Highlights from the Ohio Convention 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.

Guest Speaker Rev. Nancy Day-Achauer, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church accepts several boxes of craft items collected from UCT members as part of this year’s community service project.

Executive Board Member Mindy Van Order, AKA Ohio’s First Lady and “Peacock,” is now an official Feather Duster, a designation received as she retires as First Lady.

Alan Firestone, spouse of incoming Grand Counselor Lee Ann Firestone, is being inducted as the new “Peacock.”

Ten councils from Ohio won Medal of Honor distinction in the 2015-2016 membership year. Columbus Council 1 and M.J. Terapak Council 144 both won Gold. This is Council 1’s second year in a row winning Gold. Congratulations to all.

Homer Huprich, right, poses with his wife Gerri after winning the Ohio Fraternalist of the Year award, Ohio’s top honor for volunteering and dedication to UCT.

2016 Ohio Fraternalism of the Year recipient Homer Huprich poses with members of his home council Salem Council 590.

Brian Ward, center, is Ohio’s newly installed Grand Conductor. With Brian is Installing Marshals Sarah Akins, left, and Al Lutz.

Lee Ann’s parents, Newly installed Grand Chaplain Homer Huprich and her mother Gerri, welcome Lee Ann as Grand Counselor.

Grand Executive Member Mindy Van Order of M.J. Terapak Council 144 receives her Past Grand Counselor honors after service six year on the Board. Presenting her with her PGC pin is her daughter Julie.

Receiving his Past Grand Counselor honors is Al Lutz of Salem Council 590. for serving on the line for six years. Presenting his PGC ring is his wife Donna.