Unity In The Port City! · cordially invites you to the 2019 Annual National Convention and Exposition. Our 82nd Annual National Convention & Exposition will be held August 3-8, 2019

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Unity In The Port City!

The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. proudly presents and cordially invites you to the 2019 Annual National Convention and Exposition. Our 82nd Annual National Convention & Exposition will be held August 3-8, 2019 in Mobile, AL. This celebration of the death care industry will bring over 1500 professionals together to learn from the world’s best educators and suppliers. A week of greatness will give attendees an experience of a lifetime. We are super excited to partner with our sponsors the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, Batesville Casket Company, Beryl Martin, C & J Financial, Dunk Law Firm, Funeral Home Gifts, Kelley Law Firm, Noamis Publications, Remembrance Keepsakes, and The Witherspoon Law Group. With this wonderful collaboration, we will offer 20 hours of continuing education. This registration guide will give you a complete overview of what to expect at this year’s meeting.

If you have any questions, contact your National Office Staff:

Executive Director / Sponsors / Advertisements Carol T. Williams, Ed.D, CFSP, CPC, COCP, CFSGM

770-969-0064 ext.12 [email protected]

Meeting Planner / Expo Registration / Membership /Education Ella M. Young Brandon Sapp [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 770-969-0064 ext.13

770-969-0064 ext. .11

Scope Magazine/ Tradeshow Associate Office Administration/ Reports Sanchez Burns Valeria S. Clark [email protected] [email protected] 770-969-0064 ext.16 770-969-0064 ext. 10

Bookkeeper Verlez L. Wells [email protected] 770-969-0064 ext.18

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Table of Contents

Unity In The Port City!

THE AGENDAS Tentative Convention Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Official Affiliate Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Mortuary Education Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (N.A.Y.E.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Annual Youth Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

THE EDUCATION COMMISSION

Education Program Overview & CEU Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

New Member & 1st Time Convention Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Service of Remembrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Welcome Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Opening Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Exposition & NFDMA History Museum Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-25 Exhibitors List (as of 5/1/19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Carol’s Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SPECIAL EVENTS The All White Jazz Brunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cigar & Scotch Education Institute Fundraiser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Undertakers Carnival Soiree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

SOUVENIR JOURNAL INFORMATION Pricing & Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Journal Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

TRAVEL/HOTEL/REGISTRATION INFORMATION Travel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hotel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Youth Registration Forms & Waivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 NAYE Registration Forms & Waivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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Convention Agenda

~Unity In The Port City~

Please Note: This is a tentative agenda for the 2019 Annual Convention.

The final convention agenda will be a part of your convention meeting guide and distributed at the convention.

Saturday, August 3, 2019

10:00AM—8:00PM NFDMA Pre-Show Marketplace Open

3:00PM—8:00PM NFDMA Convention Registration Open

Members, Guests, NAYE, Youth & Exhibitors

5:00PM—9:00PM Committee Meetings

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Convention Agenda


Sunday, August 4, 2019

8:00AM—9:45AM Executive Committee Meeting

9:00AM—6:00PM NFDMA Convention Registration Open

Members, Guests, NAYE, Youth & Exhibitors


9:00AM—6:00PM Committee Meetings

9:00AM—10:00AM NFDMA Choir Rehearsal

10:00AM—11:30AM 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

12:00Noon—2:00PM All White Jazz Brunch **Convention Badge Is Required For Entrance**

At The Government Plaza |205 Government St. |Downtown Mobile, AL

See page 29 for more details.

Hosted By: Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc.

3:00PM—4:00PM New Members & First Time Convention Attendees Orientation

“Who Is NFDMA, Inc? New Members Orientation” (1 CEU)

Facilitated By: Carole Jones Banks

3:00PM—4:00PM Educational Breakout Presentation

“Succession & Estate Planning—The Next Generation” (1 CEU)

Facilitated By: Laurie Douglas Esq.

4:30PM—6:00PM Board of Directors Meeting

(This session is open to ALL members. It is mandatory for Board Members.

Board Members have voting rights) ***BADGE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY***

6:30PM Cigar & Scotch Fundraiser

Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel

64 South Water Street| Mobile, AL 36602 See page 30 for more details.

Hosted By: NFDMA Education Institute

8:00PM-10:00PM Welcome Reception –Welcome To Mardi Gras

***Ticketed Event*** {One (1) Included In Convention Registration}

Co-Sponsored In Part By: Dunk Law Firm



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Convention Agenda

~Unity In The Port City~ Monday, August 5, 2019

It’s Your Decision: Owners & Managers Day

Educational sessions are open to all attendees.

