in building goodwill between the members of the legislature who attended and the Association. In addition, the Association attended the NFDA D.C. Advocacy Summit on April 18–21 in Washington, D.C. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and continued in-person meeting restrictions that followed in the wake of the pandemic, the NFDA summit has not been held as an in-person event since 2019. While in D.C., the Association met with Montana’s congressional delegation. We brought a message to them that the FTC is overreaching in its proposed revisions to the funeral rule. As the saying goes, “If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” So it goes with the funeral rule. It is MFDA’s position that the proposed rule changes are the equivalent of a hammer pounding an unneeded nail. The Association made its position known when it submitted its comments to the FTC in early January. In this issue of Directors Digest, you will find all the information needed to attend MFDA’s annual convention. The convention will be held June 11–13 at the Miles City event center. We are excited about this year’s quality lineup of speakers. MFDA is pleased to have NFDA President-Elect Dutch Nie from the great state of Michigan join us as our keynote speaker. Other great speakers include member favorites Dominick Astorino, Debbie Sorensen, and Diane Morris. Topics will range from OSHA training to “Value in Results: Real Solutions for Modern Embalming Challenges.” The convention is the place to get your CE credits completed in one convenient setting. In addition, the annual state convention always presents the best opportunity for our members to act with their friends, peers, and business partners. The number one reason identified by people for attending a trade association convention is to see and visit with their colleagues. And MFDA’s state convention schedule is geared toward that outcome in Montana. The annual golf tournament will be held at the Miles City Town & Country Club. Attendees and their family members will have the opportunity to participate in a wagon ride and barbeque. In light of the roster quality of education speakers and fun convention events, we hope to see you, your employees, and your family, in eastern Montana’s Cowboy Capitol in a few short weeks. All the information you need to register for the 2023 convention is contained within the pages of this edition of the magazine. I hope you have a great summer. Sincerely, James Brown, Esq. The number one reason identified by people for attending a trade association convention is to see and visit with their colleagues. And MFDA’s state convention schedule is geared toward that outcome in Montana. montanafda.org | 7
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