Bylaws
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History
The origins of NSA Virginia (formerly known as the Virginia Speakers Association) can be traced back to a group of women who all shared a seminar platform for a program held in Norfolk, Virginia in 1991. Desiring to network with other professional speakers, the group expanded their circle to include a few men.
By spring 1992, ten to fifteen professional and aspiring speakers were meeting regularly over lunch at Fisherman's Wharf restaurant in Norfolk, Virginia. Hope Mihalap and David Meinz served as co-chairs of the group.
In 1993, they recognized a need for broader educational opportunities for members. Therefore, they began to work toward qualification as an official chapter of the National Speakers Association.
In 1994, NSA Virginia offered three full-day quarterly meetings featuring national speakers. In January 1995, David Meinz was elected to serve as the first president.
Members currently come from all parts of Virginia (and some from as far away as North Carolina) to attend monthly meetings and special events.
NSA Virginia Past Presidents
| 1995-96: |
David Meinz CSP |
| 1996-97: |
Steve Kissell CSP |
| 1997–98: |
Harold Wood |
| 1998-99: |
Harold Wood |
| 1999-00: |
Harold Wood |
| 2000-01: |
Pat Moore |
| 2001-02: |
Doris Young |
| 2002-03: |
Kristin Arnold CSP |
| 2003-04: |
Rick Chess |
| 2004-05: |
Renee Cobb |
| 2005-06: |
Gloria Thomas |
| 2006-07: |
Will Turner |
Chapter Member of the Year
This is the highest honor awarded by members of NSA Virginia. This award recognizes a fellow member's outstanding service and contributions to the association.
| 1997-98: |
David Meinz, CSP |
| 1998-99: |
Harold Wood |
| 1999-00: |
Harold Wood |
| 2000-01: |
Kristin Arnold |
| 2001-02: |
Kristin Arnold |
| 2002-03: |
Doris Young |
| 2003-04: |
Lois Gallo |
| 2004-05: |
Lois Gallo |
| 2005-06: |
Sandy Dumont |
| 2006-07: |
Gloria Thomas |
President's Award
Each year the president recognizes members who have shared their time and expertise in extraordinary ways to support NSA Virginia's goals.
| 1998-99: |
Patrice Carlock, Steve Kissell, Pat Moore |
| 1999-00: |
Kristin Arnold, Roger and Kathy Cawthon, William Persinger |
| 2000-01: |
Gloria Thomas, Jim Meisner, and Harold Wood |
| 2001-02: |
Rick Chess, Hayley Foster, Julia OConnor, Milt Saunders, and Harold Wood |
| 2003-04: |
Rich Chess, Doris Young, Lois Gallo and Gloria Thomas |
| 2004-05: |
Gloria Thomas, Will Turner and Sandy Dumont |
| 2005-06: |
Will Turner and Steve Philbrick |
| 2006-07: |
Tom Davidson, Sandy Dumont, and Dorothy Erlanger |
Members Emeritus
| 2008 |
Hope Milhalap |
| 2007 |
Steve Kissell |
| 2004 |
Harold Wood |
Awarded the first NSA Virginia Member Emeritus award, which designated him as a lifetime member. This award is given at the discretion of the NSA-VA board following nomination and a unanimous vote.
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