OPEA

OPEA Board Meeting (Zoom)
2023-10-07 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Find the Zoom link here about a week before the meeting starts!

Labor day (Office Closed)
2023-09-04

Platform Plank Voting
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-10
OPEA Members may vote on what legislative ideas to add to our 2024 legislative agenda!

Oklahoma State Department of Health Chapter Meeting
2023-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming State Department of Health Chapter Meeting! Join us for an engaging and informative gathering. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our association, this event promises to be both enlightening and enjoyable.
Event Details:
Date: August 31st
Time: 6 PM to 7 PM
Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcOmgrzIoE9WH9Eh1HSPFSo_FWjr-L4lQ
Agenda:

Introductions
Chapter Structure
Election of officers at next meeting
Policy updates
Agency discussion
Q & A section

Why Attend:

Gain valuable insights into the agency and our association.
Connect with like-minded individuals in your agency.
Share your ideas and experiences during the interactive session.
Network with professionals and potential collaborators.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in our association.

Please feel free to invite friends and colleagues who might be interested. All are welcome to attend, and we encourage you to spread the word!
We look forward to seeing you there!
For any inquiries, please contact us at 405-524-6764 or candices@opea.org.

ODOT/OTA Chapter Meeting
2023-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Zoom Webinar
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming ODOT/OTA Chapter Meeting! Join us for an engaging and informative gathering. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our association, this event promises to be both enlightening and enjoyable.
Event Details:
Date: August 29th
Time: 6 PM to 7 PM
Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84316301504?pwd=[REDACTED]
Agenda:

Introductions
Chapter Structure
Election of officers at next meeting
Policy updates
Agency discussion
Q & A section

Why Attend:

Gain valuable insights into the agency and our association.
Connect with like-minded individuals in your agency.
Share your ideas and experiences during the interactive session.
Network with professionals and potential collaborators.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in our association.

Please feel free to invite friends and colleagues who might be interested. All are welcome to attend, and we encourage you to spread the word!
We look forward to seeing you there!
For any inquiries, please contact us at 405-524-6764 or candices@opea.org.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84316301504?pwd=[REDACTED]

OPEA Annual Business Meeting & Board Meeting
2023-08-26 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States
RSVP to attend in-person or online here: https://oklahomapublicemployeesassociationdecember232020.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/bLqgzBmp
Members join us in forming the 2024 Legislative Agenda and plan for the next year.
Submit Platform Planks Here: https://opea.org/submit-your-platform-planks-for-the-2024-legislative-session/

OPEA Board Elections
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-13
If a region 1,3,5,7,9,11 or Retiree West have contested elections members will be able to vote for their board representative.

Christmas Holiday: Office Closed
2022-12-26 - 2022-12-27

Final Date to Request Drafting of Measures for 2023 legislative session
2022-12-10 | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

OPEA Holiday Board Training & Meeting
2022-12-09 15:30 - 2022-12-10 13:00 (America/Chicago) | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

Thanksgiving Holiday: Office Closed
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25

Veterans Day: Office Closed
2022-11-10

OPEA Board Meeting
2022-10-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

2022 OK Health and Payroll Deduction Expo
2022-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

Clinton Veterans Center
2022-09-07 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

Labor Day: Office Closed
2022-09-05

Platform Plank Voting
2022-08-29 17:00 - 2022-09-13 17:00 (America/Chicago)

OPEA's 47th Annual Convention
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-27
OPEA’s Annual Convention and Delegate Assembly is a few months out. Save the date for OPEA’s 47th Annual Convention on August 26th & 27th, starting at 6 PM. Members are invited to join us at the Holiday Inn North located at 6200 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73118.
Our annual convention is where Oklahoma state employees gather to introduce, debate and amend platform planks for the 2023 legislative session. If you are interested in shaping OPEA’s legislative agenda make your voice heard by joining us at our annual convention. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow state employees, state elected officials, and get a heads up on what to expect for the 2023 legislative session. We will also be announcing the official results of the state president and regional director elections at the convention. Don’t worry the convention isn’t just business. We plan fun activities all evening on Friday. So come meet fellow OPEA members and join the party!
The 2022 convention is a two-day in-person event that will accommodate virtual attendance. Only OPEA members may attend the event in person, but anyone can watch our Facebook live stream. However, Only In-person attendees may participate in the plank debate.
Friday night the 26th, we will have dinner at the hotel, and other activities to be announced that are free for all members and their families. We will begin Saturday with breakfast and then get down to OPEA business at 9 am. There will be a silent auction, door prizes, and more on Saturday. We will honor our award winners during a luncheon Saturday and plan our 2023 legislative agenda.
It only cost $20 to stay at the convention hotel on Friday night for members who attend the convention through the delegate assembly on Saturday. At the end of the convention, OPEA will hand each member present who stayed at the hotel on Friday night, a card to give to the desk clerk when you check out of the room. This card will assure that OPEA will pay for the remainder of your room minus the $20 fee. If members choose to upgrade to a suite, OPEA will pay up to the price of a standard room. OPEA will not pay the cost of any members who leave the convention prior to the end of the delegate assembly on Saturday. There is no cost to attend the convention for those who attend on Saturday only.
Members who are spending the night at the hotel must make their own reservations at the Holiday Inn North located at 6200 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73118, and may do so by calling them at (405) 286-4777. Be sure to tell them you are with OPEA. You will need to reserve your room with the hotel using your credit card. OPEA will not reserve a room for you.
Members will also need to provide the hotel with a credit card when they check in to pay for any incidentals. OPEA will not pay for any room incidentals for any members. We will only pay for Friday night’s lodging and applicable taxes minus the $20.00 fee. Attendees who stay additional nights will be responsible for those charges.
There is no registration fee for the convention. The $20 room will be charged to your credit card that is on file with the hotel when you check out.
This is going to be an informative and meaningful convention. We certainly have work to do getting ready for the 2023 legislative session. But, let’s all get together, plan for OPEA’s future, and have some fun too.

