LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF SELF INSURED EMPLOYERS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

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1 LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF SELF INSURED EMPLOYERS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE GOLDEN NUGGET CASINO, LAKE CHARLES, LA NOVEMBER 7-9, 2018

2 LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF SELF INSURED EMPLOYERS 27th ANNUAL CONFERENCE Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, LA November 7-9, 2018 Sponsor Information Table of Contents Information for Prospective Conference Sponsor...3 $2,000 Gold Sponsor Information...4 $1,500 Silver Sponsor Information...5 List of Sponsor Events Memo to Conference Sponsor Conference Sponsor Agreement...12 Sponsor Questionnaire...13 Sponsor Complimentary Conference Registration Form...14 Registration for Additional Sponsor Representatives...15 Sponsor Company Information Form...16 Sponsor Checklist...17 Important Sponsor Information...18 Booth Decorating...19 The Voice of the Self-Insurance Industry 2

3 Information for Prospective Conference Sponsor/Exhibitor LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF SELF INSURED EMPLOYERS 27th ANNUAL CONFERENCE Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, LA November 7-9, 2018, 2017 The LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF SELF INSURED EMPLOYERS is pleased to announce the 27th Annual Conference which will be held on November 7-9, 2018, at the Golden Nuggen Casino in Lake Charles, LA. For these three days in November, you will have the attention of the movers and shakers of the Louisiana self-insurance industry. Take advantage of the numerous networking opportunities presented throughout the conference. As a conference sponsor, two complimentary conference registrations are included in your sponsorship. These full conference registrations will admit two of your company representatives to all business sessions, extended networking/refreshment breaks, meals, and social activities we have planned. It's a great way to meet and entertain prospective clients without incurring additional expense. Costs of all scheduled meals, refreshments, beverages and social events are included in conference registrations. For those of you that enjoy a little friendly competition, you may wish to participate in the booth-judging contest for exhibitors (optional, of course). Sponsors are encouraged to decorate their booths in the conference theme to compete for special awards and recognition in Most Original Gold Sponsor, Most Original Silver Sponsor, and overall Best of Show categories. Sponsors help fund the programs and activities of the conference. Sponsor participation keeps registration prices affordable so any self-insured company, large or small, can send representatives to the conference. We are now coordinating sponsorships and reserving exhibit space for this exciting three-day event. You may choose from two levels of sponsorship Gold or Silver. Whichever sponsor level best suits your marketing plan, the single price covers all sponsor/exhibitor costs: Interactive conference app, which provides sponsor information to attendees and allows sponsors to network directly with attendees Prominent company logo recognition on all conference materials, conference s, and event presentation screen Complete registrations for two participants including schedule meals, beverages and social activities Sponsorship includes exhibit space and even sponsorship Gain maximum exposure from our $1,000 giveaway, in which attendees must verify their game piece with visiting each exhibitor Gold sponsors will receive a full page ad in the agenda booklet Pre and post-event recognition on LASIE.org Networking socials It's a great way to meet & entertain new clients without incurring additional expense Sponsor names are featured on printed conference literature if the signed Sponsor agreement is received prior to the date of publication. A printed sponsor sign will be displayed during the sponsored event whenever appropriate. Each sponsor will receive recognition from the podium, in the association newsletter, and on the LASIE conference app and website. Registered conference sponsors are welcome to provide company promotional items at their booth and during their sponsored event. We consider a registered conference sponsor to be the sponsor company named in the Sponsor Agreement. Only registered conference sponsors are allowed the opportunity to provide promotional items and door prize gifts to our conference attendees. We invite you to review the enclosed information and call us at (225) or (800) with any questions you may have about the program. Sponsorships sell very quickly so don t delay make your selection as soon as possible. We are looking forward 3 to hearing from you soon and working with you in this year s conference.

