ISMA 79th Annual State Convention & Table Top Expo
Sunday, May 19, 2019 Chicago, IL
The Speakers
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FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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Showmanship
Carolyn Whigham
Showmanship in Funeral Service
Key Note Speaker
Ways of unlocking innovation and professional showmanship in funeral services and cremation presentation, nonverbal communication, attire and ceremony.
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Spencer Leak Sr., Leak & Sons Funeral Home, Rev. Marshall Hatch, Senior Pastor New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church & Bertha Purnell CEO, Mothers On A Mission
Social Justice & the Role of the Funeral Director
Panel Group Discussion will look at current and historical roles of how funeral homes have played a role in social justice.
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Social Justice
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03
The State of Affairs
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Jonathon D. Groll, Attorney Counselor at Law Groll Law, Leah Jakubowski, General Counsel, Office of the Public Administrator, Brian Echols, Illinois Treasury Department
The State of Affairs - Panel Discussion
This panel discussion looks at Contract Planning vs Estate Planning; When to contact the Public Administrator, who they are, what they do and how it benefits the funeral director; and, How the Treasury Department can help the funeral home.
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Nhemya Ward & Karen Scott
Helping the Next Generation of Funeral Director Succeed
Interships
How to structure a meaningful intern program for funeral directors. Student session will discuss how to apply for internships and what to expect.
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Dr. Acoponni, Chief Medical Examiner Cook County
Navigating Medical Examiner Changes & Policy & Procedures in 2019
The Medical Examiner's Office has made many changes for 2019 including cost of permits, fines for police and funeral directors not reporting death correctly, issues with completing dc's specifically place of death of death certificates. This seminar will address those specific changes or procedures and their impact to funeral director
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Medical Examiner
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Crime Victime Compensation
Kimberly Murray, Outreach Specialist Crime Victims Compensation
Crime Victims Compensation
Burial Benefit cases are the highest they are ever been. This session will updates funeral directors on application process, funding and policies
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The Venue
Malcolm X College, 1900 West Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60612
Malcolm X College is centrally located easily accessible by public transportation or drive and use the complimentary parking for attendees and vendors.
Agenda
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019
10:00
Meet & Greet
12:00
Sessions Stage
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Networking
16:00
Q & A Session
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200
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CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
PARTICIPANTS
10:00
Meet & Greet
Agenda
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019
Details Coming Soon