In cooperation with the Funeral Service Foundation

August 19-20
Harvard Faculty Club
Boston, Massachusetts

Take a chance to be a part of something extraordinary – Meet the Mentors! Fifty NFDA-members who are licensed funeral professionals, age 40 or under, will be randomly selected from the pool of entries received to learn from and talk with three of the profession's leading funeral directors. Just think how much could be gained by sitting down with the stellar leaders in your profession and talking with them about their businesses.

Here's the best part... if you are one of the 50 individuals selected to attend, all you have to do is pay for your transportation to the program. That's right, all you have to do is get there; the rest is on us. Your registration fee, access to three fantastic mentors, one night of lodging, a reception and dinner the evening before the program and continental breakfast and lunch the day of the program are all included. This program is a $599 value!

Enter by midnight June 21, 2013. The names of the 50 participants will be drawn the week of June 24 from among all entries received. Each day, Monday through Friday, an NFDA staff member will draw 10 names. The drawings will be available for viewing on the NFDA website, social media sites and YouTube channel at approximately 2 p.m. CST each day.

Mentors

William W. McReavy Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, Minneapolis, MN William W. McReavy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science before joining the family business. He worked his way through each position of the company to his current position as president of Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel. Bill has served as president of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association and board chair of the Edina Chamber of Commerce, where he was named Business Person of the Year in 2011. He has presented to the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program, NFDA, Western Ontario Funeral Service Association, Funeral Service Insider, Funeral Service Business Institute and Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
Brad Speaks Speaks Family Legacy Chapels, Independence, MO Brad Speaks is a third-generation funeral director. He is the President and CEO of Speaks Family Legacy Chapels and runs three funeral homes in suburban Kansas City, along with a cemetery, crematory, and preneed operation. Brad is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and has been active in his state funeral directors association, having served two separate terms on their board of directors. He was one of the founding members of the Leaders Network, a group of progressive funeral home owners, and is currently on the board of directors of Selected Independent Funeral Homes where he serves on the Advisory Council of the Selected Leadership Academy.
Paula J. Staab Polk Staab Polk Memorial Home, Chatham, IL Paula J. Staab Polk, host and owner of Staab Polk Memorial Home in Chatham, is an international presenter of contemporary and progressive funeral ideas. She has presented to organizations including NFDA, Illinois Funeral Director Association, Cremation Association of North America, Order of the Golden Rule OGR and Fiat-IFTA. Active on many boards and in many associations, Paula is an Advisory Board member for SIU-Carbondale, School of Applied Sciences and Arts; member and past president of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce; and 12-time NFDA Pursuit of Excellence award recipient. She believes listening to families tell their story is the key to a personal and meaningful event. Whether pre-arranging, memorial or traditional services, she will share her insights on how to best serve your families in this ever-changing market.

Program Schedule

August 19, 2013 6 – 9 p.m.
Welcome Reception and Dinner

August 20, 2013 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Meet the Mentors, Harvard Faculty Club
(breakfast, presentations, lunch, and roundtable discussions)

Here is what past participants are saying about Meet the Mentors:

Meet the Mentors was beyond my expectations!

This experience was invaluable. I am grateful to have met the mentors, but especially to have met my peer group.

It was a phenomenal experience! The opportunity to meet some of the greatest minds of Funeral Service was very valuable!

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to attend, you must be a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, a licensed funeral director and/or embalmer, age 40 or under.

One entry per person. Registration is not transferable. Spouses, guests and previous Meet the Mentors attendees are not eligible to attend. You must be 40 or under and an NFDA member at the time of entry.

By entering your name into the drawing for this program you attest that if your name is selected you will confirm your agreement to participate in the entire program, be responsible for transportation to and from the event and pay any additional lodging or food beyond what is being provided by NFDA.

NFDA reserves the right to cancel the program due to circumstances beyond its control. NFDA's liability for any cancellation shall not extend to claims, including, but not limited to, travel expenses, cancellation fees, lost wages, inconvenience and other related costs. You agreed that if you cancel your participation prior to the program, you will be responsible for reimbursing NFDA for lodging expenses incurred for your reservation at Harvard Square Hotel.

Hats off to the Funeral Service Foundation for helping make the "Meet the Mentors" program possible!