7:00AM—8:00AM Devotional Service

8:00AM—9:30AM Annual President’s Breakfast

(Executive Committee, State Presidents & District Governors Only)



Closed from 10:00AM-1:00PM for the Opening Ceremony

10:00AM—12:00Noon Unity In The Port City Convention Opening Ceremony

& Centennial Firm Recognition (2 CEUs)

1:00PM—2:00PM Educational Presentation (1 CEU)

“Transparency In Funeral Insurance Assignments Funding”

Facilitated By: Daryl Wallace

1:00PM—2:00PM Breakout Roundtable Educational Presentation (1 CEU)

“Best Practice Training For Employees”

Moderated By: LaCheryl Aikens, CFSP & Raymond Patterson CFSP

2:15PM—3:15PM Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU)

“Pre-Arrangements & Its Impact on The Future Of Your Funeral Home”

Facilitated By: Carolyn Whigham, CFSP

2:30PM—3:30PM Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU)

“Risk Management”

Facilitated By: Oriville Dunk Esq. (The Dunk Law Firm-Houston, TX)



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Convention Agenda

~Unity In The Port City~ Monday, August 5, 2019

It’s Your Decision: Owners & Managers Day

Educational sessions are open to all attendees

3:30PM—4:30PM Past National Presidents Meeting

3:30PM—5:30PM Breakout Educational Presentation (2 CEUs) (Embalming Seminar)

“Embalming– Facial Reconstruction, Seeing Is Believing”

Facilitated By: Karl Wenzel

5:30PM—6:30PM Candidate Chat– Round Table (1 CEU)

Sponsored By: The Birdies

7:30PM—12:00Midnight “The Undertakers Carnival Soiree” **Ticketed Event**

(Contact AFDMA, Inc.) See page 31 for more details.

Hosted By: Alabama Funeral Directors Association, Inc.



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Convention Agenda


Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Funeral Service in the 21st Century: Industry Hot Topics




Closed from 11:45AM-1:00PM

8:30AM—10:30AM Opening Business Session

(This session is open to ALL members. All NFDMA General Licensed Members have

voting rights) ***BADGE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY***

11:00AM—12:30PM Educational Presentation (1.5 CEUs)

Sponsored By: Batesville

1:00PM—6:00PM Exhibit Hall & NFDMA Funeral History Museum

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

(Only 2 CEU issued for both days)

3:00PM—4:30PM Educational Breakout Session ( 1.5 CEU)

“How To Become A Certified Funeral Service Practitioner

& CFSP Recognition Celebration”

Facilitated By: Patty Hutcheson CFSP, Cheryl Anderson CFSP, Ernest Adams Jr., CFSP

4:00PM—5:00PM Political Action Committee (PAC) Zumba Class

6:00PM—7:00PM The International Honors Reception

7:30PM—9:30PM The Annual NFDMA Robert H. Miller

Professional of the Year Awards Dinner

Doors Open at 7:00PM ***Ticketed Event***

10:00PM—1:00AM A Night with the NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors

***Ticketed Event for Mortuary Students, Apprentices***



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Convention Agenda

~Unity In Port City~

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The Funeral Profession on the Horizon Sponsored In Part By: NFDMA , Inc 40 & Under



8:00AM—9:00AM Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU)

“Employers Right & OSHA”

Facilitated By: Brian Kuchnicki

8:00AM—9:00AM Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU)

“Embalming Roundtable Discussion”

Moderated By: Kenneth Dupree

8:30AM—9:30AM The Expo Chew-N-Chat

This Event Is By Invitation Only

9:00AM—11:00AM NFDMA Convention Registration Open

9:00AM—10:00AM Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Benefits To Marketing & Advertising Your Firm” Facilitated By: E. Maurice Cook (EM Designs & Marketing Group)

9:00AM—11:00AM Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) “Active Shooters– It Can Happen To You” Facilitated By: Karla Baldini (Fortress Consulting)

10:00AM—2:00PM Exhibit Hall Open & NFDMA Funeral History Museum (Only 1 CEU issued for Both Days)

11:00AM Carol’s Community Activity

1:00PM Exhibit Hall Grand Prize Drawing (Winners will be chosen only from those present at the time of drawing)


The final convention agenda will be a part of your convention meeting guide and distributed at the convention

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Convention Agenda

~Unity In Port City~


The Funeral Profession on the Horizon Sponsored In Part By: NFDMA , Inc 40 & Under


2:30PM—3:30PM Closing Business Session (This session is open to ALL members. All NFDMA General Licensed Members

have voting rights) ***BADGE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY***

3:45PM—5:00PM The Inaugural Ceremony of the 67th National President &

2019-2021 National Elected Officers (Followed By Officers & Committee Chairs Orientation)

5:30PM—6:00PM Load Buses For Casino

6:00PM Bus Departs For Casino (Casino In Biloxi, MS)

7:00PM—10:00PM Casino

10:30PM Bus Departs Back To Convention Host Hotel Mobile, AL



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Convention Agenda


Official Affiliate Activities

This is a tentative agenda for NFDMA Auxiliaries & Affiliates. Please contact the appropriate representatives for more information.

• MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019

12:00Noon-2:00PM NFDMA, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon

3:00PM-4:30PM NFDMA, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary Board Meeting

• TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019

3:00PM-4:00PM NFDMA, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting

3:00PM-4:00PM 100 Black Men of Funeral Service, LLC General Meeting

Please note:

Various groups will host hospitality suites nightly. The times and locations for

each suite will be announced at a later date.

