MINUTES
Tuesday, April 15, 1997
The regular meeting of the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors was held in the Board's offices in the Riffe Center at 77 South High Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, Ohio. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Ross C. DeJohn, President. Other Board members present were: John J. Hadley, Roger Primm, Robert L. Shank, Jane Stalzer, Kurtis A. Tunnell, and Ronald G. Van Atta. Also present were: Terri W. Meldrum, Assistant Attorney General; Walter E. Krause, Jr., Inspector; Frank J. Savage, Inspector; and Ann Cunningham, Executive Director.
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In a discussion of upcoming events, the Board decided that Mr. Van Atta, Mr. Hadley, and Mr. Shank would represent the Board at its booth during the Ohio Funeral Directors Convention April 24-25-26, 1997. The members will be reimbursed for one night's travel expenses and paid one day of per diem. Inspectors Savage and Krause, along with secretary Alpheratta Small will represent the Board on Friday, April 26.
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Mr. Hadley, Mr. Primm, and Mrs. Stalzer will monitor the Board examinations on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30.
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On a motion by Mr. Primm, seconded by Mr. Hadley, the minutes of the March 12-13, 1997, Board meeting were approved. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
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Inspectors' Report
Inspector Savage reported that he drove 2,118 miles in the counties of Carroll, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Harrison, Huron, Jefferson, Lake, Mahoning, Ottawa, Richland, Seneca, Stark, Summit, and Washington. He made 87 inspections, 8 investigations, found five violations, and monitored seven apprentices.
Inspector Krause reported that he drove 3,061 miles in the counties of Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Clark, Clinton, Greene, Hancock, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Vinton, and Wood. He made 104 inspections, no investigations, found no violations, and monitored three apprentices.
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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board went into executive session pursuant to Section 121.11(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, to consider complaints and possible action against licensees or regulated individuals, and Section 121.22(G)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code to conference with the Board's counsel to consider pending or imminent court action. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Van Atta, Aye.
Mr. Tunnell joined the other Board members at this point in the meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board came out of executive session. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Tunnell; Aye, Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board rescinded the August 30, 1995, motion charging Charles R. Blessing and the Blessing Funeral Home with violation of Section 4717.08(I) of the Ohio Revised Code, for false, misleading and deceptive advertising. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Tunnell; Aye, Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Van Atta, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board rescinded the October 18, 1995, motion charging Donald A. Faulhaber, Jr. and the Faulhaber-Powell Funeral Home with violation of Section 4717.08(H) of the Ohio Revised Code, for loaning a funeral home license. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Tunnell; Aye, Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mrs. Stalzer, seconded by Mr. Hadley, the Board rescinded the February 19, 1997, motion charging Donald A. Faulhaber, Jr. and the Grdina-Faulhaber Funeral Home with violation of Section 4717.08(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, and Administrative Rule 4717-1-24(B)(21(b) for operating the funeral home without a full-time manger. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Tunnell; Aye, Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board rescinded the October 18, 1995, motion charging George J. Farris with violation of Section 4717.08(H) of the Ohio Revised Code, for loaning a funeral home license. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Tunnell; Aye, Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Tunnell, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board approved the settlement agreement negotiated by Terri W. Meldrum, Assistant Attorney General, with Patrick R. Barclay and the Barclay Funeral Home for violation of Section 4717.08(I) of the Ohio Revised Code for false, misleading and deceptive advertising. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Tunnell; Aye, Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board voted to close ten investigatory files. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Tunnell; Aye, Van Atta, Aye.
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Unfinished Business
The Board reviewed and discussed the adjusted fee schedule to be incorporated into the proposed legislation.
Ms. Cunningham reported that she had testified before the House Finance Committee and the Senate Finance Committee relative to the Board's appropriation in the 1998-99 Budget Bill.
