the FEA sponsorship information packet

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2015 FEA National Conference
Sponsorship
College Day
Advertising
Opportunities
Future Educators Association® National Conference
April 23–25, 2015 • Hyatt Regency Crystal City • Washington, D.C.
Future Educators Association® National Conference
Sponsorship/College Day/Advertising Opportunities
April 23–25, 2015 • Hyatt Regency Crystal City • Washington, D.C.
The Future Educators Association National Conference is a unique annual celebration of
inspired aspiring educators. Each year, conference participants come from around the world
to take advantage of a diverse array of networking and professional learning opportunities.
Consider becoming a conference sponsor, or College Day participant and capture the attention
of more than 800 high school prospective educators and their instructors.
About the Future Educators Association
The Future Educators Association (FEA) is a student organization dedicated to supporting young people
interested in education-related careers. We are a national network of more than 10,000 student and mentor
participants in school-based, grow-your-own-teacher programs. Since over 60% of teachers teach within
20 miles of where they went to high school, every community has an interest in proactively recruiting and
supporting its next generation of local educators.
FEA Student Demographics
GENDER
ETHNIC GROUPS
White
1% 1%
10%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
African American
2%
13%
13%
85%
Asian
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
12%
60%
Female
Male
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
Other
Unidentified
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Why Sponsor or Exhibit?
Sponsorship at the FEA National Conference is an
effective way to connect with high school students
and gain exposure for your product, services, or school/
college of education. There are a variety of opportunities
from which to select. From inclusive sponsorship
packages to tote bags, FEA has promotional options
to accommodate your marketing objectives, resources,
and budget.
As a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2015 FEA National
Conference, you will have the opportunity to:
• Enhance your visibility among more than 800 of the
best and brightest high school students in the country
who are interested in education-related careers, as well
as their instructors.
• Cultivate name recognition among prospective
educators and education preparation instructors from
across the country.
• Demonstrate your support of the future of education.
• Contribute to the advancement of the education field.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Conference Bag Sponsorship - $8,000
(1 available)
Benefits for Conference Bag Sponsorship:
• Exclusive sponsorship of conference bag (bag
selected and ordered by FEA)
• Company logo on conference bag
• Half-page, black-and-white ad in conference
program book
• One complimentary conference registration
• Sponsorship recognition in conference program
• Logo and link on sponsor page of FEA National
Conference website
Friday Lunch Sponsorship - $7,500
(1 available)
Saturday Lunch Sponsorship - $7,500
(1 available)
Benefits for Lunch Sponsorship:
• Exclusive sponsorship of the Friday or
Saturday lunch
• A general session speaking opportunity by a
representative of the sponsoring organization
• Sponsor can provide a promotional brochure to be
placed at the seats (brochure must be created and
printed by the sponsor)
• Half-page, black-and-white ad in conference
program book
• One complimentary conference registration
• Signage recognizing sponsorship
• Sponsorship recognition in conference program
• Logo and link on sponsor page of FEA National
Conference website
Photo by Emma McDonald
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Sponsorship Opportunities (cont.)
Water Bottle Sponsorship - $6,000
(1 available)
Social Media Wall Sponsorship - $5,000
(1 available)
Benefits for Water Bottle Sponsorship:
Benefits for Social Media Wall Sponsorship:
• Exclusive sponsorship of conference water bottle
(water bottle selected and ordered by FEA)
• Company logo on water bottle
• Half-page, black-and-white ad in conference
program book
• One complimentary conference registration
• Sponsorship recognition in conference program
• Logo and link on sponsor page of FEA National
Conference website
• Exclusive sponsorship of interactive social media
wall, which in 2014 was posted on by 75% of
conference attendees and viewed by nearly 100%
• Company logo displayed at social media wall
• Half-page, black-and-white ad in conference
program book
• One complimentary conference registration
• Sponsorship recognition in conference program
• Logo and link on sponsor page of FEA National
Conference website
Bag Inserts - $500 each (5 available)
Benefits for Bag Inserts Sponsorship:
• Distribution to more than 800 conference
attendees in their conference registration bags
• Sponsorship recognition in conference program
• Logo and link on sponsor page of FEA National
Conference website
Photo by Emma McDonald
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Exhibit Opportunities
Preliminary Schedule
Friday, April 24, 2015
Setup: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Exhibit Area Open: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
College Day Table
$400 Early rate (before Dec. 31, 2014)
$500 Regular rate (after Dec. 31, 2014)
Since many of the FEA conference attendees are interested
in learning more about teacher education programs at
colleges and universities, the Future Educators Association
started its College Day event several years ago to allow
colleges and universities to connect directly with students.
College Day is similar to a college fair. This is an excellent
opportunity to attract high-quality students who have
expressed an interest in education careers to your school’s
education program.
