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PAST ISSUES
NSA-NYC ONLINE NEWSLETTER
Published Quarterly
SPRING 2004
New York City Chapter of the National Speakers Association
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Dear NSA-NYC Friends,
Since 1996, I have been a member of NSA-NYC . About three years ago
I felt the personal need to have more communication with chapter members in
between our monthly meetings. The board at that time agreed that this would
be of benefit to everyone. Thus was born the NSA-NYC Online Quarterly
Newsletter.
Thanks to the contributions of all of you, the newsletter has been
successful in letting the board communicate with chapter members, and
chapter members with each other. We have been able to cheer each other's
accomplishments and help each other grow as professionals.
One of the Musical Keynote programs that I do is called "The Joys and
Challenges of Change: Whether You Choose It or It Chooses You!" Well, I've
chosen to step down as editor of the newsletter. I'm leaving while I'm still
having a wonderful time doing it.
I also know that our President-Elect, Bob Frare has new ideas for what the
newsletter will be in the future. This will be an opportunity for other
NSA-NYC members to be involved putting together this new publication,
whatever form it will take.
I hope to remain active in our chapter. So, I'll be seeing you at our
meetings and in Phoenix this summer. Thank you all for making my job a joy.
Love,
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!*
CONTENTS:
- Letter from our President, Mary Bryant
- Announcements from the NSA-NYC Board Completed Member Activities-December 15, 2003-March 15,2004
- Awards and Honors
- Books and tapes published
- Articles Published in Local & National Magazines,Newspapers and on the Internet
- Free Services to Chapter Members
- Information to Share
- Keepers from NSA Winter Workshops
- Compliments Corner
- Personals
- Members Upcoming Events Open to the Public - March 15,2004 - June 15, 2004
- Calendar of NSA-NYC Upcoming Events through June, 2004
1. LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT, MARY BRYANT
Spring is a time to blossom, and given the dedication and effort we planted
this past fall and winter, we should all be ready for a full bloom! We've
been "Polishing the Professionals" during my term and it's been amazing to
see how bright we can shine! OK, enough of the mushy talk. How's business?
Are you applying the techniques we've been learning at FAST TRACK and our
monthly meetings? If you're a member or affiliate, have you updated your
website directory listing yet? Several of the members have already reported
leads from their listings. How are you marketing yourself as an expert, so
that your referrals increase? For me, I've found that being active on the
NYTS board and being in a leadership role has significantly impacted my
business in a positive way. I'm busier than ever, and just love the
feedback I'm getting from clients. No matter how good we already are, I'm
convinced there's ALWAYS room for improvement. Keep that in mind as the
nomination committee prepares the 2004-2005 slate of officers for your vote
in May. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for June 19th, our Award Dinner Gala, where we
recognize the amazing work of our board, it's committees, and welcome your
new leadership team!
Ron Karr has blown us away with the intensity of FAST TRACK... now we've got
Regina Clark at the helm of Speakers University on April 17th! You'll only
know how much it will help your business if you attend, participate and
apply what you learn! See you at our next monthly meeting with Victoria
Labalme - at the New Yorker Hotel on Wednesday evening, March 24th.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE NSA-NYC BOARD
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
[Editor's Note: This is a GREAT way to meet people!]
Registration committee needs help. Jan Jasper needs someone to handle
registration at the Wed. March 24 evening program because she cannot attend.
Jan will handle the advance preparations -- all the volunteer needs to do is
show up, sit at the table, and process people as they come in.Contact Jan at
jan@janjasper.com or 212-465-7472.
Jan also needs volunteers to help with registration on-site at Speakers
University.
Regina Clark is looking for volunteers to help with Speakers University.
Reminder - a volunteer is someone who is willing to DO something, not
someone that tells others what to do. If you are willing to DO something,
please call Regina today at 845-294-7089.
DON'T MISS THE NEXT NSA-NYC MEETING!
Wednesday evening, March 24, 2004
6 pm refreshments & networking,
Program: 7-9 pm at the New Yorker Hotel, 34th and 8th Avenue, NYC
Program Title: Comedy, Characters & Movement: Making Your Speech Come Alive
Presenter: Victoria Labalme (www.VictoriaLabalme.com/V@VictoriaLabalme.com)
Program Description:
Speech starting to feel dry? Curious about how to make things more fun?
