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4/21/2020

Lodging professionals and industry suppliers are invited to join the OH&LA Board of Directors on April 21 at the Renaissance Waterford Hotel in Oklahoma City for an OH&LA Member Event to discuss industry issues and formulate association activities. These discussions will be followed by an educational luncheon.

We hope you'll take this opportunity to get more involved in OH&LA and gather to visit with existing and prospective members. Members are invited to stay for the OH&LA Board of Directors meeting to hear about association and lodging industry activities and initiatives.

Deadline to Register: April 16, 2020

Schedule
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Member Services Committee Meeting
The Member Services Committee is responsible for recruiting and retaining Association members, as well as the strategies associated with those responsibilities including evaluating member value-added programs. This committee is also responsible for planning member activities such as the OH&LA Lodging Summit and Vendor Expo, advising properties on preparation for the Stars of the Industry Awards, educational opportunities for members, and other miscellaneous fundraising and event activities when deemed necessary. Allied Members are especially encouraged to attend this committee meeting to help formulate ideas for the Vendor Expo. Only OH&LA members may vote on committee business. 

10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
The Government Affairs Committee is responsible for keeping abreast of proposed or existing legislation that will affect the hospitality industry either locally or nationally. This committee works with the Association Lobbyist and President/CEO in notifying OH&LA members of the status of pending legislation. The committee is also responsible for soliciting personal contributions from to distribute to pro-business political candidates. The ORA PAC is the OH&LA’s State PAC and focuses on state/local political action initiatives. HOTELPAC is the AH&LA’s federal PAC and focuses on national political action initiatives. Members who donate to either PAC must do so with personal funds as dictated by law. Only OH&LA members may vote on committee business.          

11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Educational Luncheon
"Legal Trends Facing Oklahoma Hotels" 
presented by Jessica Dark, Partner - Pierce Couch
presented by Adam Marshall, Partner - Barrow & Grimm
Pierce Couch is one of the oldest and most respected insurance defense litigation and corporate law firms in Oklahoma. It provides litigation defense for companies faced with unjust workers’ compensation claims and have expanded our practice to include all aspects of insurance defense, insurance coverage,and business representation. Offices are located in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Established in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1976, Barrow & Grimm, P.C. is a full-service law firm, widely known for premier practices in the areas of commercial law, civil litigation, construction and surety law, tax law, estate planning and employment and labor law. Barrow & Grimm, P.C.’s location and geographical reach allows us to counsel clients on aspects of both in-state and regional business and litigation matters.

  


During this presentation, you'll not only learn details about the OH&LA's free new Legal Resource Center, but you'll hear from partners at two of Oklahoma's top firms who will educate and guide OH&LA members through some of today's most important legal issues. 

You'll learn information about:
• Your rights as a business owner regarding employee and customer Medical Marijuana and Vaping
• On-premise alcoholic beverage license vs. off-premise license (laws concerning liquor licensing for suite shops, catering, etc.)
• Terminations (coach, counsel, cause, documentation, and retaliation) 
• Workplace Immigration Issues: "No Match" Letters & I-9 Compliance

1:30 p.m. (or immediately following the luncheon): OH&LA Board of Directors Meeting 
Although members are invited to attend the board meeting, they are not eligible to vote on board matters, or bring additional business from the floor.

Pricing
Members - $50
Non-members - $60
Students - $25

 

If you wish to register more attendees, you will be able to do so before finalizing your registration.