May 2008 News Flash
In this edition:
- President’s Message from Alan Rigg
- NSA-Arizona May 10 Monthly Meeting
- Meeting Sponsor for May
- Upcoming NSA-Arizona Program
- New NSA-Arizona Members
- Living Room Forum
- NSA-Arizona Speaker Lab
- NSA National Updates
- Business Building Bulletin
- Learning from NSA Greats
- Word Trippers from the Platform
- About This Newsletter
President’s Message from Alan Rigg
NSA-Arizona 30th Anniversary Celebration
I have to admit I’m a little bit jealous. You see, I have only been a member of NSA-Arizona for a handful of years. I never had the privilege of meeting our founder Cavett Robert, and while I have some awareness of the history of our chapter, too many details are lacking. That’s why I can’t wait for May 10th to arrive.
Our May 10th meeting will be a 30th Anniversary Celebration of our chapter. We’re honored to have our entire meeting presented by and featuring honored past presidents of NSA-Arizona. Don Thoren will serve as master of ceremonies. Steven Cates will tell us about the origin of NSA and the formation of NSA-Arizona. Past Presidents Mike Hayashi, Naomi Rhode, Glenna Salsbury, and Ed Scannell will share lessons learned along with humorous stories and anecdotes.
Your Board of Directors and Executive Director Gwen Henson will do everything we can to get the word out about this awesome celebration meeting. But we need your help. If you know anyone who has been involved with NSA-Arizona in the past and has fallen out of touch, please invite them to the upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration. Ask them to go to our website at www.nsa-arizona.com or contact Gwen Henson to register.
Get ready for a heck of a party. We’d love for them…and YOU…to join the fun!
Alan Rigg, NSA-Arizona President 2007-2008
NSA-Arizona Monthly Meeting—May 10, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon; networking 8:30 a.m.; Business Building Session 12:15 p.m.
Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ
Prepaid registration (by 5 p.m. Wed., May 7): $30/members, $45/guests
At-the-door registration: $40/members, $55/guests
No refunds after the early registration deadline.
Please notify us if you require any special needs for the meeting.
Join us for one of the best-attended meetings of the year-because it’s celebration time!
The NSA-Arizona 30th Anniversary Celebration offers fun and valuable information about the origins of NSA-Arizona with four past presidents sharing insights from their professional speaking careers. This star-studded group of honorees has earned an alphabet soup of speaking credentials and awards including CSP, CPAE, and Cavett Awards, to name just a few.
This meeting will conclude with a special celebratory cake and time to enjoy the company of your fellow speakers. We hope you will be able to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Here are NSA-Arizona greats we’ll be welcoming that day.
VOE: How the NSA-Arizona Story Began with Steven Cates
Steven Cates is recognized as one of America’s foremost authorities on achieving peak performance and maximizing sales and profits. Over the last 25 years, he has earned a reputation as “one of America’s most captivating speakers.” He motivates with substance, entertains with style, and presents messages of lasting value to organizations such as Dell Computer, New York Times, RE/MAX, Bank of America, Prudential, and Wells Fargo. New York Times: “He is a masterful interpreter of human behavior and peak performance.” The Young Presidents Organization: “Steven Cates epitomizes the best qualities of the finest speakers.”
MIKE HAYASHI, M.ED.
Mike joined NSA in 1990, was our chapter president from 1994-1995, and served on the NSA-Arizona board for five years. Mike was our 1996 Chapter Member of the Year, served as the National Youth Program Chair in 1997 and has spoken at the NSA National Conventions on five occasions.Mike has offered 1,200 personal protection seminars to 350,000 men, women and students at over 450 universities, high schools and Fortune 500 Companies. Personal Security Trainer and Consultant since 1986, Mike Hayashi has delivered his powerful seminars to over 350,000 men and women at 300 universities, associations and Fortune 500 companies. Mike holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, has appeared on TV and radio 250 times in 20 states, and was nominated for an Emmy Award.
