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News from NSA Headquarters September 10, 2009

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Greetings!

We always have something cooking at NSA. In this issue of News from Headquarters, you'll find information about our upcoming Fall Conference, details on how you can present at the 2010 Convention, as well as an upcoming Webinar with Ford Saeks, a chance to nominate NSA's next leaders, a Chapter Value Survey and more!
Arizona Grand Resort
2009 NSA Fall Conference

Join fellow speakers for a skill-enhancing, business-building and revenue-generating experience in an intimate setting - registration is capped at 400, so register now at www.NSAFallConference.org.

Book Your Suite
Located just six miles from Phoenix's Sky Harbor Intl Airport, the Four Diamond Arizona Grand Resort offers newly redesigned, residential-style, all-suite accomodations. Call (877) 800-4888 and ask for the "National Speakers Association" rate of $170 or click here to book online. This special rate will last while suites are available, or until Monday, October 19, 2009.
Present at the 2010 NSA Convention 

Imagine
helping other NSA members reach their goals. Imagine having the opportunity to share your expertise at the 2010 Convention in Orlando, Fla. Nobody's heard of you? It doesn't matter. What matters is that you have great information and can relay it to your peers.

Get more information and fill out a proposal to present. Deadline to submit is Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009.
 
Ford Saeks
Web 2.0 Webinar Series

Participate in our third FREE Webinar, packed with information on using social networking to boost your business. More at MyNSA.org/Webinars.aspx.

September 17, 4:00pm Eastern
How to Monetize Your Social Media Marketing (SMM) Efforts to Grow Your Business with Ford Saeks
Nominate NSA's Next Leaders

NSA is currently accepting nominations for five open positions on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving or you would like to nominate a member, please e-mail their name(s) and why you feel they would be a great leader to NSA's Executive Vice President/CEO Stacy Tetschner at stacy@nsaspeaker.org.  
 
All nominations must be received by Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
NSA Chapter Value Survey

We are currently exploring our relationships with NSA chapters. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey that will help us gauge the value that NSA chapters bring to your overall member experience.

Click here to begin the survey.
Cavett Robert
Spirit of NSA Day - November 14

Celebrate by giving back to the speaking community. Introduce a colleague to a potential client, make a business referral or mentor an emerging speaker. Share your experience on our Spirit of NSA Day blog, at www.SpiritofNSA.wordpress.com.
 
Meetings Matter

Meetings Matter is an international campaign between the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the Global Speakers Federation (GSF), to reinforce the message that Meetings Matter contrary to media and political backlash. More at www.WhyMeetingsMatter.org.

New PEG Groups

NSA is gathering the names of members who may be interested in joining the following new PEG Groups, if formed. Please click on the following links to add your name to the list.

Social Media PEG
eLearning PEG
2009 NSA Fall Conference