Greetings!
Spring is here, and the NSA Convention is approaching quickly! Read on for more details on the event of the year and other exciting happenings. |
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| 2010 NSA Convention: July 17-20
World Center Marriott - Orlando, Fla. |
 This year's convention team has worked hard to design an agenda to increase your revenue with tangible takeaways. You'll learn strategies to book more engagements, improve stage presence, increase social media value, apply the newest technologies and develop in-demand products.
You can't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from and network with some of the best speakers in the world, including these fresh general session presenters.
Stay at the NSA Convention Headquarters Hotel
Book a room at the Orlando World Center Marriott so you can be right in the middle of the Convention action. NSA has negotiated a special guest room rate of $144* single/double occupancy for Convention attendees.
To reserve your room, visit our hotel information page or call (800) 621-0638 and mention the National Speakers Association.
*This rate will be in effect while rooms are available or until the cut-off date of Wednesday, June 16, 2010. |
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WANTED: Million-Dollar Speakers |
A special invitation-only education and networking program is being planned at the NSA convention for those speakers generating over $1 million in speaking-related revenue each year. This event will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott on Sunday, July 18.
If you qualify to be part of this program and want more details on how to participate, please e-mail Stacy Tetschner at stacy@nsaspeaker.org. Verification of revenues will be required in order to receive an invitation. |
| Register for the Next NSA-U Webinar:
Powerful Presentation Skills - April 19, 2010 |
Presented by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
Are you improving or reinforcing bad habits?
Many top speakers say "Your speech is your best marketing." OK...be honest...are you spending more time Twittering than learning to improve your presentations? Tweet this: To increase your performance impact AND your income, log into Fripp's April 19 NSA U Webinar! From Patricia Fripp, you will learn little-known presentation techniques that come from screen-writing, comedy, and advanced speech coaching. To register, visit www.NSAUniversity.org. |
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Attention NSA Members: Want to save $10 on your next NSA University Webinar registration?
Enter coupon code MEMDISC during checkout to take advantage of this special members-only discount.
Why attend an NSA University Webinar?
Continue to hone your presentation skills and increase your knowledge of the speaking profession year-round, right in the comfort of your home, office or even on the road. You'll get expert-level content delivered by expert presenters whenever and wherever you want education. |
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NSA Vice President Laura Stack, MBA, CSP
Talks about the Benefits of NSA University |
Click on the image above to play the video. |
Present at the 2011 NSA Winter Conference |
Would you like to take the stage at the 2011 Winter Conference? We welcome your proposal to share your knowledge, skills and expertise!
The 2011 Winter Conference will take place at the new Loews Atlanta Hotel in midtown Atlanta, February 18-20. The conference planning team is looking for fresh content and relevant sessions on topics such as: social networking, marketing, technology, business development, platform skills and humor.
Proposals are due: May 3, 2010 |
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Contribute to NSA's Book of Best Practices |
If you haven't already heard, NSA is publishing a book! That's right, our first-ever book on best practices in the speaking profession is scheduled to launch on Spirit of NSA Day (November 14) - and we want YOU to be a part of it! We are accepting chapter submissions from professional members now and can't wait to read yours. Please submit a chapter addressing one of the four core competencies: Expertise, Eloquence, Enterprise, Ethics. Each selected book chapter will provide specific and actionable direction for working successfully in the speaking profesion. If you are interested in contributing, please review the guidelines. Questions? Call (480) 968-2552 and ask for the book coordinator. Chapters are due: May 12, 2010 |
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Call for Cavett Award Nominations |
The Cavett Award is the highest honor the National Speakers Association can bestow on one of its members. It is presented annually at the national Convention to the member whose accomplishments over the years have reflected outstanding credit, respect, honor and admiration on the Association and the entire profession of speaking, and whose actions (in terms of sharing, guiding and inspiring other members) most closely parallel the illustrious career of our founder, CSP, CPAE Cavett Robert.
Deadline for nominations: May 17, 2010 |
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Get Connected - Blog with NSA! |
Interact with fellow members on NSA's blogs. Respond to current posts or contact Andrea DiMickele to request permission to write your own post.
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| Our Sponsors |
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| 2010 NSA Convention Exhibit Space Available |
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Set your company up for success by joining us as an exhibitor at the 2010 NSA Convention in Orlando, Fla.
We also have new and exciting sponsorship packages to get your company the exposure it needs to see great return on investment!
Click here to access the complete 2010 Exhibitor Prospectus.
Questions?
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| Upcoming NSA-U Webinars |
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Improve Presentation Skills
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
MAY 3
Expand Your Market Reach and Make Money with Webinars
Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP
MAY 17
21 Marketing Must-Dos
David Newman
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| Students Needed for NSA Scholarships |
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Do you know a student who has a burning desire to become a professional speaker? He or she may be eligible for an NSA Foundation scholarship.
The Foundation awards four scholarships annually to full-time college juniors, seniors and graduate students at an accredited university.
Application deadline:
June 1, 2010 |
| Recruit Speakers,
Win Prizes |
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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.
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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. |
| Update from the Global Speakers Federation |
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This Spring, book a trip to Asia and experience two speaking conventions in one journey:
Singapore
Preceded by an HR Conference May 6-7
Swan Convention Centre
Petaling Jaya
These events together create a great opportunity to expand your relationships, make valuable connections and learn from your fellow international speakers. When you book your flight to Singapore, consider the option of taking an executive coach to Malaysia. These are very comfortable, affordable and provide the opportunity to see some of the land between the two major cities. Prices range from 47SD to 70SD and travel time is about five hours. Catch up on work (or sleep) during the ride! |
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Contact Us |
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Call (480) 968-2552
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