Wreaths Across America

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The 2023 RI Wreaths Across America Ceremony included the Gold Star Families, Governor Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Representatives from House Veterans Affairs, Officers of the RIFDA: Maria King President, Nicole Heywood, President-Elect and Anthony Nardolillo, vice President, Major General Christopher Callahan, Kasim Yarn, Director, RI Veterans Affairs and Guests from Ponagansett HS, and Goff Middle School.

The Wreaths Across America’s ceremony begins a week-long series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families.

The ceremony takes place in most of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. and have a particular focus on family during the holidays.

Volunteers conduct the State House ceremonies each year in their respective state capitals. Dignitaries and special guests are invited to speak in honor of our veterans and active military.

These wreath-laying ceremonies are nonpolitical.

In-Person* OSHA Training

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Alpine Country Club
251 Pippin Orchard Rd, Cranston, RI 02921

RSVP by September 1, 2024

MEMBER: OSHA Training and Dinner Registration
Training is FREE and dinner is $25 for Members.

NON-MEMBER: OSHA Training and Dinner Registration
Training and dinner is $75 for NON-Members.

You may also register by printing out the this form and mailing it to
Laurie Robinson, PO Box 1223, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818 

Schedule
Registration – 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Training – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner – 6:30 p.m.

*Online Training will be Monday, September 16, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
Link to Online Training Information Page.

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Annual OSHA Training will be presented by Daniel C. Shea, MPH, LFD, CCSP, and Associate Professor of Funeral Service at Cape Cod Community College.

Participants are guaranteed to get information they can use immediately to improve OSHA complianceVital information on protection and operation standards in a COVID-19 world, a heavy emphasis on the infectious agents that are of the most threat to an embalmer, policies, procedures and safety measures with a deep dive into best practices with the how and why.  Topics in the deep dive include proper PPE, sanitization, work practice and engineering controls.

All Rhode Island licensed funeral directors will be eligible to receive one (1) Continuing Education Unit based on their participation in the training room during the entire one (1) hour of training.   All attendees will receive Certificates  based on their participation in the training room during the entire one (1) hour of training.    


Meal options
(If you are emailing your attendance, please let us know your meal choice for the in-person training)
Bacon Hamburger
Shaved Steak Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Caesar Salad with Chicken or Salmon
all meals served with served with sides and dessert with coffee.

Questions? Please contact Laurie Robinson at rifda1@aol.com or 401-523-5107.

Online OSHA Training

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Monday, September 16, 2024
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
RSVP by September 10, 2024


MEMBERS, please register here.
There is no cost for members to attend Online Training, but registration is required.


NON-MEMBERS, please register here.
The cost for NON-members to attend Online Training is $50.


You may also register by printing out the this form and mailing it to
Laurie Robinson, PO Box 1223, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818


We are pleased to announce that this year’s Annual OSHA Training will be presented by Daniel C. Shea, MPH, LFD, CCSP, and Associate Professor of Funeral Service at Cape Cod Community College

Participants are guaranteed to get information they can use immediately to improve OSHA compliance. Vital information on protection and operation standards in a COVID-19 world, a heavy emphasis on the infectious agents that are of the most threat to an embalmer, policies, procedures and safety measures with a deep dive into best practices with the how and why.  Topics in the deep dive include proper PPE, sanitization, work practice and engineering controls.

All Rhode Island licensed funeral directors will be eligible to receive one (1) Continuing Education Unit based on their participation in the training during the entire one (1) hour of training.   All attendees will receive Certificates  based on their participation in the training room during the entire one (1) hour of training.    

Questions? Please contact Laurie Robinson at rifda1@aol.com or 401-523-5107.