AGEG News

ATTENTION - AGEG MEMBERSHIP NOTICE

RENEW YOUR 2022 MEMBERSHIP TO KEEP YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS!

As of May 27, 2022 those individuals who have not renewed 2022 AGEG membership dues will loose member benefits including
AGEG News, AGEG Death Notifications, and Member Event Pricing. AGEG membership at a later date will go before the board for approval.

CLICK HERE for our 2022 Membership form.

MEMBERSHIP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to renew each year? Yes, to be a current AGEG member and maintain your member benefits, your dues must be renewed each year.

Do Emeritus members need to complete a form? Yes, to be a current AGEG member and maintain your member benefits, you should complete a form each year. Remember to initial the appropriate line on your dues form to indicate your **Emeritus status**.

Do I need to renew if I am not attending the Clinic? Yes, dues are due each year regardless of Clinic attendance. Clinic attendance and registration are separate from membership.

Do you offer membership for Students? Yes, students may join AGEG at no charge. For more information and our Student membership form CLICK HERE.

We Hope You Will Join Us!

Calendar of Events

Click on the calendar to view upcoming events. Remember to check back often!

2022 WEBINAR ~ September 6, 2022

Online Continuing Education - Live Events

Families Gone Wild! Defusing Conflict in the Arrangement Room
with Dr. Jason Troyer

CLICK HERE for event details.

2022 WEBINAR ~ September 20, 2022

Online Continuing Education - Live Events

Battling Burnout & Building Resilience: Supporting & Retaining Funeral Professionals
with Dr. Jason Troyer

CLICK HERE for event details.

Online Continuing Education
Live Events

CLICK HERE for event details.

Save the Dates for our 2023 Clinic
March 6-8

Continuing Education & Exhibits

Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center in Macon, GA

AGEG is Accepting Proposals for
Continuing Education Programs

As the AGEG Board of Directors plan future events, they want to hear from those who have presentations for funeral service professionals.

CLICK HERE for more information on how to submit your program for consideration, including details and guidelines.

Thank You to All of our Attendees, Exhibitors,
and Sponsors for a GREAT 2022 Clinic!

CLICK HERE to view our 2022 Memorial Service Video,
Exhibitors and Sponsor Directories, and
important Continuing Education reminders for attendees.

AGEG Member News

Congratulations to David Adams

Richard Jenkins, AGEG Past President, recently presented David E. Adams, MBIE CFSP the AGEG 2022 Service Award. Mr. Adams is the Coordinator of the Anatomical Donation Services of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and an AGEG Past President. He received this award in recognition of his professionalism and outstanding service he has offered AGEG and all of his colleagues over the Southeastern United States.

"David thanks for all you have done for our profession." Richard Jenkins

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AGEG Death Notifications

We respectfully request funeral service related death notifications be sent to the AGEG office via email to academyga@outlook.com so we may notify AGEG members. We send notices to our members by email, post on our Facebook pages, and HERE.

AGEG Career Center

Do you have a job opportunity or seeing a new opportunity?

If you answered yes, CLICK HERE to for details on how to
submit your job opportunity or resume.

Georgia State Office of Vital Records

To be redirected to the Georgia State Office of Vital Records website - CLICK HERE

May Webinars

Electronic Death Registration System Update

Thursday, May 26, 2022 2:00 PM

Training and Support Team will discuss the GAVERS processes and updates to ensure you are utilizing the system to process birth and death records.

REGISTER HERE

June and July Webinar information is available.

CLICK HERE for more information.

QuantumMark, LLC to Provide Onboarding Trainings to Medical Certifiers in Gavers

The Department of Public Health has contracted with QuantumMark, LLC to provide onboarding trainings to medical certifiers in GAVERS. Local Registrars and Funeral Homes: If you know of a medical facility or physician in your community who might be interested in GAVERS training, please contact your Regional Consultant.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

We continue to monitor federal, state, and other agencies for new or revised information and guidance. The AGEG Board of Directors encourage all funeral service professionals to follow best practices and COVID-19 guidance. It is important to share guidance and information with your fellow funeral home staff as it becomes available so you may continue to safely serve your families and community.

A Week of Guidance and Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
There are Different COVID-19 Vaccines - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
Selected Adverse Events Reported after COVID-19 Vaccination - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination - May 24, 2022 - CLICK HERE
CDC Strengthens Recommendations and Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots - May 19, 2022 - CLICK HERE
Recommendations for People with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Close Contacts - May 18, 2022 - CLICK HERE

Georgia Department of Public Health

Georgia eligibility is now open for everyone 5 years of age and older for the COVID Vax + Booster. More information may be found in the COVID-19 Vaccine Drop Down Window below or CLICK HERE.

For additional updates CLICK HERE for our dedicated Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page.