October 2022

Page A21 October 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A 2022 NFDA International Convention & Expo Baltimore, Maryland | October 9-12 2022 NFDA Convention Preview John O’Leary Author, Motivational Speaker, Live Inspired Podcast Host Embrace Your Thoughts, Elevate Your Life It’s harder than ever to be a funeral director today. You work longer hours, and the job is more demanding, which can lead to burn out and stress beyond imagination. Some days, it’s easy to feel like the cards are stacked against you, but you can be empowered by your circumstances and overcome them. John O’Leary knows a thing or two about overcoming unimaginable circumstances. As a child, John was burned on 100% of his body and was given a less than 1% chance to live. With those conditions, he could have given up, but he changed his way of thinking and focused on having a positive perspective. John will share how thoughts are powerful and can change your life. What would it look like if you focused on uplifting your thoughts? How would your life change for the better? Get ready to be moved to elevate your life! Wednesday, October 12 Kindra Hall Award-Winning Author and Storytelling Expert Stories that Stick: The Irresistible Power of Strategic Storytelling Through compelling research, profound case studies, and captivating stories of her own, Kindra will reveal the psychology behind strategic storytelling and demonstrate how to fully take advantage of it. Businesses, brands, marketing teams, and leaders at all levels are desperately trying to capture attention and resonate with consumers who expect more. Is there a secret weapon? A silver bullet to humanize and connect? Yes. The answer is strategic storytelling. Far from jargon or fluff, Kindra’s approach to storytelling is razor-sharp and immediately actionable. The result: Using Kindra’s blueprint for effective storytelling, you’ll leave empowered and equipped to captivate customers, build better relationships, or blow up your brand by leveraging the irresistible power of your stories. Monday, October 10 Sergeant Dakota Meyer US Marine Corps Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient The Way Forward: Mastering Life’s Toughest Battles and Discovering Your Purpose Following an attack on his comrades in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer showed the ultimate level of courage and determination by entering the “killing zone” and saving the lives of many Afghan and American troops. Meyer draws from his military memoirs and lessons learned in his postmilitary experiences to lead a candid conversation on what it takes to survive, thrive, and tackle your biggest obstacles—whether in combat or in everyday life. As he reveals to audiences, the first step in moving forward is to learn from the past, but not let it define who you are or what you’re capable of in the present or the future. Outlining the importance of purpose and actionable steps each person can take to discover their own, Meyer reveals the way forward when it comes to putting life’s toughest battles into perspective, defining what matters most, and creating legacies. Tuesday, October 11 22nd Annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic Sunday, October 9 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Shotgun Start (Scramble Format) Motor coach departs from the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor at 6:15 a.m. Now in it’s 22nd year, the Funeral Service Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic has raised more than $1.5 million in support of its mission to invest in people and programs that strengthen funeral service and lift up grieving communities. Gather a foursome of friends, colleagues and clients for the annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic. This year’s event takes place at the world-class Whiskey Creek Golf Club, located 45 minutes from downtown Baltimore. Both the bold and the cautious golfer will find a route on this honest – yet dramatic – course, designed by J. Michael Poellot and Ernie Els. Each hole challenges a player’s shot-making ability and offers risks and rewards. Strategic and creative shots will fare best on this dynamic course, which features several elevated tees, a fairway forking around the stone ruins of an old farmhouse, and a free-flowing creek. Dramatic views of the Catoctin Mountains and an all-around spectacular setting make Whiskey Creek’s beauty and play unforgettable. Volunteer Opportunity Habitat For Humanity Saturday, October 8 7 AM – 4:30 PM Join NFDA as we help Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake improve a Baltimore community and make home ownership a reality for a local family. There are three easy ways to support Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake: volunteer for the day, donate, or sponsor the build. To make a donation or to sponsor this event, download the Habitat for Humanity online donation and sponsorship form at convention.nfda.org. Keynote Speakers NFDA Members Elect Officers to Serve on Board of Directors BROOKFIELD,WI— In the first contested officer election since 2018, eligible voting members of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) elected the following individuals to serve as officers on the Board of Directors: President-elect Doug- Daniel J. Ford Christopher P. Robinson Douglas R. Nie II las R. “Dutch” Nie II; Treasurer Christopher Payne Robinson; and Secretary Daniel J. Ford. The officers will serve one-year terms of office that begin on October 13, immediately following the 2022 NFDA International Convention and Expo in Baltimore, MD. From August 1-14, 1,404 votes were cast by eligible voting members. Votes were cast online through a secure balloting system run by YesElections. Winners of the officer elections are determined by a plurality vote. The results were: • Election for President-elect: Nathan Morris, Morris Family Services and Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, Owensboro, KY: 21.3% (297 Votes); and Douglas R. “Dutch” Nie II, CFSP, CCO, Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ann Arbor, MI: 78.7% (1,098 Votes) • Election for Treasurer: Larnique L. Mickens, Heritage Mortuary Inc, Las Vegas, NV: 28.0% (389 Votes); and Christopher Payne Robinson, CFSP, CCO, Robinson Funeral Home, Easley, SC: 72.0% (1,002 Votes) • Election for Secretary: Linda Allan Earl, CFSP, Allan & Ciuferi Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL 45.0% (625 Votes); and Daniel J. Ford, CFSP, CCSP, Alderson-Ford Funeral Home, Cheshire, CT: 55.0% (763 Votes) Continued on page A29

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