- Several Ohio statewide candidates find August a fruitful fund-raising month
Friday, 3 September 2010, 9:43 pm - U.S. Senate candidate Lee Fisher to air his first television commercials of general election campaign against GOPs Rob Portman
Friday, 3 September 2010, 8:56 pm - P.M. Politics Links: The economy, jobs, sharp elbows, peak oil and an attack on the Tea Party
Friday, 3 September 2010, 4:39 pm - U.S. Senate candidates Rob Portman and Lee Fisher pass on invitation to participate in unscripted Meet the Press debate
Friday, 3 September 2010, 3:06 pm - A.M. Politics Links: Barack Obama and George Bush, oil rig investigation, GOP women, Al Franken
Friday, 3 September 2010, 12:30 pm - President Obamas upcoming Cleveland trip blends economic hopes with political realities
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11:13 pm
September Signature Series Lunches Set for 10th, 24th!
Save the date! Guest speakers to be announced August 31st.
Legislative Staff Reception Sept. 30th!
OLA members are invited to the Annual Legislative Staff Reception on September 30, 2010 at Bar Louie.
The event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Details can be found at 2010 Legislation Staff Reception
Futryk Receives 2009 President’s Award
At the 2010 Annual Meeting on February 23, outgoing president Victor Hipsley announced to the membership that his choice for the President’s Award was Kevin L. Futryk. He noted that it was unfortunate Futryk was not present to receive his award, as he was recuperating at home from surgery. He also noted that it was [...]
David Yost Spoke at August 20th Signature Series Lunch
The Ohio Lobbying Association held the second of two scheduled Signature Series lunches on August 2010 on Friday, August 20th. Republican candidate for Auditor of State David Yost shared his vision for the State and answered questions at the Columbus Capitol Club.
The Democratic candidate, David Pepper, was well received at the August 6th lunch [...]
JLEC Updates Ohio Lobbying Handbook
OLA Members Thanked for Statehouse Contributions
On June 9th, Bill Byers, OLA President-elect and Yvonne Lesicko, Past President, attended the unveiling of the Ohio Statehouse Museum to accept an award presented to the association for the generous contribution of our members.
A “thank you” note from the Foundation Board reads, in part:
“Because of your generous gift, the Capitol Square Foundation is achieving [...]
JLEC unveils new online filing system
Introducing a new online filing system called the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center (OLAC.). Stay tuned for more information.
L-R: Charles Wise, founding director-Glenn Institute; Mrs. Annie Glenn; Sen. John Glenn; Cameron DeHart, OLA member Josh Hahn; OLA Board Member, Mike Carroll. Not Pictured-recipient Joshua Westfall.
The Ohio Lobbying Association recently awarded $1,000 scholarships each to two Ohio State University students. The students, Cameron DeHart of Troy and Joshua Westfall of Parma, are members of the John Glenn School of Public Policy’s Learning Community.
OLA Board member and Education/Outreach Committee Chair Mike Carroll noted that the competition was one of the closest ever. “The applicants for the 2010 scholarships were stellar. The submissions were so outstanding that our committee deliberated down to the wire, and it took input from every committee member to determine the winners.”
The scholarships are awarded as part of the OLA’s annual program designed to encourage undergraduate students toward a career in public service. Mr. Carroll, along with OLA Education/Outreach Committee member Josh Hahn, awarded the scholarships at a on May 25, 2010 at a Learning Community dinner celebration featuring Glenn School founders former Senator John and Annie Glenn. The competitive scholarships will help defray the cost of the students’ education, and were awarded based on scholastic achievement, outstanding political or governmental service, community service, participation in extra-curricular activities, and other awards and recognitions. NOTE: Recipient Joshua Westfall was not available for photos.
L-R: Joshua Hahn, Mike Carroll, Cameron DeHart
L-R: Charles Wise, Joshua Hahn, Mike Carroll, Cameron DeHart