SpeakerNews.com - Platform® -- The International Platform Association®2024-03-29T09:08:27Zhttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/feed/allFree and paid membership levels are offeredhttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/free-and-paid-membership-levels-are-offered2020-09-14T05:56:18.000Z2020-09-14T05:56:18.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><h3>Free and paid membership levels are offered.<br /><br />Free Membership --- We serve the speaking industry with free memberships for professional facilitator groups who help speakers get gigs:<br /><br />1) Speaker Bureaus like those qualified by being <a href="http://www.ISABweb.org">www.ISABweb.org</a> members.<br />2) Bona-fide speaker associations from Global Speakers Federation <a href="http://www.GlobalSpeakersFederation.net">www.GlobalSpeakersFederation.net</a>.<br />3) Web sites for speakers like TEDx & Innovation women <a href="https://innovationwomen.com">https://innovationwomen.com</a><br />4) Associations of speaker bureaus, like IASB and EASB<br />5) Meeting Planner Associations like Meeting Professionals International<br />6) Specific industry thought leading individuals like: Corbin Ball & Nick Borelli.<br /><br />Paid Membership for professional speakers, TEDx speakers, experts, authors and newsmakers.<br />Standard membership is $95 a year.<br /><br />We offer special rates for:<br />1) Speakers associated with our facilitator members -- $75.<br />2) IPA Legacy members who joined before 2001 -- $45.<br />3) Senior membership for those 70 and over -- $35.<br />4) Master Accounts with 12 seats at $495.<br />5) Life membership: $1,000.<br /><br />Register here without immediate payment. We reach out to verify acceptance of membership and offer payment by credit card or billing by invoice if you prefer.</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.expertclick.com/Expert/JoinAsAnIPAMember.aspx">https://www.expertclick.com/Expert/JoinAsAnIPAMember.aspx</a></p>
<p> </p></div>Megan Taylor Morrison -- Co-working from Home Joins The International Platform Association.https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/megan-taylor-morrison-co-working-from-home-joins-the-internationa2020-03-30T10:39:04.000Z2020-03-30T10:39:04.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p> </p>
<p>March 30, 2020</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Megan Taylor Morrison -- Co-working from Home Joins The International Platform Association.</p>
<p>Featured in the New York Times, March 16, 2020;</p>
<p><span style="font-size:2em;">Working at Home? Self-Isolation Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:2em;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}4273996053,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}4273996053,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="577" alt="4273996053?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p id="article-summary" class="css-ns7wfp e1wiw3jv0">Technology offers simple ways to help approximate the experience of being with others.</p>
<p>See the New York Times story here:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/opinion/coronavirus-self-isolation.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/opinion/coronavirus-self-isolation.html</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Her News Release as published on March 20, 2020.</p>
<div class="Container">
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Working From ome Doesn't Have To Be Lonely</strong></span></p>
<p>Virtual Coworking Can Boost Connection and Productivity</p>
<p>Megan Taylor Morrison FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 17, 2020)<br /><br />559-286-8963</p>
<p><a href="mailto:megan@megantaylormorrison.com">megan@megantaylormorrison.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thethrivingcreator.com">www.thethrivingcreator.com</a></p>
<p>During the COVID pandemic, social isolation is critical for our physical health. Physical health is not the only consideration, however.</p>
<p>"Losing touch with others can have a significant impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing," said Megan Taylor Morrison, the founder of The Thriving Creator Virtual Coworking Community. "As social isolation continues, it's important we find safe ways to connect with others"Virtual coworking provides one way.</p>
<p>"Virtual coworking, in its simplest form, is a video conference where you get work done,"<br /><br />Morrison said. "Each of the calls is run by a facilitator who helps you stay on task"<br /><br />At the beginning of each session, the facilitator asks participants what they will accomplish, as well as poses an additional question: What's your biggest distraction, and can you ignore it for the next two hours? What attitude do you want to bring to your work today? At the end of the ach person's progress.</p>
<p>"People often tell me these coworking hours are the most productive time during their week,"Morrison says. "It creates grea</p>
