Decide Commit Succeed 1 2016
2:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 4:00PM 5:30PM 4:00PM 5:30PM 5:00PM 9:00PM 9:00PM Until Saturday, July 30, 2016 NFDMA Convention Registration Open Members, Guests, NAYE, Youth NFDMA Pre-Show Marketplace Open Convention Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1.5 CEUs) The Anatomical Program Presented By: Richmond Medical Examiners Officer Convention Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1.5 CEUs) The 4p s To Avoid Cremation Litigation Presented By: Mike Nicodemus Committee Meetings A Saturday Night of Sophisticated Fun featuring The Trademark Band ***Ticketed Event*** (Contact VMA, Inc.) Hosted By: Virginia Morticians Association, Inc. 2
7:30AM 10:00AM 8:00AM 4:00PM 8:00AM 5:00PM 8:00AM 8:00PM 8:30AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 3:30PM 4:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 9:30PM Sunday, July 31, 2016 Executive Committee Meeting NFDMA Convention Registration Open Members, Guests, NAYE, Youth NFDMA Pre-Show Marketplace Open Committee Meetings New Members & First Time Convention Attendees Orientation (1 CEU) Who Is NFDMA, Inc.? Presented By: Carole Jones Banks Annual National Family Worship Service, Family Lunch & STOP THE VIOLENCE Rally Public Day (2 CEUs) St. Paul s Baptist Church 4247Creighton Road Richmond, Virginia Reverend Lance Watson, Senior Pastor (Board Bus @ 9:15AM on Broad Street) NFDMA Choir Rehearsal 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*** Commitment: From Promise To Reality Convention Welcome Reception ***Ticketed Event*** {One (1) Included In Convention Registration} Sponsored In Part By: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions & Lincoln Factoring Obsequies: The National Service of Remembrance In remembrance of our beloved members, colleagues & friends Sponsored In Part By: Lincoln Factoring & Wilson Financial Group 3
Monday, August 1, 2016 It s Your Decision: Owners & Managers Day Educational sessions are open to all attendees. The sessions on this day will be focused on owners, managers, firm decision makers and potential owners. 6:30AM 7:30AM 7:00AM 8:30AM 8:00AM 4:00PM Devotional Service Annual President s Breakfast (Executive Committee, State Presidents & District Governors Only) NFDMA Convention Registration Open 8:00AM Until 9:00AM 11:00AM 11:15AM 3:30PM 11:30AM 1:00PM 2:00PM 3:30PM 3:30PM 4:30PM NFDMA Pre-Show Marketplace Open Convention Opening Ceremony & Centennial Firm Recognition (2 CEUs) The Honorable L. Douglas Wilder, Keynote Speaker Sponsored By: The Chestnut Firm RVA: An African American Experience (2 CEUs) A Historic Tour of Richmond, Virginia ***Ticketed Event*** (Contact the Ladies Auxiliary of RFDA) Hosted By: Ladies Auxiliary of the Richmond Funeral Directors Association Educational Presentation (1.5 CEUs) Slicing Through The Noise: Powerful Communication for Small Business Success Presented By: Barry Maher Educational Presentation (1 CEU) Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Masterclass 2016 Presented By: Eddie Frances Sponsored By: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Educational Presentation (1 CEU) FTC: There Are More Things You Should Know Presented By: Craig Tregillus 4
Monday, August 1, 2016 It s Your Decision: Owners & Managers Day Educational sessions are open to all attendees. The sessions on this day will be focused on owners, managers, firm decision makers and potential owners. 5:00PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 11:00PM Past National Presidents Meeting International Ambassador s Reception This Event Is By Invitation Only Let s Live, Love and Laugh A Southern Style Comedy Show Meal Served from 7:30PM-9:30PM ***Ticketed Event*** Hosted By: Virginia Morticians Association, Inc. 5
