Intellectual property rights: keep your bases covered. (Speakers Directory).U.S. copyright law has been in existence almost a century. Patent and trademark regulation precedes that by more than 100 years. Plagiarism Using ideas, plots, text and other intellectual property developed by someone else while claiming it is your original work. is an issue most people learn about when they are assigned their first research paper in school. So why is intellectual property such a hot button now? Very simply, the Internet. The Internet has created a heightened awareness of material that is "fair use" and that which infringes on copyrights. This increased awareness is leading to closer inspection of all potential intellectual property violations, including speakers' materials at association conferences and seminars. If a speaker hired by an association uses a musical or video clip A short video presentation. , a cartoon, or even a "top 10" list that is copyrighted by someone else, the speaker could be held liable for infringement if he or she has not obtained permission for such use. And if the association has not secured a contract holding the speaker solely responsible and indemnifying the association from all liability, the owner of the copyright may target litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. at the association, looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. "deeper pockets." Sound far-fetched? Maybe not. Al McCree, a professional speaker who chaired the National Speakers Association ethics committee ethics committee A multidisciplinary hospital body composed of a broad spectrum of personnel–eg, physicians, nurses, social workers, priests, and others, which addresses the moral and ethical issues within the hospital. See DNR, Institutional review board. for three years, admits it was a problem NSA NSA abbr. National Security Agency Noun 1. NSA - the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign had to address. "If our very own association of professional speakers had issues with permissions and intellectual property rights, I have no doubt other associations were exposed. Some may still have challenges, but they can be overcome by education. Most speakers in violation aren't malicious. They just don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. ." "We found potential holes that maybe five years ago wouldn't have raised an eyebrow eyebrow /eye·brow/ (-brou) 1. supercilium; the transverse elevation at the junction of the forehead and the upper eyelid. 2. supercilia; the hairs growing on this elevation. ," Red Cavaney, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the American Petroleum Institute The American Petroleum Institute, commonly referred to as API, is the main U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry, representing about 400 corporations involved in production, refinement, distribution, and many other aspects of the industry. , Washington, D.C., says about an internal legal review of his organization's speaker contract and use of intellectual property. "Rule number one in this day and age is to address the subject when considering signing a contract with a speaker," he says. "Covering all the bases is more important now in all areas." Linda Byars Swindling, an attorney and speaker based in Dallas, says expectations that the speaker uses all original material or has secured the right to use any other material, including other speakers' "signature stories," should be clear in the initial correspondence between the speaker and the association's executive or meeting planner and should be confirmed contractually. "And be sure to check references. See if clients have been happy with performances and how professional the speakers are. Confirm that speakers belong to the National Speakers Association or have other professional affiliations." Some organizations are focusing on details to make sure speakers' presentations are in full compliance with intellectual property law. Marsha Flanagan, senior vice president of professional development and strategic events for Meeting Professionals International, Dallas, says MPI MPI - Message Passing Interface requires that every presentation slide or page of a handout bear a copyright notice of the source if the material is not an original creation of the speaker. The clause in MPI's speaker contract goes even further to limit questionable endorsements, compelling the speaker to "agree and state that all materials and content presented...do not infringe in·fringe v. in·fringed, in·fring·ing, in·fring·es v.tr. 1. To transgress or exceed the limits of; violate: infringe a contract; infringe a patent. 2. or violate any copyright, trademark, patent, or intellectual property rights of any person or entity, nor do they promote or endorse any product, service, or device which may or is at the time of the program not approved by any governing agency." Working with the intermediary of speakers bureaus can change the dynamics of contracts, says Barbara Dunn, an attorney with Howe & Hutton, Ltd., a firm with offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and St. Louis. "Sometimes groups don't see the contract the speaker signs with the bureau. The bureau trusts the speaker; the association trusts the bureau," she says. In such cases, the association should be sure to look for contract verbiage verbiage - When the context involves a software or hardware system, this refers to documentation. This term borrows the connotations of mainstream "verbiage" to suggest that the documentation is of marginal utility and that the motives behind its production have little to do with that indemnifies the hiring association in the event of any claim of intellectual property infringement by the speaker. Flanagan handles the issue with a contract that the speakers bureau must sign in addition to the contract most speakers bureaus provide to associations. "It's a 'you sign ours and then we'll sign yours' approach," she says. "The burden of responsibility is on the speaker to make sure everything he or she presents is original or they must stipulate stip·u·late 1 v. stip·u·lat·ed, stip·u·lat·ing, stip·u·lates v.tr. 1. a. To lay down as a condition of an agreement; require by contract. b. that they have secured all the rights," says Brian Palmer, president of National Speakers Bureau of Libertyville, Illinois