The Board reviewed a letter from Thomas Rue of the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home in response to the Board's order to cease and desist from advertising the name and likeness of unlicensed individuals.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mrs. Stalzer, the Board voted to order Kim W. Maley, John L. Feucht and the Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home to cease and desist from advertising the name and likeness of unlicensed individuals. Ayes: 6. Nays 0. motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Shank, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board went into executive session pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code, to consider complaints and possible disciplinary action against licensees on regulated individuals. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Van Atta; Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Shank, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board came out of executive session. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Van Atta; Aye.
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Persons Before the Board
Matthew D. Reed appeared before the Board offering to answer questions concerning the application for funeral home license for the Reed Funeral Home in Belpre.
C. Steven Caldwell, Kentucky, appeared before the Board to discuss his applications for reciprocal license as an embalmer and a funeral director.
John E. Dowling, Kentucky, appeared before the Board to discuss his application for reciprocal licenses as an embalmer and a funeral director.
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New Business
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board approved the following applications for funeral home license. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz, Inc., Memorial Chapel, Cleveland Hts.
Blessing Funeral Home, Mentor
Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, Hamilton
Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, Hamilton
Busch-Saxton-Parker-Daniels Family Funeral Chapel, Lakewood
Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, Barlow
Fisher Funeral Home, Pomeroy
Foos Funeral Home, Attica
Foos & Son Funeral Home, Bellevue
Foos-Klein Funeral Home, Clyde
Haller Funeral Home, Chillicothe
Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster
Harris Funeral Home, Bellevue
Jackson Lytle & Williams, Yellow Springs
Jackson Lytle & Williams, Springfield
Ingling-Williams Funeral Homes, Inc., Cedarville
Ingling-Williams Funeral Homes, Inc., South Charleston
Karlo & Sons Funeral Home, North Canton
Miller-Deutsch Memorial Chapel, Inc., Cleveland Hts.
Reed Funeral Home, Belpre
Snyder-Sheridan Funeral Home, Bremen
Werner Funeral Services, Mansfield
Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna
Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Kent
Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Atwater
On a motion by Mr. Primm, seconded by Mr. Van Atta, the Board denied the application for funeral home license in the name of Bollinger Funeral Home pursuant to Section 4717.11(A) of the Ohio Revised Code; specifically, the firm title did not comply. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mrs. Stalzer, the Board approved the application for funeral home license for the C.M. Rossi Funeral Home, pending the final inspection. Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Aye; Stalzer, Aye; Van Atta, Aye.
On a motion by Mr. Shank, seconded by Mr. Hadley, the Board granted an embalmer license to the following individuals. Ayes: 6. Nay: 0. Motion approved.
Keith Blanchard 8630 A
Rodney Guthrie 8631 A
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On a motion by Mr. Shank, seconded by Mr. Primm the Board denied C. Steven Caldwell's request to take the reciprocal embalmer and funeral director examinations on April 29, 1997. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board denied John E. Dowling's request to take the reciprocal embalmer and funeral director examinations on April 29, 1997. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0.
Correspondence
1. A letter from J. Mark Busch concerning the firm title of his seven funeral homes. The Board approved the changes as indicated for the following funeral homes.
current new
Busch Family Funeral Chapel, Parma
Busch Family Funeral Chapel
Busch Family Funeral Chapel, Cleveland
Busch Family Funeral Chapel
Burmeister-Busch Family Funeral Chapel, Avon Lake
Busch-Burmeister Family Funeral Chapel
Burmeister-Busch Family Funeral Chapel, Avon
Busch-Burmeister Family Funeral Chapel
Bogner-Bush Family Funeral Chapel, North Ridgeville
Busch-Bogner Family Funeral Chapel
Curtis-Scheuffler-Busch Family Funeral Chapel, Elyria
Busch-Curtis-Scheuffler Family Funeral Chapel
Corrigan-Berry-Busch Family Funeral Chapel, Fairview Park
Busch-Corrigan-Berry Family Funeral Chapel
2. A letter from Webster D. Junk offering to assist the Board while Inspector Paul DeWeese is on disability leave. Secretary to thank Mr. Junk, and explain that the Board hired an interim inspector.
