June 2006 News Flash
The Magic of Community
- President’s Message from Beth Terry
- Incoming Board Members for 2006-2007
- June 10 Monthly Meeting
- Our Meeting Sponsor for June
- Living Room Forum
- Upcoming NSA-Arizona and NSA Programs
- Speech Development Lab
- Business-Building Bulletin
- Word Trippers
- Website Wisdom
- Worth Repeating
- About This Newsletter
NSA-Arizona President’s Message from Beth Terry
Members–Thank you for your support this year. It has been an honor to serve you. And thank you for all the efforts so many of you put into making this a great year!
We have had a tremendous year with record-breaking attendance, increase in membership, increase in financial strength, and increase in volunteerism. Thank you to everyone who attended, pitched in, made our guests feel welcome, and generally showed Arizona we are a wonderful group of people, indeed.
Our Board met last August and set our goals. The success of this year was planted then. We have fully accomplished all of our goals except for the last one–increased visibility in the community. I would say we are half way there with the sponsorship program and our increase in membership. But we can and will do better on that goal next year.
Here is your State of the Chapter Report as of June, 2006: Our Mission Statement: NSA-Arizona exists to help professional speakers connect to the resources needed to increase the value of their businesses.
Currently we have:
100 Professional Members–13% increase
75 Candidate Members–33% increase
We have more than a full year’s operating capital in the bank and are in the process of moving the major portion of that into a low-risk investment with higher yield than the current money market account. We just had a financial review that indicated we were doing very well.
Our bylaws were updated this year. Our website was updated this year. Our financial audit was completed this year. Grade: A+ Our Candidate Program continued to flourish and showed increased attendance
We have 14 people on our Board, all of whom were attached to some committee and responsible for reporting each month.
Our goals for 2005-2006:
- To increase membership by at least 2 members each month–ACCOMPLISHED
- To increase volunteerism by asking each committee chair to have at least 1 person on their committees–ACCOMPLISHED
- To enhance and strengthen our fiscal position–ACCOMPLISHED
- To provide more expanded resources to our membership using not only an enhanced website, but also by creating a sponsorship program that partners with others in our industry, strengthens our financial position, and brings resources to us.–ACCOMPLISHED
- To provide informative, interesting, powerful programs at our regular meetings.–ACCOMPLISHED
- To find ways to enhance membership by supporting Living Room Forums, The Lab, the Candidate Program presentations, the Newsletter, creating better online resources and updating the website.–ACCOMPLISHED
- To improve our visibility in the community.–HALFWAY THERE
When you see board members or committee chairs at our June meeting, please thank them for their dedication and hard work on your behalf. Appreciation fuels motivation.
Please join us on June 10 as we honor those who have served NSA-Arizona in 2005-2006. And don’t miss the wonderful media panel who be here to answer all your FAQs about PR and the media! A hui hou,
Beth Terry
NSA-Arizona President 2005-2006
beth@bethterry.com
Incoming Board Members for 2006-2007
Joan Koerber-Walker–President
Beth Terry–Past President
Alan Rigg–President Elect/Secretary
Jeffrie Storie–Treasurer
Dave Sherman
Deborah Gardner
Eileen Roth
Hilari Weinstein
Joe Contrera
Joe Hammer
John Coe
Larry Colbert
Neil Dempster
NSA-Arizona Monthly Meeting June 10, 2006
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon; networking 8:30 a.m.
Candidate Program: 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ
Prepaid registration (by 5 p.m. Wed., June 7): $25/members, $35/guests
At-the-door registration: $35/members, $45/guests
No refunds after the early registration deadline.
Finding More than Your 15 Minutes of Fame–How To Get More Media Attention for You and Your Business
Come listen to our distinguished panel of experts and learn how to get more radio, television and print coverage than ever before. Our panel will include:
Pat McMahon–Pat McMahon has been entertaining Arizonans of all ages for the past 50 years through his work with the long-running “Wallace & Ladmo” television show, to his current work with Newsradio 620 KTAR, and AZ-TV, McMahon has dedicated his life to making Arizona a great state to live in.