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Funeral Service in the 21st Century: Industry Hot Topics Educational sessions are open to all attendees. 6:30AM 7:30AM 7:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 4:00PM 8:30AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 12:45PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM Devotional Service Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) Homegoings & Personalization Presented By: Don Brown & Karl Weisenbeck NFDMA Convention Registration Open Business Session One (This session is open to ALL members. All NFDMA General Licensed Members have voting rights) ***BADGE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY*** Educational Presentation (1.5 CEUs) Grief Management For The Funeral Service Professional Presented By: Dr. Dorothy J. Thomas Official Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Presented By: The Dunk Law Firm Exhibit Hall Open (Only 1 CEU issued for both days) The International & Funeral Service History Pavilion (Only 1 CEU issued for both days) Presented By: The 100 Black Women of Funeral Service Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) Avoiding Trouble In The Workplace Presented By: Kevin Kelley, Esq. Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) The Certified Funeral Service Practitioner Presented By: Patty Hutcheson, CFSP & Cheryl Anderson, CFSP Sponsored In Part By: The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice 6
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Funeral Service in the 21st Century: Industry Hot Topics Educational sessions are open to all attendees. 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 9:00PM 9:30PM 12:30AM Certified Funeral Service Practitioner CFSP Recognition Reception Sponsored By: North Carolina Mutual The Annual NFDMA Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year Awards Dinner Doors Open at 6:30PM ***Ticketed Event*** $125 per person {One (1) Included In Convention Registration} After Dinner Celebration Honoring Talitha A. Thomas, CFSP 7
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 The Funeral Profession on the Horizon and Mortuary Education Day SPONSORED BY: STEWART, SEAY & FELTON TRIAL ATTORNEYS Educational sessions are open to all attendees. The sessions on this day will be focused on new and innovative industry ideas. 6:30AM 7:30AM 6:30AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM 8:00AM 12:00Noon 9:00AM 1:00PM 9:00AM 1:00PM 12:30PM 9:00AM 2:15PM Devotional Service Annual Political Action Committee (PAC) Event ***Ticketed Event*** Hosted By: NFDMA, Inc. Political Action Committee (PAC) Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) The National Cemetery Administration Presented By: Kirk E. Elliott Early Bird Breakout Educational Presentation (1 CEU) Quality Control In The Preparation Room Presented By: Stephen Kemp NFDMA Convention Registration Open Exhibit Hall Open (Only 1 CEU issued for both days) Lunch Buffet Served from 11:00AM-1:00PM Sponsored In Part By: Batesville Casket Company & Cremation Association of North America ***Ticketed Event*** {One (1) Included In Convention Registration} International & Funeral Service History Pavilion (Only 1 CEU issued for both days) Presented By: The 100 Black Women of Funeral Service Exhibit Hall Grand Prize Drawing Winners will be chosen only from those present at the time of drawing Mortuary Education Day with NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors 8
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 The Funeral Profession on the Horizon and Mortuary Education Day SPONSORED BY: STEWART, SEAY & FELTON TRIAL ATTORNEYS Educational sessions are open to all attendees. The sessions on this day will be focused on new and innovative industry ideas. 1:15PM 2:15PM 2:30PM 4:00PM 7:00PM 10:00PM 10:00PM 10:00PM 1:00AM Educational Presentation (1 CEU) Embalming Trauma & Difficult Cases Presented By: Mark Fisher Closing Business Session (This session is open to ALL members. All NFDMA General Licensed Members have voting rights) ***BADGE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY*** Commitment: From Promise To Reality The President s Ball A Celebration of the 65th National President of NFDMA, Inc. ATTIRE: RED & WHITE LINEN Sponsored In Part By: NFDMA, Inc. District V SSF Hospitality Lounge Sponsored In Part By: Stewart, Seay & Felton Trial Attorneys A Night with the NFDMA 40 & Under Funeral Directors ***Ticketed Event*** For Mortuary Students, Apprentices & Licensees Aged 40 and Under*** MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE NFDMA CONVENTION Sponsored By: VMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors 9
