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PAST ISSUES
NSA-NYC ONLINE NEWSLETTER
Published Quarterly
FALL 2003
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CONTENTS:
- Letter from Our President
- Announcements from National NSA
- Announcements from the NSA-NYC Board
- NSA-NYC Congratulations to New Professional Members
- Letters to the Editor Blackout Stories
- Completed Member Activities - June 15 - Sept.15, 2003 - Awards and Honors
- Local, National & International Network,Cable TV & Radio Appearances
- Articles Published in Local & National Magazines,Newspapers and on the Internet
- Free Services to Chapter Members
- Information to Share
- Compliments Corner
- Recommended Convention Tapes
- Personals
- Members Upcoming Events Available To The Public
- Calendar of NSA-NYC Upcoming Events through June, 2004
September 15, 2003
Dear NSA-NYC Friends,
Yes, this has been quite a summer. We all know what has been going on in the
world with continuing hostilities abroad and with problems with the economy at
home. When you receive this, we will have commemorated the second anniversary
of 9/11.
As a way to stand up to violence, we are getting on with our lives. For me
the highpoint was going to our NSA national convention in New Orleans. I was
able to meet in person with my incredible NSA mentor, Chris Clarke-Epstein who
has been so supportive of my work.
I spent lots of time with chapter members, for instance floating down the
Missisissippi with Rosie Horner and her husand Ray, and George Silverman on a
dinner/dixieland steamboat cruise; going to a private dinner at Arnaud's with NSA
friends from all over the country; and the Cigar Peg bash at a restaurant on
Bourbon Street which was our only chance to hear Dale Irvin carry on(I hear
he'll be back at next year's meetings).
So start saving now to go to Phoenix next summer, or to one of the Winter
Workshops.
And oh yes, there were the excellent general and breakout sessions. You'll
find recommendations for tapes on favorite sessions in this newsletter.
The other memorable event was the big blackout of 2003. And where were YOU
when the blackout happened? I was right here safe at home, and grateful not to
be in an elevator or in the subway.
You'll find several new features in this newsletter. The largest new category
is Announcements from the Board. We hope this will continue to open up
communication between the board and all the members. The board is here to serve YOU.
You'll notice there's a call for Volunteers. Here is your opportunity
to get involved, help the chapter grow, make new friends, get yourself known
so that you can serve on the board in the future, and have fun! Be sure to visit our website often for the latest chapter news.
As we start the new season, happy Jewish New Year whether you're Jewish or
not. It never hurts to find a cause for celebration.
Warmly,
Dottie Burman
Editor
Speaker*Singer*Songwriter*Entertainer
www.dottieburman.com
Email: Dottie@dottieburman.com
"She not only walks her talk, she sings it! She'll help to make YOUR meeting SING!"
1. LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Presidential Polish
by Mary Bryant, NSA-NYTS President 2003-2004
Why is our theme "Polishing the Professional & Enhancing Strategic
Partnerships"? We're all good, yet even fine silver needs to be polished ahead of time
for maximum impact on the guests!
Our industry is constantly changing. According to my MPI colleague and
Bureau Owner, Laurie Meyer, meeting planners are now often booking speakers at
LAST MINUTE, sometimes even a WEEK before the presentation. "Accountability"
seems to be a hot new topic in the curcuit.
What role does accountability play in YOUR area of expertise? How are you
keeping up with the current trends as a professional speaker, trainer, coach or
consultant while continuing to build your contact base? How will you stay
visible?
It's often because of the relationships that were built FIRST, and then
delivering quality and expertise that I've found most all my success in life. It
took 10 years of modeling before being represented by FORD Models here in NYC.
I spoke for TWELVE YEARS before I knew anyone would pay me for what I had to
say. NOW is the time to connect - be prepared, be polished and be known!
At NSA-NYTS we've been working hard to create a long term strategic plan to
advance our chapter to the next level. Through partnerships and invitations to
high performance organizations and individuals we will grow exponentially!
We've got producers and writers from ABC and Fox already on the program.
FAST TRACK, under direction of Ron Karr, will no doubt shine us brighter than
ever before, and with a NEW website underway, we're on target to attract
established clientele as well as innovative, creative entreprenuers!
Do you want to be left behind, sitting at your computer wondering where your
next referral will come from? Or will you join us as we further focus our
business and direction this year? Outta sight,outta mind? - NOT ME ... you'll
see your president standing tall at ALL our meetings. Join me in Polishing the
Professionals & Enhancing Strategic Partnerships!
