Ticket includes admission to event, parking, heavy hors 'd oeuvres, and two complimentary drink tickets.

Keynote speakers Connie Schultz and Sherrod Brown will be presented with our 2025 Ohio Citizen Action Howard M. Metzenbaum Award. Other featured speakers include Ohio Citizen Action co-founder and first executive director Ira Arlook, Ohio Citizen Action's second and longest serving executive director Sandy Buchanan, and current Ohio Citizen Action CEO Rachael Belz.

Attire: Cocktail attire is encouraged. We want you to feel your best as we capture beautiful moments together. Prepare for photo opportunities that will highlight the joy and excitement of this milestone.

This special event will bring together supporters, volunteers, and community members to honor our past accomplishments and envision a brighter future. Enjoy an evening filled with inspiring stories, engaging activities, and the opportunity to connect with fellow advocates who share your passion for positive change.

Many thanks to our sponsors...

Visionary Sponsors

Initiative Consulting * Open Road Renewables

Champion Sponsors

Ted Barrows * Krile Communications * Melissa and Brendan Kelley * OEC Action Fund

Advocate Sponsors

Joe and Diane Salvato * Hubay Dougherty * Scott Knox * Chuck Hootman * Carolyn Gilbert * Ariel and Huxley Miller * Angela Oster and Tom Stevick * Freedom BLOC * Peerless Printing * Tom Trimble

Supporter Sponsors

Big Change Consulting * CBiz * Judith Stich

Accommodations:

We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $199 plus tax per night for both Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, 2025. Whether you're joining us for one night or both, we want to ensure you have a comfortable place to stay while celebrating with us.

To secure your room, please follow this link.

Stay Updated:

Be sure to check back on this page often as we will be adding more details as we get closer to the event. We're excited to share more about what's in store for this milestone celebration!

Volunteer: 

We are looking for House Party Hosts! If you're interested in hosting a house party to celebrate OCA's 50th anniversary, please reach out to Melissa English at for more information and support.

Don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable celebration as we reflect on our achievements and look forward to the future of Ohio Citizen Action. We can't wait to celebrate with you.

Get your ticket today and be part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Thank you for your continued support!