NEWS for the RETIRED

Meeting Minutes May 16, 2026 Chapter Convention Dublin Ohio

Call to order: 1:35pm
Invocation by Sara Kreitzer
Pledge of Allegiance led by Deb Justice

Introduction of the National UPMA retired President Louise Nix. Louise recognized the Ohio
chapter retirees as one of the strongest. The retirees are working hard to introduce a discount
program for all UPMA members. She challenges each retiree member to sign up just one
retiree member.

Introduction of Tony Leonardi National UPMA President. Tony thanks retirees and couldn’t do
it without us.

Since everyone has a copy of the last meeting minutes a motion was made to dispense with the
reading of the minutes. Motion passed. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s report given by Tracie Gebhart. Report will be filed for audit.
Vice President Debra Justice reports she is sending emails to new retirees and retiree members
whose complimentary membership is expiring. She will also begin including all retiree
members that she has contact information for on her emails. Deb asked us to let her know if
she could help with anything.

National candidate’s statements were presented. Pamela Brooks and Linda Gurka for National
Retired Secretary. Shelly Hays for National Retired Treasurer.

President Lou Stuckey attended the membership training in San Diego and found it to be very
informative. Her term is coming to an end so we need to elect a new Ohio Retired President.
She called for nominations.
Mari Beth Kirkland was nominated for Ohio UPMA retired president. Mari Beth accepted the
nomination. Being the only nomination received, Mari Beth is elected. Her term will begin on
January 1, 2027.

A motion was made to donate $250 to the Puerto Rico Chapter’s chosen charity at the UPMA
National convention and $500 to Tunnel to Towers. Motion passed.

Adjourned 2:45pm