Greetings! I would like to invite you to become a sponsor of the International Congress on Yeast 2012 Conference, to be held in Madison, Wisconsin August 26-20, 2012. We are diligently working on bringing the most knowledgeable researchers from all over the world, as well as leaders in the industry to explore these important topics. This conference is five full days of technical sessions and poster sessions on cutting edge issues related to our industry, there are also many opportunities for networking and socializing with our colleagues. This would be a wonderful opportunity for your organization to have some visibility in front of an audience who could benefit and value from your participation at this conference. We invite you to be a partner with us in this event. Below are options designed to assist you in finding the right level for your budget and your time. Please review and let me know if you have any questions, I am happy to find the right fit and level for your organization. You can fax or mail your interest level back. We have provided an envelope for easy mailing. My best regards, Dr. Charles A. Abbas ICY 2012 Chair, Congress Organizing Committee ADM Research, JRRRC 1001 Brush College Road Decatur, IL 62521, USA Telephone: 217-451-5220 Fax: 217-451-2457 Email: abbas@adm.com conferencing.uwex.edu/conferences/icy2012 Check the sponsorship level of your choice: _____Major Sponsor - $7,500 - $15,000 Your organization’s name and logo will be prominently displayed on conference materials including the program and the conference website. Your organization’s name will be mentioned throughout the event during key sessions. Your organization’s name and logo will also be displayed as a sponsor of a luncheon, outing, or special event. An exhibitor booth or display table will be provided in the main, well traveled conference lobby. Two complimentary registrations are available at this level. ______Contributing Sponsor - $5,000 - $7,499 Your organization’s name and logo will be prominently displayed on conference materials including the program and the conference website. Your organization’s name will be mentioned throughout the event during key sessions. One complimentary registration is available at this level. ______Supporting Sponsor - $2,500 - $4,999 Your organization’s name and logo will be prominently displayed on conference materials including the program and the conference website. Your organization’s name will be mentioned throughout the event during key sessions. ______Targeted Sponsorship Targeted sponsorship will support related conference activities. If interested in a targeted sponsorship, please contact us early because targeted sponsorships are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Sponsorship Agreement Form Organization Name: Contact Name: Title: Address: City/State/Zip: Email: Phone: Fax: Web: conferencing.uwex.edu/conferences/icy2012 By executing this legally binding agreement, I agree to: • indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Thirteenth International Congress on Yeasts (ICY 2012) planning committee and host organizations and their agents and employees from any and all such losses, damages, and claims. • pay the sponsorship fee for the Thirteenth International Congress on Yeasts (ICY 2012) conference upon receipt of the invoice from UW Extension Conference Services. No refunds after May 1, 2012. ____________________________________________________________ Printed Organization Name and Signature Name ___________________________________________________________ __________ Signature Date Please return this agreement to the below contact person. An invoice for payment will be sent to you. You can pay by check, credit card, or wire transfer. Angela Chopp University of Wisconsin- Extension 702 Langdon Street Madison, WI 53706 Phone (608) 265-9585 Main (608) 262-1122 Fax (608) 265-3163 Email angela.chopp@ecc.uwex.edu conferencing.uwex.edu/conferences/icy2012