Event Registration Packet

National Funeral Directors &
Morticians Association, Inc.
2015
ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2015 – OCTOBER 27, 2015
WESTIN ATLANTA AIRPORT HOTEL
4736 BEST ROAD
COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA 30337
Registration Information Enclosed
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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) | [email protected] (EMAIL)
WWW.NFDMA.COM
Dear NFDMA Family & Friends:
Greetings! The Annual Board of Directors Meeting and Administrative & Finance Meeting is
scheduled for October 24-27, 2015 at the Westin Atlanta Airport 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:
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Orientation for New Officers, Committee Chairs and Current Officers
Committees will meet with their committee members to plan their strategies for 2016
and receive directions from the general president
Committees will have a chance to submit budget requests for 2016
Establishment of the 2016 operating budget
Review of the 2015 annual convention budget
Exploration of new partnerships and fundraisers for NFDMA
Special arrangements for reduced air transportation fares have been made with United/Continental
Airlines and Delta Airlines, along with special rates for car rentals through AVIS.
We strongly encourage you to register online at www.nfdma.com. If you have questions, or need
additional information, please contact the National Headquarters at 770-969-0064 or
[email protected].
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
~ Commitment ~
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
DISTRICT ONE GOVERNOR
ALEXANDER C. WYNN, III, CFSP, COCP
GENERAL COUNSEL
VICE-PRESIDENT
B. GARFIELD HAYNES, ESQ.
FRANKIE L. WASHINGTON, CFSP
CORPORATE CLERK OF THE HOUSE
TRYPHINA WISEMAN, CFSP
NATIONAL TREASURER
STARR HUTCHINGS PURDUE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HALL DAVIS, IV, CFSP, COCP
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CAROL T. WILLIAMS,
ED.D, CFSP, CPC, COCP
KYLE P. LEDFORD, SR., CFSP
DISTRICT TWO GOVERNOR
NATIONAL CHAPLAIN
BISHOP RUSSELL A. WRIGHT, SR.
EARLE S. BANKS, ESQ., CFSP
QUENTIN BARRETT
PUBLIC RELATIONS
CONNIE B. STEELE
ANTHONY S. “TED” FELDER
DISTRICT THREE GOVERNOR
DISTRICT NINE GOVERNOR
DISTRICT FOUR GOVERNOR
DISTRICT TEN GOVERNOR
DISTRICT FIVE GOVERNOR
DISTRICT ELEVEN GOVERNOR
GAYLE SHUMAKE GRAHAM, CFSP
SERGEANT AT ARMS
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DISTRICT EIGHT GOVERNOR
LILLIE FEGGINS-BOONE
SAMUETTA V. MARSHALL
PARLIAMENTARIAN
DISTRICT SEVEN GOVERNOR
REVEREND JEANNETTIE P. MARSHALL
DELVA TURNBULL
YONGAMA QUMA
REVEREND LAWRENCE J. EPPS, JR.
TAIWO AJIBADE OGUNSOLA, MBIE, CFSP, CCO
DISTRICT SIX GOVERNOR
DISTRICT TWELVE GOVERNOR
KENNETH I. ROBERSON
SIMON BOIKANYO
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Annual Board of Directors and
Administrative & Finance Meeting
Atlanta, Georgia
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The Tentative Agenda
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C T O B E R
2:00PM—6:00PM
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Registration Open
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 [email protected]
5:00PM—9:00PM
2015 Soul Food Fest
8:00PM
Transportation will be provided
from the front lobby of the hotel
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Hosted By: Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Omega Chapter
This is a ticketed event. Please see a Fraternity Member for Tickets
$25.00 per person
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8:30AM—10:30AM
Executive Committee Meeting
9:00AM—6:00PM
Registration Open
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 [email protected]
9:00AM—10:00PM
10:45AM—12:00Noon
NFDMA PRIDE DAY
& FALL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
PLEASE WEAR ANY NFDMA ATTIRE!
A Celebration of Family & NFDMA Commitment!
Budget Hearings
12:30PM—2:30PM
Held By: Frankie L. Washington, CFSP — Vice-President
2:30PM—3:30PM
Administrative & Finance Committee Meeting
4:00PM—6:00PM
Parliamentary Procedures:
Refreshing Your Mind On How It All Works (1 CEU)
Officers & Committee Orientation
This is the finance committee meeting ONLY!
This session is mandatory for all officers. This includes Elected
National Officers, Appointed Officers, District Governors, Committee
Chairs, State Presidents & State Secretaries.
Annual Administrative & Finance Meeting
6:30PM—8:00PM
8:00PM
This session is open to all members. It is mandatory for Board
Members. Board Members have voting rights.
