The Oklahoma Accordion Club met Sunday, August 9, 2026. President Maggie Abel opened the meeting, thanked everyone for snacks, and introduced the guests. Vice President Ron Shearon led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lauren Disabella served as acting secretary.

Lois Roth and Anne Lopez opened the musical portion of the meeting with "America the Beautiful."

Myke Dixon presented the new Oklahoma Accordion Club website and was making videos for the site and for TikTok. Videos and notes from past meetings have been uploaded, members can send pictures to be added, and older club material is available to browse. A TikTok presence is in the works. A question was raised whether the website could include a calendar of members' performances.

Dues are $20 for an individual membership and $10 for a family membership per year. Dues help pay for the end-of-year pizza party.

The club is looking to train more officers. Members should contact Maggie Abel for information.

Upcoming accordion events were discussed, including the National Accordion Association Convention in Mesquite, Texas, in March 2027. Featured artists will include Peter Soave on French button accordion, and Joey Miskulin, noted as having played with Frankie Yankovic. Oktoberfest was mentioned. Lake Konawa was mentioned as a possible November event or location, in connection with Charlie Hillebrecht. There was also discussion of Tony LaBella / The 3 Sons, with guitar and Hammond organ mentioned, including "I've Never Cried Before."

Lois Roth and Anne Lopez performed "Waltz Across Texas."

Ron Shearon performed "Bavarian Nights Waltz" and "Amazing Grace."

Anne Lopez and Lois Roth performed the Gene Autry song "Oklahoma Hills" (the notes mention Jack Guthrie, cousin of Woody Guthrie), "Oklahoma!," and "Tennessee Waltz."

Anne Lopez, Lois Roth, and John Warren played a jam session.

Rod Kroutil performed "Sweet Hour of Prayer."

Dick Albreski performed "Ding Dong Polka," noted as Slovenian/Polish, "Red Rose," and "Beer Barrel Polka." He demonstrated "The Testament Polka." Dick was noted as having played at many weddings.

Wayne Turgeon brought exchange students from the Philippines and Cape Town, South Africa, and performed "Kentucky Rain."

John Warren performed "Too Fat Polka," a polka medley, and "By the Sea." He joked that he is looking for a good 80–120 bass accordion with no weight — a full bass that’s also lightweight being nearly impossible to find.

Shayla Chavis-Smith performed "My Bonnie."

Dana Kroutil performed the Czech piece "Ceska Pisnicka" ("little song"), and "Waltz from Poet & Peasant" with Dick Albreski.

Rod Kroutil and Dick Albreski performed "The Marines' Hymn" and "Over the Waves."