Membership/Other
There are numerous benefits of membership in both the local and national NSA organizations. In addition to the many benefits of being a national member of NSA (a requirement for joining NSA-CF), please read below to see the additional benefits of joining our local Chapter as a professional member, as well as the other levels of participation available.
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There are several levels of participation within NSA-CF:
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Professional Member (click here to view the benefits the Professional Membership; click here to visit our National Speakers Association website to view information on qualifying for Professional Membership)
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Chapter Associate (click here to view the benefits of becoming an Associate of our Chapter)
- Chapter Affiliate (click here to view the benefits of becoming an Affiliate of our Chapter)
Please continue reading to see which category best suits your level of expertise and needs.
NSA-CF Participation and Meetings at a Glance
| Participation Level | 1st Year (Includes $25 initiation fee) |
Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | $150 |
$125 |
| Chapter Associate | $200 |
$175 |
| Chapter Affiliate | $275 |
$250 |
| Meetings | Online Meeting Fee (Prior to day of meeting) |
Online (Day of Meeting at the door) |
Prepaid Annual Fee (10 Meetings) |
|---|---|---|---|
1st Time Guest |
$39 |
$39 |
N/A |
Repeat Guest |
$62 |
$72 |
N/A |
$47 |
$57 |
$350 |
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$47 |
$57 |
$350 |
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$47 |
$57 |
$350 |
Benefits of Professional Membership in NSA-CF
Camaraderie, Friendship & Professional Development
NSA-CF is a place where you
can be a part of a like-minded community of speaking professionals
in your local area. It is a community where the pursuit of knowledge
and the sharing of ideas is a way of life. It's a vast universe
of learning opportunities, friendship, participation and growth.
When you join NSA-CF, you never have to feel as though you're in
business alone. The Central Florida Chapter of NSA is comprised
of many exceptional speakers who share their ideas, knowledge and
support with fellow members.
Accelerate Your Professional Speaking Career
NSA will shorten your learning curve. The benefits you'll receive by being a member are limited only by your participation in our activities and your use of the abundant resources available to members, including:
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Our learning library, with thousands of tapes, CDs and books you may borrow free of charge at any time (available at our local chapter).
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Professional Speaker Magazine, published on a monthly basis and chock-full of ideas to help you grow your business and speaking skills (received via mail from NSA).
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Voices of Experience (VOE), a CD series which accompanies the monthly Professional Speaker magazine from NSA, loaded with information from interviews conducted with national members on topics of interest and assistance to all professional speakers.
Speakers Directory
As a member of NSA-CF, you receive a free listing in our Speaker Directory, posted online at our website. This listing includes your photo, contact information, areas of focus, primary topics and titles, publications, client lists - and much more! In addition, your listing contains links for others to e-mail you and to visit your website. Many of our members have received business and other opportunities from being listed on our website, where meeting planners, members of the press and other interested parties have located them through Internet searches.
Speakers Academy
Open to both members (at
a discounted cost) and non-members, our Speakers Academy offers
an exciting opportunity for new speakers to "learn the ropes"
much more quickly and cost-effectively than would ever be available
if they tried to acquire this knowledge on their own. In addition,
experienced speakers looking to change focus, add other areas
of focus or just "pump up their skills and opportunities" find
the Speakers Academy to be an incredibly valuable resource as
well.
Part of a Larger Network
In addition to receiving
the benefits of local resources and support through our Central
Florida Chapter, by joining NSA you also become part of a vast
network of 4,000 speaking professionals who comprise the national
organization. Many more educational, networking and support opportunities
abound on a national level, which you can receive through conferences,
teleseminars, mastermind groups and other networking and learning
opportunities. The help you may need at any given moment is very
likely just a phone call away!
Growth and Knowledge Grounded in Purpose
NSA delivers a multi-faceted
environment for advancing the careers of professional speakers.
Virtually all of NSA's programs, meetings, publications and resources
are structured around our Professional Competencies. Each of the
Competencies has numerous subtopics. Together they are designed
to give organization and substance to the educational and professional
advancement of each member:
- Expertise
- Eloquence
- Enterprise
- Ethics
Other Benefits of Professional Membership
- Annual Pre-Paid meeting fee discount: $35 per meeting ($350 annually)
- Name badge with NSA/CF and logo
- Educational monthly programs and teleseminars
- Leadership opportunities
- Mentoring opportunities
- Voting privileges
Member Testimonials
Through the National Speakers Association of Central Florida I've gained education, connections and resources that have helped me to grow my speaking business. Best of all are the friendships I've made with people who understand my profession and my passion! I'm proud to be a member of this phenomenal chapter, and after many years as a "regular," continue to learn from the speakers who present at our meetings and from my colleagues. Although I did not join for business leads, I've solidified several speaking engagements through the chapter website and through referrals from my colleagues. NSA Central Florida has a member for life!
- Donna Cutting, 2005-2006 Chapter President
It's hard to describe (and impossible to quantify) how my association with NSA-Central Florida has helped me. From the selfless sharing of knowledge by long-time members, to the camaraderie and support of members and guests, to introduction to - and inclusion in - a Mastermind group, to business opportunities made available to me from meeting planners who contacted me through my listing in our Speaker Directory, I have benefited personally and professionally, and hope to do so for a long time to come - in addition to turning the tables and contributing right back!
- Sandy Geroux, 2008-2009 Chapter President
Benefits of Becoming a Chapter Associate of NSA-CF
This category is for speakers who do not yet qualify for NSA Professional Membership, but still want to be a part of our terrific chapter! The Chapter Associate Category includes the following benefits:
Dues: $175 per year, with prorating available
- $25 initiation fee for the first year only
- Eligible for regular monthly meeting discounts: ($47 online before the meeting; $57 online on the day of the meeting and at the door)
- Name badge that says NSA/CF with Associate underneath (but no logo)
- Eligible to participate in Chapter Showcase at member fee
- May serve on committees
- Chapter Associate status may be maintained for a maximum of three years, at which time Professional Membership status must be achieved, or Guest status will be restored
The following benefits are reserved for Professional Members and are not available at the Chapter Associate level:
- Chapter Associate may not use NSA or NSA/CF logos
- Cannot vote
- Not listed on website
Benefits of Becoming a Chapter Affiliate of NSA-CF
This category is for vendors, suppliers, and bureaus who want to be affiliated with our chapter. The Chapter Affiliate Category includes the following benefits:
- For bureaus, vendors and suppliers
- First time $25 initiation fee
- Dues: $250 per year, includes a special page listing on our website with a link to their site
- Eligible for regular monthly meeting discounts: ($47 online prior to the day of the meeting; $57 online on the day of the meeting or at the door)
- Our Meeting Planner of the Year will receive a free Chapter Affiliate page for one year on the NSA-CF web site
- Chapter Affiliate status may be maintained indefinitely
The following benefits are reserved for Professional Members and are not available at the Chapter Affiliate level:
- Chapter Affiliate may not use NSA or NSA/CF logos
- Cannot vote