How Do I Become a Sponsor?
From Stem to Stern II: Boating and Waterway Management in Florida provides an excellent opportunity for organizations and companies to become an active partner in hosting this conference as a sponsor and an exhibitor.
By becoming an active sponsor, your organization or company will:
- Strengthen its prominence as a leader in Florida's boating and waterway affairs
- Increase its recognition and exposure
- Enhance product awareness
- Showcase new products and services
- Network with colleagues
- Be featured on the short course web site with a link to your home page
- Be recognized in the conference program & presentation book
Sponsorship Levels
| Gold - $2,500 |
Silver - $2,000 |
Bronze - $1,000 |
General - $500 |
•Three complimentary conference registrations
• One complimentary, six-foot table for display space to exhibit product labels and labeling throughout the conference
• Complimentary mailing list of meeting attendees
• Acknowledgement through the conference website with a logo link to your organization’s homepage
• Acknowledgement through conference onsite signage
• Acknowledgement in the Program & Presentation Book
• Acknowledgement through PowerPoint slides during meeting breaks
• Attending representatives included in the List of Participants
• Special acknowledgment signage and announcement for hosting the conference receptions
• Complimentary insert of handouts in attendee packets regarding your organization (Contact Holly Paszko for details) |
•Two complimentary conference registrations
• One complimentary, six-foot table for display space to exhibit product labels and labeling throughout the conference
• Complimentary mailing list of meeting attendees
• Acknowledgement through the conference website with a logo link to your
organization’s homepage
• Acknowledgement through conference onsite signage
• Acknowledgement in the Program & Presentation Book
• Acknowledgement through PowerPoint slides during meeting breaks
• Attending representatives included in the List of Participants
• Special acknowledgment signage and announcement for hosting the conference breaks |
• One complimentary conference registration
• One complimentary, six-foot table for display space to exhibit product labels and labeling throughout the conference
• Complimentary mailing list of meeting attendees
• Acknowledgement through the conference website with a logo link to your organization’s homepage
• Acknowledgement through conference onsite signage
• Acknowledgement in the Program & Presentation Book
• Acknowledgement through PowerPoint slides during meeting breaks
• Attending representatives included in the List of Participants |
• One complimentary, six-foot table for display space to exhibit product labels and labeling throughout the conference
• Acknowledgement through the conference website with a logo link to your organization’s homepage
• Acknowledgement through conference onsite signage
• Acknowledgement in the Program & Presentation Book
• Acknowledgement through PowerPoint slides during meeting breaks
• Attending representatives included in the List of Participants
(Note: Registration is required to participate) |
Please Note:
- ALL Sponsor Representatives are required to register for the Conference.
- Sponsorships received by April 9 will be recognized during the event. Sponsorships received afterwards may not meet printing deadlines. Contact Holly Paszko if sponsorship commitment is after April 9, 2008.
- Only sponsorships of $1,000 or more receive complimentary registrations. See above categories for details.
Appreciation
In appreciation of the contribution, your firm will receive:
- Recognition through the conference website with a link to your organization’s home page
- Recognition through signage and sponsor ribbons at the conference
- Recognition in the final program
- Recognition through PowerPoint slides during meeting breaks
- One complimentary, six-foot table for display space to exhibit product labels and materials throughout the conference
- Attending representatives included in the List of Participants
Sponsorship Commitment
To commit as a sponsor for From Stem to Stern II: Boating and Waterway Management in Florida, click on the "Commit as a Sponsor Now!" button below:
Cancellation Information: Should circumstances arise that would force you to cancel your registration, we request that you contact the Office of Conferences & Institutes by Thursday, April 9, 2009 to inform us that you will not be able to participate. If it is later than Monday, April 9, please still contact us. Your attendance is important; plans and expenses have been made on your behalf. If you cannot attend, please email or call so we may make the necessary adjustments. Thank you for your consideration.
Special Needs: Special needs (such as visual, hearing or walking impairments) of registered attendees can be reasonably accommodated if they contact the Office of Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to the short course. We can be reached by phone at 352-392-5930, by fax at 352-392-9734, by email to Holly Paszko. If calling from within the State of Florida, the office can be reached at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
All sponsorship funds are received through the University of Florida Leadership and Education Foundation, Inc. on behalf of the conference. Partnering organizations of From Stem to Stern II: FWC, IFAS and Florida Sea Grant will not receive any of the sponsorship funds.
Table-Top Displays
Each sponsoring organization who commit to the Gold, Silver, Bronze, or General Sponsorship Levels will receive one complimentary, six-foot table for display space to exhibit product labels and materials throughout the conference providing a valuable opportunity to spend time with participants and meet with them one-on-one.
Set-up, Removal & Location:
| Set-up: |
Tuesday, May 19th 10:00am – 2:00pm |
| Tear Down: |
Thursday, May 21st 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Location: |
Seashore Ballroom
(Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront in Cocoa Beach, FL) |
SHIPPING PACKAGES:
If you plan to ship any materials or packages to the Hilton Cocoa Beach in advance, please note the following:
- All incoming packages should be addressed to the Hilton Cocoa Beach at 1550 North Atlantic Ave. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
- Clearly label all packages with the name and phone number of the contact who will be staying at the hotel and will sign for the packages upon arrival, name of the conference (Boating and Waterway Management in Florida), and date of the conference (May 19-21, 2009).
- Number each box and include the total number of boxes. (Example: 1 of 2)
- Please note: There is a $4.00 charge per box for packages less than 25 lbs. Charges go up to $6.00 per box for packages greater than 25 lbs. This charge will be posted to the main vendor’s guest room if you are staying at the hotel (please make sure this registered hotel guest’s name is on the box). If you are not saying at the Hilton Cocoa Beach, click here to complete the credit card authorization form, and FAX to the Attention of Maggie McLaughlin at 321-406-0672.
- Because there is limited storage space, boxes can be accepted no more than 3 days prior to the start of the meeting on Tuesday, May 19th.
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
1550 N. Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Boating and Waterway Management in Florida, May 19-21, 2009
Attention: (Your company contact) PHONE: (Your contact’s phone number)
Box 1 of 2 |
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