--OGCA Meetings are strictly LIMITED to members and their guests--

Next 2 Meeting Dates
 
November 19-20, 2022
Annual Meeting, Director Election and Black Powder Collectors Invitational (See below)

January 28-29, 2023
Mark your calendar!

FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE, DIRECTIONS AND HOTELS, CLICK ON SHOWS.
Visit the "Home" page for any urgent announcements regarding upcoming meetings.  Thank you!

Fall 2022 Newsletter

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Vote, Vote Vote!

Does it feel like the world has turned a bit upside down in recent years? Crime is up. Truth is down and the search for easy answers has gun control mistaken for crime control.

We need all members to vote November 8th for the person who will best protect firearm freedoms. Every single member must educate themselves, friends, family and fellow gun owners and vote in this important Midterm election. If you are not yet registered to vote you have only until October 11.

Our friends at Buckeye Firearms Association PAC have carefully and methodically graded Ohio’s midterm candidates on gun rights. Visit www.buckeyefirearms.org. Print it or put it on your phone and bring it to the polls. Members outside Ohio can find the NRA’s grades and endorsements for their state by visiting www.nrapvf.org.

OGCA is a single-issue organization that looks solely at a candidate’s record and stance on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Give pro-freedom candidates your vote this November!

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New Show Added in the North!

That’s right! After a long search we found a spot in beautiful Medina, Ohio 30 miles south of Cleveland. Join us April 29 & 30, 2023 at the Medina County Fairgrounds. OGCA President Pro Temp, Terrie Hill said, “This new location is for members all over the state and country. Come see old friends, meet new ones and score that special something for your collection.”

Chuck Benton, Chairman of the Site Selection Committee, was quick to point out that our goal is to hold two dates per year in the north but we are not leaving Wilmington. The Medina County Fairgrounds Community Center has 33,000 sq. ft. of heated, air-conditioned, well-lighted exhibition space. Besides great highway access and a welcoming community, it has six hotels within 10 minutes, free parking and plenty of restaurants.

Help us make our inaugural meeting a success. Rent tables and bring as many guests and family that you can. Former members are welcome - please help us spread the news. If a friend or family member has used up their guest pass visits, an exception will gladly be considered. A guest pass form and more information to come in late December in the Winter newsletter. In the meantime, we are working on another date at Medina for 2023 and two dates for 2024.

Address: 735 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256. The Medina County Fairgrounds is just 111 miles from Columbus, 121 miles from Toledo, 133 miles from Pittsburgh, 223 from Buffalo and only 235 miles from Charleston, WV.

Hotels Near the Medina County Community Center

1.     Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 5185 Gateway Dr., Medina, OH 44256, (330) 722-6006. “OGC” rate $135 plus tax, or $150 plus tax for a suite. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Booking Link

2.       Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Medina, 3125 Eastpointe Dr, Medina, OH  44256, (330) 722-1722.

3.       Hampton Inn Medina 3073 Eastpointe Dr., Medina, OH 44256, (844) 209-0765.

4.       Quality Inn & Suites, 2850 Medina Rd, Medina, OH  44256, (330) 723-4994.

5.       Super 8 by Wyndham Medina, 5161 Montville Dr., Medina, OH  44256, (330) 723-8118.

6.       Red Roof Inn 5021 Eastpointe Dr., Medina, OH  44256, (877) 843-7663.

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It’s Almost That Time! - Check Your 2023 Dues Statement In October

Members, each year in October we mail a Dues Statement.  Please check your statement to see if your dues expire 12/31/2022. You can pay online 24/7 on our secure Online Dues Payment Program by Clicking Here;  and select the “Pay Dues Here” link. If you have never paid online before, simply create a login with your working email address. Be sure the email is typed correctly so that you receive a confirmation by email. If you have forgotten your password just click the “forgot password” link at login.

You can also pay via check. Mailing your check with your statement makes processing more efficient, but if you lose your statement no worries, just mail your check and include your member number on the memo of your check. These options avoid the chance of a line at the show, but you can also pay by check, cash or credit card at the November 18-19 or January 28-29, 2023 meetings.

Keeping your dues current will ensure you to receive newsletter mailings, event updates, and have valid credentials to attend the shows including the added northern meetings announced above. If your dues lapse beyond the March 31st grace period you must pay a minimum of 3 years dues (per the OGCA by-laws) to maintain your membership status and keep your member number.

Please allow 3-6 weeks for processing.

Dues are as follows:
1-year dues: $45
1-year Active Duty Military: Free
(Enclose rank, branch, duty station)
3-year dues:  $110 (saves $25)
5-year dues:  $165 (saves $60)
Life Membership: $1,000
Sr. Life (65 yrs.+): $700 (Enc. proof of age)

Thank You for your support!

P.S. Former Members who left in good standing and whose dues expired years ago now have several ways to re-join/re-apply.  See the "Join" tab above.

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Black Powder Associations in November

This November 19-20, 2022 meeting, muzzleloader collectors are invited. A representative from the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Contemporary Longrifle Association, and Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors will be on hand. If you have an interest in black powder rifles and accessories this is a great meeting to network. Come learn the different options this hobby has to offer including reenactment, competitive shooting building replicas, etc.

If you are a member of a black powder organization and would like to rent trade or display tables in the black powder area, contact OGCA before November 1st. Table and or Guest Pass forms are available now through ogca@ogca.com or (330) 467-5733.

