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What's New at ICCFA?
Here's the latest:
- Register Today! 2008 ICCFA University Visit www.iccfa.com/pdf/iccfau08.pdf to view the complete program for ICCFA's 2008 University, July 18-23, 2008, at University of Memphis in Memphis, TN.
- Now Online: 2008 ICCFA Fall Management Conference Visit www.iccfa.com/pdf/fall08.pdfand make your plans now to attend the ICCFA's 2008 Fall Conference, October 22-25, 2008, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Naples, Florida. The 2008 Fall Management Conference will focus on CEO-level best practices, presented by executives from industries that parallel our own.
- Read about the 2007 Keeping It Personal Awards Winners. Entry Forms for the 2008 KIP Awards will be available in spring 2008. The KIP Awards for the best in personalization were created by ICCFA's Personalization Committee to recognize outstanding examples of personalization of services or products in the death care profession.
- ICCFA Offers $243 Music License for 2008—2008 Music Licenses are available through the ICCFA for just $243. Membership is open to any company in the cemetery and funeral service industry in the United States. The Music License Membership fee covers music licensing with all three licensing agencies: BMI, ASCAP and SESAC, for the calendar year 2008. There are no added fees. Companies that wish to purchase a new membership may do so by calling the ICCFA at 1.800.645.7700.
- A set of Cremation Guidelines has been developed by the ICCFA in order to foster professional standards of care and consideration by our members. These Guidelines supplement and complement cremation-related materials previously published by the ICCFA. More than 40 professionals completing the 2007 Cremation Certification program at ICCFA University in Memphis, Tennessee, have pledged to adopt and uphold these guidelines. To view the guidelines and the pledge list, visit www.iccfa.com/guidelines.htm.
And here's some older (but still important) stuff:
- Now Online: The ICCFA Blog
Stop by the Blog each day for an update on the latest news from the association and the industry at large (formerly the ICCFA News Page).
- ICFA Adds 'Cremation' to its Name! On October 4, 2006, the International Cemetery and Funeral Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to change the name of the association to the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association. The name change will take effect on January 1, 2007. To read more, visit www.iccfa.com/icfanews.htm#namechange.
- September 15, 2004: The Transportation Security Administration establishes new rules and invites funeral home to become partners in ensuring security for passengers traveling with cremation urns as carry-on baggage.
- ICCFA Insurance Program Now Available: The ICCFA has endorsed Alliant Insurance Services to offer a comprehensive casualty insurance option to ICCFA members nationwide. For more information, call 800.390.9099.
- Lowest rate in the industry - discount credit card processing now available to ICCFA Members: Applied Merchant Systems announces special rates for all ICCFA Members. Improve your bottom line! Take advantage of the new ICCFA sponsored credit card processing program. Call today at 1.800.675.6573 or go to: http://www.appliedmerchant.com/partners/icfa/ for more information.
- DO NOT CALL...Do you understand how the new rules affect your business? Our Frequently Asked Questions can help. Check back regularly for updates.
- ICCFA Magazine's Web Extra section offers more in-depth coverage of the issues affecting your business. The newest additions: Todd Van Beck on "Embalming of the Popes", photos and notes from ICCFA Past President David Shipper's trip to the Shanghai International Exhibition & Seminar on Funeral Equipment & Funeral Service and "A Born Undertaker," a three-part interview with funeral director and educator Todd Van Beck.
- ICCFA's Internet Expo is the largest online exposition of products and services in the cemetery and funeral industry! Visit today to find the ICCFA member suppliers who can help you build your business and improve your services.
- Upcoming meetings schedule: The best in industry education
- What Do You Get With Your ICCFA Membership? For starters, look at these Member Only Benefits.
- Get the latest news from your state and regional industry associations on our new Association Pipeline page.
- Looking for a job? Looking for employees? Click here for the latest job listing or to place a free ad in the ICCFA Online Classifieds.
- Need consumer information on funerals, cemeteries and related services?
Click here to visit the Consumer Resource Guide.
Visit www.iccfa.com/icfanews.htm for more Association updates!
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