***Badge Required For Entry***
Welcome Reception
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This is a ticketed event. (One ticket included with registration)
$30.00 for each additional person
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7:30AM—8:30AM
A Time of Devotion
9:00AM—12:00Noon
Registration Open
9:00AM—12:00Noon
Helping Your Business Succeed
Through Stronger Financial Management (1 CEU)
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***
12:00Noon—1:30PM
Sponsored By:
Stewart, Seay, Felton Trial Attorneys
This is a ticketed event. (One ticket included with registration)
$50.00 for each additional person
Luncheon
Board of Directors Meeting Resumed
1:30PM—3:30PM
This session is open to all members. It is mandatory for Board
Members. Board Members have voting rights.
***Badge Required For Entry***
4:30PM
Transportation will be provided
from the front of the hotel lobby
A Gathering Under The Sea
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An Experience of the Georgia Aquarium
This is a ticketed event.
$50.00 per person
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D J O U R N E D
Please make your airline reservations to depart Atlanta
after 8:00PM on Monday, October 26, 2015
Upcoming Events
National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors
2016 Enrichment & Leadership Summit — February, 2016
Atlanta, Georgia
National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc.
2016 Annual House of Representatives Meeting — April 23-27, 2016
Mesa, Arizona
National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc.
79th Annual National Convention & Exposition — July 30, 2016 - August 4, 2016
Richmond, Virginia
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EDUCATION CENTRAL
Sunday, October 25, 2015 | 4:00PM
“Parliamentary Procedures:
Refreshing Your Mind On How It All Works”
The New Officers & Committee Orientation is a mandatory session for all officers. This includes
Elected National Officers, Appointed Officers, District Governors, Committee Chairs & Co-Chairs,
State Presidents & State Secretaries. The purpose of this session is to learn the “in and outs” of your
duties as a national officer and committee chairperson.
As a part of the new officers and committee orientation, an educational presentation will be offered
(1 CEU), discussing parliamentary procedures. This session will be facilitated by our association friend,
Mr. Maurice S. Henderson of the National Parliamentarian Association.
Parliamentary procedure is simple in principle. It is based largely on common sense and courtesy. It just
seems technical due to the special vocabulary used. If the vocabulary is understood, the rules are easy.
Attendees will refresh their knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
Attendees will learn and be refreshed on the Basics of Parliamentary Procedures, Motions, Process for
Handling a Motion, Discussions of a Motion, Amending a Motion and Voting.
Maurice S. Henderson, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, has been serving as
a professional parliamentarian since 2002. He has been studying parliamentary
procedure since 1986 and joined the National Association of Parliamentarians
(NAP) in 2000. He served on the NAP Board of Directors from 2005-2013. He
served as President of NAP from 2011-2013 and is now the Immediate Past
President. Prior to serving as NAP President, he served as Vice-President, Directorat-Large, and two terms as Bylaws Committee Chairman.
Before becoming a leader for the National Association of Parliamentarians, he served
in many elected positions for the Michigan State Association of Parliamentarians,
including as MSAP President.
Maurice has been serving as Michigan’s Executive Director for the Business Professionals of America student organization
since 1993.
He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University and a master’s of arts degree in
teaching/vocational education from Wayne State University.
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HOW DO I REGISTER?
Our registration portal can be located online at www.nfdma.com
Here are the 7 easy steps . . .
1) Open you internet browser and go to www.nfdma.com
2) Follow the link that says “Click Here To Register” under the Board of Directors Info
3) Enter your primary email address
(Please note, each registrant MUST have his/her individual email address.)
4) Enter your password
5) Press Enter
6) Click on All Upcoming Events (Located on the left side of your screen)
7) Follow the links to register for this event.
If you are having problems with your primary email address or password,
please contact the National Office at 770-969-0064.
Registration Closes at MIDNIGHT on Friday, October 2, 2015!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Hotel Information
The host hotel for the Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting is the Westin Atlanta Airport,
4736 Best Road, College Park, Georgia 30337. The hotel can be contacted at 404-762-7676 and/or through their website
at www.westinatlantaairport.com.
The Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel is just a short complimentary shuttle ride away from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport. Nestled between major interstates I-85 and I-285, The Westin Atlanta Airport is just down the road
from Georgia International Convention Center. Additionally, it is only eight miles from the most popular things to do in
Atlanta, making it the ideal choice for our meeting in the Atlanta area. Enjoy complimentary basic wireless internet access
in your guestroom, outdoor heated pool, state-of-the-art Westin Workout Fitness Studio and more during your stay at The
Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel.
The Westin Atlanta Airport is located just minutes from Atlanta’s downtown business and entertainment district and
conveniently located near some of Atlanta’s favorite attractions, including the Georgia World Congress Center, the
Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, The Georgia Aquarium and Atlantic Station.
Hotel Reservations & Payments
All room reservations must be made directly through the Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel. (Please do not send hotel
reservation information or deposits to the national office) 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, OCTOBER 2, 2015.
Make hotel reservations by following the link on our website at www.nfdma.com. Or if you prefer, you may call (888) 6277211 and ask for group code for the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc.
Room Rates
Standard King Rooms $99.00
Standard Double Rooms $99.00
A 15% tax will be added to your room rate. Room rates are good for three (3) days prior to and three (3) 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 2015 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, OCTOBER 2, 2015.
