2017 EMA Conference

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

9990 Riverside Drive

Powell, Ohio 43065

To Whom it May Concern:

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to be hosting the 38th Elephant Managers Association Conference in 2017. This annual conference brings together Elephant Care Professionals from around the world to promote elephant care through professional exchanges and education, as well as research and conservation updates regarding both Asian and African elephants. The EMA conference attracts approximately 200 delegates for two days of formal presentations, a zoo day, and a pre and post conference trip to nearby facilities. Delegates will receive the most up to date information focusing on professional elephant management trends and the unique opportunity to see firsthand the methods employed by other established elephant programs.

As the Columbus Zoo prepares to host and organize this very special conference, we are writing you to request your support. As you can imagine this is a group with many interests -from the latest research techniques, to conservation applications, to husbandry and management in a zoological setting. On considering your partnership in this event, it is important for you to know that money raised is distributed to cover costs of the conference.

As an international event, this conference is a large undertaking. We hope to attract over 100 participants to Ohio. At this time we are asking for your financial support to help offset the costs of this event. There will also be a silent auction and we also welcome any merchandise, product, or service donations you are able to make. All contributors will be recognized throughout the workshop via programs and signs.

This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for both African and Asian Elephants. As the Columbus Zoo moves forward with the conference plans, we thank you for your consideration of our underwriting request.

Sincerely,

Adam Felts

Curator, Heart of Africa/Asia Quest

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

614-724-3492

All donations can be sent to and made out to:

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium EMA 2017

C/O Adam Felts

9990 Riverside Drive

Powell, Ohio 43065

2017 Elephant Managers Association Conference

Hosted by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Underwriting Levels and Benefits

Ice-Breaker – $5000 Level

Attendees and donors will be invited to an icebreaker the night preceding the conference. Underwriting this event includes the following benefits and privileges:

•  Invitation to attend all social functions including the Ice Breaker and Dinner Banquet

•  Recognition at the vendors table to be displayed during coffee breaks.

•  Recognition in all print materials developed for the conference, including the conference program and conference proceeding.

•  Recognition at the workshop hotel in signage.

•  Recognition of underwriting at the conference welcome, preceding the keynote speaker.

•  Support recognition plaque.

•  Recognition on all t-shirts

Dinner Banquet – $5000 Level

Attendees and donors will be invited to the dinner banquet, at the Africa Event Center at the Columbus Zoo the last night of the conference. Underwriting this event includes the following benefits and privileges:

•  Invitation to attend all social functions including the Ice Breaker and Dinner Banquet and Photo.

•  Recognition at the vendors table to be displayed during coffee breaks.

•  Recognition in all print materials developed for the conference, including the workshop program and conference proceeding.

•  Recognition at the conference hotel in signage.

•  Recognition of underwriting at the conference welcome, preceding the keynote speaker.

•  Support recognition plaque.

•  Recognition on all t-shirts

Lunches – $3000 Level

Lunch will be served at the hotel in between sessions and at the Columbus Zoo on the final day. Underwriting this event includes the following benefits and privileges:

•  Invitation to attend the Ice Breaker and invitation to attend the Dinner Banquet.

•  Recognition at the vendors table to be displayed during coffee breaks.

•  Recognition in all print materials developed for the conference, including the conference program and workshop proceeding.

•  Recognition at the conference hotel in signage.

•  Recognition of underwriting at the conference welcome, preceding the keynote speaker.

•  Support recognition plaque.

•  Recognition on all t-shirts

Tee-Shirts – $1,000 Level

All conference participants will receive a tee-shirt with the conference logo. Underwriting this event includes the following benefits and privileges:

•  Recognition at the vendors table to be displayed during coffee breaks.

•  Recognition in all print materials developed for the conference, including the conference program and conference proceedings.

•  Recognition at the workshop hotel in signage

•  Recognition on all t-shirts

Breaks – $1000 Level

There will be a total of 4 breaks throughout the conference. Underwriting this event includes the following benefits and privileges:

•  Recognition at the vendors table to be displayed during coffee breaks.

•  Recognition in all print materials developed for the workshop, including the conference program and workshop proceeding.

•  Recognition at the conference hotel in signage

General Conference Fund and Hospitality Suite – $500 Level

Keeping with tradition there will be a hospitality room each night for keepers, managers, and enthusiasts to relax and connect with one another. Underwriting this event includes the following benefits and privileges:

•  Recognition at the workshop hotel in signage.

•  Recognition in the conference program.

Yes, we would like to be an underwriter for this important event!

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Yes, We would like to underwrite this important event by donating the following items for the silent auction!

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We are unable to donate at this time but wish you success with your workshop.

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