NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION
Officers
Mark A. LeBlanc, President Elect
Sam Silverstein, CSP, Vice President
Linda Byars Swindling, JD, CSP, Secretary
Rick Jakle, CSP, Immediate Past President
Stacy Tetschner, CAE, Executive Vice President
Founder
Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE
Board of Directors
Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CMC, CSP
Emory Austin, CSP, CPAE Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE
Francis O. Bologna, CPA Rebecca Morgan, CSP, CMC
Frank Bucaro, CSP, CPAE Randy Pennington, CSP
Ronald P. Culberson, MSW, CSP Ian Percy, CSP, CPAE
Roxanne Emmerich Howard D. Putnam, CSP, CPAE
Susan Friedmann, CSP Laura M. Stack, MBA, CSP
NSA Foundation
The Foundation serves NSA members and the public through:
• Financial help for NSA members and their families who are facing
health or natural disaster emergencies;
• Grants to NSA members who need help with their dues or
meeting registration fees;
• Scholarships for speech/communications students and professors;
• Oversight and funding for speaking-related research; and
• Grants to help charitable organizations communicate through
technology.
Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Nido R. Qubein, CSP, CPAE
Chair
Randy Pennington, CSP
NSA Foundation Board of Trustees
Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP Sam Silverstein, CSP
Susan Friedmann, CSP Laura Stack, MBA, CSP
Jane Jenkins Herlong, CSP Stephen Tweed, CSP
Don Hutson, CSP, CPAE Phil Van Hooser, CSP, CPAE
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE Al Walker, CSP, CPAE
Speaker Editorial Advisory Board
Tracy Brown, Chair
Bonnie Budzowski, Managing Editor
Don Blohowiak Dave Lieber
Dale Collie, MA Susan Luke, CSP
Lois Creamer David G. Lewis
Ava Diamond, MS John Reddish, MS, CMC
Jolene Jang David Ryback, PhD
Craig Harrison Dan Thurmon, CSP
Eddie Leigh, MA Francine Ward, JD
Editor Design
Sally J. Clasen Bill Van Nimwegen
Editorial Office and Subscriptions:
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Speaker (ISSN 1934-9076) (USPS 012-886). Volume 1,
Number 6. Published monthly except February and August
by the National Speakers Association, 1500 S. Priest Drive,
Tempe, AZ 85281. Periodicals postage paid at Tempe,
Arizona, and at additional mailing offices. Contents
Copyright 2007 National Speakers Association, all rights
reserved. Subscription rate for NSA members is $35 of
$325 annual dues allocated to SPEAKER; non-member
subscription rate is $49 for 10 issues. Add $10 for
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VOICES OF EXPERIENCE
Featuring in July-August:
• Introduction with Ed Primeau and
Pam Burks
• News, Trends and Statistics with
Jean Palmer Heck
• President’s Message with
Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP
• Interview with Lyn Robert
• Interview with Lee Robert
• International Federation For Professional
Speakers
• Recent Internet Changes with
Philippa Gamse, CMC
• Technology with Terry Brock, CSP
• Doug Wood with Omnimusic
• What’s Your Story? with Doug Stevenson
• Special Thanks from
Leonora Billings-Harris, CSP
• Preview of 2007/08 VOE with Bill Stainton
• Closing with Ed Primeau and Pam Burks
Visual Enhancements:
• Video Feature: NSA Founder,
Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE
• Supplemental Feature: Committees &
Task Forces
• Bonus Feature: Karl Ahlrichs, SPHR
• Sponsor: Omnimusic
Speaker 2 Speaker—NSA Launches
New Member Recruitment Program
You have experienced the camaraderie,
networking and superior educational
opportunities that NSA offers. Now tell your
colleagues about it—share the NSA story
Speaker 2 Speaker. July 2007 marks the
beginning of a three-year campaign with
a lofty membership goal: 5010 by 2010!
2007–08 NSA President Mark LeBlanc will
set the stage for NSA’s growth in San Diego.
Expect prizes, rewards, special events,
treats and lots of friendly competition!
Every member wins as we work together to
expand the power and potential of NSA.
Stacy Tetschner, CAE
Executive Vice President
