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Politics and Pie: Networking and Continuing Education Dinner
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 • 5 p.m.
Meal included with “all convention” package.
Enjoy a fine meal, network with colleagues and pick up two continuing education credits with a program titled, “Legislation and Regulation Affecting the Professional Practice of Psychology” with Dr. Bobbie Celeste, OPA Director of Professional Affairs, and Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director. Come and join in on a discussion of information and insights on what’s affecting Ohio psychologists, graduate students and clients in the state and nation.

Political Action Committee (PAC) Luncheon
Thursday, October 25, 2007 • 12:15-1:45 p.m.
Meal included with “half day,” “full day” and “all convention” packages.
“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” —Will Rogers
This year’s Political Action Committee Luncheon will “feature” important political figures from our past and present—come and get your photo taken with them! Instead of the usual lecture about OPA’s Political Action Committee, you’ll hear from John Carney about political contributions. Mr. Carney, an associate at Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, ran for the 22nd House District Seat in 2006 and will try again in 2008. And there are more surprises in store—so don’t miss out!

Reception and Banquet Honoring Newly Licensed Psychologists
Thursday, October 25, 2007 • Reception begins at 5:45 p.m.; Dinner at 7 p.m.
Dinner included with any “full day” and “all convention” package.
Join us in welcoming newly licensed Ohio psychologists! After a social hour, complete with the Foundation for Psychology in Ohio Silent Auction, cash bar and appetizers, psychologists licensed during the prior year will take an official oath during our fifth annual Swearing-In Ceremony.

Foundation for Psychology in Ohio Silent Auction
Thursday, October 25, 2007 • 5:45-7 p.m.
Free for all attendees and guests.
Bid on fabulous vacation packages, restaurant gift certificates, sports memorabilia and more during the second annual Foundation for Psychology in Ohio Silent Auction, held during the social hour before the Newly Licensed Psychologists Dinner. The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio, the non-profit arm of OPA, was established to serve the community and the field of psychology, as well as individual psychologists. Last year’s auction raised more than $5,000.

OPA Poster Session
Friday, October 26, 2007 • 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free for all attendees.
OPA invites undergraduate and graduate students, and this year, faculty, conducting research on psychology-based topics to present poster summaries at Convention. Special recognition is given to students who have exemplary posters. Posters may be submitted as empirical or non-empirical research. Please look at the innovative research by Ohio’s students and faculty!

Awards Ceremony and Annual OPA Membership Meeting Luncheon
Friday, October 26, 2007 • Noon-2 p.m.
Meal included with “half day,” “full day” and “all convention” packages.
OPA will recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the organization and the field of psychology during the past year, or in their lifetime. Join us in congratulating and honoring them. Following the awards ceremony, OPA members and guests are asked to stay for a brief membership meeting. OPA President Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PhD, will review the upcoming membership year and plans for the organization.

Seventh Annual Small College Roundtable
Friday, October 26, 2007 • 2-4 p.m.
Free for professors from Ohio’s small colleges.
The purpose of the OPA Small College Roundtable is to encourage a dialogue and facilitate collaboration among psychology faculty at Ohio’s smaller colleges and universities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how OPA can help small colleges, and network with colleagues! For more information, contact Denise Brenner at (614) 224-0034.