2018 NFDA Elections – Proposed Bylaws Changes July 17, 2018 Next month, qualified NFDA members will elect the association’s officers, vote on proposed changes to the NFDA Bylaws, and select the Members’ Choice Award winner. Voting will take place August 1-14. On March 1, NFDA announced the 2018 NFDA Leadership Development Committee’s list of qualified candidates for open positions on the NFDA Board of Directors. Visit www.nfda.org/vote to view detailed information on the candidates. Proposed Bylaws Changes Along with electing officers to serve on the Board of Directors, qualified association members are responsible for approving proposed changes to the NFDA Bylaws. This year, NFDA’s Board of Directors recommends the adoption of two technical changes to improve and clarify the Bylaws and the addition of a new, limited membership category for a select group of companies with an established track record of supporting NFDA. Click here for a summary and explanation of the proposed changes, including a marked copy of the NFDA Bylaws, showing the exact language changes on which you will be voting. Don’t Miss Out! As a valued member, you are NFDA, which means you have a voice in the governance of your association. We need your help to ensure we have accurate information for all licensed funeral directors at your firm so we are able to communicate important information about the election and voting procedures via email. By July 20, please contact your member services representative at 800-228-6332 to verify the information we have on file. NFDA needs the: Name and unique email address for the primary contact (must be a licensed funeral director) at your firm Name and unique email addresses for all licensed funeral directors at your firm Visit www.nfda.org/vote for more information, including voting procedures and timelines. Watch your email for more information about your opportunity to vote!