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Page A32 JANUARY 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A 3” HEARSE NAMEPLATES 1-8 spaces $80.50 per nameplate 9-13 spaces $92.50 per nameplate 14-15 spaces $109.00 per nameplate 16-18 spaces $119.00 per nameplate Many Letter Styles and Sizes Available DEDUCT $10.00 each for Satin Aluminum Finish WHEELING,IL— It is a truth universally acknowl- edged that the funeral profession works better together. Cremation Association of North America’s 2022 Cre- mation Symposium invites you to join other innova- tors in Las Vegas, NV this February for fun, connection, and content! This year, the CANA Symposium will help you craft the story of your company and put it to work for you – attract new business, engage and retain staff, NEWS Association CONTINUED CANA Symposium Puts Your Story Center Stage tions with new people and familiar friends, and—with- out a tradeshow—the chance for connection between suppliers and practitioners alike to find new solutions. Missing the tradeshow? Consider joining us in Atlanta August 17-19, 2022 for CANA’s 104th Cremation In- novation Convention! On the Stage Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family… Choose the event that provides practical takeaways that you discover and put to use right away. CANA has lined up an incredible cast of speakers to tell your story that inspires your staff, informs your com- munity, and sets you apart from your competitors. The Keynote will help you find your story and put it to work in Storytelling for Funeral Service. Andrew Buck is the Content Strategist for consulting firm Mighty Citizen dedicated to supporting the communications strategy of mission-driven organizations. Creating a Culture of Trust at your business means ori- enting your staff to your mission and values to build a team. Angelique Simpson of Matthews Aurora will talk about what strategies work for building and main- taining strong and successful teams. The Most Important Part of Cremation Marketing: The Message shows you how to captivate the attention of the cremation customer with messaging that allows your business to be the provider of choice. Rolf Gut- knecht is co-founder of LAads to help you stand out from competitors. Plus, you’ll hear from your peers on how they’ve put these strategies to work in their own businesses with a panel disc ussion. and set your company on a path of growth. Once upon a time, a psychologist discovered that we are 22 times more likely to remem- ber a fact when it has been wrapped in a sto- ry. That’s because stories get us to the main idea quickly and trigger our emotions to connect. We all have new stories about the past few years, and we’re excited to gather. The CANA Symposium is your chance to develop your story with feedback from peers and profes- sionals. CANA puts inter- action at the heart of the event with dedicated net- working time, roundtables to share ideas and chal- lenges, cocktail conversa- Continued on page A33 Andrew Buck Angelique Simpson Rolf Gutknecht Lacy Robinson Chris Cruger Barbara Kemmis Jennifer Werthman Museum Corner It was perfect! Bright blue skies and cool weather for the 27 th Annual Charity Golf Classic on November 8 at the Kingwood Country Club in Kingwood, Texas. This event is a fun-filled fundraiser created to support the museum and its mission, enlighten visitors about one of man’s oldest cultural rituals and celebrate the rich history of funeral ser- vice. The tournament brought together business executives and funeral industry professionals from across the country, all who took to the greens to raise funds that ensure the growth and preservation of the museum and its programs. Thank you for your support! Since 1992, the National Museum of Funeral History has housed the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts in 30,500 square feet of exhibit space. The museum features 15 per - manent exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs. Explore the funeral memorabilia collection, discover the history of mourn- ing rituals, and learn about the rich heritage of funeral services. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Hous - ton, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. F U N E R A L H O M E & C E M E T E R Y N E W S w w w . N o m i s P u b l i c a t i o n s . c o m Monthly Columns online at Victor Nguyen, SCI Director of Budgeting and Forecasting, scores a hole- in-one on #8 on the Lake Course during the Annual Charity Golf Classic at the Kingwood Country Club. Congratulations! Congratulations to Robert Boetticher, Sr., CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History since 1993. In addition to being elected to the ICCFA Educational Foundation Board, he was honored with their Lasting Impact Award on November 7, 2021. See “New Members Elected to the ICCFA Educational Foundation Board” on Page A30. 2 7 t h a n n u a l C h a r i t y G o l f C l a s s i c a S u c c e s s ! Sponsors, Donors, Teams and Friends Took to the Greens on November 8, 2021