2019ANNUALCONVENTION

MAY 5-8, 2019

SHERATONCONFERENCE CENTER

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR

BROCHURE

MAY 5-8, 2019ATTENDEEBROCHURE

The Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska Funeral Directors Associations invite you to be a part of the 2019 Tri-State Convention. The three associations are coming together to give another spectacular combined Annual Convention and Exposit ion. Funeral directors can earn up to 15 CE hours at the conference pending individual state approval.

TRI-STATE

2019TRI-STATECONVENTION

SHERATON HOTEL &OVERLAND PARK

CONFERENCE CENTER

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

JOIN US FOR THE CONVENTION On May 5-8, funeral directors from across the Midwest will converge upon the vibrant Kansas City suburb of Overland Park to take advantage of leading-edge educational programming and an exhibit hall offering tools, ideas and products applicable to your everyday work life.

• EARN CE. Over 20 hours of continuing education options delivered by nationally recognized, knowledgeable speakers are available. There will be a range of sessions to satisfy attendee education needs from marketing to succession planning.

• VISIT EXHIBITORS. This is an excellent opportunity to view the newest innovations and products by visiting numerous exhibit hall vendors.

• NETWORK. With an anticipated attendance of around 500 funeral directors and suppliers, networking opportunities are plentiful. Numerous social events provide attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences on a frequent basis.

• EARLY DEADLINE. The deadline for early registration is April 26 so take a few minutes to complete your registration online or print the form in this brochure and send it in. We look forward to seeing you in May!

3 WAYS TO REGISTER:

ONLINE: https://nefda.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/EPK6m1Zp

FAX: Complete form and fax both sides to 402.761.2224

MAIL: Complete the form and mail with payment to: Tri-State Convention c/o NeFDA, 521 First Street, PO Box 10, Milford, NE 68405

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:Admission to all exhibit functions and convention education sessions. Lunch and beverage functions within the exhibit hall are also included. Spouse registration is offered only to spouses not employed in the funeral service profession.

TICKETED EVENTS: The banquet, dinner theater, golf tournament, networking luncheon, and Bury the Hatchet events are not included in the registration fee and require purchased tickets. Please purchase all tickets via this form in order to provide accurate counts to all vendors. The dinner theater tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased by April 4. After April 19, all other ticketed events canceled by the registrant will be non-refundable unless we resell your ticket.

REGISTRATION POLICIES: Attendees registered on or before Friday, April 26 will receive the early registration discount. Only registered individuals with badges or tickets may attend Convention events.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: Registrants canceling before Friday, April 26 will receive full refunds. After April 26, registrants will receive a full refund less a $10 cancellation fee.

ATTIRE: Business casual attire is recommended with the exception of the Annual Banquet where registrants are encouraged to dress in business attire.

CONVENTION LOCATION & HOTEL

SHERATON OVERLAND PARK HOTEL 6100 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 1-866-837-4214 Rate: $151 per night plus tax Room block closes April 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

HOTEL INFORMATION: The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel and adjacent Overland Park Convention Center offers the best in comfort and convenience. Located in the city’s business corridor, guests are only minutes away from premier shopping, restaurants and downtown Kansas City.

TRI-STATE STEERING COMMITTEEKansas Funeral Directors Association Shane Brown, Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KSChris Holland, Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions-Olathe Chapel, Olathe, KSAdam Rentschler, Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary, Smith Center, KSPam Scott, Kansas Funeral Directors Association, Topeka, KS

Missouri Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association John Moore - Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi, MOGreg Bird - Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield, MOJessica Oltmann - Oltmann Funeral Home, Union, MOTom Hebner - Heritage Funeral Home, Chillicothe, MODon Otto - MFDEA, Jefferson City, MO

Nebraska Funeral Directors Association Vaughn Wright – Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, NEBrittney Rapp – Dugan Funeral Chapel, Fremont, NEMike Butler – Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings, NEBradley Perdue – Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home, Seward, NELeo Seger – Seger Funeral Home, Inc., Atkinson, NETim Strauser – Blasé-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NEKathi Schildt - NeFDA, Milford, NE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 CREMATORY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION COURSELarry Stuart, Jr, Cremation Strategies & Consulting (6 CE)Because of the irreversible nature of the process, everyone involved with cremation should be fully trained in not only the safe and efficient operation of the cremation equipment but also the theoretical application of cremation and the standard of care expected. Whether you own a crematory or not, this course will provide you will valuable information about the cremation process and the operations of a crematory.

This course is not included in your convention registration. A separate fee applies.

