As I've mentioned before, the PSA has the most generous members of any organisation that I've ever been involved with. I spent some time at the Convention taking people into dark corners (no, not like that), and asking them what they could contribute in the coming year. Without exception, everyone offered to take on a task. Even a couple of people who said they were too busy to do much, agreed to come up with some ideas for discussion.
Most professional speakers run their own businesses, often with a small staff. No-one can be an expert on everything, so it is important to delegate. The PSA is fortunate to have a talented Board of Directors, with a range of skills. Everyone on the Board has an area to look after (sometimes several), but they don't try to do it alone. They put together a small team of experts to help them. The same applies in the Local Chapters, where dedicated teams, led by the Chapter President, provide members with meetings delivering great value.
At a rough estimate, there must be between 50 and 100 volunteer members working actively for the PSA on a regular basis. My thanks go to each and every one of them. If you're reading this, and you're not contributing, consider what you could do, however small the task, to spread the load even more. It's a team thing, so get yourself involved.
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“It was great to see Alan at Manchester meeting this week. Note he came to see us first! When I introduced the Good News slot, Alan reinforced his desire to raise the profile of PSA.
This is something in Manchester Chapter we totally support. In fact, we have been working on our public image for 12 months. Our move to the Radisson Venue was all part of our desire to raise standards.
Let's all work together to make it happen!
As speakers we are moving from good to GREAT!
Eilidh Milnes www.ejem.biz”
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