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48th Anniversary OSA Annual Meeting – Brief Recap

Published On: March 14th, 2026

More than 80 members and friends enjoyed the OSA’s 48th Annual Meeting on March 14, 2026 at Hickory Hills Country Club in Hickory Hills, IL. During the evening, we held our annual meeting, made special recognitions, conducted Board elections and raffled off some wonderful prizes.

2026 OSA Board Election Results
Kevin Oster, PRESIDENT
Paul Kerchberger, VICE PRESIDENT
Kevin Leahy, SECRETARY
Edgar Wolff-Klammer, TREASURER
Mike Dorich
Jacob Klein
Jason Roepke
Chris Sanchez
Kevin Troy

Dinner Dance Raffle Winners
Split-the-Pot ($480 prize) … Katie Hefernan
2-Night Stay at Owasippe’s Guest Lodge … Vince Rychtanek
2-Night Stay at Owasippe’s LC 6 … Edgar Wolff-Klammer
52-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware & Utensil Set … Carl Young
Bell’s Brewery Basket … Lorelei Kotwasinski
Carved Chief Plaque … Andy Sirota
Carved Chief with Hymn Plaque … Adam Keene
Chef’s Choice 6 qt all in one Multi Cooker … Emma Case
Chef’s Choice Meat Grinder … Ron Fox
Daniel Smith “Shrouded Forest” Bald Eagle Framed Art Wildlife … Andy Sirota
Intellicook 2.1 Quart Air Fryer … Curt Andrich
Maxam Game Processing Set … George Korzen
Owasippe emblem cut onto basswood … Scott Dorencz
Owasippe Hymn Basswood live edge plaque … Scott Dorencz
OWASIPPE License Plate Plaque … Jason Gebhardt
Owasippe Trail Marker Wooden Sign … Jim Marszalek
Pizza Cutter and Slice Server w/ Owasippe Cherry Burl handles … Adam Keene
Scotts 22 Inch Hedge Trimmer … John Kryl
RTIC Cooler Set … Jeanie Shotas
Bosch 300 Series Fully Automatic Espresso and Coffee Machine … Emma Case

Net Funds Raised for OSA Programs (after expenses)
The OSA Ad Book: $3,470
Dinner Dance Raffles: $3,337

Thank You!
Much thanks goes to all who worked to put this event together, to all who attended, to all who donated raffle items, to all who participated in the raffle, and to all who took ads in the ad book!