I am so pleased with the responses I have received regarding our first member meeting. We could not have gotten off to a better start. Even better, we have a great slate of speakers lined up for the rest of the year. I look forward to getting to know all of you better, and us growing our businesses together.
I hope to see many of you in New York in August at NSA's National Conference where we will accept our certificate of membership into the NSA fold.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
New Chapter Announced - Press Release
For more information: Steve Waterhouse, vice president of membership 904-269-2299 Ext.102 steve@predictiveresults.com
For Immediate Release
Local Chapter of National Speakers Association Forms
Organization offers Support to North Florida Speakers
(Jacksonville, Fla.) April 14, 2008: NSA of North Florida has filed to become an official chapter of the National Speakers Association. The group met to elect its board of directors and officers for 2008 – 2009. They are:
§ President – Dr. Jarik E. Conrad, Conrad Consulting Group, LLC
§ President Elect - Mary McCormack, On-Purpose Partners, LLC
§ Treasurer- Josette Mandela, H&R Block
§ V.P. Programs- Pegine Echevarria, Team Pegine
§ V.P. Membership- Steve Waterhouse, Predictive Results
§ Secretary, Zelda Fraden, Zelda, LLC
§ At large board member: Shiro Iwae, Health To Me
§ At large board member: Candace Moody, WorkSource
The local chapter is a revival for the group, which met until 2004. Membership in the organization, which will meet four times during the year, is open to people who receive compensation for speaking or speak frequently to audiences of 15 or more as a part of a salaried position. Suppliers to public speakers, speaker bureau owners and support staff to speakers also qualify for membership. The organization welcomes members from anywhere in North Florida and South Georgia. The other Florida NSA chapter is based in West Palm Beach.
“We have a great deal of talent – and variety - among professional speakers in this area,” said Dr. Jarik Conrad, NSA North Florida president. “Many of us have been informally sharing information and ideas for quite a while, but we wanted a forum to do it on a regular basis.” NSA North Florida represents an opportunity for full-time and part-time speakers to learn from each other and from experts from across the country that the organization will bring in as guest speakers. According to Conrad, “Members will also have the opportunity to network with people who understand and appreciate the joys and challenges in making a living as a speaker.”
The next meeting of the group will take place in June. For information on membership and meeting dates, contact Steve Waterhouse at steve@predictiveresults.com. You may also visit the groups blog at: http://groups.google.com/group/north-florida-nsa.
The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the leading organization for professional speakers. Since 1973, NSA has provided resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession. NSA offers industry-specific information and training in the areas of business management, marketing and presentations skills. ###
For Immediate Release
Local Chapter of National Speakers Association Forms
Organization offers Support to North Florida Speakers
(Jacksonville, Fla.) April 14, 2008: NSA of North Florida has filed to become an official chapter of the National Speakers Association. The group met to elect its board of directors and officers for 2008 – 2009. They are:
§ President – Dr. Jarik E. Conrad, Conrad Consulting Group, LLC
§ President Elect - Mary McCormack, On-Purpose Partners, LLC
§ Treasurer- Josette Mandela, H&R Block
§ V.P. Programs- Pegine Echevarria, Team Pegine
§ V.P. Membership- Steve Waterhouse, Predictive Results
§ Secretary, Zelda Fraden, Zelda, LLC
§ At large board member: Shiro Iwae, Health To Me
§ At large board member: Candace Moody, WorkSource
The local chapter is a revival for the group, which met until 2004. Membership in the organization, which will meet four times during the year, is open to people who receive compensation for speaking or speak frequently to audiences of 15 or more as a part of a salaried position. Suppliers to public speakers, speaker bureau owners and support staff to speakers also qualify for membership. The organization welcomes members from anywhere in North Florida and South Georgia. The other Florida NSA chapter is based in West Palm Beach.
“We have a great deal of talent – and variety - among professional speakers in this area,” said Dr. Jarik Conrad, NSA North Florida president. “Many of us have been informally sharing information and ideas for quite a while, but we wanted a forum to do it on a regular basis.” NSA North Florida represents an opportunity for full-time and part-time speakers to learn from each other and from experts from across the country that the organization will bring in as guest speakers. According to Conrad, “Members will also have the opportunity to network with people who understand and appreciate the joys and challenges in making a living as a speaker.”
The next meeting of the group will take place in June. For information on membership and meeting dates, contact Steve Waterhouse at steve@predictiveresults.com. You may also visit the groups blog at: http://groups.google.com/group/north-florida-nsa.
The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the leading organization for professional speakers. Since 1973, NSA has provided resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession. NSA offers industry-specific information and training in the areas of business management, marketing and presentations skills. ###
Minutes of Meeting - March 28, 2008
MINUTES OF FIRST MEETING OF NSA N.FL.
March 28, 2008
8:30-12:30 Deerwood Country Club Jacksonville, Florida
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 19
Jarik – Officially called the first meeting of NSA North Florida to order at 9:00 AM. There are 9 founding members to date. Each founding member contributed $100.00. The Board will accept additional founding members through March 28, 2008.
