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In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event - Gordon Cooper Tech in Shawnee
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Gordon Cooper Tech Center, One John C Bruton Boulevard, Shawnee, OK, 74804, United States
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
An evening for shop owners, technicians, and vocational-tech students to connect with the Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA).
Come talk auto repair, meet OKABA members, and see what OKABA can do for YOU and your business!
Meet the students who are our future techs. Tour the Collision Repair classroom and meet the instructor. Students can hear real time challenges, struggles and successes from repair shops.

Open to Members & Non-Members
Meet OKABA Board Members
Discover Training & Education Resources
Hear About Upcoming Legislation
Network With Local Shops & Vo-Tech Students

Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks.

Gordon Cooper Shawnee Roundtable Registration
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks. 50 Attendees Max

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Collision Advice & OKABA Event
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-14 17:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 328 East Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
Collision Advice & OKABA: Two Days of High-Impact Training
If you’re in the collision repair industry, you’ve likely heard of Collision Advice and their reputation for practical, no-nonsense training that drives real results. OKABA is proud to partner with Collision Advice to bring a special two-day, in-depth training event to Oklahoma City—designed to help shops improve accuracy, efficiency, profitability, and repair quality.
Whether you’re an owner, operator, estimator, or manager, these sessions are built to give you actionable tools you can apply immediately in your shop.

Friday, March 13, 2026
Tips, Tricks, and Secrets of CCC ONE®
8:00 AM – 4:00 PMIncludes meal and social night from 6:00–10:00 PM
This one-day, hands-on training dives deep into CCC ONE, covering the entire repair lifecycle—from pre-repair to post-repair. Whether you’re new to CCC ONE or an experienced user, this course will help you unlock features and workflows that improve performance and reduce friction.
What you’ll learn:

Optimizing CCC ONE for estimating, repair tracking, and parts management
Improving invoicing and customer communication
Increasing efficiency and reducing cycle time
Practical workflows that support profitability and accountability

Pricing:

OKABA Members: $50
Non-Members: $75

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Estimating for a Safe and Proper Repair
8:00 AM – 4:00 PMFacilitated by Jeff Oldenettel, Collision Advice
This course focuses on building thorough, OEM-based repair plans that protect your shop and support proper reimbursement. Attendees will learn a proven, repeatable approach to documenting damage, justifying repair operations, and reducing liability.
Topics include:

Writing repair plans based on OEM repair procedures
Conducting OE safety, steering column, and seat belt inspections
Identifying and documenting damage for third-party payer discussions
Justifying repair operations, part selection, and refinish procedures
Building bullet-proof documentation for pre- and post-repair scans
Understanding modern vehicle materials and repair limitations

Pricing:

OKABA Members: $50
Non-Members: $75

Attend Both Days & Save
Register for both Friday and Saturday to maximize your training experience and take advantage of additional savings.
Click here to Register!

Location
Hilton Garden Inn328 East Sheridan AvenueOklahoma City, OK 73104
Room block available at $134/night until February 13, 2026Call 405-270-0588 and ask for the Oklahoma Auto Body Workshop room block.

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Virtual Board Meeting (Link will be emailed)
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-18 16:00 - 17:00
To ensure we have a comprehensive and productive planning discussion, it would be greatly appreciated if all board members could attend. Your presence and input will be invaluable as we work together to shape our strategy moving forward.

In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event – Mid-Del Tech in Midwest City
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mid-Del Technology Center, 1621 Maple Dr, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
An evening for shop owners, technicians, and vocational-tech students to connect with the Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA).
Come talk auto repair, meet OKABA members, and see what OKABA can do for YOU and your business!
Meet the students who are our future techs. Tour the Collision Repair classroom and meet the instructor. Students can hear real time challenges, struggles and successes from repair shops.

Open to Members & Non-Members
Meet OKABA Board Members
Discover Training & Education Resources
Hear About Upcoming Legislation
Network With Local Shops & Vo-Tech Students

Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks.

