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Page B2 MARCH 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B CALENDAR of Events M K J Marketing Ski Summit  - Mar 02-04, 2020, The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Vail, CO. 888- 655-1566. www.mkjmarketing. com mkj@mkjmarketing.com New Mexico Funeral Service Association 2020 Annual Convention  - Mar 05-06, 2020, Santa Ana Star, Bernalillo, NM. 505-843-6333. www. nmfuneralserviceassociation.com nmfuneralserviceassociation@ gmail.com National Funeral Directors Association 2020 Meet the Mentors  - Mar 08-10, 2020, Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA. 800-228- 6332. www.nfda.org/mentors nfda@nfda.org Kentucky Cemetery Association 2020 Spring Seminar  - Mar 10, 2020, Bowling Green, KY. 859-255-5522. www. kentuckycemeteryassociation.org miles@lexcem.org 2019 Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science Best Practices 103  - Mar 13, 2020, PIMS Special Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA. 412-362-8500. www.pims.edu pims5808@aol. com MK J Marketing Seminar  - Mar 16-18, 2020, La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL. 888- 655-1566. www.mkjmarketing. com mkj@mkjmarketing.com National Funeral Directors As- sociation Cremation Certifica- tion Program  - Mar 17, 2020, Hosted by Salt Lake Commu- nity College Mortuary Science Program, West Jordan, UT. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Illinois Cemetery & Funeral Home Assn 2020 Annual Convention  - Mar 18-19, 2020, Wyndham Springfield City Centre, Springfield, IL. Exhibits. 866-758-7731. www. icfha.org icfha@hotmail.com Ontario Assn Of Cmtry & Fn Professionals 2019 Cremato- rium Operators Certification & Training  - Mar 23-24, 2020, Hilton Mississauga/Mead- owvale, Mississauga, ON. 905- 383-6528. www.oacfp.com info@oacfp.com Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association 15th Annual Convention  - Mar 24-25, 2020, Harbor Hotel, Watkins Glen, NY. 607-734-6196. www. fingerlakesfuneraldirectors.org kalecfh@aol.com National Hospice & Palliative Care Org Leadership and Advocacy Conference  - Mar 25-27, 2020, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. 703-837- 1500. www.nhpco.org TANEXPO 2020 International Funeral and Cemetery Exhibition  - Mar 26-28, 2020, Bologna, Italy. Exhibits. +39 051 4298311. www.tanexpo.com info@tanexpo.com Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2020 European Spring Meeting  - Mar 27-29, 2020, Bologna Funeral Exhibition, Bologna, Italy. 800-323-4219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org raf@selectedfuneralhomes.org Int’l Cemetery, Cremation&Fu- neral Assn Annual Convention  - Mar 30 - Apr 02, 2020, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt, San Antonio, TX. 703-391-8400. www.iccfa.com kspann@iccfa.com North Dakota Funeral Di- rectors Assn 2020 Annual Convention  - Mar 30 - Apr 01, 2020, Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo, ND. Exhibits. 701-845- 2414. www.ndfda.org ndfda@ oliver-nathanchapel.com Academy Of Graduate Em- balmers Of Georgia 65TH An- nual Clinic  - Apr 13-15, 2020, Forsyth, GA. 770-445-3180. www.ageg.org staff@ageg.org Funeral Directors & Mort’s Assn Of NC 2020 Spring Board Meeting  - Apr 14, 2020, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Charlotte, NC. 704-982-0347. www. fdmanc.org fdmanc@aol.com Catholic Cemetery Con- ference 2020 Exploring Catholic Cemetery Opera- tions  - Apr 16-19, 2020, San Fernando Cemetery, San An- tonio, TX. 708-202-1242. www.catholiccemeteryconference.org info@catholiccemeteryconference.org Journeys of Hope Healing and Health Bereavement Cruise  - Apr 19-26, 2020, Harmony of The Seas, Cape Canaveral, FL. 315-725-6132. www.j3hhh.com lf6643@yahoo.com Michigan Funeral Directors Association 2020 Convention  - Apr 19-22, 2020, Lansing, MI. 517-349-9565. www.mfda.org pdouma@mfda.org International Order Of The Golden Rule 2020 Annual Con- ference & Solution Center  - Apr 19-21, 2020, Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC. Exhibits. 512-334-5504. www.ogr.org jsmith@ogr.com National Funeral Directors As- sociation Arranger Training Program  - Apr 19, 2020, Okla- homa Funeral Directors Asso- ciation, Oklahoma City, OK. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association 2020 Annual Con- vention  - Apr 19-21, 2020, Win- Star Hotel and Casino, Thacker- ville, OK. 405-843-0730. www. okfda.com info@okfda.com Nebraska Funeral Directors As- sociation 2020 Annual Conven- tion  - Apr 21-23, 2020, Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE. Exhibits. 402-761-2217. www.nefda.org staff@nefda.org NewJerseyCemeteryAssociation 88th Annual Conference and Trade Show  - Apr 21-23, 2020, Golden Nugget Resort and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. 