Jarik discussed the history of the NSA North Florida Chapter formation. Initially formed 5 years ago but lack of attendance forced the chapter to dissolve. Now with renewed interest and founders contributing the new NSA N. FL Chapter has formed.
There will be a total of 4 meetings this year with one being a holiday event.
To become a member of NSA N.FL you must meet NSA qualifications.
Officers for 2008-2009:
President: Jarik Conrad, Conrad Consulting, Inc.
President Elect: Mary McCormack,
Secretary: Zelda Fraden, Zelda, LLC
Treasurer:
Programs: Pegine Echevarria, Team Pegine
Membership: Steve Waterhouse,
There are 2 At-Large Positions:
Steve: Explained the fee/dues structure of the chapter.
Founding Members contribution: $100.00
Chapter Membership: $40.00 annual
Meetings: $40.00 per meeting
The idea was mentioned that we should create NSA N. FL business cards that can be distributed to prospective members.
All prospective members’ information should be passed along to Steve for inclusion in future communications.
Steve clarified the use of NSA logo is only permitted if you are a member of NSA.
Mary: Spoke about the NSA annual conference this summer August 2-5 in New York. Encouraged members to book their hotel room early as the hotel gets sold out quickly.
Discussed the possibility of moving the meeting to a Saturday to attract more speakers.
Those in attendance introduced themselves. The two speakers for today’s meeting were:
Phil Van Hooser, Kentucky. He spoke on how to get started in the industry and building a business models.
Ann Urban, Jacksonville, FL. Spoke to the group about how to work with a Destination Management Company (DMC).
Zelda: In the absence of Pegine it was announced that Pegine was working to secure the following as future speakers:
Pam Lontos- PRPR, Orlando, FL
Michael Aun- Central Florida
Lou Heckler- Gainesville, FL
Brandon Toropov-Boston, MA
John Reyes-CEO Jacksonville CVB
Linda Rhodes-Mayo Meeting Planners
Kathern Zwart-Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sr. V.P. of Meeting Planners.
Dates to be determined.
Meeting Adjourned 12:30
March 28, 2008
8:30-12:30 Deerwood Country Club Jacksonville, Florida
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 19
Jarik – Officially called the first meeting of NSA North Florida to order at 9:00 AM. There are 9 founding members to date. Each founding member contributed $100.00. The Board will accept additional founding members through March 28, 2008.
Jarik discussed the history of the NSA North Florida Chapter formation. Initially formed 5 years ago but lack of attendance forced the chapter to dissolve. Now with renewed interest and founders contributing the new NSA N. FL Chapter has formed.
There will be a total of 4 meetings this year with one being a holiday event.
To become a member of NSA N.FL you must meet NSA qualifications.
Officers for 2008-2009:
President: Jarik Conrad, Conrad Consulting, Inc.
President Elect: Mary McCormack,
Secretary: Zelda Fraden, Zelda, LLC
Treasurer:
Programs: Pegine Echevarria, Team Pegine
Membership: Steve Waterhouse,
There are 2 At-Large Positions:
Steve: Explained the fee/dues structure of the chapter.
Founding Members contribution: $100.00
Chapter Membership: $40.00 annual
Meetings: $40.00 per meeting
The idea was mentioned that we should create NSA N. FL business cards that can be distributed to prospective members.
All prospective members’ information should be passed along to Steve for inclusion in future communications.
Steve clarified the use of NSA logo is only permitted if you are a member of NSA.
Mary: Spoke about the NSA annual conference this summer August 2-5 in New York. Encouraged members to book their hotel room early as the hotel gets sold out quickly.
Discussed the possibility of moving the meeting to a Saturday to attract more speakers.
Those in attendance introduced themselves. The two speakers for today’s meeting were:
Phil Van Hooser, Kentucky. He spoke on how to get started in the industry and building a business models.
Ann Urban, Jacksonville, FL. Spoke to the group about how to work with a Destination Management Company (DMC).
Zelda: In the absence of Pegine it was announced that Pegine was working to secure the following as future speakers:
Pam Lontos- PRPR, Orlando, FL
Michael Aun- Central Florida
Lou Heckler- Gainesville, FL
Brandon Toropov-Boston, MA
John Reyes-CEO Jacksonville CVB
Linda Rhodes-Mayo Meeting Planners
Kathern Zwart-Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sr. V.P. of Meeting Planners.
Dates to be determined.
Meeting Adjourned 12:30
Join our Google Group
To join the NSA North Florida Google Group go to:
http://groups.google.com/group/north-florida-nsa
This is a great way to stay up to date with the chapter and share ideas with the members.
http://groups.google.com/group/north-florida-nsa
This is a great way to stay up to date with the chapter and share ideas with the members.
Welcome to NSA North Florida
Welcome to NSA North Florida!
Pending approval of our charter, this will be the North Florida Chapter of the National Speaker's Association.
We are thrilled to have you visiting our blog. This is our only website at this time.
For additional information contact:
Steve Waterhouse
904-269-2299 x102
steve@watertalk.com
Pending approval of our charter, this will be the North Florida Chapter of the National Speaker's Association.
We are thrilled to have you visiting our blog. This is our only website at this time.
For additional information contact:
Steve Waterhouse
904-269-2299 x102
steve@watertalk.com
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