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The OSHPRA Annual Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123.  

THIS WILL BE A NOON LUNCHEON EVENT WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00 AM. THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL START AT 11:00 AM. 

Click open the PDF for complete details and the registration form. 

2026_OSHPRA_Luncheon_Flyer.pdf
MAKE YOUR 2027 SNOWBIRD RESERVATION
"2027 SNOWBIRD ADVANCE HOTEL RESERVATIONS"

Our 2027 Snowbird Reunion begins Friday, February 26th with golf, non-golf events and the evening reception party and concludes Saturday, February 27th with our OSHPRA morning business meeting and noon luncheon program. 

We're glad to have the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary once again as our host hotel. We have a block of rooms available from Wednesday, February 24th through Sunday, February 28, 2027, at the discounted rate of $153.00 plus tax, fees. The Marriott is accepting hotel reservations for our upcoming event and through this link you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about our event:

Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/go/OSHPFeb2027

Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees Snowbird Reunion FEB2027 (Feb 24, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027) Reservations must be made by Feb 3, 2027

Reservations can also be made by phone at 407-995-1100. Be sure to mention OSHPRA for the discounted rate.

Please contact Bob Booker at 614-206-8707 or rbooker001@hotmail.com should you have any questions or need help reserving your rooms. The last day to book rooms is February 3, 2027."
Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones, effective September 20th, 2026.  

Promotions Effective 9202026

The formal ceremony for the September 20th promotion announcement has been scheduled for Friday, October 30th at 10:00 AM. 

​Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Unit 1610, will be retiring Friday, October 9, 2026, with 38 years of dedicated service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and citizens of Ohio.  

A retirement reception will be held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with credentials presented at 11:00 a.m.  Click to OSHPRetiree.org for complete details. 

COMMAND PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations Major Jacob Pyles and Captain Jeffrey Davis on your pending promotions to Lt. Colonel and Major respectively.  



The formal ceremony for all recent and pending promotions has been scheduled for Friday, October 30th at 10:00 AM. 

Command_Promotions_Announcement_10022026.pdf