Message from the President
Hello and welcome to the National Speakers Association – Las Vegas Chapter website. As the leading organization in Las Vegas for professional speakers, experts who speak, consultants, trainers, authors, and aspiring professional speakers, we provide first-class educational programs and resources for members to advance their careers. As we enter our fourth year, we are excited to create the finest programming with a star-studded cast of presenters. Whether you are an experienced speaker or you are just entering the professional speaking world, these programs will refresh your thinking, keep you apprised of the latest technology, and help you grow your business.
NSA National Conference
The most educational, inspiring, and quality event of the year is just around the corner in Phoenix, AZ, the 2009 NSA National Conference July 18 – 21 at the JW Marriott in Desert Ridge. The theme this year is “Keep It Real!”
It has never been more important that we come together to learn, share and collectively manage the current economic situation. This year's convention team has been working hard to bring you relevant and thought-provoking education that will help position your speaking business during unsettling times. Early bird registration is effective through May 22. You can attend any single day or the full event. Go to www.nsaspeaker.org for more information.
Membership Dues due July 1, 2009 Members, you will receive a notice for renewal: Regular members $99; Affiliate members $149.
Professional Speakers We welcome you to join NSA-LV as a Regular Member to attend our monthly meetings and Fireside Chats. We design our events to serve the high-level professional speaker. If you would like to participate on our board or on a committee, we welcome your contributions and spirit. Just contact me.
Aspiring Speakers Join NSA-LV as an Affiliate Member. You can also participate in the Academy of Professional Speaking, an excellent program designed by NSA to assist you in developing your speaking business and to qualify you to become a full member of NSA. We welcome you at our meetings at the full-member discounted fees. And you are invited to our Fireside Chats at no cost. If you would like to participate on a committee, we welcome you. Just let me know.
Meeting Planners Find speakers, trainers, and presenters in Las Vegas, the convention capital of the world. Hiring an NSA professional ensures that you will have a quality, ethical presenter.
Fireside Chats When a professional speaker comes to town and has a little extra time, we enjoy up-close-and-personal time as they share their expertise with us. These events are at no charge to members or affiliates. The board and committee chairs are also invited to have dinner beforehand with the guest presenter as an added perk to thank them for their service.
Our vision for this year is to create outstanding programming with an emphasis on building your business. We just held our first meeting featuring Greg Kompes and Steve Mertz. EVERY person in attendance said they received far more value than they expected, and several attendees enjoyed a Bonus Session with Steve Mertz featuring a one-on-one personal website evaluation and tremendous information on optimizing websites. His target is that we should be No. 1 or 2 on Google searches. Steve presented complex, technical information in a very easy-to-understand way.
At NSA-LV, we are about implementing ideas, expanding our education, and embracing camaraderie while having fun.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me anytime.
Anita Paul Johnston, CSP (702) 240-8455 anita@anitapaul.com www.anitapaul.com