Top Reasons to Renew Membership in NSA-IL

• Membership in three key Chicago-area associations to build relationships and increase awareness of NSA-IL and its members’ skills and presentations
  - Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau - CCTB
  - Meeting Professionals International - MPI
  - Professional Convention Management Association - PCMA
  
• Comprehensive electronic and print media campaign, including online social networking opportunities, to promote NSA-IL events and increase visibility and credibility
• www.expertsillinois.com site that promotes NSA-IL members as experts to the media, associations, corporations and meeting planners
• Modernized and repackaged NSA-IL website
• Updated marketing materials to create a more professional presence in the marketplace
• NSA-IL Toastmasters group to help members hone their presentations and skills
• A second-to-none Speaker University to prepare newcomers for NSA membership … also open to members
• Fabulous Friday programs featuring technology, social marketing, humor, story telling, presentation skills, marketing, trends in training and additional skill enhancements
• Special Events Workshops to gain new insights, test materials and develop professional skills
• Email newsletter that provides event details and registration information and serves as a forum for members to share professional accomplishments
• “Seasons of Speaking” peer-support group. A second group is under consideration.
• “Pros’ Power Hour” where NSA-IL’s most successful members share insider information
• Valuable networking time before, during and after events to build more powerful relationships with members and guests
• NSA-IL National Convention Loan Library of CD audio tapes of the 2009 & 2008 conventions
• Speaking engagement requests shared by the management association office
• Humanitarian commitments that extend into the community.