Director Elections Saturday Nov. 19, 2022

In Person Voting begins at 7:30 AM. You may have met a few of the candidates at the September Meeting. Their bios were in the Fall newsletter. There are 4 candidates for 3 spots. Ronald O. Nickey, Chris Hale, Christina L. Holden and incumbent Timothy Inwood. Come to the meeting and vote for the best candidates who are willing to work hard for our members and keep OGCA one of the best organizations in the world to belong to!

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OGCA Videos By and For Members

We kicked off the 2022 by bringing OGCA to you.  Click on the links below to view two fantastic videos by OGCA members! Enjoy this special treat courtesy of Leonardo M. Antaris. To join our email list to have upcoming videos and information emailed to you, email ogca@ogca.com with "add me to the email list."  You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Collecting WW2 M1A1 Paratroopers Expert Interview with Bill Pearce

Colt Single Action. UNBELIEVABLE HISTORY Expert Interview with Joe Pittenger

In Remembrance of President Sherman M Kirkland III
1/21/1955 - 12/31/2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Vxoa-D94M

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 Table Application and Guest Pass Forms

Guest Passes (for use by current members): Guest Passes are in the  newsletter.  For security reasons the form is not (yet) online.  If you are a member and would like a copy of a form call (330) 467-5733 or email ogca@ogca.com. Guest Passes are $15. Members may bring up to 4 guests per meeting. Guests are limited to 2 visits per life. 

Tables:  Members may reserve tables for up to two shows at a time at $95 per table. Tables may be rented via mail, phone, or in person during a meeting for the next 2 meetings. 

Annual 2023 Tables:  Save money by reserving your tables on an annual basis for all six 2023 Robert Convention Centre (RCC) meetings, Jan. ‘23 thru Nov. ‘23. You will pay only $80.00 per table per show for the whole year. $80 per table x 6 meetings is $480 and is a savings of $90 per year, per table. 

Co-Share Tables Available Now We allow two members to share a table with Friday trading privileges for both members.  The cost to co-share is a flat fee of $20 no matter how many tables are shared. For "Annual Co-Share" the fee is $20 per meeting x 6 Roberts Centre shows = $120 annual co-share fee.  A “Tableholder Pass” will be issued for each member but no “Helper Pass.” Each individual will share responsibility of the table or tables and both will have trading privileges during set-up times. Request a form at the Tables Desk or at ogca@ogca.com or (330) 467-5733.

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Joining Information

Members: Do you know someone who would be interested in becoming a member of OGCA? A brother, sister, uncle, or cousin? How about a friend or neighbor? Please click on "Join" tab, above, as we have some new options for new and former members.  For more information contact the Business Office at (330) 467-5733 or ogca@ogca.com.  

 New Options for Applying

Members: you may sponsor a friend that has a CCW permit or FFL/C&R license without your friend needing a 2nd sponsor. (The license or permit held by the applicant serves in lieu of a 2nd sponsor.) The application must be returned in person with one sponsor present. Another change passed in November addresses a former member’s ability to rejoin OGCA. Former members who left in good standing may rejoin without sponsors. [Click on "Join" tab, above.] In order to rejoin it is necessary to contact the Business Office in advance. Thank you!

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Ohio Hunter Ed Class

Thank you to member Al Overholser of OHTEIA and volunteer of ODNR Wildlife Division for leading the free Ohio Hunters Education class at the Roberts Centre this past September 2022. 27 people attended including many youngsters. All walked away safer, well-educated hunters and all passed their Hunter’s Education Certification. We plan to offer this opportunity again on September 16, 2023.

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September Meeting A Big Hit

A big shout out to Tom Johnson, Rick Regnier, Ken Rohal, and all the of the Marlin Firearms Collectors Association members at the September meeting.

Jennifer Gole of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association did a fabulous job and we all got to meet WACA president Vinny Martin Jr. of Massachusetts. Firearms Records Specialist Jesi Bennett and Curatorial Assistant Jathen Clark of the Cody Museum were also present and we thank all the WACA members who participated at our September meeting. There were over 44 fantastic educational displays and trade tables filled with great collector items. Look for photos from this show in our winter newsletter. WACA has already confirmed they will be back September of 2023!
 

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Members:   The Classified Section will be posted online once our brand new website is complete!  

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Contact Information / Address Updates

Your email address has become important for quick communication on last minute show updates. To be added to our email list, please email us at ogca@ogca.com or call the business office at (330) 467-5733. In addition please “like” us on Facebook to get news and updates at https://www.facebook.com/theogca.

Address Updates can also be emailed to ogca@ogca.com.  If you include your member number, we only need your new address.

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 Save on Lodging Cost with Increased Sat. Set up Time

Sat. set up hours Sat. (7 am - 8:30 am), have been set to better accommodate members who rent tables and who who want to avoid the time and cost of a Fri. hotel stay.   Note the Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre still has a strict 2-night minimum (beyond OGCA's control) and a list of other hotels can be found on the SHOWS page.

Meeting Hours Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm Sunday 8:30 am - 2 pm Set up/Exhibitor Hours Fri. 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm exhibitor Set-up Sat. 7:00 am - 8:30 am exhibitor Set-up Sun. 7:30 am - 8:30 am exhibitor Set-up