President’s Newsletter

May 2007

What’s in this Newsletter?

1.  May Program – don’t miss it!

2.  NSA Pittsburgh’s New Board

3.  Welcome New Members & Affiliates

4.  Joseph-Beth Booksellers Speaker Series

5.  Member News

6.  My final words as President

1.       May Program – don’t miss it! (see attached)

The London Business Gazette has hailed Jeff as “An American Business Guru” … Recently President Bush and the United States ARMY National GUARD recognized him with the high honor of the “Medal of Freedom Award”.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Dr. Jeff Magee, PDM, CSP, CMC!  

"The Business of the Professional Speaker Business: Champagne Style and Impact on a Beer Budget”

NSA Pittsburgh receives rave reviews after each top notch meeting – see you there!

2.       Welcome NSA Pittsburgh’s New Incoming Board

Thanks to everyone who voted for our new board of directors!  The results of the election are as follows:

• Barbara Thompson-- President (already elected)
• Rebecca Lamperski--President-elect
• Patty Kreamer-- Immediate Past President (already elected)
• Dave Jakielo--Treasurer
• Bonnie Budzowski--Past President and Dean, Emerging Speaker's Program
• Sharon Hamovitz--Chair, Social/Fun Committee
• Jay Speyerer--Chair, Communications
• Bob Courson--Chair, Membership

Congratulations to all and be sure to thank all of these great folks for serving NSA Pittsburgh in 2007-2008.  

If you have any questions about the NSA Pittsburgh board election, please contact Bonnie Budzowski:  bonnie@inCredibleMessages.com or 412-361-1490.

3.       Welcome New Members and Affiliates

NSA Pittsburgh is on the grow.  Please help me welcome the following:

NEW NSA MEMBERS:

• Rebecca Lamperski
• John Stahl-Wert

NEW NSA PITTSBURGH AFFILIATES:

• Patty Kozak
• Cathleen Jennings
• Becky Hooman
• Jeff Canter
• Chuck Herring

NSA Pittsburgh welcomes all of you!

NSA Pittsburgh – Where Members Matter!

4.       Joseph-Beth Booksellers Speaker Series

The Speaker Series is under way!  If you are interested in attending any future events, you will need to register early. 

Coming up:

June 6 –Jan Ferri-Reed of KEYGroup

Topic: "Unlocking the Leader Within"

If you have any questions about this registration, email Jeff Inscho or call 412-381-3600.

When: First Wednesday of each month from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers SouthSide Works, 2705 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Cost: $25

5.   Member News

Patty Kreamer, our president (OK – me) and member of the Women’s Business Network (WBN) East Chapter was the recipient of the Women’s Business Network’s 2007 Woman of the Year Award. This honor is awarded to one member annually and recognizes the individual who has best demonstrated excellence and leadership in her business or profession and in her service to the community and WBN.

6.   My Final Words as President

As my year comes to an end, I must say that it has been an honor to serve as your president.  Many changes have taken place and NSA Pittsburgh is much richer for them.  Your board has been phenomenal in creating and implementing ideas and programs.  We now have:

• Roberta Rollings – an angel in disguise
• A shopping cart!
• Online registration
• Online renewals
• Online application for new members and affiliates
• Three sponsors
• A sponsorship program and webpage
• A Mentor Program to start in October 2007
• An NSA Pittsburgh Yahoo Group
• An up to date website
• Joseph-Beth Booksellers Series
• The revival of the 50/50 and raffle
• PR checklists and processes
• Meeting checklists
• Speaker checklists
• Streamlined membership processes

As you can see, it’s been a busy year and I’m sure that many of you can add to this list.  Thank you to all of you who make NSA Pittsburgh as awesome as it is – a community where members DO matter.  

Thank you for entrusting the presidency to me – I hope I did the position justice.

Serving NSA Pittsburgh with pleasure,

Patty Kreamer 

President - NSA Pittsburgh

National Speakers Association Pittsburgh Chapter  
Your Resource for Experts Who Speak Professionally    nsapgh@aol.com