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SPEAKER'S BUREAU
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The League has a Speaker's Bureau, which is available to speak to your organization on one of the topics listed below. No fee is charged for these presentations, but an honorarium is deeply appreciated.
Most presentations run 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for questions at the end. Use the form at the right if you are interested in having us talk to your group. Please specify the topic of interest, your location, and the dates you are considering. Someone will contact you within 48 hours. 
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Presentation Topics
THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
On August 18, 1920, American women won the right to vote after a struggle that dates to the launch of the Woman's Movement in 1848. During those 72 years, untold numbers of women marched, wrote letters, made speeches, and picketed the White House. These activities drew scorn and ridicule, and for some, imprisonment under inhumane conditions. Make no mistake: gaining suffrage for women was a fight.
The League of Women Voters was founded by one of the leaders of this battle: Carrie Chapman Catt. Therefore, we are particularly proud to bring you this story of sacrifice, courage, and determination as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
On August 18, 1920, American women won the right to vote after a struggle that dates to the launch of the Woman's Movement in 1848. During those 72 years, untold numbers of women marched, wrote letters, made speeches, and picketed the White House. These activities drew scorn and ridicule, and for some, imprisonment under inhumane conditions. Make no mistake: gaining suffrage for women was a fight.
The League of Women Voters was founded by one of the leaders of this battle: Carrie Chapman Catt. Therefore, we are particularly proud to bring you this story of sacrifice, courage, and determination as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE: INTERSTATE COMPACT (NPVIC)
This presentation explains the origin and function of the Electoral College in the election of the President and Vice President of the United States. It then examines the changes some states are making to their delegate selection process to better reflect the popular vote.
THE THREE BRANCHES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT : BALANCE OF POWERS
To ensure a central government in which no individual or group gains undue control, the Constitution of the United States divides the federal government into three branches. This presentation describes the powers of and the interrelationship between the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches.