Bridging the Gap in Minnesota Between Research and Practice

Bridging the gap in Minnesota between research and practice

in the field of aging, with special emphasis on developing

and supporting tomorrow’s leaders.

Help support education and research for current and future leaders in the field of aging.

Sponsor the 2013 MGS Conference!

There are several ways to participate in this year’s conference that will increase your visibility,

but stay within budget. Below you will find the details about the different sponsorship levels, exhibitor discounts and benefits of each. Please make your selection by January 21st, 2013to take advantage of our early bird special

and recognition of your company in our conference brochure.

• Statewide recognition in the conference brochure
• Color logo on front and back of participants’ book
• Color logo and link to your website on MGS website
• Full page advertisement in conference booklet (value of $165)
• Placement of signage in auditorium
• Six complimentary conference registrations (value of $870)
• Premiere placement of complimentary exhibit booth
• Three complimentary registrations for 2013 web-based seminars
• One session sponsorship (allows sponsor to distribute materials to attendees of session)
• Reserved lunch tables

• Statewide recognition in the conference brochure
• Color logo on back of participants’ book
• Color logo MGS website
• Half page advertisement in conference booklet (value of $125)
• Four complimentary conference registrations (value of $580)
• Preferred placement of complimentary exhibit booth
• Two complimentary registrations for 2013 web-based seminars
• Reserved lunch tables

• Statewide recognition in the conference brochure
• Color logo on back cover of participants’ book
• Two complimentary conference registrations (value of $290)
• Complimentary exhibit booth
• One free registration for web-based seminar

• Statewide recognition in the conference brochure
• Color logo on back cover of participants’ book
• Two complimentary conference registrations (value of $290)
• Complimentary exhibition booth

Other Opportunities to Sponsor:

• Statewide recognition in the conference brochure
• Color logo on back cover of participants’ book
• Name printed on beverage tickets given to each participant
• One complimentary conference registrations (value of $145)
• Complimentary exhibition booth
• 5 minute ‘sound bite’ during executive reception

• Statewide recognition in the conference brochure
• Color logo on back cover of participants’ book AND logo placement inside booklet highlighting keynote speaker
• Logo on screen and signage at podium during keynote presentation
• Recognition during the introduction of keynote presentation
• Complimentary exhibition booth

• Allows sponsor to pick a specific session AND distribute materials to all session participants
• Signage at session location
• Opportunity for a two-minute introduction of organization at beginning of session
• Complimentary exhibition booth

• Full color page advertisement in participants’ book

• Half color page advertisement in participants’ book

Payment:

Mail payment by January 21st, 2013 to be included in the MGS promotional material. Sponsorship will continue beyond January 15th, but organization information may not be included in some materials. See registration page for payment options.

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Company Profile:

With your payment, attach a short paragraph describing your organization. This information will be included in a packet to conference attendees. Content may be edited for space purposes. To have your logo included, e-mail a high-resolution format of the logo to .

Sponsor Registration Form

Minnesota Gerontological Society

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Please print or type

Organization______

Address______

City______State ______Zip Code______

Contact Name______

Phone number______Email address ______

 Sponsorship Level $______Platinum $5,000 / Gold $2,500 / Silver $1,500 / Bronze $750

 Reception Sponsorship$1,500

 Keynote Sponsor$2,000

 Session Sponsor$450

 Full Page Ad$165Send ad in high-resolution PDF format to by April 2, 2013

 Half Page Ad$125Send ad in high resolution PDF format to by April 2 2013

TOTAL$______

*Electricity is not included in the conference fee and must be arranged directly with the conference center. Please fill out the attachment and pay the fee directly to EarleBrownConferenceCenter.

Please include a brief description of the products and/or services that your organization offers for use in our conference brochure: (Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary).

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Return this form with payment to:

Minnesota Gerontological Society

P.O. Box 24562

Minneapolis, MN 55424-0562

Payment Options:

Checks payable to: Minnesota Gerontological Society

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