Feeling that comedienne or dramatist inside you itching to come out? In this
interactive workshop, Victoria will offer a variety of tools for adding
comedy, characters, and movement to any presentation. Through specific easy
to apply techniques designed to bring out the natural performer in you, this
workshop will make your speech even more vibrant, unique and compelling to
your audiences.
All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. Come prepared to participate and have fun.
About Victoria:
"Visceral fun!" -- NY Daily News
"A veteran comedienne" -- Time Out NY
"A student of Marceau and a wicked mime herself."-- The New York Times
A graduate of Stanford University, Marcel Marceau's master seminars in mime,
and a veteran of the stage & comedy world, Victoria Labalme's specialty as a
performer and speaker coach lies in teaching communication using humor and
movement. Victoria has presented at recentNSA events including 2003 Western
Workshop General Session, National in New Orleans Youth Program, chapters
around the country. Her acting credits include: HBO's "Sex & the City,"
ABC/Good Morning America, NHK-TV documentary with Robert DeNiro and Harvey
Keitel, 25+ television commercials, Super Bowl spot in 1998, and
performances in over 100 theaters, off-Broadway venues, and clubs across the
country. Her corporate clients include GM, Panasonic, Random House & Volvo.
Your investment:
$50 NYTS members & affiliates
$70 Guests
$10 additional at the door
SPEAKERS' UNIVERSITY
SAVE THE DATE!! APRIL 17, 2004 From Regina Clark, SU
Chairperson (regina@reginaclark.com) Speakers University is scheduled for
April 17, 2004 at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers, 22 East 38th Street, NYC.
Time: 8:00-4:00 PM
We have a fabulous line up of speakers including Doug Stevenson, the Story
Theatre expert from Denver; Aldonna Ambler, CSP; Jeff Keller; Audrey Smaltz
and others.
You can REGISTER ONLINE today:
Members: $125 by March 15th; $150.00 after March 15, 2004
Non-members: $150 by March 15th; $175.00 after March 15, 2004
Students (with vailid ID): $99.00
We have wonderful sponsors, please support them! :
Tracy Hubbard
Alchemy Consulting & Design
165 Washington Valley Road
Warren, NJ 07059
Phone: 732.748.1222
Fax: 732.764.8993
Web: http://www.alchemize.com
Dov Friedmann Photography
32-60 34th Street, Apt. 1F
Long Island City, NY 11106
Phone: (718) 721- 6286
Sheri Sano, videographer 212-594-3593
Jon Chakoff
iForum, LLC
117 West Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039
973-597-1000
Ian Miller. MetroMedia
www.mmgny.com
ian@mmgny.com
SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES FOR THE NSA-NYC WEBSITE
Do you have an article you'd like to see on our website? Here are the
guidelines as posted by Don Gabor, the articles editor. You'll find these
guidelines on the right hand side of the homepage. Send articles and
inquries to don@dongabor.com
These guidelines are intended to help save time and create polished articles
for the NSA website. Please read and follow these suggestions.
Submit articles that are:
- Pre-approved by the on-line editor based on a one-page query letter or
prior telephone conversation. Submit queries via email in attached files in
MS Word. If you are using a MAC, first name and save your file with a .doc
extension (salestips.doc). Then attach it to your email.
- Edited and proofread (preferably by a professional editor) for
grammar, sense, and clarity.
- Doubled-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point with one-inch margins.
- No longer than 3 pages, or about 1200-1500 words.
- Packed with useful information and specific examples for speakers.
- Titled to reveal the benefits to the readers.
Triple-check your articles for:
- Awkward or confusing language and jargon
- Grammatical correctness
- Correct numbering of points
- Accurate quotes with attributions
- Correct spelling of all names and companies
- Correct dates and contact information
Please do not submit articles that are:
- First drafts (No "slop-jobs" please!)
- Rambling stories or long, personal anecdotes
- Blatant self-promotional full of hype
I highly recommend reading "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk, Jr.
and E.B. White. This little book (72 pages; $7.95) is the best reference a
writer can have for usage, composition, commonly misused words and
expressions, and approaches to style.
I'm looking forward to reading your articles for the NSA website.
Don Gabor
[Editor's note: To give you an idea of what Don is looking for, here is a
peek at an article to be published on our site written by Jeff Cohen with
Don Gabor.]