GLENNA SALSBURY, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame
Glenna Salsbury has been a member of NSA since 1980. She received the CSP designation in 1985 and in 1990 she received the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame award. In 1992 Glenna was elected to the National Board of Directors of NSA. She was the 1994 Convention Chair, has served as our National Secretary, and is now a Past President. In 2005 Glenna was honored with the highest award given in NSA, the Cavett Award.
Known for her spontaneity, humor and high energy, Glenna is an extraordinary communicator who speaks on leadership, balance, inspiration and communication within corporation as well as for associations and small business owners.
NAOMI RHODE, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame
Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, and Cavett Award Winner has spoken before thousands of health care professionals, corporations and non-profit organizations, sharing her expertise on leadership, interpersonal relationships, and life balance.
Naomi is the Past President of the National Speakers Association (NSA), NSA’s Member of the Year, and Past President of the world body of speakers, The International Federation for Professional Speakers (IFFPS). She’s also a member of Speakers Roundtable, a 20-member mastermind group of top Corporate and Association speakers.
ED SCANNELL, CSP, CMP, CAVETT AWARD WINNER 1999
The 1987-88 President of the Arizona Speakers Association and a two-time recipient of the National President’s Award, Ed Scannell was elected as NSA’s National President in 1991-92. He earned his CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) in 1986. He also served as NSA’s Executive Vice President in 1997 and received NSA’s highest individual award, the “Cavett” in 1999. He was named a “Legend” in the Speaking Profession in 2006.Outside of NSA, Ed was elected as ASTD’s National President in 1982. Later, he served as the Executive Chairman of the International Federation of Training and Development Organizations. A past president of Meeting Planners International’s Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and its 1986 “Planner of the Year,” Ed was elected as MPI’s international president in 1988-89. In 1995, he was named as “MPI’s International Planner of the Year,” MPI’s highest award. He was selected as one of only seven Chancellors in 2002 and later served as its Chairman.
Stephanie Angelo stephanie@hressential.com heads the Program Committee 2007-2008.
Business Building Session – The Business Side of the Speaking Business:
This Business Building Session starts promptly at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 1:30. All morning attendees are welcome.
You have a passion for your topic but when you decide to share it for money, you become not just a speaker but a business owner. This workshop will cover what you need to know to run your business like a pro. From contact and contract management to dollars and cents, we’ll cover it all.
Carolyn J. Brown, professional speaker and former Chief Operating Officer for past national president of NSA Jim Cathcart, is the CEO of The Accountant’s Office. She will share tips and tools that you can put into use immediately to be a professional off the platform as well as on it.
Dave Sherman dave@connectionspro.com and Dr. Michelle May mmay@amihungry.com head the Candidate Committee 2007-2008.
Congratulations to Mary Lynn Ilnitsky, a Candidate member, who won a free meeting attendance by completing her evaluation form at April’s meeting!
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 $40 for members and $55 for nonmembers.
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.
To register for this meeting and save $10, follow these prepayment procedures.
Three ways to register:
- Online: go to Registration
- By email: send name, company, and number of attendees to Gwen@nsa-arizona.org
- By telephone: call (480) 968-7443
SUPPORT OUR MEETING SPONSOR
My Computer Works!
My Computer Works! is a returning sponsor providing immediate and unlimited computer support by connecting to you over the Internet. Our U.S.-based technicians will remotely repair problems and answer any questions for just $19.95 per month if you are using Windows XP or $24.95 for Windows Vista. (Regular $69.95 activation fee, but $25 off for NSA members).
- Reduce time spent dealing with computer problems
- Secure information from outside intruders
- Extend the lifetime of computer software
- Improve computer performance
- Increase system availability
- Lower IT costs
1-800-990-4MCW or 602-635-6150 ask for Taylor Scott. For more information, visit www.mycomputerworks.com.
