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Atlanta 2019! National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc.

An International Association

2019 ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE MEETING

OCTOBER 19, 2019 – OCTOBER 21, 2019

RENAISSANCE ATLANTA WAVERLY HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER 2450 GALLERIA PARKWAY ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339

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Dear NFDMA Family & Friends:

Greetings! The Annual Board of Directors Meeting and Administrative & Finance Meeting is scheduled for October 19-

21, 2019 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. Enclosed in this packet are your registration materials, including the

tentative agenda and a listing of special events.

The following sessions will take place during this meeting:

• Orientation for New Officers, Committee Chairs and Current Officers

• Committees will meet with their committee members to plan their strategies for 2020 and receive directions from the

national president

• Committees will have a chance to submit budget requests for 2020

• Review of the 2019 annual convention budget

• Establishment of the 2020 operating budget

• Exploration of new partnerships and fundraisers for NFDMA

Special arrangements for reduced air transportation fares have been made with Delta Airlines, along with special rates for

car rentals through AVIS.

If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact the National Headquarters at 770-969-0064 or

nfdma@nfdma.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta for the Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting!

Sincerely,

The Staff of the National Headquarters

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1:00PM—6:00PM Registration Open

5:00PM—9:00PM

Committee Meetings Available for individual committee meetings

Please contact Mrs. Valeria Clark at the National Headquarters to reserve a meeting time

(770) 969-0064 or nfdma@nfdma.com

8:00PM

Ricky Smiley Comedy Club (Ticketed Event)

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

9:00AM –5:00PM Registration Open

10:00AM—6:00PM

Committee Meetings Available for individual committee meetings

Please contact Mrs. Valeria Clark at the National Headquarters to reserve a meeting time

(770) 969-0064 or nfdma@nfdma.com

10:00 AM—11:30PM

FALL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE ON PROPERTY

12:00PM—2:00PM Executive Committee Meeting

2:30PM—3:30PM Budget Hearings

Held By: George J. Durham Jr., CFSP — Vice-President

4:00PM—5:30PM Administrative & Finance Committee Meeting

This is the finance committee meeting ONLY!

6:00PM—7:00PM This session is open to all members. It is mandatory for Board

Members. Board Members have voting rights.

Annual Administrative & Finance Meeting ***Badge Required For Entry***

7:30PM-10:30PM

“It’s A Western Welcome Reception” This is a ticketed event. (One ticket included with registration)

$40.00 for each additional person

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7:30AM—8:30AM A Time of Devotion

8:00AM—11:00AM Registration Open

9:00AM—12:30PM This is NFDMA Spirit Day! Please wear your favorite NFDMA

Attire! We will also have NFDMA apparel to purchase!

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***

12:30PM—2:00PM Luncheon

This is a ticketed event. (One ticket included with registration) $50.00 for each additional person

2:00PM—5:00PM This session is open to all members. It is mandatory for Board

Members. Board Members have voting rights.

Board of Directors Meeting Resumed ***Badge Required For Entry***

5:00PM—7:00PM Epsilon Nu Delta Meeting

7:00PM—8:00PM

National Funeral Directors & Morticians Mortuary Scholarship Foundation Inc.

Meeting

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M E E T I N G A D J O U R N E D

Please make your airline reservations to depart Atlanta after 8:00 PM on Monday, October 21, 2019.

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8:00AM—4:00PM

CANA Cremation Operations Certification Program

(Please Refer to Page 9 For More Info)

Please Register on the CANA website

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GENERAL INFORMATION Hotel Information The host hotel for the Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting is the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel, 2450 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. The hotel can be contacted at 770-953-4500 Bask in the luxury of the re-imagined spaces, superb service and thoughtful amenities at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Ho-tel & Convention Center. Set adjacent to the Cobb Galleria Centre, our hotel is an ideal home-base for convention goers. Within the hotel, event planners have access to nearly 66,000 square feet of ballrooms and meeting spaces, well-supported by expert catering and technology. Every spacious, updated hotel room or suite includes plush bedding, a mini-refrigerator and well-lit desk; many enjoy ballpark views. Club-level rooms offer access to the hotel's exclusive lounge and perks. Up-grade to a luxury suite for expanded living and dining areas, ideal for those traveling with families or entertaining. The up-scale property boasts a full-service spa, delicious restaurants, an indoor saltwater pool, outdoor pool and modern gym. When you are ready to explore, you can easily walk to SunTrust Park or The Battery Atlanta. We're also near world-class performances at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Hotel Reservations & Payments All room reservations must be made directly through the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center.

(Please do not send hotel reservation information or deposits to the national office. The Nation-al Office will not be responsible for any hotel logistics.) A credit card is required to make a reservation and

it will only be used to guarantee your reservation. The card will not be charged by the hotel. THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019. Make hotel reservations by following the link on our website at www.nfdma.com. Or if you prefer, you may call (404) 262-3344 and ask for group code for the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc.