Both Sides of the NSA Member Experience: The Seasoned Veteran versus the
Rookie
By Jeff Cohen, featuring an interview with Don Gabor
Two NSA members, one since 1991, the other a first-year attendee, sit
adjacent at Fast Track and monthly NSA meetings. Despite differences in our
experience, subject matter, and product lines, Don Gabor and I are
witnessing the same speakers, networking activities, and Fast Track
workshops.
As an NSA rookie, I set out to interview Don to get inside the head of a
seasoned veteran and understand the similarities and differences between an
experienced member versus someone just beginning the journey toward
professional speaker.
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 $75.00
(Present - June 30, 2004) Benefits - As a member you will:
receive a full listing including 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.
Payment options - Click here to pay online.
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 $100.00
(Present - 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.
Payment options - Click here to pay online.
Send check with completed membership form to: Della Menechella, 8 Carmello Drive, Edison, NJ 08817
3. AWARDS AND HONORS
Mike Landrum was recently honored with a Distinguished Service Award by his
alma mater - Southeast Missouri State University.
Mary Bryant was awarded with a 'Key to the City' by the mayor of Daphne, AL,
along with an official aknowledgement of her work in women's health and
disabilities.
4. BOOKS AND TAPES PUBLISHED.
TJ Walker(tj@mediatrainingworldwide.com) produced the following DVDs in
February 2004: It's Showtime! - "Video-DVD; Preparing for Your Next Television
Appearance; What to say to the Media"-Video-DVD; "Tools for Creating the
Message You Actually Want To Communicate to the Media; Mastering Media
Q&A"-Video-DVD; "Tools for Responding to Journalists Questions while Getting
Your Message Across Sizzling Sound Bites"-Video-DVD; "Getting the Media to
Use Your Quotes Every Time"
Diane DiResta publshed her second book, "Conversations on Success"(Insight
Publishing)
5. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS AND ON THE INTERNET
TJ Walker was quoted in March issue of Men's Journal for article on how
to give public speeches.
Mike Landrum's article "The Habit of Courage" will appear in the April issue
of Toastmaster Magazine. Also his article entitled "Poker Voice" which
recently appeared in his online newsletter The Passionate Speaker will be
re-printed in the April issue of "Speechwriter's Newsletter" - a hard-copy
publication from Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc in Chicago. For
information log on to www.ragan.com.
Diane DiResta was quoted in an article entitled "I Know What You Mean" in
the Jan/Feb issue of Painting and Wallpaper Contractor.
Mary Bryant was in the February issue of Town & Country, and featured on the
cover of the Health & Wellness section of the NY Daily News, March 2.
6. FREE SERVICES OR MATERIALS YOU WOULD LIKE TO OFFER TO CHAPTER MEMBERS
TJ Walker offers a free media training video, please send an email to
tj1-61305@autocontactor.com.
Mike Landrum(Mikelandrum@optonline.net)To receive The Passionate Speaker, a
free e-zine, log onto Mike's web site: www.CoachMike.com.
Mary Bryant is willing to work with any NYTS member or affiliate who is
still having difficulty getting their website directory listing updated.
Email her at BryantEnt@aol.com
7. INFORMATION TO SHARE
Carolyn Finch and her husband Don Hulme have just opened
Electrific Learning Centers in Brookfield, CT. If you are interested in
providing a program in the areas of Health Performance and/or Success,
contact Carolyn Finch 1-800-864-1022 or e-mail electrific@comcast.net
8. KEEPERS FROM THE NSA WINTER WORKSHOPS
Regina Clark (clarkte@frontiernet.net)
St.Louis Workshop:
Bill Brooks " If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys."
Aldonna Ambler did a wonderul program on how to speak using other people's
money. Aldonna shared information that I never heard before and the best
part is that she is coming to our Speakers University.
As most of you know, NSA has a new logo. There are shirts available from NSA
(with the old logo) at a discounted price.
9. COMPLIMENTS CORNER (recognition of someone in the chapter who referred you
or was supportive to you in your business or personally.)
From Diane DiResta:
Thank you to Joanne Dennison who referred me to a new account, and to Bob
Frare who coached me until I closed the business. Thank you also to Roz
Rolan and Mary Bryant who referred me to a coaching client.
From Debra Burrell:
(RE: Winter, 2004 newsletter) Wow - looks fabulous...great job
My compliments to Dottie Burman. The format and the content were just what I
needed to receive. It takes so much time to make these things happen, and
we are very fortunate in this chapter to have so much talent being donated
for all of our benefit.
