Consumer Conference

27th Annual

Consumer Conference

Tribal Sponsorship

Advertising Opportunities

September 20-24, 2010

Best Western Ramkota Hotel

3200 West Maple Street

Sioux Falls, SD

June 22, 2010

Dear Sir or Madam:

On behalf of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), we thank you for your support of our organization’s commitment to creating a healthy future for all American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).

On behalf of NIHB, I am pleased to announce that the 27th Annual Consumer Conference will take place in Sioux Falls, S.D. at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel, September 20-24, 2010. This year’s theme is, “Tribal-State Relations and American Indian/Alaska Native Health Care.”

We will have a full schedule of dynamic speakers and workshops that will focus on important healthcare issues impacting Indian country. Key members of Congress and their staff will be invited to attend this year’s conference to learn about the state of Indian health and how they have a pivotal role in improving the health status of AI/ANs.

This year’s conference is hosted by the Tribes of the Aberdeen Area through Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairman’s Health Board. Your sponsorship in this conference gives you tremendous opportunity to gain exposure and access to health care professionals and consumers in Indian Country.

Your financial support for the NIHB’s 27th Annual Consumer Conference will help us advance our goal of eliminating health disparities and further our shared mission to advocate on behalf of all Tribal governments and American Indian/Alaska Native people in their efforts to provide quality health care for their people.

Through your generous financial support as a sponsor of the 27th Annual Consumer Conference you can help us fulfill our goal to facilitate discussion about Tribal-State Relations and American Indian/Alaska Native Health Care.

Respectfully,

Reno Keoni Franklin

Chairman, NIHB

What is the National Indian Health Board?

Our Vision: The National Indian Health Board advocates on behalf of all Tribal Governments,American Indians and Alaska Natives in their efforts to provide quality health care for ALLIndian People!

What is the National Indian Health Board?

The National Health Board (NIHB) is a 501(c) 3 not for profit, charitable organization

providing health care advocacy services, facilitates Tribal budget consolation and providestimely information and other services to all Tribal Governments. Whether Tribes operate their

own health care delivery systems through contracting and compacting or receive health caredirectly from the Indian Health Services (IHS), NIHB is their advocate. NIHB also conductsresearch, provides policy analysis, program assessment and development, national and regionalmeeting planning, training, technical assistance programs and project management. Theseservices are provided to Tribes, area Health Boards, Tribal organizations, federal agencies, andprivate foundations. The NIHB presents the Tribal perspective while monitoring, reporting onand responding to federal legislation and regulations. It also serves as conduit to openopportunities for the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native health care with othernational and international organizations, foundations corporations and others in its quest tobuild support for, and advance, Indian care issues.

Raising Awareness

Elevating the visibility of Indian Health care issues has been a struggle shared by Tribalgovernments, the federal government and private agencies. For 36 years, NIHB hascontinuously played a central role in focusing national attention on Indian health care needs.These efforts continue to gain results.

Since 1972, the NIHB has advised the U.S. Congress, IHS, other federal agencies and privatefoundations about health disparities and service issues experienced in Indian Country. Thefuture of health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is intertwined with policydecision at the federal level and changes in mainstream health care management. The NIHBbrings to Tribal governments timely information to assist tribes to effectively make soundhealth care policy decisions.

Our Board of Directors

Because the NIHB represents all federally-recognized tribes, it is important that the work of theNIHB reflect the unity and diversity of Tribal values and opinions in an accurate, fair, andculturally-sensitive manner. This objective is accomplished through the work of the NIHBBoard of Directors and Area Health Boards. The NIHB is governed by a Board of Directorsconsisting of representative from each of the twelve IHS Areas. Each Area Health Board electsrepresentative and an alternate to sit on the NIHB Board of Directors. In areas where there is noArea Health Board, Tribal governments choose a representative. The Board of Directors electsan Executive Committee comprised of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, andMember-at-Large, who serve two-year appointments with staggered terms. The Board ofDirectors meets quarterly.