Libertyville is a northern suburb of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois, United States. . Although he has never had an issue with a speaker over intellectual property violations in more than two decades of experience, he recently had a legal review of his company's contracts to be sure the appropriate areas are addressed. Secondary uses In addition to speakers' live presentations, associations should re-examine re·ex·am·ine also re-ex·am·ine tr.v. re·ex·am·ined, re·ex·am·in·ing, re·ex·am·ines 1. To examine again or anew; review. 2. Law To question (a witness) again after cross-examination. their use of video and audio tapes. Some associations routinely hire companies to provide conference session tapes that are sold on site or are available for ordering after a meeting. In many cases, these are lucrative sources of nondues revenue. In the age of the Internet, some associations are using webcasts to give live or delayed coverage of on-site events such as general sessions to people who aren't on site. These tapes and broadcasts are subject to additional copyright permissions and licensing fees for musical use. Even if a speaker has obtained all the necessary consents for material and paid all the music licensing fees for his or her presentation, the association must get additional permissions and pay separate fees for reproductions in audio or video form. In fact, if the association is making or distributing tapes or reprinting re·print n. 1. Something that has been printed again, especially: a. A new printing that is identical to an original; a reimpression. b. A separately printed excerpt; an offprint. 2. materials of original presentations by contracted speakers, then the association should include a permissions clause in contracts or have speakers sign release waivers for whatever additional uses are anticipated. Associations can protect themselves from potential legal action involving intellectual property rights by ensuring speakers' contracts address responsibility for infringement and indemnify To compensate for loss or damage; to provide security for financial reimbursement to an individual in case of a specified loss incurred by the person. Insurance companies indemnify their policyholders against damage caused by such things as fire, theft, and flooding, which the organization. Every conference and exposition checklist should include paying music licensing fees and securing permissions for any reproduction of speakers' materials or presentations.
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Speakers Bureau Association Management
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc. *
Berney Associates *
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau *
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies *
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc. *
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau *
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Change Commmunication Competition
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc. *
Berney Associates *
Joan Brock *
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results *
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies *
Office Dynamics, LTD * *
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia *
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc. * *
Springboard Training *
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide *
Convention Management Cultural Diversity
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum *
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc. *
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Customer Service Economics
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates *
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc. *
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc. *
Springboard Training *
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Education/Training Entertainment
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates *
Joan Brock *
Capitol Steps Musical *
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation * *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group *
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch *
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies *
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell *
RheemMedia *
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training *
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Environmental Ethics and Morality
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Family/Work Issues Financial Management
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock * *
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum *
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Future/Forecasting
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Government and Politics
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Healthcare/Nutrition Humor Insurance
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock * *
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum * *
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch *
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises *
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell *
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates *
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc. *
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet *
Willie Jolley Worldwide
International Affairs Law Leadership
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc. *
Berney Associates *
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates *
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results *
Creative Concepts
International, Inc. *
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc. *
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia *
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner *
SpeakersOffice, Inc. *
Springboard Training *
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide *
Management Motivation Negotiation
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP *
B.A.I., Inc. *
Berney Associates * * *
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation * *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results *
Creative Concepts
International, Inc. *
The Evans Group *
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch *
Institute for Advanced * *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc. *
Negotiation Strategies *
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell *
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates *
Todd Skinner *
SpeakersOffice, Inc. *
Springboard Training *
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide *
Organizational Skills
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc. *
Berney Associates *
Joan Brock *
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia *
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Personnel Management
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates *
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies *
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Presentation/Image Management
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates *
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results *
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell *
RheemMedia *
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training *
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Productivity Public and Media Relations
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates *
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia *
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Retirement Sales and Marketing Sports
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc. *
Negotiation Strategies *
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc. * *
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide *
Strategic Planning Stress Management
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP *
B.A.I., Inc. *
Berney Associates * *
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman *
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced *
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell *
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates *
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Technology Information Management
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD
Dr. Karen Purcell
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Women's Issues
Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP
B.A.I., Inc.
