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MISSOURI
SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
2010 ANNUAL CONVENTION
Convention Dates: April 15-18, 2010
Exhibit Dates: April 16-17, 2010
Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, Missouri
We
invite you to come
and display your products or services at Missouri’s largest
convention of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Be a part of the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing
Association’s 2010 Annual Convention at the beautiful
Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO April 16-17, 2010. The MSHA Convention caters to the training and educational
expectations of speech-language pathologists and audiologists,
resulting in attendance of over 1,000 the last four years. The
Convention Planning Team, comprised of
professionals from around the state, are planning another
exceptional program this year, including a number of events
designed to attract attendees to spend more time in the exhibit
hall.
Early Registration Comes With Benefits
Exhibitor
registration forms completed with payment no later than
February 25, 2010, will be guaranteed inclusion in the Exhibitor Listing
in the on-site issue of the Convention Special, MSHA's
convention program. Registrations submitted after
this date will be subject to
late fees.
MSHA offers two
options for exhibitor registration: printable in pdf or online.
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
 | For-Profit Organizations and
Businesses Exhibit Booth
A booth display includes: One 8' x 10' booth space, one 6'
skirted table, two chairs, pipe and drape, wastebasket and
signage. One representative has full access to Convention
activities. |
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$450 |
| Health Care Providers Exhibit Booth
(hospitals, rehab agencies, home health agencies, long term
care facilities, etc.)
A booth display includes: One 8' x 10' booth space, one 6'
skirted table, two chairs, pipe and drape, wastebasket and
signage. One representative has full access to Convention
activities. |
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$450 |
| Non-Profit Service Organizations
Exhibit Booth
(e.g. Alzheimer’s Association, Heart
Association, etc.) Must provide
proof of nonprofit status .
Includes: One 8' x 10' booth space, one 6' skirted
table, two chairs, pipe and drape, wastebasket and signage.
One representative has full access to Convention activities. |
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$250 |
| Academic Institutions/Universities; National and
State Agencies; Home-Based Businesses Exhibit Booth (Home-based businesses includes those
that
are involved
in direct selling of merchandise such as Discovery Toys,
Tupperware, Usborne Books, etc. Only one
company/organization per booth)
One 8' x 10' booth space, one
6' skirted table, two chairs, pipe and drape, wastebasket
and signage. One representative has full access to
Convention activities. |
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$250 |
| Unattended Table Display for
Products and Catalogs
One 6' skirted table to display company products with your
catalog or printed materials (without a representative
present). MSHA representatives will be available to set up
your materials. Extra products will not be returned. |
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$175 |
Please note
that late fees are applied to all exhibitor registrations received
after January 25, 2010.
One organization/company per booth or
unattended table display exhibit.
Breakfast Sponsor
$1,000
Sponsor one or more of the breakfast events scheduled for Saturday
or Sunday for Convention attendees. Signage will be displayed
during the breakfast, and you will receive recognition in the
Convention
Special. In addition, you will receive the benefits of a
“Friend of the Association” (see page 5 for details).
Morning/Afternoon Refreshment Break Sponsor
$1,000
Sponsor one or more of the refreshment breaks scheduled during the
Convention for attendees. Signage will be displayed during the
break, and you will receive recognition in the
Convention Special.
In addition, you will receive the benefits of a “Friend of the
Association” (see page 5 for
details).
Friday Social Event
$2,000
As the sponsor, you will have exclusive company
exposure during this social event and a 1/2-page ad in the
Convention
Special, special recognition and logo on the MSHA website
Convention page and special recognition at the social event. In
addition, you will receive the benefits of a “Leadership Circle”
(see page 5 for details).
Saturday President’s Luncheon
$2,000
As the sponsor, you will have exclusive company
exposure during the luncheon and a 1/2-page ad in the
Convention
Special, special recognition and logo on the MSHA website
Convention page and special recognition at the social event. In
addition, you will receive the benefits of a “Leadership Circle”
(see page 5 for details).