This year the Tribes of the Aberdeen Area through the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairman’s Health Boardare theproud hosts of the 27th Annual National Indian Health Board Consumer Conference. As pertradition, Tribes hosting the conference provide the following support:

Hosting the opening reception.

The opening reception will be held on September 20, 2010.

Organizing Culture Night

Culture Night is a night of dancing, eating and celebrating to showcase theAberdeen Area Tribes. This event is hosted for all of the conference participantsand this year key members of Congress and their staff will be invited to join us forthis celebration at the Ramkota Hotel.

Promoting and supporting the conference

Encouraging attendance

Providing volunteers

Fundraising to achieve the core mission of the conference

The Annual Consumer Conference is the National Indian Health Board’s only fundraisingcampaign exclusively dedicated to generating funds to support legislative activity on behalf of allTribes.

We look forward to working with you to make this year’s conference a success!

National Indian Health Board

27th Annual Consumer Conference

September 20-24, 2010

Conference Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

At-a-Glance

Conference Sponsorship and Donations

Conference Sponsor $50,000

Conference Partner $25,000

Conference Affiliate $10,000

Conference Supporter $5,000

Friend of NIHB $2,500

Supporter of NIHB $1,000

Meals/Break Sponsorship

Breakfast Sponsor $10,000 (Three opportunities available)

Break Sponsor $5,000 (Six opportunities available)

Luncheon Sponsor $25,000 (Two opportunities available)

Other Events

Awards Luncheon $40,000

Capitol Hill Reception $50,000

Company/Organization/Agency Logo Placement

Program Sponsor $35,000

Conference Bag Sponsor $25,000

Name Badge Sponsor $5,000

Program Advertisement

Full Page $2,500

Half Page $1000

Quarter Page $500

Business Card $250

The National Indian Health Board’s 27th Annual Consumer Conference

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference Sponsor

$50,000

As a Conference Sponsor you will receive:

Full color advertisement on the inside back cover

One exhibit booth

Two complimentary registrations

Your organization’s name/logo will appear on

the NIHB website

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the official conference program

Your information will be included in the

conference tote bag

Conference Partner

$25,000

As a Conference Partner you will receive:

½ page advertisement

One exhibit booth

One complimentary registrations

Your organization’s name/logo will appear on the NIHB website

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the official conference program

Your information will be included in the conference tote bag

Conference Affiliate

$10,000

As a Conference Affiliate you will receive:

½ page advertisement

One complimentary registration

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in theofficial conference program and your information will be included in the conference tote bag

Conference Supporter

$5,000

As a Conference Supporter you will receive:

¼ page advertisement

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

Your information will be included in the

conference tote bag

Conference Program Sponsor

$35,000

As the Conference Program Sponsor you will

receive:

Full color advertisement on the inside cover

One exhibit booth

Your organization’s name/logo will appear on

the NIHB website

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

Your information will be included in the

conference tote bag

Conference Bag Sponsor

$25,000

As the Conference Bag Sponsor you will

receive:

½ page advertisement

Your organization’s name/logo will appear on

the NIHB website

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

Your information will be included in theconference tote bag

The National Indian Health Board’s 27th Annual Consumer Conference

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Name Badge Sponsor

$5,000

As the Name Badge Sponsor you will receive:

Your organization’s name/logo will appear on

the official name badges

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

Awards Luncheon Sponsor

$40,000

As the Awards Luncheon Sponsor you will

receive:

½ page advertisement

Your organization’s name/logo will be featured

on invitations to the luncheon and the special

26th Annual Consumer Conference Awards

Luncheon program

Your organization’s name/logo will be featured

on a poster to be displayed during lunch

You will have the opportunity to speak during

the lunch

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

Your information will be included in the

conference tote bag

Lunch Sponsor

$25,000

As a Lunch Sponsor you will receive:

½ page advertisement

Your organization’s name/logo will be featured

on a poster to be displayed during lunch

You will have the opportunity to speak during

lunch

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

Your information will be included in the

conference tote bag

Breakfast Sponsor

$10,000

As a Breakfast Sponsor you will receive:

