Activity Guides
Activity Guides are designed to help partners build awareness of the census and execute events around key 2010 Census milestones, including the
2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour, the Mailing of the 2010 Census Form and Countdown to Census Day. These guides provide tips, ideas and
customizable copy for communicating with your members, affiliates and constituents.
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We encourage you to closely examine each one to determine which materials are most appropriate for you. You will be able to customize many of the materials by inserting your own contact information, graphics and key messages, if you wish. (Please refer to the logos and graphic standards before customizing any material.)
2010 Census Form
The 2010 Census Form activity guide is designed to provide partners with information, resources and turnkey materials to promote the coming census and encourage participation. Below are description and suggested uses of all available resources associated with the activity guide. Depending on your needs, you may follow instructions to download and print individual documents, or you can download the complete activity guide with all components (ZIP 16.7 MB).
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Text Messages, Twitter and Facebook Messages Use these sample messages to update your audience about the 2010 Census. |
DOC 161 KB Size: Letter  8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Newsletter, E-mail Blast, Intranet and Web site Copy Use this copy to announce the upcoming census and remind people of the benefits of participation. This sample copy is tailored for distribution each month between January and April 2010. Customize this sample copy with additional information relevant to your audience and community. |
DOC 163.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Poster/ Flier Copy Use this copy to announce the upcoming census and remind people of the benefits of participation. This sample copy is tailored for distribution each month between January and April 2010. Customize this sample copy with additional information relevant to your audience and community. |
DOC 159.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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2010 Census Poster/Flier Template Use this pre-designed template to create a poster or flier promoting the census or highlighting your organization's census-related events and activities. |
ZIP 3 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English - MS Word |
Countdown to Census Day
The Countdown to Census Day activity guide is designed to provide partners with information, resources and turnkey materials to promote the coming census and encourage participation. Below are description and suggested uses of all available resources associated with the activity guide. Depending on your needs, you may follow instructions to download and print individual documents, or you can download the complete activity guide with all components (ZIP 8.6 MB).
| Document | Description | Format | Language/Audience |
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Activity Guide Overview This activity guide is intended as a resource for all partners. This document contains ideas and turnkey materials to help you promote the coming census and encourage participation. |
PDF 9.8 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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2010 Census Operational Milestone Timeline This timeline highlights key dates for the 2010 Census, including 2010 Census form distribution, Census Day and others. |
PDF 3.7 MB Size: Tabloid  29" x 11" |
English |
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18 Month Calendar for 2010 Census Partners This printable calendar runs from July 2009 through December 2010. It includes key census dates and suggestions for what partners can do to get involved. Hang it in your office, lobby or other areas to raise awareness of important census dates and events. |
PDF 1.5 MB Size: Poster 16" x 20" |
English |
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Newsletter, E-mail Blast, Intranet and Web site Copy Use this copy to announce the upcoming census and remind people of the benefits of participation. This sample copy is tailored for distribution each month between January and April 2010. Customize this sample copy with additional information relevant to your audience and community. |
DOC 467 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Sample Letter Send a letter or e-mail blast reminder about the 2010 Census. This sample copy is tailored for distribution in March 2010. Customize the letter with specific dates and details about any census-related activities in which your organization is participating. |
DOC 457.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Text Messages, Twitter and Facebook Messages Use these sample messages to update your audience about the 2010 Census. |
DOC 459.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Web Banners and Buttons To raise awareness of the 2010 Census and encourage participation, post these Web banners and buttons to your organization's Web site or blog. To add these banners or buttons, copy and paste either the code or the banner to your Web site. |
DOC 516.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
Promoting the 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour
The Road Tour activity guide is designed to provide partners with information, resources and turnkey materials to promote the Road Tour in their communities. Below are descriptions and suggested uses of all available resources associated with the guide. Depending on your needs, you may follow instructions to download and print individual documents, or you can download the complete activity guide with all components (ZIP 5.8 MB).
| Document | Description | Format | Language/Audience |
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Roadtour Overview This activity guide is intended as a resource for all partners. This document contains ideas and turnkey materials to help you promote the Portrait of America Road Tour in your community. |
PDF 6.4 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Newsletter, E-mail Blast and Web site copy Use this copy to announce the upcoming Road Tour stop in your community and explain what visitors can learn from the experience in person and online. Customize this sample copy with additional information relevant to your audience and community. |
DOC 349 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Customizable Flier Customize this flier with dates and details about the Road Tour and Road Tour activities sponsored by your organization. Post the document in high-traffic areas within your organization and distribute it to other businesses and organizations within your community. |
DOC 628 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Event Invitation Customize this invitation with details about a census-related event or activity your organization is hosting. |
DOC 348.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Roadtour Twitter Messages Use these sample messages to update your audience on Road Tour events and activities. |
DOC 348.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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For regional/local level 2010 Census partnership information, please telephone the Census Bureau's Regional Census Center that serves your area. For national level partnership information, please email clmso.2010.census.partners.list@census.gov
