NSA has a tremendous number of dedicated volunteers! NSA would not be the same organization without their service and contribution. This page lists the standing volunteer-led committees doing the work of the association.  Each year the volunteer leadership changes with the presidential term and most appointments to these committees are made by the incoming President.  All volunteers are selected based on their proven abilities, often shown in their home chapter, and their dedication to the mission and vision of NSA.  Additionally, we seek out volunteers who are familiar with, and supportive of our culture of inclusivity as expressed in the following statement:

Diversity Competence for Volunteer Leadership Positions:
In addition to supporting the NSA Diversity Statement and Guidelines and the Community Behaviors (link to diversity statement) the following behaviors are expected actions of the leaders of each committee, council, task force, chapter or other NSA supported group and each national board member.

Inclusion and Community Building-

• Be proactive in creating an environment where NSA members feel valued, included and heard
• Seek a broad representation of NSA members for committee membership, chair positions and other positions of leadership
• Consider the impact of policy decisions and practices on under-represented groups

Academy for Professional Development

Purpose: To provide guidance to staff for creating programming that leads Academy participants on a path to NSA membership.
2010-11 Chair: Michael Soon Lee, MBA, CSP
2010-11 Vice Chair: Dick Bruso
Staff Liaison: Gemenie Babb -- Membership Specialist

Board Nominating Committee

Purpose: To submit to the membership a slate of candidates for the Board of Directors.
2010-11 Chair: Phillip Van Hooser, MBA, CSP, CPAE 
Staff Liaison: Stacy Tetschner, CAE -- Executive Vice President

Chapter Leadership Council

Purpose: Educate, Support and encourage current and future NSA chapter leaders. Represent chapter leadership issues and concerns to the Board and provide chapter leadership support through encouraging use of chapter leadership resources.
2010-11 Chair: Pam Burks
2010-11 Vice Chair: Julie Morrison
Staff Liaison: Carrie Morley -- Chapter and PEG Assistant

Convention Programming Committee

Purpose: To establish state-of-the-art master level program content for the Convention and Workshops targeted to professional speakers who make at least 35 fee-paid presentations per year and professional speaking has been their full-time career for at least five years.
2011 Convention Chair: Randy Gage
2011 Winter Conference Chairs: Neen James, CSP and Gina Schreck, CSP

2011 Youth Program Chairs: Manny Diotte and Marina Arnold
2012 Convention Chair: Patrick Henry
Staff Liaison: Cara Tracy, CMP, CMM -- Director of Professional Development

CPAE Leadership Council

Purpose: Represent CPAE member issues and concerns to the Board. (Council members and leaders elected by constituents)
2010-11 Chair: Marjorie Brody, PCC, CSP, CPAE
Staff Liaison: Beverly Babb, CAE -- Chief of Operations

CSP Council

Purpose: Represent CSP member issues and concerns to the Board. Assist Staff in clarifying unique issues related to the CSP criteria. (Council members and leaders appointed by Vice President)
2010-11 Chair: Marcia Reynolds, PhD, CSP
Staff Liaison: Sarah Best -- CSP Staff Liaison

Ethics Committee

Purpose: Within the established ethics guidelines and procedures, evaluate alleged violations of NSA's Code of Professional Ethics and take action based on finding of fact.
2009-10 Chair: Patrick Henry & Anne Obarski
Staff Liaison: Stacy Tetschner, CAE -- Executive Vice President

Executive Committee

Purpose: To serve as the interim governing body between meetings of the Board of Directors. Operates with authority vested by the Board.
2010-11 Chair: Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CMC, CSP
Staff Liaison: Stacy Tetschner, CAE -- Executive Vice President

Finance Committee

Purpose: To review the annual budget prepared by the NSA staff and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. To review Association investments and make recommendations in accordance with policies established by the Board of Directors. To monitor and approve monthly financial statements to ensure that a sound fiscal posture is maintained.
2010-11 Chair: Scott Halford, CSP
2010-11 Vice Chair: Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE
Staff Liaison: Stacy Tetschner, CAE -- Executive Vice President

 

Professional Development Council

Purpose

• Support the NSA Vision and Mission
• Advocate for and guiding the development of NSA's educational offerings based on the strategic direction of the Board and the needs of the membership;
• Facilitate the development of expertise, eloquence and enterprise competencies across the NSA membership;
• Promote excellence and focus in NSA's educational offerings;
• Establish state-of-the-art master-level program content targeted to professional speakers who make at least 35 fee-paid presentations per year and professional speaking has been their full-time career for at least five years; and
• Support the professional development of the membership by planning events, fostering relationships and providing resources which contribute to knowledge transfer.

2010-11 Chair: Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP
Staff Liaison: Cara Tracy, CMP, CMM -- Director of Professional Development

Editorial Advisory Committee: Speaker Magazine

Purpose: To develop the editorial agenda for Speaker Magazine in accordance with Board-approved editorial guidelines.
2010-11 Chair: Pamela Jett, CSP, MS
2010-11 Vice Chair: Monica Wofford, MBA, CSP
Staff Liaison: Barbara Parus, Managing Editor

Editorial Advisory Committee: Voices of Experience

Purpose: To develop the editorial agenda for Voices of Experience Recordings in accordance with Board-approved editorial guidelines. Produce the Voices of Experience (VOE) audiocassette program in accordance with the VOE Editorial Guidelines.
2010-11 Chair: Bill Cates, CSP
2010-11 Vice Chair: Brian Walter, CSP
Staff Liaison: Barbara Parus, Managing Editor

Special Programming Committee

Purpose: To establish state-of-the-art master level program content targeted to professional speakers who make at least 35 fee-paid presentations per year and professional speaking has been their full-time career for at least five years.
2011 Winter Conference Chair: Neen James, CSP and Gina Schreck, CSP

Staff Liaison: Cara Tracy, CMP, CMM -- Director of Professional Development

Professional Experts Groups Committee

Purpose: Represent PEG member issues and concerns to the Board with the purpose of facilitating effective networking opportunities for PEG members. (Council members selected by PEG members; leaders appointed by Vice President)
2010-11 Chair: Jeffrey Rowe
2010-11 Vice Chair: John Reddish, CMC, MS
Staff Liaison: Carrie Morley -- Chapter and PEG Assistant