The Executive Board of the Ohio Lake Communities Association is excited to announce that the Spring Conference will be held in Columbus this year. This central location was chosen to make the event more accessible and to be closer to some of the speakers we are currently securing for the conference.
Agenda
Wednesday, April 9th
10:00am to 12pm
· Manager’s Roundtable
(Lake & Office Managers)
· Board Member Roundtable
(Lake Board Members)
12:00pm to 12:30pm
Registration LUNCH PROVIDED
12:30pm to 1pm
Welcome
Jeff Harmer, Board President
John Jolley, General Counsel
Rick Lavinsky Award
· Committees
· Q & A
1pm to 2pm Legal Session
Board Responsibilities, Fiduciary Obligations, and Conflicts of Interest
– Brad Terman, Williams & Strohm, LLC
2pm to 2:15pm
Break
2:15pm to 3:15pm Breakout Session –
Room A: Lake Management Issues
– Jones Lake Management
Room B: ODNR Regulations; Boating Issues and Wake Boats 2.0
– John Jolley, Isaac Wiles / Deb Green, ODNR
3:15pm to 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm to 4:00pm Legal Session
Community Assn. Institute (CAI) – Ohio; Legislation Action Committee Activities
– Robin Strohm, Williams & Strohm, LLC
4:00pm(4:10) to 5pm
Labor & Employment Issues and Updates Applicable to Lake Communities
– Jeff Stankunas, Isaac Wiles
5pm to 5:45pm
Networking & Social
6:30pm
Dinner
7/7:30pm – ?? “After Hours”
Thursday, April 10th
8:00am to 9:00am
Registration & Breakfast
9:00am to 10:00am
Opening Ceremonies
· Pledge of Allegiance
· Invocation
· Host’s Welcome
· Roll Call
OLCA Executive Board Reports
· President
· Treasurer
· General Counsel
10:10am to 11:00am Legal Session
Amendments to the Governing Documents; Strategies Regarding Obtaining Votes from Owners
– Jesse Kanitz, Williams & Strohm,
11am to 11:15am
Break
11:15am to 12pm Legal Session
Social Media and Communications Pitfalls for Lake Community Associations
– John Jolley, Isaac Wiles
– Matt Dole, Communications Counsel, Inc.
12pm to 1pm
Lunch
1pm to 1:15pm
Reconvene / Report on OLCA Matters
– John Jolley, General Counsel
1:15 pm to 2:00pm/2:15pm Legal Session
Short-Term Rentals and Effective Means to Control / Prohibit
LEGAL PANEL
– Adam Landon, Critchfield
– Brad Terman / Jesse Kanitz, Williams & Strohm
-Aaron Glasgow, Isaac Wiles
2pm (2:15pm) to 3:00pm LEGAL PANEL
– Almost Free Legal Advice (Open Topic Forum)
3:00pm
Adjourn
If your are planning to attendee use this link below to register for your stay:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2025ohiolakesconference-96z
Group Name: 2025 Ohio Lakes Conference
Group Code: 96Z
Group Room Rate: $132 + Tax
Central Reservations Number: 800.220.9219
As a reminder, RESERVATION DEADLINE is Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:59:59PM. Any rooms left in the group block after that time will be released.
We hope you’ll be able to join us for what promises to be an informative and engaging event. Please stay tuned for further details, and we look forward to seeing you in Columbus!