CREMATORY OPERATOR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE Topics included in this presentation will be the proper handling of dead bodies in the crematory, cremation and the environment, and proper operations, conditions and maintenance of a crematory. Larry Stuart, Jr, Cremation Strategies & Consulting (2 CE) Join the final two hours of the crematory operator certification course to receive funeral director/embalmer or crematory operator continuing education.

DINNER THEATRE Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story, New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster, Overland ParkTicket Required: $50

This joyous musical tells the story of Buddy Holly’s short yet explosive career and features his classic hits: Peggy Sue, That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Oh Boy, Maybe Baby, Rave On and many more. This show rocks! Make reservation by April 4.

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019TRI-STATE GOLF OUTING, SHOTGUN STARTDEER CREEK GOLF CLUB, 7000 W 133RD, OVERLAND PARKJoin fellow funeral directors for a fun morning of golf at Championship course Deer Creek Golf Club, designed by world renowned architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Moving through densely wooded areas and bringing winding creeks into play on almost every hole, Deer Creek is recognized both for its beauty and difficulty. Robert Trent Jones Jr. called it one of the 10 best courses he had ever built. Individuals or teams welcome! Cost: $75 includes green fees/cart, lunch, course refreshments and prizes.

OSHA STAFF TRAININGJudy Ehley, Stericycle (1.5 CE)Funeral home employees can receive their required annual OSHA staff training on the Bloodborne Pathogen and Formaldehyde standards as well as receive other important information on other OSHA topics.

SAME MESSAGE, DIFFERENT MEANS: FACEBOOK STRATEGIES THAT WIN PEOPLE’S HEARTS ONCE MORE.Alex McCrackin, Funeral Innovations (1 CE)People’s shift to digital doesn’t necessarily mean a shift in their values, too. Your community still craves the information they used to get directly from funeral homes, but now they’re going online to get it. And non-traditional companies are stepping up to serve them. Using the power of Facebook, you can easily plant your traditional values and messaging flag at the forefront of your community and win their hearts once more.

THIS IS TISSUE DONATIONKyle Kinsey, Tissue Director, Midwest Transplant Network (1 CE)This presentation will cover details of a standard tissue recovery and highlight the clinical application of the tissues recovered.

PLANNING YOUR FUTURE, PROMISES KEPTPatrick Conner, HuschBlackwell (1 CE)As a business owner, you need to protect yourself, your family, and your business. Business succession and estate planning can be overwhelming. Take the first step. Join us for a complimentary business succession and estate planning conversation where we will discuss how you can avoid frustration, taxation, and litigation when the time comes to exit your business. We are confident that this session can help you gain peace of mind.

NETWORKING LUNCH(1 CE) What challenges do firms of a similar size face? What solutions have been found to overcome these obstacles? This is a unique opportunity to discuss issues and concerns with owners and employees of funeral homes of similar size.Ticket required: $35

EMBALMING AND RECONSTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE CASESVernie Fountain (2 CE)This program will utilize PowerPoint presentations to enable the audience to understand additional techniques that can be utilized to manage various conditions that are present on dead bodies. This seminar will truly be information-packed with helpful information that can be used in the everyday practice of embalming, restoration of trauma, organ and tissue cases including long bone and full thickness skin donors.

ONLINE REPUTATION IS THE NEW WORD OF MOUTHWelton Hong, Founder of Ring Ring Marketing (1 CE)Nothing is more important for a funeral home than a pristine reputation. In today’s digital age, online reputation is just as important as “offline” word of mouth. This presentation explains how to generate more positive reviews, mitigate the damage of negative reviews, and deal with fake reviews.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SUICIDE LOSS GRIEFBarb Mares, Greater Kansas City Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (1 CE)This program will discuss grief after a suicide loss, how it differs from other losses and how funeral directors can help with the beginning of the grief process.

LET IT GO, JUST LET IT GO!Keynote speaker: Kent Rader (1.5 CE)Funeral directors are in a stressful profession. Dealing with families experiencing the loss of a loved one is stressful enough but adding the stress of today’s business environment is also taxing. Having spent twelve years as CFO and CEO of Hospitals, Kent Rader has experienced this stress first hand. This keynote program will take you on a journey you won’t want to end. It begins by showing funeral directors the origins of stressful feelings and how humor is a proven tool in combating these feelings. Kent offers practical ways to include more humor in your life, along with stories that are guaranteed to make you laugh.

