Upcoming Group Roundtables

Planning is underway for upcoming Group Roundtable Meetings. Check back frequently for updates or look for notices in the weekly newsletter, The Link.

August 5, 2025 (Group 5)

Host: Brad Pingel, Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors, Inc.
Location: Virtual
Time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
Registration: Click here to register
Agenda Highlights: TBD

August 13, 2025 (Group 6)

Host: Joe Fitzgerald, O'Connor Mortuary
Location: O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-581-4300
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $75.00
Agenda:

• 8:30 a.m. – Arrival and Tour of O’Connor Mortuary
• 9:15 a.m. – Breakfast, Welcome & Introductions – Barbara Risher Welch & Rob Paterkiewicz
• 9:45 a.m. – Dr. Bill Hoy Presentation
• 11:15 a.m. – Break
• 11:30 a.m. – Sponsor Presentation - Eternvea - Adelle Archer
• 11:45 a.m. – Lunch at O’Connor Mortuary - Hosted by Eternvea
• 1:00 p.m. – Zoom Discussion with Sarah Pojanowski, Selected’s Legal Counsel
• 1:20 p.m. - Break
• 1:30 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion
• 3:15 p.m. – Discuss Highlights of Roundtable Discussion
• 3:30 p.m. – Break
• 3:45 p.m. – Sponsor Presentation - Mike Bischoff - Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions
• 4:00 p.m. – Wrap Up, Upcoming Events and Closing Remarks – Barbara Risher Welch
• Dinner – 5:30 p.m. – Location TBD – Hosted by Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions

Optional – Thursday August, 14 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. – Hospice and Healthcare Professionals Community Workshop with Dr. Bill Hoy in O’Connor Chapel (if anyone wants to see how one of our educational programs works)

October 22, 2025 (Group 4)

Host: Carol DeFiore, DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service
Location: DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service, 10863 Dundee Rd., Huntley, IL 60142
Time: TBD
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights: TBD

November 5, 2025 (Group 1)

Host: Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home
Contact to Register: Ann Ciccarelli
Location: Rosaria Restaurant, 190 Main St. #2, Saugus, MA 01906
Phone: 781-233-0300
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights: TBD

November 18, 2025 (Group 5)

Host: Smith Family Funeral Homes
Contact to Register: Jeff Smith
Location: North Little Rock, AR
Phone: 501-758-1170
Time: TBD
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights: TBD

Selected does not apply for continuing education credit for Group Roundtable Meetings to keep these events exclusive to Selected members. Please contact your Roundtable host directly to inquire if the meeting is eligible for continuing education credit.