NEWS FROM HEADQUARTERS
Reported by Stacy Tetschner, cAE
NSA Executive Vice President/cEo
Letter to the Editor
I’m a stress management counselor, yoga therapist and spokesperson living in
NYC. In this fast-paced world which bombards us with “to do” tips on all aspects
of modern life, it was refreshing to read Betsy Buckley’s article, “Looking Back to
Move Forward” (July/August issue), which is filled with timeless wisdom. After all,
if one can’t be in the moment, then no amount of “doing” will ever bring satisfaction. As technology continues to outpace human “be-ing,” it becomes even more
important to remember how to be still.
—Jaymie Meyer, New York, N. Y.
Wedding Bells for Ben and Betsy
Decked in traditional Colonial garb, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross exchanged
wedding vows in a public ceremony at Independence Hall in Philadephia, Pa., on
July 3. In reality, NSA member Ralph Archbold, the city’s nationally recognized
Ben Franklin re-enactor, fell in love with Linda Wilde, who often portrays Betsy
Ross, and they decided to tie the knot. True to character, their rings are engraved
with a kite and key and stars and stripes.
iN MEMoRiAM
Christopher S. Frings, PhD, CSP
christopher S. Frings, Phd, cSP, 67, of Birmingham, Ala., passed away July 3, 2008. For
20 years, he was a director of clinical chemistry and toxicology at clinical laboratories
for before becoming a full-time consultant
and speaker in 1987. chris authored over 150
publications, and also was a Master Magician
who entertained thousands of adults and
children. he died while on his way to perform his magic show at children’s hospital.
iN MEMoRiAM
Robert P. Sherman
Robert P. Sherman, of Blacklick, ohio,
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and daughter, on
Friday, July 11, 2008. Rob was an accomplished attorney, speaker and writer. he
was co-founder of the law firm of Karr
and Sherman, and also worked independently under the name Sherman Leadership. Rob authored Sherman’s 21 Laws of
Speaking: How to Inspire action in Others.
This Month on VOICES OF EXPERIENCE®
NSA’s monthly audio magazine
• Welcome: Camille Valvo
• The Real deal: Dr. Joe Sommerville with
Roxanne Emmerich, cMc, cSP, cPAE
• Craig Rispin, cSP: innovations impacting
the Speaking industry
• Take 10 with Camille Valvo
• President’s Message: Sam Silverstein, cSP
• Glenn Capelli, cSP: The Magic Mind
• industry Update: Stacy Tetschner, cAE,
NSA Executive VP/cEo
• Lesley Everett: The Personal dimension
of Branding
• Feature interview: Camille Valvo with
Allan Pease, cSP
OFFICERS
Sam Silverstein, c SP, President
Phillip Van hooser, cSP, cPAE, President Elect
Kristin Arnold, MBA, cPF, cMc, cSP, Vice President
Sarah Michel, cSP, Secretary
Shep hyken, c SP, c PAE, Treasurer
Mark LeBlanc, Immediate Past President
Stacy Tetschner, cAE, Executive Vice President/CEO
FOUNDER
cavett Robert, cSP, cPAE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Francis o. Bologna, c PA
Marjorie Brody, cSP, cPAE, cMc, Pcc
Kirstin carey
Ronald P. culberson, MSW, cSP
Joachim dePosada
Scott halford, c SP
Ron Karr, c SP
Linda gabbard Keith, c SP, c PA
Randy Pennington, c SP
Jean houston Shore, MBA, cPA, 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
Vice-Chairman
Stephen Tweed, cSP
NSA Foundation Board of Trustees
Lenora Billings-harris, cSP Terry Paulson, Phd, c SP, c PAE
Susan Friedmann, cSP Sam Silverstein, c SP
Jane Jenkins herlong, c SP Laura Stack, MBA, c SP
don hutson, c SP, c PAE Phil Van hooser, c SP, c PAE
Ron Karr, cSP Al Walker, cSP, cPAE
John Molidor, Phd
SPEAKER EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Kirstin carey, chair
Stephanie Angelo, SPhR Marilee driscoll
Robert Bradford Neen James, ASM
Laurie Brown Avish Parashar
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Mollycox RussellWhite,MBA,cSP
Managing Editor Design
Barbara Parus Marc oxborrow
Publications Assistant
Lauren Aiken
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