Dear OGR Member,

At the end of September/beginning of October for the past three years you have received information on the NFAM program that was partially sponsored by Aurora.  At the last Communications Committee meeting in the spring, the program, all of its related expense and level of participation across all of OGR membership was evaluated.

The committee recommended to the Board that this particular program be shelved for consideration of a project that may be more broadly supported by OGR membership due to the investment.

As previously conveyed by OGR President Brown and myself, everything that impacts the operations and well being of OGR is under review for its value in support of making your funeral home exceptional.  There will be interruptions in the delivery of some programs as we transition and some programs will be eliminated because priorities have been realigned. 

Just as you work to address the needs of the families you serve, your Board and those who serve on committees, are aligning a vision for the future of OGR that responds to the changing demands of members and the requirements for building a fiscally sound and responsive association that also must conform to local and federal law. 

Please know that if you have questions as we continue a forward movement, the Board or I are happy to visit with you about your concerns or about what you would most value from your affiliation with your fellow independent funeral home associates.  We have made valuable progress and your patience in the days ahead will be gratefully appreciated.

With kind regards,

Dianne

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