<p>As participants get to know one another better -- both through coworking and through the virtual coffee chats -- they grow their sense of community and start to root each other on.<br /><br />If you're craving more connection or feeling your productivity lag, join a virtual coworking community or start your own. To start your own, consider the following tips:</p>
<p>1) Use Zoom Video Conferencing: After trying several platforms, Morrison decided on this one. It's affordable and you can run meetings for up to 24 hours.</p>
<p>2) Collaborate with at least 5 people: This way, if a few people can't make the session,<br /><br />you'll still have a quorum.</p>
<p>3) Maintain your agenda: It's all too easy for virtual coworking to become a virtual hangout. Make sure everyone who comes knows this is a time to work, not to socialize.</p>
<div class="Container"> </div>
</div>
<div class="SpacerDiv"> </div>
<div class="Container">Megan Taylor Morrison</div>
<div class="Container">Marietta, GA</div>
<p> </p>
<p>See her Platform page here: <a href="https://www.expertclick.com/Platform/19-5149">https://www.expertclick.com/Platform/19-5149</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>My pleaure to include her.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>--MItchell Davis</p>
<p>IPA Director General</p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}4274004790,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}4274004790,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="4274004790?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>She says:</p>
<p>I am a world traveler, the founder of Dance Adventures, and a professional coach who works with entrepreneurs to achieve holistic success. I support them in:</p>
<ul>
<li>scaling their business in a sustainable, fulfilling way</li>
<li>building a community of like-minded creators</li>
<li>creating a life that reflects their unique values</li>
<li>identifying and pursuing heart-centered goals</li>
<li>falling in love with themselves more deeply</li>
<li>improving self-care</li>
<li>cultivating more authenticity</li>
<li>strengthening their leadership</li>
<li>deepening relationships</li>
<li>And more</li>
</ul>
<div class="Container"> </div>
<div class="Container"> </div></div>Thanks for the Twitter follow. Do you seek speaking opportunities?https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/thanks-for-the-twitter-follow-do-you-seek-speaking-opportunities2019-02-23T13:27:21.000Z2019-02-23T13:27:21.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p>Thanks for the Twitter follow. </p>
<p>Do you seek speaking opportunities? </p>
<p>The International Platform Association is a speakers' association founded in 1831 by Daniel Webster. </p>
<p>Due to your stature as a leading professional speaker you can join free. </p>
<p>We promote you with a Platform page on the web that includes your social media and link to your website.</p>
<p>See more at our website: <a href="http://www.internationalplatform.org/">http://www.InternationalPlatform.org</a>   Join free when you click on the "Join" button in the top bar of the site. </p>
<p>Too busy to fill out forms? …simply reply with "Do it for me," and I'll set it up and send you your user id and password. </p>
<p>Call me with any questions – (202) 333-5000 rings on my desk.  Mitchell P. Davis, <a href="mailto:CEO@InternationalPlatform.org">CEO@InternationalPlatform.org</a></p>
</div>National Speakers Association’s “Stumble” Opens Door for a New “Society of Speakers” ™ to Launchhttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/national-speakers-association-s-stumble-opens-door-for-a-new-soci2014-07-31T12:23:21.000Z2014-07-31T12:23:21.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p><span class="font-size-5">National Speakers Association’s “Stumble” Opens Door for a New “Society of Speakers” ™ to Launch</span></p>
<p>New Group Focuses on Needs of Professional Speakers</p>
<p><br />
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2014 – To better meet the interests of professional speakers, a new association called the Society of Speakers™ is being formed.</p>
<p>“Professional speakers’ voices are not being heard by associations claiming to represent their interests,” said Mitchell P. Davis, CEO of the International Platform Association® (IPA), which is facilitating the launch of the group, but will not play a role in day-to-day operations. “Speakers have unique issues that cannot be addressed by associations that try to be everything to everyone.”</p>
<p>Further fueling the need for the new group was the widespread disenchantment from members of the National Speakers Association (NSA) who protested a proposed name change to “Platform,” and the acknowledged use of the “Platform” brand by others in the speaking industry. NSA announced they would not use the name “Platform” shortly thereafter.</p>
<p>Shep Hyken, the NSA president, called the name change a “stumble, ” in his video announcing the rollback.</p>
<p>The resulting furor from NSA members who posted hundreds of messages on social media sites revealed the flaws in NSA’s organizational structure, including the policy flaw in governance that members do not directly select the board of directors, officers or president.</p>