973- 566-6522. www.njcaonline.org ExecutiveDirector@njcaonline.org Alberta Funeral Service Association 2020 Convention & AGM  - Apr 23-25, 2020, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, AB. 780-412-1310. www.afsa.ca inquiry@afsa.ca National Funeral Directors As- sociation 2020 Professional Women’s Conference  -Apr 24-26, 2020, Confidante Hyatt Hotel, Miami, FL. 800-228-6332. www. nfda.org/pwc nfda@nfda.org Texas Cemeteries Association 2020 Annual Convention  - Apr 26-28, 2020, The Worthington Renaissance Hotel, Fort Worth, TX. 817-339-8210. www.txca.us lberger@txca.us Association For Death Educ & Counseling 42nd Annual Conference  - Apr 28 - May 02, 2020, Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, OH. 612-337-1808. www.adec.org adec@adec.org Utah Funeral Directors Associ- ation Annual Convention  - Apr 29-30, 2020, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Midvale, UT. Exhibits. 801-263-3286. www.ufda.org ufda.org@gmail.com National Funeral Directors As- sociation 2020 Advocacy Sum- mit  - Apr 29 - May 01, 2020, The Mayflower Hotel, Wash- ington, DC. (800) 228-6332. www.nfda.org/advocacysummit nfda@nfda.org Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2020 Spring Manage- ment Summit  - Apr 29 - May 01, 2020, Le Méridien Tampa, Tampa, FL. 800-323-4219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org raf@selectedfuneralhomes.org ADDITIONAL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.NOMISPUBLICATIONS.COM OR SEND TO: PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 • Email info@nomispublications.com Online at www.nomispublications.com Submit Your Convention, Meeting or Seminar Messenger Introduces New Top-Tier Stationery Series AUBURN,IN— Messenger has launched a new top-tier stationery series entitledMonarch.The Monarch series is part of Messenger’s new M Collection brand of top-tier stationery designs. “We designed the Monarch series to be the next generation of top-tier funeral stationery,” says Alicia Norman, director of product ser- vices at Messenger. “Monarch puts a fresh, modern spin on the traditional wood book with its lightweight design and accompany- ing stationery pieces inspired by current trends found in other consumer markets. This refined series is truly in a class of its own as it appeals to families seeking only the best and most luxuri- ous remembrance products,” Norman adds. The oversized register book cover is made in the United States from natural alder wood and bonded leather.The book pages feature a mod- ernmarble texture and foil accents throughout. The extra gallery pages between sign-in pages provide an enhanced guest sign-in experience. Interiors can also be infused with gallery pag- es featuring six popular art themes exclusively available fromMessenger. The Monarch register book is compliment- ed by a full line of coordinated stationery piec- es including five sizes of service folders, deluxe size thank you cards in retail quality packag- ing, two sizes of laminated bookmarks, prayer cards, candles, and more. The series introduc- es a new, Deluxe style of service folders featur- ing a short fold that showcases a peek-a-boo embossed edge. The stationery components for this series are easily personalized and print- ed through Messenger’s free Make It! Personal web application. The Messenger Co., LLC, headquartered in Auburn, IN, was founded in 1913 by Frank Messenger, who started in the religious cal- endar business. Messenger has since become the leading provider of stationery, funeral ser- vice items and personalization services. In 2019, Messenger acquired Express Funer- al Funding, the largest privately-held insur- ance assignment funding company. Focused on being a trusted partner to funeral profes- sionals, Messenger delivers time saving solu- tions to increase customer satisfaction and add value. Messenger provides quality prod- uct and technology solutions with quick lead times and exemplary service, exclusive part- nerships and one of the most experienced and extensive sales teams in the funeral industry. For more information about Messenger, visit www.messengerstationery.com or call 1-800- 827-5151. AmpliVox Introduces Rechargeable Rechargeable Battery Kit AmpliVox Sound Systems has introduced a new rechargeable battery that is compatible with its 150-watt Compact Amplifier, mak- ing it capable of powering built-in wireless PA systems built into many AmpliVox lec- terns, including such popular models as the Multimedia Computer Lectern, Coventry Lectern, Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern, Exec- utive Column Lectern, and others. “The battery is another step in convenience for our customers,” said AmpliVox CEO Don Roth . “In addition to offering built-in wireless PA systems, most of our lecterns are to be used even where there is no convenient access to AC power, including outdoors.” The S1468 Rechargeable Battery Pack fea- tures a 24V, 5.5 Amp Hour SLA battery with an 8 hour run time. It includes a 6-foot ca- ble with DC barrel connector to connect to the PA amplifier, AC recharging cord, and mounting hardware. AmpliVox ® Sound Systems products are predominantly made in the USA, meet strin- gent CE standards, and come with a warran- ty up to 12 years. Visit www.ampli.com for more information. Battery for Lecterns with Built-in PA Systems NORTHBROOK,IL— very mobile. The bat- tery allows them now