Special Interest Groups

Whenever NSA members get together, ideas are sparked and things happen! Here are a few of the community groups that have formed at NSA. Take a look at one of the newest ways to participate in your Association and add value to your NSA membership:

NSA X/Y

Speakers 45 or under interested in chatting, connecting and sharing experiences - Visit www.nsaxy.com to join or contact Michele Payn-Knoper at mpk@mpk.info.

NSA Prayer Group

Open to anyone wishing to pray in a group setting during NSA meetings.

Cigar PEG

A California corporation and non-profit 501 (c)(3) public charity that serves the speaking industry and NSA members. The Cigar PEG holds their annual fundraising party during the free night at the NSA convention--while there is a fee for participation, all interested persons are welcome. Visit www.cigarpeg.com or contact Ed Rigsbee at ed@cigarpeg.com.

Black NSA

Open to those who are seeking to explore topics of interest concerning speakers of color with specific focus on black speakers. Visit www.bnsaspeakers.com or contact Tracy Brown at tracy@tracybrown.com.

Rainbow PEG Social Group

Hosted by Paul Kowal, MBA.

The Speaking Eagles

Aviators who speak and speakers who address aviation groups are eligible. For more information, contact Howard Putnam, CSP, CPAE, at howarddp@aol.com.

NSA Bloggers "Birds of a Feather"

An open forum for anyone currently blogging or considering a blog. For more information, contact Ian Griffin at ian.griffin@exec-comms.com.

NSA Small Town

For more information, please visit www.scottqmarcus.com/nsasmalltown.htm or contact Scott "Q" Marcus, RP, at scottq@thinspiration.com.