membership welcome packet
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Membership Welcome Packet
Welcome On behalf of the National Sales Network (NSN) Houston chapter and the executive board, I would like to welcome you to NSN, the premiere professional organization in Houston. The mission of NSN is to meet the professional and developmental needs of sales and sales management professionals. By joining NSN, you have made an excellent investment in your professional development, and we look forward to supporting your career goals!
NSN Houston is committed to making your membership worthwhile. We do this by providing opportunities in 4 key areas:
Ø Skill Development – Professional sales and sales management training and development opportunities to learn and cultivate new skills
Ø Networking – Opportunities to connect with professionals in your market and across the globe, as well as access to local and national corporate partners
Ø Community Involvement – Mentoring opportunities, chapter initiatives that serve Houston locally, and participation with the NSN National Scholarship Program
Ø Financial Return – Free or discounted admission to chapter events, and discounted Annual Conference registration
I hope that you will not only take advantage of all that NSN Houston has to offer you, but you’ll also make the decision to GET INVOLVED! Joining a committee of your interest is THE best way to maximize the benefits of the network. Please contact me at [email protected] regarding the committee of your interest, and I’ll ensure that you are introduced, welcomed, and utilized.
Please take some time to review the attached Welcome Packet. It includes a list of NSN Houston committees and their responsibilities. We are so glad you have decided to “get in the network” with NSN Houston! We look forward to being a part of your professional growth. Please don’t hesitate to reach me with any questions or concerns at [email protected].
Welcome!
Amber Doss
President, NSN Houston
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ABOUT NSN HOUSTON The Houston Chapter of the National Sales Network (NSN) is a 501 (C)(3), non-profit membership organization that was founded in 1999. We are the ONLY diverse organization in the city that is focused on sales and sales management professionals. As the 7th chapter started in the country, we currently have one of the largest membership bases within NSN and we continue to grow in membership, contacts and corporate sponsors.
OUR ACCOLADES
v 2015 Chapter of the Year Doubled Corporate Sponsors in 2015,
v Houston Chapter Member won the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2014
v Scholarships are provided annual to Texas Southern University Students
v Supported Stop Hunger Now by packaged 285,120 meals at the Stop the Hunger Now warehouse in 2015 to send across the globe to hungry people in 71 countries
v Helped provide over 12,000 meals at the Houston Food Bank in 2014
OUR HISTORY
National Sales Network (NSN) was founded by a group of African-American Sales and Sales Management professionals in Newark, New Jersey, June 1992. The initial purpose and objective was to develop a national organization that could meet the needs of the African-American Sales and Sales Management professional.
It is important to note, that although, there were industry specific African American organizations throughout the country, there was no national organization dedicated to the profession of sales for African Americans. The founders of National Sales Network were determined to establish a national organization that could serve the professional needs of the African-American sales professionals, regardless of industry, location or job level.
Since the inception of NSN in June 1992, the organization has experienced explosive growth. A total of 16 chapters have been established in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, NY/NJ, Los Angeles, Memphis, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington DC, Charlotte, Austin, Nashville and Orlando. In September of 1996 the organization conducted its first national conference in Somerset, NJ. Since that time conferences have been conducted in: Chicago 1997, Philadelphia 1998, Washington DC 1999, Atlanta 2000, Houston 2002, Detroit 2003, Dallas 2004, Chicago 2005, Atlanta 2006, Washington DC 2007, Atlanta 2009, Orlando 2010 and Houston 2011.
Conference attendance has grown significantly over the years and the NSN conference has become the premier event of the year for African-American sales professionals to attend. The conference has featured such speakers as George Fraser, Susan Taylor, Les Brown, Tony Brown, Bruce Gordon, Dennis Kimbro, Ed Gordon, Dr. Randal Pinkett, Keith Clinkscales, Cathy Hughes, Dr. Julianne Malveaux and Emmitt Smith. The conference career fair has grown to include over 40 companies that have provided major career opportunities for NSN members.
In summary, NSN was formed to fill the void created by the lack of a professional organization designed specifically for the African-American Sales and Sales Management professional. The original purpose of the organization was and still is to enhance the skill
development of Sales and Sales Management professionals while providing a forum for networking within the sales profession.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
❖ Exclusive Exposure to our Corporate Sponsors
❖ Invitations to events held by Corporate Sponsors
❖ Open Opportunities within our Corporate Sponsors Companies i.e. Medtronic Talent Acquisition Day
❖ Endless Networking Opportunities.
❖ 50% off of Resume Services
❖ Professional Headshot with our Chapter Photographer
❖ Rolling 12 Month Membership
❖ Develop Your Professional Selling Skills
❖ Opportunities to participate in Community Outreach
Initiatives
❖ Receive a National Sales Network Pin
❖ Discount on Conference Registration
MEET OUR TEAM
NSN HOUSTON NEEDS YOU!!!
The Houston Chapter of the National Sales Network (NSN) seeks individuals who would like to get involved
with the leadership of NSN. If you can bring specific skills and experiences to NSN, then we are interested
in speaking with you.
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.
- Elizabeth Andrew
If members are the bloodline of the chapter, then volunteers are the body that keeps the chapter moving
forward. NSN Houston is looking for committee volunteers for the 2016 year. We know time is of the
essence, but being a volunteer only requires a couple hours a month of your time. To become a volunteer,
you must first be a paid 2016 member of National Sales Network (nsn.site-ym.com). Second step, pick a
committee and contact the VP, Director or Chair. Third and most importantly, attend the next meeting
and/or conference call. We are looking to grow NSN Houston to new and exciting heights and that can only
be done with the help of you!
WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?
• Develop both personal and professional skills through experiential learning in a safe environment without risking your livelihood
• Receive unparalleled networking opportunities and exclusive access to key decision makers and centers of influence
• Receive exposure to leaders of major corporations and get recognition for service and leadership while building relationships before you need them
• Expand your skills in areas that you have a natural affinity for, as well as develop core skills in other areas that you have an interest in - but no experience with, creating knowledge that can increase your marketability
• Impact the success of the chapter; bolster pride, camaraderie, and team spirit; trade expertise; grow your personal brand; challenge your past achievements, be part of a winning team
NSN Committee Information
Chapter President – [email protected] Amber Doss overseas all NSN-Houston committees.
Membership Committee — [email protected] Renee’ Leblanc VP of Membership Bernedette Cay Director of Membership
Membership committee is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to recruit, retain and reclaim members to the organization.
Events Committee — [email protected] Candice Moore VP of Events Chris Greenleaf Director of Membership
Events committee is responsible for planning and executing the various events of the organization including workshops, seminars, speaker engagements, discussion panels, and networking affairs.
Marketing Committee — [email protected] Annie Wade Director of Marketing
Marketing committee is responsible for marketing the organization to the public via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This includes press releases, flyers, internal communication or any other materials used to promote the organization Finance/Business Development Committee — [email protected] Shala Walker Director of Finance LaDarrell Hopkins VP of Business Development
Finance/Business Development committee is responsible for raising money for the organization and ensuring we have capital with which to operate.
Administration Committee — [email protected] Rashida Owens Director of Administration
Administration Committee handles all NSN operations, administrative, technical and overall logistics for NSN-Houston.
Annual Conference Committee Stephanie Clark Conference Committee Chair
Annual Conference Committee is responsible for the local chapter’s contribution to participation in and attendance at the NSN annual conference.
Mentorship Committee Stephanie Clark Conference Committee Chair
Mentorship Committee is responsible for developing and implementing NSN’s efforts to cultivate relationships within and outside of the Chapter.
Chapter Sponsors