Upcoming Group Roundtables

Planning is underway for upcoming Group Roundtable Meetings. Check back frequently for updates or look for notices in the weekly newsletter, The Link.

May 15, 2025 (Group 4)

Host: CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe
Contact to Register: Amy Trimble
Location: 701 12th St., Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-764-5553
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Please send your check, made payable to Trimble Funeral Home, 701 12th St., Moline, IL 61265. While we always appreciate pre-registration, members are also welcome to register on the morning of the meeting.
Tentative Agenda:

• Welcome by hosts and Board Member
• Self-Introductions by attendees
• Association update, Dave Moore
• Discussion led by Reid on self-branding and word-of-mouth marketing
• Presentation by representative from Rock Island National Cemetery or Sarah Pojanowski
• Lunch
• Discussion led by Amy on hosting hospitality events with food and drinks
• Presentation by representative from Rock Island National Cemetery or Sarah Pojanowski
• Roundtable Discussion
• Tour of Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory

A no-host dinner will be arranged for Wednesday, May 14. Amy will arrange rooms at Element Moline, a Marriott property three blocks from Trimble Pointe, 316 12th St., Moline, IL 61265

June 10, 2025 (Group 3)

Host: Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory
Contact to Register: Wendy Brown
Location: Bradenton Country Club, 4646 9th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34209
Phone: 941-758-7788
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Registration Fee: $90.00
Agenda Highlights:

Schedule at a Glance:

• Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
• Meeting Kickoff: 9:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Wrap-Up: 3:00 p.m.
• Optional Funeral Home Tour: Immediately after the meeting

One of the speakers is a Financial Adviser who will discuss company 401(k) plans and how they can support tax planning and employee retention. We’ll also hear from a representative from Tribute Technology. After that, we’ll enjoy some classic round table discussion.

June 11-12, 2025 (Group 1)

Host: Schepp Family Funeral Homes
Contact to Register: Erich Schepp
Location: Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5219 Partick Rd., Verona, NY 13478
Rooms are available by calling the resort at 800-771-7711 and are under the room block of Schepp Family Funeral Homes. The rate is $269.00 a night.
Phone: 315-447-2186
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (EDT)
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights:

Wednesday, June 11

• Optional Golf Outing - Tee Times must be reserved by May 2 Atunyote Golf Course at Turning Stone (PGA Course) at 11:00 (20 person max)
  Please contact Erich for golf reservations.
• Group Welcome Dinner 6:30 p.m. TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone (reservations required)
  Please contact Erich for dinner reservations.

Thursday, June 12

• 8:30 a.m. Welcome Breakfast at meeting room
• 9:00 a.m. Introduction to Round Table
• 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Selected Association Update followed by Round Table discussion
• 11:00 a.m. Matt Powell, Chief Technology Office, Tribute Technology
• 12:00 p.m. Lunch at meeting room
• 1:00 p.m. Wrap up discussions
• 2:30 p.m. Depart for Schepp Family Funeral Homes
• 3:00 p.m. Tour of Schepp Family Funeral Homes, Minoa & Peaceful Pets

June 24-25, 2025 (Group 2)

Host: Busch Funeral and Crematory Services
Contact to Register: Jim Busch
Location: TBD Cleveland, OH
Phone: 216-749-7450
Time: TBD
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights TBD
Scott Newton from Graystone Associates is one of the presenters.

August 13, 2025 (Group 6)

Host: Joe Fitzgerald, O'Connor Mortuary
Location: O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-581-4300
Time: TBD
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights: TBD

November 5, 2025 (Group 1)

Host: Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home
Contact to Register: Ann Ciccarelli
Location: Rosaria Restaurant, 190 Main St. #2, Saugus, MA 01906
Phone: 781-233-0300
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights: TBD

Selected does not apply for continuing education credit for Group Roundtable Meetings to keep these events exclusive to Selected members. Please contact your Roundtable host directly to inquire if the meeting is eligible for continuing education credit.