**“Take 10” Turnkey Kit**

**Web Resources: SMS/Text Messages and Twitter Messages**

***SMS/Text Messages and Twitter Messages***

*Send the following sample text messages and “tweets” or draft your own to increase 2010 Census participation and awareness of the “Take 10” initiative. Remember that most phones accept only 160 characters for single-screen SMS/text messages and “tweets” cannot exceed 140 characters, including spaces.*

**February 2010**

We support the #2010Census: A count of everyone in U.S. Please participate & make a difference for our community. Visit 2010census.gov.

– distributed by << Complete Count Committee (CCC)/contact/official >>

The #2010Census form is coming in March. It’s easy, important and safe. Learn how the census helps our community. Visit 2010census.gov.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

**Early March 2010**

Make a difference for our community and country. Complete and mail back the #2010Census form when it arrives. Visit 2010census.gov.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

Watch for your #2010Census form. One form per household. Complete it, mail it back. Make a difference. Visit 2010census.gov.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

**Mid-to-late March 2010**

The #2010Census form: 10 questions that take about 10 minutes to answer. Help yourself, your family and <<NAME OF TOWN>>. Participate.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

Take 10 minutes to answer 10 questions. The #2010Census is easy, important and safe. Our community is counting on you.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

Take 10 minutes to complete the 2010 Census form and make a difference in our community for the next 10 years.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

Questions about your #2010Census form? Find answers at 2010census.gov.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

Help save millions of dollars and enhance our community. Complete and mail back your #2010Census form.

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

**“Take 10” Turnkey Kit**

**Web Resources: SMS/Text Messages and Twitter Messages (continued)**

**April 1, 2010**

It’s Census Day. Complete & return your #2010Census form today. Easy, important and safe. Your personal information can’t be shared. 

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

<< CCC/contact/official >> completed <<HIS/HER>> #2010Census form. Have you completed yours? 

· distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

**April 2010**

Let your voice be heard. Help your community. Complete & return your #2010Census form. Your personal information can’t be shared. 

– distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

**May 2010**

Thank you for making a difference by participating in the #2010Census. By Taking 10, you have helped to shape the future of your community.

· distributed by << CCC/contact/official >>

***Web Resources: Facebook or MySpace messages***

*Post the following messages to your social media vehicles, such as Facebook or MySpace. Or draft your own to increase 2010 Census participation and awareness of the “Take 10” initiative. Increase engagement by including in your posts links to census news, videos and/or photos concerning your community.*

Take 10 minutes and complete your 10-question 2010 Census form today.  See <<brief description and link to article, video, etc. >> to understand how a complete count can benefit <<your city>>.  

How can 10 minutes help save more than $85 million? Watch <<CCC contact/official/news report>> explain how “Taking 10” can save us millions.

Did you see <<CCC contact/official >> featured in <<publication and link>>?   <<CCC contact/official >> mentions that <<key message quote>>. 

<<CCC contact/official >> wants you to get the facts about the 2010 Census – visit 2010census.gov.