Rosemary Scarfo–Radio producer at KTAR for the past 17 years
Ilana Lowery–Editor for the Phoenix Business Journal
VOE: Andy Erlich, Yoga for Speakers
Clinical psychologist, author, and certified yoga instructor Andy Erlich, Ph.D. will demonstrate how you can use yoga techniques in your work to reduce stress and increase focus. There will be no need for special clothing or equipment. He’ll teach us yoga postures that can be done sitting at your desk or standing behind it.
Andy has been involved in speaking, organizational development, research, motivational analysis, and training since 1979 when he founded Erlich Transcultural Consultants (ETC). He presents keynotes and conducts training sessions in both English and Spanish. A certified yoga instructor, he has M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology.
Candidate Program – Grab ’Em and Wrap ’Em
CSP and renowned coach Marcia Reynolds shows how to create truly riveting openings and closings for your speeches.
This program starts promptly at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.
SUPPORT OUR MEETING SPONSOR—MY COMPUTER WORKS
If you want to:
- Reduce time spent dealing with computer problems
- Secure your information against outside intruders
- Extend the lifetime of your computer software
- Improve your computer’s performance
- Increase your system availability
- Lower your IT costs
consider working with our June 10 Meeting Sponsor.
My Computer Works provides immediate, unlimited computer support by connecting to its customers over the Internet. Its U.S.-based technicians repair problems remotely and answer questions for a fee of $19.95 per month. Its regular activation fee of $49.95 a month is only $24.95 for NSA members. Contact My Computer Works at 1-877-839-8057 or online at http://www.mycomputerworks.com
To register for this meeting and save $10, follow these prepayment procedures.
Prepayment Procedures: To streamline check-in at our monthly meetings, please prepay for your meeting attendance. Members and guests save $10 when they prepay by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Saturday meeting. Registration at the door (available as space allows) is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. No refunds are given after the early registration deadline.
Note from Executive Director Gwen Henson: We’re happy to keep your credit card on file for meeting payments but it’s not an automatic service. Please specifically ask us to do that.
Three ways to register:
1. Online: go to Register
2. By email: send name, company, and number of attendees to Gwen@nsa-arizona.org
3. By telephone: call (480) 968-7443
Living Room Forum
The sessions have been completed for this year. Planning for next year, if you’d like to host a Living Room Forum, become a Group Leader, or join the planning committee, see Kitty Wiemelt or Kathy Marcil at the chapter meeting or contact Kitty at (480) 329-6996 or via email at kitty@kittywiemelt.com
Upcoming NSA-Arizona Programs
| Month | Program | Speaker / VOE |
|---|---|---|
| July | No meeting | National Convention in Orlando! |
| Aug. 19 | Summer Fiesta! | at home of Neil Dempster |
| September 9 | TBA |
Upcoming NSA Programs–National Convention Orlando, Florida–July 22-25
- See the first-ever NSA Rally featuring more than four consecutive hours of main stage presenters delivering thought-provoking, high-content information;
- Go in-depth with Extended Learning Sessions, all-day single-focused tracks to help you change the way you do business;
- Get out of the ballroom and into the sun! NSA Poolside on Sunday afternoon will give you the opportunity to meet with your mastermind group or network with your peers in a casual, relaxed atmosphere; and
- Enjoy the Magic of Community with 1,500 of your NSA peers.
Go to NSA for full details.
New Informal Group to Gather at NSA Convention in Orlando
Members of NSA who are “Aviators” (student pilots, pilots, skydivers, parachutists, astronauts) and “Speaking Eagles” (former pilots, speakers on aviation, speakers to mainly aviation groups, airline or former employees) are invited to e-mail their interest in joining an informal meeting at the NSA 2006 Orlando National Convention, July 22-25, 2006. We are planning to have an interesting speaker, the first deaf instrument-rated pilot who has been an NSA member. Please email Howard Putnam at: Howarddp@aol.com if you want to be part of this informal group.
NSA-Arizona Speaker Development Lab
Moving from a $750 speaker to a $5,000 speaker is not easy, but this Lab helps those who have that goal move to the next level. The “Lab” is experimenting with one morning meeting and one evening meeting each month. The 2nd Tuesday will be held at NSA headquarters at 8:45 to 11:00; the 4th Tuesday meeting at the Arizona Small Business Association classroom 4130 E. Van Buren Suite 150 at 6:30 p.m. Don Thoren asks, “The ASBA facility is great, but quite costly. Does anyone know of a place we could meet in the evening for approx. $50 per meeting?”
