The 2024 Ohio Chapter Convention will be held May 31-June 2, 2024.

This years location will be the Salt Fork State Park Lodge,

14755 Cadiz Road in Lore CityOhio, 43755.

There are 148 rooms and 53 cabins along with RV and primitive camping options. The park offers trails, pools, a marina, disk golf, fishing, a nature center and much more.

There is So much we have planned for you! Don’t hesitate to join us at your Ohio State Convention!

Your Ohio Chapter Convention is the best time to get to know your Ohio Executive Board and National UPMA leaders and to meet up with friends and colleagues.We are planning the informative agenda along with good food, good music, fun activities, and entertainment all while creating memories throughout the weekend.

We will have classes from beginning your career in management, (eCareer, KSA) through benefits affecting your retirement. This is an extremely important year for changes in Health benefits once you retire. We plan a presentation with Karla Kirby who is the USPS Executive Manager for the Postal Service Health Benefits program, plan options and open season. Our very own National Retiree President, Charley Peters will be offering a Q&A session about the changes to PSHB and what you need to know and act on for your Health Benefits. Vendors representingthe different PSHB health care plans will be available for specific information on many of the individual plans.

Ohio UPMA State Convention 2024 will be at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge. The Salt Fork Lodge is like a resort inside of a beautiful state park near CambridgeOhio. It is located east of Columbus and south of Cleveland and will be held May 30 - June 2, 2024. Join us for a Presidents Welcome Reception at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024, with fun and food followed by evening activities in our Hospitality Room. Friday night will be the anticipated PAC Auction. Please bring your slightly used items from your spring cleaning or your new items that aren’t quite your style! Then, put your boots on for our “Old West Theme”. Make sure to bring your western attire for our Saturday night banquet and entertainment.

Why stay at Salt Fork Lodge?

Besides being surrounded by lush woods and natural beauty and as one of the Great Ohio Lodges. The rooms are well-furnished, including the lakeside cabins. The lodging prices are very reasonable for the amount of activities included. The property offers rustic timbers décor on all four floors with grand stone fireplaces on every floor. It is alongside the shores of nearby Salt Fork Lake. This lodge is also pet friendly in specific accommodations. The lodge offers something for all!

2024 Ohio UPMA State Convention registration form
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Enjoy these photos taken by the First Timers at the 2023 chapter convention.

The following photos are from Friday at the 2023 convention

Join your fellow postmanagers and managers at our 2023 Chapter Convention

please click on the links for the convention schedule and convention program

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below is a list of activities during the chapter convention. Advance booking and payments by May 1, 2023, or until tour has been filled. If minimum persons are not met, tour may be cancelled. Send Tour Choice and Payment to: Andrea Leyes 994 Hampton Ct Lebanon OH 45036 Call with any questions or for more information. Tracy Canby, 937-725-4191 Andrea Leyes, 513-702-1630 Ohio UPMA State Convention Co-chair

Things to do at the 2023 Convention

Glassblowing

●Experience the Magic of glassblowing at Jack Pine Studio: Work one on
one with an instructor to create a glass ornament of your own. Enjoy the art
gallery featuring the work of numerous artists. Your glass art can be picked up
on Sunday or mailed to you. Friday June 2, 2:30 pm, 2 hours; Cost $49.
Maximum 10 persons per tour

Breweries and wineries

●Cork and Tap Excursions Winery Tour: Visit 3 of the best local wineries and
distilleries in Hocking County. Friendly gathering places for visitors to enjoy
family-produced, quality wines or beers. Try a sample and stay to enjoy a glass
or bottle by the fire or patios. Saturday June 3, 1:15 pm, 4 hours; Cost $25
includes transportation from and to the Lodge. Cost does not include drinks
consumed at each location. Maximum 10 persons per tour.

Scenic Railway

I●Hocking Valley Scenic Railway: Take a leisurely round trip journey ride
through the Hocking Hills in a historic train. Trains depart Saturday from the
Nelsonville Depot to East Logan. Along the way, you’ll pass by the remains of
Hocking Canal Lock No. 19 and follow the Hocking River. Onboard narration will
provide the history of the area and railroad and point out other interesting views
and landmarks. Saturday June 3, 2:30 pm, 2 hours; Cost $21, $19 senior.

Guided Hikes

●Guided Hikes with a Naturalist. Free Sign-up at Lodge on Friday, June 2.
A path behind the Lodge leads to the popular hiking trails to Old Man’s Cave,
Cedar Falls and Whispering Cave. Ash Cave Gorge and Conkle’s Hollow Gorge
are wheelchair accessible trails.

Please enjoy the photos from our Chapter's 2022 convention