NSA-IL ANNUAL CELEBRATION AND CHAPTER AWARDS

Please join us for a very special morning of celebration and learning!   Our Chapter has much to celebrate, and we’re looking forward to recognizing our Chapter’s accomplishments over the past 12 remarkable months.  Come discover what’s ahead for NSA National and our own Chapter, learn what three of NSA's most recognized leaders are doing to move their careers forward as speakers, and formally recognize those who have made a significant difference in the lives of others within our local Chapter in 2020-21.   

THE FUTURE OF THE MEETINGS & EVENTS INDUSTRY

Barry Banther, CMC, CSP, CPAE.  

Barry Banther will update us on NSA National membership programs & how to leverage your membership in NSA for your future growth as a professional speaker.

Deborah Gardner, CMP

Deborah will share the drastic changes, expectations and how to set yourself up for success as a speaker as the meetings & events industry makes a revengeful comeback in the next two years.

Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP

Shirley will announce today’s hot speaking topics, what’s happening behind stage these days, and how have companies progressed with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Program Schedule

8:30 – 9:00  Open Networking in Small Groups in Breakout Rooms

9:00 – 9:15  Chapter Meeting Open & Announcements by the  President

9:15 – 10:30  Segment 1 - Special Guests

10:30 – 10:40  Announcements & Break

10:40 – 11:50  Segment 2 – NSA Illinois Awards Celebration  

 Moderated by  NSA-IL Past President, Bill Guertin