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• NVFDA Meeting (Northern Virginia Funeral Directors Association)

  • When
    November 17, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack

  
  

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• SFDA meeting (Southside Funeral Directors Association)

  • When
    November 19, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Neighbors Place

  Subject: Southside meeting Wednesday, November 19

  Hello all,

   I hope this email finds you well.  I spoke with several of you that were not at the past two meetings and was pleased at the level of interest many of you have.  I hope you will make an effort to attend learn more about the benefits of being a part of Southside.

   The next Southside Funeral Directors Association meeting will be Wednesday, November 19^th.  We will meet at Neighbors Place, 104 Paulette Circle, Lynchburg, VA.  We have a private room on the left as soon as you walk into the restaurant.

   The cost for the meal will be $40.00 per person that will include the cost of the meal, tip and tax.  Please make checks payable to Southside Funeral Directors Assoc.

   Cocktails to begin at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting and dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m.

   There will not be CEU’s offered at this meeting as we should spend some discussion time reviewing the attached by-laws and discussing any changes or updates we should make.  We also need to discuss a list of officers.

   Having a strong Southside Association will allow us to bring relevant classes that can benefit our staff and firms closer to home, while updating us on legislative issues as well.

   PLEASE RSVP TO ME BY NOVEMBER 14^TH.

   Paul C. Whitten

  President

  Whitten Funeral Homes

  P.O. Box 489

  Lynchburg, Virginia 24505

  (:  434.239.0331|È: 434.660.4533| 7:  434.237.9310 

  *: paul.whitten@dignitymemorial.com

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• SVFDA Directors Meeting (Shenandoah Valley Funeral)

  • When
    November 20, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Camp LIGHT

  

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• VA Funeral Board Exam Tutoring Session

  • When
    December 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM (EST)
  • Location
    Tidewater Community College-Virginia Beach

  
  

  
  

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• SWFDA Christmas Dinner (Southwest Virginia Funeral Directors Association)

  • When
    December 18, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Summers Roof & Cellar

  

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• Sponsorship - VFDA 2026 Winter Conference

  • Start
    January 18, 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM (EST)
  • End
    January 19, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, 11049 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060-5937

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  SPONSORSHIP Opportunities

  The VFDA 2026 winter conference

  January 18-19, 2026

  Richmond, VA

   

  All sponsor attendees must be registered to attend the event.

  Only Platinum and Gold include event registration as noted.

   

  Platinum Sponsor- $5,000

  • Platinum Sponsor signage recognition
  • Platinum Sponsor ad and logo in event brochure (1/4 page)
  • Platinum Sponsor acknowledgment and logo in email blasts for the event
  • Platinum Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Platinum Sponsor logo and link to company website on VFDA Winter Conference website 
  • Platinum Sponsor recognition at the event
  • Platinum Sponsor Recognition on social media as Platinum Sponsor with link to sponsor company page
  • Platinum Sponsorship Includes 2 event registrations ($780 value)

  Gold Sponsor – $2,500

  • Gold Sponsor signage recognition
  • Gold Sponsor ad and logo in event brochure (business card)
  • Gold Sponsor acknowledgment and logo in email blasts for the event
  • Gold Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Gold Sponsor logo and link to company website on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Gold Sponsor recognition at the event
    
  • Gold Sponsor recognition on social media as Gold Sponsor with link to sponsor company page             
  • Gold Sponsorship includes 1 event registration ($390 value)

  Silver Sponsor - $1,000

  • Silver Sponsor signage recognition
  • Silver Sponsor logo in event brochure
  • Silver Sponsor acknowledgment and logo in email blasts for the event
  • Silver Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Silver Sponsor logo and link to company website on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Silver Sponsor recognition at the event
    
  • Silver Sponsor recognition on social media
    

  Bronze Sponsor - $750
  

  • Bronze Sponsorship Signage recognition
  • Bronze Sponsor Logo in event brochure
  • Bronze Sponsor Logo in email blasts for the event.
  • Bronze Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Bronze Sponsor logo on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Bronze Sponsor recognition at the event
  • Bronze Sponsor recognition on social media 

  Partner Sponsor - $400

  • Partner Sponsor signage recognition
  • Partner Sponsor listing in event brochure
  • Partner Sponsor listing in email blasts for the event
  • Partner Sponsor listing placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Partner Sponsor listing on VFDA Winter Conference website
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• VFDA 2026 Winter Conference

  • Start
    January 18, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM (EST)
  • End
    January 19, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, 11049 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060-5937

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  The VFDA 2026 Winter Conference

  The VFDA 2026 Winter Conference will be January 18-19, 2026, in Glen Allen at the Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, 11049 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA  23060-5937

  Winter Conference Start Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

  Winter Conference End Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

  Plus - Join us for Lobby Day at the General Assembly Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  

  Hotel Room block is offering $122 - $149 per night plus taxes and fees. Rates available for Saturday night 1/17/26 through Monday night 1/19/26.

  Hotel: Drury Plaza Hotel, Richmond:   Book your room here

  Please make your reservations by Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to receive your group rate.  Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10142017.

  At Drury Hotels, we know you have enough to worry about when traveling. In addition to the great rate, our generous amenities will brighten your group’s day and make your journey easier.

  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the all-important coffee and more.  Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6-9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.

  • Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks* - Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. every evening to enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®.  The Hotel features a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel - Get the score, check social networks or email family members in the hotel!

  • On-Site Facilities - Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool while away from home.  Print boarding passes, finish a presentation or check e-mail in the Hotel’s business centers.

  *Service of alcohol is subject to state and local law including laws relating to the sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors and intoxicated persons, and laws governing the type of alcohol that may be provided. 
  
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  • Business Sessions: Dress code for all sessions is casual.

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• 138th VFDA Annual Convention

  • Start
    June 07, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM (CDT)
  • End
    June 09, 2026
  •  
    10:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 4201 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA

  
  

  
  

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  The VFDA 2026 Annual Convention

  
  

  The VFDA 2026 Annual Convention will be June 07-9, 2026, in Virginia Beach, VA at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

  Start Date: Sunday, June 07, 2026

  End Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2026 (Board Members through June 10th)

  Tentative Schedule:

  Conference schedule and registration coming first quarter 2026!
  

  
  

  Hotel: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort   

  
  

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