March 2019

Page A30 MARCH 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A News Association ContinueD OGR Annual Conference offers Solutions for Independent Funeral Homes in Caleb Wilde’s Closing Keynote Caleb Wilde AUSTIN,TX— The International Order of the Gold- en Rule (OGR) is proud to announce that Caleb Wil- de will be giving the closing keynote at its 60th Annu- al Conference and Solution Center in Williamsburg, VA on April 25-27, 2019. An award winning author and sixth generation funeral director, Wilde will share the delicate balance between running a family-owned business while meeting the changing preference of to- day’s families. “Attendees will leave this session in- spired and energized, knowing they don’t have to start over in order to serve today’s families; they already have what it takes,” commented Jessica S. Riddles- perger, assistant executive director for OGR. In addition to Caleb Wilde’s session, participants will benefit from interactive learning experiences and ex- plore firsthand how to overcome the day-to-day ob- stacles that stand in the way of reaching goals. “OGR has crafted unique leaning sessions that will help con- ference participants cope better with low-cost providers and successfully respond to price shoppers,” said Mark Allen, executive director and CEO for OGR. “Attend- ees will also participate in an innovative opening ses- sion which will focus on peer-to-peer solutions for their most common challenges all over locally crafted beer and wine.” Other sessions include how independents can partner with death doulas, respond to the opioid epidemic without being experts on the crisis, and im- prove the health of their businesses financially. With much success in 2018, OGR’s newly branded exhibit space the Solution Center will once again feature 15-minute “Solution Talks”, where funeral service profes- sionals will share their approach to challenging business problems. Rep- resentatives in OGR’s net- work of suppliers will be on hand in the Solution Center to share how their unique and valuable prod- ucts and services can help funeral service profession- als become more efficient and increase profitability. In addition to the educa- tion and the trade show, participants will enjoy a Tavern and Tap Welcome Party in Colonial Wil- liamsburg and a closing dinner hosted by none other than Thomas Jeffer- son and the Marquis de Lafayette . Founded in 1928, OGR is an affiliation of indepen- dent funeral homes that share common goals of ex- emplary service, uncom- promising care and com- passion to families in their time of need. For more in- formation or to register, visit www.ogr.org/annual- conference. BOOTH 1841 2019-2020 BLACK BOOK Of African American - Multicultural & - International Funeral Home Resource Guide Nation’s Premier Industry “Go To Book” Over 3,000 Firms Funerals of the Famous Hall of Fame Funeral Homes & Their History Shipping and Consulates VIP Funeral Home Ads Certified Funeral Home Suppliers Mortuary Colleges Educational Articles & Much More! Only $59.95 Includes Shipping BOOTH 844 L i k e Us On Facebook! 9:41AM 100% http://www.nomispublications.c om Search 1-800-321-7479 • POBox 5159,Youngstown,Ohio 44514 • Fax:1-800-321-9040 info@nomispublications.co m www.nomispublications.com Upgrade Your Listing Your Rea l Source . Anywhere. Anytime. BOOTH 1220 Learn how at