4 $2,000 Gold Sponsor Information As a Gold Sponsor your $2,000 fee covers 1. Payment for the event you choose to sponsor. Select an event from the Sponsor List of Events. 2. A large 10 W x 4 D space suitable for your freestanding exhibit booth. A skirted table will be provided for your use upon request. 3. Two full conference registrations (over $865 value). These two full conference registrations will admit two (2) of your company representatives into the full conference and offers them numerous opportunities to meet prospective clients during the extended Networking Breaks, Breakfasts, Welcome Reception, Thursday s lunch, and social activities scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. In addition, you will receive special conference rates for any additional company representative you may choose to send to the conference. 4. Recognition in printed pre-conference literature, full page ad in conference program, and acknowledgement from the podium. Conference sponsors will also be recognized in the conference app and on the LASIE website at 5. Interactive conference app, which provides sponsor information to attendees and allows sponsors to network with attendees. After making your selection from the Sponsor Event List 1. Complete the enclosed Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement and accompanying registration form or forms. 2. Don t delay! Sponsorships sell quickly! Fax your Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement to LASIE (225) immediately. 3. Follow up by mail, sending your completed Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement and your check made payable to Louisiana Association of Self Insured Employers or LASIE, Post Office Box 4151, Baton Rouge, LA Hotel reservations may be obtained by calling Golden Nugget by phone You will need identify your affiliation with the LASIE Annual Meeting to receive the special conference rate of $115. This special hotel rate is guaranteed only until October 23, If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the LASIE office at (225) or (800) Note to Conference Sponsors: Do you need to order promotional items for your company? LASIE has made special arrangements 4 with Louisiana Advertising Specialties, Inc. for you to receive special discounted prices. You may contact Louisiana Advertising Specialties at (225) for prices or additional information.

5 $1,500 SILVER Sponsor Information (This sponsor level accommodates 6 W x 4 D booths only. If your booth is larger than 6 W x 4 D select the Gold Sponsor Level.) As a Silver Sponsor your $1,500 fee covers 1. Payment for the event you choose to sponsor W x 4 D exhibit space including a 6 skirted table for your table-top display. Due to space constraints Silver Sponsors are strictly limited to a 6 x 4 area. 3. Two full conference registrations (over a $865 value). These two full conference registrations will admit two (2) of your company representatives into the full conference and offers them numerous opportunities to meet prospective clients during the extended Networking Breaks, Breakfasts, Welcome Reception, Thursday s lunch, and social activities scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. In addition, you will receive special conference rates for any additional company representatives you may choose to send to the conference. 4. Recognition in printed pre-conference literature, conference program, and acknowledgement from the podium. Post-conference recognition in the LASIE conference app and at LASIE.org. 5. Interactive conference app, which provides sponsor information to attendees and allows sponsors to network with attendees. After making your selection from the Sponsor Event List 1. Complete the enclosed Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement and accompanying registration form or forms. 2. Don t delay! Sponsorships sell quickly! Fax your Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement to LASIE (225) immediately. 3. Follow up by mail, sending your completed Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement and your check made payable to Louisiana Association of Self Insured Employers or LASIE, Post Office Box 4151, Baton Rouge, LA Hotel reservations may be obtained by calling Golden Nugget by phone You will need identify your affiliation with the LASIE Annual Meeting to receive the special conference rate of $115. This special hotel rate is guaranteed only until October 23, If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the LASIE office at (225) or (800) Note to Conference Sponsors: Do you need to order promotional items for your company? LASIE has made special arrangements 5 with Louisiana Advertising Specialties, Inc. for you to receive special discounted prices. You may contact Louisiana Advertising Specialties at (225) for prices or additional information.

6 SPONSOR EVENT LIST All Sponsors Choose From This List of Events As always, promotional literature, promotional items and gifts are limited to registered conference Sponsor companies. EVENT ID EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION OF EVENT SOLD Awards Ceremony Co-Sponsor GISCLAIR AND ASSOCIATES 2 Awards Ceremony Co-Sponsor WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT/NETWORKING BREAK This mid-afternoon break provides our sponsors more time to meet with conference attendees. You will have a choice of two refreshment stations at this break. Sponsors of this break may use their company napkins and/or beverage cups. Quantity required: 200. (Note: If you choose to supply cups, they should be no larger than 8 oz.) This supply should be brought or shipped directly to the hotel and delivered to the conference registration desk on Wednesday, November 2nd. Please indicate on your sponsor agreement if you will be supplying your own napkins or cups. Sponsors will choose one of the three afternoon refreshment listed below: SOLD Choose Coffee & Soft Drinks 4 Choose Afternoon Snacks MYMATRIXX SOLD Choose Daiquiris RTW / ABSENTIA SOLUTIONS WEDNESDAY EVENING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WELCOME RECEPTION EVENING PARTY After dinner we have arranged for wonderful entertainment. Relax and listen or dance to the music. We are sure you will have a great time! SOLD Wednesday Welcome Reception Co-sponsor (1) GOLD 7 Wednesday Welcome Reception Co-sponsor (2) GOLD 8 Wednesday Welcome Reception Co-sponsor (3) GOLD 9 Wednesday Musical Entertainment SMITH & BOUDREAUX SOLD Nametag Sponsor SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY 11 Wednesday Evening Open Bar (1) GOLD 12 Wednesday Evening Social Open Bar (2) GOLD 13 Wednesday Evening Social Open Bar (3) GOLD 6

