There are many benefits to belonging to a local notary networking group. You can enjoy the cameraderie of others in your field, share marketing tips, assist with education and industry updates, and find notaries you can refer for assignments when you’re not available. Why would you want to help others become more professional when they could be your competition? Simple: what goes around comes around. You will take away from the meeting as much as you put into it. Volunteer, get involved. Networking can be a positive addition to your life, both professionally and personally.
If you are coordinating or attending meetings in your area, please email us with information on your next event.
CALIFORNIA
Southern California Network: Quarterly events are always filled with fun, excitement, and learning opportunities. It’s a great chance to get to know your fellow notaries, win prizes, and network with each other. This group is in it’s fifth year. Contact: Barbara Linker, Mobile Notary, 858-565-2346, barbara@linker-mobile-notary.com.
California NSA Network: Here’s great usage of modern technology – monthly meetings in a chat room! You can network without leaving your home! Get together online the second Saturday of each month and chat with other serious career professionals. This group focuses on marketing. You must be an experienced notary signing agent and commit to promoting the network. Learn more at the California NSA Network website.
Elite Notary Network: This group of Professional Notaries comes together to bring ideas, marketing techniques, stories, learning workshops, and technical trouble-shooting contributions to the table! This exciting organization rocks with modern and innovative ideas that are proven to help each member get noticed and get jobs! We bring notaries together and get to know each other to develop a strong referral base and relationship within our group. The Elite Notary Network is in its first year and is going very strong and growing fast despite the ever-changing economy. Contact Cynthia James at 951-440-9928 or thedocxpert@gmail.com for additional info.
LOUISIANA
Louisiana Notary Association’s “Shop Talks”: Monthly and bi-monthly meetings are regularly held throughout the state in the following cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport and the Northshore. Shop Talks are “dutch treat” learning opportunities that involve guest speakers and hands-on workshops. Join local fellow notaries to network and learn. For more information, contact the LNA corporate office at 225-927-7001 or visit LNA’s Web Calendar for this month’s meetings and agendas.
NEW JERSEY
NJ Notary Association: Monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of the month (except for July and August) at the Lawrenceville Library. Plans are underway to add the Old Bridge Library as an alternate meeting site. Join this message board to have emails delivered to your email account: NJNA Messageboard. Where: Lawrenceville Library, Southbound Route #1, Intersection with Darrah Lane, North of Trenton, phone 609-882-9246 or 609-989-6920. Contact: Alice Tulecki, NJNotaryNetwork@worldnet.att.net