FROM THE PRESIDENT

Reasons to be PROUD of your NSA Carolinas members and chapter! - August 1, 2023

Be proud of your NSA Carolinas members and chapter!

Thirty-nine (39) of us returned from Influence, the National Speaker Association's annual conference, earlier this month.  We're so proud of our thirteen (13) attendees who were first-timers as well.

NSA Carolinas received "ELITE" Chapter status recognizing us as one of the top chapters in the country.  Special recognition to previous Board members who worked hard in the past to pave the way to current success.

Special recognition to those chapter members below who served the conference in extraordinary ways and others who received distinguished recognition! 

In alphabetical order:

• Nanci Appleman-Vassil, CSP - new Board member on Chapter Leadership Council

• Tara Brown - presented during NSA Night of Comedy
• Meridith Elliot Powell, CSP, CPAE - NSA Board Chair-Elect
• Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP CPAE and Cavett Award Recipient -- main stage keynote!
• Mike Frank, CSP, CPAE and Cavett Award Recipient - banquet speaker
• Chuck Gallagher, CSP - Distinguished Service Award from NSA Board Chair
• Patrick Henry, CSP - Incoming NSA Foundation Chair 
• Jane Jenkins Herlong - CSP, CPAE - NSA Night of Comedy
• Justin Jones-Fosu, CSP - breakout session  + main stage dancer!
• Dr. Nido Qubein - CPAE, Cavett Award Recipient, NSA Foundation Founder and Chairman Emeritus
• Marcey Rader, CSP - breakout session
• Dr. Kevin Snyder, CSP - received the CSP® designation (Certified Speaking Professional™)
• Kelly Swanson, CSP, CPAE - main stage keynote
• Al Walker, CSP, CPAE and Cavett Award Recipient - continued service and leadership to NSA Foundation