We celebrated our 2020-2021 NSA-Las Vegas Chapter with comedy, awards, appreciation, and the induction of the new Board of Directors. The room was full, and the laughter and smiles were plenty – thank you for joining us!
We kicked off our year end celebration with a comedy show… Our very own Marvelless Mark was the ever-enthusiastic emcee, warming us up for featured Comedians. Guy Fessenden, from the Delirious Comedy Club here in Las Vegas, kicked off the laugh fest. Next up was Brandon James, taking a break from making our military laugh around the world. Then Erin O’Connor brought it home with her style of comedy and storytelling that kept us in stitches. Thanks to these three comedians who had us laughing and relaxed for the next phase of our annual celebration.
Next on the agenda was the annual awards. Each year NSA-Las Vegas recognizes two individuals for their service to our chapter.
First up was the Judi Moreo Award, established in 2017, and is given to a newer/fledgling speaker who has already given much to the Las Vegas Chapter. Judi, utilizing her vast expertise and experience in successfully running a thriving speaking business, gives the recipient a year of coaching, valued at $5,000.
This year’s recipient is Chrystina Katz, me! What a surprise! I moved to Las Vegas in the Fall of last year and immediately jumped in to help at the Chapter events with recaps and technology. I look forward to working with Judi, hoping to take my business to the next level. I so appreciate the opportunity the Board has given me with this award, and I look forward to giving back even more to the Chapter.
Next… The Member of the Year goes to the member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for the success of our Chapter. This year’s recipient went way beyond expectations to keep the monthly events happening, even with the pandemic hindering in-person gatherings, and then eased us into hybrid events. This year’s recipient is Jim Root.
Jim embraced the technology, ensured new equipment was obtained, manned the tech table at every event, kept the virtual aspect alive, and did so much more for the organization! With Jim’s diligence, we have more tools in place to move forward in the new normal of hybrid events. Thank you, Jim, for your service, leadership, and dedication to our Chapter and mission!
The finale was the passing of the Leadership baton…The 2020-2021 Board of Directors were each gifted a framed, artistic rendering of themselves with their personalities alive. Much gratitude for your leadership devotion. Plus, Guy, our President, received a very special gift he can add to his dagger collection and think of all of us every time he sees it on display.
Thank you EVERYONE for your service this past year! Our NSA-Las Vegas chapter could not have survived the pandemic without your dedication, persistence, and resilience.
Welcome to our 2021-2022 Board of Directors! We have already begun the work to continue to provide a CSP-level chapter, that provides the best in education, participation, networking, and experience to elevate your professional business practice as a Speaker/Trainer/Coach/Consultant. Stay tuned for the exciting line up of experts we are pulling together!
Here is your 2021-2022 Board of Directors:
President: Dr. Jeffrey Magee, CSP
President Elect: Kathi Kulesza
Vice President / Secretary: Doug Wood
Director of Marketing: Dr. Katrina Burrus
Director of Membership: Chrystina Katz
Director of Meetings: Maria Ortiz
Treasurer: Mark Stiving
Immediate Past President: Guy Burns, CSP
Board Member: Marilyn Sherman, CSP/CPAE
Thank you to everyone who is dedicating time to the success and expansion of our Chapter and member benefits. To maximize your membership, feel free to reach out to anyone of the board members with questions, ideas, and to get more involved with the Chapter.
Looking Forward… we are excited to attend INFLUENCE 2021 | RADICAL RELEVANCE, NSA’s National Conference, which is being held right here in Las Vegas, July 10-12 at Caesar’s Palace. No planes or hotels for us who live within driving distance. It’s a great year to attend INFLUENCE and learn from speakers who have successfully pivoted their business the last 18 months and are making it big.
PLUS, one of our very own Chapter members, Kathi Kulesza, is presenting a Deep Dive Session, “Be an Engagement Ninja” at 7:30 AM PST, Sunday, July 11. Take away 3 best practices for using Mentimeter to engage your audience. Let’s participate and support Kathi.
We are putting the final touches on our August and September events – stay tuned for more information in our upcoming communications. As your incoming Membership Director, I am very much looking forward to serving you this year. I hope to chat with everyone soon to get your thoughts, goals, and ideas. Let’s connect soon.
Be Gutsy … PIVOT
Chrystina Katz, The Gutsy Pivoter
membership@NSALasVegas.com
Call/text: 954-854-1860
Chrystina@ChrystinaKatz.com