NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. & MORTICIANS 6290 SHANNON PARKWAY ASSOCIATION, UNION CITY, GEORGIA INC. 30291 6290 BOD 2018 SHANNON PARKWAY UNION CITY, GEORGIA 30291 770.969.0064 (PHONE) 770.969.0505 (FAX) Atlanta 2018! National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. 2018 ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2018 OCTOBER 22, 2018 RENAISSANCE ATLANTA WAVERLY HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER 2450 GALLERIA PARKWAY ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339 12 1
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National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. 2018 Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting Registration Form Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel~ Atlanta, Georgia October 20-22, 2018 Please use a separate registration form for each registrant. 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 MBIE? Other Affiliation: What state (s) are you affiliated with? Registrant Type and Fee: Licensed Professional - $100.00 [non-member $150.00] Past National President [NFDMA] - $100.00 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 $30.00 = $ Additional Luncheon: x $50.00 = $ Payment Method: Check # You may also register online at www.nfdma.com Credit Card (type) Credit Card # Registration Date / / Signature Name as it appears on card Exp. Date BILLING ADDRESS ASSOCIATED WITH CARD: Amount Enclosed: Dear NFDMA Family & Friends: Greetings! The Annual Board of Directors Meeting and Administrative & Finance Meeting is scheduled for October 20-22, 2018 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 2019 and receive directions from the national president Committees will have a chance to submit budget requests for 2019 Review of the 2018 annual convention budget Establishment of the 2019 operating budget Exploration of new partnerships and fundraisers for NFDMA Special arrangements for reduced air transportation fares have been made with United Airlines and 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 CITY: STATE: ZIPCODE: $ Make payment payable to: NFDMA, Inc. 6290 Shannon Parkway Union City, Georgia 30291 Phone: 770-969-0064 10 Fax: 770-969-0505 3
2 0 1 8 Annual Board of Directors and Administrative & Finance Meeting Atlanta, Georgia The Tentative Agenda S A T U R D A Y, O C T O B E R 2 0, 2 0 1 8 2:00PM 7:00PM 5:00PM 9:00PM 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 nfdma@nfdma.com 8:00PM 100 Black Men Funeral Service Denims & Diamonds (Ticketed Event $50) S U N D A Y, O C T O B E R 2 1, 2 0 1 8 9:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 6:00PM 10:00AM 6:00PM NFDMMSF (The Foundation) Meeting 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 nfdma@nfdma.com NFDMA, INC. SPIRIT DAY 2018 10:00 AM 11:30PM FALL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE ON PROPERTY 12:00PM 2:00PM 2:30PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 5:30PM 6:00PM 7:00PM This session is open to all members. It is mandatory for Board Members. Board Members have voting rights. 7:30PM-10:30PM 4 Executive Committee Meeting Budget Hearings Held By: Hari P. Close, II, CFSP Vice-President Administrative & Finance Committee Meeting This is the finance committee meeting ONLY! Annual Administrative & Finance Meeting ***Badge Required For Entry*** Welcome Reception (NFDMA Game Night) This is a ticketed event. (One ticket included with registration) $30.00 for each additional person Monday, October 22, 2018 has been set aside as NFDMA, Inc. Spirit Day 2018! 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: #nfdmaspiritday18 For NFDMA, Inc. Spirit Day, we encourage all members, apprentices, students, friends, vendors, families and supporters of NFDMA, Inc. to wear association apparel. JOIN US FOR THIS FUN-FILLED DAY! 9
AIRLINE INFORMATION DELTA AIRLINES www.delta.com 5%-10% discount Meeting Event Code : NMRLH 1-800-221-1212 TRAVEL INFORMATION 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. Rental Car Information AVIS www.avis.com Disc# T615799 1-800-331-1600 Note a processing fee may occur when calling the airlines. Please provide agents with the code or group name to receive the discount available GENERAL SERVICES M O N D A Y, O C T O B E R 2 2, 2 0 1 8 7:30AM 8:30AM 8:00AM 11:00AM 9:00AM 1:00PM This is NFDMA Spirit Day! Please wear your favorite NFDMA Attire! We will also have NFDMA apparel to purchase! 1:00PM 2:30PM 2:30PM 5:00PM This session is open to all members. It is mandatory for Board Members. Board Members have voting rights. A Time of Devotion Registration Open 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*** Luncheon This is a ticketed event. (One ticket included with registration) $50.00 for each additional person Board of Directors Meeting Resumed ***Badge Required For Entry*** 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 6:00 PM on Monday, October 22, 2018. 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 Upcoming Events 2019 Enrichment & Leadership Summit February 10-12, 2019 Hosted By: NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors Dallas, TX 2019 Annual House of Representatives Meeting April 20-23, 2019 Atlanta, GA 82nd Annual National Convention & Exposition August 3-8, 2019 Mobile, AL 8 5
GENERAL INFORMATION HOW DO I REGISTER? Our online 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 For Meeting 3) Enter your primary email address (Please note, each registrant MUST use 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, September 28, 2018 There is also a registration form in this packet. 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 Hotel & 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. Upgrade to a luxury suite for expanded living and dining areas, ideal for those traveling with families or entertaining. The upscale 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 National 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 28, 2018. 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 2018 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 28, 2018. Registration Cancellations Registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to the national office no later than, Friday, October 5, 2018 in order to receive a refund, minus the $25.00 administrative fee. After Friday, October 5, 2018, you will not be able to receive a refund. All registration refunds will be processed thirty (30) days after the close of the meeting. 6 7