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- [Milestone Stories](https://selected100years.org/milestone-stories/) - MILESTONE STORIES As an association steeped in tradition, milestones are very important to Selected Independent Funeral Homes. During each Selected Annual Meeting, we celebrate and honor those in attendance who have attained 50 or 75 years of continuous membership with video tributes and commemorative plaques. 75 and 50-YEAR MILESTONE STORIES for 2024 The videos below
- [Milestone Stories (TEST)](https://selected100years.org/milestone-stories-test/) - MILESTONE STORIES 2019 Consolidated Milestone Stories https://vimeo.com/51589652 Starting in 2019, 50- and 75-year member milestone recipients are condensed in one video. Firms included in consolidated video are listed below: 50 YEAR MEMBERS BIBBER MEMORIAL CHAPEL BULLIS MORTUARY DENTON-WOOD FUNERAL HOME HALL FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICE MASSEY BROS. FUNERAL HOME RICHARD STEEL & PARTNERS 75
- [About Selected](https://selected100years.org/about-selected/) - ABOUT SELECTED The Association was founded in 1917 as National Selected Morticians (NSM) when a group of forward-thinking funeral professionals met to discuss a shared vision of mutual cooperation and the future of funeral service. National Selected Morticians took an early leadership position in embalming research, developed around breaking educational programs and represented the interests
- [Share Your Story](https://selected100years.org/share-your-story/) - SHARE YOUR STORY We’ve come a long way! Since the First Annual Convention at the Hotel LaSalle in Chicago in 1918 to this very moment in time, Selected members have and continue to create memorable experiences with their colleagues. Every single member has a story and we’d love to hear yours. Please take a
- [News](https://selected100years.org/news/) - SELECTED NEWS We are delighted to be celebrating our Centennial milestone and feel honored to have received recognition and congratulatory letters from several organizations. Click on each letter or article to read more. Congratulatory Letters BRUCE RAUNER RAHM EMANUEL AMERICAN BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION CREMATION ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA KAVOD INDEPENDENT JEWISH FUNERAL CHAPELS
- [Member Stories](https://selected100years.org/member-stories/) - MEMBER STORIES Everyone has a story and we love to hear them. Below are links to written or video submissions from Selected members who have something to share. Whether serious or funny, we want to hear your story. Click here to share yours. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Thompson Funeral Chapel Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Inc. Schepp Family Funeral Homes
- [Timeline](https://selected100years.org/history/) - TIMELINE One hundred years ago, a handful of respected and innovative funeral professionals from across the country had a vision. Since the creation of National Selected Morticians in 1917 to this centennial milestone of what is now Selected Independent Funeral Homes, there has been a rich history of events and highlights that are depicted in

## Portfolio

- [Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/wilkirsonhatchbailey/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Inc.](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/hindseybrown/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Thompson Funeral Chapel](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/thompson/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Schepp Family Funeral Homes](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/scheppfamilyfh/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/billow/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Morse & Son Funeral Home](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/morseandsonfh/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/staffan-mitchell/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Menke Funeral & Cremation Center](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/menkefuneralhome/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Joe Jackson Heights Funeral & Cremation Services](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/joe-jackson-heights-funeral-cremation-services/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Hall-Wynne Funeral Home](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/hall-wynne-funeral-home/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [O'Connor Mortuary](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/oconnormortuary/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Bellows Funeral Chapel](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/bellowsfuneralchapel/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Frank E. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/frankesmithfuneralhome/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Roth-Goldsteins' Memorial Chapel](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/rothgoldstein/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Farris Funeral Service](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/farris-funeral-service/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.
- [Baue Funerals](https://selected100years.org/portfolio_page/baue-funerals/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam cursus. Morbi ut mi. Nullam enim leo, egestas id, condimentum at, laoreet mattis, massa.

## Timeline Stories

- [The Funeral Home/Cemetery Management Program Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/the-funeral-homecemetery-management-program-is-developed/) - The Funeral Home/Cemetery Management program is developed.
- [Selected Celebrates a Century of Excellence](https://selected100years.org/timeline/99th-am-in-chicago/) - 100th Year celebration occurs in conjunction with the 99th Annual Meeting at the Radisson Blu Aqua in Chicago, IL. As a nod to the 100 year milestone, the same dates are used to reflect those of the first Annual Convention.