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We encourage you to support our auxiliaries and affiliates, however, you should be

mindful of your NFDMA, Inc. obligations when attending these events.

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The final convention agenda will be a part of your convention meeting guide and distributed at the conven-

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Mortuary Education

Agenda Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Mortuary Education Day Educational sessions are open to all attendees.

The sessions on this day will be focused on new and innovative industry ideas.

10:00AM—10:45AM Exhibit Hall Experience (On Your Own)

10:45AM—11:45AM NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors Gives Back

(In Expo Hall)

12:00Noon—1:30PM Lunch On Your Own

2:00PM—3:30PM Mortuary Education Day Educational Presentation (1 CEUs)


The final convention agenda will be a part of your convention meeting guide and distributed at the convention

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N. A. Y. E. Agenda


11:00AM-1:00PM National Family Worship (church attire required)

4:00PM-5:00PM NAYE Registration & Orientation (Attendance Mandatory)

Monday, August 5, 2019

9:00AM-9:30AM “NAYE for Today” Praise Prayer & Direction

10:00AM-12:00Noon Convention Opening Ceremony

12:30PM - 12:50PM NAYE Lunch Break

1:15PM –2:30PM Educational Seminar

8:00PM-10:00PM Game Night ( NAYE Room)


9:00AM-9:30AM “NAYE for Today” Praise Prayer & Direction

11:45AM-5:00PM NAYE Outing

8:00PM - 10:00PM NAYE Old-timers Chat and Games


8:00AM-9:30AM Praise Prayer & Direction

9:45AM-1:00PM NFDMA Community Project & Team Building

1:30PM - 3:00PM NAYE Assessment & Planning Meeting

8:00PM-10:00PM It’s A Party-NAYE Style



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Youth Convention

Agenda

Saturday, August 3, 2019

2:00PM-7:00PM Youth Registration Open


10:00AM-11:30AM National Family Worship Service

2:00PM-7:00PM Youth Registration Open

Monday, August 5, 2019

8:30AM—9:30AM Daily Activity Sign-Up ($95 One Day Pass)

8:30AM—9:30AM Nutritional Breakfast Snack

10:00AM—12:00Noon Convention Opening Ceremony & Lunch

1:00PM—4:00PM Movie/ Game Night

6:00PM Youth Pick-Up

(Youth Must be Picked Up by an adult by this time. Youth will not be allowed to go to their hotel room at anytime without their parent/guardian)


8:30AM—9:30AM Daily Activity Sign-Up ($95 One Day Pass)

8:30AM—9:30AM Nutritional Breakfast Snack

10:00AM—4:00PM Youth Outing (USS Alabama Battleship Park &Bellingrath Gardens & Homes)



Wednesday, August 7, 2019 SHIRTS

9:00AM—2:00 PM Youth Outing ( Mobile Carnival Museum)

2:00PM—3:00PM Lunch

2:30PM—6:00PM DFF African Heritage Trail-Bus Tour 7:00PM—9:00PM Farewell Party-Eastern Shore, Courtesy of C.J. Small



***Parent Drop Off & Pick Up In Youth Activity Room ONLY***



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2019 Educational Program

Attendance Policy for all Educational Seminars

In fairness to our speakers and audience, as well as to satisfy the Continuing Education

requirements of each state and the Academy of Professional Funeral Service,

the following policies will be strictly enforced:

• If you enter a seminar fifteen (15) minutes after it has begun, you will not receive credit for

that session.

• The national office has implemented a barcode scanner system to verify attendance at all

sessions. Therefore, only those states that require the use of State Approved Forms will have a

paper CEU form. All other attendees will have virtual forms. The scanners have been

programmed to automatically shut down fifteen (15) minutes after a session has started. Sign-in

sheets that are “State Specific” will be located outside of each course room. These sheets will

also be removed fifteen (15) after the session has begun.

• State Specific Continuing Education Unit (CEU) forms will be authorized at the end of each

session. Only one (1) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) form will be authorized per attendee.

At the close of the last educational session of the convention, a member of the Education

Commission will be available to collect the forms and place the final NFDMA authorization

on your Continuing Education Unit (CEU) form to verify the hours you received.

• In the event that you must leave the convention early, it is your responsibility to communicate

this to the Education Commission and return your State Specific Continuing Education Unit

(CEU) form to the Education Office to ensure you receive the final NFDMA authorization on

your Continuing Education Unit (CEU) form, verification of the hours you received and your

Certificate of Attendance.

• All attendees except where noted are responsible for filing the Continuing Education

Unit (CEU) form with the appropriate state licensing authority and the Academy.

• At the conclusion of the meeting, attendees will be notified when they are able to download

attendance records from the national website. A certificate of attendance will be provided to

each attendee who participates in the Educational Seminar.

