Released on = October 9, 2006, 1:48 pm

Press Release Author = American Idol Presenter Event comes to Michigan

Industry = Management

Press Release Summary = On Saturday, October 21, the NSA-Michigan American Idol:
Professional Presenter Edition will come to Michigan at Ann Arbor’s Holiday Inn
North.

Press Release Body = On Saturday, October 21, the NSA-Michigan American Idol:
Professional Presenter Edition will come to Michigan at Ann Arbor’s Holiday Inn
North.

In the first session, starting at 8:30 in the morning, Darren LeCroix, the 2001
World Champion of Public Speaking, will present a power-packed session aimed at
anyone who speaks or does any sort of presentations in their job. He’ll cover such
topics as: “The biggest mistake presenters make,” “How to craft a “killer” opening,”
and “How to close your presentation with power and style.”

Following lunch, which is provided, a panel of three experts, including LeCroix,
will evaluate American-Idol-style, presentations by a number of professional
speakers. Joining the all-star panel will be C. Leslie Charles, CSP, author and
speaker, and Mike Pallin, speaker, coach and president of the Floyd Wickman Team.

The event is sponsored by the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers Association.
The total session is open to everyone, with tickets priced at $99 ($129 after
October 11th). For those who sign-up by October 14 will receive a bonus of $200 in
webinars from LeCroix. For further information and reservations, contact Amy Jones
at 800-990-7726 or register through www.nsamichigan.org.

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m Networking
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Event (lunch included)
Holiday Inn near the University of Michigan
(3600 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, (734) 769-9800)
Lunch included in the registration fee
Contact NSA-Michigan



Web Site = http://www.nsamichigan.org

Contact Details = Ralph Roberts
Director of Public Relations
National Speakers Association — Michigan
(586) 751-0000
ralphroberts@ralphroberts.com