November 2006 News Flash
- President’s Message from Joan Koerber-Walker
- New Meeting Fees Start in January 2007
- November 11 Monthly Program
- Meeting Sponsor for November
- Living Room Forum for 2006-2007
- Upcoming NSA Programs
- Tucson Speaker Lab/Mastermind Group
- NSA-Arizona Speech Development Lab
- Special Invitation Honoring Bill Johnson
- Business-Building Bulletin
- Tips to “Bottle and Sell” What You Know
- Word Trippers on the Platform
- Bonus from October’s Sponsor, The Tax Goddess
- About This Newsletter
NSA-Arizona President’s Message from Joan Koerber-Walker
When I was a little girl, my mother taught me that good things happen when I said “the magic word.” Soon I could be found skipping around the house saying “please Mommy” for every childish wish. And lucky for me, many of those wishes were granted. But as I have grown, I’ve learned an important lesson. While “please” is important, another ever-more-powerful word isn’t used nearly enough. Six little letters that truly work magic – the most powerful message in the world – THANKS!
When we say “please” we are asking for a boon, but when we say “thanks” we acknowledge a gift or consideration from someone for doing something. “Thanks” recognizes others for what they do for us – sometimes it’s something BIG and other times it’s something little. But every time we say “thanks,” it forms a connection between two or more people, acknowledging a kindness given, a courtesy, a gift.
The power of “Thanks” touches us in our personal relationships, our professional relationships, and crosses over to gifts from people we may not ever even meet.
We all say “Thank You” – we are polite people after all. We thank our co-workers and colleagues as we go through our work day. We thank the woman who holds the door for us as we enter a store, the valet who returns our cars, the server at a restaurant, or the young man who bags and takes our groceries to the car – sometimes when the temperature tops 100 degrees.
But when you say “thanks,” are you just offering a polite reply or truly expressing your gratitude? Have you thought beyond the politeness of this word?
At NSA-Arizona, we have so much to be thankful for. Our chapter is strong and continues to grow in both membership, through its valuable programs, and a myriad of offerings. Here is a short excerpt from my very long and heart-felt Thank You NSA-AZ List:
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Thanks to our committed board of directors and hardworking committee chairs who bring value to all of us with innovative programs and ideas. (You should see all the emails that fly back and forth each month!)
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Thanks to Gwen Henson – our awesome executive director – who welcomes and supports us and who makes my job so easy.
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Thanks to our many volunteers – you are the power that makes everything happen.
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Thanks to each of you for choosing to make NSA-Arizona all it is and will be.
Oh, I almost forgot! “THANKS” for reading my Thanksgiving message.
Joan Koerber-Walker, NSA-Arizona President 2006-2007
jkw@corepurpose.net
Announcement – New Meeting Fees Start in January 2007
As you know, NSA-Arizona meetings provide excellent value. For more than five years, we have held meeting fees at the same rate. But times change and costs increase, so effective January 2007, our new meeting fees will be $30 for members and $45 for guests (late registration: $40 for members and $55 for guests).
But you, as a chapter member, can hold back time and enjoy 2006 rates in 2007. How? In January, you can purchase a January through June 2007 meetings package for just $150. That’s $25 a meeting for these 6 January to June sessions, not any 6 meetings. Where else can you get 6 yummy breakfast buffets and 24 hours of networking, inspiration, and information for less?
It’s a bargain!
NSA-Arizona Monthly Meeting November 11, 2006
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon; networking 8:30 a.m.; Candidate Program 12:15 p.m.
Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ
Prepaid registration (by 5 p.m. Wed., Nov. 8.): $25/members, $35/guests
At-the-door registration: $35/members, $45/guests
No refunds after the early registration deadline.
Speaking Economics: Learn to generate millions of dollars in speaking fees and grow passive revenues, Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE
Want to learn how to generate millions of dollars in speaking fees, grow passive revenues, and gain acceptance among the best of the best? Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, has done all of this and will show you how you can build your professional career your way.
This program explores the options available to you, discussing the payoffs, leverage points, strategies, and actions you can explore. Jim shows how to think about opportunities and make the strategic choices that will do the most for you. Whether it is collaboration, partnering, solo performance, coaching, consulting, or online marketing, Jim helps you understand the plusses and minuses of each.
VOE: Jeffrie Story: Do You Earn What You Deserve?
Do you have more talents you could and should be sharing with the world? We’re all in control of our destiny much more than we realize. Learn simple ways to grab that control and reap the rewards you deserve.