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2019 Exhibitors

As of May 1, 2019

Company ___ ________ Booth

100 Black Men of Funeral Service LLC 511

4 Seasons Custom Clothiers 715

ABM Funding, Inc. 305

Aftercare.com 425

American Benefit Life 619

American Cemetery Supplies 823

American Coach Sales 835

American Mortuary Coolers 221

APFSP 422

Applied Lighting Solutions 616

Armbruster Stageway 335

Artic Designs 821

ASD - Answering Service for Directors 709

Bass-Mollett Publishers 710

Batesville 603

Bondo 707

Bright Corporation 227

Bright White Paper 315

C&J Financial LLC 610

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science 311

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service 621

Continental Computer 201

Cravats' Custom Clothiers 513

Crescent Memorial 802

Custom Shoes by Louie 515

Dunk Law Firm 300

E M Designs Group 308

Eagle Coach 121

Eagle's Wings Air (EWA) 321

Elite Funeral Funding Group, Inc. 426

Elliott Urn & Supply Co. 424

Embrace Designs 722

Everdays 723

Express Funeral Funding 431

Ford Acceptance Corporation 330

Funeral Data Manager 518

Funeral Home Gifts 523

Funeralone 527

Garfield Refining - Precious Metals 618

Heritage Coach 235

Heritage Memorial Funding 713

Infinite Innovations 528

Kates-Boylston Publications 711

Company Booth

Kelco Supply Company 231

Kelley Law Firm 611

Kendall & Associates 716

Legacy Planning & Solutions 427

CompanyLehmann-Peterson 334

Lending USA 712

M. Kenny's Fashions 412

Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions 411

Menz Fashion, Inc. 803

Messenger LLC 217

Michael's Custom Clothes 416

Mortuary Lift Company 617

National Mortuary Shipping 615

NFDA 331

Osiris Funeral Software 309

Passare 420

Phillip's Printing 323

Piedmont Technical College 720

Pierce Companies 314

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science 100

Platinum Funeral Coach 124

Precoa 313

Premier Marketing 200

Pryority Mortuary Shipping 429

Remembrance Keepsakes 302

Rest in Beauty 120

Ring Ring Marketing 703

Robbie Iyer Bespoke 304

Roberts & Downey Chapel Equipment 623

S&S / Superior Coach Company 535

Shiva Shade 317

Southwest Airlines 630

The Champion Company 414

The Dodge Company, Inc. 626

The Engraving House 306

The Whitmore Group 531

The Wilbert Group 310

The Witherspoon Law Group 705

Tied To You 524

Trigard 428

Tukios 421

We Fund Funerals 419

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2019 SOUVENIR JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT INFORMATION

The officers and members of the Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. invite you to help celebrate the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. 82nd National Convention & Exposition August 3-8, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. The 2019 Commemorative Souvenir Journal embraces the theme “Unity In The Port City” The journal aims to show support for this vision and also celebrate 82 years of faithful gatherings of fellow members, colleagues and friends. We welcome advertisers from all segments of the funeral service profession to consider promoting your business and/or product in the journal. This publi-cation is a staple and anticipated item for the annual con-vention and will be a memorable keepsake and tool of reference long after the convention ends.

Copies of the souvenir journal will be distributed to members who registers for the convention and is the best way to advertise your business, product or service. If you are a new member or a first time attendee, it is a perfect way to introduce your firm or organization to the membership. Many souve-nir journals are retained over the years and remind us of the fun, fellowship, professional develop-ment and cherished memories with colleagues from all over the world. This will be a great opportuni-ty to be a part of history, as we celebrate the Convention Anniversary of the National Funeral Direc-tors & Morticians Association, Inc.

PRICING Back Cover ( Full Color) 8 ½” x 11” $5,000.00 Center-Fold (Full Color) 11” x 17” $4,000.00 Inside Back Cover (Full Color) 8 ½” x 11” $2,000.00 Inside Front Cover (Full Color) 8 ½” x 11” $500 Full Page (Color) 8 ½” x 11” $350 Half page (Color) 8 ½” x 11” $250

ADVERTISING DEADLINE

June 13, 2019 Note: Please Make all checks payable to the Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians

Association, Inc. (AFD&MA) All ads and payments must be made no later than June 13, 2019. Ads received electronically without payment will not be honored. Confirmations via email will be sent when both the ad copy, per ad specifications, and payment have been received. There will be No Exceptions.

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2019 SOUVENNIR JOURNAL ADVERTSING SPECIFICATIONS

AD SIZES Back Cover ( Full Color) 8 ½” x 11” Center-Fold (Full Color) 11” x 17” Inside Back Cover (Full Color) 8 ½” x 11” Inside Front Cover (Full Color) 8 ½” x 11” Full Page (Color) 8 ½” x 11” Half page (Color) 8 ½” x 11”

AD GUIDELINES ELECTRONIC FILE FORMATS ACCEPTED ONLY

PDF AND EPS FILES PREFERRED- JPEG FILES IN 300 DPI. OR HIGHER ALSO ACCEPTED

**Please do not send files in Microsoft Word, Web pages, Handwritten Layouts, Power point, Word, Word Perfect or Low Resolution files of any kind.**

• Submissions should be in actual ad size. Rates are based on print ready ad-sized formats

• Files supplied in formats other than those requested and those that require corrections, manipula-

tions or repairs will be subject to additional production charges.