Hilari Weinstein hilari@highimpactcommunication.com heads the Sponsorship Committee 2007-2008
Upcoming NSA-Arizona Programs
June 14
Chris Clarke-Epstein: Thinking for Others: How Speakers Create Value for their Clients and Audiences
What do people really want from speakers? Information, of course. But they could get that from reading a book. What they want from us are the insights, stories, and enthusiasm that can help them turn information into action! During this interactive session you’ll be challenged to look at your expertise from a different perspective, clarify your messages, and think about what you really do for your audiences. You’ll uncover creative ways to learn what your audiences want and need to learn about your subject areas. You and your audiences will be glad you’ve decided to think on their behalf.
VOE: Janice Hurley-Trailor, Professional Image
BB Session: TBD
New NSA-Arizona Members
Welcome to our newest Professional member Colleen Kettenhofen.
Our new Candidate members are Pamela Goodfellow and Vanessa Emerson.
Please check out NSA-Arizona’s website www.nsa-arizona.org for bios and contact details.
NSA-Arizona Living Room Forum—May 28
“I Blew It, I Knew It and What I Learned Through It”
June Cline, CSP, CSAC is famous…or is that infamous…for her IMo’s or her Idiot Moments. June discusses bringing those less than stellar moments to the platform creating unique, authentic hysterical material…with a point that pays.
- Do you want to identify IMo’s you can bring the platform?
- Are you willing to learn how to funny up a bad situation?
- Can you “so what” the situations in your IMo world?
- Want to know the two biggest secrets in creating humor?
Learn how to make hysterical material when you blew it and you knew it.
June Cline is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and a Certified Six Advisors Coach (CSAC). June helps people “Name and Tame The Noise Inside Their Head” by managing their mind and their sense of humor.
This forum for Humorists takes place on Wednesday, May 28 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Join us in June’s living room in Tempe. RSVP at LRF or call Gwen (480) 968-7443. Cost: $15 members, $25 Guests. Registration and payment are required in advance; no refunds. You’ll receive directions when you register.
Kitty Wiemelt kitty@kittywiemelt.com and Kathy Marcil kathy@kmarcil.com co-chair Living Room Forum, 2007-2008
Join Us at the NSA-Arizona Speaker Lab
The Speaker “Lab” is the ultimate opportunity to test new material or refine/improve existing material. The Lab is offered exclusively to members of the “Elite” NSA-Arizona Chapter–the only chapter nationally to offer this unique service. Speakers are allotted 30 minutes to present and receive feedback. Forty-minute slots are also available on request. Guests are invited to visit the Lab twice at no charge.
The AM Speaker Lab is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.
Location: NSA Headquarters, 1500 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 9:30 a.m. Networking / 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. LAB
May 13 – one slot available.
May 27 – one slot available.
If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for either date, please contact Maggie Hunts for open speaking slots/scheduling. MaggieHunts@itsasweetlifenow.com or 602-315-7788
The Evening Speaker Lab meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Location: Best Western Inn Suites, 1615 E. Northern Ave. (SE Corner of Northern & 16th St.)
Please note this location is for evening meetings only.
Time: 6:15 p.m. Networking / 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LAB
May 20 – one slot available.
Contact: Eileen Proctor – 602-867-3647 or topdog@speaktopdogspeak.com
The Lab coordinator term is 6 months (12 meetings) and is an excellent way to build and strengthen relationships at NSA-Arizona while learning from others. To get involved, contact Speaker Lab Chair Larry Colbert 480-894-2639 or larry@drivingvision.com.
Contact Don Thoren for Speaker Lab questions and feedback.
Don Thoren, CPAE, CMC, Dthoren@cox.net
or 480-838-7406
NSA National Updates
Mark your calendar for:
NSA National Conference - Aug. 4-8, 2008 in New York City
NSA Fall Conference - Nov. 20-23, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona
NSA Winter Conference - Feb. 12-15, 2009 in Orlando, Florida
NSA Convention - July 18-21, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona
For more details, go to NSA
Business Building Bulletin
Please contribute your announcements of interest to NSA-Arizona members to Barbara McNichol at editor@barbaramcnichol.com by the 15th of the month for the following issue.
