2008 Annual Conference
Connecting Caring Communities: Tying it
Together
You are invited to showcase your organization’s products and services at our 2008Annual Conference!
Please join the planning committee as we prepare for the Annual Conference
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WHO ATTENDS THIS CONFERENCE?
This collaborative event is made up of social service agencies and private
providers across the entire state of
• Supervisors
• Resource development staff
• Therapists
• Social Workers
• Private providers
• Administrators
• Foster parents
• Direct Care Workers
• CASA
• Mental health professionals
• Law enforcement
• Community volunteers
WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?
The professionals attending this conference represent a broad range of
agencies, programs and services. They are constantly striving to improve
service provision through innovative products and services that help their
organizations enhance the quality and effectiveness of services for children
and families. As an exhibitor and/or sponsor, you will:
• Enjoy targeted networking opportunities with a diverse audience of over 250
conference attendees
• Generate new business for your organization
• Increase visibility for your products, services, and programs
• Have a chance to reconnect with current and past customers
• Demonstrate your organization’s leadership in the social services field and
commitment to supporting those who provide services to children and families
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBIT LEVELS
Platinum
Sponsorship - $3,500
Sponsor have the option to sponsor one of three lunches at the conference OR
the tote bags for conference participants.
Sponsors
will also receive:
3 full conference
registrations
-
A one page, color advertisement in the conference program
• Recognition from the podium at the beginning of the meal
• An exhibit table
• A link to your organization’s website from the Annual Conference website
• Recognition as a platinum sponsor on signs at the conference
• Tote bag sponsors will be permitted to put their name and logo on the back of the conference bags
Gold Sponsorship - $2,500
Sponsor has the opportunity to sponsor one of the keynotes OR continental breakfasts at the conference.
·
Sponsors will
also receive:
• 2 full conference registration
-
A half page, color advertisement in the conference program
• Recognition from the podium at the beginning and end of the sponsored general session
• An exhibit table
• A link to your organization’s website from the Annual Conference website
• Recognition as a gold sponsor on signs at the event
Silver Sponsorship - $1,500
Sponsor can choose to sponsor custom name badge lanyards with agency name OR a conference break.
· Sponsors will also receive:
-
1 full conference registration
·
A quarter page, full color advertisement in the conference
program
• An exhibit table
• Recognition during a general session as a break sponsor
• A link to your organization’s website from the Annual Conference website
• Recognition as a silver sponsor on signs at the event
Bronze Sponsorship - $750
Includes sponsorship of one conference workshop of
your choice.
·
Sponsors will also receive:
• An exhibit table
• Recognition at the beginning and end of sponsored workshop
• A link to your organization’s website from the Annual Conference website
• Recognition as a bronze sponsor in the conference program and on signs at the
event
Conference Exhibitor - $500
• One 6 x 2 ˝ ft. skirted exhibit table and 2 chairs
• Entrance to
all meals
• Recognition as an exhibitor in the conference program and on signs at
the conference
2008 Annual Conference
May 21-23, 2008
The Hilton Desoto,
Organization
Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________Fax:_________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________Website:______________________________________
Name of agency representative attending
conference:___________________________________ Title: _______________________
Exhibit/Sponsorship Opportunities
A. Exhibitor Number of Booths ($500 per booth) ________ Sub-total
$__________
Please be aware that conference organizers are not responsible for lost or
stolen exhibit material. Please secure any valuables at your display when the
table is not attended. Also, exhibit fees include the exhibit space and two
chairs. They do not include additional charges for electricity or phone line
access. Please contact Jessica Cole at 404-298-0327 to make arrangements for
special needs.
B. Sponsorship Sub-total $__________
(circle one)
Platinum Sponsor ($3,500)
Gold Sponsor ($2,500)
Silver Sponsor
($1,500) Bronze
Sponsor ($750)
TOTAL $__________
Please mail, fax, or email your completed application and payment to:
2008 Annual Conference
c/o Catalyst for CARE
Phone: (404) 572-6178 Fax: (404) 572-6171
Email: Jessica@catalystforcare.org
Make checks payable to Catalyst
for CARE. You can also pay by credit card. Catalyst for CARE accepts Visa,
MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. To pay by credit card, phone in
your information to 404-572-6178.
Exhibit space fills up fast so register
early!
Exhibitor Information
Conference Location
Hilton Desoto,
15
Main Phone (912) 232-9000
Toll Phone:
(800) 426-8483
Fax
(912) 232-6018
A block of rooms are reserved for the Annual Conference, at a rate of $139.00 per night, single/double occupancy. We
recommend that you make room reservations early, as space fills up fast.
Set-Up:
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 21,
2008
Begins
at 8:00 am
Tear Down: Friday,
May 23, 2008
Noon – 2:00 pm
Exhibit Hours: Wednesday,
May 21, 2008 8:00 am–
11:30 am
Thursday, May 22, 2008
8:30
am – 5;00 pm
Friday, May 23, 2008 8:30 am – Noon
High Traffic Times: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
10 am – noon
1:15 – 1:45 pm
3:15 – 3:45 pm
5:00 – 5:30 pm
Thursday, May 22, 2008
8:00 – 8:30 am
9:45 – 10:15 am
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
2:15 – 2:45 pm
Friday, May 23, 2008 8:00 – 8:30 am
9:45 – 10:15 am
For sponsors wanting to place an ad
in the conference program, please email a high resolution logo with text to Jessica@catalystforcare.org no
later than May 1, 2008.
Please note that you must make
special arrangements if you require electricity or an active phone line, or if
you need to ship your exhibit materials to the hotel in advance. There will be
extra charges for these services. Please contact Jessica Cole, at
Jessica@catalystforcare.org or 404-298-0327 for more information.