Agenda

9 a.m. Tee Time Begins
Golf at Wild Dunes, Harbor Course

Designed by Tom Fazio, the Wild Dunes Harbor Golf Course is known for its challenging design and beautiful views, and most of all, water. From lagoons and salt marshes to the Intracoastal Waterway, this varied golf course in Charleston, South Carolina will test all aspects of your game and challenge players at every skill level.

Golf Digest says Wild Dunes Resort is among the "Best in State" for golf in South Carolina.

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5 - 6 p.m.
Registration & Welcome Reception

"Night on the Rocks"
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7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration

7:30 - 8 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
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8 - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome & National Emerging Leaders Introductions
R. Bryant Hightower Jr., CFSP: President of NFDA Board of Directors

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
NFDA Governance Update

9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Break
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9:30 - 11-30 a.m.
Breakouts by Office
Discuss topics related to your specific role on the board while sharing ideas that are important to your association’s success.

11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Two Concurrent Sessions

7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Registration

7:30 - 8 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8 - 8:15 a.m.
Introduction
R. Bryant Hightower Jr., CFSP: President of NFDA Board of Directors

8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Association Rebound & Recovery: Hope for the Future
Bob Harris, CAE, CEO, Harris Management Group

Associations evolved and adapted during the pandemic resulting in some best practices that will become standard, replacing the phrase, “We’ve always done it this way.” Let’s consider evolved best practices in governance, membership value, strategic plans, and committee management. Be prepared to share how your association has adapted.

9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Break

9:30 - 11 a.m.
The Future of the Funeral Profession is NoW... Are You Ready?
Rocky Ozaki, CEO and Founder NoW of Work, Inc.
Eric Termuende, Co-Founder and Author

It's been over a year since much of the world was thrust into the Future of Work (aka the "next normal") because of the global pandemic. And while many companies have struggled, others have thrived. Drawing from experiences and insights from across North America, we will share the common traits of the people and teams who are leveraging innovation and organizational agility to not only survive today, but to co-design an exciting new future. As a Funeral Home or Cemetery operator, you will leave this session feeling inspired and equipped to start or accelerate your journey in these exponential times. The Future is NoW...are you ready?

11 a.m. 
Closing Remarks
R. Bryant Hightower Jr., CFSP: President of NFDA Board of Directors

6 - 9 p.m.
“A Night of Trivia and Comedy” brought to you by Atlantic Coast Life and NFDA

Start the evening at Charleston Place's Market Street Circle enjoying cocktails and fellowship. After a brief walk to the Riviera Complex, the night continues with some fun trivia presented by our hosts at Atlantic Coast Life, music, mouthwatering cuisine, and guaranteed laughter from the comedic stylings of James Gregory! 

James has been tickling people's funny bones for over thirty years, and now he's ready to show you what funny means! In addition to thousands of personal appearances at theaters, corporate functions, and clubs over the years, he continues to entertain audiences by the millions appearing as a regular and popular guest on numerous nationally syndicated radio programs.

Who is James?
Born in the rural South, his unique brand of humor packs the crowds into his sold-out shows. The absence of "blue language" sets James apart and his stories are carefully crafted art.

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7 - 10 a.m.
Registration

7:30 - 8 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8 - 8:15 a.m.
Introduction
R. Bryant Hightower Jr., CFSP: President of NFDA Board of Directors

8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Better Boards, Better Meetings, Better Committees
Bob Harris, CAE, CEO, Harris Management Group

Directors are asked to join a board but may not know they serve as trustees and fiduciaries. Improve your governance understanding and practices - from board orientation to better board meetings. Built upon the guiding principle, “The Board governs and staff manages.” 

9:45 - 10 a.m.
Break

10 - 11 a.m.
Values-Based Leadership: Better Decisions, Instinctive Motivation & Extraordinary Results
Brant Menswar, Author, Musician, and Core Values Activist

Successful leaders understand the importance of discovering personal values. When organizations and employees align themselves through shared values, we see increased performance around a sense of united purpose. Do you know what your employees’ non-negotiable values actually are? In this highly-interactive session Brant uses data collected through a brief, on-line, pre-session assessment to create a "Values Map" that provides clarity on what matters most to employees. Leaders learn how to build bridges between employee and organizational values through a specific framework for action. This high energy session provides laugh-out-loud moments, introspective opportunities and a clear path to better decisions, instinctive motivation and extraordinary results.

11 a.m. 
Closing Remarks
R. Bryant Hightower Jr., CFSP: President of NFDA Board of Directors