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM NSA NATIONAL
Update your contact information on NSA's database by October 1 for the
2004 edition of Who's Who in Professional Speaking: the Meeting
Planner's Guide. Just go to www.nsaspeaker.org, click on the Member
Center, put in your login and password and then update your information
online. Call us if you have questions at (480) 968-2552.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE NSA-NYC BOARD
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MEMBERSHIP IN NSA-NYC
Della Menechella (della04055@aol.com) - Membership Chairperson
Professional Member - New or Renewing Members
(To be eligible for this category, you must first be a member of NSA).
NSA-NYC Dues are $125.00 annually (July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004)
Benefits - As a member you will:
- receive a full listing inlcuding your photo and link to your website in our online database of experts
- have use of the NSA logo
- have the opportunity to be considered for presentations at the chapter
- be eligible to attain leadership positions in the chapter
- be eligible to have your activities printed in this newsletter
- be able to attend meetings and chapter events at member rates
- sharpen your business, presenting and marketing skills
- have the opportunity to hear from the industry's top experts about how to develop a successful speaking business
- be part of a supportive environment of associates and friends who can help you achieve success in your career.
To pay online click here.
Alternatively, you can send check with completed membership form to:
Della Menechella, 8 Carmello Drive, Edison, NJ 08817
Affiliate Member
(For those who do not yet qualify for membership in NSA.)
Dues are $175.00 annually (July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004)
Benefits - As an Affiliate member you will:
- be eligible to have your activities printed in this newsletter
- be able to attend meetings and chapter events at member rates
- sharpen your business, presenting and marketing skills
- have the opportunity to hear from the industry's top experts aabout how to develop a successful speaking business
- be part of a supportive environment of associates and friends who can help
you achieve success in your career.
To pay online click here.
Alternatively, you can send check with completed membership form to:
Della Menechella, 8 Carmello Drive, Edison, NJ 08817
SEPTEMBER PROGRAM
Maureen Sanders (maursbc@optonline.net) - Programming Chairperson
Don't miss the NSA-New York City 2003-2004 Opening Program.
Date: Saturday, September 20th.
Time: Check-in, Networking and Continental Breakfast from 8:30-9:30 am!
Then we've got Updates, Introductions and a super packed educational session
from the experts. We'll adjourn by 1PM so you can still enjoy your weekend
with family and friends!
Where: Shelburne Hotel, 37th and Lexington Avenue NYC.
Your investment: $45 for members; $65 for guests paid before September 18th.
$10 more at the door!
NSA-New York City Chapter Experts Share their Know How As they explain
HOW TO DIVERSIFY YOUR SPEAKING BUSINESS
As anyone who attended the 2003 NSA Conference will tell you, the dominant
theme of the convention was to market yourself on many levels.
With the help of FIVE of our most talented chapter members, you can prepare
your own manifesto and begin thinking more precisely about how to position
yourself in the marketplace.
Each expert will speak on a different facet of the industry. To conclude, our
experts will regroup as a panel and be available to answer any questions or
address situations that may puzzle you.
Each expert will speak on a different facet of the industry and teach you how
to establish, position, market, sell, reinforce and price in each facet.
Bob Frare, CSP, will facilitate and the program will feature:
TRAINER COMPONENT
Michele Phillips, a highly successful and sought after trainer who
specializes in motivational techniques, will explain how the telephones started ringing
at her business, Maximizing Your Potential. A disciple of Jack Canfield, she
will recharge you, inspire you and motivate you to take action toward creating
success as a trainer.
CONSULTING COMPONENT
Joe Graziano. Whoever said, "Nice guys finish last," never met our dear Joe,
President of Professional Development Inc., and a solid professional with a 23
year track record in the consulting and training business. Always generous
with savvy advice, Joe can kick start your brain into thinking as a consultant.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT:
Ron Karr, our guru of the Titan Principle, returns to us fresh from
addressing our members from across the country at the 2003 NSA Convention in New
Orleans. If anyone can educate you to "think product development," Ron is that
person. Author of The Titan Principle: The #1 Secret for Sales Success, our chapter
is indeed blessed to be able to tap Ron's expertise.
COACHING COMPONENT:
Mike Landrum coaches top executives and professionals to achieve persuasive,
high impact presentations and develop solid rapport with their audiences as
well as media coaching to prepare clients for radio and television appearances.
