The 2025 Ohio Chapter UPMA Convention

02/28/2025

What better way to spend a weekend then to Join us at the Ohio Chapter Convention!

We are planning a full program of learning opportunities for our members and guests and current information about all things UPMA from our State and National representatives. And of course, we have included time for hearty meals, fun activities, and entertainment. This year, our convention will be held at the beautiful Cherry Valley Hotel featuring courtyard botanical gardens.

Cherry Valley Hotel is nestled in the middle of the small towns of historic Newark and Granville in Licking County. Both Newark and Granville, Ohio, are historically notable due to their close location to the Newark Earthworks, considered one of the most important archaeological sites in North America. During your free time, you may want to visit these quaint towns that are within a few miles of the Hotel.

Things To Do in Newark

Visit Newark Earthworks, the largest set of earthen enclosures in the world, and a National Historic Landmark. It is one of many Hopewell Ceremonial excavations built by American Indians 2,000 years ago. This site is the largest earthwork complex, it includes geometric shapes all built from earth carried by human hands and laid intentionally one basketful at a time.  Approximately 21 million baskets of earth were used to construct the sites which covered over four-square miles of what is now today the city of Newark, Ohio. Many groups of American Indians from all over North America were gathering at the Newark Earthworks to practice spiritual traditions, celebrate, and connect with one another and the world around them.

Especially in spring and fall, a visit to The Dawes Arboretum is one of the top things to do. Beman and Bertie Dawes established the Arboretum in 1929 “to encourage the planting of forest and ornamental trees”. It was a special place to enjoy different specimens of trees and generally relax in nature. Today the property includes roughly 2,000 acres featuring about 16,000 different species of trees, flowers, shrubs and floral and offers eight miles of hiking trails and a four-mile Auto Tour.

Things To Do in Granville

Granville, founded in 1805, is home to Denison University and has the feel of an old college town. It’s also rich in Native American history with ancient burial mounds, including Alligator Mound. Touring historic homes is one of the top things to do in Granville, including the historic Avery-Downer House and Robbins Hunter Museum. Relax while browsing the Granville Farmer's Market. There are more than 50 vendors at the market, including local farmers, bakers, and specialty food producers. Explore downtown Granville with a unique variety of boutique gift shops, antiques, jewelry, art galleries, coffeehouses, cafes, and chocolates.  Explorelc.gov

We will be kicking off the Convention with the Presidents Welcome Reception. Come say ‘Hello’ to old friends at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening, May 1, 2025, with fellowship and appetizers followed by evening activities in our Hospitality Room. 

Our tentative agenda will be the opening business meeting on Friday morning followed by lunch, training and activities in the afternoon. Our popular PAC auction will be immediately following our evening dinner. PAC auction items are welcomed!

Saturday morning will commence with the business meeting followed by lunch and activities. In the afternoon, will be a planned euchre and bingo tournament or sightseeing on your own. Saturday evening there will be dinner with activities and entertainment. 

Sunday morning will be the closing business meeting. National and State representative announcements, reports, bylaws, and voting will take place during business meetings and are subject to a time change.

Convention registration packets will be available on Friday and Saturday morning before business sessions. The Hospitality room will be open in the late evenings and at varied times to be announced in your agenda program.

Your Ohio Chapter will be providing free meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner and activities with your registration. Your convention stay will include vouchers for free breakfast at the Craftsman Kitchen restaurant at the hotel. 

Ohio UPMA is also offering a $250 stipend this year to any UPMA Member attending all business sessions, Friday – Sunday, of 2025 Convention at Cherry Valley Hotel. For our First-Time attending UPMA Members, we will reimburse the registration fee and offer a $250 stipend, for attending all business sessions of the 2025 Ohio State Convention, May 1 – 4, 2025 at Cherry Valley Hotel.

The Convention standard room rate for Cherry Valley Hotel is May 1 - 4, $159 + tax for Lawn View King and $169 + tax for Courtyard View King. For room reservations, call 740-788-1200 with group code United Postmasters and Managers Ohio. The hotel is holding our block of rooms at this rate until April 25, so get your reservations made.The hotel is located off I-16 at 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE Newark, Ohio 43055. Cherryvalleyhotel.com

The Convention Registration form is included in this publication for your convenience. If you have any questions or would like more information, please give us a call.

Hope to see you there!

Lou Stuckey, 419-215-2227

Andrea Leyes, 513-702-1630

Convention Co-chairs