Membership
Join NSA Austin
If you speak professionally or are an expert who presents; if you are an aspiring speaker wanting to take your business to the next level; or, if you deal in products or services that hold value for those in the speaking industry, then joining NSA Austin should be at the top of your priority List. It’s a great way to connect and build valuable relationships with others in the professional speaking community. What's more, joining provides unique and valuable opportunities, support, and education as you advance your knowledge and skills of the speaking profession. You won’t find another organization quite like us!
Member Benefits
The lifeblood of any organization is the participation and richness of its membership. If you’re serious about your speaking career, want to grow as a professional, and are ready to move to the next level, we hope you’ll join us.
Membership in NSA Austin affords numerous opportunities to:
- Attend regular meetings, special programs and events at reduced Member Rates
- Receive exclusive invitations to Members Only events
- Post your local speaking engagements on our Calendar page
- Post a free listing on our NSA Austin Online Speakers Directory (National NSA Members only)
- Benefit from being a recognized professional of NSA by organizations, businesses and meeting planners (National NSA Members only)
- Share information on your product & services with professional speakers (Vendor Members only)
- Connect with partner associations and build rapport with NSA members nationally
- Build relationships with professional speakers and industry experts
- Hear, meet, interact, and learn from experts from all over the country
- Acquire and share best practices
- Attain tips and techniques for marketing and growing your speaking business
- Sharpen your speaking and presentation skills
- Leverage your success potential as a professional speaker
Which Membership Category is right for you?
Professional Member – To become a Professional Member of the Austin Chapter of the National Speakers Association, you must first be a Professional Member of NSA in good standing. Only Professional Members may serve as members our chapter Board of Directors.
Application Fee - $25 to be submitted with chapter application; non-refundable.
Annual Local Dues - $150 per year, due upon board approval of membership.
Lunch Meetings - $35 per meeting (cost may be adjusted according to venue over time)
Events – Cost as published in advance in event marketing materials
Pay Dues + Application Fee Now (Professional)
Associate Member – To become an Associate Member, candidates must declare their intent to seek timely membership in NSA and attend at least 50% of all meetings and events. Associate Members may not vote or hold a Board position, but may chair and serve on Committees.
Application Fee - $25 to be submitted with chapter application; non-refundable.
Annual Local Dues - $250 per year, due upon board approval of membership.
Lunch Meetings - $35 per meeting (cost may be adjusted according to venue over time)
Events - Cost as published in advance in event marketing materials
Vendor Member – To become a Vendor Member, applicants must offer consulting, goods or services that directly pertain to the business of professional speaking and are considered to directly advance the business or professional advantages of Professional and Associate Members,as determined by the Board of Directors. Vendor Members may not vote or hold a Board position, but may serve as members of Committees. No more than 25% of the total membership of NSA Austin may consist of Vendor Members.
Application Fee - $25 to be submitted with chapter application; non-refundable.
Annual Local Dues - $200 per year, due upon board approval of membership.
Lunch Meetings - $35 per meeting (cost may be adjusted according to venue over time)
Events - Cost as published in advance in event marketing materials
Guest - We welcome non-members to join us at any of our open meetings. Lunch meetings: $45.00 per meeting (cost may be adjusted according to venue over time)
Sponsorship Opportunities - Two levels of sponsorship available. Click here for more information (NSA Austin Sponsorship Form.doc).
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Our Sponsor:
Thank you, Lee Moczygemba!
NSA Austin was proud to honor you with our first ever Lifetime Achievement Award!
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