July 2019

Page A33 JULY 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A The 100 Black Women of Funeral Service Relocates African American Funeral Service History Museum History Books to NFDMA LONGWOOD,FL— The 100 Black Wom- en of Funeral Service African American Funeral Service History Museum History Books has relocated to the National Fu- neral Directors and Mortician Associa- tion headquarters in the Matthews Mu- seum Room and will now be managed by Dr. CarolWilliams, executive director and her staff. Its first display of material will be available at the upcoming NFDMA Con- vention in Mobile, AL, August 3-8, 2019. The 100BWFS Traveling Funeral Home Museum, which is an exhibit on a smaller level, will continue to be managed by the 100BWFS staff, Elleanor Starks, histori- an and certified archivist. It will continue to be available for state and national con- ventions by request on a smaller scale with great relevant history and will honor Liv- ing Legends of Funeral Service, Great Fam- ily Legacies, Hall of Fame Funeral Homes and current Honorees depending on the themes of the conven- tion and the exhibit. “We are always looking for Trailblaz- ers and visionaries whose founding and works that re- flect history and progress,” stated president Inez Ad- kins, of the 100BWFS. The Museum staff started se- curing history artifacts about 20 years ago when many of the mem- bers became state historians and held of- fice as past district governors and state presidents in the NFDMA. The history dates back to the freedom of slaves and the opening of historic Belgrave’s Funer- al Home of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, when its female founder sought to be free and take care of her children. Firms like Carl Miller Funeral Home of Camden, NJ and it’s current family firm dating back 5 or 6 generations are represented. Funeral histo- ry is very exciting. It can get you to a place where you want to know more and more. It takes you to places that you never thought you would ever venture. A special thanks to the NFDMA for think- ing outside the box. The 100BWFS wish to thank their funeral home owners and funeral suppliers who have supported the AAFSHM research, consulting work, and convention exhibit so they could share the African Amer- ican Funeral Service History. Tyra Butler and the Matthews Casket Room at NFDMA and the work she started; Nomis Publica- tions, Funeral Home Gifts, Batesville Cas- ket Company, Celebration Covers, Randy Garner, Phil Mathis and others who have supported them for the last 20 years. The 100BWFS are looking forward to the com- mitment of more African American funeral home owners, great family legacies, licensed funeral directors and morticians, state presi- dents, district governors, associations and his- tory buffs serving as historians for displaying their funeral history in the Museum. National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association 82nd Annual Convention & Exposition August 3-8 , 2019 • Rena issance Rivervi ew Pl a z a Hote l , Mobi l e , Al abama Saturday, August 3, 2019 10:00 AM –8:00 PM NFDMA Pre-Show Marketplace Open 2:00 PM –8:00 PM NFDMA Convention Registration Open 5:00 PM –9:00 PM Committee Meetings Sunday, August 4, 2019 8:00 AM –9:45 AM Executive Committee Meeting 9:00 AM –6:00 PM NFDMA Convention Registration Open 9:00 AM –6:00 PM NFDMA Pre-Show Marketplace Open 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Committee Meetings 9:00 AM –10:00 AM NFDMA Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM –11:30 PM Requiem: Annual National Worship & Service of Remembrance Public Day (1 CEU) In remembrance of our beloved members, colleagues & friends. Sponsored in part by Funeral Home Gifts 12:00 PM –2:00 PM All White Jazz Brunch at The Government Plaza Hosted by Alabama Funeral Directors Association, Inc. 3:00 PM –4:00 PM New Members & First Time Convention Attendees Orientation “Who Is NFDMA, Inc? & New Members Orientation” (1 CEU) Facilitated by Carole Jones Banks 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Educational Breakout