Re: Finding Places To Speak

**C* U* <c*@sbcglobal.net>**

Hi Sheri,
Is there a Garden Clubs of Indiana organization? In Chicago, I always  
put my name into the Garden Clubs of Illinois speaker's directory,  
updated yearly, which gives a list/ description of each program I do.  
They have a nominal charge for inclusion in the directory. Every  
speaker lists his/her fee, which ranges from $100 to $500. Some  
charge for mileage.  The only time I don't get paid is when I'm  
speaking at the Chicago Flower Show, which doesn't pay anybody, but  
the exposure makes it  worth doing anyway.

There are lots of garden clubs in the Chicago area and they all  
expect to pay for their programs. Indiana may be different, of  
course, but if you're close enough to Indianapolis, I would think  
that its garden clubs would expect to pay for their speakers.
Carolyn Ulrich
On Dec 24, 2007, at 5:38 PM, Sheri Ann Richerson wrote:

> I hope everyone is having a safe and wonderful holiday season!
>
>
>
> I am starting to work on promotion for next year and was wondering  
> if anyone
> would share some tips on how to find speaking engagements. I am  
> looking for
> some that are close enough to me that I can get there and back in a  
> days
> time. I also need gigs that pay which is where I run into the biggest
> problem. They want me to speak but cannot afford to compensate me.
>
>
>
> Is there a site that lists upcoming garden related workshops and other
> events? How does one go about finding all of the garden clubs in  
> the state?
>
>
>
> So far I only have one speaking engagement for next year set up. My  
> goal is
> to make $2,000 from speaking engagements in 2008 so I really need  
> to get on
> this now! My average fee, depending on the program, is between $50  
> and $100
> plus expenses.
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> Thanks and Happy Holidays!
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> Sheri
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