<p>Mr. Davis said “I was flabbergasted NSA would attempt to usurp our ‘Platform’ brand. When NSA members began joining our association, we knew it was time to act to create a highly focused society. We listened to the chatter and read hundreds of blog posts and tweets.”</p>
<p>“The Society of Speakers™ is a new entity and brand we’ve developed to meet the demand for a speaker-focused entity, just for speakers and run by speakers,” he said. “We do hope to work with NSA by creating a new charter from the ground up to reflect the needs of professional speakers.”</p>
<p>The Society of Speakers will hold its founding meeting on August 7 in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of speakers have been invited. The name, domains, and pending trademark for Society of Speakers will be provided to the invited speakers who, as founding members, will control that intellectual property.</p>
<p>“The formation of this new Society of Speakers will be the main event at IPA’s 184th Year annual meeting,” said Mr. Davis. Founded in 1831, the International Platform Association (IPA) is one of America’s oldest associations with a rich history of famed speakers.</p>
<p>Full information is at the www.InternationalPlatform.org website.</p>
<p>References and resources:</p>
<p>1-July 3 blog posts about NSA to Platform name change<br />
http://mikekim.tv/michael-hyatt-platform-nsa/<br />
http://ryanavery.com/the-pros-and-cons-for-changing-the-name-of-nsa/<br />
2-July 12 Name Change Retraction Video by NSA President, Shep Hyken:<br />
http://youtu.be/jkZKeKKfhFE</p>
<p>3-July 14th News Reports<br />
ASAE:<br />
http://associationsnow.com/2014/07/platform-collapses-speakers-group-scraps-name-change-after-outcry/</p>
<p>Ragan Communications: http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/National_Speakers_Associations_name_change_raises_48556.aspx</p>
<p>4-International Platform Association website with announcement of Society of Speakers: http://www.InternatinalPlatform.org</p>
<p>5-Facebook Timeline:<br />
https://www.facebook.com/InternationalPlatform</p>
<p>6-IPA Archives:<br />
http://www.internationalplatform.org/archive/ipa-archive-click-on-image-to-visit-the-live-archive<br />
<br />
-30-</p>
<p>Media Only<br />
Contact:<br />
Mitchell P. Davis, CEO of International Platform Association<br />
202-333-5000<br />
CEO@InternationalPlatform.org</p>
<p><br />
Source: International Platform Association</p>
</div>Program for August 7 IPA Meetinghttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/program-for-august-7-ipa-meeting2014-07-25T02:15:02.000Z2014-07-25T02:15:02.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View IPA 2014 Final Program Front on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/228501794/IPA-2014-Final-Program-Front" style="text-decoration: underline;">IPA 2014 Final Program Front</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<p><iframe id="doc_92636" width="100%" height="600" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/228501794/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-nnq2uYkggnmwSoe2Jscs&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" name="doc_92636"></iframe></p>
<p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View IPA 2014 Final Program Back on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/228501793/IPA-2014-Final-Program-Back" style="text-decoration: underline;">IPA 2014 Final Program Back</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<p><iframe id="doc_66302" width="100%" height="600" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/228501793/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-BBdvRggxu0hpU1rtejJS&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" name="doc_66302"></iframe></p>
<p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View Cast Members for the IPA184 on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/235027779/Cast-Members-for-the-IPA184" style="text-decoration: underline;">Cast Members for the IPA184</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<p><iframe id="doc_21302" width="100%" height="600" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/235027779/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-bJTCS7kqZAtyP6rGvQ8H&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" name="doc_21302"></iframe></p>
</div>FDR to be portrayed by Delmas Woodhttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/fdr-to-be-portrayed-by-delmas-wood2014-07-25T01:53:47.000Z2014-07-25T01:53:47.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393715?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393715?profile=original" width="351" class="align-full"></a></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p></div>Jackie Joyner Kersee - Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field to be portrayed by Vishani Satterfieldhttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/jackie-joyner-kersee-olympic-gold-medalist-in-track-field-to-be-p2014-07-24T16:48:16.000Z2014-07-24T16:48:16.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393699?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393699?profile=original" width="576" class="align-full"></a></p>
<p></p>