Room Rates Standard King Rooms $119.00 Standard Double Rooms $119.00 A 14% tax will be added to your room rate. An additional $3.00 per night Georgia Recreational Tourism Fee and $5.00 per night, State of Georgia Hotel/Motel Fee, will be added to your room. Room rates are good for two (2) days prior to and two (2) days after the meeting. Hotel Cancellations and Refunds All hotel reservations must be cancelled directly with the hotel, 48 hours prior to your arrival date. If you plan to cancel your room reservation(s), please contact that national office first, to see if there is a waiting list.

Meeting Registration Registration for the 2019 Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting is open to all licensed members, apprentices, students and guests at www.nfdma.com. Registration Fees The registration fee for each member is $100.00 ($150.00 for non-member licensed professionals). The guest registration fee is $75.00 per person. Apprentices and students are invited to attend for a fee of $50.00. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019.

Registration Cancellations Registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to the national office no later than, Friday, October 4, 2019 in order to receive a refund, minus the $25.00 administrative fee. After Friday, October 4, 2019, you will not be able to receive a refund. All registration refunds will be processed thirty (30) days after the close of the meeting.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

AIRLINE INFORMATION DELTA AIRLINES www.delta.com

• 5%-10% discount

• Meeting Event Code : NY2QW

• 1-800-221-1212 Enter the code on the main page where the Meeting Event Code is located then you will enter the Sky Bonus #US0012254 on the next page where you will enter your name. You will continue to receive your SkyMiles and assist the association in building up SkyMiles points.

Note a processing fee may occur when calling the airlines. Please provide agents with the code or group name to receive the discount available

Rental Car Information AVIS www.avis.com

• Disc# T615799 1-800-331-1600

GENERAL SERVICES GROUND TRANSPORTATION This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

HOTEL PARKING: Self overnight parking is: Complimentary Valet parking is $34.00 per day.

LIMOUSINES & SEDANS A-Watkins Limousine Upscale Limousine 404.758.3181 404.456.5134 Andre Gates (call for rates) Tyrone Sams (call for rates) Website: awatkinslimo.com Email: upscaletsams@gmail.com Email: info@awatkinslimo.com

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Upcoming Events

2020 Enrichment & Leadership Summit — February 9-12, 2020 Hosted By: NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors

Atlanta, GA

2020 Annual House of Representatives Meeting — April 18-22, 2020 Atlanta Airport Marriott—Atlanta, GA

83rd Annual National Convention & Exposition — August 1-6, 2020 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center - National Harbor, MD

NFDMA, INC.

SPIRIT DAY 2019

Monday, October 21, 2019 has been set aside as NFDMA, Inc. Spirit Day 2019! Please wear your favorite NFDMA Attire! (Yes even to the Board of Directors Meeting) We will also have NFDMA apparel to purchase! Make sure you take pictures and use the hashtag: #nfdmaspiritday19

For NFDMA, Inc. Spirit Day, we encourage all members, apprentices, students, friends, vendors, families and supporters of NFDMA, Inc. to wear association apparel.

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Amount Enclosed:

$ ____________

National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. 2019 Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting

Registration Form Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel ~ Atlanta, Georgia ~ October 19-21, 2019

Please use a separate registration form for each registrant.

Registration Date

___/___/___

Title Preference: (please circle one) Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Reverend Minister Elder Bishop Attorney Other:___________

REGISTRANT: _______________________________________________________________________________ (First) (M.I.) (Last) (Suffix)

COMPANY NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ______________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIPCODE: __________________

OFFICE #: ( )____________________ FAX #: ( ) _________________________

PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________ CELL #: ( ) ___________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: __________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: _______________________ Membership Information: Are you a current Licensed National Member?____ Are you a current Student/Apprentice National Member? (Please circle one)

Certifications:

Are you a current CFSP? ___ Are you a current CPC? ___ Are you a current CFSGM? ___ Other _____________

Affiliation: What state (s) are you affiliated with? _______________________________

Registrant Type and Fee: Registration Closes at MIDNIGHT on Friday, September 27, 2019

□ Licensed Professional - $100.00 [non-member $150.00] □ Mortuary Student - $50.00

□ Guest - $75.00 □ Apprentice/ Intern - $50.00 Additional Event Tickets: If you have registered above, the welcome reception and luncheon are included in your registration. You may desire to order more. □ Additional Welcome Reception: ___ x $40.00 = $_____ □ Additional Luncheon:___ x $50.00 = $_____

Payment Method: You may also register online at www.nfdma.com Last Day to Pre-Register is Friday September 27, 2019

□Check #________ □Credit Card (type) _____ Credit Card # _________________________________

Signature_______________________________ Name as it appears on card________________________ Exp. Date__ ____ BILLING ADDRESS ASSOCIATED WITH CARD: STREET #____________________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIPCODE: _______________

Make payment payable to: NFDMA, Inc. | 6290 Shannon Parkway | Union City, Georgia 30291

Phone: 770-969-0064 | Fax: 770-969-0505

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NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS

& MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. 6290 SHANNON PARKWAY | UNION CITY, GEORGIA 30291

770.969.0064 (PHONE) | 770.969.0505 (FAX)

NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. 6290 SHANNON PARKWAY | UNION CITY, GEORGIA 30291

© BOD 2019