GRAND OPENING OF EXHIBIT HALLVisit the premier funeral service exhibit floor in the Midwest to view the latest products and services offered by funeral service suppliers. Enjoy a cocktail and light hors deserves. Also thank them for their support of this event. (1 CE for attending exhibits at convention)

SOCIAL EVENTBury the Hatchet, 7105 W 105th St, Overland ParkBury the stress of a full day at convention with a little axe throwing. Anyone can throw an axe. It is not about strength but technique! After a few throws you will be sticking it like a pro. Enjoy fun, food, a few brews and comradery with your peers. Ticket Required: $60

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019

KANSAS, MISSOURI, & NEBRASKA ANNUAL MEETINGS (1 CE)

EXHIBIT HALL AND LUNCHTicket Required: $0

CREMATION TRI-FECTAJohn T. McQueen, CFSP Former President & CEO of Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes of St. Petersburg, Florida (1.5 CE)The Cremation Trifecta will provide attendees with an inside look at the three crucial elements necessary to win in the game of cremation. Are you seeing more direct cremations? Do you have issues with client families choosing you for the cremation but having services elsewhere? What about families choosing your competitors instead of you? If so, this seminar is for you. You will receive hands-on information that can be implemented immediately to counteract the negative effects of the cremation consumer on your business today. You’ll learn what drives the cremation consumer in the decision making process and how to boost your odds in winning the game

CONTROLLING YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Curt Rostad (1.5 CE) - It doesn’t matter how caring you are, how progressive you are, how fair your pricing is, and how beautiful your building is. If you don’t get paid you will fail. Yet funeral directors have never been good about asking for payment during the arrangement conference. There is a better way. Let us show you how to get paid almost every time without asking for money. And we’ll even tell you how to get paid the rest of the time too.

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION & BANQUETNetwork with your fellow funeral director and enjoy dinner, installation of officers and top notch entertainment from comedian/magician Todd Lamanske who is a regular performer at the world famous Improv Comedy Club.Ticket required for Banquet: $50

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019FUNERALS BUILD MORE RESILIENT KIDS: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE YOUTH & FUNERALS INITIATIVEJoe Primo, CEO of Good Grief, Brad Speaks, Speaks Chapel (1.5 CE)The Youth & Funerals is providing innovative tools for funeral professionals to impact grieving children and teens. How you prepare a child to attend a funeral and how you empower them to participate will directly impact their experience, their future interactions with you, and the development of their resilience. Resilience is like a muscle that can be built. Funerals provide grieving children and teens with the opportunity to express their biggest and scariest feelings, while learning how to become more emotionally literate. This presentation will help attendees understand the Youth & Funerals resources available to you and the public, equip you with new perspectives on why funerals matter to children, and support you in your everyday work.

ATTRACTING AND KEEPING YOUR BEST EMPLOYEESCurt Rostad (1.5 CE)Employees are your most valuable asset. We will discuss how through better management of human resources issues you can retain contented employees which will help you better serve your families.

12 THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM GRIEVING WHITE HOUSE FAMILIESHarold Ivan Smith (1.5 CE)There is no immunity to death, dying and bereaving for individuals who live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. White House families face the additional challenge of coping in the public eye while family members died. Seven presidents and three first ladies have died while White House residents as have children, in-laws, and staff. The White House families have lessons to teach directors and the families we serve about grief and the importance of rituals.

*continuing education pending approval by licensing authorities

LARRY STUART, JR., as President of Crematory Manufacturing & Service, Inc., has seen the negative impact that poor crematory maintenance and improper operating procedures can bring about. Larry has developed cremation curriculum and spoken at numerous professional events, trained cremation professionals, all with a mission to advance the safety and efficiency of cremation facilities,

the safety of their employees and to foster a more positive impact on our community and our environment. Larry continues his mission to provide education about cremation, its history, cultural significance, environmental impact, and best practices.

JUDY EHLEY joined Stericycle in 1998 performing over 500 compliance audits and Bloodborne Pathogens trainings each year in a variety of healthcare and industrial facilities including mortuaries. Judy has aided countless customers in actual OSHA inspections and post OSHA inspection corrective action. Prior to joining Stericycle, Judy was involved in safety training and regulatory compliance management services through various organizations and roles.

ALEX MCCRACKEN brings over a decade of experience in the digital marketing and sales industry working in industries from drones to agriculture to blue-collar ones. Over the last 2 years, Alex has brought his diverse experience in building customer relationships online to Funeral Innovations. His passion is bringing the technological and strategic advancements in B2B and B2C sales

and marketing to industries that need it most.

KYLE KINSEY is the tissue director for the Midwest Transplant Network.

