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I have seen a couple firms over the past several years leave not only OGR but also their state organizations as well. You may be one of those who says, “I can do this business by myself ” and “I don't need my membership in XYZ Organization anymore”. I believe that in today's constantly changing world you can not stand alone and survive for very long, let alone grow. You have to be fed from somewhere and the best place to get this nourishment is not from your neighbor but from fellow funeral directors who come from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries. As professional death care providers, we all need time away from the constant stress of running our funeral homes. As you all know this is a most demanding career. Every successful professional I know outside of funeral service belongs to several different organizations that not only help them grow but allow these professionals the opportunity to connect face to face with other professionals in their chosen field. If you think you can't be replaced at the office, please think again. As one man put it to me a couple of years ago, "the cemetery is full of people who can't be replaced". Think about that for a while. Come share and grow with our young professional funeral directors and with those of us who are a little older who together love this profession that we call funeral service. Thanks for listening.
David Fry, President
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