2026 Convention

Welcome to the OFMC 2026 Convention

This year’s host is District IV situated in Northwest Ohio. The convention will be held starting on Friday, October 2, and concluding on Saturday, October 3, in Findlay, sitting 40 miles south of Toledo and known as “Flag City, USA.” The city also inspired the famous song “Down by the Old Mill Stream” and is home to a famous local, long-standing ice cream and chocolate shop, Dietsch Brothers.

Below you will find all the information you need to attend this event.

Convention Location
This year’s convention will be held at the First Presbyterian Church located at 2330 South Main Street, just minutes from the convention hotel.

Convention Hotel
Staying overning? Take advantage of special room rates for lodging at the Hancock Hotel, an upscale four-star hotel located at 631 South Main Street on the campus of the Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

The hotel includes modern amenities including:

  • In-room Keurig
  • 24-hour fitness center located on the second floor
  • Premium bedding, down comforter with duvet
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • In-room safe
  • HD LCD TVs 62 channels

Need a place to eat before or after the convention, enjoy a new take on an Ohio classic with Mancy’s Steakhouse, located inside the hotel. Mancy’s has gained fame since 1921 by serving the freshest seafood, best quality steaks and chops around. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Treat yourself to a selection of fresh-baked breads, sauces, and desserts made from scratch daily.

To take advantage of the special convention rates, book online here. You can also contact the hotel directly at (419) 614-6793 and be sure to use code OFOMCSC181.

Convention Meals

Friday night’s banquet will feature a hot buffet including:

  • Spring Herb & Dijon Tenderloin
  • Lemon Herb Chicken
  • Garden Salad with Ranch & Italian Dressings
  • Whipped Mashed Potatoes
  • Grilled Fresh Asparagus Spears
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Double Chocolate Layer Cake
  • Strawberry Brioche Bread Pudding
  • Iced Tea & Lemonade

Saturday’s luncheon will feature boxed lunches from Mancy’s with four options available:

  • Smoked Brisket on Ciabatta
  • Ale-Brined Turkey Croissant
  • Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
  • Classic Caesar Salad

See the registration form for pricing.

Convention Performances & Speakers

The Friday night keynote speaker for the convention is NFMC President, Deborah Freeman. On Saturday, attendees will be treated to a talk from Doug Swiatecki discussing influential Ohio jazz musicians.

No OFMC convention would be complete without music. The Friday night public concert features one of NFMC’s outstanding winners of the 2025 Young Artist Awards, Misha Galant on piano. On Saturday, attendees will be treated to the OFMC choir, performing the works of convention chair, Denise K. Eikum, along with the Family of the Year, the Schneiders. 

Friday Convention Timeline

2:30-3:45 p.m.

OFMC Convention Registration

 

3:00-3:55 p.m.
Director and Club Presidents meeting – Donna Gerber
Take picture of 2026 Chair with OFMC/NFMC Presidents

Club Achievement Record Books due

4:00-5:30 p.m.

OFMC Convention Opening
Procession & Seating of Officers 
Presentation of Colors
Call to order by OFMC President Jason Volovar
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem – Star Spangled Banner
Retiring of Colors
Federation Collect
Federation Hymn
Welcome & Introductions – Jason Volovar, OFMC President
District 4 President/Convention Chair
OFMC Past Presidents: Jeannine Morris, Donna Gerber
NFMC President: Deborah Freeman
Business Meeting
Roll Call & Minutes
Senior Division Treasurer’s Report
Junior Division Treasurer’s Report
Membership on Board Action & Recommendations
Old Business
New Business
State Representative to NFMC Report
Nominating Committee Report
Vote on 2026-2028 Slate of Officers
Elections
Other

Adjournment

5:30 p.m.
Banquet Seating Begins

Music 

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Banquet – Honoring District and Club Presidents
Welcome
Parade of Presidents

Prayer of Thanks 

7:00 p.m.

Presentation of Citation
Keynote Address – President Freeman
Installation of State Officers – President Freeman
Final Remarks

Adjourn to Concert

8:00 p.m.

Public Concert with Misha Gallant
Post-Concert Reception

Saturday Convention Timeline


7:30 a.m.
Breakfast and Refreshments


8:00–9:00 a.m.

Final registrations


8:00-8:30 a.m.

Board of Directors Meeting


8:30-9:30 a.m.

Executive Committee Meeting


9:30-10:50 a.m.

Festival Chairs Meeting


11:00-11:40 a.m.

Choir Rehearsal


11:45-12:30 p.m.

Presentation of Jazz History in Ohio by Doug Swiatecki


12:30-1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Invocation

Prize drawings and gifts

1:30-2:00 p.m.

OFMC Family of the Year Performance – The Schneider Family


2:00 p.m.

Memorial Service


2:30 p.m.

Choir Performance


3:00 p.m.
Concluding Remarks & Club Awards
Courtesy Resolutions
2028 Convention Invitation
Final Remarks
NFMC Benediction
Closing 

Make Plans to Attend the 2026 Convention!

The convention committee has designed this event for busy music professionals. You do not have to be a member of OFMC or one of its district clubs to register. Click on the button below to download a fillable PDF file. We hope to see you there!

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