Fall 2017
 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hello everyone,

I would first like to apologize for not being able to attend our conference in Seattle. It’s the first one that I have missed in 22 years.   I would also like to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers regarding our family emergency. They were much appreciated.

STERICYCLE PRICING FRAUD LAWSUIT
What to Know and How to Get Involved - Christopher L. Farmer
A series of lawsuits have been filed across the country against Stericycle, Inc., (NASDAQ: SRCL) alleging that the biomedical waste company breached contracts and defrauded its customers out of hundreds of millions of dollars through a series of impermissible and fraudulent practices.

 IAOPCC 46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
The IAOPCC thanks all of our Attendees, Exhibitors and Sponsors for your participation at the successful 46th Annual Conference! A great time was had by all in Seattle.

SAVE THE DATE - 47TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Please join us for the IAOPCC 47th Annual Conference on September 20-22, 2018 at the beautiful Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach   in Florida. Registration will open in Spring 2018!

MEET THE NEWEST IAOPCC ACCREDITED MEMBERS
Congratulations to the new facilities that have received IAOPCC Accreditation in 2017!

RECENT CERTIFICATIONS
Congratulations to our IAOPCC Members who have obtained certifications!

ASK THE PET CHAPLAIN WITH JOE DWYER
How can you make a funeral service for my dog special for our family?

Many believe that a funeral service is for the deceased individual, and although it is to remember them, primarily the service is for the living who are gathered at the service.
 
When the service is planned effectively, including an important discussion with the family to determine characteristics of the dog and other information, hope is brought forth for the living. In order to make this hope present to those gathered and have a “teaching moment”, the presider should consider the following:
 
  • Offer comfort and consolation for the loss of their dog in the prayers that are selected and/or written and the sermon.
 
  • Inspire them with some characteristics and life lessons from the dog.
 
  • If possible and appropriate, bring in some light moments to make those gathered smile.
 
  • Conclude with some ideas of how the world can be a better place if those gathered and the community were to mirror some of the lessons from the deceased dog.
 
Most important is to be a comforting, yet confident, presider who welcomes all present and sends them forward feeling spiritually nourished, at peace, and inspired to add value to others.
 
Members are encouraged to submit questions to Joe at info@iaopc.com , which will be answered in upcoming issues of the News & Views.
NEWS FROM BASI, BASI & ASSOCIATES
Protect Your Assets and Reduce Your Taxes
There has never been a better time than now to have a discussion on how to create the best Asset Protection for your business and how to reduce the Tax Liability that your business is exposed to, as well as to what you are exposed to individually. The House Ways and Means Committee continues to forge forward with their effort on tax reform.

2018 IAOPCC MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
The Home Office has begun distributing dues renewals for the 2018 membership term, which begins on January 1st. Renew now to beat the holiday rush and to ensure that there is no interruption to your membership benefits. To renew your membership online, please follow the link below to renew online .
 
To login to your membership account, please follow these steps:
  1. Enter username - The Primary email address we have on file for you.
  2. Enter password - Personally created; If you have never logged-in, use Password1 (case sensitive) and you will be asked to change your password.

  • Once you are logged-in, select Membership located in the left-hand menu.
  • Where it says Shop For, choose your facility name from the drop down menu and select Go to Shopping. Be sure you are renewing under your facility name.
  • Choose the appropriate membership type and Add to Cart. Review your cart and select Check Out.
  • Fill in your payment information and select Purchase Now

Thank you for your on-going commitment to your International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories, the  Recognized Leader in the Aftercare Industry!

If you have any questions or comments regarding your membership renewal or need assistance, please email   info@iaopc.com  or call the Home Office at (800) 952-5541.

RESOURCES
Our goal is to provide a list of resources that you can draw from to provide your staff and clients for educational and informational services. If you have a resource that you would like to submit for consideration, please email the Home Office at  info@iaopc.com

Collision or Accident? - The Hartford
The general belief is that an accident is a “sudden and unexpected event that results in property damage or bodily injury.” The key word is “unexpected,” that there was nothing that could have been done to avoid it. However, many safety and fleet organizations are instead using the term “collision” or “crash” in place of accident because collisions can be either preventable or non-preventable.

ADVERTISE WITH THE IAOPCC
The e News & Views will now be distributed three times a year along with a special printed Conference edition of the News & Views each Summer. The IAOPCC offers several advertising options to fit every budget!

ABOUT THE IAOPCC
The  International Association Of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories (IAOPCC)  is an organization dedicated to advancing the standards, ethics, and professionalism of pet cemeteries and crematories around the world.   With Members in more than 15 countries, we are the Recognized Leader in the Pet Aftercare Profession !