Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association Inc

“Expenses conferences & meetings 23,327 insurance expense 2,835 bank service charge 35 computer expenses 1,000 contributions 2,050 meetings & seminars 3,485 telephone 1,656 gifts & gratuities 783 office supplies 495 total 35,666”

“Computer equipment 5,043 5,043 less accumulated depreciation 5,043 5,043 total 0 0”

“Sponsored meeting and seminars which qualified for continuing education credits for the enrolled members. We are continuosly increasing membership so we can improve and promote high standards in the funeral industry. Continued work with the epa and funeral homes in waste disposal standards and requirements. Solved hospital problems, cemetary issues, arranged for disaster training, scheduled interesting and beneficial ceu programs, hosted social event to promote good working relationships. Our website for consumers and members is now ready for use. The website offers consumers information in reference to grief, funerals, death benefits, spousal loss, pet loss, disposition law, pre-arrangement plan and grief professionals. It offers members access to the board of directors, representatives, committees, other funeral directors associations statewide and new members can access membership application forms. Planned first annual symposium and networking event to take place in early 2017. It will give an opportunity for directors and vendors to meet and discuss. Symposium will also offer continuing education for funeral directors. Hosted annual golf outing. This event provides a venue for members and vendors to gather in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere amd to exchange ideas and suggestions about the industry. Hosted major league baseball outing for all memebers, family and friends to attend and exchange information in a casual environment. The board of directors, committee members and active members regularly attend information meetings at the state level to keep other members informed of important developments in the industry.”

“Sponsored meetings and seminars which qualified for continuing education credits for the enrolled members. Increased memebership to over 400 individuals and published periodic newsletters. Continued work with the epa and funeral homes in waste disposal standards and requirements. Solved hospital problems, cemetery issues, arranged for disaster training, scheduled interesting and beneficial ceu programs, hosted social event to promote good working relationships. Launched a new website for both consumers and members to use. The website offers consumers information in reference to grief, funerals, death benefits, spousal loss, pet loss, disposition law, pre-arrangement plan and grief professionals. It offers members access to the board of directors,representatives, committees, other funeral directors associations statewide and new members can access memership application forms.”

“Hosted executive directors of nyfda who spoke about research on trends in the funeral industry and gave insight into the future business atmosphere. Hosted annual golf outing. This event provides a venue for members and vendors to meet in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere to meet and exchange ideas and suggestions about the industry.”

“Advanced the interaction between licensed funeral directors and agencies (ie. Epa, dec, suffolk county department of health and nassau county department of health) with which they deal on behalf of themselves and the familes they serve. The board of directors, committee memebers, and active members regularly attend important meetings at the state level to keep other members informed of important developements in the industry.”

“Expenses to run organization”