Loretta Love Huff, The Dream Leader for Business, was a featured speaker at “Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business in ANY Economy,” part of the Marketing Magic Marathon held April 25 and sponsored by eWomen network.
Learning From NSA Greats: A Speaker’s Most Valuable Asset
The speaking industry has become what it is today because of a few individuals who had a vision of the industry and the passion to make it come alive. Many lessons were learned along the way. The learning never stops!
Lessons from NSA Greats are contributed by Bill Johnson, CSP, a charter member and NSA’s first executive vice president from 1975 to 1983. Bill was honored as Life Member of NSA National and NSA-Arizona in 2008.
What is a speaker’s most valuable asset? If you talked to a group of Circuit City Sales people, the answer would likely be the weight of the magnet or transient response. The less experienced might say the size of the cone. Or a wise guy might respond “Woofer or tweeter?”
What about for a professional speaker-the human being, not the stereo component?
I passionately believe the best assets are his or her repertoire of stories and ability to paint CLEAR word pictures. (That means avoiding unfamiliar words and acronyms.) Those who heard Karyn Ruth White at our recent NSA-Arizona meeting experienced a “Lab” in great story telling and realized how the two-stories and clarity of words-go hand in hand. Just think of so good stories that get told poorly. Their impact dies. Why? Because clear word pictures weren’t painted.
When people say, “I just don’t have any good stories,” be wary. In everyday life, almost everyone tells stories. So why not tell them well-and make your points memorable in the process. Take your story and figure out how to convey a point that fits it and makes it easy to remember.
Here is my suggestion: Create a “story history” of your life. Get a spiral binder and log all your memorable events, good and bad. Begin with the VERY first thing you remember in your life, something that you can still see in your imagination. Skip a few pages and begin a new chapter titled Grade School. Then skip a few more pages and write under the title High School. (The skipped pages are to fill in later when you have new remembrances.) Recall projects, jobs, activities, teachers, friends-on and on-in your high school life. Voila! From these pages, you’ll have a treasure trove of people and events you remember. By doing this, you’ll realize that almost everything you remember comes with a “point” or “lesson learned” that you can share.
I predict that once you get past writing your High School page, your business-life stories will come to you in volumes. (Leave blank pages along the way for additions to your stories in each time frame and keep them in chronological order.) Finally, when you feel ready to use a story, speak it into your digital recorder. Then type it out. Then tighten it and add word pictures. Record it again, listening to it several times for ways to add clarity and color.
With your own stories told using clear word pictures, you’re on your way to being a better speaker-the human kind!
Next month: The two most important TOOLS for a speaker to own!
Word Trippers from the Platform
Pay special attention to these featured Word Trippers that are so commonly misused, it’s easy to mistake them for correct.
Convince, persuade You “convince” someone of an idea but “persuade” someone to take action. Therefore, it’s correct to say, “He convinced me it would taste good” but incorrect to say, “He convinced me to taste it.” Instead, say, “He persuaded me to taste it.”
Delegate, relegate “Delegate” means to send another as one’s representative; to commit or entrust to another. “She delegates her assistant to represent her at the meeting.” “Relegate” carries a connotation of status and means to consign to an inferior position, place, or condition. “He relegates the less pleasant tasks to his assistant.”
Desirous, desirable Use “desirous” to mean having desire and “desirable” to describe a desired person or thing. “When having a treat is desirous, an ice cream cone is the most desirable choice.”
Email Barbara at editor@barbaramcnichol.com to suggest word pairs that trip you up for future Word Trippers. For a complimentary ebook of 300+ Word Trippers, go to barbaramcnichol.com.
About This Newsletter
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