<p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View Vis Hani Miller ResumeFilename: VishaniMillerResume.pdf on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/235025949/Vis-Hani-Miller-ResumeFilename-VishaniMillerResume-pdf" style="text-decoration: underline;">Vis Hani Miller ResumeFilename: VishaniMillerResume.pdf</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<p><iframe id="doc_94815" name="doc_94815" width="100%" height="600" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/235025949/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-sdv88mohclLlEhEqASHV&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></p></div>John Johnson - Ebony Magazine -- To be portrayed by Michael Pattersonhttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/john-johnson-ebony-magazine-to-be-portrayed-by-michael-patterson2014-07-24T16:45:17.000Z2014-07-24T16:45:17.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393711?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393711?profile=original" width="480" class="align-full"></a></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View Michael J Patterson on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/234983224/Michael-J-Patterson" style="text-decoration: underline;">Michael J Patterson</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/234983224/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-A2JUcKNtgIjupRBjWrD1&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" id="doc_35352" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" name="doc_35352"></iframe></div>Marshall Field - founder of Marshall Field and Company to be portrayed by Ron Plantinghttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/marshall-field-founder-of-marshall-field-and-company-to-be-portra2014-07-24T16:37:55.000Z2014-07-24T16:37:55.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393781?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393781?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"></a></p>
<p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View Ron Filename: Ron_Planting_bio.doPlanting Bio on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/234982631/Ron-Filename-Ron-Planting-bio-doPlanting-Bio" style="text-decoration: underline;">Ron Filename: Ron_Planting_bio.doPlanting Bio</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/234982631/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-sCKN10hOujivPCnSOSnU&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" id="doc_90627" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" name="doc_90627"></iframe></div>Marjorie Merryweather Post - Socialite, Post Cereals to be portrayed by Gale Nemechttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/marjorie-merryweather-post-socialite-post-cereals-to-be-portrayed2014-07-24T16:35:21.000Z2014-07-24T16:35:21.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393785?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393785?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"></a></p>
<p></p>
<p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View Gale Nemec Credits 571-214-4222 Film,TV, Theatre 2012-1 on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/234982482/Gale-Nemec-Credits-571-214-4222-Film-TV-Theatre-2012-1" style="text-decoration: underline;">Gale Nemec Credits 571-214-4222 Film,TV, Theatre 2012-1</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/234982482/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-wXzbpx21n7AnAv15cX4w&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" id="doc_69547" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" name="doc_69547"></iframe></div>John Rolfe, Husband of Pocahontas to speak at IPA Meeting -- Portrayed by Descendant John L Rolf.https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/john-rolf-husband-of-pocahontas-to-speak-at-ipa-meeting-portrayed2014-07-24T16:12:14.000Z2014-07-24T16:12:14.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p align="center"><b><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393791?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393697?profile=original" width="180" class="align-full"></a>JOHN L. ROLFE</b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Author of <b><i>AMERICA’S FIRST ENTREPRENEUR</i></b>, John L. Rolfe is a retired Philadelphia lawyer who loves public speaking. Rolfe speaks about the man who originated the unique American spirit of entrepreneurship nearly 400 years ago and the odyssey that made him America’s first entrepreneur, his namesake John Rolfe.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p align="center"><b>JOHN ROLFE</b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>400 years ago, in 1614, John Rolfe married Pocahontas, his second most important accomplishment. The resulting Peace of Pocahontas allowed enough English to survive in Virginia for the colony to succeed politically. John Rolfe’s most important accomplishment was growing tobacco, the cash crop that saved the financially struggling colony.</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393773?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393773?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"></a></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>Mr Rolfe stated: I'm a collateral descendant, not a direct line. John Rolfe's only son Thomas Rolfe had no sons. John Rolfe had a daughter with his 3rd wife. So there are no John Rolfes who are direct descendants. I don't know what generation, but it must be about 20.</span></p></div>The Illinois State Society Players will present cameo appearances at the 184th IPA Meeting.https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/the-illinois-state-society-players-will-present-cameo-appearances2014-07-22T17:04:25.000Z2014-07-22T17:04:25.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p>The Illinois State Society Players will present cameo appearances at the 184th IPA Meeting.</p>