Registration Cancellations
Registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to the national office no later than, Friday, October 9, 2015 in
order to receive a refund, minus the $25.00 administrative fee. After Friday, October 9, 2015, 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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DOWNTOWN SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS
AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Stats Food & Play – 300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 – 404-885-1473
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Friedman’s Shoes for Men – 209 Mitchell St., Atlanta, GA 30303 – 404-524-0951
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Friedman’s Shoes for Women – 223 Mitchell St., Atlanta, GA 30303 – 404-523-1134
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Underground Atlanta – 50 Upper Alabama St., SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 – 404-381-1247
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Atlantic Station – 261 19th St., SW, Atlanta, GA – 404-685-9229
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Ritz Carlton Hotel Buckhead – 3434 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 – 404-237-2700
Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 10pm until 1am – Live Local Lounge Great Jazz
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Uptown Comedy Corner – 800 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5783 – 404-881-0200
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Oscar’s Cigars – 3515 Camp Creek Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30344 – 404-344-5766
Located 5.6 miles from the Hilton Atlanta Airport.
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Cigar Times – 275 Baker St., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308 – 404-477-0950
Located 9.2 miles from the Hilton Atlanta Airport - http://www.ricscigars.com/Cigar-Times-%20Home.html
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Highland Cigar Co – 245 North Highland Ave., Ste. 140, Atlanta, GA 30307 - 404-477-2415
Located 9.5 miles from Hilton Atlanta Airport - http://highlandcigar.com/
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Lobby Shop for Cigars – 191 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 – 404-681-4381
Located 9.8 miles from Hilton Atlanta Airport -
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Eastlake Golf Club – 2575 Alston Dr., SE, Atlanta, GA – 404-373-5722
See you soon!
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GENERAL SERVICES
WHEELCHAIR RENTAL
Mobility Express
770-998-9984 (Sue or Jerry Sharp)
Motorized Wheelchair - $45 a day (2 day minimum)
Scooter Rental - $35 a day (2 day minimum)
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. If
you do not want to use the shuttle service, we have contacted the companies below and they will provide you with Luxury
service.
HOTEL PARKING:
Self overnight parking is $6.00 per day.
LIMOUSINES & SEDANS
A-Watkins Limousine
404.758.3181
Joshua Menifee
Website: awatkinslimo.com
Email: [email protected]
Upscale Limousine
404.456.5134
Tyrone Sams
Email: [email protected]
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A GATHERING UNDER THE SEA
NFDMA Outing at the Georgia Aquarium
Monday, October 26, 2015 | 4:30PM
TICKETS: $50.00
Includes:
Aquarium Entrance
& Transportation
Advanced Purchases Requested
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National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.
2015 Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting
Registration Form
Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel ~ Atlanta, Georgia
Title Preference: (please circle one) Mr.
Ms.
Mrs.
Dr.
Reverend
October 24-27, 2015
Minister
Elder
Bishop
Attorney Other:___________
REGISTRANT: _______________________________________________________________________________
(First)
(M.I.)
(Last)
(Suffix)
COMPANY NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________________
STATE: ___________
OFFICE #: (
FAX #: (
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ZIPCODE: __________________
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PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________ CELL #: (
) ___________________
Please use a separate registration form for each
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: __________________________ registrant. This means that your guest/spouse
needs their own registration form.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: _______________________
Membership Information:
Are you a current Licensed National Member?____ Are you a current NFDMA National Board Member?___
If yes, what position? _______________ (i.e. Executive Committee, State President, State Secretary, District Governor, Sergeant-At-Arms, Chaplain,
Parliamentarian, Public Relations, Past National President, Standing Committee Chairs, or National Board Certified Life Member)
Are you a current Student/Apprentice National Member? _____
Certifications:
Are you a current CFSP? ___ Are you a current CPC? ___
Funeral Home Title:
___Owner ___Manager
___General Employee
(Please circle one)
Are you a current MBIE? ___
___Funeral Director
Other _______________
___Embalmer
Affiliation:
What state(s) are you affiliated with? _______________________________
Registrant Type and Fee:
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Licensed Professional - $100.00 [non-member $150.00]
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Past National President [NFDMA] - $100.00
National Executive Committee - $0.00
Guest - $75.00
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Mortuary Student - $50.00
Registration Date
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Apprentice/Intern - $50.00
Apprentice - $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 $30.00 = $_____ □ Additional Luncheon:___ x $50.00 = $_____
□ Georgia Aquarium Outing:___ x $50.00 = $_____
Payment Method:
You may also register online at www.nfdma.com
Amount Enclosed:
□Check #________ □Credit Card (type) _____ Credit Card # _________________________________
$ ____________
Signature_______________________________ Name as it appears on card_________________________ Exp. Date__ ____
Make payment payable to:
NFDMA, Inc. | 6290 Shannon Parkway | Union City, Georgia 30291
Phone: 770-969-006411 | Fax: 770-969-0505