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2010 Annual Meeting:
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Register Online!

Informational BookletMake plans now to attend the spectacular 92nd Annual Meeting at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2010. The Victorian-style facility is considered the flagship hotel of the Walt Disney World resorts, offering world-class dining, entertainment and luxurious accommodations. This magnificent hotel sits along the white-sand shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and enjoys proximity to the Magic Kingdom theme park.

Informational Booklet
Download this PDF file for complete meeting details and options.

See Who's Registered

Continuing Education Credit


Disney's Grand FloridianHotel Reservations -
Selected's room block at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa expired on Aug. 30. However, members may call the hotel at 407-824-1383 to see if any rooms are still available. Be sure to identify your membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact or at 1-800-323-4219.


Register for Meeting and Choose Meal Options
Download a Registration Form, and send your completed form by email to or by fax to 847-236-9968. For fastest service, register online and pay with credit card at Selected's Concierge Marketplace.

Important! If your firm is a new member (joined after 8/1/2009), please contact Selected Headquarters at 1-800-323-4219 before completing a paper or online registration form.


Agenda for the Meeting


Optional Disney Tours
Click here for information and to register

Disney By Design - Sep. 29, 9:00a - 12:00p
Inspiration: Through Walt's Eyes - Sep. 29, 1:30 - 4:30p


Additional Disney Links and Resources

Specially Priced Park Tickets
PDF: Ticket Guide for Selected Members

Restaurant Reservations

Spa Information and Reservations

Golf Information and Tee Times

Children’s Activities

Moms Panel: Travel Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

PDF: Walt Disney World Properties Map

PDF: Driving Directions to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

 


2009 Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA

Listed below are links to materials and information from this meeting available to members.

Continuing Educational Credit Information

View Photos from the Meeting on Selected's Facebook page (you do not need a Facebook account to view). If you would like to receive a high-resolution file of any of the photos, please contact at Selected Headquarters.

Purchase Audio Recordings of Educational Sessions
Use the above link to All Star Media to order online. MP3 files are now available for immediate purchase and download from All Star Media. Also, recordings from the 2008 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. are still available using this link.

Meeting Presentation Files
You will need your firm's user ID and password to view/download items marked
BPX, indicating they also can be found through online search of the members-only Best Practices Exchange database.

Incoming President's Address by Thomas Broussard

Website of Keynote Speaker Ross Shafer

The Three C’s - Copyright, Cremation and Consolidation -
and Other Legal Topics of Concern for Funeral Service

by Michael Cohen, Katie Wood and Scott Oross (BPX)

Everest Presentation (BPX) by Mark Duffey
Everest CBS News Video File (Windows Media)

Everest Industry Report (BPX)

NextGen Speaks: Technology and Funeral Service featuring Helen Loring Dear, AnnYeager Hamlin, Mark Smith and Brian Hanner (BPX)


The Myth of Multitasking by Dave Crenshaw (BPX)

Topgrading: Building a Winning Team by Chris Mursau (BPX)
Topgrading Presentation
Topgrading Scorecard
Cost of Mis-Hires

Answers to Top Employee and Management Concerns
by Greg Geisen (BPX)

Cremation Best Practices (BPX)
Rick Bissler
Ernie Morgan
Patty Ralph

Serving Unique Groups in Your Community (BPX)
Matt Cusimano
Lance Larkin


Cremation and More: Lessons Learned from Half a World Away
by Stephen Dil (BPX)

The Role Funerals Play in Adpative Grieving by Dr. Louis Gamino (BPX)

Changes in Our Understanding of Bereavement by Dr. Bill Hoy (BPX)

The Future of Embalming by Ken Whitaker
(BPX)

New Release Template for Members to send to local media

Official Meeting Program
Download a copy of the souvenir program (PDF)


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