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NSA-Virginia Newsletter
 
June 2010
 Develop Your Speaking, Develop Your Business
 
  Newsletter Editor:                                                     Charlyne Meinhard 
 
                                                                                                     
NSA Virginia Newsletter
It's All Here
New ProTrack Enrolling
Kudos & Kazoos
June Program
Update Your Profile
From Our President
 
Save the Dates

  

 

 

August--

Friday, 8-20-10

Teams and Audience Interaction: 

 Kristin Arnold,  

Nat'l Pres., NSA

 

Chesapeake, VA 

 

 

September--

Friday, 9-17-10

David Newman

Richmond,

 VA
 
 
 

October-- 

Friday, 10-15-10  

 Chesapeake, VA 
 

November--

Friday, 11-12-10

 Laura Stack 

 Richmond, VA
 
 
 

7 Spaces Left-- 

Enroll Now!

 

2010-2011 ProTrack 

 

 

 

This remarkable program for new or emerging speakers is open to any chapter member (National or Affiliate).  Space is limited to 15, and the class is already half full of dynamic members ready to grow their business models and platform skills together.

 

Classes begin on the afternoon of

September 17, 2010 (after our Chapter meeting) and continue each month through June 2011.
 

More Info at: 

www.nsavirginia.org 
or Jean Austin (

jean.austin@verizon.net)
 

or Tom Davidson (tom@davidsonleadership.com) 

Reserve your space : 
 
Call Jean Austin
804- 740-1187.
   
 

Did You Know?

 
Our printed CHAPTER DIRECTORY becomes our TRADE SHOW BROCHURE!
 

 And YOUR "SPEAKER PROFILE" on our Website is where YOUR INFO comes from!
 
Update Today: 
 
www.nsavirginia.org
 
and LogIn to Update Your Profile
 

 
 
Kudos & Kazoos
 
We'll toot our horn for you! 
 

 
Tom Davidson has published his book,  The 8 Greatest Mistakes New Managers Make: Getting Your Leadership Up to Speed and Down to Business.
Congratulations, Tom!
 
 
Dorothy Erlanger will be presenting at the National Conference in Orlando in July, 2010.
Do us proud, Dorothy!
 
 
Thanks To Our  NSA Virginia
 Sponsor
 
  
Inside Business
 
 
 
The Voice of Business in Hampton Roads and Beyond
 
 
 
REGISTER NOW!  JUNE PROGRAM:
 
June 18, 2010
 
Westwood Club
6200 West Club Lane
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804.288.6028
 
 
Mastering in the Ceremony: 
Emcee Techniques for Speakers 
 
culberson
 
 Ron Culberson, MSW, CSP 
 
Check In begins - 8:15 a.m. 
Program - 8:45 a.m.
Optional Lunch with the speaker - noon-1:00 p.m.
               --plus--
FREE AFTERNOON SESSION - Learn from Ron and the feedback panel for our annual
NSA IDOLS SPEAKERS CONTEST - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
 
 
Register now  - www.nsavirginia.org 
 
Who Me? Emcee? 
 
As speakers, we are often asked to emcee awards programs, special events and fundraisers. Sometimes it's for a fee and sometimes it's for free.   Either way, emceeing can be a wonderful way to add revenue to your business by exposing your skills to a new audience.
 
No Problem, Right? 
Unfortunately, just because you're a good speaker, you're not necessarily a good emcee.   In fact, there is an art to emceeing and it uses our speaking skills in a unique way.
 
Learn From An Expert!
In this program Ron Culberson, a seasoned speaker and emcee, will teach you the tips and techniques you need to add professionalism and fun to your role as Master of Ceremony.   Whether you're hosting a recognition even, running an auction or facilitating your child's scout meeting, these ideas will turn you into an emcee that everyone wants for their next event.

Stay For More After Lunch:
Ron will also MC and lead the feedback panel for the annual NSA Virginia Idol Contest that features ProTrack members in their grand finale of the year.
 
  
About Ron Culberson: *
Since 1996 Ron has been a full-time speaker and humorist. Essentially, he turned his social disability of talking too much into a lucrative career! In addition to his work with humor, Ron dedicates one-third of his time to volunteer service.
 
Ron is also a member of the NSA Board of Directors, past president of NSA-DC, and author of Is Your Glass Laugh Full?
 
Be There on June 18!
 Register Now@  www.nsavirginia.org 
 (Contact Jean Austin at 804-740-1187 if you have registration problems)
 
*Want even more on Ron before June 18?
See his website--
 
WANT MEETING PLANNERS TO BOOK YOU?
WELL, FIRST THEY HAVE TO FIND YOU!
 
Make sure your Member Profile is accurate on the NSA Virginia website ASAP:
 
1)  Go to www.nsavirginia.org and LogIn (Contact Jean Austin at jean.austin@verizon.net if you need this info)
2)  Click on "Find a Speaker" (3rd tab across top) and select "National Member" or "Affiliate Member"
3)  Find your name, then click on the folder icon in the upper right of that line.
4)  Make changes, if desired, to your "Name, Phone Number, Email, Metro Area" blocks.  (For example, add credential titles after name.
5)  Fill in the "Bio" area. Up to the first 60 words will be used in the trade show brochure so write your text with this in mind. You may have a longer description for your web profile.
6)  Fill in the "Description" area - describe your speaking area(s) or expertise.  Only the first 15 words will be used in the trade show brochure.  You may have a longer description for the web profile, if you desire.
7)  Review and check your "Speaking Topics" at the bottom of the page.
8)  Click "Update" to finish your profile.
 

 
PLEASE UPDATE BY  AUGUST 20 Chapter Meeting so your correct info will appear in the new 2010-2011 Chapter Directory.
 
www.nsavirginia.org
 
& LogIn
 

From Our President. . . 

TomDavidson

Tom Davidson, NSA Virginia President 

The 2010 NSA Annual Convention is just around the corner, July 17-20 in Orlando! 

 

This is THE big NSA event of the year, so whether you are an "old hand" or an emerging speaker, the national convention has tons of opportunities for learning, networking, and growing your business. You won't be the same after your first experience!

 

Also, current, past, and future chapter leaders (really anyone interested in chapter leadership at some point) are welcome to attend the Chapter Leadership session on the morning of July 17.

 
  Be sure to arrive on July 16 so you won't miss a minute!
 

 Registration and full details are available at www.nsaspeaker.org.

 

See you at our June 18 meeting, and I'll tell you more!
 
Warm Regards,
Tom