Live from NOLA ... it's the NFDA Convention! October 16, 2024 We’re going to miss all of you who can’t be with us in New Orleans for the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo. We’re grateful to all of you who stay behind to serve grieving families – the work you’re doing is very important. Even if you’re not in New Orleans, we’re serving up a taste of convention online! Live Webcasts We’re excited to bring select events to you live via the NFDA Facebook page! If you already follow us on Facebook and you have your notifications enabled, we'll let you know when we're live! Monday, October 21 4 p.m. CT: All-Star Recognition Ceremony Join us for this special celebration honoring funeral service professionals who have achieved special recognitions during the last year: 2024 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award Recipients 2024 NFDA Inspiration Award Recipient NFDA Certified Cremation Services Providers and Certified Crematory Operators NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultants NFDA Green Funeral Practices Certificate Holders 2024-25 NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program Graduates 2024 NFDA Meet the Mentors Program Participants Funeral Service Foundation Scholarship Recipients APFSP Certified Funeral Service Practitioners Tuesday, October 22 4:30 p.m. PT: Board of Directors Installation Join us as we install the 2024-25 Board of Directors 2024-25 PresidentChristopher P. Robinson, CFSP, CCO 2024-25 President-elect Daniel J. Ford, CFSP, CCO 2025-25 TreasurerChris E. Christian, CFSP, CCO 2024-25 Secretary Bobby “Steve” Spann 2023-24 Immediate Past President Douglas R. “Dutch” Nie II, CFSP, CCO 2023-25 At-large Representative Homer E. Elwood Jr. 2023-25 At-large Representative Ellen Wynn McBrayer, CFSP, CPC 2024-26 At-large Representative Carlton Maye Jr., CFSP 2024-26 At-large Representative Joseph Ladd Pulliam We will also extend thanks to those who are concluding their service on the NFDA Board of Directors: 2024-25 Immediate Past President John O. "Jack" Mitchell IV, CFSP, CCSP, 2022-24 At-Large Representative Brad Walker, CFSP, CCO. Social Media If you’re active on social media, follow NFDA on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Also, be sure to watch the hashtag #nfda2024 (especially on Instagram and Twitter) to see posts and pictures from NFDA and your funeral service colleagues. Say Cheese! Professional photographers are out and about capturing all of the excitement of the 2024 NFDA Convention. You can view all of the photos from the convention photo website, NFDA.org/NOLAPics. Download as many photos as you like for free and, if you’re active on social media, share them with your friends (don’t forget to use our convention hashtag, #nfda2024). You can even order physical prints right from your smartphone or computer!