Greetings!
We look forward to seeing you at the Winter Conference next week! While you're in Nashville, participate in the NSA Foundation Online Silent Auction for your chance to win one-on-one coaching time with some of NSA's best-known speaking masterminds. Read on for more details.
Whether you plan to attend the Conference or can't make it this time, stay tuned for session recordings that will be available soon.
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18 Speaking Experts Auctioned Off!
February 13-27, 2010 |
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The 2010 NSA Foundation Online Silent Auction opens Saturday, February 13! If you want to revise your business strategy, ramp up your marketing efforts, get more publicity, create new revenue-generating products, or infuse humor into your presentations, this is your chance to win one-on-one coaching or consulting time with your favorite expert.
Click on the names below to find out what they're offering and start bidding.
CSP, CPAE
All proceeds go to the Professional Speakers Benefit Fund (PSBF). The PSBF provide assistance to NSA members when their life takes an unexpected and detrimental turn due to a health or natural disaster emergency. Watch the video below to learn more about the PSBF and how it has helped members in the past.
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| "Meet the Pros" Returns at 2010 Convention |
Due to your requests, "Meet the Pros" is returning to this year's annual Convention! We are offering two sessions of about 30 minutes each, and encourge you to submit a proposal to be a "Pro" if your expertise is on cutting-edge topics such as social media, the XY generation or success in a slow economy. We also encourage CSPs, CPAEs and international attendees to submit proposals. And we want to hear from new voices - so don't be reluctant to submit a proposal if you've only been an NSA member for a few years. Click here for more information.
Proposal submission deadline is March 1, 2010. |
| Art Berg Grant Applications Accepted NOW |
Are you actively involved in a technology- or communications-related project for a charitable organization? The Art Berg Fund was established to support the innovative use of technology to benefit 501(c)(3) not-for-profit groups. For more information, visit www.NSAFoundation.org.
Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2010. |
| NSA University Webinar Series Kicks Off |
Don't miss the first NSA U Webinar presented by Steve Waterhouse, CSP on February 15. Steve will introduce NSA University and continue with his presentation, How to Get Your Sales UP in a DOWN Market, revealing the techniques that will help you thrive.
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| NSA Signs with Loews Atlanta Hotel |
Mark your calendars to attend NSA's only mid-year Conference scheduled at the Loews Atlanta Hotel in vibrant midtown Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 18-20, 2011.
More info coming soon! | |
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| Our Sponsors |
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| Plan Ahead for Big Success at the 2010 Convention |
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Exhibitors: Place a $500 deposit and be one of the first to reserve your space in the Exhibit Hall! The 2010 exhibitor prospectus and Convention sponsorship packages will become available at the beginning of March.
To request preliminary exhibit information and to make a deposit, e-mail Mandy Schulze or call (480) 264-4297. |
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| NSA Foundation Scholarships |
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Do you know a student with a burning desire to become a professional speaker? The NSA Foundation awards four $5,000 scholarships each year to juniors, seniors and graduate students who want to pursue a speaking career. To download an application, visit NSAFoundation.org.
Deadline is April 1, 2010. |
| 2010 IASB Convention Program Ads |
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Through a new and unique partnership with the International Association of Speakers Bureaus, NSA members have the opportunity to advertise in the 2010 IASB Convention brochure! Don't miss this chance to be seen by the industry's most prominent bureau owners.
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| Join NSA Professional Expert Groups |
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Join one or more of NSA's 13 PEGs for access to teleseminars, Webinars, handouts and more. You'll connect with like-minded individuals and learn secrets from the masters in your focus area. Each PEG membership costs $25 annually.
To join or renew, click here or call (480) 968-2552. |
| Recruit Speakers,
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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 when you recruit new members.
Click here for more information. Campaign ends June 15, 2010. | |
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