Page A39 December 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A SEE THE NEW “FACES” OF RESTORATIVE ART PRACTICAL TRAINING ONLY AT PIMS!!!! Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science 5808 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 412-362-8500 www.pims.edu Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube Channel: Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science: PIMS We test ours in the labsoyoudon’t have to test it in the real world. 1-800-992-1925 | CustomAirTrays.com © Custom Air Trays YOURWORST-CASE SCENARIO... WOULDHAVENEVERHAPPENEDWITHOUR PERFORMANCE TESTEDCOMBINATION TRAY. ATLANTA,GA— Natisha Webb Raines has been named Executive Director for the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. She is a native Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia State University, where she received numerous scholarships and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism. Natisha obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University with a concentration in Management and graduated top of her class. She also holds a Digital Media and Marketing Certification from Duke University’s Office of Continuing Studies. Natisha is a results-driven professional with more than 15-years of proven success providing leadership and strategic direction for core programs focused on strengthening customer relationships, improving key metrics, increasing sales, enhancing marketing results, and driving business growth. As a local corporate meeting and event planner, nationally sought-after Emcee, motivational speaker and image consultant, Natisha is grateful for her Godgiven talents and skills. Despite her hectic schedule, Natisha still makes herself available to give back to her community, volunteer and has served on several boards and committees throughout Atlanta to include the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.-Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and has been a praise team member at her church-Atlanta Berean SDA for over 15-years. One of Natisha’s initiatives for NFDMA, Inc. is RECLAIM. RETAIN. RECRUIT. REFER. RECLAIM. The NFDMA national headquarters staff will reach out to old members via phone and/or email. RETAIN. How do you keep your members? Reach out to them and find out what we have gotten right and what we can improve NEWS Association CONTINUED National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. Selects New Executive Director; Elects 68th President Natisha Webb Raines George J. Durham, Jr. on. We will continue outreach to ensure that we are meeting membership expectations. RECRUIT. It may be time to hit the pavement! One way to increase membership is to reach out to the schools. NFDMA will get back into schools and become more visible. A little bit could go a mighty long way. REFER. The national headquarters should not have to do this alone… Each member can help grow membership by referring a funeral professional. Maybe you know someone who used to be a member but is no longer active. A simple phone call or nudge can go a mighty long way! George J. Durham, Jr. installed as 68th International President During the annual convention in August, the NFD&MA installed new officers for the 2022-2024 administrative term. Dr. Hari P. Close, II of Maryland was installed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, George J. Durham, Jr., CFSP, CFSGM of North Carolina as International President, Shawn’te Harvell, CFSP of New Jersey as Vice-President, Tryphina Wiseman of North Carolina as Corporate Clerk of the House and Starr H. Purdue of Georgia as Treasurer. President Durham is a native of Greensboro, NC. He holds a degree in Funeral Service Education from Fayetteville Technical Community College and is licensed by the state of North Carolina as a funeral director. George is General Manager of Hinnant Funeral Service in Greensboro and is a past President of the Central District of the Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of North Carolina, of which he remains a member. In June 2017, he became the 57th and youngest state president. George has served on the contracts and nominating committees, as well as the election commission for NFD&MA. Send us your news! email info@NomisPublications.com FAx 1-800-321-9040 PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS At t ent i on As soc i at i on Of f i c ers
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