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An accurate census ensures municipalities, non-profits, and human service organizations can access a fair share of federal and state funding for programs, projects and services. An inaccurate count could reduce resources available to  our region for years to come. Hear from those organizations and towns on why the census makes cents, and how you can  help promote a complete count in your community or among the people your organization serves.

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Agenda:

Introduction 

• Sarah Lang, BDCC

Southern Vermont Response Rate

• Michael Moser, Coordinator, VT Census State Data Center

2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID19

• Theresa Rudolph, US Census Bureau

Leaders in the region to speak to the importance: Why is the census so important for SoVT?

1. Windham Regional Commission and Bennington County Regional Commission: Jeff Nugent and Jonathan Cooper
2. Carmen Derby, United Way of Windham County
3. Sue Graff, VT Agency of Human Service
4. Legislators: Rep. Kornheiser and Rep. Gannon
5. Federal Delegation: Haley Pero, Senator Sanders’ Office
6. Bill Anton, Windham Central Supervisory Union
7. John O’Keefe, Town of Manchester 
8. Madison Kremer, Shires Housing 
9. Jason Broughton, Vermont Complete Count Committee 

Tools for promotion of census: Materials and strategies

• Theresa Rudolph, US Census Bureau

How easy is this to complete for individuals?

• Theresa Rudolph, US Census Bureau

How to move forward as a region?