OCSEA Steward Conference

Saturday, June 7, 2025 
Westerville, Ohio

The OCSEA Steward Conference is the perfect opportunity for OCSEA stewards and chapter leaders to come together to learn about the value of powerful union contract enforcers and to build important skills that give Ohio's public employees a voice on the job. The OCSEA Steward Conference will be in person on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel, with pre-conference trainings the evening of Friday, June 6, 2025. Every OCSEA steward and leader should plan to attend.

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HOTEL INFO

TENTATIVE AGENDA

OCSEA Steward Conference
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel

Address: 409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082 

The OCSEA Steward Conference is Saturday, June 7, 2024, in person, at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel. The conference will provide union leaders and stewards with important networking opportunities and skill-building to be taken back and applied immediately at the chapter level. The main session will take place on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with pre-conference trainings taking place the evening of Friday, June 6. Scroll below to view the tentative agenda.

Registration

The 2025 OCSEA Steward Conference registration deadline is May 30, 2025. Use the link below to sign up for the conference and pre-conference trainings.

 

Pre-conference trainings 

There will be two pre-conference union trainings held the evening of Friday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The trainings are in person AND are limited to 70 people each. Register soon as they will fill up quickly.

The pre-conference trainings will include: one (1) Basic Steward Training (70 person limit) and one (1) New Contract Training (70 person limit). The trainings will take place at the hotel. 
Please note: You must register in ADVANCE for these trainings. No drop ins are permitted. There will only be enough training materials for those who sign up in advance via the registration link.

Overnight Accommodations

Overnight lodging for the conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel at 490 Altair Parkway, Westerville, OH 43082. For those wanting to register for a room, the cost is $174.00 plus tax. Use the online booking link below or call 1-833-427-0292 and ask for the OCSEA Steward Conference - June 6 hotel rate.

The deadline to book a room at the Steward Conference rate is May 16, 2025.

Steward Re-Certification

Chapter-appointed stewards who attend the entire Steward Conference will receive their official OCSEA Steward Re-Certification. This certification is good for two years. If you have questions about steward certification, contact Judi Ayers at 614-865-2656 or email jayers@ocsea.org.

Tentative Agenda

2025 OCSEA Steward Conference

Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel  
Address: 409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082

 
 Friday, June 6

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
 

Early On-Site Check In
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Basic Steward Training (in-person only)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
New Contract Training (in-person only)

Saturday, June 7


8:30 am - 10:00 am
 

 
Check In, Informational Tables & Breakfast
10:00 am - 10:15 am
DRC State Honor Guard, Presentation of Colors
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Welcomes from OCSEA Statewide Leaders 
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Guest Speaker 
11:45 am - 12:45 am 
Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Guest Speaker
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Break
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Guest Speaker
2:55 pm - 3:00 pm
Closing and door prizes (Must be present to win)
3:00 pm
Adjourn

Contact

Have questions about your registration? Contact Judi Ayers at 614-865-2656 or jayers@ocsea.org.