When

Event

September 9, 2010 (Thursday) 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Ice Cream Social & Information Night
NSA-MN invites you to explore how the 2010-11 Institute for Professional Development Programs can help you launch or develop your professional speaking business.
All interested individuals - Registration Required

September 20, 2010 (Monday) 5:30 PM-9:00 PM

Mentor Kickoff with Dinner
This program is for current NSA-MN members who would like to master their profession or business focus.
2010-11 Registered Mentor Participants

September 21, 2010 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM-9:00 PM

Chapter Meeting with Dinner and Chapter Business Forum
Chapter Meeting with Dinner and Chapter Business Forum
Professional Members Only - Registration Required

September 21, 2010 (Tuesday) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Chapter Business Forum
Nice Bike: Making Connections That Move People Presented by: Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE We’re excited to begin the 2010-11 NSA-MN programming year with a special evening with Mark Scharenbroich, the Emmy award winning speaker and author of the new book: Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life. Whether your speaking business is revving at top speed or needing a turbo boost to get recharged, you won’t want to miss this special evening with one of NSA and NSA-MN’s premier speakers, Mark Scharenbroich. Mark returned as the co-emcee along with Mark Sanborn at this past years NSA Hall of Fame Banquet to rave reviews.
Everyone is welcome! - Registration Required

October 5, 2010 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

October 5, 2010 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Graduate Program
NSA-MN Graduate Program participants will explore the business of professional speaking in depth. In this impactful program, the emphasis is on application. All working sessions include a focus on peer learning and leader support. Tuition includes: -Seven (7) Graduate Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

October 15, 2010 (Friday) 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

Chapter Meeting
The Masters’ Inner Circle Conversations About Speaking Success
Professional Members Only - Registration Required

November 2, 2010 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

November 2, 2010 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Graduate Program
NSA-MN Graduate Program participants will explore the business of professional speaking in depth. In this impactful program, the emphasis is on application. All working sessions include a focus on peer learning and leader support. Tuition includes: -Seven (7) Graduate Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

November 16, 2010 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM-9:00 PM

Chapter Meeting with Dinner and Chapter Business Forum
Chapter Meeting with Dinner and Chapter Business Forum
Professional Members Only - Registration Required

November 16, 2010 (Tuesday) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Chapter Business Forum
Killer Sales Copy - Taking it from Flat to Fabulous Speaker Panel
Everyone is welcome! - Registration Required

December 7, 2010 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

December 7, 2010 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Graduate Program
NSA-MN Graduate Program participants will explore the business of professional speaking in depth. In this impactful program, the emphasis is on application. All working sessions include a focus on peer learning and leader support. Tuition includes: -Seven (7) Graduate Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

December 13, 2010 (Monday) 9:00 AM-11:30 AM

Chapter Business Forum
Getting New Clients – By Phone, Email, and Beyond! Presented by: Sam Richter & Jill Konrath
Everyone is welcome! - Registration Required

January 11, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

January 11, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Graduate Program
NSA-MN Graduate Program participants will explore the business of professional speaking in depth. In this impactful program, the emphasis is on application. All working sessions include a focus on peer learning and leader support. Tuition includes: -Seven (7) Graduate Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

January 12, 2011 (Wednesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Mark LeBlanc Dinner
This is a special time for current Institute for Professional Speaker Development members. You don't want to miss this!
Current IPSD Members - Registration Required

January 15, 2011 (Saturday) 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Chapter Business Forum
The Humor Conference and Showcase: How to Make Sure Your Humor is Actually Funny on the Platform
Everyone is welcome! - Registration Required

February 1, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

February 1, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Graduate Program
NSA-MN Graduate Program participants will explore the business of professional speaking in depth. In this impactful program, the emphasis is on application. All working sessions include a focus on peer learning and leader support. Tuition includes: -Seven (7) Graduate Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

February 11, 2011 (Friday) 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Chapter Business Forum
Products and Writing and Books Oh my! Getting Through the Forest of Product Possibilities
Everyone is welcome! - Registration Required

February 21, 2011 (Monday) 6:30 PM-9:00 PM

Mentor Midyear Check Up with Dinner
This program is for current NSA-MN members who would like to master their profession or business focus.
2010-11 Registered Mentor Participants

March 1, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

March 1, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Graduate Program
NSA-MN Graduate Program participants will explore the business of professional speaking in depth. In this impactful program, the emphasis is on application. All working sessions include a focus on peer learning and leader support. Tuition includes: -Seven (7) Graduate Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

April 5, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

April 5, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Graduate Program
NSA-MN Graduate Program participants will explore the business of professional speaking in depth. In this impactful program, the emphasis is on application. All working sessions include a focus on peer learning and leader support. Tuition includes: -Seven (7) Graduate Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

April 21, 2011 (Thursday) 5:30 PM-9:00 PM

Chapter Meeting with Dinner and Chapter Business Forum
Chapter Meeting with Dinner and Chapter Business Forum
Professional Members Only - Registration Required

April 21, 2011 (Thursday) 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Chapter Business Forum
From Roller Coaster to Rocket Ship - the Mighty Motion and Mission of a Highly Charged Speaker Career
Everyone is welcome! - Registration Required

May 3, 2011 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Institute for Professional Speaker Development: Apprentice Program
NSA-MN Apprentice Program participants experience an in-depth look at the business of professional speaking. In this dynamic and popular program, you will explore all dimensions of a successful speaking business. Program facilitators are NSA-MN Professional Members. Guest speakers are either Certified Speaking Professionals or Professional Members of the chapter. Tuition includes: -Eight (8) Apprentice Program Sessions -Five (5) NSA-MN Educational/Networking Opportunities -North Oaks Dinner of Success with Mark LeBlanc -Year-End Gala -All Program Materials
Registered individuals

May 16, 2011 (Monday) 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Mentor Celebration Finale with Dinner
This program is for current NSA-MN members who would like to master their profession or business focus.
2010-11 Registered Mentor Participants

May 19, 2011 (Thursday) 5:30 PM-9:00 PM

Annual Gala Event
More details to come soon!
Professional Members & Current IPSD Members - Registration Required