Jeffrie Story, Unleash Your Sales DNA®, has one focus—helping businesses drive more new revenue. She combines innovative, scientific tools with her extensive sales and leadership background.
Jeffrie has 25 years of successful leadership experience as a director in sales and marketing at a Fortune 1000 company. She is a Certified Sales Executive and, as Treasurer of our NSA chapter, has received our Chapter Member of the Year award.
Dave Sherman and Stephanie Angelo head the Program Committee 2006-2007.
Candidate Program – starting promptly at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.
All morning attendees welcome.
Barbara McNichol: Crafting Incredible One-Sheets That Get You Noticed
Join Barbara McNichol for a hands-on session to craft one-sheets that grab the attention of people who can hire you for your speaking. You’ll learn to use benefit-filled copy in elements such as your program descriptions, bio, and call to action. If you have a one-sheet in progress, bring it along for review.
Beth Terry and Elizabeth Harper co-chair the Candidate Program 2006-2007.
SUPPORT OUR MEETING SPONSOR - StartEditingNow! with Bill Davis
Bill Davis, a national magazine columnist and popular lecturer, is also a professional video producer who spent his early years as the “house videographer” for NSA workshops. He has created and markets StartEditingNow!, a unique multi-disc “do-it-yourself” video editing instructional DVD program. StartEditingNow! showcases techniques that enhance the editing tools bundled with PCs and MACs do you can make better videos. See product details at http://www.starteditingnow.com
Editor’s note: Last month’s sponsor The Tax Goddess adds to the tax-saving tips she gave us in October. See them at the end of this ezine.
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.
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 http://nsa-arizona.org/?p=67
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 – 2006/2007
NSA-Arizona’s Living Room Forum brings together 15 to 20 NSAers (professional and candidates) to share ideas about these areas of expertise: Humor, Consultant/Coaches, Seminar/Workshop, Authors/Publishers. It is an excellent time to get to know each other over a light dinner and great ideas.
Each Living Room Forum will be held on the last Wednesday of the month starting at 7:00 p.m. The hostess provides the home; the facilitator provides a 10-minute lead-in on the discussion plus questions. The cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmember, which includes a light dinner.
Please contact Kitty at kitty@kittywiemelt.com if you’d like to volunteer for dates when hostess and/or facilitators are needed.
Here’s the line-up for 2006-2007:
November 29 for Seminar/Workshop –
Eileen Roth, Hostess (Troon); facilitator needed
January for Humor –
Silver Rose, Hostess (Central Phoenix); facilitator needed
February for Consultant/Coaches –
Hostess and facilitator, Joan Koerber-Walker (Ahwatukee)
March for Authors/Publishers –
Jackie Dishner, Hostess (Central Phoenix), facilitator needed
April for Seminar/Worshops –
Bonnie Mattick, Hostess (Moon Valley), facilitator needed
May for Humor – Hostess and facilitator needed
Kitty Wiemelt and Kathy Marcil co-chair Living Room Forum, 2006-2007
Upcoming NSA-Arizona Programs
Mark Your Calendars
December 9 –for our fabulous Holiday Party at Grilled Expedition, 5-8 p.m.
January 13 Mike McKinley / VOE Steve Ochoa
February 10 Jenaé Rubin / VOE Steve Tyra
March 10 Lenora Billings-Harris / VOE Joyce Friel
April 14 Marilyn Snyder / VOE Patricia Drain & Debbie Allen
May 12 Linda Gabbert Keith, CPA, CSP / VOE Bob Kelly
Upcoming NSA/IFFPS Programs
Enterprise Lab: The Substance of Business
November 3-5, 2006
NSA Headquarters, Tempe
CAPS 2006 10th Annual Convention
December 7 - 9, 2006
Vancouver, B.C.
Marco Island University
January 4-7, 2007
Marco Island, Florida
NSA Winter Workshop
February 9-11, 2007
Denver, Colorado
Innovation Lab
May 04, 2007 - May 06, 2007
NSA Headquarters, Tempe
IFFPS Global Summit 2007 - Dubai
June 01, 2007 - June 05, 2007
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
2007 NSA Convention
July 09, 2007 - July 12, 2007
San Diego, California
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
WOW Us with Your Diamonds
Want to be an online contributor to NSA’s Wow and Diamonds columns, which will be now be featured on Speaker magazine’s web page link starting in January? Here are the editorial requirements for each column:
WOW (400 words)
After reading the article, does the reader say: “WOW! That’s something I can really use. I really appreciate PEG educating me about this!” Think of it as creating WOW moments for readers, not reporting on one’s individual WOW moment, what I learned at a PEG session, or why someone should join PEG. Only articles that use the special expertise of PEG members to educate ALL readers about a unique niche.
