43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
Dear Dive Industry Professional:
I am contacting you to see if you are interested joining the leaders in the dive industry in
exhibiting at Our World-Underwater this coming February 15 – 17, 2013. OW-U is one of the
largest consumer dive and travel shows in the country and the largest dive show in the in the
Midwest.
Over a 3-day period, an expected 14,000 divers and their families will attend our show that is
dedicated to highlighting dive equipment manufacturers, retailers, travel agencies and dive
destinations.
To accomplish this feat, OW-U features two film festivals, more than 60seminars, children activities and an exhibit floor pack with over 200 booths.
To make an informed decision on whether you want to exhibit at the Show you need to know a
few facts.
Who Attends the Show:
 All Attendees are interested in the aquatic world
 Both novice and experienced divers
Ages
18-25 5.9%
26-35 10.97%
36-45 21.41%
46-65 54.54%
Annual Income
$0-25K 5.59%
$25-50K 12.87%
$50-75K 23.31%
$75-100K 19.3%
+$100K 19.94%
Marital Status
Single 25%
Married 59.7%
In a Relationship 10.65%
Education
High School 9.18%
Some College 27.74%
College 59.18%
Diver Status
Yes 86.39%
No 10.86%
Member of:
FaceBook 54.43%
Twitter 8.54%
LinkedIn 19.62%
Who Exhibits:
 The biggest names in the dive industry
 Dive Equipment Manufacturers
 Dive Retailers



Travel Brokers
Hotels/Resorts
Dive Charters
We hope you decide to join the leaders in the dive industry and attend the 43rd Annual Our
World-Underwater Dive & Travel Expo this coming February 15 – 17, 2013. Additionally, we
offer our exhibitors the opportunity to increase your show presence by providing advertising in
the form of our Corporate Sponsorship, Show Program Ads, and our Silent Auction.
If you have any questions regarding the Show, do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jim Gentile
OW-U Show Administrator
Jim.gentile@ourworldunderwater.com
TX: 630.209.2445
FX: 630.783.1406
43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER
ROSEMONT IL
BOOTH PACKAGE
Each 10’ x 10’ space includes a 2’ x 6’ skirted table, 2 chairs,
and 1 wastebasket.
WEBSITE INFORMATION
BILLING & WEBSITE INFORMATION
Company Name: ___________________________________
Contact: __________________________________________
PRICING: $1,200 Corner/$1,100 Non-Corner
DEPOSIT: $500.00 Per Space
No Space Will Be Held Without Payment
Booths Requested (order of preference)
1) __________ 2)__________ 3)_________ 4)__________
Prior show exhibitors are given priority selection up to March 31, 2012
Address: __________________________________________
City: ___________________________State/Prov_________
Zip: _________________ Country: ____________________
Phone:(______) ____________________________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________________
Web: www _________________________________________
BOOTH PAYMENT:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Corner Booth: ______ @ $1,200 = $ ______________
Name: _____________________________________________
Non-Corner Booth: ___ @ $1,100 = $ ______________
E-Mail: ____________________________________________
Multiple Booths - deduct $50
per space - see page 2
Total:
$ ______________
Phone: ____________________________________________
$ ______________
Deposit Per Booth# ____Total:
$_______________
Business Category:  Training Agency  Dive Retailer
 Travel  Drysuit  Equip. Manuf.  Environment
 Other ______________________________________
Balance:
$_______________
ALL Booths MUST be paid in full by December 15, 2012. A
$50.00
PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED AFTER
DECEMBER 15, 2012. AFTER JANUARY 15, 2012 YOU
WILL FORFEIT YOUR BOOTH AND DEPOSIT.
For your convenience, we will charge the balance of your
booth(s) on your credit card on December 15, 2012. Please
acknowledge this by initializing the statement below.
_________YES, OW-U may charge any balance due on
December 15, 2012.
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
____________- ___________ - ____________- ____________
EXP. DATE: _______/________
CVV: ___________
Cardholder: ________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
OUR WORLD-UNDERWATER
$35.00 Fee for returned checks
Please mail contract & payment to:
OUR WORLD-UNDERWATER
EXHIBITOR
INFORMATION
16336 S. 104th Avenue
WEBSITE
Orland INFORMATION
Park IL 60467
Tel: 630.209.2445 Fax: 630.783.1406
E-Mail: Jim.Gentile@ourworldunderwater.com
www.ourworldunderwater.com
TX: 630.209.2445
BADGES: Four (4) will be issued per booth. Badge requests
can be made from the OW-U website and must be
submitted by January 31, 2013. Badges will be delivered at
the show upon Exhibitor Registration. Additional or
replacement badges will cost $25.00 each.