A genuine "professional coach," Mike will make us all aware of what is
involved in delivering these services.
PUBLIC SEMINARS COMPONENT:
Mary Campbell Gallagher, JD, PhD., a Harvard trained lawyer,is recognized as
a leading expert on legal writing and the bar examination. One of her
companies, LTS/Law Training Schools offers courses for students preparing for the NY
Bar Examination. She will give you an idea of how to create more income through
developing and instructing public seminars.
FAST TRACK, by Ron Karr (ron@ronkarr.com)
Want to take your career to the next level? Then it's time to fast
track it. The New York Chapter of NSA is putting the final touches on
what promises to be a phemomenal experience enabling all speakers at
every level to acheive tremendous breakthroughs. Three CPAE's have
already committed to running workshops on topics such as presentation
skills, selling systems, selling keynotes and much more. These
workshops are designed as practicums where participants will have hands
on involvement with the speakers. There will be other topics too
including how to write proposals, best practice accounting tips for the
speaking professional and much more.
At our meeting on Sept 20th the program will be announced in full. Make
sure you sign up immediately. Slots will be limited. It's time add polish
and break through.
DEBATE TEAM ADOPTION CEREMONY by Mary Campbell Gallagher (gallagherspeaks@hotmail.com)
Chapter business at the October 18 chapter meeting will include an official
Adoption Ceremony, where our chapter will adopt its own inner-city varsity high
school debate team in the New York Urban Debate League. One of the high
school debaters and the varsity coach will speak during the brief ceremony,
where our president Mary Bryant and board member Mary Campbell Gallagher will
represent the chapter.
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS (Please contact the chairperson(s) listed).
Roslyn Rolan, AICI, CIP (rrolan@imageandetiquette.com)
Member Care Committee and
Della Menechella, Membership Chair (della@dellamenechella.com).
We are looking for volunteers to help make guests and new members feel
welcome at our meetings. Committee members will also occasionally phone prospective
members and invite them to join us at an upcoming meeting.
Mary Campbell Gallagher (gallagherspeaks@hotmail.com)
Following our October 18 meeting, Will Baker, CEO of the Impact
Coalition/New York Urban Debate League, will chair a 15-minute informational meeting for
board and chapter members describing opportunities to serve the young high
school debaters we are adopting. As professionals and role models we can play a
tremendous role in these students' lives.
Volunteer opportunities at debate tournaments include judging competitions
and serving on the college advising desk. Other ideas. Does your college have a
strong debate program? Can you introduce our debaters to the Admissions
Office? The national debate topic this year concerns marine life. Do you have
connections at Woods Hole or a local marine research institute where you could
take our debaters on a field trip to meet marine scientists? Will is going to
list many other ways we can help these inner city high school debaters. Our
commitment to our own high school debate team can make a huge difference for
these young inner city students. Make sure to attend this important
informational briefing.
4. NSA-NYC CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
John Edwards
Michele Phillips
UPGRADED TO PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
Dottie Burman
5. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BLACKOUT STORIES
Mary Bryant Bryant writes, "During the Blackout, I pulled out my reflector
vest used for coaching disabled athletes, and stood in the middle of 8th Ave at
56th street, directing traffic till midnight - "No one gets hurt in MY
neighborhood!"
MEMBER ACTIVITIES COMPLETED BETWEEN JUNE 15, 2003 and SEPTEMBER 15, 2003.
6. AWARDS AND HONORS (your name)
Della Menechella has been accepted by About.com as an expert in the area of
How to Get What You Want Out of Life.
Joanne Dennison, CMP received the Mentor of the Year Award from Meeting
Professionals International - New Jersey Chapter at their June Gala. This is the
second year she has one the award. Joanne was also awarded the President's
Choice Award at the June meeting of MPI-NJ.
Several of our members have attained recognition on a national level:
Joanne Dennison has also been chosen to be a Regional Director for the
Meetings
Industry Council for NSA. Her Chapters include New England, Connecticut and
New York City.
Listen for some "WOW" - Words of Wisdom on this year's Voices of Experience
CD's.Your president, Mary Bryant, served the national VOE committee as an
interviewer for this regular feature
Janet Luongo was invited to be the Chair of the Educator's PEG (Professional
Expert Group) for NSA.
Janet would like to invite speakers to join and gain national exposure by
writing articles for the newsletter and speaking on our teleconferences.