½ page advertisement

Your organization’s name/logo will be featured

on a poster to be displayed during breakfast

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

Break Sponsor

$5,000

As a Break Sponsor you will receive:

Your organization’s name/logo will be featured

on a poster to be displayed during the break

Your organization’s name/logo will appear in the

official conference program

National Indian Health Board

27th Annual Consumer Conference

September 20-24, 2010

Program Advertising

Purchasing advertising space in the conference program provides an excellent opportunity toshow your support for the NIHB Annual Consumer Conference and allows you to promote yourproducts, services and programs to over 1,000 individuals—including consumers, health careproviders and tribal leaders.

Advertising Guidelines:

• All ads will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
• The Conference Planning Committee reserves the right to refuse inappropriate

advertisements.

• No advertisements for alcoholic beverages or tobacco products will be accepted.
• Ads must be bordered at the dimensions listed (width followed by height).
• All advertisements must be submitted in a black & white camera-ready format or

electronically.

• Payment must accompany the prepared ad, unless alternative arrangements have

been with and approved by NIHB. All camera ready ads must be received byAugust 20, 2010.

Advertising Rates:

Full Page (7 ½ x 10)$2,500

Half Page (7 ½ x 4 ½) $1,000

Quarter Page (3 ½ x 4 ½) $500

Business Card (3 ½ x 2 ½) $250

To confirm your sponsorship, please complete the following pages and submit by fax, e-mail, ormail. To be listed in marketing pieces, please submit your intent to sponsor by Friday, August 20, 2010.

To confirm your sponsorship of the 27th Annual Consumer Conference, please complete thefollowing page and submit by fax, e-mail, or mail.

Tribe orOrganization:_________

Contact person: ______

Address: ______

City/State/Zip: ______

Phone: ______Fax: ______

Email: ______

Conference Program and Meal

Sponsorship and Amounts:

_____ Capitol Hill Reception $50,000

_____ Awards Luncheon Sponsor $40,000

_____ Program Sponsor $35,000

_____ Conference Bag Sponsor $ 25,000

_____ Luncheon Sponsor $25,000

_____ Breakfast Sponsor $10,000

_____ Name Badge Sponsor $5,000

_____ Break Sponsor $5,000

Conference Sponsorship and Donation

Levels and Amounts:

______Conference Sponsor $50,000

______Conference Partner $25,000

______Conference Affiliate $10,000

______Conference Supporter $5,000

______Friend of NIHB $2,500

______Supporter of NIHB $1,000

Advertising Opportunities and Amount:

____ Full Page $1,000 (7 ½ x 10)

____ Half Page $700 (7 ½ x 4 ½)

____ Quarter Page $500 (3 ½ x 4 ½)

____ Business Card $300 (3 ½ x 2 ½)

SPONSORSHIP FORM

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National Indian Health Board

27th Annual Consumer Conference

If you are donating In-Kind Gifts/Sponsorship please list item(s) that will be provided (Examples:gifts for plenary speakers/honored guests, provide photography for the conference, or bottled waterfor Just Move It walk):

______

______

______

Total Sponsorship Fees $ ______

Total Advertising Fees $ ______

TOTAL COST * $ ______

Method of Payment: *

Please indicate which form ofpayment will be used.

□ Check/Money Order□ Visa □ American Express □ MasterCard

Credit Card Number:______

Card Holder Name: ______

Card Holder Signature: ______

3-4 digit authorization code: ______

Expiration Date: ______

Contact Name: * ______

Tribe/Organization/Company: * ______

ContactEmail address: * ______

Address: * ______

City: * ______

State: * ______

Zip Code: * ______

Telephone: * ______

Fax: ______

*These fields are required to process form

Please enclose payment (check, money order or credit card) & send immediately to:

National Indian Health Board (NIHB)

926 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Washington, D.C.20003

Phone: (202) 507-4070 Fax: (202) 507-4071

Should you have any questions, please contact at the above number or via e-mail at

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NIHB Individual Donation Form

Thank you for making a donation to the National Indian Health Board. Your donation will helpsupport our programs and our ongoing commitment to improve the health of all AmericanIndians and Alaska Natives.