Saturday Student/Attendee Reception (Tailgate
Party)
$2,000
MSHA’s Quest for the Cup event is something
special. The main event is an university competition in a
Jeopardy-style format. Prior to this event, Convention attendees
and university students will meet at the reception to relax and
enjoy each other’s company before the battling begins. As a
sponsor of this event, you will have exclusive company exposure
and a 1/2-page ad in the
Convention Special,
special recognition and logo on the MSHA website Convention page
and special recognition at the social event. In addition, you
will receive the benefits of a “Leadership Circle” (see page 5 for
details).
Cyber Café Sponsor $2,000
As the sponsor of MSHA’s Cyber Café, you will have
exclusive company exposure with signage at the Café, a 1/2-page ad
in the Convention Special and special recognition and logo on the
MSHA website Convention page. In addition, you will receive the
benefits of a “Leadership Circle” (see page 5 for
details).
Session
Sponsor $500
Sponsor an individual session, and you will be
recognized with verbal and signage recognition at the session and
printed recognition next to the session in the
Convention Special.
In addition, you will receive the benefits of a “Patron” (see page
5 for details).
President's Circle
For donations of $3,000 and above, MSHA will:
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Post a link on MSHA’s website to
your organization’s website through October 2010. |
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Invite two representatives of
your choice to the President’s Luncheon as our guests. Your
organization’s contribution will be acknowledged at the
luncheon. |
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Include your organization’s name
and level of giving in a special promotional listing in the
Convention Special, MSHA’s Convention program
distributed at the Convention. |
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Recognize your organization’s
name as a sponsor in the spring edition of the MSHA Newsletter (circulation 1,500). |
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Display a large sign in the exhibit hall with
your organization’s name acknowledging your contribution.
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In addition, if your
organization would like to sponsor specific events, speakers or
any other costs associated with Convention, MSHA will prepare a sign for all attendees to view at the sponsored
event/speaker session(s), further enhancing advertising dollars.
MSHA extends this offer up to two events/sessions of the
sponsor's choice. |
Leadership Circle
For donations of between $1,500-$2,999, MSHA will:
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Recognize your organization as a
sponsor of the Convention through October 2010.
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Invite two representatives of
your choice to the President’s Luncheon as our guests. Your
organization’s contribution will be acknowledged at the
luncheon. |
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Include your organization’s name
and level of giving in a special promotional listing in the
Convention Special, MSHA’s Convention program
distributed at the Convention. |
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Recognize your organization’s
name as a sponsor in the spring edition of the MSHA Newsletter (circulation 1,500). |
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Display a large sign in the exhibit hall with
your organization’s name acknowledging your contribution.
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In addition, if your
organization would like to sponsor specific events, speakers or
any other costs associated with Convention, MSHA will prepare a sign for all attendees to view at the sponsored
event/speaker session(s), further enhancing advertising dollars.
MSHA extends this offer for one event/session of the sponsor's
choice. |
Friend
of the Association
For donations of between $1,000-$1,499, MSHA will:
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Invite one representative of
your choice to the President’s Luncheon as our guest. Your
organization’s contribution will be acknowledged at the
luncheon. |
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Include your organization’s name
and level of giving in a special promotional listing in the
Convention Special, MSHA’s Convention program
distributed at the Convention. |
|
Recognize your organization’s
name as a sponsor in the spring edition of the MSHA Newsletter (circulation 1,500). |
|
Display a large sign in the exhibit hall with
your organization’s name acknowledging your contribution.
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In addition, if your
organization would like to sponsor specific events, speakers or
any other costs associated with Convention, MSHA will prepare a sign for all attendees to view at the sponsored
event/speaker session(s), further enhancing advertising dollars.
MSHA extends this offer for one event/session of the sponsor's
choice. |
Patron
For donations of between $250-$999, MSHA will:
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Acknowledge your organization’s contribution
at the President's Luncheon. |
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Include your organization’s name
and level of giving in a special promotional listing in the
Convention Special, MSHA’s Convention program
distributed at the Convention. |
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Recognize your organization’s
name as a sponsor in the spring edition of the MSHA Newsletter (circulation 1,500). |
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Display a large sign in the
exhibit hall with your organization’s name acknowledging your
contribution. |
CONVENTION
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Convention Special
Advertising
Be in the hands of all Convention attendees in our
onsite program throughout the Convention.
