Please read the following information carefully and complete the on-line form below.
- This service is provided to Missouri-based, adult, not-for-profit organizations, including service and religious groups.
- Due to the popularity of the Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau, funds for Congressional District 4 have already been allocated for the year.
Funds for the Speakers’ Bureau are allocated by congressional district and all funds for Congressional District 4 have been allocated for fiscal year 2009; fiscal year 2009 has begun and runs through June 30, 2009.
Regrettably, we will be unable to provide speakers for organizations within District 4 until further notice. We are seeking additional funds for District 4 and would welcome any gifts for the Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau. Gifts may be designated for use within a specific district.
- Speakers will only be available to organizations hosting an event with no admission charge. (An exception would be an event held in conjunction with a meal for which there is a charge.)
- Preference will be given to groups that open their event to the public.
- Please allow 30 days for arrangements to be completed.
- Due to limited funds for the reimbursement of speakers' travel expenses, preference will be given to organizations located within 100 miles of the requested speaker's residence.
- Groups can request a maximum of 2 speakers per calendar year from the Speakers' Bureau. There is no charge to the host institutions, but the availability of presentations is limited.
- The State Historical Society does not provide equipment for speakers' presentations.
- “Request a speaker” application forms for engagements in 2009 will not be accepted before August 1, 2008.
- The Society invites organizations to make donations to the Speakers' Bureau to help maximize the number of presentations that can be sponsored and to help the Society provide this service at no cost to the host institutions. Speakers will ask audience members to make donations as well. The speaker will also present an overview of The State Historical Society of Missouri and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection and will make available some promotional literature.
If you would rather fax or mail your request you can print a request
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