3. A letter from Barry R. Wickline concerning his former funeral home and preneed accounts. Secretary to acknowledge receipt of the letter.
4. A letter from Joice Williams requesting consideration of work experience in lieu of hours in a required subject area. The Board denied her request, citing the requirements of Section 4717.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, and Administrative Rule 4717-1-10.
5. A letter from Edward S. Koch, Astral Industries, Inc., concerning a continuing education program. The Board approved his request for two hours of continuing education credit for "Communications in Merchandising" in Canton.
6. A letter from Helene Horwath Zielinski concerning part-time employment during her apprenticeship. The Board accepted Mrs. Zielinski's statement that she worked no more than sixteen hour a week.
7. A letter from Lewis E. Frith, II concerning the embalmer examination. On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board denied Mr. Frith's request to take the embalmer's examination. Ayes: 4. Nays: 2. Motion approved.
8. A letter from Thomas I. Wisniewski concerning the firm title of the Robert H. Wick Funeral Home. On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board voted to deny the title "Robert H. Wick Funeral Home/Thomas I. Wisniewski Funeral Director." Roll call vote: DeJohn, Aye; Hadley, Aye; Primm, Aye; Shank, Abstain; Stalzer, Aye; Van Atta, Aye.
9. A letter from Clarence E. Carter concerning the Carter Funeral Homes in Elyria and Lorain. On a motion by Mr. Primm, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board voted to grant permission to continue the operation of the funeral homes for twelve months until January 28, 1998. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
10. A letter from Ronald B. McNabb concerning the McNabb Funeral Home, Inc. On a motion by Mr. Shank, seconded by Mrs. Stalzer, the Board voted to grant permission to continue the operation of the McNabb Funeral Home for an additional twelve months until March 18, 1998. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
11. A letter from Jean Schell, Continuing Education Coordinator, International Order of the Golden Rule concerning the OGR's International Conference. On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board approved the continuing education program for nine hours. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
12. A letter from Eugene C. Wackerly concerning the embalmer Ohio laws examination and his funeral director apprenticeship. On a motion by Mrs. Stalzer, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board denied Mr. Wackerly's request to take the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 28, 1997, and begin his funeral director apprenticeship. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
13. A letter from Judy Higgins Reardon concerning a continuing education program entitled "The Grieving Child." Secretary to inform Ms. Reardon that the Board reiterates the original decision to grant three (3) hours of continuing education credit.
14. A letter from Carole J. Hawkins informing the Board that Joseph J. Sterle honored a preneed contract. Secretary to acknowledge.
15. A letter from James M. Recker concerning the embalmer Ohio laws examination and his funeral director apprenticeship. On a motion by Mr. Primm, seconded by Mrs. Stalzer, the Board denied Mr. Recker's request to take the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 28, 1997, and begin his funeral director apprenticeship. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
16. A letter from Douglas J. Davis concerning late registration. On a motion by Mr. Shank, seconded by Mrs. Stalzer, the Board approved the request to register late provided Mr. Davis meets the educational requirements. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
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The Board recessed at 4:15 P.M.