Full Page Back Cover (Full Color)*
..................……………….$500
Full Page Inside Back Cover (Full Color)*
............................ $400
Full Page Inside Front Cover (Full Color)*
............................ $400
Full Page Ad (black and white) (7.75" x
10") .........................$200
½ Page (7.5” x 5”)……………………....................................$100
¼ Page (3.75” x 5”)……………….....................................…..$75
1/8 Page (3.75” x 2.5”)……….....................................……….$50
*First-come, first-serve basis
Important Note:
Email attachments preferred. Please submit advertisements as a
gif or jpeg file. If ad is hard copy, submit in “camera ready”
art form.
MSHA Website Advertising
The website Exhibitor Page
lists all exhibitors. You can add your company
banner ad with a link to either your company's website or email
address or, if you do not have a banner ad, you can have an email
or web link to your company.
| Banner
Ad for MSHA website with email or web link...........$100 |
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Email or Website Link
Only............................................. $100 |
Banner ads are posted two months prior to
Convention dates and remain on the website for one month after the
close of Convention. If your organization chooses to become
a sponsor in the President's Circle, posting of banner ad will be
extended to October 2010.
Banner ads must be submitted via
email to
msha@showmemsha.org as either a jpeg or gif file. Size is to
be no larger than 234 x 60 pixels and any animation is to be
limited to two cycles.
Name Badges for Convention
Attendees......$500
Provide your company's logo for inclusion on all Convention
attendees' name badges. Convention attendees must wear their name
badges at all times during Convention. This will allow your
company a continuous marketing opportunity throughout the
Convention. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity.
Bags for Convention
Attendees.....................$250
Be the company to provide carrying bags for Convention attendees.
For just $200, your company will have maximum visibility through
your exclusive attendee bags, which should be able to hold up to
five pounds of literature. This is a first-come, first-served
opportunity. For the benefit of our attendees, we request that
bags be constructed of a material other than paper, which can be
loud and distracting to those in sessions. IMPORTANT: Specific
shipping instructions will be provided with your confirmation
notice.
Folders for Convention
Attendees.................$250
Provide the folders for Convention attendees. Your company's
folder will be in the hands of Convention attendees! The folder
will contain the Convention Special and Convention materials. This
is a first-come, first-served opportunity. IMPORTANT:
Specific shipping instructions will be provided
with your confirmation notice.
Lanyards for Convention Attendees..............$250
Provide the lanyards for Convention attendees.
Your company’s lanyard will be displayed on the Convention
attendees! This is a first-come, first-served opportunity.
IMPORTANT: Specific shipping instructions will be provided with
your confirmation notice.
Notepads for Convention
Attendees.............$250
Provide the full-size notepads for Convention attendees. Your
company's notepads will be provided to the attendees for their use
during Convention! This
is a first-come, first-served opportunity.
IMPORTANT:
Specific shipping instructions will be provided
with your confirmation notice.
Catalog/Literature/Flyers/Trinket for Placement in Attendee Bag or
Folder.............$150
Ensure maximum visibility of your product or service by inserting
a market item in every attendee's Convention bag or folder.
IMPORTANT:
Specific shipping instructions will be provided
with your confirmation notice.
Door Prize Donation
Another way to receive recognition at the MSHA Convention is to
donate a door prize. Contributors will be recognized in the
Convention Special (if an indication to donate is received by
January 9). If you will be attending, door prizes should be
delivered to the Convention registration desk upon arrival. If you
are not attending, but would like to take advantage of this
marketing opportunity, complete the registration form, and
complete shipping details will be provided with your confirmation
notice.
Silent Auction Donation
MSHA's silent auction is one of the most popular activities at the
Convention. Many organizations choose to take advantage of this
marketing opportunity by donating gifts. Companies will receive
printed recognition in the Convention Special (if an indication to
donate is received by February 25). If you will be attending, silent
auction items should be delivered to the Convention registration
desk upon arrival. If you are not attending, but would
like to take advantage of this marketing
opportunity, complete the registration form, and complete shipping
details will be provided with your confirmation notice.
You Are Invited To Participate In The
MSHA Convention’s Eighth Annual
Exhibitor’s Round
Robin
April 15-18,
2010
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Osage Beach, Missouri
What is
the Exhibitor’s Round Robin?
