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Greetings!

Thank you to all of the Fall Conference attendees and presenters who made it a success! Also, thank you to the Camp NSA Class of 2009 for your generous contributions to the NSA Foundation. Your $1 fines for saying 2009 Camp Chair Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE's, most disliked word, "stuff," combined with your additional gifts raised over $500 for the Professional Speakers Benefit Fund to help NSA members facing catastrophic health or natural disaster emergencies.  
 
Read on for more exciting upcoming NSA events including our Web 2.0 Webinar, Winter Conference and Foundation Online Auction. For more details, visit www.MyNSA.org.
Fall Conference Wrap-Up
 
Whether you attended the Fall Conference or couldn't make it out to Phoenix, we've got you covered! Click here for presenter handouts, conference recordings and more. Questions? Call (480) 968-2552.
Attend the 2010 NSA Winter Conference and Book Your Room in Nashville
 
Nashville Airport Marriott - Nashville, Tenn. - February 12-14
 
The NSA Winter Conference is designed specifically to meet the challenges of the economic downturn. You will learn how to improve your platform skills, enhance your image and engage diverse audiences more effectively. The result: more bookings!
 
Learn more and register at http://www.nsawinterconference.org.
 
Great news! NSA has negotiated an even lower room rate at the Nashville Airport Marriott. Attendees will pay only $129 single/double occupancy at this newly renovated AAA Four Diamond property just minutes from the Nashville Airport. This fantastic value includes complimentary in-room Internet, airport shuttle and fitness center admission. For more information, click here.
Winter Conference Grants Available
 
Nashville-TheDistrictThere are five registration grants available for the 2010 Winter Conference in Nashville, February 12-14. Click here to learn more and apply. Contact Andrea DiMickele or call (480) 968-2552 with any questions. 
 
Applications are due Jan. 8, 2010. 
Next Free Web 2.0 Webinar: December 10
 
Participate in our upcoming Webinar with Heather Lutze, packed with information on using social networking to boost your business.
 
Heather LutzeDecember 10, 4:00-5:00pm Eastern
 
I'm All a Twitter 'Cause Your MySpace Hurts My Facebook When I'm LinkedIn: How to Optimize Your Organic Search Results Leveraging Social Media and Your Own Web site
Going Once...Going Twice...SOLD!
 
Want to generate and market new products, develop better business strategies, and take your speaking business to new levels? 
 
Don't miss the opportunity to bid on coaching and collaboration time with speaking masters (including Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE and Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE) during the NSA Foundation Online Auction, Feb. 13-27, 2010. All proceeds will be donated to the Professional Speakers Benefit Fund to provide assistance to speakers facing health or natural disaster emergencies.
 
More info coming soon!
Recruit Speakers, Win Prizes
 
You already know that NSA is the ultimate resource for information, education and networking in the speaking industry. Share the wealth and win cool prizes by recruiting new members. 
 
Click here for more information. Campaign ends June 15, 2010.
NSA Member Kristin Arnold on ABC News
 
Kristin Arnold ABCNSA President-Elect Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CMC, CSP made an appearance on ABC News on date. During her interview with ABC's Troy Johnson, Kristin talk about how to become a paid speaker.
 
Upcoming Events
 
CAPS Convention - Dec. 6-8, 2009 - Calgary, Canada
 
Web 2.0 Webinar - Dec. 10, 2009 - Register Here 
 
PSA Middle East - Dec. 11-13, 2009 - Dubai, UAE
 
NSA Winter Conference - Feb. 12-14, 2010 - Nashville, Tenn.
 
 
For more information, go to www.NSASpeaker.org. Details for Global Speakers Federation (GSF) events are available at www.IFFPS.org. 
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Exhibit Space Available at the 2010 Winter Conference
The Fall Conference was a huge success for our six exclusive tabletop exhibitors. Only a few openings remain for the Winter Conference, so don't delay!
 
Contact Mandy Schulze at (480) 264-4297 or  Mandy@nsaspeaker.org.
Plan Ahead for Big Success at the 2010 Convention
Exhibitors: Reserve your space in the Exhibit Hall at the 2010 NSA Convention NOW to guarantee better placement. 
 
Contact Mandy Schulze at (480) 264-4297 or  Mandy@nsaspeaker.org.
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Mark your calendars early to attend NSA's only mid-year Conference at the newly constructed Loews Atlanta Hotel in vibrant midtown Atlanta, Georgia, February 18-20.
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