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        <description>21. GSF Presidents Leadership Travel Policy

This policy will establish a consistent and transparent policy that defines eligible leadership travel expenses for the GSF President or approved designate when conducting authorized GSF business. The policy provides clarity for current and future leadership while supporting responsible stewardship of GSF funds.</description>
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        <description>GSF Policies and Procedures

Introduction

These Policies are an agreement between the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) Board of Directors and the Not-for-Profit Professional Speakers Associations that are members of the Federation. They articulate how to perform the business of the Federation by providing guidelines and the basis for certain procedures. 
GSF Policies define beliefs and philosophies and allow everyone to work in the same system and move forward together. These Policies are desig…</description>
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        <description>10. Standing Committees and Task Forces

10.1 Purpose

Committees and task forces must be given clear purposes, deadlines and, as appropriate, ending dates prior to appointment of members.

10.2 Presidential Leadership Team

The Presidential Leadership Team consists of the GSF President, President-Elect, Vice President, Immediate Past President, and Executive Director.  The Presidential Leadership Team serves as the interim governing body between meetings of the GSF Board of Directors. Members o…</description>
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        <description>3. Awards

3.1 International Ambassador Award

GSF recognizes those who have made an obvious, substantial, and sustained contribution to the speaking profession and community through the International Ambassador Award. 

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        <description>20. WhatsApp Groups and other Social Media Message Boards Policy

Global Speakers Federation (GSF) Policy on the Creation and Management of WhatsApp and Social Media Message Boards

20.1 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure consistent, secure, and appropriate use of messaging platforms and social media message boards representing or associated with the Global Speakers Federation (GSF). This policy protects the organization’s reputation, ensures alignment with GSF’s mission and govern…</description>
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17.1 Mission

To be the catalyst and central hub for the global professional speaking industry. The core purpose is to elevate, empower, and transform the profession, leading to lasting global impact.

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