We  will guide you through the process of securing a speaker for your program.

First view our complete list of available speakers on the Speaker by Name page or Speaker by Topic page. Click on the name of the speaker that you are interested in knowing more about and their biography will be displayed for you.  

Once you have determined the speaker(s) of your choice, click on and fill out the Speaker Request Form  print out the form and fax it to our adjutant request operator at 413.451.6767.   

You also can mail it to us.  Our mailing address is listed on the  Speaker Request Form 

For additional information or to have questions answered, call 312.617.6690 or email us. 

When filling out the form, please select a backup choice just in case your first choice is unavailable on the specified date.  Additionally, it is also a good idea to have a backup date as well. 

The honorarium for each speaker varies based upon the type of program and specific request of the host organization.  

The categories are as follows: 

Panel discussions, book signings, workshop and seminar fees differ from the honorarium categories listed above.  If the speaker that you would like to have for your program is not within your budget, please let us know.  

Our mission is to deliver the truth.  We will work with all groups and organizations who desire to work with us.  We have extensive experience working with organizations with budgetary constraints.  Working together will insure a successful program along with building a good working/business relationship for future programs and events.

Once the date and fee for the speaker of your choice is agreed upon, you will then need to send a letter of invitation using the criterion listed below.  Please keep in mind that we have numerous contacts in the activist community.  Speakers that are not listed with our network can still  be requested through us.

Feel free to contact us to discuss any concerns, situations or options regarding your program.  

Share this information with other groups and organizations within your network.

We look forward to working with you.  

Procedures for arranging a speaking engagement: 

The beginning. Phase one.  Send a letter, on the official letterhead of your organization, group, college, university, mosque, church, etc. containing the following information:  

PHASE ONE 

1.      A formal invitation for the Lecturer to speak. 

2.      The location (venue), date and time of the event.  

3.      The suggested theme of your program or event. 

4.      Basic background information regarding your  organization or group. 

5.      The other participants scheduled or anticipated on the program. 

After completing phase one, a TEI representative will contact you to work out the details of phase two:

PHASE TWO

6.   The arrival date of the Lecturer. This can be earlier than the day of the event, in case you would like to schedule radio or television interviews, or perhaps utilize the expertise of one of our lecturers for internal organizational team building workshops.  There can be valuable guidance and consultation prior to the main event that can be used to aid your future efforts.

7.   The amount of the honorarium when applicable There are times when our speakers will waive the fee because they are affiliated with a school (in the case of an alma mater) or if the speaker is a member of the requesting organization (fraternities, sororities and civic organizations.)

8.    Details of the agreement.  This would consist of round-trip airfares, lodging and meals when applicable. 

9.   The anticipated number and background  of the audience and venue capacity. Lecturers like to know whether the program is aimed at the youth, elderly, grassroots, scholars  etc. in order to appropriately prepare to ensure the success of your event.  Whether or not your event will be indoors or outdoors is an important detail not to be left out.

10.  Agreements regarding audio and video  taping of lecture.  Most of our speakers have no problem with video or audio recording, however, when a speaker speaks, there must be a prior agreement regarding the usage of the image and likeness of the lecturer. This would include agreements of future use of the video and/or audio taped lecture and perhaps a royalty fee.  

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