2024 Conference Agenda

The $40 add-on fee includes round-trip transportation to the Rayzist manufacturing facility from the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and a light lunch. Registration is limited to 80 spots.

Rayzist has been offering photoresist film and sandblasting equipment for the personalization and monument industries since 1983. Learn more at https://www.rayzist.com/

Hear directly from Brandi Spradling about how using management software has improved her business operations and find out the questions to ask when evaluating software providers. Industry software providers will be given time to share key information about their solutions, so you can make informed decisions for your business.

Do you ever worry about workplace safety and OSHA fines? Did you know that OSHA has increased their maximum penalty amount for a single OSHA violation to $15,625? Mark Harrison, President of Certified Safety Training (CST) the exclusive safety provider to the MBNA, will present OSHA 101: How To Run A Safe Workplace Without Going Broke. Mr. Harrison will review what to do when OSHA knocks, outline the largest and most common fines, and provide an overview of what is required to meet all OSHA standards in the monument industry.

Have you ever wondered what it would take to offer on-site inscription services to your families? We will take you through the ins and outs of cemetery lettering, from the tools and materials of the trade, through the processes of adding inscriptions to monuments in the field. We will discuss the wide array of fonts available to us in this modern era as well as the importance of respecting historic styles with an accurate lettering match. With the right tools, proper training and a little skill, this unique craft can become a valuable addition to your monument business. Whether you’re a beginner or simply curious about cemetery lettering, this seminar promises to be an illuminating experience.