Convention is Two Weeks Away!

Pre-Registration Available Through Friday, May 11

There is still time to register for the 2018 OFDA Convention & Exhibition! Don’t miss the great presenters and diverse collection of topics to be presented during the May 22 - 24 event, by pre-registering online, by fax or mail through Friday, May 11.

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Events for Young Funeral Professionals 

Tuesday, May 22, provides programs and events geared toward younger funeral professionals, apprentices and students.

Beginning at 11 am, Matthew D. Morian, Connecting as a Funeral Professional, will start off the day at the Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant at Easton. This seminar is complimentary to mortuary students. If you are an apprentice or young funeral director and would like to attend, please pre-register.

Immediately following, a job fair will be held at the Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant. Take advantage of this opportunity to speak one-on-one with potential employers, network and learn what funeral homes are seeking in candidates.

The day will conclude the Young Funeral Directors Social Event, 8:00-10:00 pm, with a comedy show featuring standup comedian Spencer James at the Funny Bone. Pre-registration is required and is $40 per person. Space is limited! Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Pre-Convention Programming

There will be two different and informative seminars presented on Monday, May 21. 

Beginning at 7:30 am, Steve Jenkins & Pam Ulery are leading two, 5 hour Insurance Educational Seminars: Financial Intelligence: Ten Accounting Instruments Every Professional Should Know and Ethics in the Workplace.

In addition, Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP, will be presenting an embalming and restoration seminar, Why It Matters: Embalming for Restoration and Special Situations from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

Networking, Refreshments & Entertainment 

	Let the luck of the Irish be with you again this year as you kick off the week on Monday, May 21, and join your friends, colleagues and exhibitors at Fado Irish Pub. From 5:30-8:00 pm, Fado is closing its doors for all OFDA convention attendees. Monday evening event compliments of our generous sponsors.
Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres as you view exhibits on Tuesday, May 22 from 4:30-7:00 pm, during the Welcome Reception. There will be host/cash bars located in the exhibit areas.
	Wednesday, May 23, head to Casino Night for the President's Reception from 5:30-8:30 pm, in the Regent Ballroom. Join in the fun and earn chances for great prizes by playing Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold’em, Let it Ride, Pai-Gow Poker, 3 Card Poker, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres!  1 ticket is included with your full registration or you may purchase separately for $20.

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