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Wednesday, April 16, 1997
The Board reconvened at 8:01 A.M.. Present were: Ross C. DeJohn, John J. Hadley, Roger Primm, Robert L. Shank, Jane Stalzer, Kurtis A. Tunnell, Ronald G. Van Atta, Walter E. Krause, Jr., Frank J. Savage, and Ann Cunningham
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On a motion by Mrs. Stalzer, seconded by Mr. Hadley, the Board rescinded the motion of April 15, 1997, to deny Lewis E. Frith, II permission to for the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 29, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board voted to grant Lewis E. Frith E. Frith, II permission to sit for the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 29, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mrs. Stalzer, the Board rescinded the motion of April 15, 1997, to deny James M. Recker permission to sit for the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 29, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Tunnell, the Board voted to grant James M. Recker permission to sit for the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 29, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board rescinded the motion of April 15, 1997, to deny Eugene C. Wackerly permission to sit for the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 29, 1997.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board voted to grant Eugene C. Wackerly permission to sit for the embalmer Ohio laws examination on April 29, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Van Atta, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board rescinded the motion of April 15, 1997 to deny reciprocal applicant, C. Steven Caldwell permission to sit for the embalmer and funeral director Ohio laws examinations on April 29 - 30, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Van Atta, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board voted to grant reciprocal applicant, C. Steven Caldwell permission to sit for the embalmer and funeral director Ohio laws examinations on April 29-30, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board rescinded the motion of April 15, 1997 to deny reciprocal applicant, John E. Dowling permission to sit for the embalmer and funeral director Ohio laws examinations on April 29 - 30, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Primm, the Board voted to grant reciprocal applicant, John E. Dowling permission to sit for the embalmer and funeral director Ohio laws examinations on April 29-30, 1997. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
Correspondence (continued)
17. A letter from Wayne J. Foster concerning the firm title of Wheland-Foster Funeral Home. The Board approved the change from "Wheland-Foster Funeral Home" to "Foster Funeral Home."
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On a motion by Mr. Tunnell, seconded by Mr. Van Atta, the Board approved, and where indicated modified or denied, the following continuing education programs. Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion approved.
PRIOR APPROVAL GROUP
2 hours March 6, 1997 - Kotecki/Rock Of Ages - "Memorials In Your Future" - University Club, Cleveland, OH. APPROVED BY BOARD NOVEMBER 21, 1996.
2 hours April 1, 1997 - Baxter Burial Vault Service - "Confidence In Cremation Presentations" - Cincinnati, OH. APPROVED AS A BLANKET ORDER JULY 1, 1996.
2 hours April 16, 1997 - Greater Montgomery Co Funeral Directors Association - "Building Wealth" - Kohlers, Dayton, OH. APPROVED BY BOARD SEPTEMBER 18, 1996.
3 hours only April 16, 1997 - Stein Hospice Service Inc - "Living With Grief: When Illness Is Prolonged" - Bowling Green State University, Firelands Campus, Huron, OH. APPROVED BY BOARD NOVEMBER 21, 1996.
2 hours April 19, 1997 - United Funeral Directors Of Greater Cincinnati - "Your General Price List" - "The Telephone" - Garr Funeral Service, Cincinnati, OH. (open meeting)
1 hours April 17, 1997 - OFDA District #1 - "VA and Funerals" - Das Essen Haus, Pettisville, OH.
3 hours only April 30, 1997 - Stein Hospice Service - "Stein Hospice: Personal Series" - Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center, Huron, OH.
7 hours May 4-5, 1997 - National Funeral Directors And Morticians Association District #4 - "The Need To Belong" - "Customer Oriented Pricing" - "Embalming Treatment Of Long Term Conditions" - "Employee's Rights" - "Forms Clinic" "Effective Handling Of The 1st Call" - Astor Hotel, Milwaukee, WI.
12 hours May 16-17-18, 1997 - National Foundation Of Funeral Service - "Preplanning Principles, Merchandising, Preneed Funeral Agreement & Questionnaire" - "Marketing Principles & Questionnaire" - "Ethics And The Preneed Counselor" - "Targeting Your Primary Market" - "Putting It In Writing" - "The Fine Art Of Listening" - "The Silent Language" - "Customer Service" - "The Value Of The Funeral" - "Regulations And Standards" - Busch Family Chapels, Cleveland, OH.
12 hours May 6-7-8. 1997 - Indiana Funeral Directors Association - "Life Or Depth" - "Memorial Service & Awards Ceremony" - "Successfully Serving The Cremation Customer" - "Lobbyist Report & President's Address" - "The Quiet Touch...A Course In Caring" - Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN.
