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.
July 30, 2026 (Group 2)
Host: Nathanael M. Billow
The Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd, Akron, OH 44333
Location: The Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N Miller Rd, Akron, OH 44333
Phone: 330-867-4141
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $150 paid at the meeting
Agenda:
- 7:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. – Registration and Check In
- 8:30 a.m. – Welcome, Introductions and Message from Selected Staff
- 9:00 a.m. – Presentation 1: “Nine years and Counting: Ceremonies, Support, and the Family Impact of Trauma” – Featuring: Dr. Bill Hoy
- 10:30 a.m. – Q&A; Speaker Unplugged
- 10:45 a.m. – Break
- 11:00 a.m. – Presentation 2: “Hospitality Skills for All Funeral Service Professionals” – Featuring: Lacy Robinson, Senior Business Consultant, JCG
- 12:30 p.m. – Q&A; Speaker Unplugged
- 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
During lunch hear an Association update and a presentation on the NextGen Seminar - 1:30 p.m. – Roundtable Group Discussion
(For Selected Members and staff only) - 3:00 p.m. – Adjourn & Bourbon Tasting with Executive Bourbon Steward Lacy Robinson
- 6:30 p.m. – Selected Members are invited to a special dinner with Dr. Hoy, Ms. Robinson, and the Billow Staff
October 6, 2026 (Group 2)
Host:
Ashlee Etzweiler and Shannon Etzweiler
Etzweiler Funerals and Cremation, Inc.
Location: Country Club of York, 1400 Country Club Rd., York, PA 17403 and Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions, 2880 Black Bridge Rd., York, PA 17406
Phone: 717-578-7250
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $35 paid at the meeting
Agenda: TBD
Additional Information:
Meeting will begin with wood plant tour at Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions, 2880 Black Bridge Rd, York, PA 17406
Rooms available at the Yorktowne Hotel, 48 E. Market St., York, PA 17401 – room rate TBD.
Golf available at Country Club of York on October 7 for an additional $125.00.
October 7, 2026 (Group 1)
Host: Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
Contact to Register: Kurt Edenbach
Location: Wyndam Newport Hotel,
(Near Newport) 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-236-2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $65 paid at the meeting
Agenda: TBD
Additional Information:
Hotel rooms are available at the Wyndham Newport Hotel. Enjoy a relaxing New England getaway with modern accommodations, great amenities and scenic water views. Just three miles from downtown Newport with convenient shuttle access.
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.