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The Communicator
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A Newsletter for Members of NSA VA |
February 2012 |
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Who Needs a Runway?
Take Off From Where You Are!
Join us for our February 17 Workshop!
Crowne Plaza Williamsburg At Fort Magruder, Williamsburg
Known simply as FlyGirl, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour went from beat cop to combat pilot in 3 years. Within months of earning her wings, she found herself flying over the deserts of Iraq supporting the men and women on the ground. After serving two tours overseas, she had become America's First African American Female Combat Pilot. After returning home, she realized that many people wanted to create breakthroughs in their own lives, they just didn't know how.
From her experiences, she created a 7-step process called the Zero to Breakthrough™ Success Plan. She now travels extensively sharing this message through her keynotes, coaching and seminars. She is your battle-tested speaker and ignites audiences with a dynamic spark that can't be extinguished.
Hurry and register - early bird registration ends February 10!
Click here to register for this program now! |
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What a Difference NSA National Membership Makes!
Submitted by Mary Foley
 What difference does it make to achieve NSA national membership? Let's ask a few of our own NSA VA members who are also national members to find out!
"Increased the level of respect I receive from clients." - Ron Chapman, Learning & Performance Development Expert
Being a national NSA member has increased the level of respect I receive from clients. As a consultant on training, having the NSA membership shows my clients and prospects that I possess more than the technical skills surrounding training. They also feel confident that I will be able to present myself well in front of any group in their organization.
I've also noticed that it has become easier to present at state and regional conferences. Several have specifically mentioned that they were impressed that by the NSA credential and that is why they hired me for the event. There are numerous industry speakers with the technical information. There are very few who can present it in an engaging way.
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ProTrack Report
By Ron Chapman, CPLP
At our January meeting, the ProTrack class heard a great presentation by Rick Ott (www.rickott.com) on "Fee Strategy - Turning Value into Revenue." Rick is a senior member of the chapter who has been speaking successfully (that means profitably) to associations around the country for many years.
Rick covered two types of speakers (the entertainer and the summary analyst) and what value they offer the client. He then made a clear distinction between the actual value and the perceived value. It is the perceived value that drives up your desirability and therefore your ability to set higher fees.
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My Dear Speaking Business...
(a.k.a. Wizard Workforce Development Inc.)
By Gloria Thomas
 On this Valentine's Day, I want to share with you the many reasons that I am grateful you came into my life.
No matter what I encounter on my Yellow Brick Road, you show me how to apply it to our relationship. You ignite each moment in a way that alerts me to search for hidden treasures.
There is always something new to learn. Tragedies and challenges become stories, boring speakers teach what NOT to do, family gatherings become laboratories for communication experiments, and any downtime provides an opportunity to read, write or ponder.
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Presidential Poll
In honor of President's month, we present a quiz to ask "How well do you know your Presidents?" (Past NSA/Virginia Presidents, that is!) Try to match the person with the item.
- Doris Young
- Kristin Arnold
- Harold Wood
- Gloria Thomas
- Dorothy Erlanger
- Sandy Dumont
- Coleen Kenny
- Cathy Lewis
- Tom Davidson
a. Frail Elderly
b. Portugese
c. Leadershift
d. "I'm just saying"
e. Unicycle
f. Coast Guard
g. Dancing
h. Wizard
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Upcoming Events
 February 17 - Who Needs a Runway? Take Off From Where You Are!, Williamsburg, VA
- March 16 - Growing Your Speaking Biz from the Ground Up, Certified Speaking Professional, Dr. Karen Lawson
Please note: As we strive to have the highest caliber of speakers, with that comes last-minute changes at times. Therefore, speakers and topics are subject to change. Watch your email for details on these meetings. Click here to view details about these events.
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NSA Virginia Board Members
Coleen Kenny - President
Pam Rambo - President Elect
Cathy Lewis - Immediate Past President
Charlyne Meinhard - Secretary
Jim Gordon - Treasurer
Shirley T. Burke - Member at Large
Joan Bowling - Newsletter
Dick Olenych - Hampton Roads Liaison
Liz Garrett - Publicity
Lisette Johnson - Membership
Ron Chapman - ProTrack Czar
Winston Bersch & Vickie Griffith - ProTrack Assistant Czars
Mary Foley - NSA Liaison |
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