Presentation “Succession & Estate Planning–The Next Generation” (1 CEU) Facilitated by Laurie Douglas Esq. 4:30 PM –6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 PM Cigar & Scotch Education Institute Fundraiser. Hosted by NFDMA Education Institute 7:30 PM –10:00 PM Welcome Reception –Welcome To Mardi Gras Co-Sponsored in part by Dunk Law Firm Monday, August 5, 2019 It’s Your Decision: Owners & Managers Day 7:00 AM –8:00 AM Devotional Service 8:00 AM –9:30 AM Annual President’s Breakfast 8:00 AM –5:00 PM NFDMA Pre-Show Marketplace Open 8:00 AM –5:00 PM NFDMA Convention Registration Open 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Unity In The Port City Convention Opening Ceremony & Centennial Firm Recognition (2 CEUs) 1:00 PM –2:00 PM Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Transparency In Funeral Insurance Assignments Funding” Facilitated by Daryl Wallace 1:00 PM –2:00 PM Breakout Roundtable Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Best Practice Training For Employees” Moderated by LaCheryl Aikens, CFSP & Raymond Patterson CFSP 2:15 PM –3:15 PM Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Pre-Arrangements-Its Impact onThe Future Of The Funeral Home” Facilitated by Carolyn Whigham, CFSP 2:30 PM –3:30 PM Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Risk Management” Facilitated by Oriville Dunk Esq. (The Dunk Law Firm) 3:30 PM –4:30 PM Past National Presidents Meeting 3:30 PM –5:30 PM Breakout Educational Presentation (2 CEUs) “Embalming– Facial Reconstruction, Seeing is Believing” Facilitated by Karl Wenzel, CFSP 5:30 PM –6:30 PM Candidate Chat– Round Table (1 CEU) Sponsored by The Birdies 7:30 PM –12:00 AM “The Undertakers Carnival Soiree” Hosted by Alabama Funeral Directors Association, Inc. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Funeral Service in the 21st Century: Industry Hot Topics 7:00 AM –8:00 AM Devotional Service 8:00 AM –5:00 PM NFDMA Convention Registration Open 8:30 AM –10:30 AM Opening Business Session 11:00 AM –12:30 PM Educational Presentation (1.5 CEUs) Sponsored by Batesville 1:00 PM –6:00 PM Exhibit Hall & NFDMA History Museum Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (2 CEUs issued for both days) 3:00 PM –4:30 PM Educational Breakout Session (1.5 CEU) “How To Become A Certified Funeral Service Practitioner & CFSP Recognition Celebration” Facilitated By: Patty Hutchenson CFSP, Cheryl Anderson CFSP, Ernest Adams Jr., CFSP 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Political Action Committee Event (Zumba Class) 6:00 PM –7:00 PM The International Honors Reception 7:30 PM –9:30 PM The Annual NFDMA Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year Awards Dinner 10:00 PM –1:00 AM A Night with the NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors Wednesday, August 7, 2019 The Funeral Profession on the Horizon Sponsored in part by NFDMA, Inc 40 & Under 7:00 AM –8:00 AM Devotional Service 8:00 AM –9:00 AM Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Employers Right & OSHA” Facilitated by Brian Kuchnicki 8:00 AM –9:00 AM Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Embalming Roundtable Discussion” Moderated by Kenneth Dupree 8:30 AM –9:30 AM The Expo Chew-N-Chat 9:00 AM –11:00 AM NFDMA Convention Registration Open 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Benefits To Marketing & Advertising Your Firm” Facilitated by E. Maurice Cook (EM Designs & Marketing Group) 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (2 CEUs) “Active Shooters-It Can Happen To You” Facilitated by Karla Baldini (Fortress Consulting) 10:00 AM –2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open & NFDMA Funeral History Museum (2 CEUs issued for Both Days) 11:00 AM Carol Community Activity 1:00 PM Exhibit Hall Grand Prize Drawing (Must be present to win) 2:30 PM –3:30 PM Closing Business Session 3:45 PM –5:00 PM The Inaugural Ceremony of the 67th National President & 2019-2021 National Elected Officers 6:00 PM Bus Departs For Casino 10:30 PM Bus Departs Back To Convention Host Hotel nfdma CONVENTION AGENDA