- [First Organizational Meeting](https://selected100years.org/timeline/first-organizational-meeting/) - First organizational meeting of NSM was On October 12, 1916. A committee of Beryl Boyer, Toledo, OH; Harry Cumerford, Peoria, IL; W.A. Rushton, Plainfield, IN; H.S. Eckels, Philadelphia, PA; Ramsay Burton, Erie, PA; W.D. Farley, Battle Creek, MI; George Brewer, Dallas, TX; H.L. McCray, Worcester, MA; Glenn Myers, Columbus, OH; and Frank Flanner, Indianapolis, IN
- [Third official meeting](https://selected100years.org/timeline/third-official-meeting/) - One of the earliest NSM photographs known to exist is this of the third official meeting in Brooklyn, NY. (April 23-24, 1918) While NY was under consideration as the national headquarters, Robert D. Dripps was elected as Executive Secretary and new headquarters were established at 1417 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA.
- [The first official meeting of National Selected Morticians](https://selected100years.org/timeline/the-first-official-meeting-of-national-selected-morticians/) - The meeting that was to launch the finest organization of funeral service professionals in the world, National Selected Morticians on September 16, 1917. Beryl Boyer and Harry Cumerford, joined by George Olinger, Denver, CO; Paul Buchanan, Indianapolis, IN; E.E. Fisher, Columbus, OH; F.L. Foust and C.C. Pray, Bryan, OH; John Renshler, Findlay, OH; L.M. Weiner,
- [A Service Book first published](https://selected100years.org/timeline/a-service-book-first-published/) - A Service Book, created as a funeral manual for clergy, is published for the first time.
- [Headquarters Move](https://selected100years.org/timeline/headquarters-moves-2/) - For nearly two years, NSM was without paid leadership and committee rule took over in the form of 28 committees. Headquarters moved to Room 1014 of the Fischer Building at Dearborn and Van Buren, Chicago, IL.
- [Wilber M. Krieger serves as Executive Secretary](https://selected100years.org/timeline/william-m-krieger-serves-as-executive-secretary/) - Wilber M. Krieger (who became known as “Mr. Funeral Service” and "Mr. NSM”) serves as Executive Secretary of NSM and in 1947 elevated to the newly created post of Managing Director.
- [National Foundation of Funeral Service established](https://selected100years.org/timeline/national-foundation-of-funeral-service-established/) - National Foundation of Funeral Service was created independently of NSM and was open to all.
- [25th Annual Meeting](https://selected100years.org/timeline/25th-annual-meeting/) - NSM celebrates its 25th Annual Meeting at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, IL.
- [Headquarters Move](https://selected100years.org/timeline/headquarters-move-5/) - On August 13, 1950, ground breaking began for the new building at 1600-1628 Central Street, Evanston, IL which would become the home of NSM Headquarters for 40 years.
- [The NSM Associate launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/the-nsm-associate-launched/) - The NSM Associate was launched and directed toward the employees of NSM members. A special supplement called the Public Relations Newsletter appeared in 1965 and discussed advertising, booklets and literature as part of the program aimed at keeping the public informed about funeral service.
- [Code of Good Practice Announced](https://selected100years.org/timeline/code-of-good-practice/) - When the Code of Good Practice was announced to the public at a press conference in August 1965, it met with enormous acceptance from the clergy, government and all segments of the country.
- [Wilber Krieger Dies](https://selected100years.org/timeline/wilbur-krieger-dies/) - Wilber Krieger dies on December 4, 1964 after 36 remarkable years as the primary motivational force behind NSM.
- [William L. Bustard Named Executive Secretary](https://selected100years.org/timeline/william-l-bustard-names-executive-secretary/) - In a special meeting in June 1965 the NSM Board named William L. Bustard Executive Secretary. In 1969 Bustard wrote the new NSM constitution, by-laws and a modern version of the Code of Good Funeral Practice. Also, a vote was taken to keep NSM an association composed entirely of privately owned, independently-operated funeral firms.
- [First Scholarship Program Announced](https://selected100years.org/timeline/first-scholarship-program-announced/) - First scholarships ranging from $300-$400 awarded to 7 candidates. Candidates wrote an essay addressing "How to create public awareness of funeral service."
- [NSM Magazine Advertising Campaign](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-magazine-advertising-campaign/) - National campaign to reach consumers through magazines like Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, U.S. News & World Report and more.
- [FTC Rulings](https://selected100years.org/timeline/2-ftc-books-on-rulings/) - Federal Trade Commission visited NSM Headquarters in 1972 as part of a fact-finding mission concerning the presumed need for increased industry regulation. After the FTC Funeral Rule was finalized, Assistant Executive Director, Fred Bates and Educational Consultant, Dr. James Fruehling conducted eight seminars across the country to inform members about the provisions of the new
- [New Executive Director: Fred Bates](https://selected100years.org/timeline/new-executive-director-fred-bates/) - Fred Bates becomes NSM's 9th Executive Director. 1984-1996
- [NSM Good Idea Winner Announced](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-good-idea-exchange-winner/) - Howe-Peterson wins the first Good Idea Award at the 1993 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
- [84th Annual Meeting Cancelled](https://selected100years.org/timeline/84th-annual-meeting-oct-2-7-denver-co-cancelled/) - The 84th Annual Meeting, scheduled for Denver, CO, is cancelled due to the terrorist attack in the U.S. on September 11.
- [First Educational Trust Fundraising Gala](https://selected100years.org/timeline/first-educational-trust-fundraising-gala-oct-1/) - At 92nd Annual Meeting in Lake Buena Vista, FL, the Educational Trust hosts its inaugural formal fundraising Gala on October 1.
- [Selected Study Groups Program Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/selected-study-groups-program-launched/) - Selected begins the Selected Study Groups Program, bringing together owners, future owners and officers to share real-world best practices and insightful analysis to help each other improve their businesses and lives.
- [Selected Transfer Services Program Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/launch-of-selected-transfer-service-program/) - Selected launches the Selected Transfer Services Program to create a network of members who provide timely, cost-effective and efficient transfers. There are currently more than 260 members participating.
- [Selected's First Spring Management Summit](https://selected100years.org/timeline/launch-of-selecteds-spring-management-summit-may-2011/) - The first Spring Management Summit meeting was held in May 2011 in Indianapolis, IN, where members convened to connect and enhance their management skills.
- [Preferred Partner Program Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/preferred-partner-program-launched/) - In February, 2011 Selected launched the Preferred Partner Program, which connected membership with funeral service consultants and vendors that offer preferred services and product discounts to members.
- [600 by 2020 by 1 Membership Growth Initiative launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/600-by-2020-by-1-membership-growth-initiative-launched-sept-14/) - In September 2014, a campaign is established with the ultimate goal to have 600 total North American members by the year 2020, gained 1 member at a time.
- [First Selected Women's Group Roundtable](https://selected100years.org/timeline/first-selected-womans-event-held-july-2016/) - In July 2016, the first Women's Group Roundtable was hosted by Group 4 at Selected member firm Baue Funeral Home in St. Louis, MO offering programming specific to female funeral directors.
- [Successful Funeral Service Management published](https://selected100years.org/timeline/successful-funeral-service-management-published/) - Krieger publishes Successful Funeral Service Management.
- [Advertising controversy](https://selected100years.org/timeline/advertising-controversy/) - State boards set limits on size of advertisements.
- [NSM advertising campaign launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-advertising-campaign-launched/) - Ads were placed in several consumer magazines including Ladies Home Journal, Time Magazine & U.S. News and World Report, demonstrating an effort to reach public with the value of funeral message.
- [Management Comparative  Program Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/management-comparative-program-launched/) - The mid-sixties saw the advent of a computerized Management Comparative program which gives each member the opportunity to compare his or her firm with other NSM member firms in key financial and management areas.
- [The Mitford Case](https://selected100years.org/timeline/the-mitford-case/) - Jessica Mitford's expose "The American Way of Death" created an upsurge in criticism for funeral service. Krieger offered Trade Practice Rules . These voluntary rules were applauded by the Federal Trade Commission.
- [NSM Resources Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-resources-launched/) - NSM Resources was created in 1986 as a for-profit subsidiary to offer specialized products and services to members. Today, Selected Resources successfully provides some of the finest literature, advertising materials and business services in the profession.
- [75th Annual Meeting](https://selected100years.org/timeline/75th-annual-meeting/) - Selected celebrates its 75th Annual Meeting in October at the Loews Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX.
- [NextGen Professional of the Year Award](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nextgen-professional-of-the-year-award/) - The NextGen Professional of the Year Award Program began. The recipient continues to be announced at each annual NextGen Seminar.
- [NextGen Program Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nextgen-program-launched/) - Selected's Under Forty Program becomes the NextGen Program.
- [New Executive Director: Rob Paterkiewicz](https://selected100years.org/timeline/new-executive-director-rob-paterkiewicz/) - Rob Paterkiewicz is named the new Executive Director of Selected.
- [Group Reorganization](https://selected100years.org/timeline/group-reorganization/) - Reorganization of membership Groups changed from twelve to six.
- [Headquarters Move](https://selected100years.org/timeline/hq-moves-to-deerfield/) - Headquarters move to 500 Lake Cook Rd, Ste. 205 Deerfield, IL.
- [NSM changes to Selected Independent Funeral Homes](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-changes-to-selected-independent-funeral-homes/) - By-law amendment approved to change name to Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
- [New Executive Director: George Clarke](https://selected100years.org/timeline/george-clark-announces-as-new-ed-in-bulletin/) - Announced in The Bulletin, George Clarke replaces Fred Bates as Executive Director.(1996-2007)
- ["Our Town" Program Debuts](https://selected100years.org/timeline/our-town-debuts-sept-24-28-1995/) - "Our Town" Program enhances members' community relations activities and makes its debut on Sept. 24-28, 1995 at the 78th Annual Meeting.
- [Headquarters Move](https://selected100years.org/timeline/headquarters-moves-to-northbrook/) - Headquarters move to 5 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL.
- [NSM Resources Creates Video](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-resources-creates-video-jan-1992/) - In January 1992, NSM released a 30-minute video on Death, Grief and Funerals in North America.
- [NFFS moves, Foundation building sold](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nffs-moves-foundation-building-sold/) - NSM received news that the National Foundation of Funeral Services (NFFS) had sold the Foundation Building to an outside interest. The Foundation moved to a new facility in Des Plaines, IL. A search was started for a new location.
- [The Pyramid System Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/the-pyramid-system/) - The Pyramid System Mortuary computer software unveiled.
- [NSM Educational Trust Established](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-educational-trust-established/) - Established for the purpose of underwriting a variety of educational programs for NSM.
- [Good Ideas Program Launched](https://selected100years.org/timeline/1989-good-ideas/) - The "Good Ideas" Program was the precursor to today's Best Practices, with members sharing innovative ideas for improving their service and business.
- [Management Assistance Program Started](https://selected100years.org/timeline/management-assistance-program-started/) - Management Assistance Program (MAP) started as a source for guidance and answers to members' business and financial concerns.
- [First Under 40 Seminar](https://selected100years.org/timeline/under-40-seminar-promo-piece/) - First Under 35 Roundtable Meeting held, followed by the first Under 40 Meeting series.
- [Family Follow-Up Survey Reports](https://selected100years.org/timeline/ffusp-binder-of-reports/) - Feedback from families compiled and sent to members for review.
- [Pyramid Builders Book published](https://selected100years.org/timeline/pyramid-builders-book-published/) - Published to coincide with the golden anniversary of NSM, the book was written primarily for funeral directors and particularly for members of NSM regarding the formation and history of the association.
- [50th Anniversary Meeting](https://selected100years.org/timeline/50th-anniversary-bulletin/) - Published to coincide with the golden anniversary of NSM, the book was written primarily for funeral directors and particularly for members of NSM regarding the formation and history of the association.
- [Record Meeting Attendance](https://selected100years.org/timeline/record-meeting-attendance/) - 1480 people attended the Annual Meeting at the Americana Hotel in Bal Harbour, FL.
- [Membership Limits Removed](https://selected100years.org/timeline/membership-limits-removed/) - President Ray Porter voiced the decision that there should be no numerical limit to membership.
- [New Publications](https://selected100years.org/timeline/new-publications/) - Several new publications created: NSM At Your Service was designed to explain NSM both to members and prospective members. The High Cost of Doing Nothing emphasized the importance of sound estate planning and What Every Woman Should Know featured key information on funeral service, updated throughout the years and now is called Toward Tomorrow.
- [The NSM Golden Pyramid](https://selected100years.org/timeline/the-nsm-golden-pyramid/) - The twelve layers of the golden NSM pyramid described by the President from 1953 were hand-crafted to fit together to form a structure over four feet tall.
- [First Provisional Membership Limit](https://selected100years.org/timeline/first-provisional-membership-limit/) - Membership capped at 500 and there is a waiting list!
- [NSM Cuts](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-old-insignia-cuts-plus-paper-support-in-binder/) - NSM insignia cuts were used to print and brand member materials.
- [Model casket display used for education](https://selected100years.org/timeline/model-casket-display-used-for-education/) - A fascinating educational innovation in the 1950s was NSM's creation of model casket displays. More than forty miniature caskets were hand-crafted from wood, finished to resemble actual merchandise and used to simulate various display set-ups. Each miniature measured about six inches in length.