Julie Morgenstern received the NSA 2003 Alan Cimberg Award- "For Outstanding
Body of Work in the Speaking Profession" (presented by the New York City chapter
of the National Speakers Association.)
7. LOCAL, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NETWORK, CABLE TV AND RADIO APPEARANCES
Jeff Keller was a guest on the Cablevision News 12 show, Jobline. Jeff
discussed the importance of attitude and how a positive attitude can enhance
your career.
Julie Morgenstern appeared on the July 22, 2003: The Oprah Winfrey Show,
"While You Were Out Makeovers" (re-airing of the Feb 20, 2003 show)
On June 28, 2003, Lencola Sullivan-Verseveldt made her national TV debut in
The Netherlands as the featured vocalist for a new television program called
'HET HUWELIJK" translation: ("The Wedding") which was broadcast "live" on
Nederland 1, KRO-TV in The Netherlands.
8. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS AND ON THE INTERNET
Julie Morgenstern had the following articles published:
June: "Honk if Your Car's a Mess", O, The Oprah Magazine
July: "Be a Travel Genius", O; Unicity.com review of "Time Management from the Inside Out";
August: "Organizing Your Address Book", O; "Sharing a Bathroom"
The Chicago Tribune "Day by day, hour by hour" ; The Washington Times "From
the Experts..", Home Magazine; "Post-vacation Work Rentry" Men's Health
Magazine;
September: "That Time of the Month", O; "Schedule for the Every Day Cosmo Girl", CosmoGirl!
9. FREE SERVICES OR MATERIALS YOU WOULD LIKE TO OFFER TO CHAPTER MEMBERS
Julie Morgenstern, organize@juliemorgenstern.com
- Clutter Buddies! A new program from Julie Morgenstern, offered exclusively
through Oprah.com.
"From the Inside Out" monthly E-newsletter. To subscribe email us at
organize@juliemorgenstern.com (include your name, email address and zip code in the
body of the email), and we'll sign you up!
10. INFORMATION TO SHARE
TIPS DRESSING WELL - Roslyn Rolan (rrolan@imageandetiquette.com)
It is important to always remember that what you wear and the way you
wear it, speaks volumes about who you are. As Roger Ailes said in his book
"You Are The Message", that is the truth. These are the guidelines for
dressing well:
1. Jacket: A jacket will always add instant power and authority to your appearance
2. Quality: Quality of your clothing speaks very softly but makes an instant impact
3. Color: Darker colors have more power and are more formal than lighter colors
4. Comfortable and Appropriate: There is a professional limit to how casual
you should dress for any business related occasion.
5. Accessories: A few quality pieces to coordinate your garments
6. Current in Style and geared to your profession
7. Consistency: Every day counts. People only notice the one or two things
that you didn't do as well, or those scuffed shoes which completely threw
off your polished outfit!
8. Last but not least: there should be a congruency between the image you
convey and what your body language is saying.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS
Barry Roberts (info@BarryRoberts.com)
For a Cartoonist/Illustrator whose work has appeared in the New Yorker, NY
Times, Forbes.com, UTNE Reader available for custom projects
Contact Andy Friedman, 718 857-6822 or andyfriedman@verizon.net
Joann Dennison (joanne@joannedennison.com) recommends excellent developer of
Corporate Identity and Graphic Design: Tracy Hubbard (tracy@alchemize.com)
of Alchemy Consulting and Design (www.alchemize.com). Tracy was also a sponsor of
the 2003 Speakers University.
11. COMPLIMENTS CORNER
(recognition of someone in the chapter who referred you or was supportive to you in your business or personally.)
Rosie Horner (RHSPEAKS@aol.com)
Special thanks to Dottie and George for spending time with Ray and me at the
convention on Friday nite. It was a wonderful start of the conference. Also,
special thanks to Mary for her encouragement-meant more than you will ever know.
12. NSA CONVENTION IN NEW ORLEANS
Dottie Burman (Dottie@dottieburman.com)
Recommended tapes:
Chris Clarke-Epstein: "What Do You Mean I Have To Write If I Want a Book?" tape #14
Jill Lublin:"Guerilla Publicity: Increase Your Visibility NOW! tape #42
13. PERSONALS
Francine Berger, founding member and past president of the chapter, sends her
thanks for all the good wishes and prayers that were sent from the convention
in New Orleans. She would like you to keep her in your thoughts and prayers
as she continues to work, love and live her life to the fullest while managing
illness. She prefers emails to phone calls and she can be contacted at
FrancineSW@aol.com.