10. PERSONALS
Our condolences to Barry Roberts on the loss of his father.
11. MEMBERS UPCOMING EVENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC between March 15,2004 and June 15,2004
Dottie Burman (Dottie@DottieBurman.com)
Friday, May 14 @ 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 16 @ 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 21 @ 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 24 @ 6:30 p.m.
Type of Activity: "An Evening With Dottie Burman" featuring her original
songs from her new CD, "When the Palm Trees Grow in Central Park."
Musical director/pianist/backup vocals: Paul Greenwood
Directed by Patricia Norcia
Location: Don't Tell Mama Cabaret Theater 343 West 46th Street NYC.
Charge: $15 Cover/2 drink minimum/sorry, cash only
Seating is Limited. Reservations highly suggested!
For Professional Members Only: For SPECIAL DISCOUNT COVER OF $10, when you
call for a reservation, mention you are a member of NSA. Please also mention
this when you are seated.
Contact information: Starting April 15, for reservations call daily from 4
p.m. on at: 212-757-0788.
Note: The CD will be available at www.CDBaby.com and leading online sites
and record stores.
Robert Gedaliah (RGedaliah@aol.com)
March 17-18, 2004
"Speaking for Results"R executive speaking workshop
Beacon Hotel, West 75th Street
9am-5pm
$1,195 corporate investiment. NSA 25% discount $896.25 (Includes all materials and lunch both days.)
Robert and Rande Gedaliah
R@SpeakingForResults.com
www.SpeakingForResults.com
212-580-7406
TJ Walker (tj@mediatrainingworldwide.com)
Every Thursday Evening in 2004
Type of Activity: DVD launch party/cocktail party/networking event/TV studio tour
Location: 110 West 40th Street, Suite 203, New York, NY 10018 (between Broadway and 6th Ave.)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact information: events@mediatrainingworldwide.com
Regina Clark (regina@teginaclark.com)
Date: March 26, 2004
Type of Activity: Advanced Presentation Skills
Location: Arden House, Harriman, NY
Time: 8:30 - 12:30
Charge if any: $75.00
Contact information: Visit www.reginaclark.com
12. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THESE DATES
March 24 , 2004: Monthly meeting
Victoria LaBalme 6 - PM New Yorker Hotel - 34th Street & 8th Ave, NYC
Saturday, April 17, 2004: Speakers University, Regina Clark, chair
The Jolly Madison Hotel - Madison & 38th Street
May 22, 2004: Monthly meeting
Dan Poynter will be presenting a program about Book writing and publishing
New Yorker Hotel on 8th Ave. at 34th St.
Registration begins at 8:30am and the program runs from 9:30am through noon.
Lunch with the pro will be optional.
June 19, 2004: Awards dinner
July 17-20: NSA Convention, Phoenix, AZ.
The content contained in this newsletter is submitted by our members and
does not represent the views or opinions of the Chapter. The Chapter makes
no representations about the suitability,reliability, availability,
timeliness, and accuracy of the information, products, and services
contained within this newsletter for any purpose.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
NSA National Convention
August 2 - 5, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
www.nsaspeaker.org/newyork/
FEATURED SPEAKERS!
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| Heike Estey |
 Heike Estey is an expert on cultural geography, global collaboration and international travel preparation. She has traveled, presented and conducted business in 57 countries on 7 continents. Heike helps Americans going abroad and Foreign Nationals visiting the United States improve their cross-cultural understanding. She brings experience, knowledge, sensitivity and passion to her keynotes and seminars. |
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| Victoria Labalme |
 Victoria Labalme is ...."Visceral fun!" -- NY Daily News.
A veteran of the stage, comedy & TV worlds, Victoria is a unique presence in the speaking industry. Refreshing & throroughly dynamic, she blends her acting/comedy & business backgrounds to create entertaining keynotes and interactive programs on communication & presentation skills, inspiring people to connect and come alive. Audiences leave with practical & applicable tools and an unforgettable, laughter-rich experience. |
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SAVE THE DATES:
NSA National Convention
August 2 - 5, 2008
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
www.nsaspeaker.org/newyork/
Writing Guidelines for Articles on the NSA Website
NSA New York City Chapter Guest Policy
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