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.

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: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Agenda:

• 8:30 a.m. – Arrival and Tour of O’Connor Mortuary
• 9:15 a.m. – Breakfast, Welcome & Introductions – Barbara Risher Welch & Rob Paterkiewicz
• 9:45 a.m. – Dr. Bill Hoy Presentation
• 11:15 a.m. – Break
• 11:30 a.m. – Sponsor Presentation - Eternvea - Adelle Archer
• 11:45 a.m. – Lunch at O’Connor Mortuary - Hosted by Eternvea
• 1:00 p.m. – Zoom Discussion with Sarah Pojanowski, Selected’s Legal Counsel
• 1:20 p.m. - Break
• 1:30 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion
• 3:15 p.m. – Discuss Highlights of Roundtable Discussion
• 3:30 p.m. – Break
• 3:45 p.m. – Sponsor Presentation - Mike Bischoff - Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions
• 4:00 p.m. – Wrap Up, Upcoming Events and Closing Remarks – Barbara Risher Welch
• Dinner – 5:30 p.m. – Location TBD – Hosted by Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions

Optional – Thursday August, 14 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. – Hospice and Healthcare Professionals Community Workshop with Dr. Bill Hoy in O’Connor Chapel (if anyone wants to see how one of our educational programs works)

September 9-10, 2025 (Group 2)

Host: Billow’s Celebrations, Cremations & Funerals
Contact to Register: Thane Billow
Location: The Billow Co.'s Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Phone: 330-867-4141
Time: Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $150 - Members, $600 - Non-Members
Agenda: Full details

Tuesday, September 9
Attendees are encouraged to stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn or at the Courtyard by Marriot - Akron Northside

• 4:00 p.m. - Meet at the Northside Speakeasy at the Courtyard by Marriott for Happy Hour
• 5:30 p.m. - "Six Feet Below" Launch Party - meet the staff from The Billow Co. at Hoppin' Frog Brewery for the launch of "Six Feet Billow" a Dia de Los Muertos themed Mexican Lager crafted in honor of the 150th Anniversary of The Billow Co. The brewery is located at 1680 E. Waterloo Road Akron, OH 44306

Wednesday, September 10

• 7:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
• 8:00 a.m. – Registration and Check In
• 8:30 a.m. – Welcome & Introductions
• 9:00 a.m. - Presentation #1 - Dr. Bill Hoy - Building an Effective Professional Community Outreach Strategy (2.0 CEU)
• 10:30 a.m. – Q & A
• 10:45 a.m. Break
• 11:00 a.m. - Presentation #2 - Jansen Lenzi - Harnessing Data Analyics and Artificial Intelligence in Funeral Service (1.0 CEU)
• 12:15 p.m. – Q & A
• 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Association Update from Group 2 Board Member Christopher Waite
• 1:00 p.m. - Presentation #3 - Brent Thomas, Chief of Business Development, DeadRingers - Beyond the Call: Using Analytics, Learning and AI to Elevate the Customer Experience (1.0 CEU)
• 2:00 p.m. – Q & A
• 2:15 p.m. – Break
• 2:30 p.m. – Roundtable Group Discussion (For Selected Independent Members and staff ONLY)
• 3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
• 6:30 p.m. – Selected Independent Members are invited to a special dinner with Dr. Hoy and the Billow Family.
  * If interested, please send dinner RSVPs to Stacy or Thane Billow

Selected Members are also invited to stay for Dr. Hoy's in service programs on Thursday September 11th and Friday September 12th. These programs are for faith leaders, hospice staff, and social workers. Building strong relationships in the community with key stakeholders has been paramount to the success of The Billow Co.

October 22, 2025 (Group 4)

Host: Carol DeFiore, DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service
Location: DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service, 10863 Dundee Rd., Huntley, IL 60142
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

November 18, 2025 (Group 5)

Host: Smith Family Funeral Homes
Contact to Register: Jeff Smith
Location: North Little Rock, AR
Phone: 501-758-1170
Time: TBD
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.