Board of Directors
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Alan Bates
Princeton HS (2026)
Michael Bassett
Niles McKinley HS (2026)
Holly Custer
Wooster HS (2025)
Nicole Fryfogle
South Range HS / MS (2026)
Jeremy Hamilton
Canfield HS (2025)
Penny Harris
Canton Central Catholic (2026)
Rich Kawolics
Laurel School (2027)
Zachary Lindesmith
CCC / St. Thomas Aquinas (2027)
Jennifer Moore
Olentangy HS (2027)
Dolores Muller
Wauseon HS (2025)
Amy Roediger
Mentor HS / Chardon HS (2027)
Missy Stertzbach
Hoover HS (2025)
Stephan Voudris
Kenston HS / MS (2027)
Board Information
Board Officers
Chair - Alan Bates
Secretary - Holly Custer
Financial Secretary - Rich Kawolics
Board Designees
Ethical Standards - Dolores Muller
Hall of Fame - Missy Stertzbach
PDQ - Alan Bates
Committee Chairs
Framing - Amy Roediger
Organizational Culture - Missy Stertzbach
Competition - Jeremy Hamilton
Education/Activities - Michael Bassett and Penny Harris
Meetings are open to in-person spectators, but in the interest of planning and space, spectators need to provide 7 days’ notice of their interest to attend.
July 8-9, 2024 - Wadsworth
September 6-7 or 13-14 (TBD), 2024 - @ TBD
December 8, 2024 - Virtual
February 22, 2025 - Wooster
February 27 - March 1, 2025 - @ State (Austintown)
May 3, 2025 - Virtual
2021 Board Effectiveness survey
ACTION PROPOSAL UPDATE
As of the May 2020 OSDA Board Meeting, submitted action proposals require the endorsement of three head coaches, at least one of whom must be from a different district than the coach submitting the proposal. None of the endorsements can be from OSDA Board Members.
ACTION PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
The Ohio Speech & Debate Association (OSDA) encourages and thanks you for submitting ideas for improving and developing all aspects of League business. To facilitate a uniform approach to submission and to ensure the Board of Directors receives all pertinent information, please complete the online form linked above as fully as possible.
Please Note:
1.) Proposals seeking to revisit a recent Board discussion or determination will not be incorporated into agendas.
2.) Action Proposals must be submitted at least 30 days prior, otherwise, they could be reserved for a future meeting.
3.) Submitted action proposals require the endorsement of three head coaches, at least one of whom must be from a different district than the coach submitting the proposal. None of the endorsements can be from OSDA Board Members.