Please mention NSA-New York City in the subject line (she deletes a lot).
14. MEMBERS UPCOMING EVENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
(between Sep. 15th - Dec. 15, 2003)
Mary Bryant (BryantEnt@aol.com)
Date: 10/12/03
Type of Activity: Your NYTS President will be on the field at the New York
JETS vs. Buffalo game, to do the official COIN TOSS - in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness Day at the Stadium
Location: Meadowlands, Jets Stadium, National TV
Time: 4:10 pm
TELEVISED ON CBS, CHANNEL 2 in NYC.
Jan Yager, Ph.D. (jyager@aol.com)
Date: 10/23/03 (Thursday)
Type of Activity: BOOK PROMOTION BOOT CAMP (What's new in book promotion
incuding Internet marketing, pre-, on- and post-publication promotion, media
training tips, getting reviews as well as interviewed on TV, cable, radio, by
feature writers, etc.) More information and registration form is posted at the web site.
Location: midtown Manhattan
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Charge if any: $129
Contact information: jyager@aol.com (203-968-8098)
Jan Yager, Ph.D. (jyager@aol.com)
Date: 10/30/03 (Thursday)
Type of Activity: HOW TO WRITE A BOOK AND GET IT PUBLISHED
Jan's been writing books and getting published (her first book was published
by Scribner's when she was 26). Her 20th book, ROAD SIGNS ON LIFE'S JOURNEY,
was just reviewed in the DALLAS MORNING NEWS. This seminar covers putting
together a winning book proposal, how to find an agent, is self-publishing right
for you or should you sell to a major house, writer's block and other myths, and
more.
Location: downtown Stamford, Connecticut
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Charge if any: $195
Contact information: jyager@aol.com (203-968-8098)
Jan Yager, Ph.D. (jyager@aol.com)
Date: 11/5/03 (Wednesday)
Type of Activity: HOW TO WRITE A BOOK AND GET IT PUBLISHED
(See description listed above for Thursday, 10/30/03)
Location: midtown Manhattan
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Charge if any: $195
Contact information: jyager@aol.com (203-968-8098)
Rosie Horner (RHSPEAK@aol.com)
Date: Thursday, September 25 , 2003
Time: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: International Center for Public Health,
225 Warren St., Newark, NJ
FREE Public Seminar
12 High Voltage Strategies for Communicating Your Lead Poisoning Message to
Anyone!This is a highly interactive workshop for anyone who desires to deliver
a much-needed message on lead poisoning prevention to clients or staff.
Workshop Materials include:Selected presentation skills material
15 Powerful Lead Poisoning Presentation Tips Booklet Plus more
Space is limited to 50 people so register early!
Fax Registration form to: Rosemary Horner, MSPH
973-416-0571 or Ellen Dunn at 609-984-7963
More information needed? Call Rosemary Horner at 973-399-7454
(E-mail rhspeak@aol.com)
Note: If there is anyone who wants to sponsor this event which is grant
funded. Let me know. The sponsorship would be for the morning refreshments.
Recognition will be given on the handout. The same event will be held on Nov. 20,
2003 in Blackwood, NJ
Julie Morgenstern, organize@juliemorgenstern.com
Date: 10/15/2003
Type of Activity: "Creating Balance from the Inside Out". A "health" event
for the greater Kalamazoo, MI community sponsored by Bronson Hospital.
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Time: 7-9pm
Charge if any: FREE
Contact information: Linda McGuire- 269.341.6550
Date: 12/8/2003
Type of Activity: "Time Management from the Inside Out" evening seminar
Location: 92nd Street Y New York, NY
Time: 7-9:30pm
Charge if any: check the website
Contact information: www.92ndsty.org
15. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS - S A V E T H E S E D A T E S
Saturday, October 18, 2003: Mastering the Media
Thursday, November 13, 2003: Monthly meeting
Fast Track Program: Ron Karr, chair
Saturday, December 6, 2003: Holiday Party, Deborah Burrell, chair
Saturday, January 24, 2004: Mark Sanborn
January 30-February 1,2004-Western Workshop, Portlant, Oregon
February 27-29, 2004: Eastern Workshop, St. Louis, MO
March, 2004: Monthly meeting
Saturday, April 10, 2004: Speakers University, Regina Clark, chair
May, 2004: Monthly meeting
June, 2004: Awards dinner
July 17-20: NSA Convention, Phoenix, AZ.
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