8:00AM 4:30PM Thursday, August 4, 2016 Convention Post Educational Presentation (8 CEUs) Crematory Operator Certification Program (COCP) Seminar In Partnership with the Cremation Association of North America 10
Mortuary Education Day Agenda Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Mortuary Education Day Educational sessions are open to all attendees. The sessions on this day will be focused on new and innovative industry ideas. 8:45AM 9:00AM 10:30AM 9:00AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 11:45AM 1:00PM 1:15PM 2:15PM The Gathering of the Committed & Overview Exhibit Hall Experience & Possible Breakfast Buffet International & Funeral Service History Pavilion NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors Gives Back Mortuary Education Day Lunch & Learn Presentation (1 CEU) Mortuary Education Day Educational Presentation (1 CEU) 11
N. A. Y. E. National Association of Young Entrepreneurs Agenda Saturday, July 30, 2016 2:00PM-6:00PM NAYE Registration Open Sunday, July 31, 2016 11:00AM-2:00PM 2:00PM-4:00PM National Family Worship (church attire required) NAYE Registration Open Monday, August 1, 2016 Mandatory Business Attire 8:00AM-8:30AM NAYE for Today (Prayer, Preparation, Pursuit) 9:00AM-11:00AM Convention Opening Ceremony 11:00AM 12:30PM All Lives Matter with YOUTH and the Witherspoon Law Group 12:30PM-4:00PM Lunch & Leadership Academy Continued Tuesday, August 2, 2016 NAYE Day in Richmond 9:15AM-9:30AM NAYE for Today (Prayer, Preparation and Pursuit) 10:00AM-4:00PM Kings Dominion Amusement Park (no open toe shoes permitted, sneakers suggested) Wednesday, August 3, 2016 NAYE College & Community Day 9:15AM-9:30AM NAYE for Today (Prayer, Preparation and Pursuit) 11:00AM-3:00PM Visiting Virginia Union University & Farewell Lunch (no open toe shoes permitted, sneakers suggested) ***Parent Drop Off & Pick Up In N.A.Y.E Activity Room ONLY*** 12
Youth Convention Agenda Saturday, July 30, 2016 2:00PM-6:00PM Sunday, July 31, 2016 11:00AM-2:00PM 2:00PM-4:00PM Monday, August 1, 2016 7:45AM 8:30AM 7:45AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 1:30PM 4:00PM Tuesday, August 2, 2016 8:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 3:00PM Youth Registration Open National Family Worship Service Youth Registration Open WHITE SHIRTS Daily Activity Sign-Up ($90 One Day Pass) Nutritional Breakfast Snack Convention Opening Ceremony All Lives Matter with NAYE and the Witherspoon Law Group Lunch and a Movie TAN SHIRTS Daily Activity Sign-Up ($90 One Day Pass) Breakfast at Shoney s Bowl America & Lunch Wednesday, August 3, 2016 8:00AM 9:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 4:00PM 7:00PM 10:00PM BLUE SHIRTS Daily Activity Sign-Up ($90 One Day Pass) Nutritional Breakfast Snack Kings Dominion Amusement Park Youth Farewell Party ***Parent Drop Off & Pick Up In Youth Activity Room ONLY*** 13
Official Affiliate Activities Please contact the appropriate representatives for more information. SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016 4:00PM-5:00PM MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016 11:30AM-4:00PM NFDMA, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary Board Meeting Ladies Auxiliary RVA: An African-American Experience A Historic Tour of Richmond, Virginia Tickets: $45.00 (includes: Transportation, food & other Goodies) For More Information Contact: Roberta Watson at 540-223-0879 or Toni Manning at 804-366-5218 1:00PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 3:00PM-4:00PM 3:00PM-4:00PM Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity Board Meeting NFDMA, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting 100 Black Men of Funeral Service, LLC General Meeting ************************ We encourage you to support our auxiliaries and affiliates, however, you should be mindful of your NFDMA, Inc. obligations when attending these events. ************************ 14