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As the images appear, a voice offers words of thanks to funeral professionals: “We lean on you to help us remember … to help us cel- ebrate. You help us create a meaningful funeral. Thank you for being there … for being with us … for caring.” The video can be viewed at www.nfda.org/thankyou. “The work our mem- bers do every day for griev- ing families is a continu- al source of inspiration for me and the NFDA staff,” said NFDA CEO Chris- tine Pepper, CAE. “While we are thrilled to have won this award, it is even more gratifying to honor funeral directors in a unique and poignant way.” NFDA partnered with CI Design, a creative agen- cy based in Milwaukee, WI to develop For all that you do… thank you. The Association TRENDS All-Media Contest is an an- nual competition held ex- clusively for associations, recognizing the most cre- ative and effective commu- nication vehicles developed in the industry over the pri- or year. The 2018 compe- tition included about 300 entries in 23 categories of as- sociation communications. Association TRENDS is dedicated to providing as- sociation executives and in- dustry partners the training, data and insights they need to better understand and serve their organization. BROOKFIELD,WI— The National Funeral Direc- tors Association (NFDA) was honored with the Pin- nacle Award in Associ- ation TRENDS’ 2018 All-Media Contest. The Pinnacle Award is the top honor across all categories in the All-Media Contest. NFDA’s video, for which it also earned the Gold Award in the “CD, Video, Podcast or PSA” category, was one of nearly 300 entries. The video For all that you do… thank you was initial- ly shown during the open- ing general session of the 2018 NFDA Internation- al Convention and Expo. It features a collage of im- ages from films submitted as part of the Remember- NFDA Leadership Conference: Building Passionate Funeral Service Leaders Continued on Page A37 BROOKFIELD,WI— Funeral professionals who want to make a positive difference as they serve on state and na- tional association boards and committees should make plans to attend the 2019 National Funeral Directors As- sociation (NFDA) Leadership Conference, which will take place July 13-16 at the spectacular Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, CA. Attendees will have ample time to relax, rejuvenate and breathe in clean ocean air, while developing their leadership skills with peers. During the 2019 Leadership Conference, attendees will hear from a variety of experts: NFDA treasurer Randy Anderson and at-large representa- tive Dutch Nie will help state association leaders understand how they can take their commitment to the profession to the next level through service on the NFDA board of directors. In this world, everyone is a virtual reporter. Whether rep- resenting their state, NFDA or their funeral home, a funeral director must always be ready to tell their story in a way that uplifts the profession. Drawing on decades of global experi- ence, Teri Goudie and her teamwill help attendees strength- en their leadership voice every time they communicate. Making his return to the leadership conference is associa- tion management expert James S. DeLizia. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience providing strategic plan- ning, training, and consultative services to non-profit pro- fessional, trade and philanthropic organizations, DeLizia will help attendees become even more effective leaders. Commander Kirk Lippold, United States Navy (Ret.) was in command of the USS Cole when it was targeted by a deadly al Qaeda terrorist attack in 2000, 11 months before 9/11. A compelling storyteller, Lippold’s Five Pil- lars of Leadership offer strategies that instilled integrity into his team members and mitigated crises throughout his naval career. With takeaways for organizations on as- sessing their own successes and failures, his lessons can make the difference when it matters most. The leadership conference wouldn’t be complete without the popular “Breakout by Office” discussions during which association officers and executives talk about challenges they face in their roles and share strategies for success. Attendees can kick off their leadership conference experi- ence by hitting the links at Del Mar Country Club on July Send Us Your News! PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 Email info@nomispublications.com FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Association Officers: