This past month several of our hardworking members represented you to a trade show of Meeting Planners at their national convention in Richmond.
 
Response was terrific! As Tom Davidson shared with me: "This was our first exhibit in the Fall Marketplace, which attracted about 300 meeting planners.  Gwendolyn Hudson-Henderson, Christine Walters, Susie Galvez, and I greeted nearly 100 visitors personally.  The theme of the booth was "NSA Virginia - We Make Meeting Planners Look Like Stars," which included an exhibit, give-aways, and a game for a drawing for nine prizes donated by NSA-Virginia members. They also distributed the latest NSA-Virginia Directory, literature from NSA for meeting planners, and "magic Holiday glasses" that turn points of light into star images. "
 
You've been hearing about great opportunities recently the chapter has been involved in.
The objective of our participation in Richmond and a comparable event in Norfolk (sponsored by Inside Business), was to promote chapter members as a resource for outstanding speakers to the meeting industry. From the immediate results, I can add "well done!" and let's continue to look for further ways to market ourselves.
 
In the meantime, to better measure the results, let us know if you receive a booking from those who found you through our outreaches.