7 EVENT ID EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION OF EVENT SOLD A Specialty Drink Wednesday Evening SOLD Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 1 16 Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 2 17 Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 3 18 Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 4 19 Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 5 20 Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 6 21 Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 7 22 Wednesday Evening Social-Sponsor 8 23 Wednesday Evening Game HOMELINK ACCESS ON TIME OLD Kareoke Sponsor RODEL PARSONS GOLD THURSDAY MORNING REFRESHMENT/NETWORKING BREAK A mid-morning break to provide our exhibitors with additional time to meet with conference attendees. Sponsors of this break may use their company napkins and/or beverage cups. Quantity required: 200. This supply should be brought or shipped directly to the hotel and delivered to the conference registration desk on Wednesday, November 2nd. (Note: Cups should be no larger than 8 oz.) Choose one of the three morning refreshments offered below: SOLD Thursday Morning Continental Breakfast Sponsor (1) 26 Thursday Morning Continental Breakfast Sponsor (2) 27 Thursday Morning Continental Breakfast Sponsor (3) 28 Choose a Coffee & Soft Drink Station 29 Or choose Thursday AM Bloody Marys 30 Or choose Thursday AM Snacks ADVANCED CLAIMS REVIEW SPECIALSIT 7

8 EVENT ID EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION OF EVENT 31 Thursday Lunch (1) 32 Thursday Lunch (2) 33 Thursday Lunch (3) 34 Thursday Lunch (4) 35 Thursday Lunch (5) 36 Coffee & Sodas 37 Thursday Afternoon Margaritas THURSDAY CONFERENCE LUNCH After a busy morning of meetings, the attendees are ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy a hearty lunch. Four sponsors are needed for this delicious lunch. As lunch sponsors, your name will be proudly displayed on table tents. Please submit a high-resolution copy of your logo for this event. THURSDAY AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT/NETWORKING BREAK An afternoon break provides more opportunities for sponsors to visit with conference attendees. We have three refreshment stations for you to choose from. Sponsors of this break may use their company napkins and/or beverage cups. Quantity required: 200. (Note: If you choose to supply cups, they should be no larger than 8 oz.) This supply should be brought or shipped directly to the hotel and delivered to the conference registration desk on Wednesday, November 2nd. Choose from one of the three afternoon refreshments offered below: 38 Afternoon Snacks THURSDAY EVENING RECEPTION On Thursday evening attendees will gather in the hotel for an evening reception. Wine, assorted beers, soft drinks, a specialty drink, and tasty hot & cold hors d oeuvres will be served during the reception. A sign bearing sponsor names will be prominently displayed to attendees as they enter the reception site. Our sponsors are invited to use their company napkins and/or beverage cups as warranted by their sponsor selection. Quantity required: 200. (Note: If you choose to supply cups for this event, they should be no larger than 8 oz.) This supply should be brought or shipped directly to the hotel and delivered to the conference registration desk on Wednesday, November 2nd. 39 Thursday Evening Wine Bar GOLD 40 Thursday Evening Beer Bar GOLD SOLD A Specialty Drink Thursday Evening 42 Reception Sponsor Reception Sponsor Reception Sponsor Reception Sponsor Reception Sponsor Reception Sponsor Reception Sponsor Reception Sponsor Thursday Evening Entertainment CASE EXPERTS, LLC 8

9 EVENT ID EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION OF EVENT FRIDAY 51 Friday Morning Continental Breakfast Sponsor (1) 52 Friday Morning Continental Breakfast Sponsor (2) 53 Friday Morning Continental Breakfast Sponsor (3) 54 Friday Morning Continental Breakfast Sponsor (4) SOLD Conference APP Sponsor PLATINUM 56 Friday AM Mimosas CORVEL 57 Charging Station GOLD 58 Charging Station GOLD 59 Charging Station GOLD 60 Charging Station GOLD 61 Charging Station GOLD 62 AV Sponsor GOLD 63 AV Sponsor GOLD 64 AV Sponsor GOLD 9