Berney Associates
Joan Brock *
Capitol Steps Musical
Political Satire
Carolyn Stein & Associates
Celebration Presentation *
Broughton Cobum *
Communications Results
Creative Concepts
International, Inc.
The Evans Group
Andy Hickman
The HK Ranch *
Institute for Advanced
Development
International Speakers Bureau
Laughter Therapy Enterprises
Lawtalk MCLE, Inc.
Negotiation Strategies
Office Dynamics, LTD *
Dr. Karen Purcell *
RheemMedia
Royce Carlton, Inc.
Schur Goode Associates
Todd Skinner
SpeakersOffice, Inc.
Springboard Training
Washington Speakers Bureau
WellDiet *
Willie Jolley Worldwide
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Cottoncreek Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Phone: 303-471-7401 Fax: 303-471-7402 E-mail: laura@laurastack.com Web site: www.laurastack.com Laura Stack, MBA, CSP (Certified See certification. Speaking Professional), is "The Productivity PRO!"[R] She helps people leave the office earlier, with less stress, and more to show for it. Laura caters to high-stress industries with her keynotes and seminars on surviving information overload A symptom of the high-tech age, which is too much information for one human being to absorb in an expanding world of people and technology. It comes from all sources including TV, newspapers, magazines as well as wanted and unwanted regular mail, e-mail and faxes. , managing multiple priorities, and balancing work and family. Broughton Coburn P.O. Box 1022 Wilson, WY 83014 Phone: 307-733-4124 Fax: 815-352-6551 E-mail: bcoburn@wyoming.com This best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best author's unique illustrated program headlined the Knife and Fork Clubs and has thrilled associations. Himalayas veteran Coburn guided his 84 year-old adopted Nepalese mother around America searching for our country's soul. "Aama's Journey: A Pilgrimage Between Continents and Cultures" is rollicking rol·lick·ing adj. Carefree and high-spirited; boisterous: a rollicking celebration. rol , warm, thought-provoking, poignant, and powerful. Reasonably priced. Marsha Petrie Sue, MBA Communicating Results P.O. Box 15218 Scottsdale, AZ 85267 Phone: 866-661-8756 Fax: 480-661-8755 E-mail: marsha@communicatingresults.com Marsha Petrie Sue, MBA, is a dynamic speaker and leadership development expert who lights the spark in your audience. Marsha won the 2001 Telly Award-Motivational Category. 'You gave us needed fodder fodder feed for herbivorous animals, usually used to describe dried leafy material such as hay. See also forage. fodder beet a root crop grown solely as a source of feed for cattle, possibly sheep. for our hungry minds,' Doug Thorpe Thorpe , James Francis Known as "Jim." 1888-1953. American athlete. An outstanding collegiate football player, he later played professional football and baseball. , ALA Convention. Marsha will ignite your group with topics including: Repotting the Root Bound; The CEO of You; Decontaminate de·con·tam·i·nate tr.v. de·con·tam·i·nat·ed, de·con·tam·i·nat·ing, de·con·tam·i·nates 1. To eliminate contamination in. 2. Toxic People. Gene Swindell Creative Concepts International, Inc. 4128 Westchester Crossing Roswell, GA 30075 Phone: 877-815-8666 Fax: 770-587-3818 E-mail: gene@geneswindell.com Web site: www.geneswindell.com Internationally-acclaimed speaker/seminar leader who delivers cutting edge presentations on today's hottest business topics including leadership, team building, and customer service. Superb references confirm "Gene Swindell is a meeting planner's best friend!" See him in action and get details at wwwgeneswindell.com. Troy D. Evans The Evans Group 3104 E. Camelback cam·el·back adj. Shaped like a hump or an arching curve. n. New Orleans A narrow house with one story in front and two in the rear. See Regional Note at beignet. Rd., #436 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-265-6855 Fax: 602-285-1474 E-mail: troy@troyevans.com Troy Evans This article is about football player Troy Evans. For the actor Troy Evans, see Troy Evans (actor). Troy Evans (born December 3, 1977 in Bay City, Michigan) is an American football linebacker