Carvalho

Worked as an Ocularist since 1990.
Been an active OASA Committee member since it's inception in 1997.
Work as a Ceramics Conservator and Restorer since 2007.
Served on various Associations and Committees over the past years,
including our childrens school committees, our local rural safety etc.

Very keen Scrapbook and Paper crafter as well as being involved in various other crafts for the past 25 years or more.

Gerald Greiner

Until now Gerald Greiner worked in the field of ocular- and facial prosthesis for more than 25 years. His company is a traditional family business for four generations. In 2000 he became a member of the ASO and received his diploma in 2008.

Gerald Greiner works with glass and acryl; he is very interested in combining modern techniques and traditional knowledge.

He lives with his wife and 3 children in a village in Lower Saxony in Germany.