10 LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF SELF INSURED EMPLOYERS 27th ANNUAL CONFERENCE Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LA November 7-9, 2018 If You Have Decided to Sponsor Please Read On Thank you for choosing to be a Sponsor at the 26th Annual Conference. This year s conference will surely be another great success due in part to your participation and financial commitment. We realize your decision to sponsor at the conference is an important marketing decision. Whichever sponsor level you have selected, we are confidant that you have made a smart business decision one you will benefit from for years to come. We encourage you to actively participate throughout the three-day conference by using the complimentary registrations included in your sponsor package, not only to work your booth and meet prospective clients, but to utilize the social activities for this purpose as well. Take advantage of the many marketing opportunities that are provided throughout the conference. These include extended networking breaks, the Welcome Reception, breakfasts, lunch, and social activities on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, not to mention participation in the Grand Prize Drawing, where each conference attendee must visit your booth to complete a contest game piece to qualify for the $1,000 Grand Prize Drawing. Please read and complete the enclosed Sponsor Agreement making your selection from the Sponsor Event List. Answer all questions pertaining to the event of your choice. Don t delay sponsorships sell very quickly! Fax your agreement to the LASIE office (225) immediately and follow-up by mailing your agreement to LASIE, PO Box 4151, Baton Rouge, Louisiana with your check enclosed for the appropriate amount. Enclosed you will find a page of Important Information for Sponsor advising you of general conference information you will need regarding conference contacts for LASIE and the Golden Nugget, hotel room reservation information, booth and promotional item shipping information, exhibit set-up and breakdown times, booth decorating information, and other helpful conference information. Do not hesitate to call the LASIE office at (225) or (800) , should you have any questions or need additional information. We are looking forward to working with you at this year s conference. 10

11 2018 CONFERENCE SPONSOR AGREEMENT We agree to pay $2,000 or $1,500 to participate as a sponsor at LASIE s 27th Annual Conference to be held on November 7, 8, 9, 2018 at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, plus any other additional fees for conference registrations we have requested. We have indicated our choice of events in the order of our preference. We understand that the exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of sponsor s activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Hotel, its owner, and its management company, as well as their respective agents, servants, and employees, from any and all such losses, damages, and claims. Please type or print information: COMPANY NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: SUITE #: CITY/STATE/ZIP: We have made a selection of sponsored events in the order of preference from the list of events. We understand that in the event LASIE receives a duplicate request for the same event, the earliest post-marked paid request shall be designated. SELECTION 1 ST CHOICE 2 ND CHOICE EVENT ID # (AS SHOWN ON THE EVENT LIST) PRINT NAME OF EVENT AS SHOWN ON EVENT LIST Breakdown of Fees to be submitted to LASIE: Sponsor/Exhibitor Fee ($2,000 or $1,500) $ Additional Full $350 ea. $ Single Day Registrations (complete a form for $ each person see Single Day Registration, page 14, for cost breakdown.) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ Check Number: Authorized Signature : Title: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Date: Need hotel reservations Call Golden Nugget or Conference rate $115 Rates guaranteed until 10/23/18 11

12 2018 CONFERENCE SPONSOR QUESTIONNAIRE Please read and complete the following information. Print or type your company name, as you would like for it to appear in the conference literature. Company logos and special typeface will not be used on printed material: SILVER SPONSORS ($1,500 Level) - Please read this section and check all that apply: Yes, I will require an exhibit space at the conference. I understand that due to space constraints, I am limited to a 4 x 6 area. I will require a 6 skirted table for my display. Yes, I will exhibit at the conference, but I do not require a 6 skirted table for my display. Although I have selected to be a Silver Level Sponsor, I choose not to exhibit at the conference and do not require exhibit space. I have chosen to sponsor an event that warrants use of napkins or plastic cups and would like to furnish my own. I will arrange to have napkins and/or 8 oz. cups delivered to the conference staff prior to my event. Quantity required: Napkins 200; Cups 100. I have chosen to sponsor an event that warrants use of napkins or cups, but I do not wish to furnish my company s napkins or cups. GOLD SPONSORS ($2,000 Level required for all free-standing booths) - Please read this section and check all that apply: Yes, I will exhibit at the conference. I understand that due to space constraints, I am limited to a 4 x 10 Yes, I will exhibit at the conference, but I do not require a 6 skirted table for my display area. I have chosen to sponsor an event that warrants use of napkins or plastic cups and would like to furnish my own. I will arrange to have napkins and/or 8 oz. cups delivered to the conference staff prior to my event. Quantity required: Napkins 200; Cups 100. I have chosen to sponsor an event that warrants use of napkins or cups, but I do not wish to furnish my company s napkins or cups. 12 Your Initials: Date:

