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Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact the Conference Secretariat, Mara Hendrix, with further questions
p) 727-873-4745, f) 727-872-4889, mara@spadmin.usf.edu or
Committee Managing Chair, Rebecca Harris, p) 813-974-6096, f) 813-974-2522, rharris@chuma1.cas.usf.edu


Platinum Sponsorship: $75,000 – 99, 999 USD (three max.)
• Designated as a Key Note Speaker Sponsor (Day 2, 3, or 4)
• Organization may briefly address the audience (advance approval required)
• Organization name/logo will appear on choice of signage in the general session area (advance approval required)
• Full page ad in conference booklet ($25,000 Value)
• Organization name will appear on the conference website with link to organizations website
• Organization name will appear on the Sponsors Page in the Conference booklet
• Opportunity to include up to ten pieces of promotional material in the Summit packet ($10,000 Value)
• Four sets of mailing labels for pre/post mailings ($2,000 Value)
• Two exhibit booths with Platinum level Sponsorship sign ($2,000 Value)
• Four Summit registrations ($2,200 Value)

Gold Sponsorship: $50,000 – 74,999 USD (5 max.)
• Designated as one of four Panelist Speaker Sponsors (Day 2, 3, or 4)
• Organization may briefly address the audience in the discussion group (advance approval required)
• Organization name/logo will appear on choice of signage in the discussion area (advance approval required)
• Half page ad in conference booklet ($15,000 Value)
• Organization name will appear on the conference website with link to organizations website
• Organization name will appear on the Sponsors Page in the Conference booklet
• Opportunity to include up to five pieces of promotional material in the Summit packet ($5,000 Value)
• Four sets of mailing labels for pre/post mailings ($2,000 Value)
• Two exhibit booths with Gold level Sponsorship sign ($2,000
Value)
• Three Summit registrations ($1,650 Value)

Silver Sponsorship: $25,000 – 49,999 USD (8 max.)
• Designated as one of three Dinner, or one of two reception, or one of two Entertainment Sponsors
• Organization may briefly address the audience at designated event (advance approval required)
• Organization name/logo will appear on choice of signage in the discussion area (advance approval required)
• Quarter page ad in conference booklet ($10,000 Value)
• Organization name will appear on the conference website with link to organizations website
• Organization name will appear on the Sponsors Page in the Conference booklet
• Opportunity to include up to two pieces of promotional material in the Summit packet ($2,000 Value)
• Two sets of mailing labels for pre/post mailings ($1,000 Value)
• Opportunity to include up to three pieces of promotional material in the Summit packet ($1,500 Value)
• Exhibit booth with Silver level Sponsorship sign ($1,000 Value)
• Two Summit registrations ($1,100 Value)

Bronze Sponsorship: $15,000 – 24,999 USD (10 max.)
• Designated as one of six Continental Breakfast or Lunch Sponsors**
• Organization may briefly address attendees (advance approval required)**
• Organization name/logo will appear on choice of signage in the meal area (advance approval required)**

**Or organization may choose to waive the above and select to be the Conference Bag Sponsor or the Conference Booklet Sponsor
• Business Card ad in conference booklet ($5,000 Value)
• Organization name will appear on the conference website with link to organizations website
• Organization name will appear on the Sponsors Page in the Conference booklet
• Opportunity to include up to two pieces of promotional material in the Summit packet ($2,000 Value)
• Two sets of mailing labels for pre/post mailings ($1,000 Value)
• Exhibit booth with Bronze level Sponsorship sign ($1,000 Value)
• One Summit registration ($550 Value)

Planet Sponsorship: $7500 – 14,000 USD (10 max.)
• Designated as one of six a.m./p.m. Break Sponsors
• Organization may briefly address attendees as they pass thru
• Organization name/logo will appear on break tables
• Organization name will appear on the conference website with link to organizations website
• Organization name will appear on the Sponsors Page in the Conference booklet
• Opportunity to include one piece of promotional material in the Summit packet ($1,000 Value)
• One set of mailing labels for pre/post mailings ($500 Value)
• Exhibit booth with Planet level Sponsorship sign ($1,000 Value)
• 60% Discount on Summit registration for one ($330 Value)

