March 2019

Page A25 MARCH 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A News Association DEERFIELD,IL— Selected Independent Funeral Homes has recently announced two new Program Sponsors for 2019 including Kelco, for the NextGen Program, and Fed- erated Insurance , for the Selected Study Groups Program. The NextGen Program is geared toward younger funeral professionals, as well as those new to the profession. Next- Gen infuses energy, inspiration and motivation to these up-and-coming leaders by providing multiple opportuni- ties to forge lifelong relationships with their counterparts throughout the world. Kelco, a Minnesota-based, inde- pendent family-owned and operated supplier of products used by funeral homes, crematories and cemeteries, will be the 2019 Program Sponsor. “Being involved with the NextGen seminars and engag- ing with those that participate has been one of the most enriching experiences for me personally as well as pro- fessionally. This is a close-knit group. They are genuine- ly involved in every way, yet continue to welcome new members as if they’d known them for years,” said Ali- cia Carr, president and CEO of Kelco. “The passion in this group is deep, and they’re likely unaware of just how much they’re teaching me about being a leader within our organizations and within our communities. I appre- ciate them more than words can say and I am blessed to be a part of this.” Selected Study Groups brings together owners, future owners and officers to share real-world best practices and insightful analysis to help each other improve their busi- nesses and lives. The 2019 Program Sponsor will be Fed- erated Insurance, a mutual insurance company that has been protecting businesses and business owners for more than a century through valuable insurance coverage’s and risk management services. “We are excited to become the Study Group Program’s exclusive sponsor! The exchange of knowledge and rela- tionships built between members is incredible,” said Jack Selected Announces 2019 Program Sponsors Alicia Carr Jack West West, national account executive of Federated Insurance. “We are proud to sponsor this impactful program and hope that our support will help to bring additional value to all participants.” Both Kelco and Federated have been long-time sup- porters and Preferred Partners with Selected. Visit Select- ed’s website to learn more about its programs, meetings, member benefits and Preferred Partners. Selected Independent Funeral Homes delivers inno- vative and pertinent resources, solutions and ongoing support necessary for enduring excellence to its inter- national network of independently owned death-care providers who aspire to be the very best in their pro- fession. Members of Selected operate according to spe- cific standards and best practices to provide the public with reliable, high-quality funeral services and funer- al-related information. 2017 marked the organization’s 100th anniversary and a legacy of dedication and sup- port to the death-care profession. For more informa- tion, visit www. selectedfuneralhomes.org. BOOTH 1410