Details
May 14 - 16, 2014
134th Annual OFDA Convention and Exhibition
Hilton Columbus at Easton
Online Registration is NOW CLOSED!
But the Online Auction is Open for Bidding!
Members can download the Convention Brochure for the full convention schedule.
Convention At A Glance
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Insurance Educational Seminar
Instructor: Tom Holland, Ph.D., CPC
Ten Hours of Insurance Continuing Education Credits
Juniper Room
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Master’s Training Seminar
Presented by OFDA Education Committee Featuring Don Ferfolia, Jr., J.D.; Poul Lemasters, Esq.; Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors; Ohio Department of Health; Barb Garrison and David Tackett.
Six Credit Hours
Juniper Room
Social Event
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reception at Smith & Wollensky located at Easton Town Center. Enjoy an evening with friends and colleagues as you take a Tour of Italy. The reception will include Italian style food, wine tasting, beverages and FUN! The evening is sponsored in part by Cincinnati Equitable Life Insurance Company, Karpus Scott & Company, Ohio Embalmer’s Association, SRS Computing and Wilbert
Wednesday, May 14
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Service of Remembrance
Flowers Sponsored by Oberer’s
Video Tribute compliments of funeralOne
Books compliments of 1-800 Flowers
Juniper A & B
Service of Remembrance Reception
Immediately following the Service of Remembrance
Sponsored by State Auto Insurance Companies
Juniper C
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
General Session: Call to Order: Introduction of District Presidents; Introduction of Regional Directors; Nominating Committee Report
Easton Grand Ballroom
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
NFDA Update, OFDA Update and OFDA Executive Director’s Message
Combined for One Credit Hour
Easton Grand Ballroom
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Batesville Casket Company
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker – Douglas R. Gober, Jr., Executive Marketing Director – Deathcare Management, Live Oak Bank
Two Credit Hours
Easton Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by Astral Industries
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hours
One Credit Hour for Viewing Exhibits
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Beverages Sponsored in part by Capstone Preneed Funding Solutions and Live Oak Bank
Thursday, May 15
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Speaker Lisa Ryan, Grategy
“Engagement Matters: 3 Key Strategies to Exceed Expectations and Create Lasting Relationships with Everyone You Serve”
One Credit Hour
Magnolia Room
Sponsored in part by Administrative Systems, Inc., Behalt Casket Company and Columbian Financial Group
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Speakers David G. Hicks, CFSP/Robert G. Mayer, FBIE
“Microbes and Morticians”
One Credit Hour
Juniper B & C
Sponsored by Ohio Embalmer’s Association
8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Speaker Nectar L. Ramirez, Director of Sales, Options by Batesville
“Closing the Profitability Gap with Cremation "The Time to ACT is Now"
One Credit Hour
Lilac Room
Sponsored by Batesville Casket Company
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Speaker Lacy Robinson, CFSP, Director of Professional Development, Aurora Casket Company
“What Women Want - Effective marketing strategies and better communication skills that work!”
One Credit Hour
Juniper B & C
Sponsored by Aurora Casket Company
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Speaker Justin Zabor, CFSP, Justin Zabor Enterprises, LLC
“Funeral Arrangements to Die For”
One Credit Hour
Magnolia Room
Sponsored in part by Gilligan Law Offices and National Mortuary Shipping
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Speaker Kim Medici Shelquist, Director of Marketing Communications, Homesteaders Life Company
“Funeral Service in the Age of the “Me’s” and the “None’s”
One Credit Hour
Lilac Room
Sponsored by Homesteaders Life Company
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Answering Service for Directors
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Keynote Speaker Chris Spielman, College Football Hall of Fame, College Football analyst with ESPN, Professional Speaker, Father and Cancer Warrior
“Living With Passion”
One Credit Hour
Easton Grand Ballroom
Sponsored in part by Aurora Casket Company, Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company, Homesteaders Life Company and Tri County FDA District 19
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
General Session: Call to Order
Election of Officers
Easton Grand Ballroom
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Awards Luncheon – Recognizing Committee Awards; CFSP: 25-Year and 50-Year Recipients; OFDA Past Presidents and Installation of Officers
Easton Grand Ballroom
Luncheon Sponsored by Matthews International
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hours
One Credit Hour for Viewing Exhibits
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
President’s Reception
Hilton Lounge/Outdoor Patio
Sponsored in part by Messenger, Physicians Mutual, State Auto Insurance Companies and The Outlook Group
Entertainment sponsored in pary by OFDA District 11
Friday, May 16
7:00 a.m. – Noon
Registration Hours
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Easton Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by American Coach Sales and American Livery Services
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Exhibition Hours
One Credit Hour for Viewing Exhibits
10:00 a.m. - Noon
The Legal Eagles
Scott Gilligan, Poul Lemasters & Frank Rosenacker will each present a topic of their choice.
Easton Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company
Thank You to our Sponsors
1-800-FLOWERS.COM
Administrative Systems, Inc.
American Coach Sales/American Livery Services
Answering Service for Directors
Astral Industries
Aurora Casket Company
Batesville Casket Company
Behalt Casket Company
Captsone Preneed Funding Solutions
Cincinnati Equitable Life Insurance Company
Columbian
Financial Group
Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company
funeralOne
Gilligan Law Offices
Homesteaders Life Company
Karpus Scott & Company
Live Oak Bank
Matthews International Casket Division
Messenger
National Mortuary Shipping
Oberer’s Flowers
OFDA District 11
Ohio Embalmer’s Association
Physicians Mutual
SRS Computing
The Outlook Group
Tri County FDA District 19
State Auto Insurance Companies
Wilbert
World of Travel