• Color matching is not guaranteed. The printing company nor the AFD&MA, Inc. will be respon-

sible or held liable for typographical errors, inaccuracies or omission in advertising content after

it has been approved for print.

• The signature on the advertisement contract will authorize the printing company and the

AFD&MA, Inc. to publish advertisement in the Souvenir Journal for the 82nd National Conven-

tion & Exposition to be held August 3-8, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama.

• No ads will be printed until full payment is received along with the signed Advertisement Con-

tract.

• All ads must be submitted according to the above guidelines.

• All questions or concerns will be addressed by contacting the Alabama Funeral Directors & Mor-

ticians Association, Inc. directly at:

Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. c/o A. Gail Works

P.O. Box 504 Graceville, FL 32440-0540

Email ad to : [email protected]

Email Subject Line: 2019 NFDMA Expo Ad

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ADVERTISING CONTRACT FOR SOUVENIR JOURNAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE June 13, 2019 Email jpeg or pdf file Ads to: [email protected]

SELECT YOUR AD SIZE ____Back Cover (Full Color) ____Inside Front Cover (Color) ____Inside Back Cover (Full Color) ____Full Page (Full Color) ____Full Page (Black & White) ____Center-Fold (Full Color) Company Name: ____________________________________________________________ Company Contact: ____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________ Method of Payment ____Check Payable to AFD&MA ____Credit Card

**There will be a 5% processing Fee added to all credit card transactions**

Credit Card Number: _______________________________________________________ Name on Card: _______________________________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Security Code: ______________ Billing Address: _______________________________________________________ Cardholders Signature: _______________________________________________________

Mail Contract to: Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc c/o A. Gail Works |Post Office Box 504 | Graceville, Florida 32440-0540

I authorize the Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. to publish the attached advertisement in the 82nd Annual NFDMA Convention & Exposition Souvenir Journal. I understand that placement of ads with the exception of the centerfold, Inside Back and Inside Front Pages are at the discretion

of the AFDMA and the design and print company. I further understand that all payments are final and there will be no refunds.

Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________________

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Travel Information

Airline Information & Ground Transportation

• AIRPORT Mobile Regional Airport Airport Code: MOB • DELTA AIRLINES www.delta.com or 1-800-221-1212 5%-10% Discount Meeting Event Code –NY2QW Enter the code on the main page where the Meeting Event Code is located, then you will enter the SkyBonus# — US0012254 on the next page when you enter your name. You will continue to receive your personal Skymiles and assist the association in building up Skymiles.

• AVIS CAR RENTAL www.avis.com or 1-800-331-1600 The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number is T615799. Please use this AWD number when calling AVIS directly at 1-800-331-1600. https:// www.avis.com/AvisWev/reservation/ReservationsInitializer? &AWD_NUMBER=T615799

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Hotel Information Our host hotel is the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel It should be noted that we have two hotels. All meetings, events will be at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. The exhibit hall

will be in the Mobile Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center ALL room reservations must be made

directly with the hotel online. You can access the hotel link at www.nfdma.com.

Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel 64 South Water Street Mobile, AL 36602 Phone #: 251-438-4000

• $154.00 for Single/Double • $164.00 for Triple/ Quad • $174.00 Concierge Single / Double • $184.00 Concierge Triple • $194.00 Concierge Quad • $300.00 Hospitality One Bedroom (Please Note: This Hotel offers connection to the Mobile Convention Center via skyway bridge)

• A credit card is required for each room you reserve. (Your credit or debit card WILL be charged for one night stay for your reservations,.

• All rates are good for three (3) days prior and three (3) days following the meeting (based on hotel availability and hotel rack rate at the time of booking)

• Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, totaling 14%.

• Suites are very limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the national headquarters for suite reservations at 770-969-0064!

• The Reduced Self Parking Rate is $14 per day and the Valet Parking Rate is $22 per day.

To reserve your room online, visit: www.nfdma.com

The deadline to make your hotel reservation is Sunday, July 7, 2019. THERE WILL BE NO RESERVATION EXTENSIONS. THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM!

HOTEL CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY : In order to receive a full refund of your room deposit, cancellations MUST be made directly through the hotel within 72 hours (3 days) in advance of your scheduled day of arrival. If you are planning to cancel your room for any reason, as a courtesy, please contact the national office FIRST in case there is a waiting list for rooms.

Confirmations • Online registrants will receive an automated registration confirmation. • Hotel confirmation numbers for all registrants (online, fax or mailed) will be sent directly by the

Host Hotel. Be sure to check your confirmation carefully and call the hotel immediately with any corrections or concerns.

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Hotel Information

The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa 26 North Royal Street Mobile, AL 36602 Phone # 251-338-2000

• $154.00 for Deluxe Single/Double • $164.00 for Deluxe Triple/Quad • $169.00 for Corner King Single/Double • $179.00 for Corner King Triple/Quad • $225.00 for King Suite • $250.00 for Executive Suite

• A credit card is required for each room you reserve. (Your credit or debit card WILL be charged for one night stay for your reservations,.