in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints. entered Federal Prison an addict Any individual who habitually uses any narcotic drug so as to endanger the public morals, health, safety, or welfare, or who is so drawn to the use of such narcotic drugs as to have lost the power of self-control with reference to his or her drug use. and bank robber. He left with two degrees, a 4.0 GPA GPA abbr. grade point average Noun 1. GPA - a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted and placement on the Deans and Presidents List. Now a professional speaker and author, his presentation leaves audience members walking away with real insight into overcoming adversity ad·ver·si·ty n. pl. ad·ver·si·ties 1. A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune. 2. A calamitous event. , adapting to change, and pushing themselves to realize their full potential. Andy Hickman, CSP 1156 Fairway Dr., W Lindale, TX 75771 Phone: 800-947-0486 Fax: 800-947-0486 E-mail: urmagic@aol.com Web site: www.andyhickman.com Your association's members will be entertained, challenged, and inspired by experiencing this powerful keynoter's message titled, "Growing in the Midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of Change." AT&T, Microsoft, Goodyear, and Cocacola all agree that Andy Hickman's combination of Humor humor, according to ancient theory, any of four bodily fluids that determined man's health and temperament. Hippocrates postulated that an imbalance among the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) resulted in pain and disease, and that good health was , Magic, and Message has helped them thrive in today's competitive business climate. Request his FREE demo video today. Mary Sue This article is about the concept in modern literary criticism. For either part of the given name or real or fictional people named as such, see Mary and Sue. Mary Sue, sometimes shortened simply to Sue Nelson The HK Ranch P.O. Box 120115 San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. , TX 78212 Phone: 210-733-8404 Fax: 210-733-3888 E-mail: msknelson@aol.com A nationally recognized Professional NSA speaker that brings candor can·dor n. 1. Frankness or sincerity of expression; openness. 2. Freedom from prejudice; impartiality. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin, from , humor, and her own inevitable style to center stage. Audiences applaud as she weaves YOUR message into the mix and creates a dynamite dynamite, explosive made from nitroglycerin and an inert, porous filler such as wood pulp, sawdust, kieselguhr, or some other absorbent material. The proportions vary in different kinds of dynamite; often ammonium nitrate or sodium nitrate is added. performance! Keynote raconteur rac·on·teur n. One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit. [French, from raconter, to relate, from Old French : re-, re- + aconter, extraordinaire ex·tra·or·di·naire adj. Extraordinary: a jazz singer extraordinaire. [French, from Old French, from Latin extra . Her topic: "Living...and Loving It...Texas Style!" Larry Iverson, Ph.D., President The Institute for Advanced Development 10826 Auburn Auburn (ô`bərn). 1 City (1990 pop. 33,830), Lee co., E Ala.; inc. 1839. The city's economy centers around Auburn Univ.; there is some manufacturing. 2 City (1990 pop. 24,309), seat of Androscoggin co. Ave., South Seattle, WA 98178 Phone: 800-673-3217 Fax: 206-772-8989 E-mail: liverson-iad@msn.com www.optionsforsuccess.com Dr. Iverson is a psychologist, author, and TV host who's educated and entertained audiences with keynotes and training for over 20 years. Larry can rock his audiences with laughter, while delivering practical, timely methods for maximizing high performance. His Creating Exceptional Results Programs deliver tested and proven strategies. All programs carry a satisfaction guarantee. Call for a video brochure. International Speakers Bureau 2528 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75226 Phone: 800-842-4483 Fax: 214-744-3888 E-mail: anyfirstname@isbspeakers.com Web site: www.isbspeakers.com In a database of more than 10,000 speakers and entertainment