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Page A38 JULY 2014 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A
The Dawn of a New Day
The 77th Annual Convention Opening Ceremony
The NFD&MA, Inc. celebrates the Dawn of a New Day at the 77th Annual National
Convention and Exposition. You are cordially invited to commemorate ninety years
of historic involvement in communities across this country. This grand affair will be
held on Monday, August 4, at 9:00AM at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The ceremony will
feature elected officials, local celebrities and more.
As we celebrate this milestone, we will also celebrate the centennial (100 Year) celebra-
tions of funeral service firms throughout our association. We are pleased to announce
our keynote speaker Attorney Willie E. Gary, sponsored by The Chestnut Firm .
Attorney Willie E. Gary earned his reputation as “The Giant Killer” by taking down
some of America’s most well-known corporate giants on behalf of his clients. He has
won some of the largest jury awards and settlements in U.S. history, including more
than 150 cases valued in excess of $1 million each. Gary’s amazing success has earned
him national recognition as a leading trial attorney.
Gary has been featured in Ebony magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential Black
Americans.” Forbes magazine has listed him as one of the “Top 50 Attorneys in the
U.S.” He has been highlighted in many of the nation’s most respected media publica-
tions, such as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune , The Boston Globe, Ebony , Jet, People,
Black Enterprise, Fortune, The New Yorker and The National Law Journal. His remarkable
legal career and tireless work on behalf of his clients have been documented on “60
Minutes,” “CBS Evening News,” and ABC’s “World News Tonight with Peter Jen-
nings.” He also made a guest appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” and made a
live appearance on CBS’s “The Early Show” with Bryant Gumbel.
40 & Under Funeral Directors Presents:
Calling all students, apprentices and licensees (age 40 and under)!
Join us Wednesday, August 6, for Mortuary Student Day at the Annual National Con-
vention and Expo. This day, full of excitement and educational offerings will include:
Educational sessions by Ashley Montroy of FrontRunner Pro - “Online Reputation
Management for Funeral Professionals”; Charles Allen of Allen & Allen Associates -
“What You Need To Know and Why It Matters”; résumé building assistance; interview
prep; and an experience of the convention exhibit hall.
This event, hosted by the 40 and Under Funeral Directors of the National Funeral Di-
rectors and Morticians Association, Inc., will give you the opportunity to interact with
licensed professionals with one common goal, to “Come Together for Great Success.”
Registered attendees will be granted access to experience the exhibit hall.
And the Award Goes To....
C ONGRATULATIONS
MR. CHESTER CARY, II, CFSP
2014 ROBERT H. MILLER
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
The National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. cordially invites
you to celebrate the 2014 Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year, Mr. Chester
Cary, II, CFSP. The Annual NFDMA Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday,
August 5, 2014 at 7:30PM, with an after dinner celebration held from 9:30PM-
Midnight, featuring National Recording FOAM Production Artists, Kellee John-
son, Dion Arnold, Luke Mercer, Luchus McShan & Dwight Piper.
The National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.
Celebrates 90 Years of Service at
The 77th Annual National Convention & Exposition
August 2-6, 2014
Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas
National Service of
Remembrance
Gathering with friends and family to share favorite stories and com-
forting one another at a difficult time is an important step in the
grieving process. The National Funeral Directors and Morticians
Association, Inc. will observe the National Service of Remem-
brance to celebrate, honor and reflect on the lives of our deceased
members, friends and colleagues. The service will be in conjunction
with Monday’s Opening Ceremony and will include presentations
by NFDMA Youth, National Association of Young Entrepreneurs
(NAYE) representatives, musical selections and a message of en-
couragement. We proudly speak their names in tribute!
In Remembrance of Our Beloved Members:
Mr. James R. Barnes - Georgia
Mrs. Doris Furbush - Illinois
Mr. Gardner Adams - Louisiana
Mr. Joe W. Dickens, Jr. - North Carolina
Mr. William Manson - North Carolina
Mr. John Amanda - South Africa
Rev. Dr. Samuel Booker Marshall - South Carolina
Mr. Michael G. Thornwell - South Carolina
Mr. Alphanse A. “A. A.” Tucker - Virginia
Past National President Joyce B. Tucker - Virginia
Event tickets can be purchased by
contacting the NFDMA National Office at
770-969-0064 or nfdma@nfdma.com
Vis it www.nfdma.com
PUBLIC DAY 2014
Live In Peace | Stop the Violence | Save Our Sons and Daughters
FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND BIKERS 4 LIFE AWARENESS RIDE
THE SOLEMN MOTORCADE OF H EARSES & M OTORCYCLES
STOP THE VIOLENCE RALLY & P RESS CONFERENCE
SUNDAY , AUGUST 3, 2014 | 2:00PM - 3:15PM
THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
A motorcade of hearses and motorcycles will form at the Inspiring Body of
Christ Church and begin weaving through the streets of Dallas en route to the
Hilton Anatole for a rally and press conference against violence. This reclaim-
ing of our children’s lives will feature remarks from national and local govern-
ment officials, NFDMA, IFDA of Texas and the community.
The NFDMA Public Day will offer 2 CEU credits for those in attendance.
Sponsored by:
The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. and
The Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas, Inc.
Mortuary Student Day 2014