• All rates are good for three (3) days prior and three (3) days following the meeting (based on hotel availability and hotel rack rate at the time of booking)

• Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, totaling 14%. • Suites are very limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the

national headquarters for suite reservations at 770-969-0064!

• The Reduced Self Parking Rate is $14 per day and the Valet Parking Rate is $22 per day.

To reserve your room online, visit: www.nfdma.com

The deadline to make your hotel reservation is Sunday, July 7, 2019. THERE WILL BE NO RESERVATION EXTENSIONS. THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM!

HOTEL CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY : In order to receive a full refund of your room deposit, cancellations MUST be made directly through the hotel within 72 hours (3 days) in advance of your scheduled day of arrival. If you are planning to cancel your room for any reason, as a courtesy, please contact the national office FIRST in case there is a waiting list for rooms.

Confirmations • Online registrants will receive an automated registration confirmation. • Hotel confirmation numbers for all registrants (online, fax or mailed) will be sent directly

by the Hotel. Be sure to check your confirmation carefully and call the hotel immediately with any corrections or concerns.

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Registration Information

How do I register for the 2019 National Convention?

Our registration portal can be located online at www.nfdma.com

You can make payment in two ways: 1) Credit/Debit Card

2) Check/Money Order/Cashier’s Check via U.S. Mail to 6290 Shannon Parkway, Union City, GA 30291

Here are the 7 easy online steps . . . ) Open your internet browser and go to www.nfdma.com

) At the top of the page, click on “Members Only”

) Enter your primary email address *Please note, each registrant MUST have his/her individual email address* 4) Enter your password

) Press Enter

) Click on All Upcoming Events (located on the left side of your screen)

) Follow the links to register for this event

If you are having difficulty with your primary email address or password, please contact the National Headquarters at 770-969-0064.

There is also a registration form included in this booklet.

Registration Rates

• MEMBER REGISTRATION: The Pre-Registration Fee (until Sunday July 7, 2019) is $425.00 and covers all NFDMA planned meal functions (where noted), educational workshops and entrance into the exhibit hall. This amount DOES NOT include the Professional Of The Year Awards Dinner, or PAC Event.. Professional Of The Year Awards Dinner Tickets and PAC event tickets must be purchased separately from your convention registration. PAC Event can not be included on your registration credit card charge or check.. The on-site fee is $525.00.

• PAST PRESIDENTS: The Registration Fee for Past National Presidents of NFDMA, Inc. (until Sunday

July 7, 2019) is $150.00 and covers all NFDMA planned meal functions

(where noted), educational workshops and entrance into the exhibit hall.. This amount DOES NOT include the Professional of The Year Dinner, or the PAC Event. Professional of the Year Awards Dinner and PAC event tickets must be purchased separately from your convention registration. It can not be included on your registration credit card charge or check. The on-site fee is $250.00

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Registration Rates Continued • STUDENT/APPRENTICE MEMBER REGISTRATION: The Registration fee is $75 for student members and $100 for apprentice members and covers all NFDMA planned meal functions (where noted), educational workshops and entrance into the exhibit hall, but it DOES NOT include the Awards Dinner or the PAC Event. PAC event tickets must be purchased separately from your convention registration. It can not be included on your registration credit card charge or check. Students/Apprentices must be a member of NFDMA by Sunday, June 30, 2019 in order to be eligible to receive the student/apprentice member registration rate.

• GUEST(S) OF MEMBER: Guests are welcomed to accompany you to the convention. Upon registration and payment of appropriate fees, your guest(s) will be entitled to attend planned meal functions that include: Welcome Reception, and Exhibits. Fees are $400.00 for pre-registration (until Sunday, July 7, 2019) and $500.00 on-site. This amount DOES NOT include the Awards Dinner or PAC Event. Awards Dinner and PAC event tickets must be purchased separately from your convention registration. PAC event tickets can not be included on your registration credit card charge or check. For guests who do not wish to fully register, individual event tickets may be purchased. See the individual ticket prices located on the registration form. ***PLEASE NOTE: GUESTS REGISTRANTS DO NOT RECEIVE CEU CREDIT***

• NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION: Licensed Funeral Directors and Morticians who are not members of NFDMA may register for the Annual Convention. The Pre-Registration Fee (until Sunday July 7, 2019) is $550.00 and covers all NFDMA planned meal functions (where noted), educational workshops and entrance into the exhibit hall. The on-site fee is $625.00. This amount DOES NOT include the Awards Dinner or PAC Event. Awards Dinner and PAC event tickets must be purchased separately from your convention registration. PAC Event tickets can not be included on your registration credit card charge or check.

