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Page A38 MAY 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Museum Corner Hello sponsors, players, and supporters of the National Museum of Funeral History, The 26th Annual Charity Golf Classic , that was originally scheduled for June 1, 2020, will now take place on Mon- day, November 9, 2020 at the Kingwood Country Club, in King- wood, Texas. We invite you to attend this five-man scramble tournament, which is an excellent opportunity to network with business executives and funeral industry professionals from across the country, as well as sup- port the museum. The Museum Staff and Golf Committee are continuing with all plans and preparations. We are asking for your support now more than ever. This fun- draising event is vital to the sustainment and future growth of the museum. The staff and Board of Directors are grateful for your sup- port each year! We will continue to monitor the spread of the novel coronavi- rus (COVID-19) and will follow recommendations from the Har- ris County Health Care Agency, the Texas Department of Public Health and the CDC. If the circumstances change with this unprecedented global public health issue and it is determined that we are unable to host the event this year, we will evaluate ALL options for our registrants and spon- sors so that everyone can choose the option that works best for them. Our great community has always been committed to health and wellness and together, we will get through this. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support. –Genevieve Keeney, Board of Directors, Golf Committee, and the Staff of the Museum The National Museum of Funeral History located in Houston, Texas, houses the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts and features renowned exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs. It belongs to YOU and everyone in the funeral industry. Visitors can discover the mourning rituals of ancient civilizations, see up-close authentic items used in the funerals of U.S. Presidents and Popes and explore the rich heritage of the industry that cares for the dead. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS www.nomispublications.com Monthly Columns online at Support the museum’s future by securing your 2020 sponsorship commitment! N ational M useum of F uneral H istory C harity G olf C lassic to be held N ovember 9, 2020 Sponsorship opportunities are avail- able. We invite you to join us at the Sponsor Appreciation Night on Sun- day, November 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the National Museum of Funeral His- tory complex. At the event, light hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails will be served among the museum’s 15 permanent exhibits that includes the new George H.W. Bush Memorial Ex- hibit. Guests will have the opportunity to check-in early for the tournament, bid on the silent auction items, and purchase raffle and mulligan tickets. Honoring the compassion and dedi- cation of the funeral industry has been the Museum’s mission since it began in 1992. Today, the Museum houses the nation’s largest collection of funeral ar- tifacts and continues to enlighten visitors about the rich history of funeral service. Confirm your sponsorship today and register for the tournament online at www.nmfh.org . If you are unable to register online, contact the Museum at 281-876-3063. News Educational CCMS holds Fall 2019 Graduation CCMS Fall 2019 Graduates CINCINNATI,OH— On December 14, 2019, 27 amazing Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science graduates offi- cially began their journey into the death care profession. Twenty-four of these graduates received a Bachelors in Mortu- ary Science while three earned an Associ- ates of Applied Science. Randy Schoedinger , 1994 CMMS alumnus and CEO of Schoedinger Fu- neral & Cremation Service in Colum- Continued on Page A39