Volunteer Opportunities

One Time Events

Standing Committees

Volunteers are the heart of OGR!

We value our volunteers for their leadership, expertise and time. Through their combined efforts, OGR fulfills its mission to champion the independent funeral home with outstanding membership experiences, information exchanges, building an active community of independent funeral homes and providing professional business development.

If you have a passion for making a difference, then your leadership is welcomed to help direct the future of the association. We invite you to consider where you can use your knowledge, expertise and experience. You'll be richly rewarded in your active role as you help other members enjoy not only the benefits of membership but also engage members in ways they can impact their communities.

One Time Events

Annual Conference Ambassador
Join the fun at the Annual Conference as an OGR Ambassador! This is a One-Time volunteer opportunity to assist in a variety of ways at the Annual Conference. For more information about becoming an ambassador, contact Karen Gentles, director of membership

Educational Seminars
A great way to easily connect with fellow members by volunteering at this One-Time volunteer opportunity. You'll still have plenty of time to enjoy the seminars and also time to see the sites of the cities. You can volunteer for three seminars:

1. St Louis, MO, July 16-18, 2008 for the Golden Rule School.

2. Batlimore, Maryland, September 14-16, 2008, InterContinental Harbor Court for an Educational seminar.

3. Key West, Florida, November 9-12, 2008, Casa Marina Resort for an Educational Seminar.

For more informaiton about volunteering for seminars, contact Monica Bucek, director of education and meetings

Standing Committees

Committee members serve to evaluate and guide programs and policies. Committee members usually serve a one-year term and meet via teleconference three times during the year. Ad-hoc committees meet for a brief period of time to accomplish a specific purpose.

Communications
Direct all publications of the association, including the award-winning The Independent magazine. Provide insight and recommendations for the press release program and annual resource guide.

Long-Range Planning
Ensure that our strategic plans are on course. Recommend any changes to the Board of Directors. Also responsible for investigating future opportunities and making recommendations to the Board.

Membership
Review and recommend recruiting and retention activitie. Exercixe oversight of the family feedback program, Family Contact Program.

Products and Services
Recommend qualified suppliers and oversee all aspects of the supplier/association relationship to ensure successful business partnerships for our Co-Op Buying Program.

Programs and Education
Responsible for recommending educational programs and audio/webinars for the association. Oversee all planning of the Annual Conference.

Special Purpose
Recommend, oversee and exercise financial management for the Independent Advocacy Fund.

Regional Chair
OGR is divided into seven (7) Districts, each with several states and provinces. A Regional Chair serves to represent his state or province and acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors regarding regional issues. They assist with recruiting and retention activities in cooperation with the Membership Department. They conduct on-site investigations for funeral homes applying for membership. Regional Chairs serve a three-year term.

Make a Difference and Get Iinvolved!
Contact Karen Gentles, director of membership.

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