• NON-MEMBER STUDENT/APPRENTICE REGISTRATION: The Registration fee is $175 for students/apprentices who are not members of NFDMA. Registrants must include a copy of a valid student ID or apprenticeship license. This fee covers all NFDMA planned meal functions

(where noted), educational workshops and entrance into the exhibit hall, but it DOES NOT include the Awards Dinner ($150.00) or the PAC Event. PAC event tickets must be purchased separately from your convention registration. It can not be included on your registration credit card charge or check.

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Registrations must be submitted by Sunday, July 7, 2019 to be considered pre-registration. Any registration sub-mitted after Sunday, July 7, 2019 is considered a late registration and will be treated as an on-site registration and will not be processed until the opening of convention on-site registration, Saturday, August 3, 2019. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION EXTENSIONS. THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Online Registrations must be submitted by Sunday, July 7, 2019 in order to receive the pre-registration fee.

One-Day Registration Packages are available for Monday, August 5th, Tuesday, August 6th & Wednesday, August 7th. All packages are $250.00 for a full day to include: educational workshops, entrance into the exhibit hall and meals (where noted), with the exception of the Awards Dinner ($150) and PAC Event These tickets can be purchased separately.

Exhibit Hall Only Passes are available for Tuesday, August 6th & Wednesday, August 7th. The cost is $200.00 for a Two-Day Pass, $125.00 for a Tuesday Pass and $150.00 for a Wednesday Pass *Please note individual tickets for Exhibit Hall Activities are not available. Each attendee must have a badge, wristband AND a ticket to enter the hall and enjoy activities within.

EVENT TICKETS:

Individual event tickets can be purchased in advance or On-Site: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Welcome Reception $75.00 **Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Awards Dinner $150.00**

***(Please Note: ALL Awards Dinner Tickets are separate and ARE NOT include with ANY REGISTRATIONS-All tickets are sold separately.)***

Wednesday, August 8, 2017 PAC Event (must be purchased separately from your convention registration with a personal check or credit card)

BADGES: Badges are required for all sessions, except ticketed events. If you lose or damage your badge a fee of $30.00 will be assessed to reprint your badge. NO EXCEPTIONS!

REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All registration cancellations must be submitted in writing on or before Friday, July 19, 2019 in order to receive a refund, minus a $75.00 service fee. Cancellations made after the deadline will not be refunded. All refunds will be processed forty-five (45) days after the close of the convention.

MORE INFORMATION: Most meetings, events will be held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. Exhibit Hall will be held in The Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. Please refer to your Onsite Convention Guide for locations of meetings, évents & exbibits.

Payment Policies Checks, money orders and credit cards will be accepted at the pre-registration rate until Sunday July 7, 2019. Any registration received after this date will be processed on-site (August 3, 2019) and will be charged the ONSITE RATE accordingly. Credit card transactions may incur a 3% processing fee. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONSITE!

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NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC.

82nd ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

with the

THE ANNUAL YOUTH CONVENTION This form is for YOUTH Participants (ages 4-12 ONLY)

Monday, August 5, 2019–Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The Renaissance Hotels of Mobile · Mobile, AL

Pre-Registration Fee $145.00 On-Site Registration Fee $175.00

One Day Registration Fee $95.00 (Monday| Tuesday| Wednesday) Please circle one

Tickets to the Annual Awards Dinner are sold separately at a rate of $75.00 with an attending parent/guardian. Please complete a separate form for EACH youth participant.

We request that you attach a copy of his/her report card and list all special achievements and awards.

Youth Name _________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________________ State_____________________________ Zip code__________________

Telephone ( ) __________________________________ Email ____________________________________________

T-Shirt Size: Please circle one: Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Youth X Large Youth 2X Large

Age________ School_______________________________________________ Current Grade______________________

Awards/Achievements _________________________________________________________________________________

Parents/Legal Guardian Name____________________________________________________________________________

Firm Affiliation_______________________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________ City________________________ State _____ Zip code ________

Telephone ( ) ________________________________ Fax ( ) __________________________________________

List any special health conditions, (i.e., asthma, allergies (food etc.) and diabetes):

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment Method: Cash ________ Check #______ (Make checks payable to NFD&MA, Inc.)

Name on Credit Card__________________________________________________________ CCSC #_________________

(on back of card)

Address associated with Card__________________________________________________________________________

Type of Card_________________ Card #__________________________________________ Exp. Date________________

(All Credit Card Transactions may incur a 3% processing fee)

Signature_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Cell Phones will not be allowed.; Please Leave a contact number with Youth Staff for you to be reached in case of emergency

Please give spending money to kids when going off site to events to purchase gift shop items

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82nd ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION & EXPOSITION

YOUTH PARENTAL CONSENT WAIVER

Parental Consent Waiver must be signed before youth/young adult will be allowed to participate in any activities.

Please complete a separate waiver for each youth/young adult participant.

The undersigned hereby declaring to be the parent or legal guardian of:

Participant’s Full Name

As guardian, I hereby grant permission for said youth/young adult to participate in the activities of the

82nd Annual National Convention of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., in Mo-

bile, Alabama, August 3-8, 2019.

