NCBVA

Annual Meeting

OCT 26 | 8AM - 12:30PM
CHARLOTTE, NC

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Join us Monday morning Oct 26, in Charlotte, NC, for the NCBVA Annual Meeting during NFDA.

We'll kick off the morning with breakfast before diving into industry updates and association business.

The meeting will conclude with networking and lunch, providing time to connect with colleagues and industry partners before heading to the expo floor for Day 1, open from noon to 5:00PM.

Meeting Registration includes a no-charge pass to NFDA.

Member Registration: $150
Non-Member Registration: $250

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Guest Speakers

Hear from industry leaders and experts who bring valuable perspectives from across the concrete burial vault profession. Our guest speakers represent expertise in legal matters, concrete, safety training, and industry leadership—offering insights and experience relevant to the challenges and opportunities facing NCBVA members today.

Poul LeMasters, NCBVA Legal Counsel

POUL LEMASTERS
NCBVA Legal Counsel

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PATRICK LEWANDOWSKI
Concrete Specialist

Brian Ostrowsky, Certified Safety Training (CST)

BRIAN OSTROWSKY
Certified Safety Training

Kyle York, NCBVA President and Board of Directors member

KYLE YORK
NCBVA President

Agenda

7:30am : REG DESK OPENS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30am : WELCOME & INTRO, Kyle York, NCBVA President

8:50am : LEGAL UPDATE, Poul Lemasters, Lemasters Consulting

9:45am : COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

10:05am : TRAINING VIDEOS/OSHA, Brian Ostrowsky, Certified Safety Training

10:45am : PLANT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, Patrick Lewandowski, BarChip

11:25am : COMMITTEE REPORTS, ELECTION/INDUCTION OF NEW OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS

11:45am : CLOSING, MEETING ADJOURNED

11:45am : GOURMET BOXED LUNCH (On Premise or To Go) & NETWORKING

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Charlotte, NC, location of the 2026 NCBVA Annual Meeting
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 14 days or more before the NCBVA Annual Meeting are eligible for a full refund. Registration may be transferred to another individual if the original registrant is unable to attend.