1 hour May 7, 1997 - Summit County Funeral Directors District #8 - "Passport - Managed Home Care Services" - Silver Lake Country Club, Stow, OH.
2 hours May 8, 1997 - Busch Family Funeral Chapels - "Creating Meaningful Arrangements" - Avon Oaks Country Club, Avon, OH. (open meeting)
1 hour May 9, 1997 - Licking Memorial Hospital-Licking County Funeral Directors - "Hospice" - Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark, OH.
3 hours only May 13, 1997 - Hospice Care Of Williams Co Inc - Fulton County Hospice - "Spiritual Care Conference(The Grieving Child)" - Heritage Inn, Archbold, OH.
2 hours May 14, 1997 - Tri County Funeral Directors Association - "Wage/Hour Obligations" - Uncle Primo's Restaurant, New Philadelphia, OH.
1 hour May 15, 1997 - OFDA District #1 - "Millennium-New Era Of Embalming" - The Barn Restaurant, Archbold, OH.
1 hour May 19, 1997 - Funeral Directors Association Of Northwestern Ohio Inc - "Coroner's Update 1997" - Georgio's Cafe International, Toledo, OH.
2 hours May 22, 1997 - Embalmers Association Of Cleveland - "FuneralNet - Internet Website Design" - Frank Sterle's Slovenian Country House, Cleveland, OH.
1 hour June 1997 - Hospice Of The Western Reserve - "Hospice In the 90's" - Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH.
11 hours June 3-4-5, 1997 - Funeral Directors Association Of Kentucky - "Women In Funeral Service & Staff Development Skill In The F.H." - "Funeral Service Forum" - "NFDA Update" - "Presentation Of The Body" - "How Much Does A Funeral Really Cost" - "Funeral Directors Are Angels" - "Cremation: Adversity Or Opportunity" - "NO EXHIBITS" - Hyatt Regency, Louisville, IN.
3 hours June 18, 1997 - Western PA FDA & Pittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary Science - "Mass Fatality Incidents & Role Of Funeral Service Professional" - "Forensic Investigation Of Crime & Disaster Scenes" - Avalon Hotel, Erie, PA.
7 hours June 19-20-21, 1997 - Buckeye State Funeral Directors & Embalmers' Association - "State Board Update" - "Ohio Victims Of Crime Compensation" - "Cincinnati School Of Mortuary Science" - "Expansions For The New Millennium" - Quality Inn, Cincinnati, OH.
2 hours April 3, 1997 - OFDA District #11 - "Transfer Options: The Basis Of Succession Planning" - "Seminar On Burial Vaults" - Elks Lodge, Wilmington, OH. APPROVED AS A BLANKET ORDER JULY 1, 1996 (PROGRAM #1) AND JULY 19, 1997 (PROGRAM #2).
2 hours May 1, 1997 - Columbiana County Funeral Directors Association - "Columbiana And Jefferson Co Corners Offices" - E Liverpool, OH.
1 hour June 17, 1997 - Horton Pre-cast Concrete Inc - "How To Compete With Discounters" - Avalon Hotel, Erie, PA.
1 hour March 20, 1997 - OFDA District #1 - "Transfer Options: The Basics Of Succession Planning" - The Barn Restaurant, Archbold, OH. APPROVED AS A BLANKET ORDER JULY 1, 1996.
2 hours April 8, 1997 - Baxter Burial Vault Service - "Confidence In Cremation Presentations" - Cincinnati, OH. APPROVED AS A BLANKET ORDER JULY 1, 1996.
2 hours April 4, 1997 - Baxter Burial Vault Service - "Confidence In Cremation Presentations" - Cincinnati, OH. APPROVED AS A BLANKET ORDER JULY 1, 1996.
