2025 OHPELRA Summer Workshop
Pricing
OHPELRA memberships are individual and not by jurisdiction. Only actual, current members may attend for free.
Non-members who join OHPELRA at the time of registration are eligible to attend this program for FREE, and will enjoy all other benefits of OHPELRA/NPELRA membership. Click here to join now!
If you are a member: You MUST be logged in to purchase a member rate registration and only ONE member registration can be purchased. If registering multiple members, you MUST log in under each member SEPARATELY. Non-members can be purchased in addition to a member rate.
If you are still having difficulty, please get in touch with Kelsia Buxton at kelsia@npelra.org
9:00 am - 9:30 am Registration (coffee, tea, and water available)
9:30 am - 9:45 am Welcome/Announcements/Housekeeping
Ginger Yonak, OHPELRA President
9:45 am -10:00 am “What’s Your Why?”
An exercise to help identify why you do what you do.
Facilitated by Miranda Vollmer, Senior Director of Administrative Services,
City of Gahanna
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Trusted Partners: Enhancing HR’s Impact in Employee & Labor Relations
In today’s dynamic workplace, managers must be strategic thinkers who can
effectively build bridges between employees, unions, and leadership. This
training, led by a seasoned employment law attorney, equips HR/ LR
practitioners with the essential blend of soft skills and foundational labor
relations knowledge to navigate complex employee dynamics with confidence
and credibility.
Presented by Catherine F. Burgett, Esq., Frost Brown Todd LLP
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch Provided
12:45 am - 1:45 pm HR/LR Trivia
Test your knowledge on everything from employment laws and workplace
policies to famous labor movements and HR best practices. This interactive
session is a great way to learn, compete, and connect with colleagues.
Facilitated by Ben Nolan, Human Resources Manager, City of Gahanna
1:45 pm -2:30 pm The ZEN’d: Finding Balance Before You Go
After a full day of learning, let’s take some time to reflect on wellness. Blending
wellness strategies for the workplace with mindful moments, we’ll explore how
to create sustainable calm amidst the chaos.
WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES AND BRING YOUR WALKING SHOES TO ENJOY THE GREAT TRAILS