PATRICK CONNER combines an intentionally practical approach with a deep grasp of the law to provide clients with advantageous strategies to accomplish their estate and succession planning goals. Patrick develops and implements plans that are customized for clients at all levels of wealth and stages of life.

VERNIE FOUNTAIN is a graduate of the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science and became licensed as a funeral director and embalmer and owned and operated Fountain Mortuary Service. He currently owns and operates Fountain Embalming Services, Fountain National Academy of Professional Embalming Skills and Forensic Investigative Resources of the Midwest (F.I.R.M.), and focuses on teaching highly

specialized embalming and postmortem reconstructive surgery techniques specifically designed for highly traumatized cases.

WELTON HONG is the founder of Ring Ring Marketing, a full-service online marketing firm recognized as a leader in educating the death care industry on how to employ online marketing techniques to increase at-need and preneed calls and drive revenue.

BARB MARES is Founder and Chairperson for the Greater Kansas City American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Chapter and a speaker on suicide loss and grief.

KENT RADER, Known as the “World’s Cleanest Comedian and Speaker,” helps people and associations learn and experience how laughter matters in reducing stress and building quality organizations. Kent graduated from William Jewell College with a B.S. in Accounting. He survived five years in public accounting and twelve years as C.F.O. and C.E.O. of hospitals before

becoming a professional speaker. Kent authored the stress reduction book titled Let It Go, Just Let It Go. He has been heard on NPR’s Talk of the Nation, Sirius Satellite radio.

JOHN MCQUEEN is a second-generation funeral director & embalmer who began his career in the “family business”, Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes. At 22, John and his siblings grew the enterprise into one of the best-known brands in the funeral industry. In 2010, John bought out his partners and continued to grow the company’s footprint into Florida’s largest family-

owned funeral operation. Once dubbed “the most innovative guy in funeral service”, John is a leading innovator in funeral service introducing many new concepts, including the world’s first Bio-Cremation process that utilizes water instead of fire. John currently serves as the Managing Director of Innovation & Professional Development for Foundation Partners Group.

SPEAKERS

CURTIS ROSTAD is nationally known as a speaker and seminar presenter on various aspects of funeral service. With 50 years of funeral service experience as a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and funeral home owner, he has served as executive director of the Indiana, Wyoming, and Colorado Funeral Directors Associations. Curtis has authored dozens of published articles

for funeral service trade publications as well as authoring numerous training manuals for funeral service professionals. His manual on controlling accounts receivable remains the premier authority on the subject.

JOE PRIMO is an international speaker and the CEO of Good Grief, serving hundreds of children and families each month after the death of a parent or sibling. Good Grief provides education and advocacy nationally in order to ensure communities effectively respond to the needs of its children. Primo is also a spokesperson for the Funeral Service Foundation and their Youth &

Funerals Initiative. Joe served as a board member and the President of the National Alliance for Grieving Children and is the author of What Do We Tell the Children?: Talking to Kids About Death and Dying. Joe received his Masters of Divinity from Yale University.

BRAD SPEAKS is the President and CEO of Speaks Chapels in Independence, Missouri. He runs three funeral homes, a cemetery, a crematory, and a preneed operation. Brad is a past president of the Selected Independent Funeral Homes Association. He is a Rotarian and a former pastor, and he currently serves on the Funeral Service Foundation Board of Trustees. Brad is a graduate

of Graceland University with a double major in History and Political Science. .

HAROLD IVAN SMITH is a grief educator and a wordsmith and storyteller, whether through his speaking, teaching, writing, or counseling. Smith is a graduate of The Mid-America College of Funeral Service, George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (Ed.S.), and has the doctorate from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a Fellow in Thanatology, recognized by the Association of Death Education and Counseling. He is a member of the teaching faculty Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. His primary research is on the grief of the U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, particularly during their White House years.

SCHEDULESUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Crematory Operator Certification Course

2:30-4:30 p.m. Crematory Operator CE Course

6:00-11:00 p.m. Dinner Theatre

MONDAY, MAY 6, 20197:15 a.m. Registration

8:00 a.m. Tri-State Golf Outing, Shotgun Start

8:30-10:00 a.m. OSHA Staff Training

9:00–10:00 a.m. Same Message, Different Means: Facebook Strategies That Win People’s Hearts Once More.

10:20-11:20 a.m. This is Tissue Donation

10:20-11:20 a.m. Planning Your Future, Promises Kept

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch

1:15-3:15 p.m. Embalming and Reconstructive Techniques for Organ and Tissue Cases

1:00-2:00 p.m. Online Reputation is the New Word of Mouth

2:15-3:15 p.m. Suicide Loss Grief

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Let It Go, Just Let It Go!

