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• Gala

  • When
    13 Jun 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  What else could it be but the NSA-MN 2018 Gala, the "Speaker’s Prom," the New Year’s Eve of our Chapter year! 
  
  Our emcee, Mark LeBlanc, CSP (Class of 2018!) promises to keep the evening moving as we:

  • Honor recipients of our annual awards:  The main reason for the evening
    
  • Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a delicious buffet dinner,  and conversation with friends
  • Recognize our outgoing Board members and those who will lead us next year
  • Hear short messages from President Cole Carley and President-Elect Annie Meehan
  • Delight in a musical revue with singer/songwriter/storyteller Megon McDonough, who presents her signature offering, Amazing Things.
    
    By age 17, Megon was opening for such folk acts as John Denver, Steve Martin and Harry Chapin. She has performed on stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Cellar Door. Megon may be best known for her work as an inaugural member of the folk group The Four Bitchin’ Babes, which allows her wit and folk sensibilities to comment on the ups and downs of everyday life. She is frequently seen in top Performing Arts venues doing her tribute to the great woman singers of the last 5 decades; Dedicated To The Ones I Love ~ Great Women Singers Of The 50s 60s and 70s.
    

  Attire is formal or cocktail wear. Black tie optional.
  
  This is a complimentary event for NSA-Minnesota members and Speaker Academy members as part of their dues. Guests and NSA national members (who are not members of the local chapter) are invited. Tickets are $75.
  
  Register Now! The deadline is midnight, Monday June 11. You'll have a terrific time!
  

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• Speaker Academy Open House & Informational Session

  • When
    20 Aug 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Officenter, 5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 700, St. Louis Park, MN

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  Do you have dreams of being a speaker, and are curious about how this all works? Are you already speaking and wondering about the next step? Please join the Speaker Academy faculty at our open house.
  

  • Learn about NSA-MN Speakers Academy program.
  • Find answers to your questions about the next step to help you meet your speaking goals.
    
  • Meet other aspiring and professional speakers who are also looking to learn and grow.

  Although there is no charge for this event, your RSVP is appreciated.
  

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• Summer’s Edge Social

  • When
    23 Aug 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Home of Marci Malzahn in Maple Grove, MN

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  “Lazin’ on a sunny afternoon, in the summer time.” --The Kinks
  
  Summer’s almost over but we’re still hanging on with a pre-Labor Day weekend event to celebrate the last of summer! Top off the weekend and your summer with an old-fashioned potluck hosted by Marci Malzahn.
  
  Potluck Menu
  

  • Last Name A-G: Bring an appetizer
  • Last Name H-M: Bring a salad
  • Last Name N-R: Bring an entree
  • Last Name S-Z: Bring a dessert

  Dress Code: Informal, it’s summer!
  

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• Speaker Academy Open House & Informational Session

  • When
    10 Sep 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Officenter, 5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 700, St. Louis Park, MN

  Register

  Do you have dreams of being a speaker, and are curious about how this all works? Are you already speaking and wondering about the next step? Please join the Speaker Academy faculty at our open house.
  

  • Learn about NSA-MN Speakers Academy program.
  • Find answers to your questions about the next step to help you meet your speaking goals.
    
  • Meet other aspiring and professional speakers who are also looking to learn and grow.

  Although there is no charge for this event, your RSVP is appreciated.
  

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• Chapter Meeting: Working with Meeting Professionals

  • When
    13 Sep 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Deborah Gardner

  Working with Meeting Professionals
  

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• Speaker Academy Open House & Informational Session

  • When
    17 Sep 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Officenter, 5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 700, St. Louis Park, MN

  Register

  Do you have dreams of being a speaker, and are curious about how this all works? Are you already speaking and wondering about the next step? Please join the Speaker Academy faculty at our open house.
  

  • Learn about NSA-MN Speakers Academy program.
  • Find answers to your questions about the next step to help you meet your speaking goals.
    
  • Meet other aspiring and professional speakers who are also looking to learn and grow.

  Although there is no charge for this event, your RSVP is appreciated.
  

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• Members Only: Fireside Chat with Thom Winninger

  • When
    04 Oct 2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Home of Thom Winninger, 5637 Interlachen Circle, Edina
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Join us for this new, informal format. 15 attendees max.
  

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• Chapter Meeting: Creativity and Engagement Bootcamp

  • When
    19 Oct 2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Candy Whirley

  Creativity and Engagement Bootcamp

  8:30 - 9:30 AM - Networking/Hot Breakfast

  9:30 - 11:30 AM - Program

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• Chapter Meeting: Boost Your Biz Through Back of the Room Sales

  • When
    08 Nov 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Craig Valentine

  Boost Your Biz Through Back of the Room Sales
  

  5:30 PM - Networking Dinner
  

  6:30 - 8:30 PM - Program

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• Chapter Meeting: Build Your Own Stage

  • When
    07 Dec 2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

  Build Your Own Stage: How to Profit from Your Own Live Event
  

  8:30 - 9:30 AM - Networking/Hot Breakfast
  

  9:30 - 11:30 AM - Program

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• Chapter Meeting: Power Kickoff 2019

  • When
    04 Jan 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Dan Thurmon, CSP (NSA President)

  Power Kickoff 2019
  

  8:30 - 9:30 AM - Networking/Hot Breakfast
  

  9:30 - 11:30 AM - Program

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• Members Only: Fireside Chat with Audrey Thomas CSP and Chris Heeter

  • When
    18 Jan 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    10437 5th Avenue Circle, Bloomington, MN
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Join us for this new, informal format. 15 attendees max.
  

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• Chapter Meeting: Speaker Launch Blueprint

  • When
    15 Feb 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Studio 185, Int'l Market Square, 275 Market Street, Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Kevin McCarthy

  Speaker Launch Blueprint: Zero to Six Figures in 12 Months
  

  8:30 - 9:30 AM - Networking/Hot Breakfast
  

  9:30 - 11:30 AM - Program

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• Chapter Meeting: Executive Speech Coaching Secrets

  • When
    21 Mar 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio 185, Int'l Market Square, 275 Market Street, Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Patricia Fripp, CSP CPAE

  Executive Speech Coaching Secrets: Techniques to Transform Your Presentations

  4:00 - 5:00 PM - "Fripp Unplugged"

  5:30 PM - Networking Dinner

  6:30 - 8:30 PM - Program

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• Chapter Meeting: Maximize Social Media to Market Your Brand

  • When
    19 Apr 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: Melanie DePaoli

  Maximize Social Media to Market Your Brand

  8:30 - 9:30 AM - Networking/Hot Breakfast

  9:30 - 11:30 AM - Program

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• Chapter Meeting: TBD

  • When
    09 May 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

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  Guest Speaker: TBD

  Topic Coming Soon

  5:30 PM - Networking Dinner

  6:30 - 8:30 PM - Program

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