Mid-Del Tech in Midwest City
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks. 50 Attendees Max

Contact DetailsName(Required)

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Phone(Required)Business Name(Required)Event DetailsHow did you hear about this event?(Required)Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherNumber of Attendees (Including Yourself)(Required)Are you an OKABA Member?(Required)

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Is there a specific topic you would like us to bring up at this Roundtable Event?(Required)

Member Social Event - Shotgun Clay Shoot - Guthrie
2026-08-22 09:00 - 13:30 | Silverleaf Shotgun Sports, 8513 S Douglas, Guthrie, OK, 73044, United States
Top Gun Sponsorship $4,000
4 Shooters, shells, golf cart, meals, prominent recognition at event opening, awesome shooter swag, 2 mulligans per shooter, business logo on 2 stations

Food Sponsorship $2,500 (2 available)
Social media shout outs, meal opening introduction, verbal recognition during event, custom banner featuring your logo

Station Sponsorship $2,000
4 Shooters, shells, golf cart, meals, recognition on event banner, social media shout outs, 1 mulligan per shooter, business logo on 2 stations

Safety Man Eye Sponsorship
250 safety glasses worn by shooters, $1600 for logo-imprinted glasses or $1100 for non-logo

Beverage Sponsorship $1,000 (2 available)
Includes social media shout-outs, verbal recognition during event, custom designed banner with your logo on beverage cart, and logo-printed water bottles.

Cart Sponsorship $1,000 (2 available)
Includes social media shout-outs, verbal recognition during event, and your logo featured on all rented golf carts driven by shooters

Scorecard & Print Sponsorship $500
Your company logo printed on all stationary used at event

Raffle & Prize Sponsorship $500
Verbal recognition during event, printed company name/logo presented with prizes during event

Safety Man Ear Sponsorship $350
Shooter earplugs featuring your logo on the protective case

Single Shooter $250
Includes shells and lunch

Team Sponsor $1,000
Sponsor a 4-person shooter team, includes shells and lunch

Register Now:
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In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event - 2 Locations / Autry Tech - Enid & Tulsa Tech in Broken Arrow (Tentative)
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Broken Arrow Campus | Tulsa Technology Center, 4000 W Florence St, Broken Arrow, OK, 74011, United States
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
An evening for shop owners, technicians, and vocational-tech students to connect with the Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA).
Come talk auto repair, meet OKABA members, and see what OKABA can do for YOU and your business!
Meet the students who are our future techs. Tour the Collision Repair classroom and meet the instructor. Students can hear real time challenges, struggles and successes from repair shops.

Open to Members & Non-Members
Meet OKABA Board Members
Discover Training & Education Resources
Hear About Upcoming Legislation
Network With Local Shops & Vo-Tech Students

Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks.
Enid – Autry Tech – 1201 W Willow Rd, Enid, OK 73703
Tulsa Tech -4000 W Florence St, Broken Arrow, OK 74011

In-Person Board Meeting
2026-10-02 14:00 - 2026-10-03 17:00
All Board Members Please Try To Make It
Meeting to set the calendar for 2027

In-Person Learning Session / Discussion Round Table Event - Locations TBD
2026-10-05 18:00 - 2026-10-08 20:00
🚗 Attention Auto Body Shop Team Members! 🚗
An evening for shop owners, technicians, and vocational-tech students to connect with the Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA).
Come talk auto repair, meet OKABA members, and see what OKABA can do for YOU and your business!
Meet the students who are our future techs. Tour the Collision Repair classroom and meet the instructor. Students can hear real time challenges, struggles and successes from repair shops.

Open to Members & Non-Members
Meet OKABA Board Members
Discover Training & Education Resources
Hear About Upcoming Legislation
Network With Local Shops & Vo-Tech Students

Have dinner with like-minded individuals and network with shop owners from across the state.
Please RSVP as we will be providing food and drinks.