13 13 Your Initials: Date: 2018 CONFERENCE SPONSOR QUESTIONNAIRE Please read and complete the following information. Print or type your company name, as you would like for it to appear in the conference literature. Company logos and special typeface will not be used on printed material: ALL SPONSORS Please read the section below and check all that apply: My exhibit booth requires basic electricity (110 volts). LASIE will provide basic electricity to your booth at no cost to you, if we are notified prior to Monday, October 26th. I will need: one chair or two chair(s) for my booth. I choose to participate in LASIE s $1,000 Grand Prize Drawing. I understand there is no charge to participate in the drawing and my company representatives will be required to stamp a game piece for each conference registrant as they visit my booth. I will provide a door prize for the Sponsor Door Prize Drawings to be held at the conference on Friday morning (optional). NOTE: If you would like to collect business cards at your exhibit booth for the Sponsor Door Prize Drawings, please bring a container in which to collect them. We ask that you display your gift at your booth until Friday morning at which time you will bring your gift to the Drawing. Don t forget to attach your business card or include your sponsor name with your gift. Only registered conference sponsors are allowed to donate gifts for the drawing. As requested, I have attached a short description of the services my company provides on page 15 of this agreement. My booth requires special needs, i.e., internet or telecommunications connections, special lighting, computer, monitor, extension cords, etc. I understand that LASIE is not responsible for making these arrangements for me and I am responsible for any resulting charges and fees. Items not requested in advance may not be available. To place an order for additional items, contact Sheila Sandoval, Director of Sales, at (337)

14 14 Your Initials: Date: COMPLIMENTARY CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS FOR SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES Included in your sponsor fees are two (2) complimentary conference registrations that will admit two (2) of your company representatives into the exhibit area to man your booth and participate in other conference activities (i.e., presentations, refreshment breaks, Wednesday s Welcome Reception, Thursday s lunch, and evening social activities on both Wednesday & Thursday). Only paid, registered attendees may enter the Exhibit Hall or attend any conference function. No substitutions permitted. We welcome any additional company representatives you may wish to send to the conference; however, they must be registered and additional registration fees will be incurred. Entrance into the Exhibit Hall and all conference activities will be closely monitored. All registered conference attendees will receive a name badge and permanent ID wristband that must be worn for the duration of the conference, for admittance into the Exhibit Hall and any other conference activities. Please type or print clearly the following information for your two (2) complimentary registrants. 1ST COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRANT: NAME: COMPANY NAME: MAILING AD- DRESS: SUITE #: CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE: ( ) FAX: ( ) 2ND COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRANT: NAME: COMPANY NAME: MAILING AD- DRESS: SUITE #: CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE: ( ) FAX: ( )

15 REGISTRATION FOR ADDITIONAL SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES All additional company representatives you may wish to send to the conference must be registered and additional registration fees will be incurred. Entrance into the Exhibit Hall and all conference activities will be monitored. All registered conference attendees will receive a name badge and permanent ID wristband that must be worn for the duration of the conference for admittance into the Exhibit Hall and any other conference activities. Only paid, registered attendees may enter the Exhibit Hall or attend any conference function. No substitutions permitted. Complete the form below for each additional person you will be sending. Please photocopy this form if additional forms are needed. Thank you. TYPE OF REGISTRATION A. Additional FULL Conference Sponsor Representative Registration (Full registration includes admittance to all events, Refreshments, meals & social activities for all three (3) days) B. Single Day Registration WEDNESDAY (Includes planned refreshments and social activities for Wednesday only) C. Single Day Registration THURSDAY (Includes planned refreshments, meals & social activities for Thursday only) D. Single Day Registration FRIDAY (Includes continental breakfast & mid-morning mimosas) REGISTRATION COST $ 350 per person $ 235 per person $ 300 per person $ 50 per person Need hotel Reservations? Call Golden Nugget Conference rate $115 Rates guaranteed until 10/23/18 Additional Sponsor Registration Form A completed form is required for each additional sponsor registrant. See above conference rates for your additional sponsor registrants. NAME: COMPANY NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: SUITE #: CITY/STATE/ZIP: PHONE: CHECK TYPE OF REGISTRATION REQUIRED: A. FULL CONFERENCE B. WEDNESDAY C. THURSDAY D. FRIDAY AMOUNT DUE FOR THIS REGISTRANT: $ 15 Your Initials: Date:

