Meet the next generation

The 2019 annual SAIF NextGen meeting will be held after the SAIF AGM at 2.30pm 30 March. All NextGen members are invited, along with other SAIF members and associates.

Daniel Ginder and Ross Hickton will give a short presentation followed by a question and answer session, hosted by Sarah Brodie, on the topic of ‘Two Sides of the Coin’. They will discuss their experiences of taking over their family businesses, both under different circumstances, and detailing their trials and tribulations. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available at the informal meeting with a smart casual dress code.

After the discussion there will be a chance to network with the NextGen leadership and other NextGen colleagues.

2019 update Jan – March

So far this year, the NextGen group has seen more new members signing up and, as of 22 February, now has 66 members. The leadership had an update meeting in January to plan 2019, including Ross and Sarah visiting Dec Maguire of Anderson Maguire. Sarah then gave a speech at the Scottish SAIF AGM in late February.

As the group grows, so does its influence. With a new focus on education, it has the scope to inform current and future peers on issues facing, not just funeral directors, but business owners in general.

The leadership is currently working with SAIF’s PR provider Mark Binnersley, producing short films on the perception and life of a funeral director for ultimate release on SAIF’s YouTube channel.

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