Page A17 april 2024 ASSOCIATION NEWS In the spirit of our Centennial, We’re going to Kentucky! April 21-23 2024 Join us for the 2024 NFDMA House of Representatives Meeting (the home of out first National President) Marriott Louisville East, Louisville, KY Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel Atlanta, GA October 13-15, 2024 The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, 6290 Shannon Parkway, Union City, GA 30291 • (700) 969-0064 • www.nfdma.com Refreshed Designs Service Solutions Contemporary Keepsakes Announcing Speakers for the 2024 OGR Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia Tim Collison Darren Crouch Leili McMurrough Chris Miller Vincent Roberge Matthew Van Drimmelen Justin Zabor INDIANAPOLIS,IN— The Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is thrilled to unveil the distinguished lineup of speakers for its 2024 Annual Conference, set to take place from May 7-9th at the historic DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, GA. Among the esteemed speakers are industry leaders and experts who will offer valuable insights, expertise and successful strategies to help attendees grow their businesses. The speakers include: Tim Collison, CFSP, BIE, CEO and director of sales/marketing at The Dodge Co; Darren Crouch, president and co-founder of Passages International, Inc; Leili McMurrough, BA, JD, LE, LFD, program director at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and funeral director at McMurrough Funeral Chapel; Chris Miller, CFSP, owner of Thomas Miller Mortuary & Crematory; Vincent Roberge, senior business consultant at Johnson Consulting Group; Matthew Van Drimmelen, president and owner of FullCircle Aftercare; and Justin Zabor, CFSP, co-owner of Zabor Funeral Home and owner of Justin Zabor Enterprises. In addition to the educational sessions led by these speakers, the conference will feature a local funeral home tour, trolley tour of the city, veterans funeral care workshop, study group session, past presidents welcome reception, and OGR annual business meeting. The conference’s Golden Circle celebration dinner will feature the annual OGR professional services awards, the board and president’s installation, a service of remembrance, member milestones, a silent auction and special appeal benefitting the OGR Foundation and more. Wendy King, executive director and CEO of OGR, stated “We are delighted to bring together such a distinguished group of speakers for our conference. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for funeral service professionals to enhance their skills, network with peers, and explore new trends and developments.” The OGR annual conference is open to both members and non-members. Matthew-Aurora Funeral Solutions is the presenting sponsor of the conference. Other sponsors include Homesteaders Life Company, Access Financial Group, Dodge, Funeral Home Gifts, Body Bag Man, and Full Circle Aftercare. Since 1928, the International Order of the Golden Rule has been the leading professional association dedicated to promoting high ethical standards and outstanding service in the funeral and memorialization profession. OGR members represent the elite in the industry, consistently providing compassionate and personalized care to families in their time of need. OGR is headquartered in Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.ogr.org. DIGITAL DIRECTORY Available Download instantly at www.NomisPublications.com Save on Shipping! Read the Funeral Home & Cemetery News Electronic Version Search the Online Directories www.NomisPublications.com Like @Nomis.Publications
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