By signing below, I acknowledge and agree that the NFD&MA shall not be held liable for supervision of/or

illness or injury to the above named minor during said minor’s travel to/from or attendance at the 81st An-

nual National Convention of the NFD&MA. In addition, NFD&MA will not be held liable for any reactions to

food or shell fish consumption allergies.

I waive and release the NFD&MA, it’s directors, state chapters, members, affiliates, agents, employees,

successors, assignees and invitees from all liability of whatever nature in connection with the above named

minor, including a waiver and release of any claim or cause of actions against it or them, for personal injury

or property damage of said minor.

I further grant permission for the said minor to travel in and around Mobile, AL and to participate in all

programs and events of the NFD&MA in conjunction with its 82nd Annual National Convention & Exposi-

tion.

I further affirm to have the authority and capacity to execute this instrument in connection with said minor

and acknowledge that the same has been read, understood and/or fully explained to me by an attorney.

Please sign the Parental Consent Waiver and retain a copy for your records.

PARENTAL OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (during convention)

Signature

Print Name ___________________________________________Date _____________________

Home Phone: _________________________________ Work Phone: _______________________

Cell Phone(s) _________________________________________________________(For on-site contact)

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82nd ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

with the

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

This form is for NAYE Participants (ages 13-18 ONLY)

Monday, August 5, 2019 –Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The Renaissance Hotels of Mobile · Mobile, AL

Pre-Registration Fee $150.00 On-Site Registration Fee $175.00

This registration fee will cover all activities and seminars except the Awards Dinner($125.00) .

Please complete a separate form for EACH youth participant.

We request that you attach a copy of his/her report card and list all special achievements and awards.

Youth Name _________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________________ State_____________________________ Zip code__________________

Telephone ( ) __________________________________ Email ____________________________________________

Age________ School_______________________________________________ Current Grade______________________

Awards/Achievements _________________________________________________________________________________

Parents/Legal Guardian Name____________________________________________________________________________

Firm Affiliation_______________________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________ City________________________ State _____ Zip code ________

Telephone ( ) ________________________________ Fax ( ) __________________________________________

List any special health conditions, (i.e., asthma, allergies (food etc.) and diabetes): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment Method: Cash ________ Check #______ (Make checks payable to NFD&MA, Inc.)

Name on Credit Card__________________________________________________________ CCSC #_________________

(on back of card)

Address associated with Card__________________________________________________________________________

Type of Card_________________ Card #__________________________________________ Exp. Date________________

(All Credit Card Transactions may incur a 3% processing fee)

Signature__________________________________________________________________________________________

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82nd ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION & EXPOSITION

NAYE PARENTAL CONSENT WAIVER

Parental Consent Waiver must be signed before youth/young adult will be allowed to participate in any activities.

Please complete a separate waiver for each youth/young adult participant.

The undersigned hereby declaring to be the parent or legal guardian of:

Participant’s Full Name

As guardian, I hereby grant permission for said youth/young adult to participate in the activities of the

82nd Annual National Convention of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., in

Mobile, Alabama, August 3-8, 2019.

By signing below, I acknowledge and agree that the NFD&MA shall not be held liable for supervision of/or

illness or injury to the above named minor during said minor’s travel to/from or attendance at the 81st An-

nual National Convention of the NFD&MA. In addition, NFD&MA will not be held liable for any reactions to

food or shell fish consumption allergies.

I waive and release the NFD&MA, it’s directors, state chapters, members, affiliates, agents, employees,

successors, assignees and invitees from all liability of whatever nature in connection with the above named

minor, including a waiver and release of any claim or cause of actions against it or them, for personal injury

or property damage of said minor.

I further grant permission for the said minor to travel in and around Mobile, Alabama and to participate in

all programs and events of the NFD&MA in conjunction with its 82nd Annual National Convention & Exposi-

tion.

I further affirm to have the authority and capacity to execute this instrument in connection with said mi-

nor and acknowledge that the same has been read, understood and/or fully explained to me by an attor-

ney.

Please sign the Parental Consent Waiver and retain a copy for your records.

PARENTAL OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (during convention)

Signature

Print Name ___________________________________________Date _____________________

Home Phone: _________________________________ Work Phone: _______________________

Cell Phone(s) _________________________________________________________(For on-site contact)

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Fact: Mobile was named after the

Native American Indian tribe

from the region. The French

discovered the Mobilian living in

the area and the named the city

after these intriguing people

Fact: The original Mardi

Gras in the United States

was held in Mobile and

not in New Orleans as is

generally assumed.

Fact : Mobile, AL is often refereed to as

the city of six flags. These comments are

in reference to the fact that Mobile has

had the Flags of six separate countries fly

over her

Fact: The port in Mobile is one of

the twelve biggest ports in the U.S

Fact: Mobile is home to the second largest

natural gas reserve in the entire world.

Fact: Many people actually get

the pronunciation of the name

wrong. The correct way to pro-

nounce Mobile is “Mo-beel”.

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Unity In The Port City! · cordially invites you to the 2019 Annual National Convention and Exposition. Our 82nd Annual National Convention & Exposition will be held August 3-8, 2019