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Past National Presidents and Life Members Luncheon
from AFDA March 23
by remagazines
After years of discussion, planning/ postponing and more planning, the inaugural AFDA Past National Presidents and Life Members Luncheon took place in the stunning High Courtyard space at Hotel Realm the day before the start of the 2023 AFDA National Convention.
The purpose of this event was to bring together past and current members who have had a significant impact on the Association in the last 25 years based on their careers over the past 50 plus years.
Titles of the guests included Past President, Life Member, Life Councillor, Master Funeral Director and National Executive. The guests of honour being Michael Tobin, The Hon Stephen Parry, Tony O’Dea, Simon Berry, Errol Barrett, John Scott, Bernardine Brierty, Darren Eddy, John Fowler, Allan Piddington, Andrew Pinder and current National President at the time, Adrian Barrett. Along with the Executive, wives and representatives from
AFDA National Corporate Partners joined in the luncheon. Guests enjoyed a two course lunch and time to catch up, reminisce, reflect and share their experiences of their time as the head of the Association. After Adrian Barrett gave his welcome speech, an impromptu trend started with a number of Past Presidents getting up and sharing their highs and lows and other memorable times of their presidential term.
This luncheon will be the first of many to follow. A new tradition has begun and here’s hoping that some of the Past Presidents that were unable to join us can make it in the future. Following the success of the luncheon AFDA will continue to find ways to honour these great men and women who have dedicated their time to the AFDA all while managing their businesses and personal lives.
The AFDA is continually striving to be better, moving forward with technologies, and helping members help their client families, however we wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for our Past Presidents and Life Members who have continually guided the Association to where it is today. We look forward to the vision and leadership of our future National Presidents.