<p>More information to follow.</p>
<p></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/WFBYKpl5Tss" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
</div>How to Register for Speaker Society Meeting.https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/how-to-register-for-speaker-society-metting2014-07-18T20:56:05.000Z2014-07-18T20:56:05.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-platform-association-184th-meeting-chautauqua-tickets-9992416587</span></p>
</div>Speaker Society to be formed on August 7, 2014https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/speakersociety-org-to-be-fromed-on-august-7-20142014-07-18T12:44:10.000Z2014-07-18T12:44:10.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View IPA Invite on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/234391105/IPA-Invite" style="text-decoration: underline;">IPA Invite</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<p><iframe id="doc_45353" name="doc_45353" width="100%" height="600" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/234391105/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-sAcWKvIMRB3hWu0nFfXN&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">Americas leading professional speakers</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">-- the top 100 --</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">are being been invited to Mayflower Hotel</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">in Washington, DC.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">Date: Thursday, August 7th </span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">Event at 8 PM.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">Objective of the meeting: to ratify a charter, </span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">then elect officers for a new non-profit they will control!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">This new "Speaker Society" will be a stand-alone </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">association of the speakers</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">who join and manage it.  </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">IPA will not be involved in the affairs of this new entity.  </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">all IPA is doing is providing a forum </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">for 100 speakers to create their own entity. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The following domain names will be released the </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">new entity the speakers create at the event.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">SpeakerSociety.org</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">societyofspeakers.com</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">societyofspeakers.net</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">societyofspeakers.org</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">societyspeakers.com</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">speakersplatformsociety.com</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">societyofplatformspeakers.com</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">and pending trademark on "Society of Speakers."</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">For updated information, please follow @IntlPlatform</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">or call Mitchell Davis at (202) 333-5000</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">If you have been invited, click on this link below to register.<br />
A two dollar donation is requested on the on-line form, please.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5">This is an invitation only event.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-5"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-platform-association-184th-meeting-chautauqua-tickets-9992416587" target="_blank"><span class="font-size-5">Click here for tickets for the event</span></a></span></p>
<p align="center"></p>
<p align="center"></p>
<p style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;"><a title="View IPA Invite on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/234391105/IPA-Invite" style="text-decoration: underline;">IPA Invite</a> by <a title="View Mitchell Davis's profile on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/expertclick" style="text-decoration: underline;">Mitchell Davis</a></p>
