A Note from Your President

It is hard to believe that the holidays are upon us. I love this time of year because it causes us to pause and think about people who are important in our lives, and it serves as a gentle reminder to make sure we are focused on what matters most to each one of us. In this season of giving thanks, as speakers, we have many opportunities to “give, give, give”. We are in a unique profession that allows us to do that not only during holidays, but also each and every time we work with our clients and partners. Each NSA North Texas Chapter member has a message she or he believes in deeply and therefore feels compelled to share it with others. However you choose to deliver your message – speaking events, coaching, consulting, daily operations of your business – you deliver that gift year-round. How lucky are we?

I am thankful that ours is a chapter comprised of members from all walks of life. It is remarkable and fun to see how each person has her or his own unique message delivery method and style of work. The monthly meeting and lab speakers we have enjoyed to date clearly demonstrate that there is no “one right way” to run a speaking business, no “one right way” to deliver your message and “no one right way” to package and deliver your content. Imagine that!

Thank you for being a member of NSA North Texas and participating in this unique journey of life-long learning, sharing of expertise, asking questions from your unique perspective and supporting each other’s approach. Thank you for sharing your insights and ideas to ensure we have a year that is meaningful to you. To those who are able to volunteer your time and talents to the chapter, in both large and small ways, we are grateful for all that you do.

May your Thanksgiving be warm and wonderful, and I hope to be able to tell you that in person at our November 9, 2019, NSA North Texas Chapter meeting featuring speaker Beth Ziesenis, CSP. She will give you a wealth of information and ideas on using tech tools to “get stuff done”. You will be thankful you attended!

Imagine your potential,

Nancy Bartlett, CSP
NSA North Texas Chapter President 2019-2020

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NSA-NT November Chapter Meeting with Beth Ziesenis, CSP

Saturday, November 9, 2019 / 9am-noon

Powered Productivity:Tech Tools You Need to Get Stuff Done

You love being a leader at work, but keeping on top of everything is exhausting! The right technology can give you back your time and your sanity… you just need a Nerdy Best Friend to share the perfect tools. Join Author Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend, for a fast-moving, laugh-filled session chock full of technology tools and apps that you can start using immediately!

Beth Ziesenis, CSP will share how to:

• Automate tasks and save time with shortcuts and background functions
• Stay safe online for you and your association
• Streamline your communication to avoid email overload and inbox implosions
• Discover little tech tips and tricks that will increase your efficiency and amaze your colleagues!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY! 

 

 

If you are a guest, let us know!

Join us before the meeting from 8:15a-8:30a for a quick NSA-NT welcome.

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Special Session with Beth Ziesenis, CSP

Saturday, November 9, 2019 / 1:30pm-3:30pm

#NerdsUnite! An Afternoon of Brilliant Ideas

After your morning of learning about tech tools from Beth Z, it’s time to put some of those ideas into action and think about what will work best for YOU. Join Beth Z for a hands-on, brains-on bonus session that will truly help you take away concrete ideas you can use right now.

Stay for the afternoon to…

• Share and learn tech tips and techniques with your peers.
• Understand five+ proven productivity hacks and the tech that drives them.
• Practice one of the productivity tips during the session for immediate improvements to your efficiency.
• BONUS: Play #StumpTheNerd with Beth Z to get your real questions asked and answered by a real nerd.

Tickets are $27.

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November Labs

Wed., November 6  Lauren Midgley presents “The Art of Doing Less…And Getting Greater Results!“, and Dean Lindsay who will be sharing “PRICELESS PROSPECTING: Master the Lost Art of Business Networking and Go for the SALE”
Tues., November 19  Be a “One Sheet” Wonder Workshop facilitated by Elizabeth McCormick, CSP

Theses are the last labs of the year. Be sure to take advantage of these great sessions. 

SAVE YOUR SEAT!  

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REMINDER TO COMPLETE CHAPTER SURVEY BEFORE 11/11!

If you haven’t already, please take the time to complete the Chapter survey sent out on October 7th. It will provide valuable input to help us continue to grow and improve our Chapter offerings and programs.

Click here to be taken to the survey page

Your input is crucial in areas such as:

• Membership value
• Future programming
• Member involvement
• Meeting demographics

Key dates:

• November 11 – Survey collection closed
• January 6 – Results to be released

Please contact Tim Marvel, CSP with questions at PresidentElectNSANT@speaker.org

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SAVE THE DATE!
The NSA-NT Holiday Event is Friday, December 13, 2019
6:30pm-9:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn

Get your jingle jangle on! Its almost time for the North Texas Chapter holiday event. Prepare yourself because this year will be unlike any other. Our talented colleagues will be entertaining us, featuring live music from Freddy Bozas, Dean Lindsay, Donna Mack and Gary Rifkin, comedy will be performed by Kelli Vrla and Melanie Murphy. It’s a night full of fun. You will enjoy delicious food, full cash bar, and a silent auction.

You are encouraged to donate goods or services for the silent auction.

The event and silent auction benefits the NSA Foundation and our chapter.

Hotel rooms at the Hilton will be discounted for those who want to stay over for the Saturday Chapter meeting.

Get your tickets!

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Vivacious Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are vital to the existence of our chapter. We would love for you to help our programming department and/or greet people when they arrive at our Saturday meetings. One of our founding members, the late Joe Charbonneau, who our Academy is named after said, “You have to give, give, give, to get, get, get.”  I’ll explain from my own experience the importance of giving as it relates to our chapter at our next meeting. To become a Vivacious Volunteer you can sign-up on-line at https://speaker.org/volunteer/ or contact me (Nikki Nanos) at VolunteerNSANT@speaker.org if you have further questions.

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