Speakers Bureau

On July 12, the DC Council unanimously approved an Advisory Referendum on the State of New Columbia Admission Act Resolution of 2016 (PR 21-839), allowing statehood  to be on the ballot on November 8.   District voters will answer one question with four parts:

• Do you want the District to become the 51st state?
• Do you approve the state constitution?
• Do you agree to the boundaries?
• Do you commit to a representative form of government?

In advance of the advisory referendum vote this November, the NCSC is seeking assistance to educate District residents about statehood and the referendum. The 51 Statehood Speakers Bureau has been established to meet this goal.

Members of the 51 Statehood Speakers Bureau will be provided training, talking points, and materials to explain the importance of Statehood to every resident in every ward. Speakers will attend meetings and events in every Ward, including  ANC meetings, Civic Associations, and community events in the months of September, October and November. Momentum for Statehood is at an all-time high, and active support is needed to build awareness and support across the District for the advisory referendum.

Speaker Bureau Trainings are offered to review public speaking best practices, provide talking points, promotional materials, and a calendar of meetings and events to attend. Members of the New Columbia Statehood Commission will be in attendance to answer any questions. In the coming weeks, we will offer two online training sessions for ANC Commissioners. Follow the links below to register.

Statehood Speaker Online Trainings 

• Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 12 PM- 1 PM.  RSVP now!
   
• Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM. RSVP now!
   
• Monday, October 3, 2016 from 6:30 PM -7:30 PM. RSVP now!
   
• Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 2 PM to 3 PM. RSVP now!

To sign up for the Statehood Speakers Bureau, visit: http://bit.ly/2b42GsN.