- [NFFS School of Management](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nffs-school-of-management/) - The first class of the NFFS School of Management occurred in June 1948, conducted at Wieboldt Hall of Northwestern University, on the Chicago campus.
- [Annual Meeting Suspended](https://selected100years.org/timeline/annual-meeting-suspended/) - What would have been the 28th Annual Meeting was suspended due to World War II.
- [Personnel & Procedures Book published](https://selected100years.org/timeline/personnel-procedures-book-published/) - An inclusive study revealing functions and procedures, management responsibilities and sound methods was presented in this publication to help members.
- [National Institute of Funeral Service](https://selected100years.org/timeline/national-institute-of-funeral-service/) - National Institute of Funeral Service becomes a reality.
- [NSM Insignias](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-insignias/) - Early NSM insignias created for consistent branding of communications, both internally and externally.
- [Members Gather](https://selected100years.org/timeline/members-gather/) - Members gather at the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO.
- [Code of Good Ethics announced to the public](https://selected100years.org/timeline/code-of-ethics-poster/) - Ethics Committee appointed to develop the Code of Good Ethics, adopted by the Board of Control on January 1, 1926. President Jack Matthews shares the code in this letter dated March 31, 1926 requiring a two-thirds vote approval by the membership. The Code of Good Ethics outlines the founding principles that all NSM members agree
- [NSM Conventions become NSM Annual Meetings](https://selected100years.org/timeline/nsm-conventions-become-nsm-annual-meetings/) - To further emphasize the working nature of the assembly, the annual events changed from "conventions" to "meetings". Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, IL became the regular home for NSM annual meetings until the late 1960s.
- [The Why Book](https://selected100years.org/timeline/the-why-book/) - NSM's first printed booklet as issued known simply as The Why Book. It was published in the early 1920s. It's intended use was prospecting for new members and as an introductory piece to newly-invited member firms. It was not exactly a model of modesty.
- [Headquarters Move](https://selected100years.org/timeline/headquarters-moves/) - Fred Wilbur became Secretary-Treasurer and as a matter of convenience, Headquarters moved to Marshalltown, IA.
- [Headquarters Move](https://selected100years.org/timeline/headquarters-move-3/) - Harry Samson, NSM's second president requests a headquarters move to 803 Renshaw Building, Pittsburgh, PA.
- [First Breakfast Conference](https://selected100years.org/timeline/first-breakfast-conference/) - First “Breakfast Conference” (later to become known as “Early Bird” sessions) held during the 3rd Annual Convention in 1920 held in Cincinnati, OH was the first time members voluntarily met at 6:30 am for further discussion and interchange before the regular session commenced. The "Early Bird" session was a big success and continues to be
- [Headquarters Move](https://selected100years.org/timeline/headquarters-move-2/) - While NY was under consideration as the national headquarters, Robert D. Dripps was elected as Executive Secretary and new headquarters were established as 1417 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA.
- [Camp Meeting at Morrison, CO](https://selected100years.org/timeline/camp-meeting-at-morrison-co/) - Members were treated to something unusual at the 1919 meeting held outdoors in the foothills of Morrison, CO. Tents were set up for the daily sessions and members slept in a small hotel in Morrison. "It was the most wonderful set-up," said NSM Secretary, Beryl Boyer.
- [First issue of The Bulletin](https://selected100years.org/timeline/first-issue-of-the-bulletin/) - The first issue of The Bulletin was released November 3, 1917. It was one of the key methods for sharing news and information with the membership. NSM had no duplicating equipment at that time, so The Bulletin was simply typed on legal size paper with carbon copies.
- [Telegram regarding Toledo Meeting](https://selected100years.org/timeline/telegram-regarding-toledo-meeting/) - Telegram from Beryl Boyer to Frank Fairchild in Brooklyn, NY regarding a planned meeting in Toledo, OH.
- [BLANK1940](https://selected100years.org/timeline/blank/)
- [BLANK1980](https://selected100years.org/timeline/blank1980/)
- [New Insignia by Design Dynamics](https://selected100years.org/timeline/new-insignia-by-design-dynamics/) - New insignia created by Design Dynamics
- ["For 16% increase in rental we are able to secure 8% more space and 200% more natural light," Bill Krieger](https://selected100years.org/timeline/for-16-increase-in-rental-we-are-able-to-secure-8-more-space-and-200-more-natural-light-bill-krieger/) - NSM offices moved to the McGraw-Hill Building, 520 North Michigan Ave, Chicago. (1929-1951)

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