5:00-7:30 p.m. Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall

8:00-10:00 p.m. Social Event

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 20198:00-10:00 a.m. Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska Annual Meetings

10:00-1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Lunch

1:45-3:15 p.m. Cremation Tri-fecta

3:30-5:00 P.M. Controlling Your Accounts Receivable

6:00-7:00 P.M. President’s Reception

7:00-9:30 P.M. Banquet

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 20198:30-10:10 a.m. Funerals Build More Resilient Kids: The Importance of the Youth & Funerals Initiative

10:30 a.m.–Noon Attracting and Keeping your Best Employees

10:30 a.m.-Noon 12 Things You Can Learn From Grieving White House Families

Return form with payment by check or money order to: Tri-State Convention- Nebraska Funeral Directors Association 521 First Streets PO Box 10 s Milford, NE 68405 s402-761-2217

402-761-2224 (fax) s www.nefda.org

Registration Fees On/Before 4/26/19 After 4/26/19 o Member $140 $160 $__________o Non-Member $325 $425 $__________o Spouse* $75 $95 $__________o Student- does not include lunch see below Complimentary Complimentary $__________

*Spouse registration is offered only to spouses not employed in the funeral service profession.

Ticketed Events On/Before 4/26/19 After 4/26/19

o Dinner Theatre (by 4/4) $50 If Avlb. ___tickets x fee= $__________

o Networking Lunch (Mon.) $35 $40 ___tickets x fee= $__________

o Tuesday Exh. Hall Lunch N/C N/C ___tickets x fee= $__________

o *Tues. Exh. Hall Lunch Student $25 $25 ___tickets x fee= $__________

o Banquet $50 $55 ___tickets x fee= $__________

o Bury The Hatchet $60 $70 ___tickets x fee= $__________

o Golf Tournament $75 $75 ___tickets x fee= $__________

Indicate Names of Requested Foursome:

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TOTAL OF REGISTRATION AND TICKETED EVENTS $__________

SESSIONS ATTENDING Please check

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Crematory

Operator Certification Course

2:30-4:30 p.m. Crematory Operator CE Course

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019 8:30-10:00 a.m. - OSHA

Staff Training 9:00–10:00 a.m. - Same

Message, Different Means: Facebook strategies that win people’s hearts once more.

10:20-11:20 a.m. - This is Tissue Donation

10:20-11:20 a.m. - Planning Your Future, Promises Kept

1:15-3:15 p.m. - Embalming and Reconstructive Techniques for Organ and Tissue Cases

1:00-2:00 p.m. - Online Reputation is the New Word of Mouth

2:15-3:15 p.m. - Suicide Loss Grief

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Let It Go, Just Let It Go!

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 1:45-3:15 p.m. - Cremation

Tri-fecta 3:30-5:00 p.m. - Controlling

Your Accounts Receivable

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 8:30 -10:10 a.m. - Funerals

Build More Resilient Kids: The Importance of the Youth & Funerals Initiative

10:30 a.m.–Noon - Attracting and Keeping your Best Employees

10:30 a.m. - Noon - 12 Things you can Learn from Grieving White House Families

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2019 Tri-State Convention - Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska Overland Park Convention Center 6100 College Blvd. Overland Park, Kansas 66211 - May 5-8, 2019

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TOPICS INCLUDE* Cremation - Past and Present* Combustion - The Basics* Operating the Cremator* Caskets and Container Types* Ethics* Forms

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KFDA Members: $350.00 Early Bird Registration $325.00 Early Bird Registration w/Convention Registration $375.00 After April 26 $350.00 After April 26 w/Convention Registration Non-Member: $425.00 Non-Member Registration $400.00 Non-Member Registration w/Conv. Registration $200.00 Mortuary Science Students

Deduct $10 from each registration if 3 or more registrations $40 Cancellation fee after April 26, 2019.

Tri-State Convention hotel rate $151.00Contact hotel directly for reservations at 913-234-2100

Reservation deadline April 17, 2019for discounted Tri-State rate.

AGENDA

* Handling Human Remains* Functions - System Controls* Procedures for Various Cases * Crematory Law* Environment and Permits* Safety, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

REGISTRATION

Crematory Operator Certification Course

May 5, 2019 ~ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Overland Park Sheraton6100 College Blvd.Overland Park, KS

Location

presented byLarry Stuart Jr.

Cremation Strategies & Consulting

CERTIFIED CREMATORY OPERATOR CLASSROOM WORKBOOK

cremationstrategy.com

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