BLANKET
denied Ed-U-Cators Of Ohio - "Long Term Care"
denied Ed-U-Cators Of Ohio - "Estate Planning"
2 hours The Outlook Group Inc - "Consumer Attitudes Toward Advance Funeral Planning" - ""Pre-Need Funding - Product Comparative Analysis" - "Evolution Of Advanced Funeral Planning" - "Pre-Need Sales Ethics" - "Third Party Pre-Need Marketers - Right For You?" -
2 hours Astral Industries Inc - "Communications In Merchandising"
2 hours Columbiana Co Funeral Directors Association - "Grief Recovery Groups"
INDIVIDUAL
3 hours only May 6, 1997 - Collin P Crombie - 42-00-8250 - Career Track Inc - "How To Be A Better Communicator" - Holiday Inn, Middleburg Hts, OH.
3 hours only May 6, 1997 - David E Baker - 42-00-7380 - Career Track Inc - "How To Be A Better Communicator" - Holiday Inn, Middleburg Hts, OH.
3 hours only May 14, 1997 - Casey Kensinger - 42-00-8181 - Career Track Inc - "How To Be A Better Communicator" - Holiday Inn, Middleburg Hts, OH.
3 hours only May 14, 1997 - Dennis Osinski - 42-00-7893 - Career Track Inc - "How To Be A Better Communicator" - Holiday Inn, Middleburg Hts, OH.
3 hours only April 26, 1997 - Pamela J Clark - 41-00-7422 - Catholic Charities - Diocese Of Toledo - "Spirituality & Grief" - St Joseph Church, Fremont, OH.
12 hours March 10-14, 1997 - Ronald R Cook - 42-00-8020 - Kentucky Department Of Criminal Justice Training State Medical Examiners - "Coroner's Basic Training Course #001-C-96R" - Central Forensic Facility, Frankfort, KY.
4 hours March 11, 1997 - Norman C Bliss - 42-00-5271 - SCI Funeral Services Of Florida Inc - "Formaldehyde Monitoring" - "Respiratory Protection" - Fort Harrison Training Center, Clear Water, FL.
3 hours April 16, 1997 - J Frederick Dodds - Hospice Foundation Of America & Association For Death Education & Counseling - "Dealing With Death During Prolonged Illnesses" - "Recognizing Particular Stresses Associated With Diseases" - "Dealing With Grief After Death" - "Care For The Caregiver" - Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, OH.
denied April 23, 1997 - Robert Mayhew - 42-00-6982 - "WordPerfect 6.0/6.1 For Windows" - Rio Grande College, Rio Grande, OH.
8 hours February 20-21, 1997 - Roy A Van Atta - 42-00-8097 - Funeral Service Insider - "How To Add $1,400-Or More-To Each Cremation Call" - "25 Steps To More Profitable Cremation Arrangements" - "Merchandise: Make The Right Choices For Your Market" - "Exclusive Site Visit Cremation Memorial Center For Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, FL" - "Here's A Marketing Pro's Playbook For Building Cremation Revenue" - "Lawsuit Alert: 10 Ways to Dodge Cremation's Legal Landmines" - "Cremation Services: 90 Ideas For When They Don't Want "The Usual"" - The Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Ft Lauderdale, FL. APPROVED BY BOARD MARCH 13, 1997.
On a motion by Mr. Van Atta. seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board approved the following exemption.
Michael S. Stocker - exemption
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On a motion by Mr. Primm, seconded by Mr. Hadley, the Board accepted the fiscal report.
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Mr. Hadley requested copies of position descriptions for all the employees of the Board, and it was determined that the Board members would interview the individual employees at the May Board meeting.
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On a motion by Mr. Hadley, seconded by Mr. Shank, the Board meeting adjourned at 9:29 A.M..
____________________________________ Ross C. DeJohn - president
Attest: _______________________________
John J. Hadley - secretary-treasurer
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