The
Exhibitor’s Round Robin (ERR) is a creative way for
attendees to earn contact time toward continuing education units.
Exhibitors and attendees gave rave reviews to this experimental
form of interacting with vendors at last year’s Convention. We’ve
made a few changes to enhance participation based on feedback from
vendors and attendees.
Participating
vendors will provide information relative to speech-language
pathology and audiology in areas such as product information,
services, technology, industry trends or professional issues.
This information will be presented in small groups of 10 -15
participants in three, 20-minute segments for an hour-long
session.
Why Was
the ERR Created?
MSHA created
this avenue for two primary reasons: 1. Vendors asked for
additional ways to attract attendees to their exhibits. 2.
Attendees requested creative formats for earning continuing
education units.
What
Are the Benefits of Participation?
Essentially,
the benefits of participation are threefold. You will have an
opportunity to:
1. present
information on any topic you desire which relates to the field of
speech-language pathology or audiology or both;
2. interact
with professionals in small, concentrated groups;
3. present
information at fixed intervals, without interruption.
How
Many Sessions of ERR Will Be Offered to Attendees?
A one-hour session will be offered.
This session will be scheduled for either Friday, April 16 or Saturday,
April 17.
You will need to be prepared to present on a related topic which
will be repeated in three, 20-minute segments.
Are
There Any Rules For Participation That I Should Be Made Aware?
Yes. You
must present on a topic(s) related to one or both professions.
Presentations should be structured to last no more than 20
minutes. Vendors are strictly prohibited from making sales pitches
or recruiting during the presentation.
Are
There Any Additional Fees Incurred Should My Organization Decide
To Participate?
No. MSHA
offers this as an opportunity to interact with Convention
attendees at no additional charge to vendors or attendees.
How Do
I Get Involved?
Simply
complete a proposal using the online form or send a hard copy no
later than March 18, 2010.
Questions?
Contact Theresa Zamagias, MSHA Central
Office, at
msha@showmemsha.org or 888-729-6742.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Exhibitor Deadlines
Ad Submission Deadline
January 28, 2010
Exhibitor’s Early
Convention Registration February 25, 2010
Deadline to receive special rates at the
Tan-Tar-A Resort
March 17, 2010
Exhibitor’s Round Robin
Registration March 18, 2010
Exhibitor Deadlines
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Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
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Thursday |
April 15 |
6:00pm-8:30pm |
Exhibitor Set-Up |
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Friday |
April 16 |
8:00am-10:00am |
Exhibitor
Set-Up |
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Friday |
April 16 |
10:30am-8:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Hours |
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Saturday |
April 17 |
7:30am-12:30pm |
Exhibit Hall Hours |
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Saturday |
April 17 |
12:30pm-5:30pm |
Breakdown |
Hotel Information
Contact the Tan-Tar-A Resort by Wednesday, March 17,2010, to receive
the Convention rate of $115 for single, double, triple or quad
occupancy. One bedroom suite rates are $199 per night; two
bedroom suite rates are $270 per night. Be sure to mention the
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association in order to receive
this rate. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and
local taxes and a county lodging tax at the rate effective at time
of check in.
Call 800-Tan-Tar-A or 800-826-8272 for
your reservation.
Or Visit their website at
www.tan-tar-a.com.
Be sure
to use the following code for special rates:
MSLH
Shipment of
Material and Amenity Information
Upon receipt of exhibitor applications, a notice will be sent by with complete mailing instructions and order
information for electrical outlets, AV equipment, etc.
Avoid Late Charges
Send your registration accompanied
with full payment by February 25, 2010. Fees received by this
date are guaranteed inclusion in the Exhibitor Listing in the
Convention Special distributed at the Convention.
Referrals
If you refer a new business/organization that
subsequently exhibits at the Convention, we'll reward you with a
$50 rebate! MSHA will rebate to a maximum of the exhibitor's
fee.
CONVENTION
QUESTIONS?
MSHA Central Office
2000 East Broadway, PMB 296
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone
Toll Free (888) 729-6742
Fax
Toll Free (888) 729-3489
msha@showmemsha.org
NOTE:
The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability
for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibitor’s
activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
the Hotel, its owner, and its management company, as well as
their respective agents, servants and employees from any and all
such losses, damages and claims.
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