College Day Table package includes:
• Pipe-and-draped backdrop with sidewalls, signage, and
one 6’ table with linen
• Two chairs
• Lunch on the day of the exhibit for two attendees
• Company name listed on sponsor page of FEA National
Conference website
College Day Table + Go Teach Magazine
Ad Package
Photo by Emma McDonald
Deadlines
Reservations for a College Day + Go Teach
Magazine Ad Package due: Jan. 9, 2015
Reservations for a sponsorship, program
book ad, or College Day table due:
Jan. 31, 2015
Sponsorship/College Day/Advertising
payment due: Jan. 31, 2015
Sponsor logo and program book ad due:
Feb. 1, 2015
Go Teach magazine ad due: Feb. 1, 2015
Bag inserts due: April 10, 2015
$1,000 Early rate (before Dec. 31, 2014)
$1,100 Regular rate (after Dec. 31, 2014)
College Day Table + Go Teach Magazine Ad
Package includes:
• Half page, four-color ad in Go Teach magazine (regular
price is $640)
• Pipe-and-draped backdrop with sidewalls, signage, and
one 6’ table with linen
• Two chairs
• Lunch on the day of the exhibit for two attendees
• Company name listed on sponsor page of FEA National
Conference website
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Advertising Opportunities
FEA uses the following media to promote the FEA National Conference and our conference partners:
Go Teach Magazine — goteachmag.org
Go Teach is the official FEA magazine and is published four times per year in August, November, January,
and March. It has a strong emphasis on college readiness, as well as a focus on information about careers in
education. With an ad in Go Teach, your message will be seen by approximately 10,000 FEA members and
their instructors. Ads placed as part of the College Day package will appear in the March 2015 issue, which
mails on March 11.
FEA National Conference Program Book
Upon arrival at the conference, each attendee will check in and receive registration materials, which include
the official FEA National Conference program book. In addition to providing conference attendees with a
listing of each session and where events are located, the program book has opportunities to advertise. With
an ad in the conference program book, your message will be seen by approximately 800 FEA members
and their instructors.
Ad size
Ad-Only Rate
discounted ad rate
with exhibit booth
or college day table
Full-page ad
$750
$700
• 7” W x 9 3/8” H
• Black and White
Half-page ad
$375
$325
• 7” W x 4 1/2” H
• Black and White
Quarter-page ad
$275
$225
• 3 3/8” W x 4 1/2” H
• Black and White
Inside front cover or
inside back cover ad
$850
$800
• 7” W x 9 3/8” H
• Black and White
ad dimensions
FEA Website — futureeducators.org
The FEA website lists current events, programs, and information about the organization. With your
organization name and website link appearing on the FEA conference website, your message will be viewed
by the site’s approximately 170,000 visitors per year.
Contact Information
For more information on sponsorships, College Day participation, or advertising, please contact Robyn Mintier
at 812-269-6626 or rmintier@pdkintl.org.
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Future Educators Association® Conference
Sponsorship/College Day/Advertising Agreement
April 23–25, 2015 • Hyatt Regency Crystal City • Washington, D.C.
Completion of all fields below are required:
Primary Contact:
Secondary Contact Name: (required)
Name:
Name:
Title:
Title:
Company:
Office Phone:
Address Line 1:
Mobile Phone:
Address Line 2:
Fax:
City:
Email:
State:
Zip:
Office Phone:
Please select your participation levels below.
Mobile Phone:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Conference Bag Sponsorship – $8,000
Fax:
Email:
Company’s web address:
Friday Lunch Sponsorship – $7,500
Saturday Lunch Sponsorship – $7,500
Conference Water Bottle Sponsorship – $6,000
Social Media Wall Sponsorship – $5,000
Bag Insert – $500
Exhibit Opportunities:
College Day Table Only
$400 (early rate – before Dec. 31, 2014)
$500 (regular rate – after Dec. 31, 2014)
College Day Table + Go Teach Magazine
Ad Package
$1,000 (early rate – before Dec. 31, 2014)
$1,100 (regular rate – after Dec. 31, 2014)
Continued on the next page.
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Advertising Opportunities:
Conference Program Book Ad
$850 (Inside front cover or inside back cover, full-page black-andwhite ad only)
$800 (Inside front cover or inside back cover, full-page black-andwhite ad, discount with College Day table)
$750 (Full-page black-and-white ad only)
$700 (Full-page black-and-white ad, discount with College
Day table)
$375 (Half-page black-and-white ad only)
$325 (Half-page black-and-white ad, discount with College
Day table)
$275 (Quarter-page black-and-white ad only)
$225 (Quarter-page black-and-white ad, discount with College
Day table)
This agreement is for participation at the
Future Educators Association Conference
scheduled for April 23–25, 2015.
Please submit completed forms to:
Fax: 812-339-0018 Attn: Conference Exhibits
Mail: Future Educators Association, ATTN: Conference Exhibits,
PO Box 7888, Bloomington, IN
47407-7888 USA
Phone: 800-766-1156
Email: fea@pdkintl.org
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
Terms and Conditions
Payment Information:
By your submission and our acceptance of your
agreement form, both parties agree to the following:
Payment Method:
Credit Card
Check
1. All sponsorships/College Day tables/advertising
opportunities are first-come, first-served.
Purchase Order
2. You will pay the total amount and you agree to the
Cancellation Policy as written below, each in the
manner set forth on this form. Full payment is
due by Jan. 31, 2015.
Credit Card (check one):
VISA
MasterCard
American Express
Discover
mm
Credit Card Number
cardholder Name (as it appears on card):
Cardholder’s Signature:
y y
Expiration Date
3. All opportunities are further described in this
Sponsorship/College Day/Advertising Brochure.
We reserve the right to change such opportunities
and descriptions and such changes will apply to
you even if you have agreed to participate prior to
such changes. If we make significant and material
changes, we will provide you with the opportunity
to change your participation or obtain a refund
within 10 days of such change.
Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellations and refunds must be
submitted in writing to fea@pdkintl.org or by fax to
812-339-0018. Cancellations received on or before
Feb. 15, 2015, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds
will be granted after Feb. 15, 2015.
Questions
If you have any questions about participating in this
event, please call Robyn Mintier at 812-269-6626 or
email fea@pdkintl.org.
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