resources, ISB carefully matches each speaker or entertainer to the specific needs of their clients. Clients include companies and associations whose meeting planners are responsible for conferences, meetings, and special events and who seek unique topics to address their business environments. Enda Junkins Laughter Therapy laughter therapy Healing humor Psychotherapy The use of humor to cope with major life trauma–stress, personal loss, and disappointment Physiology Laughter evokes endorphin release, ↓ BP, ↑ oxygenation of blood, IgA production Enterprises 3200 North MacArthur Blvd., #106 Irving, TX 75062 Phone: 972-255-5233 Fax: 972-255-4253 E-mail: ejunkins@laughtertherapy.com Enda Junkins, noted author of Belly Laughter in Relationships, is the Laughing Psychotherapist psy·cho·ther·a·pist n. An individual, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatric social worker, who practices psychotherapy. whose presentations both entertain and educate. Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. in experiential ex·pe·ri·en·tial adj. 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Opstein Negotiation Strategies P.O. Box 35334 Des Moines Des Moines, city, United States Des Moines (dĭ moin`), city (1990 pop. 193,187), state capital and seat of Polk co., S central Iowa, at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers; inc. , IA 50315 Phone: 515-282-8838 Fax: 515-288-0544 E-mail: ed@negotiationguy.com Web site: www.negotiationguy.com Business. Family. Self. we negotiate every day and we would be happier and more successful knowing how to do it better. Ed can help! His interactive, fun, practical programs offer wisdom and tools to audiences nationwide. Look at the website and contact him for a custom program for you. Joan Burge Office Dynamics, LTD. 8170 W. Sahara Ave., #200 Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV 89117 Phone: 800-STAR-139 Fax: 702-360-5120 E-mail: joan.burge@mgci.com Web site: www.officedynamicsltd.com Joan has been motivating and inspiring individuals to achieve high levels of personal and professional excellence for over 15 years. Whether she is talking about change, attitude, or teamwork, Joan easily establishes rapport The former name of device management software from Wyse Technology, San Jose, CA (www.wyse.com) that is designed to centrally control up to 100,000+ devices, including Wyse thin clients (see Winterm), Palm, PocketPC and other mobile devices. with any audience and demonstrates her knowledge in a manner that makes it easy for people to learn. Her enthusiasm for her topics and audience is contagious contagious /con·ta·gious/ (-jus) capable of being transmitted from one individual to another, as a contagious disease; communicable. con·ta·gious adj. 1. Of or relating to contagion. ! Dr. Karen Purcell Karen Purcell, MM, ND, CN 666 West End Ave., #15-S New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10025 Phone: 866-277-Diva Fax: 212.580-0467 E-mail: kbpurcell@aol.com Web site: www.divadoc.com Dr. Karen Purcell is a nationally-known speaker, naturopathic physician, licensed nutritionist nu·tri·tion·ist n. One who is trained or is an expert in the field of nutrition. nutritionist Dietitian, see there , and an international opera singer. She employs the 4 E's of speaking: excellence, expertise, education, and entertainment. She combines her medical expertise, performance skills, and her exquisite singing to bring your organization exceptional programs and a totally unique experience. Don Rheem RHEEMMEDIA 8732 Preston Pl. Chevy Chase Chevy Chase (chĕv`ē), town (1990 pop. 8,559), Montgomery co., W central Md., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; founded as a village, inc. 1914. , MD 20815 Phone: 301-718-4344 Fax: 301-718-4361 E-mail: don@rheemmedia.com Web site: www.rheemmedia.com Don Rheem, award-winning communications consultant and former White House correspondent, will inspire your audience with laughter-rich tips on how to master an audience and communicate with confidence, clarity, and style. From the boardroom to media interviews, Don delivers the insider secrets to success. "The best I've witnessed in 24 years..." Royce Carlton, Inc. Carlton S. 