RULES & REGULATIONS
I have read the rules and regulations on page 2 and the undersigned
agrees to abide by and conform to the intent of OUR WORLDUNDERWATER.
The Exhibitor agrees to hold harmless Our World-Underwater, the
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and their officers, directors,
employees and agents from and against any actions, losses, costs,
damages, property or bodily injury to the exhibitor, his agents,
representatives or employees by reason of the exhibitors occupancy or
use of the facilities.
Execution of this contract signifies you and you company’s full
acceptance of the terms and conditions.
NAME: ____________________________________________
TITLE: ____________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ______________________________________
DATE: ____________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY:
ACCEPTED BY: ________________ DATE: _____________
ASSIGNED BOOTH/S _______________________________
DEP. _________Auth # _________________Date__________
BAL. _________Auth# _________________Date__________
Invoice No. __________________________
43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
EXHIBIT SPACE RENTAL AGREEMENT RULES & REGULATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS
Note: The abbreviation OW-U refers to Our World-Underwater, the word “Exhibitor” refers to the applicant for exhibit space listed on
the reverse of this document, “Facility” refers to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont IL
1. PAYMENT:
A minimum $500 deposit for each space must
be received with this application per booth upon receipt of contract.
Contracts may only be accepted with payment. ALL Booths MUST
be paid in full by December 15, 2012. Any contract received after
December 15, 2012 must be for full payment. AFTER December
15th a late fee of $50.00 will be assessed. AFTER January 1, 2013,
you will forfeit your booth and deposit.
2. MULTIPLE BOOTH DISCOUNT: A $50.00 per booth
discount will be given on multiple booth purchases. This discount
is given only per Company and or Contract. OW-U has the right to
deny discount if said Exhibitor incorrectly submits contract.
3. BOOTH SHARING: Will be permitted only with the approval
of Our World-Underwater Manager’s approval. An additional fee
of $500.00 and signed contract by all participants is required.
4. CANCELLATION:
Upon acceptance of this application
by OW-U, it shall be a legally binding contract between the
Exhibitor and OW-U; provided that either party may cancel on
condition that written notice is received by the bargaining party
before December 15, 2012. There will be a $100 processing fee
charged for any cancellation made after the space application is
received and processed by OW-U. Any cancellation made after
December 15, 2012 but before January 15, 2013 will result in
forfeiture of the entire deposit (up to $500 per booth space). There
will be NO REFUNDS for booths cancelled after January 15, 2013.
The full amount will be refunded if such cancellation is made by
OW-U excluding any act of God or Terrorism.
5. OPERATION:
SUBJECT TO REMOVAL: OW-U reserves the right to
refuse rental of space, cancel and or evict the exhibitor where the
display of goods, services or operation of the booth or conduct is
deemed objectionable or otherwise not compatible with the general
character and its objectives. OW-U will not be liable for refunding
space and or equipment except at its own discretion.
RETAIL SALES: OW-U does not allow the sale of the
following on the floor of the Exhibit Area: SCUBA TANKS,
REGULATORS, BCD’S, REBREATHERS, DRY SUITS OR
COMPUTERS.
TAXES: Collection and payment of any State or Local
Sales Taxes is the responsibility of the Exhibitor. IL Tax Form will
be included in your Exhibitor Packet. IDOR T#847-294-4475.
BOOTHS: Shall be open and staffed during scheduled
show hours.
SALES OR PROMOTION outside of the Exhibitors
booth is not allowed.
VISUAL & AUDIO levels must be operated as to not
inconvenience neighboring Exhibitors.
DISPLAYS: ALL displays will be designed to fit
completely inside the allotted booth space. Nothing may be placed
in any aisle or space outside the designated booth area. Nothing
over 10 feet in height or 4 feet high on the sides may be displayed.
6. EXHIBIT DATES & HOURS:
Friday, February 15, 2013
5pm-9pm
Saturday, February 16, 2013 9am-6pm
Sunday, February 17, 2013 9am-4pm
ALL booths must remain open and operational during regular show
hours Friday through Sunday.