<p><iframe id="doc_45353" name="doc_45353" width="100%" height="600" src="//www.scribd.com/embeds/234391105/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-sAcWKvIMRB3hWu0nFfXN&show_recommendations=true" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
</div>Three Sites SpeakerNews.com SpeakerNews.net SpeakerNews.orghttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/three-sites-speakernews-com-speakernews-net-speakernews-org2014-07-17T13:19:51.000Z2014-07-17T13:19:51.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p>SpeakerNews.com --- International Platform Association</p>
<p>SpeakerNews.net -- Forward to SpeakerNet News.</p>
<p></p>
<p>SpeakerNews.org http://www.globalspeakers.net/category/newsbrief/</p>
<p>Both the DotNet and DotCom were released under the theory the IPA should not confuse web searchers</p>
<p></p>
<p><span>The International Platform Association was founded in 1831 by American diplomat Daniel Webster (1782-1852) and educator Josiah Holbrook. (1788-1854). Holbrook was the principal founder of the Lyceum movement in 19th Century America. The original name was the American Lyceum Association. The Lyceum movement was a venue for lectures, debates, and musical, religious, entertainment, and educational presentations for adults. After the Civil War, many lyceums which had been devoted to science and manufacturing advances also opened their doors to vaudeville entertainers. In some ways, the Lyceums of the 19th Century were like C-SPAN today. In 1918, the name changed again to International Lyceum and Chatuaqua Association (ILCA); the word “Chatauqua” was dropped in 1932. The last name change in 1947 was to International Platform Association, which has remained the name to this day.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393704?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393704?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left" style="padding: 10px;"></a></p></div>7 Tips Before Hiring a Celebrity By Rita Tateel, President, The Celebrity Sourcehttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/7-tips-before-hiring-a-celebrity-by-rita-tateel-president-the-cel2014-07-16T09:56:17.000Z2014-07-16T09:56:17.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p class="Default" align="center"></p>
<p class="Default" align="center"><span style="color: #000000;" class="font-size-5"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center"><span style="color: #000000;" class="font-size-5"><strong>7 Tips Before Hiring a Celebrity</strong></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center"><span style="color: #000000;" class="font-size-5"><strong>By Rita Tateel, President, The Celebrity Source</strong></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center"> </p>
<p class="Default">Most people will agree that celebrities bring visibility, influence, credibility, attract more media attention and sell more tickets than most ordinary speakers.   But a celebrity can only have this impact if they are the right fit for the audience, and not all audiences are alike. </p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">If Ashton Kutcher showed up at a function for senior citizens most of those in attendance would have no idea who he was.  Not a celebrity to them.  Conversely, if Ed Asner attended a Spring Break event people would wonder what ‘loser’ brought grandpa along? Certainly not a celebrity to them!  But switch the celebrity with the audience and you’ve got a hit on your hands! </p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">In other words, “celebrity” is defined by the audience.  I define celebrity as anyone well-known, in the public eye, within their field of discipline.  This means that celebrity status is not just relegated to entertainment and sports figures.  It can be a celebrated author, chef, business tycoon or scientist…it all depends on the audience.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">Irrespective of type, what all celebrities have in common is that fame comes with its own set of landmines to traverse.  Our job is to help our clients avoid these landmines and ensure that our clients get the most ROI from the celebrity they hire, so here are 7 tips to help steer you in that same direction.  </p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><b>1) Put Yourself in the Celebrity’s Shoes</b></p>
<p class="Default">Before you ask a celebrity to attend an event or participate in a project, ask yourself this question as though you were that celebrity: “Why should I do this?”</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">If money doesn’t matter and you can afford to pay a celebrity whatever they want, that’s great!  But when budgets are tight, or slim to none, there are other elements which could motivate a celebrity to say “yes” beyond money. </p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">When we first start working with a client we will ask them many questions in order to determine all the possible factors which might help motivate a celebrity to accept the request. Motivators might include a personal connection to a cause or concern, media exposure for something they wish to promote, personal interest in the activity, personal connections to the city, the fun/exclusivity of the event, who else is participating, business opportunities, perks and gifts, or simply because of who asked them.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><b>2) Make A List</b></p>