Please accept my gift of:

____$50 ____$250 ____$500 ____$1000 ______$Other

Name: ______

Title: ______

Organization: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone: ______Email: ______

I would like to charge my donation to Visa/MasterCard/American Express (Please circle one).

Card #: ______

Expiration Date: ______

Name as it appears on your credit card: ______

Signature: ______

(Signature is required if donating by credit card.)

Or please send your donation to:National Indian Health Board

926 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Washington, DC20003

The National Indian Health Board is a non profit 501(c) 3 organization; all individual or corporate donations are tax deductible.

ANNUAL CONSUMER CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the 27th Annual Consumer Conference “Tribal-State Relations”. This event will feature engaging speakers from Indian Country, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Day, Public Health Day, a culture night celebration, and more. As this event is a key opportunity to connect with American Indian/Alaska Native public health professionals, we hope that your organization will join us and participate in the discussion on the health of the Native population.

The exhibitor space for the Annual Consumer Conference is limited by category. Applications are due no later than August 27, 2010 and the Conference Planning Committee will notify applicants, if accepted, by September 3, 2010. Payment for exhibitor registration will be due no later than September 10, 2010.

Please complete one registration form per participant. Check the appropriate box for your registration type and return form with your payment (check or credit card). DO NOT SEND CASH OR FAX COPIES OF CHECKS. The fax number is 202-507-4071. NIHB does not invoice and Purchase Orders will not be accepted in lieu of payment.

Conference Registration Rates / Exhibitor Registration Rates
Individual and Presenter / $400.00 / Corporate/For Profit Exhibitors / $2000.00
Tribal Business/Entrepreneur / $1200.00
Non-Profit/Educational Institution / $1000.00
Tribal/Government / $750.00
Arts & Crafts / $500.00

Individual and Presenter Registration Fees: include one conference packet and admittance per person to all conference activities, including the Welcome Reception, local host activities, and other special events as listed. The individual cost is ONLY for those that wish to attend the conference. Please register online at

Exhibitor Fees include: one conference packet, 6’ table, two chairs, and a trashcan. All utilities, package shipping and handling charges must be negotiated with the host hotel and paid for by each individual exhibitor. All exhibitors are expressly limited to the designated exhibitor space of 10’ x 8’, if additional space is needed a second exhibitor space must be purchased. Exhibitors wishing to attend the conference sessions and activities must also purchase individual registrations for each attendee.

Cancellation Policy (applicable to conference registration and exhibitors): All cancellation requests must be in writing and postmarked on or before September 10, 2010, at which time a refund will be granted, less a $100 processing fee. Cancellation notices postmarked after September 10, 2010 will not be refunded. No Exceptions. Substitutions are allowed. NIHB reserves the right to make final decisions related to cancellations.

_____ Please initial here, acknowledging you have read and understand the cancellation policy

Please complete the application form on the reverse side

Please Check the Appropriate Box for Your Registration Type :
□ Individual / Presenter / $
□Corporate/For Profit □Tribal/Government
□ Non-Profit/Educational Institution □ Arts & Crafts
□ Tribal Business/Entrepreneur / $
Total Cost* / $
Participant/Exhibitor Name: * / Email address: *
Tribe/Organization/Company: *
Address: *
City: * / State: * / Zip Code: *
Telephone: * / Fax:

*All Fields Required for Processing. Email Address is required notification.

REGISTRATION FORMS WITH PURCHASE ORDERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the

27th Annual National Indian Health Board Public Annual Consumer Conference.

A member of the Conference Planning Committee will notify accepted applicants no later than September 3, 2010.

Please mail, email or fax applications to Phillip Roulain at:

Fax: (202) 507-4071

926 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Washington, DC20003