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He is currently a football analyst and co-host of FOX NFL Sunday. , Katie Couric Katherine Anne "Katie" Couric (born January 7, 1957) is an American journalist who became well-known as co-host of NBC's Today. In 2006, she made a highly publicized move from NBC to CBS, and on September 5, 2006 she became the first woman to solo-anchor of the weekday , and Tom Peters as well as alternatives for the budget-conscious. No matter what your speaker needs, WSB's award-winning service and speakers are within your reach. Mary Kaye For Mary Kay Cosmetics, see . Mary Kaye (born January 9 1924- died February 17, 2007) [1], sometimes called the "First Lady of Rock and Roll", was a guitarist and performer who was active in the 1950s and 1960's. Sawyer-Morse. Ph.D. WellDiet 205 1/2 Montclair, #III San Antonio, TX 78209 Phone: 210-829-7597 Fax: 210-829-7325 E-mail: marykaye@welldiet.com Web site: www.welldiet.com Offering an extensive background in health, wellness, and nutrition, Mary Kaye works with individuals and associations to promote powerful personal performance from the inside out. Her sparkling style gives audiences real life solutions and practical strategies for addressing some of today's most challenging issues: stress, emotional wellness, managing change, and understanding the connection between mind and body. Willie Jolley Willie Jolley Worldwide P.O. Box 55459 Washington, DC 20040 Phone: 800-487-8899 Fax: 202-722-1180 E-mail: info@williejolley.com Web site: www.williejolley.com Mr. Jolley works with organizations who want to do more, be more, and achieve more in the areas of sales, leadership, and change. Wal-Mart, SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Southwester south·west·er also sou'·west·er n. 1. A storm or gale blowing from the southwest. 2. A waterproof hat of material such as plastic, oilskin, or canvas, with a broad brim behind to protect the neck. Bell, and NECTechnologies used Mr. Jolley's message on "how to stage stellar comebacks" to focus their teams on achieving their personal and professional objectives. Best selling author of A Setback Is A Setup Far A Comeback; It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life. RELATED ARTICLE: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RESOURCES According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the U.S. Copyright Office, the following types of works are eligible for copyright protection: * literary works; * musical works, including any accompanying words; * dramatic works, including any accompanying music; * pantomimes and choreographic cho·re·og·ra·phy n. pl. cho·re·og·ra·phies 1. a. The art of creating and arranging dances or ballets. b. A work created by this art. 2. works; * pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works; * motion pictures and other audiovisual works; * sound recordings; and * architectural works. The categories are interpreted broadly. Computer programs can be registered as "literary works." For more information about copyright protection in the United States, see www.loc.gov/copyright/circ1.html. Spurred by Internet issues, the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization has negotiated a global copyright treaty. The National Speakers Association provides intellectual property guidelines helpful to both speakers and associations. See details at www.nsaspeaker.org/media_center/intellectual_property.shtml. For explanations of music licensing issues, see the Web sites of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a non-profit performance rights organisation that protects its members' musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music, whether via a broadcast or live performance, and compensating (www.ascap.com/licensing) and Broadcast Music Inc. (www.bmi.com/licensing). Linda C. Chandler, a freelance writer based in Dallas, is former editor of the Dallas Medical Journal and The Meeting Professional. E-mail: linda.chandler@verizon.net. |
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