Greetings!
There are a lot of exciting things happening at NSA. The NSA Foundation Online Auction is open with just two days left to bid. Don't miss this rare opportunity to receive one-on-one coaching and consulting with speaking masterminds. Bid now! We just launched NSA University, a powerful online education destination for speakers worldwide; and NSA-U Webinars have already started rolling out. Registration is now open for the 2010 Convention in Orlando, Fla., July 17-20. We're also developing a book on best practices in the speaking profession, which will feature articles submitted by members - maybe you! Read on for more NSA news. |
| 2010 NSA Convention Registration Open! |
Imagine booking five, 10 or 20 more speaking engagements from the strategies you learn at the 2010 NSA Convention in Orlando, July 17-20.
Experience education and networking opportunities to take your business to the next level, and gain inspiring ideas and insights from fellow speakers. Register today! | |
| You Asked For It:"Meet the Pros" Returns |
Have you heard the exciting news that Meet the Pros is returning to this year's NSA Convention? These mini breakout sessions are fun, informative, inspiring and offer terrific networking opportunities.
Instead of just attending... you can be a convention speaker by being a Pro! The deadline to submit a proposal to be a "Pro" is rapidly approaching, and we need to hear from you! We encourage you to submit 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-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 and to submit a proposal.
Deadline is March 1, 2010. |
NSA Foundation Online Auction Closes Feb. 27
18 Speaking Experts up for grabs! |
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Don't delay - bid today!
There are only two days left to bid on transformational coaching and consulting time with some of the top speaking professionals in the world.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet with these masterminds and learn the secrets to reaching their level of success. They're offering personal time at unbelievable rates to benefit you and the Foundation.
Time is running out! Don't wait until the last minute to get in on the action. Click on the names below to find out what they're offering and start bidding.
CSP, CPAE
Still wondering if you want to bid? Vinny Verelli shares hilarious and insightful auction updates below.
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| Next NSA University Webinar:
Stephen Tweed, CSP on March 8, 2010 |
 Stephen Tweed has spent the past 25 years speaking, writing, and consulting in the home health care industry. In this interactive Webinar, the "guru" of strategy and business development will demonstrate how he has built a business with seven distinct revenue streams, and how his visibility in this market sector makes it easier to sell repeat speaking engagements to associations and corporations in this marketplace.
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| Seeking Youth Leaders for the 2010 NSA Youth Program - Apply by March 15 |
Are you 17 years or older and enjoy working with youth? Great news! You have the opportunity to apply to be a part of the Youth Leadership Staff at the 2010 NSA Youth Program. Take advantage of this amazing chance to be a role model and provide a fun and interactive learning experience for the youth attendees.
The Youth Program will take place during the NSA Convention, July 17-20, in Orlando, Fla. Although this is an unpaid position, it is a great opportunity to build your leadership skills and to include on your resume.
Hurry! The deadline is Monday, March 15. | |
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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 Book Submission |
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What can 2,500 words do for you? They can make you a part of something that will have speakers everywhere turning to your message for advice for years to come. NSA is creating its first-ever book on best practices in the speaking profession, and we are extending an exclusive invitation to our professional members to submit articles of up to 2,500 words that relate to the four professional competencies: eloquence, enterprise, expertise or ethics. If your article is chosen, it will appear as a chapter in the book.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Take a chance, submit an article, and you could be featured in the book on speaking best practices created by the leading organization for professional speakers. Submissions will be accepted through March 20.
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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. |
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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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