“As a first time attendee, I must say the speakers lab is just plain great. To have a group of your peers watching with a keen speaker’s eye is worth its weight in gold. Like any audience, the group is comprised of a wide sampling of human beings—all with their own perspective, opinions and speaking experience. Even when they disagreed, I learned so much about how to improve my presentation.” –Dawn M. Lake, M.A
Attending the Lab costs only $75 a year (or you can pay by the meeting. Participants can show 5 to 10 minutes from a CD or video tape and get the same quality feedback and enrichment suggestions. Contact Don Thoren, CPAE, at dthoren@cox.net or Eileen Roth at EileenRoth@aol.com
BUSINESS-BUILDING BULLETIN
This bulletin publicizes events of interest to NSA-Arizona members and announces member accomplishments. Send your information to Barbara McNichol editor@barbaramcnichol.com
Three New CSPs from Our Chapter
Our Arizona chapter keeps getting stronger. Congratulations to our three new CSPs:
Beth Terry, Debbie Allen, and Neil Dempster have just received their Certified Speaking Professional designations, earned over the course of five years.
Karen Gridley has co-authored Live Every Day Motivated, Successful and Happy with 14 other co-authors. Check it out at http://www.karengridley.com.
Stories & Style Retreat June 22-24 with Marcia Reynolds, CSP
Do your keynote stories need more pizzazz? Would you like to connect with audience members more, inspiring them to take action (and buy your products and services)? CSP and international keynote speaker, Marcia Reynolds will hold a coaching retreat in Phoenix this June 22-24. Registration is limited to 8 people. Call Marcia at 602-954-9030 or email her at Marcia@Covisioning.com more information.
Authors and Speakers Roundtable Every Third Wednesday
Authors and Speakers Roundtable, sponsored by Arizona Small Business Association, meets the third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome between 11:30 am to 1 pm. Bring your own lunch if you choose; drinks are provided. Each month features an author who tells about his or her authorship journey and challenges. Great information! 4130 E. Van Buren, Phoenix 602-265-4563. http://www.asba.com. Monthly meeting is no charge for ASBA members ($125 for annual dues); $20 for guests. This ASBA Roundtable is chaired by Bill Johnson, CSP.
Bette Dowdell is the featured speaker at the June 28 meeting of the Arizona Book Publishing Association. For more details on her program, “May you live in interesting times.” How the Publishing Industry is Changing and What You Can Do to be Prepared visit http://www.azbookpub.com.
What business-building events of interest to NSA-Arizona members are coming up? What new books and tapes will you launch soon? Send your announcements to Barbara at editor@barbaramcnichol.com
Word Trippers from the Platform
Use the exact word for your writing and your speech, from Barbara McNichol.
Hardy, hearty – “Hardy” describes being bold, sturdy, courageous, or capable of enduring hardship. “Hearty” means warm-hearted, genuine, sincere. “The hardy athletes received hearty congratulations after winning the grueling game.” It can also mean forceful (a hearty push), substantial (a hearty meal), vigorous (a hearty workout).
Healthful, wholesome – “Healthful” implies a positive contribution to a healthy condition (get involved in healthful exercise) while “wholesome” applies to something that benefits you, builds you up, or sustains you. Louisa May Alcott wrote: “Work is wholesome…It keeps us from ennui and mischief.” Work, however, is not always healthful!
Hope, hopefully – “Hopefully” means full of hope: “Will you help? she asked hopefully.” It’s incorrect to use “hopefully” when you want to express hope for something. Instead of saying, “Hopefully, he’ll help me,” say, “I hope he’ll help me.”
Word Trippers are featured in The Door Opener, an ezine that helps you open doors to your dreams through the written word. Subscribe at http://www.barbaramcnichol.com or send an email to editor@barbaramcnichol.com
Worth Repeating
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.”
–Harold Whitman
About This Newsletter
Email your News Flash announcements to editor Barbara McNichol at
editor@barbaramcnichol.com or call 520-615-7910 by 15th of each month.
Note: We will not publish a NewsFlash in July 2006
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