<p class="Default">The celebrity said “yes” now what?  Celebrities and their representatives can become very demanding and difficult to work with if the celebrity feels insecure about his or her involvement. The best way to help make celebrities (and their representatives) feel secure is to demonstrate that you have considered every little detail and have anticipated their every question and need.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">Once a celebrity has agreed to participate, we will make a list of absolutely everything he or she might want to know or need…every question this person might have, from the moment they leave home until the moment they return…from arrival to departure.  We then list of all the answers in a document for the celebrity with all the information in an easy to read format. It’s one of the reasons celebrities have told us they like working with us…the attention to detail.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><b>3) Respect Their Time</b></p>
<p class="Default">Time is a celebrity’s most valuable commodity, so don’t waste it! There are so many people wanting a piece of the celebrity’s time, so they have to ensure that the time they do give you is time well spent. Therefore, ask for the least amount of time that will fulfill your needs. Don’t ask celebrities to arrive too early and never make them wait!</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><b>4) Keep Briefings Brief</b></p>
<p class="Default">When a celebrity briefing session is necessary, determine whether it must be in person, or if the briefing can be handled by phone, e-mail or Skype. Of course, we would all rather meet celebrities in person, but remember my tip #3—that “time is their most valuable commodity.” So use alternative communication methods for briefings whenever possible.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><b>5) Avoid Deluging Stars With Too Much Data</b></p>
<p class="Default">Celebrities won’t want to memorize lots of facts and figures—unless they are being paid quite handsomely. Therefore, I recommend no more than 4-5 bullet points of the most important information you want your celebrity to remember and communicate to the media or others in attendance.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">We always e-mail briefing notes in advance and also prepare a small “cheat-card” to hand the celebrity discretely when they arrive. </p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><b>6) Retain a Celebrity Strategist</b></p>
<p class="Default">When you’re trying to secure a celebrity for a speaking engagement, PR/marketing campaign or special event, having the correct phone number or e-mail of their representative is usually not enough. Contacting, negotiating and working with celebrities requires a great deal of knowledge about the industry and an understanding of the current celebrity marketplace.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">There are also specialized rules of protocol and strategies to employ when trying to engage the celebrity community, not to mention the myriad of details that can make or break a project. And most importantly, having strong relationships with the celebrities and their representatives can save an immense amount of time, money and frustration!</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p>A good Celebrity Strategist knows what to do, what not to do, and can suggest ideas you probably have never thought of.  Among other things they should know help guide you to consider The right strategist A strategist would be able to guide someone as to which celebrity(s) may be “trending" NOW, Today, and thus REALLY impact attendance and or credibility of the brand hiring the celebThat’s why it’s important to involve your Strategist in the planning process from the beginning.  </p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default">Just as you wouldn’t hire a carpenter to perform knee surgery or a plumber to represent you in court, it doesn’t make sense to engage celebrities on your own or trust another individual or agency who is not a specialist in this area. Hire a Strategist with experience and a proven track record of success.  It will save you time, money and frustration in the end.</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><b>7) Don’t make any promises you can’t keep and do keep all of the promises you make</b></p>
<p class="Default">This business is so much about relationships. The quickest way to ruin a relationship with a celebrity and/or their representative is not to come through with something that was promised, or take advantage of the situation and ask the celebrity to do things on the spot that were not part of the initial request/negotiation.  Stick to your word, be honest throughout, show kindness and concern and you will be rewarded!</p>
<p class="Default"> </p>