7. INSTALLATION & DISMANTLING:
Complete
decorator information will be available after November 15, 2012
from the OW-U website with direct access to the Rosemont
Exposition Services (RES).
Move In begins Friday, February 15, 2013 8am - 4pm
Breakdown may NOT begin before 4:00pm Sun. Feb. 17, 2013.
8. BOOTH PACKAGE: Your 10’x 10’ booth space will consist of
8’ high back drape, 3’ high side rails with drapes, 2 chairs, 1 table
2’ x 6’ and 1 wastebasket. Any additional items must be ordered
through RES before February 1, 2013 to receive a discounted rate.
9. LIABILITY EXCLUSION:
OW-U Show management
will employ guards and will take reasonable precaution to
safeguard the exhibitor’s property. However, show management
will not be liable for loss or damage to the property of the Exhibitor
or his representatives or employees from theft, fire, accident or any
other cause beyond its control. Exhibitor agrees to save the exhibit
hall owner, employees and show management and their agents and
employees free and harmless of and from all claims, demands,
damages and liability of whatsoever kind and character asserted by
any person or persons on account of any loss or damage to property
or injury to or death of any persons occurring upon or about the
leased premises arising out of the use of the leased premises by
exhibitor.
10. INSURANCE: The Exhibitor must provide complete property
damage, public liability and personal injury insurance during the
course of the show including naming OW-U as additional names
insured. The exhibitor warrants that by signing this contract he has
complied specifically with the insurance requirements.
11. INABILITY TO PERFORM:
If
show
management
should be prevented from holding the Exposition or if it cannot
permit the exhibitor to occupy his/her space due to circumstances
beyond its control, including, but not limited to strike, civil
disobedience, and/or acts of God, show management will refund in
a credit toward next show to the exhibitor the amount of the rental
paid by him, less a proportionate share of the exposition expenses,
and show management shall have no further obligation or liability
to the exhibitor. If the exhibitor shall have made no renal payment,
he nevertheless shall be obligated to pay his/her proportionate share
of such expenses.
Rosemont Exposition Services
9291 Bryn Mawr
Rosemont IL 60018
847-696-2208
Our World-Underwater reserves the right to reject future show participation for non-compliance to these and any other show regulations.
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43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
2013 OW-U SHOW PROGRAM ADVERTISING
DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
AD Size
Full Page Color
 Inside Front Cover
 Inside Back Cover
 Back Cover
½ Page Color
¼ Page Color
Dimensions
7.5” x 9.8”
7.5” x 9.8”
7.5” x 9.8”
7.5” x 9.8”
7.5” x 4.8”
3.6” x 4.8”
FULL PAGE
7.5” X 9.8” (No Bleed)
8.75” x 11.25” (Full Bleed)
½ PAGE
7.5” X 4.8”
Cost
$ 800.00
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
$1,400.00
$ 500.00
$ 300.00
¼ PAGE
3.6” x 4.8” (Square)
2.3” x 7.5” (Vertical)
7.5” x 2.3” (Vertical)
All ADs must be at 300 dpi, use only postscript fonts, and all scans and images must be CMYK.
ADs must be provided in PDF, EPS, or AI.
Ads submitted as JPG (large file) are accepted but will not print as well as PDFs.
Full Page
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Representative: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________ Fax: ______________________________
E-Mail: _____________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Number: __________________________________________________________
Name on Card: ____________________________Expiration: ___________________
CVV: ____________ Signature: _________________________________________________
Please return this form, along with your check or credit card information to: Our World-Underwater,
16363 S. 104th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60467 or fax it to: 708.403.5447 or E-Mail to:
jim.gentile@ourworldunderwater.com
43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
2013 OW-U Sponsorship Agreement
Yes, I want to become an Our World-Underwater Sponsor for the February 15 - 17, 2013 Show
being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. I understand that the
Show reserves the right to make modifications to the items listed for sponsorship and that the
full sponsorship fee must be paid by December 1, 2012. I further understand that this fee is
non-refundable once my company's name has been put into print on any Our World-Underwater
advertisement.
All sponsors must provide an electronic copy of their logo. The file must be a high resolution
file, at least 300 dpi JPEG, TIF or EPS, for printing materials. You can email to:
jim.gentile@ourworldunderwater.com.
While we will accept sponsorship applications after September 1st, we cannot guarantee that
your name will appear in ALL printed flyers due to various printing deadlines.
