Joan Detz Speaker Services

Congratulations to Karen Leniart, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection!  Karen has attended several of my speechwriting seminars over the years. Her speech, “Let’s Get You Home”, was selected for a 2010 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award by the National Association of Government Communicators.

NAGC will present all of the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen awards at its 2010 Communications School (Hyatt Regency Bethesda, May 17-19).   To learn more about NAGC and its highly respected awards program, visit www.nagconline.org.

My good wishes to Karen, for a distinguished record of speechwriting!

Mark your calendars.  NAGC’s annual conference offers an outstanding learning opportunity.  I’ll be offering more info in the weeks ahead.

May 17-21, 2010 – NAGC Communications School Transparency & Technology Advancing Government Communications, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, MD, USA 

A special courtesy to the military folks who have attended my speechwriting seminars over the years:

If you have any questions about the “final draft” for tomorrow’s speeches, please feel welcome to email me (off blog).  I’ll be glad to answer your questions individually. 

It’s truly a pleasure working with you in my speechwriting seminars, and I’ll be glad to help you honor Veterans Day with memorable speeches.

My best to you all … Joan

NAGC (the National Association of Government Communicators) will hold ”The Science of Communications” workshop on Monday, May 18, in Washington DC.

To learn more, visit www.nagconline.org

I just returned from teaching an “Advanced Speechwriting” workshop at NAGC’s annual Communications School (Orlando).  I also attended a wide variety of sessions … all outstanding.  I made a lot of notes, which I’ll be sharing on this blog in the coming days/weeks. 

NAGC is an excellent professional organization for government communicators at local, state and federal organizations.  It’s also a great network for consultants and freelancers who want to work with government agencies.   

By the way:  If anyone ever doubted the important work contributed by government communicators, two words speak volumes:  “swine flu.”  Kudos to the local, state and federal communicators who bring critical information to the American public. 

I’m delighted to say:  On Thursday, April 23, I’ll be offering a session on “Advanced Speechwriting” at NAGC’s annual Communications School (April 22-24, Orlando FL).  NAGC is a fine professional organization, and I’m pleased to volunteer my time whenever possible. 

Learn more about NAGC’s conference agenda at www.nagconline.org.  Each year, they run an outstanding conference - and you can be sure you’ll walk away with a wealth of practical information.

If you’re able to attend, please feel welcome to stop by my session and ask any speechwriting questions you might have.  I’ll be glad to help.