<p class="Default"><i>By Rita Tateel, President, The Celebrity Source 323-651-3300</i> <a href="mailto:Rita@CelebritySource.com"><i>Rita@CelebritySource.com</i></a> <i> </i><a href="http://www.celebritysource.com/"><i>www.celebritysource.com</i></a> <i> </i></p>
<p class="Default">Follow Rita Tateel on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/celebritysource">http://twitter.com/celebritysource</a>  </p>
<p class="Default">Connect on LinkedIn at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/celebritysource">http://www.linkedin.com/in/celebritysource</a>  </p>
<p>Like Us on Face Book <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CelebritySource">http://www.facebook.com/CelebritySource</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p align="center">8033 Sunset Boulevard #2500, Los Angeles, California 90046</p>
<p align="center">Tel. (323) 651-3300 · Fax (323) 651-3397 · <a href="mailto:Info@CelebritySource.com">Info@CelebritySource.com</a> · <a href="http://www.celebritysource.com/">www.CelebritySource.com</a> · @celebritysource</p>
</div>NationalSpeakersSociety.org -- Pledged to the NSA #nsa14 @nsaspeaker #MichaelHyatthttps://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/NSA-Name-Change2014-07-12T00:28:42.000Z2014-07-12T00:28:42.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p>We know NSA is looking for a good name that is not be confused with the other NSA.</p>
<p>So, let all get together and solve this.</p>
<p>---Mitchell Davis, CEO, International Platform Association  -- Founded in 1831 by Daniel Webster</p>
<p>"International Platform Association" is a Registered United States Trademark</p>
<p></p>
<p>To get started:</p>
<p>I have registered this set of domains to ensure they are in the NSA domain pool.   ... and pledge them to NSA:</p>
<p><a href="Http://www.NationalSpeakersSociety.org" target="_blank">Http://www.NationalSpeakersSociety.org</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.NationalSpeakerSociety.org" target="_blank">http://www.NationalSpeakerSociety.org</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.NationalSpeakersSociety.com" target="_blank">http://www.NationalSpeakersSociety.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.NationalSpeakerSociety.org" target="_blank">http://www.NationalSpeakerSociety.org</a></p>
<p>I have pointed all to NSAspeaker.org</p>
<p>We pledge these domains to the NSA and will release without cost.</p>
<p>They may not be exactly right, but at least this way they will not be lost to squatters, and in the event someone looking for the Association thinks Society, then they will still get to the right place.</p>
<p>Mr. Hyken:  Please advise you'd like them, and I'll find more to send you</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>---Mitchell Davis</p>
<p></p>
<p>P.S.:   </p>
<p>We have acquired <a href="http://www.PlatformBooks.com" target="_blank">http://www.PlatformBooks.com</a> and pointed it to www.PlatformBook.com </p>
<p>We hope Mr. Hyatt writes many, many more great books.</p>
<p>This is pledged to Michael Hyatt, and will release at no cost.</p>
<p>I had a great conversation with Mr. Hyatt, and both of us look forward to a good outcome for all.</p>
<p></p>
<p>P.P.S.</p>
<p>We have gifted <a href="http://www.SpeakerNews.net" target="_blank">http://www.SpeakerNews.net</a> to Rebecca Morgan due to the suggestion that is was confusing with her SpeakerNetNews.com brand.</p>
<p></p>
<p>I urge others to release domains that really belong to someone else -- that way we can bring order to this, and benefit all.</p>
<p></p>
<p>--Mitchell P. Davis</p>
<p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/expertclick" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/in/expertclick</a></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
</div>www.SpeakerNews.com In Search of: Editors, Contributors, and Bloggers.https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/speakernews-seek-editors-contributors-and-bloggers2014-07-10T11:13:38.000Z2014-07-10T11:13:38.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p>SpeakerNews.com will debut on July 20.</p>
<p>We need:</p>
<p>1)  Editors to manage topical sections: i.e. Motivational Speaking, Presentation Training, and more.</p>
<p>2)  Contributors with new original content.</p>
<p>3)  Bloggers who already have their own blogs with RSS feeds we can pull content from.</p>
<p>To apply please send an e-mail to: CEO@InternationalPlatform.org</p>
<p>Follow us at www.Twitter.com/IntlPlatform for updates and news</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p></p>
<p>Mitchell P. Davis</p>
<p>IPA Director General</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
</div>Born on the 4th of July. Platform Foundation(tm)https://internationalplatform.org/speakernews/born-on-the-4th-of-july-platform-foundation-tm2014-07-10T10:14:20.000Z2014-07-10T10:14:20.000ZMitchell P. Davishttps://internationalplatform.org/SpeakerBank/Mitch<div><p>The International Platform Association's new Platform Foundation(tm) to assist platform speakers to speak on a pro-bono basis for non-profit groups. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393701?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/393701?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p></div>