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Join Us....
2009 MBNA
Monument Industry Show Indianapolis, IN |
Friday, January 23, 2009 Saturday, January 24, 2009 Sunday, January 25, 2009 Monday, January 26, 2009 |
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Produced by MB UniversityRestoration of the Sword of Sacrifice
| Saturday, January 24th | 8:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. 10:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Sunday, January 25th | 10:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
Presented by Robert Youngs, CM, Smith Monument Company, Ltd.
Mr. Youngs was in private practice but is currently a consultant and designer with Smith Monument Company in Toronto. His expertise in the monument industry now exceeds 50 years. He has a proven ability to design intricate monuments, initiate shop drawings, has general knowledge and experience in fabrication at the manufacturing level, extensive experience on installation techniques, site supervision as well as working with a number of architects involving granite applications. Mr. Youngs will bring his experience and expertise to this program and make himself available for questions.
Give 'em the Pickle
| Saturday, January 24th | 8:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. 10:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Sunday, January 25th | 10:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
Presented by Ruth Bell, CM, AICA, Bell Memorials
The ability to lead is critical in every type of business. But the dictionary’s definition of the words “lead” and “leadership” are vague. Leadership may be difficult to define, yet we all have an idea of what it means to be a good leader. Ms. Bell will bring her experience and credentials to this MB University seminar using the world renowned “pickle principle” introduced by Bob Farrell. Ms. Bell will discuss how the “pickle principle” can be adopted by those in the monument industry to help individual businesses become more profitable and successful while building true leaders. While some people are natural leaders, all of us have the potential to be strong and effective leaders. This program will deliver three key leadership skills that all great leaders possess and explain how proficiency can be increased in each of these areas.
Building Your Business with the Internet
| Saturday, January 24th | 8:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. 10:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Sunday, January 25th | 10:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
Presented by Angelica Aiello, AICA, Monuments Sebastiano Aiello, Inc.
As the Internet continues to mature and evolve, today’s and tomorrow’s growth will be driven by the vision and dreams of the entrepreneurial spirit. Business owners and individuals, regardless of the industry or profession, across the globe reaching out to, and tapping into, an ever-expanding market place! Ms. Aiello will discuss building your monument business with the Internet, explaining that the size of your company does not define the size of your opportunity. This program will provide information on the Internet, a marketplace in and of itself. Beyond the reach of most of traditional marketing and with a future that is transcending the way we look at business growth and how we do business. Ms. Aiello bring a wealth of marketing and Internet experience to this MB University program but more importantly she brings monument industry experience and expertise. You won’t find this combination of real-life experience anywhere but MB University. This session will be presented live via webcast, displaying just a small example of the unlimited potential of technology.
Opening Luncheon
Saturday, January 24 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Speaker Jerry Markbreit, Former NFL Referee
Jerry Markbreit’s position as Trade and Barter Manager for the 3M Company was unique in the business world. That position, combined with his experience as one of only sixteen NFL Referees, has given him the background to provide MBNA Industry Show attendees with a worthwhile message.Markbreit retired from the 3M Company after 38 years. In his position, he daily negotiated and traded millions of dollars of advertising, media time, materials, etc. with business throughout the world.
After officiating high school football for nine years, Markbreit became a member of the Big Ten Football officiating staff. His most memorable games in the Big Ten include: the 1966 Notre Dame vs. Michigan State National Championship Game, the 1972 Rose Bowl Game between Stanford and Michigan, and six Ohio State vs. Michigan games.
Markbreit wrote a weekly football column for the Chicago Sun Times for several years while working college football; and in 1973 wrote, The Armchair Referee published by Doubleday & Company. In 1988 his autobiography entitled, Born to Referee was published by William Morrow Company. His last book, entitled The Last Call, published in 2003, is currently in bookstores.
Markbreit became a National Football League Line Judge in 1976 and in 1977 was promoted to NFL Referee. He became one of the greatest officials ever to work in the NFL. He was the head referee in four Super Bowls in his 23 years, which is more than any other Referee in NFL history. The Super Bowls he worked were XVII in 1983, XXI in 1987, XXVI in 1992, and XXIX in 1995. Markbreit also worked in eight NFC/AFC championship games. He is known most for his precision and for always being on top of the play. He retired after the 1998 NFL season and his final game was an NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers. The 1998 season was Markbreit’s 23rd year in the NFL and his 43rd consecutive season of football officiating. During the 1999 and 2000 seasons he served as an Instant Replay official and is currently head trainer for NFL Referees. In 2000, he was inducted into the B’nai B’rith Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in Washington, DC.
Legislative Update
Sunday, January 25, 2009 – 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Presented by Carolyn Jacobi, MBNA's Consumer Advocate
Overcome burdensome regulations imposed by some cemeteries, a growing issue across the nation. Carolyn Jacobi leads the way in the latest developments for legislative and regulatory reform for the consumer and the monument builder. The battleground for the consumer in “freedom of choice” in memorialization is being drawn in states and provinces throughout North America. Learn what you can do.
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