Speaking Tour Program Overview

Understanding the DAP Speaking Tour

The DAP Speaking Tour brings professional speakers to communities across the country, sharing powerful messages about drug prevention. Understanding how this program works helps you bring these resources to your lodge.

What Is the Speaking Tour?

The DAP Speaking Tour is:

• A program that provides professional speakers on drug prevention topics
• Coordinated at the national and state level
• Available to lodges and communities
• Designed to supplement local DAP efforts

Types of Speakers

Recovery Speakers

Individuals who have overcome addiction:

• Share personal stories of addiction and recovery
• Provide powerful, emotional connections
• Particularly impactful for teens and adults
• Put a human face on addiction issues

Professional Presenters

Experts in drug prevention:

• Law enforcement professionals
• Healthcare providers
• Prevention specialists
• Educators and counselors

Family Members

Those affected by others' addiction:

• Parents who lost children to overdose
• Family members supporting recovery
• Powerful perspective for parent audiences

Appropriate Audiences

High School Students

• Recovery and personal stories resonate
• Age-appropriate content essential
• School approval required

Parents and Community

• Parent education events
• Community awareness forums
• Lodge open houses

Professional Audiences

• Teacher in-service programs
• Healthcare provider education
• Law enforcement training

Benefits of Speaking Tour Events

• Professional, polished presentations
• High-impact personal stories
• Media-worthy community events
• Supplements local volunteer presentations
• Reaches audiences you might not otherwise engage

How the Program Is Coordinated

• National DAP maintains speaker network
• State Chairs help coordinate tours in their states
• Lodges request speakers through their State Chair
• Tours often combine multiple lodges to be cost-effective