Diamonds (400 words)
Highlight a gem that you’ve received at a chapter meeting. The article should cover the following:
Tip–Share a tip or advice that you’ve received, with enough detail that it will be useful to readers.
Action–Describe how you translated the tip or advice into action in your business.
Outcome–Describe the results you’ve achieved by applying what you learned, i.e., a measure of your success.
Submit articles for consideration to: sally@nsaspeaker.org
Tucson Speaker Lab/Mastermind Group
NSAers from Tucson formally met October 27 in the first of our monthly mastermind meetings being held in Tucson. On the “docket” were Chuck Clayton, Barbara McNichol, and Bob Shaff who received valuable feedback from those who attended.
Reserve your space on the “docket” at upcoming meetings by contacting Jessica at contactme@jessicapettitt.com or 917-543-0966.
Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m.: Chuck Clayton’s house
NSA-Arizona Speaker Development Lab
The NSA Speaker Development Lab is the HOT (or is it COOL?) place for Candidates and NSA professional members to be. It is a forum for unparalleled opportunity to try out your speech, get suggestions for book titles, have your one-sheet critiqued, or scrutinize your DVD/video promo.
We meet two times a month, the second and fourth Tuesday mornings, 8:45 – 11:00, in NSA headquarters, 1500 S. Priest Drive, Tempe.
You are welcome to visit without prior notification. After attending two times as a Lab member, you are qualified to present or to simply attend and learn vicariously from the critiques of others’ speeches. Come and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow speakers as well as benefit from the feedback.
November 14th speakers are Maggie Hunts, Eileen Roth, open slot. November 28th speakers are Jackie Dishner, Janet Jacobsen, Mary Switzer.
To reserve a speaking slot for upcoming Lab sessions, contact Jean McFarland at 480-634-1563 or info@FifthDimensionStrategies.com.
Friends Honor Bill Johnson November 11
A special celebration honoring Bill Johnson, NSA’s first Executive Director, will be held at the Phoenix Country Club on the evening of November 11.
Says one of the event organizers Joel Weldon, “Webster’s dictionary defines a FRIEND as ‘a person one is fond of, an ally and a supporter’ and a MENTOR as ‘a wise advisor, a teacher or coach.’ Think of the people you know who fit both definitions. Is one person on your list Bill Johnson? Yes, the same Bill Johnson who served as the first Executive Director of NSA. The same Bill Johnson who created the Cavett Award. And the same Bill Johnson who has coached, trained and given feedback to thousands of speakers to assist in their careers, their audios and videos, their microphones, their PowerPoint presentations, and even the shine on their shoes!”
Friends of BJ have organized this evening, which will begin with cocktails at 6:00 pm and will include a wonderful Phoenix Country Club dinner, amazing speakers, a funny emcee, roasts, toasts and a gift for Bill, all for $95/person. This will be an evening filled with appreciation for him, filled with laughter and tears, great food, and a large collection of some of the world’s most renowned speakers.
To attend this fabulous event, contact Judy and Joel Weldon by email info@successcomesincans.com or phone 480-948-5633 and we will send you a reservation form. Also begin working on your letter of appreciation to Bill and contact us if you want to be on the speaking portion of the event.
P.S. Bill knows about the event, but not all the details!
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
First Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference, November 8th
Are you an entrepreneur? As speakers, most of us are. On November 8th, the 1st Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference will be held from 7am – 7 pm at the Ritz Carlton on Camelback in Phoenix. In one day, you have the opportunity to hear from leading experts on entrepreneurship from Stanford University, the Marion Ewing Kauffman Foundation and a special guest, Michael Gerber, NY Times bestselling author of The E-Myth. Michael will challenge us to answer the question “Am I working on my business or simply in it?” PLUS, you get to choose 4 of 12 break-out sessions led by panels of successful local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community leaders.
Want to know more? Visit http://www.AZEntrepreneurship.com and register BEFORE October 1, 2006 to get the early-bird rate of $99.
Get Media – Get Inbound Leads – Grow Your Platform on November 12
Come join Wendy Keller, NSA member, speakers bureau owner, and long-time literary agent to NSA greats, on November 12 in Scottsdale. You’ll learn to create newsworthiness, hook a journalist’s interest, get a column or blog started, improve your speech’s allure and more. Wendy is a former award-winning journalist; author of 29 published books; on national TV including Dateline & The Early Show; in print (Arizona Republic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Parenting, more). She has sold 500+ book deals worldwide for clients. She shows you how to create national expertise and attract inbound speaking leads. Details and signup at www.KellerMedia.com NSA members and Candidates receive a 10% discount.
Women Entrepreneurs’ Small Business Bootcamp, January 20, 2007
Numerous NSA-Arizona members including keynoter June Cline, CSP, will share best business practices at a full-day bootcamp at La Chaparral Resort in Scottsdale next January. Cost is $79 or $99 with reception.
Nine power-packed seminars focus on marketing, management, selling, networking, finance, technology, and leadership. Full details at www.womensbusinessbootcamp.com or 602-437-3634. Exhibitor booths are available.
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
Humor Book Award Accepting Entries
The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) is accepting entries for the 2007 AATH Book Awards. The awards will honor authors of books published between January 1, 2006 and November 15, 2006. Winners will be announced at AATH’s annual conference in February, 2007. Books will be accepted in these three categories:
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Furthering the AATH Mission: For the best nonfiction book that reflects the advancement, understanding, and application of humor and laughter for their positive benefits.
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Humor/Laughter Research: For the best book of research on applied humor and/or laughter.
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Good Humor Award: The most original/creative humor book of the year.
Complete entry information at “http://www.aath.org/book_award.htm”
Still Time to Sign Up for Mexico Cruise
A cruise that features seminars by our members Don Thoren, CPAE, and Ed Scannell, is closing out its $395 per person special value. The ship leaves at sunset from Long Beach on Monday, November 27th, and stops at Catalina and Ensenada, Mexico. It returns Friday morning at daybreak on December 1. Contact Bill Johnson at 602-870-3333 or Bill@billjohnson.com
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. 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.
Info Products: Tips to "Bottle and Sell" What You Know
Extend your reach beyond your presentation with these tips from Kendall SummerHawk.
Before you go into the studio or get on the telephone to record your next information product, be sure and dress the part. Even though your listener can’t see you, what you’re wearing will influence how you feel and sound, which comes across in your recording. Put on an outfit that makes you feel energized and confident, include wearing your best shoes. For women, add a touch of lipstick (or cologne) and you’re ready to sound your best!
Kendall SummerHawk delivers ways entrepreneurs can brand, package, and price their services to create more money, time, and freedom in their business. To sign up for FREE tips like these, visit her site at http://www.kendallsummerhawk.com
Word Trippers from the Platform
Don’t let these Word Trippers from Barbara McNichol trip you up.
Forward, foreword – At times, the section at the front of the book is incorrectly titled “Forward” (to move ahead) instead of “Foreword.” To remember the correct spelling, separate “foreword” into “fore” (to go before) and “word” (the words/ideas that follow).
Genial, congenial – “Genial” describes a gracious manner contributing to a pleasant experience while “congenial” refers to an agreeable disposition, someone’s nature. “The host created a genial atmosphere for the congenial friends who gathered at the party.”
Glimpse, glance – “Glance” refers to taking a fast look at something while a “glimpse” is quickly sighting something. “I glance over my shoulder to catch a glimpse of traffic behind 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 mailto:editor@barbaramcnichol.com
A Bonus from Our October Meeting Sponsor
Shauna A. Wekherlien, CPA, MTax, “Tax Goddess”
Remember: NSA-Arizona members get 2 F-R-E-E hours of consulting (Expires 12/15/06)
Here are 3 more hints and tax tricks, specifically for speakers, which you can use for your business this year.
1. Don’t Forget Per Diems
When you are traveling outside your “home” town your daily expenses for meals, lodging, etc. can be calculated in one of two ways: Actual Expenses or Per Diem. If you travel to NYC, the per Diem rates can be as high as $62/day just for food, so if you ate at McDonald’s 3 meals a day and the per diem rate is higher, it may be better to track WHERE you go and not WHAT you ate!
2. Separate Tips from Meals and Entertainment
Both the tax and the tip that you pay on your bill are deductible 100%, whereas the actual food portion may only be deductible up to 50%
3. Travel On the Weekend and Book Appointment both Friday and Monday
If you travel on the weekend and book appointments the Friday before and the Monday after, you to have the weekend free in the city and still write off ALL of the travel expenses while you are there because you could not come home for the weekend.
Contact Shauna A Wekherlien, CPA, MTax, “Tax Goddess” at 602-357-3275 or shauna@swcbusinessenterprises.com or through her website at ww.swcbusinessenterprises.com
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