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President's Message
As I write my final article at President of the Ohio Embalmers Association, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my officers for all of their help the past two years. The continued success of our organization is in great hands with the incoming officers and most of all you, the membership. As I sat at the registration desk at our Spring Seminar, I started thinking about all the years of experience in our profession that was walking through that door to attend an educational seminar to gain more knowledge to improve your service to your families. As I leave office, I ask all of the members to continue to support this association by attending seminars and staying active. I am truly honored to have served as your president and hope to see you this Fall in Marietta.
Thank you,
Michael Patrick, President
Secretary's Report
In case some of you didn’t know it, Don Lawrence passed away almost 10 years ago. I receive at least 10 pieces of mail and dues from his widow, Judy each year. It is sort of funny and Don is probably behind it with the sense of humor for which he was known. However, let's not bother his wife so check your records and update the OEA address to: PO Box 621320 – Cincinnati, OH – 45262-1320.
Elections and the OEA Biennial General Meeting will be held Wednesday September 14, 2011 at 5pm at the Lafayette.
OEA needs to update email addresses so please add yours legibly to your dues renewal or seminar registration. It is the hope of the Board to start emailing FOCUS Newsletters along with hard copies as is currently practiced.
As usual, contact me if you have questions or ideas about a seminar or want to suggest a location for a seminar. Cell phone is 513.673.7448 or email is dghicks@fuse.net.
Cordially,
David Hicks
Scholarship Report
The Scholarship committee awarded:
• $1200 Kurt Olding, CCMS
• $1000 to Justin Toft, CCMS
• $600 to Dionne Fortress, Wayne State
An application from PIMS is being reviewed at the writing of this FOCUS.