Ohio-State-Highway-Patrol-Retiree-s-Association

Welcome to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association's website. It is designed to serve as a communications link by providing information and services to Association members, current Ohio State Highway Patrol employees, other law enforcement personnel and the public at large.

The "Public", or open access area of the site, includes information about the Association, History of the Patrol, links to other sites related to the Retirees' Association and Upcoming Social Activities.

The "Members Only" area of the website is accessible by Association members through the use of a password. This area includes information on the illness of members, the death of a member or immediate family, meeting notes and other important announcements.

We are proud of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, our Association, and retirees of the Patrol. We consider them to be the best group of people anywhere to associate with!

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Coming Retirements - RETIREMENT EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Information to send congratulatory cards can be found on the Members-Coming Events Page

Tpr. Tony Sebastion, Piqua District August 13th

Sgt. James Smith, Ohio Expo Center August 14th

Major Robin Schmutz, Security & Commun.'s August 14th

Tpr. James Hannon, Jackson DHQ August 14th

MCEI Mark Irmscher, Columbus LCS August 27th

Tpr. Bruce McClain, Cambridge DHQ August 28th

Captain Richard Zwayer, The HUB Auguust 28th

Lt. Mark Thompson, Jackson Patrol Post August 28th

Sgt. Christopher Midkiff, Cleveland DHQ September 16th

Tpr. Jeff Herink, St. Clairsville Patrol Post September 16th

Sgt. Kathleen Durham, Piqua DHQ October 15th

Pension News - Summaries of the most recent OSHPRS Board meetings are now being provided to the membership. To access the summary, link to the Retirement System's web page , log into your account and click on "Board Meeting Updates". During the February 21st meeting, the strategic plan was updated and GRS Retirement Consulting provided an overview of their most recent actuarial report and its potential impact on future COLA and active member contribution rates.

In the 40 plus years of our existence, the OSP Retiree's Association has charged $1 per month / $12 per year for membership. How do we spend your dollar? The PDF below provides an overview of our expenses for 2019 from President Bob Booker and Treasurer Brenda Collins. The Association sponsors a number of events, (including the Retiree's Cookout and the Cleveland Police Museum's Vintage Car Program) reducing the cost of these events for our members that wish to attend. Also, Board members work for free, putting in many hours of volunteer time to reduce administrative cost. Thanks to all who have served on the board over our long history!

The Sunbird Reunion, scheduled for August 8th at the Ohio Veterans Home, has been canceled

As of June 14th, the Annual Luncheon and Business meeting, scheduled for Saturday, November 7th at the Aladdin Shrine Temple in Grove City has not been cancelled. Updates will be provided prior to this date.

Major Chuck Jones has announced the following opportunities for firearms qualifications under the Law Enforcement Firearms Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) at the Orient Correctional Facility Range. Qualifications at the training academy, including ham and bean luncheons, are still being suspended until further notice. Dates, times, and directions can be found by clicking on the PDF document below.

Meeting Notes from the 2nd Quarter Business meeting that was conducted via the ZOOM network provided by the OSHPRS is now available for viewing on the Members / Coming Events page.

Retired Audio Visual Specialist Ronald T. "Ron" Foote, 72, of Blacklick, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2020. Ron was born in Kenosha, WI on September 27, 1947 to the late Floyd Foote Dorothy (Gustafson) Umpleby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife B. Martie Foote, in 2010. Ron worked in the Ohio State Patrol film department, filming and editing training videos for 23 years.

Condolence information can be found on the member's page.

Retired Staff Lieutenant Donald Anweiler, 42nd Academy Class, suffered a seriously broken femur and is recovering at his home in Mesa, Arizona. Don retired in 1982 and celebrated his 91st birthday in June. Information to send cards of encouragement can be found on the member's page.

After many weeks of a COVID 19 Quarantine, retired Sergeant Fred Raby was finally able to have a short visit from wife Gloria, son Brad, sister Dotti Udell and the grandchildren! Good to see you Fred and Go Bucks!

Edith M. Keast, age 79, surviving spouse of retired Trooper Thomas G. Keast, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Thomas graduated from the 68th Academy class on October 25, 1965 and retired on August 2, 1990. Thomas passed away on January 3, 2013.

Service and condolence information can be found on the Member's page.