16 IMPORTANT SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR INFORMATION LASIE CONTACT: CONFERENCE DATES: CONFERENCE LOCATION: BEAU RIVAGE RESORT CONTACT: SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: EXHIBIT SET-UP: EXHIBIT BREAKDOWN: BOOTH JUDGING CONTEST: SPONSOR PRIZE DRAWINGS: GRAND PRIZE DRAWING & GAME PIECE INSTRUCTIONS: PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS, & GIFTS: Gary Patureau, Executive Director Address: PO Box 4151, Baton Rouge, LA Phone: (225) or (800) Fax: (225) November 7, 8, 9, 2018 Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, LA Phone: For Directions to Golden Nugget Casino: Ship boxes to the hotel to arrive no more than 3 days prior to conference and ADDRESS AS FOLLOWS: Attn: Guest Name and/or Group Name c/o Golden Nugget Business Center 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. Lake Charles, LA HOLD FOR ARRIVAL ATTN: (Guest s Name) (Company Name and Event) ARRIVAL DATE (00/00/00) Number of Boxes (i.e.: Box 1 of 1, Box 1 of 2, etc.) Wednesday, November 8, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Per your sponsor agreement, we ask that you do not exceed the specified exhibit area allowed for your use: Gold Sponsors $2,000 level, 4 deep x 10 wide; Silver Sponsors-$1,500 level, 4 deep x 6 wide. The Exhibit Hall opens at 11:00 am and we ask that you have your exhibit completed by that time. Friday, November 10, Noon 2:00 pm We encourage you to participate in the contest by decorating your booth in the conference theme and compete in the booth-judging competition for special awards and recognition in Most Original Gold Sponsor, Most Original Silver Sponsor, and Best of Show categories. Contest participation is optional. Provided in this packet of information is a list of decorating suggestions to start those creative minds working. Sponsor prize drawings will be held on Friday morning at 11:00 am followed by the LASIE Grand Prize Drawing. If you are giving away a door prize and would like to collect business cards from attendees, you will need to bring a container to hold your cards. We ask that you display your gift at your exhibit booth until Friday morning at which time you will bring your gift to the Sponsor Drawings. Do not forget to tape your business card containing your sponsor name with your gift. To encourage visitors to your exhibit booth, LASIE is giving away a $1,000 Grand Prize. All pre-paid full conference registrants are eligible to play and will receive a game piece in their registration packet. To qualify for the drawing each attendee must have their game piece stamped by one of your reps working your booth. When attendees have completed their game piece and received stamps from all exhibitors, they may then present it at the registration desk for entry in the grand prize drawing. If you are a registered sponsor attending the full conference, you may participate in the drawing. We invite our registered conference sponsors to distribute promotional literature, promotional items or gifts at their booth and during their sponsored event. No other company is allowed to distribute any of these items during the conference. A registered sponsor is the company named on the Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement. GUEST ROOMS: Hotel accommodations are not included in your sponsor package and should be made directly with the hotel. For hotel reservations call Golden Nugget or make your reservations online The special hotel conference rate of $110/night is guaranteed until October 23rd. Keep a copy of this important sponsor/exhibitor information for future reference 16

17 BOOTH DECORATING Decorating your booth and participating in the Booth Judging Contest is optional of course, but it makes the Exhibit Hall so much more exciting for the attendees to visit. We encourage you to participate in the contest by decorating your booth in the conference theme and compete for special awards and recognition in Most Original and Best of Show categories. Decorate your booth to stand out from the others. To keep attendees at your booth longer, you may wish to play a simple game and hand out small promotional items as gifts to the winners. The internet is a great resource to help you locate decorating ideas, props, clip art, and games. So get those creative marketing minds together and create your booth décor. We can t wait to see what you come up with. Good luck! You just might walk away with the Most Original or Best of Show award. 17