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If you're not on the NSA-Minnesota Chapter mailing list and you'd like to receive individual meeting announcements and registration forms, please call or fill out our online request form. We look forward to seeing you at a NSA-Minnesota event! Click on the event title to get detail and register or RSVP online.

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

"GALA? What a razzle dazzler occasion! I was invited to go by an Apprentice and then stood up as he had a speaking engagement but I met amazing MN NSA chapter leaders and members who made me grateful to have been part of the start. What a group of talking wonders. Keep up the glitter and glow NSA-MN." -- Janie Jasin CSP, June 25, 2008

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