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The CDC has published general and interim guidance for businesses to plan, prepare, andrespond to COVID-19.

With limited supplies of disinfectants and protective gear in many areas, NCBVA – withunanimous approval from its Board of Directors and member businesses Doric, Eagle, Trigard,and Wilbert Funeral Services Inc -- recommends that all members immediately discontinue theuse of the following items, and any other similar items, due to inability to easily disinfect andto enable social distancing:

Lap blankets,Water cooler service,Chairs and chair covers, andTent sidewalls

NCBVA recommends these items in addition to any and all standard preventive measuressuch as hand washing, staying home when sick, safe distancing, as well as any state or locallimitations on gatherings, etc.

Lastly, here is a link to a corona virus dashboard that shows some stats that you may �ndhelpful. Thank you for understanding. While this may seem as an inconvenience, it is our�duciary duty to help protect all those we come in contact with as well as ourselves. We wantto make sure we continue to help funeral directors, cemeteries, the families they serve, aswell as all those in the community, in a safe and effective manner.

DORICJim WiensA�liate Director Phone: (217) 826-6302

EAGLEFUNERALPRODUCTSDave LongA�liate DirectorPhone: (815) 722-8660

TRIGARDBlake SwinfordA�liate DirectorPhone: (800) 637-1992

WILBERTTerry WhitlockA�liate DirectorPhone: (203) 366-5678

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NCBVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTSQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

BOARD ELECTIONS AND TERMSThe NCBVA is looking for individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. Members will serveon a sub-committee and participate in conference calls and occasional meetings. Applicantsmust be a current NCBVA member. Interested in applying? Submit your information now.

2021 open spots: 3-year term (1) + 1-year term (1) with option of extending for anadditional 2-3 years.

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