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Whether you are a seasoned host or a newcomer, below are resources to get you started and ensure your Speakers Bureau event is a success. Feel free to experiment\u2014every community is different, and you know your community best!<\/p>\n
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Speakers Bureau manager at speakers@humanities.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.humanities.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speakers-Bureau-collage-pages_edited.png” alt=”collage of current speakers” title_text=”Speakers-Bureau-collage-pages_edited” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”650ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#dbd6da” border_color_bottom=”#dbd6da” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”c23c98ce-4df4-48c0-93eb-ef1e9de44d4a” header_3_font=”|800||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#4a3048″ header_3_font_size=”27px” custom_css_free_form=”||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Download the host checklist for in-person events here<\/a>, and the host checklist for online events here<\/a>.<\/p>\n These checklists give you a week-by-week breakdown of your responsibilities as the host from start to finish. They also include answers to frequently asked questions, such as how to create registration pages, collect audience evaluations, and more!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#dbd6da” border_color_bottom=”#dbd6da” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.humanities.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/humwa_primary_multi1.png” alt=”Humanities Washington logo” url=”https:\/\/www.humanities.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Humanities-WA-logo-high-rez.jpg” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”43px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”c23c98ce-4df4-48c0-93eb-ef1e9de44d4a” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”|800||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#4a3048″ header_3_font_size=”27px” custom_css_free_form=”||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We require that any promotional materials for a Speakers Bureau event include our logo<\/a>. Thank you!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#dbd6da” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#dbd6da” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”43px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c23c98ce-4df4-48c0-93eb-ef1e9de44d4a” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”|800||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#4a3048″ header_3_font_size=”27px” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_free_form=”||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This folder<\/a> includes social media graphics for all 2026-2027 speakers.<\/p>\n If you need higher-resolution photos, please contact speakers@humanities.org.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” border_color_top=”#dbd6da” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#dbd6da” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”43px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”c23c98ce-4df4-48c0-93eb-ef1e9de44d4a” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”|800||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#4a3048″ header_3_font_size=”27px” custom_css_free_form=”||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In preparation for your in-person event, please have the QR evaluation code (provided by Humanities Washington) accessible for attendees.<\/p>\n For virtual events, please use the link to the online audience evaluation form sent to you in the confirmation email.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” border_color_top=”#dbd6da” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#dbd6da” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”43px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”c23c98ce-4df4-48c0-93eb-ef1e9de44d4a” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”|800||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#4a3048″ header_3_font_size=”27px” custom_css_free_form=”||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This is a suggested script<\/a> for introducing your Speakers Bureau event. It includes land acknowledgment resources for Washington State.<\/p>\n Note: These resources are not definitive, please proceed with care by contacting the nations in question to identify boundaries.<\/em><\/p>\n You can find the biography of your speaker here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” border_color_top=”#dbd6da” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#dbd6da” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”43px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”c23c98ce-4df4-48c0-93eb-ef1e9de44d4a” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”|800||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#4a3048″ header_3_font_size=”27px” custom_css_free_form=”||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Invite your representatives!<\/a> Representatives want to know that these events are occurring in their communities. Even if the representative does not respond or attend, this is a great way to remind them that you are utilizing a valuable public resource.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” border_color_top=”#dbd6da” border_color_bottom=”#dbd6da” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”43px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”c23c98ce-4df4-48c0-93eb-ef1e9de44d4a” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_font=”|800||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#4a3048″ header_3_font_size=”27px” custom_css_free_form=”||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nHost Checklists<\/h3>\n
Humanities Washington Logo<\/h3>\n
Material for Promotion<\/h3>\n
In-Person Audience Evaluation Form<\/h3>\n
Intro Script<\/h3>\n
Legislator Invite<\/h3>\n
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Press Release Template<\/h3>\n