I wish to be:
Audio Visual Sponsor
Film Festival: _______________________ ($2,500.00)
Seminar Room: _____________________ ($600.00)
Trip Sponsor ($2,000 – 3,000)
Bronze Sponsor ($1,000.00)
Silver Sponsor ($1,500.00)
Gold Sponsor ($2,000.00)
Company Name: _______________________________________________________
Contact Person: ___________________________ Title: _______________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: __________ Zip: ________
Country: ________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________
Telephone: _____________________________ Fax: __________________________
I authorize Our World-Underwater to charge my credit card in the amount of ______________
now and remainder of _________________ on December 1, 2012.
Credit Card No. _______________________________________________________
Name on Card: _______________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Expiration: _________________________ CVV: ______________________
Return To:
Patrick Hammer
Our World-Underwater
16336 S. 104th Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60467
43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
Dear Dive Professional:
Be part of the 43rd Our World-Underwater Dive & Travel Expo this coming February 15 - 17,
2013 being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, next to
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and show your support for diving by donating to our Silent Auction.
The Our World-Underwater Show is in its 43rd year and is one of the oldest, continuous running
scuba diving events in North America. Our exhibit hall features hundreds of booths on dive
travel, equipment, training and retailers.
Over the years, our Silent Auction has successful supported our two non-profit 501 (c)(3)
foundations, the Tim Early Foundation, which dedicated to teaching children about the
underwater world and the support of aquatic educational programs and the Ralph Erickson
Educational Foundation, which assists under privileged divers in becoming instructors. Last
year the TEF introduced over 2,500 students to the world of diving and supported the Wounded
Warriors Program, for additional information visit: www.timearlyfoundation.org while the
Ralph Erickson Educational Foundation assisted over 25 islanders in becoming instructors.
In order to make the Silent Auction a success, we need your help by contributing products,
services
or
trips.
Your
contribution
will
be
listed
on
our
website:
www.ourworldunderwater.com in addition to the Silent Auction Brochure during the show
giving you full credit for your generosity.
Please send your donation to the address listed along with the downloadable Donation Form
showing your product retail value in order to help us determine a minimum bid.
Our World-Underwater Silent Auction c/o
George L. Muszynski
1111 Kip Place
Lemont, IL 60439
Donations must be received by January 15, 2013 in order to be listed in the Silent Auction
Brochure.
Any questions regarding the Silent Auction should be directed to:
info@ourworldunderwater.com.
The proceeds from the Silent Auction will be used to support the Tim Early Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching children about the underwater world and supporting
aquatic educational programs through the Ralph Erickson Educational Foundation.
Thank you,
George L. Muszynski
Silent Auction Chair
43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
SILENT AUCTION DONATION FORM
The Tim Early Foundation is an Illinois Not-For-Profit organization whose goal is to develop and
promote educational programs dedicated to the aquatic environment. Your generosity to the
Silent Auction will allow us to continue our mission.
The Silent Auction will be held during the 43rd Annual Our world-Underwater Dive Show being
held February 15 - 17, 2013 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
Your donation will be listed on Our World-Underwater's website in addition to the Show
Program.
Items must be received by January 15, 2013 to be listed in the Silent Auction Program.
Please fill out the form below when donating an item for the Silent Auction.
Company Name: _________________________________________________
Contact: ________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: __________ Zip: ________
Phone: ________________________________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________________
Website: ______________________________________________
Please give us a brief description along with the retail value of the item. A separate form for
each item is appreciated.
ITEM: ___________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION: ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Retail Value: ________________________
Send Items To:
Our World-Underwater Silent Auction c/o
George L. Muszynski
1111 Kip Place
Lemont, IL 60439
43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
43rd Our World-Underwater
February 15 - 17, 2013
EXHIBITOR BADGE REQUEST FORM
COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________
BOOTH NUMBER/S:_____________________________________
Name Badges (4 Per Exhibitor)
1. __________________________________________________ FREE
2. __________________________________________________ FREE
3. __________________________________________________ FREE
4. __________________________________________________ FREE
5. ________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________________
10. _______________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR BADGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR $20.00 PER BADGE
Yes, OW-U may charge __________ amount for _________ additional badges on the following Credit Card:
__________ _________ _________ _________ Exp. Date ____/_____ CVV: ________
Cardholder: ______________________________________________________
If you are deleting an Exhibitor Badge name already submitted, please list the name/s:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
FAX TO: Our World-Underwater @ 630.783.1406