Unofficial Itinerary (Subject to Change)
August 26th
6 PM – Registration Opens
6 PM – Legislative Reception Begins
Join us in welcoming our state-elected officials and candidates running for office this year. Take this opportunity to educate the legislature on the diverse jobs Oklahoma state employees do and how they can best support us going forward.
7 PM – Shuttle to Dinner & Entertainment Begins
Our shuttle bus will take attendees to Chisholm Creek Oklahoma City’s newest premier entertainment district and Remington Park.
8 PM – Legislative Reception Ends
12 AM – Shuttle to return from dinner & entertainment stops

August 27th
7 AM – Breakfast Buffet Opens
8 AM – Retired Members Breakfast
Those who are retired from the state of Oklahoma and who are members of OPEA, listen up! You are invited to the retiree breakfast at OPEA’s annual convention this year! The breakfast will take place at the Oklahoma City Holiday Inn North, at 8 in the morning on Saturday, August 27th. This will be a great opportunity for you to get your voice and concerns heard! Don’t just stay for breakfast though, this is a great way to meet with other fellow retired state employees. We hope to see you there!
9 AM – Business Begins & Breakfast Buffet Closes
Create our 2023 legislative agenda by presenting, considering, and voting on platform planks submitted by OPEA members. Announce the winners of the 2022 OPEA regional director elections.
12 PM – Lunch
2 Pm – Adjourn

Protecting Your Nest Egg - AMBA Summer Webinar Series
2022-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Webinar
https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zj98zTryTuq2bjLtFSpkAA
Whether you are already retired or have many more years to work, most Americans worry more about outliving their money than any other issue. Join us for this session where we’ll talk about a recent study that identified 5 key threats to your nest egg and how you can protect it. We’ll also talk about what is and isn’t a nest egg and where your state pension falls within your overall financial health.

OPEA Board Elections
2022-08-01 - 2022-08-13 | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

Financial Wellness - AMBA Summer Webinar Series
2022-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Webinar
https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6s-s7jYbTIKOACu8_i1JGw
2022 is halfway gone but there’s still time to start your healthy habits not only for your body but for your finances as well. Join us on this webinar where we’ll discuss the latest tips and tools that help get your life, family, and finances in tip top shape. We’ll discuss some of the latest tools to maximize your medical coverage and we’ll also give you some great tools to get your financial house in order.

Open Platform Plank Submissions
2022-07-05 08:00 - 2022-07-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

4th of July: Office Closed
2022-07-04

Candidate filling period for OPEA board elections
2022-06-13 - 2022-06-24 | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States
Open filling for the following positions:
OPEA President
Regional Director Region 2
Regional Director Region 4
Regional Director Region 6
Regional Director Region 8
Regional Director Region 10
Retiree East Regional Director

Perks of OPEA Membership - AMBA Summer Webinar Series
2022-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Webinar
https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6HAcMk0NRH-84L6qvGf4GA
Summer is here and now is a great time to get to know the discounts and benefits that come with your OPEA membership. Whether you plan on traveling or staying home and simply doing some shopping from the comfort of your computer, there are tons of discounts available to you as part of your membership with OPEA. Join us as we explore many of the most popular ones and help you maximize your OPEA membership.

Memorial Day: OPEA Office Closed
2022-05-30

Sine Die
2022-05-27 | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center - Altus
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Altus

OESC - Altus
2022-05-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Altus
