El Reno Locksmith, Jame Hixon is selling his equipment & inventory due to health issues, please review info via photos, etc.

The 48th Annual OMLA Distributor's Show has some very special features you need to check out so please open and read this link

Clarence has a job listing to share, please view and let others know if they're looking

The February class will be February 3rd, 2018 at the Saddleback Inn in OKC from 8AM to 5PM with a lunch break at 12 noon. The class consists of Interchangeable Core in all forms of device. Please see Education Opportunities for class information. David Blair is the Instructor. He has taught Best IC products for several years.

Due to the closeness of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Board has voted and approved moving the November meeting each year to the first weekend instead of the 3rd. The meeting schedule now indicates the scheduling change.

The ODOL has issued a special report about incorrect information concerning Licensing and the Legislature so please read.

ODOL Occupational Licensing Task Force is holding a public meeting on August 23rd, 2017 to be held in the Senate Assembly Room at the Oklahoma Capital from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.  Please see the announcement and blueprint-annex for necessary information.  Attendance to be confirmed by August 21st, 2017.

HL Flake has acquired McDonald Dash to increase material availability for both facilities. Please see announcement letter for details.

Don't forget the 2017 OMLA Annual Distributor's Show on August 19th, 2017 located at the Holiday Inn Express, 150 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK. 74037 from 9 AM to 3 PM. The general business meeting will follow at 3:30 PM.  see meeting location for directions to facility

Sam Ebersole, owner of Okie Locksmith, is retiring and is placing his vehicle, equipment, and inventory for sale. A itemized list provides business details. He can be reached at 580-336-1960 or okielockman@sbcglobal.net  He indicates many items are negotiable and he looks forward to working with those who contact him. He will provide additional info and or pictures if requested. Please review the list ane determine what works for your business. Please see if you can help him out.

This bill was signed by governor on 4/25/2017 and will go into effect 11/01/2017.

OMLA will be offering ODOL sanctioned licensing preparation classes at each regularly scheduled quarterly meeting (except the August meeting due to Annual Distributor's Show) for Locksmithing or Access Control are $275 per class (OMLA members in good standing $225) these classes are 8AM to 5PM Saturday and 8AM to Noon Sunday. Cut off dates for registration will be 30 days prior to scheduled class date.

Reports for the special Advisory Committee meetings held on Feb. 8th and 15th  concerning SB531 and some suggested amendments to it, have been attached to the regular February report, so check it out.

The May 5th, 2017 Board meeting and the May 6th, 2017 Class and General Business will be held at the Saddle Back Inn located at 4300 SW 3rd, OKC 73108  405-947-7000

The February 4th, 2017 meeting has been moved to the Holiday Inn in Glenpool, OK. located at 12209 S. Yukon Ave. Phone # 918-296-7000  This facility is just a couple of miles from the original location. Room rate is $89 / night and cutoff is Jan. 20th. Mention OMLA when registering. All classes remain the same.