Maine Adult Education Association Annual Conference

Maine Adult Education Association Annual Conference

MAINE ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

June 21 & 22 2017

University of Southern Maine

Portland Campus

Aboutourconference...

•Thisyearfeatures–New Location! University of Southern Maine Campus -Portland, Me

•ExhibitHallcentrallylocatedintheAbromsonCenterwherelunch

isservedeachday midwaybetweenalltheworkshop locations.

•Ourtwo-dayconferencefeatureseight session strands,with snack

breaksattheExhibitHallbetweeneachsession.

•ExhibitorReceptiononWednesdayeveningfrom4to5pm.

Reserve your booth at:

Upon registration, exhibitors will receive an invoice,additionalcampus information and sponsorship opportunities!

ExhibitHallOptions:

StandardExhibitorTable-$450Includes8'tableandlunchticketforoneexhibitorrepresentative.Exhibitspace includeschairsandwirelessinternet.

InstructionalExhibitorTable - $550 Includes8'tableandlunchticketforoneexhibitorrepresentative. Exhibit

spaceincludeschairsandwirelessinternet.Includes one Workshop if selected. DeadlineforWorkshopproposalisFebruary15.

Workshopswill be reviewedandthereisnoguaranteeofacceptance.Ifnotacceptedforaworkshop,youwillbechargedattheStandardExhibitorlevel.

ExhibitorsinterestedinofferingworkshopsorgroupproductdemonstrationsareencouragedtoconsiderturninginaWorkshopProposalform(foundatmaea.org).TheProgramCommitteewillconsideranexhibitorworkshopwhentheleadpresenterisacurrent educator/administratorwhocanshareideasfortheuseoftheproductinaneducationalsetting.Pleaseunderstandthatasavendoryouwillnotgetmonetarycompensationforyourpreparationorteachingtime.

SuperBooth-$750Includes two 8 “ tables, chairs, electricity, and two lunch tickets for your representatives- Only 2 available! First come first serve

DoorPrizesBoothDrawings

DoorPrizes:EachyearMAEAreceivesagenerouslevelofsupportfromourexhibitorsinprovidingdoorprizesfor theclosingsessionat theconclusionoftheconference. To assure attendance at your exhibit we plan an interactive activity that will draw participants to each booth during the conference. We use the door prize raffle opportunity to, once again, thank our exhibitors and to highlight your support of MAEA - Your contribution isannouncedpriortothewinner’snamebeingdrawn.

BoothDrawings:MAEAencouragesexhibitorstoofferdrawingsatindividualexhibitbooths.Wewillgladlyannounceyourwinner andprizeatourclosingsessionifyouchoose.

PromotionalMaterials

Promotional materials may be inserted into conference participant packets.

$50 for up to 5 pages included in participant packets (printed materials must be received by June 1).

$100 for more than 5 pages included in participant packets (printed materials must be received by June 1).

Exhibitors must deliver promotional materials to:

MAEA Conference 2017, c/o

Marshwood Adult & Community Education, 260 Dow Highway, South Berwick, Maine 03908

Meals:

Each exhibitor receives one lunch ticket per booth- if you need additional tickets please indicate this on your form. The charge is $15 per lunch.

Dinnerisavailableatthecollegeoryouarewelcometotryoneofthemanywonderfullocalrestaurants.Detailswillbeincludedinyourwelcomepacket.

Shipping& Delivery Delivery

Exhibitorsmusttakefullresponsibilityfordeliveryandpick-upshipmentarrangements.PleaseplanaheadtoensureyourshipmentsarriveasclosetoJune21aspossible,andNOTBEFOREJune16.Shipmentscanbemailedto:

Maine Adult Education Association (MAEA)Conference

​ Attn: Elizabeth Morin

Abromson Center

88 Bedford Street

Portland, ME 04103

Questions? Please call or email: Razell Ward, Exhibit Chair, 207-225-1011 or