Page A24 November 2024 ASSOCIATION NEWS Mindset Matters DEADTalks February 4-6, 2025 | Park MGM Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV Successful sales strategies start here. Featuring internationally recognized consultant, speaker and coach, Matthew Pollard! Register today at iccfa.com/sales Save the date! Wappner to Serve as FIAT-IFTA President Bill Wappner (center) pictured with the 2024-26 Board BROOKFIELD,WI— NFDA past president Bill Wappner, who has been serving as the United States representative to the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Thanathologues (International Federation of Thanatologists Associations; FIAT-IFTA) since 2017, was installed as president during its 2024 convention, which took place September 18-20 in Krakow, Poland. Wappner is the fourth funeral director from the United States to serve as president of FIAT-IFTA. He follows Raoul Pinette (197678), Ronald Whiston (1978-80) and William Hocker (1992-94). Wappner’s continued leadership in FIAT-IFTA not only showcases the expertise of United States funeral service professionals on the global stage but also strengthens NFDA’s international ties within the profession, fostering the exchange of knowledge and best practices. Since the foundation of the FIAT-IFTA Federation in 1970 the delegates of the National Members elect and nominate the members of the FIAT-IFTA Board at the biennial General Assembly of the Membership. The term of the FIAT-IFTA Board is two years. The secretary and the treasurer may be reelected. Other members of the FIAT-IFTA 20242026 Board 2024-2026 are: Johan Dexters, Belgium, 1st Vice president; Mylena Cooper, Brazil, 2nd Vice president; Idermaa Garavsuran, Mongolia, 3rd Vice president; Emerson De Luca, United Kingdom, Executive Secretary; Atanas Argirov, Bulgaria, Treasurer; and Marek Cichewicz, Poland, Immediate Past President. FIAT-IFTA comprises members from across the globe and focuses on uniting funeral service associations worldwide to promote professional standards, encourage cultural exchange and advocate for the industry in the international arena. Learn more at www.thanos.org/en. info@NomisPublications.com PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY News Send us your news! We Welcome Industry News from YOU! 1-800-321-7479 www.NomisPublications.com NOW IN STOCK! THE 2025 EDITIONS
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