SOAK UP THE SUN & RELAX ON THE BEACH IN ERIE, PA AT THE 117th ANNUAL CONVENTION!
SPECIAL EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
GOLF
[ Monday ] June 22, 2026 | 10 am Tee Times
Whispering Woods Golf Course
7214 Grubb Rd • Erie, PA 16506
Sponsored by LCBA
appreciation party
[ MONDAY ] June 22ND | 6pm • Hemingway Bar & Lounge
Join the fun + meet with your colleagues for networking & great food & drinks! See you at the lounge!
APPRECIATION PARTY FOR EXHIBITORS & CONFERENCE ATTENDEES. LIVE MUSIC featuring Francis Kloecker
COMPLIMENTARY FOOD BAR & OPEN BAR 6PM-7PM | CASH BAR 7PM
EARLY REGISTRATION PRIZE DRAWING at 7:30PM
Live music by Francis V. Kloecker, III
Otherwise known as Fran, is a licensed funeral director in Erie, PA., at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Aside from being a funeral director, Fran sings and plays guitar at a number of venues around the Erie area. Playing a variety of music from the classics to new released hits, you’re bound to hear some of your favorite songs.
presidents reception
[ TUESDAY ] June 23rd | 6:30pm • Ambassador Garden Atrium & Terrace
Korynne L. Young, invites you to soak up the sun & relax on the beach in ERIE, PA at the Presidents Reception. Enjoy an evening of fun & live music. Past-President Honoree Award Presentation.
7:30pm • Door Prize Raffles. Must be present to win.
Sponsored by: Matthews Aurora, Nomis Publications, Precious Memories & WPFDA.
2025 SEMINARS
Get your CEU'S & check out the Seminars at the AMBASSADOR HEMINGWAY BALLROOM
Learn More • Get more details about our featured Speakers
MONDAY | JUNE 22nd, 2026
10AM - 4PM | EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
10AM | Tee Times Start 10am | Golf Outing | Whispering Woods
Register online at www.wpfda.org/annual-golf-scramble | Sponsored by: LCBA
1PM - 4PM | ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Ambassador Garden Atrium Pre-function Area
6PM | APPRECIATION PARTY FOR EXHIBITORS & CONFERENCE ATTENDEES AT THE HEMINGWAY BAR. COMPLIMENTARY FOOD BAR & OPEN BAR 6PM-7PM | CASH BAR 7PM | Giveaway 7:30PM - Early Registration Drawing - Sponsored by WPFDA
ENTERTAINMENT LIVE MUSIC featuring Francis Kloecker
Hemingway Bar and Lounge Area
TUESDAY | JUNE 23rd, 2026
7AM - 4PM | ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
9:30AM -11AM | EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Ambassador Garden Atrium Pre-function Area
7:30AM - 9:30AM | BREAKFAST
Ambassador Garden Atrium
Sponsored by Batesville Casket Company & WPFDA
8:45AM - Noon | SEMINAR • Dr. Jason Troyer • 3 ceu
Ambassador Hemingway Ballroom
Sponsored by Great Lakes Vault and Pre-Cast LLC
NOON - 1:30PM | ROAMING LUNCH WITH VENDORS
Ambassador Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Vantage Point Preneed & WPFDA
NOON - 4PM | EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
4PM - 6PM | SEMINAR • DR. JOSEPH A. MARSAGLIA, CFSP • 2 ceu's
Ambassador Hemingway Ballroom
Sponsored by WPFDA
6:30PM | PRESIDENTS RECEPTION
LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT featuring Francis Kloecker | Past-President Honoree Award Presentation |
DINNER, OPEN BAR THEN CASH BAR | 7:30PM • Prize Raffles. Must be present to win.
Ambassador Garden Atrium and Outside Terrace
Sponsored by Matthews Aurora, Nomis Publications, Precious Memories & WPFDA.
WEDNESDAY | JUNE 24th, 2026
7AM - NOON | REGISTRATION
Ambassador Garden Atrium Pre-function Area
9AM - 10AM | SEMINAR • Sherrie Dunlevy • 1 ceu
Ambassador Hemingway Ballroom •
Sponsored by TBD
10AM - NOON | ROAMING BRUNCH
Ambassador Exhibit Hall •
10AM - NOON | EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
NOON - 2PM | SEMINAR • Anna Nesbit • 2 ceu's
Ambassador Hemingway Ballroom •
Sponsored by TBD
THURSDAY | JUNE 25th, 2026
WRAP UP DAY | Thank you for attending the 2026 Convention in Erie, PA!
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