Ocean Sponsorship: $2500 - 7499 USD (15 max.)
• Designated as one of 10 Field Trip Sponsors
• Organization may briefly address those on the designated outing prior to departure (advance approval required)
• Organization name/logo will appear on choice of signage in the transportation for assigned field trip (advance approval required)
• Organization name will appear on the conference website with link to organizations website
• Organization name will appear on the Sponsors Page in the Conference booklet
• Opportunity to include one piece of promotional material in the Summit packet ($1,000 Value)
• One set of mailing labels for pre/post mailings ($500 Value)
• 50% Discount on exhibit booth with Ocean level Sponsorship sign ($500 Value)
• 50% Discounted Summit registration for one ($275 Value)

Land Sponsorship: $1000 - $2499 USD
• Organization name will appear on the conference website with link to organizations website
• Organization name will appear on the Sponsors Page in the Conference booklet
• Opportunity to include one piece of promotional material in the Summit packet ($1,000 Value)
• One set of mailing labels for pre/post mailings ($500 Value)
• 50% Discount on exhibit booth with Land level Sponsorship sign ($500 Value)
• 30% Discount on Summit registration for one ($165 Value)


IOI-USA is a 501(c) 3 organization and all contributions are tax
deductible. (Please do not hesitate to ask for additional documentation/receipt)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF APPLICATION

Company Name:_____________________________________________________
Address 1:__________________________________________________________
Address 2:__________________________________________________________
City/State/Province:___________________________________________________
Zip/Postal Code:______________________________________________________
Country:____________________________________________________________
Primary Contact Number:_______________________________________________
Day Phone Number:___________________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________________________
Website Address:_____________________________________________________


SPONSORSHIP:
_____Platinum Sponsorship: $75,000 – 99, 999
_____Gold Sponsorship: $50,000 – 74,999
_____Silver Sponsorship: $25,000 – 49,999
_____Bronze Sponsorship: $15,000 – 24,999
_____Planet Sponsorship: $7500 – 14,000
_____Ocean Sponsorship: $2500 -7499
_____Land Sponsorship: $1000 - 2499

Total Amount:________

You will be asked at a later time for an electronic copy of your logo.


PAYMENT, SIGNATURE, SUBMISSION:
All payments must be submitted in US dollars. A full payment must accompany this contract.
SIGNATURE:
_________________________________ Date:_________
Printed Name & Title:_______________________________________

____Check Enclosed (in US funds)
Make checks payable to USF Foundation (please note IOI-USA in the lower left reference line)
_____Credit Card (Visa, MC, AmEx)
Name on Card:______________________________________
Card #: __________________________ Exp____/____
Signature: _________________________________________

_____International Money transfer:
Please use the contact information below for instructions should you wish to pay your invoice via International Monetary Transfer at an additional charge of $25.00:

To fax or mail your registration, please print out completed form and send to:


Attention: J. Mara Hendrix, Executive Assistant
International Ocean Institute - USA
c/o University of South Florida St. Petersburg
140 7th Ave. South, Bayboro 205 A, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727-873-4745 fax: 727-873-4889
Email: mara@ioiusa.usf.edu
Website: www.coastalcities.org


Other sponsor opportunities are also available:
 Break-out sessions
Internet café
Notepads/pens
Scholarships/stipends
Transportation

Event sponsorships will usually be at-cost and benefits will be in line with above sponsorship tiers. Please call for estimated prices. In-kind donations will fall into the above categories and benefits will be in line with sponsorship tiers.

IOI-USA is a 501(c) 3 organization and
all contributions are tax deductible

Please contact the Conference Secretariat, Mara Hendrix, with further questions
p) 727-873-4745, f) 727-872-4889, mara@spadmin.usf.edu or
Committee Manager, Rebecca Harris, p) 813-974-6096, f) 813-974-2522, rharris@chuma1.cas.usf.edu