Speaker - January/February 2010

NEWS FROM HEADQUARTERS Reported by Stacy Tetschner, CAE NSA Executive Vice President/CEO

Time’s Runnin’ Out! The countdown has begun for the 2010 Winter Conference in Nashville, Tenn., February 12-14. This is the ideal opportunity to learn and network in an intimate atmosphere, right in the heart of Music City, USA. Attend the content-rich sessions that will benefit you most, and leave with an action plan that you can implement immediately to boost your bottom line. Register now at www.NSAWinterConference.org.

Scam Alert

Beware of scams targeting speakers. A church in London recently asked speakers to present at a women’s or youth conference, and was willing to pay the speaking fee without even inquiring about the amount. It also requested personal data, including banking information, that could be used for identify theft. In another scam, companies promised bookings to speakers if they purchased phony speaking designations and certificates.

To report a scam, please email Stacy Tetschner at stacy@nsaspeaker.org. NSA maintains a list of past members who have violated NSA’s Code of Professional Ethics, as well as companies that target speakers with scams.

NSA Foundation’s Silent Auction Silence can be golden for members who participate in the NSA Foundation’s Online Auction, February 13-27. Some of NSA’s most well-known speaking masters will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Winners will receive one-on-one coaching and collaboration time with their favorite expert so they can take their speaking businesses to the next level. All proceeds will be donated to the Professional Speakers Benefit Fund to provide financial assistance to members suffering a health crisis or victims of natural disasters. Learn more at www. NSAFoundation.org.

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Loews Atlanta to Host

2011 Winter Conference The 2011 NSA Winter Conference will be held at the newly constructed Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Ga., February 18-20. Planning has already begun for the only NSA mid-year conference scheduled in 2011. Mark your calendar!

This Month on VOICES OF EXPERIENCE®

NSA’s monthly audio magazine

• Back Stage: Gerard Braud with Josh Sundquist

• Category of One: Joe Calloway, CSP, CPAE, with Lou Heckler, CSP, CPAE

• Ones to Watch: Jane Atkinson with Mike Robbins, CSP

• Off Stage: Rene Godefroy with Stephen Tweed, CSP

• If You Could Do Just One Thing This Month: Bill Cates, CSP, Chris Clark-Epstein, CSP,

Ford Saeks, Mike Rayburn, CSP

• NSA Conference Update: Gerard Braud with Mark Levin, CSP, CAE

• Starfish Humor: Vinny Verelli

• Dissecting Starfish: David Glickman and Ron Culberson, MSW, CSP

• President’s Message: Phillip Van Hooser, MBA, CSP, CPAE

NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS

Phillip Van Hooser, CSP, CPAE, President

Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CMC, CSP, President Elect Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, Vice President

Ronald P. Culberson, MSW, CSP, Secretary

Ron Karr, CSP, Treasurer

Sam Silverstein, CSP, Immediate Past President

Stacy Tetschner, CAE, Executive Vice President/CEO
FOUNDER

Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE

BOARD OF DIREC TORS

Marjorie Brody, PCC, CMC, CSP, CPAE
Kirstin Carey, CSP
Jarik Conrad, EdD, MBA, MILR, SPHR
Ed Gerety, CSP
Scott Halford, CSP
Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE
Linda Keith, CPA, CSP
Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE
Sarah Michel, CSP
John B. Molidor, PhD
Ford Saeks
Jean Houston Shore, CPA, MBA, CSP
Francine Ward, JD

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

Stephen Tweed, CSP

NSA Foundation Board of Trustees
Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP
Jane Jenkins Herlong, CSP
Don Hutson, CSP, CPAE
Ron Karr, CSP
John B. Molidor, PhD
Terry Paulson, PhD, CSP, CPAE
Sam Silverstein, CSP
Laura Stack, MBA, CSP
Phillip Van Hooser, CSP, CPAE
Al Walker, CSP, CPAE

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