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11 <br /> • Recruit community Census communicators who will spread the messages to <br /> neighborhoods through listservs, e-mail newsletters, social media, Next Door and other <br /> means. <br /> • Kickoff events on Census Day (April 1, 2020) at all Be Counted Sites <br /> Tentative schedule <br /> • January-February—The Census Bureau begins national awareness campaign. <br /> The Orange County CCC will develop local messages to amplify the Census Bureau's <br /> outreach efforts with a focus on the importance of participating in the Census. In <br /> addition, the Committee will develop talking points that address specifically how the <br /> Census data is used to benefit the local community. The <br /> CCC will recruit community volunteers who will agree to share information with their <br /> friends and neighbors through community emails, newsletters, etc. <br /> • March —The Census Bureau mails postcards to households with unique identifying <br /> numbers. Households will be able to complete the census online, by phone or by <br /> requesting a paper form. The CCC message will shift to alerting residents to expect the <br /> postcard and encouraging them to complete the questionnaire. <br /> • April — Be Counted sites will open on Census Day (April 1) to provide online access to <br /> residents who do not have Internet service. These sites will be located at libraries, <br /> community centers and other facilities throughout Orange County (see attached map). <br /> The Be Counted Subcommittee will look to add additional sites in areas that have <br /> experienced low response rates in prior censuses. <br /> • May-July—The Committee will continue to promote responding to the census. <br /> Next steps <br /> The subcommittees and Committee will meet through winter and spring to identify strategies to <br /> accomplish their objectives. <br /> Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the governing boards can discuss <br /> issues and provide feedback to staff related to this item as necessary. <br /> Attachment 2a — 2020 Census Invitation Letter and Questionnaire <br /> Attachment 2b— Map of Be Counted Site Locations <br /> Todd McGee made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Everyone County <br /> The 2020 Census: <br /> What it means to Orange County <br /> What's at stake <br /> • Political Representation <br /> • Federal Funding <br /> • Community Planning and Economic Development <br /> Map <br /> Federal Funding <br /> • $675 billion a year for schools, transportation, roads, social services, etc. <br /> • Each person counted in North Carolina is about $1,600 in federal funding for the state <br /> and another $200 in state funding. <br />