2016
Sponsorship Opportunities
What’s the easiest and most economical way to increase your name recognition among CBA’s member
banks while advertising your products and services? Event sponsorships! Below are descriptions of
CBA’s events and sponsorship opportunities. Each event includes various benefits. Take a look, select
your sponsorships and fax (or scan and email) back to CBA today.
Looking to save even more on your marketing budget? Select your advertising and sponsorship
choices, submit and pay before March 15, 2016, and receive a 5% discount.
Fax you sponsorship commitment today at (770) 541-4496! If you have any questions please contact
Lindsay Greene at lindsay@cbaofga.com or call (770) 541-4490.
 Spring Regional Luncheon Meetings
 CBA Day at the Capitol
 Banker Regulatory Forum
 CBA Legislative Update
 PAC/PR Golf Tournaments
 Women in Banking
 PAC Clay Shoots
 New - Barret School of Banking Scholarship Program
 7-Minute Spotlights
 Board of Director Planning Sessions
 48th Annual Convention & Trade Show
 38th Annual Leadership Division & Mini-Trade Show
 Plus – Target Your Audience with Educational Program Sponsorships
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The Community Bankers Association of Georgia
2016 Sponsorship Opportunities
6th Annual Spring Regional Luncheon Meetings
April & May 2016
Maximum exposure is guaranteed as the exclusive sponsor of CBA’s 6th Annual Spring Regional Luncheon Meetings. The
luncheons will be offered at three locations across the state in April/May 2016. The format includes a popular Bankers
Only Peer Group Meeting, held prior to each luncheon beginning and moderated by a CBA associate member. Following
the Bankers Only Peer Group Meeting, a networking session is held, followed by the luncheon with a variety of speakers.
Historically, 75-100 bankers and associate members attend each luncheon.
Exclusive Sponsor ($4,500) - SOLD
Sponsorships at this level will receive:
 Complimentary registration to all three
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luncheons
Sponsor will introduce speaker at each luncheon
Company logo and listing in program
Signage of sponsorship at each luncheon
Logo on slide during program
Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
as a sponsor
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as sponsor
Recognition on CBA’s website as exclusive
sponsor with logo and link to company website
Exposure on all event marketing materials (such
as promotional emails or faxes)
“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Banker Regulatory Forum
February 4, 2016 | May 5, 2016 | August 4, 2016 | November 3, 2016
The Banker Regulatory Forum (formerly Regulation & Taxation Liaison Committee) meets quarterly to establish a
dialogue with the state and federal regulatory agencies to obtain timely, useful information regarding its policies,
procedures, techniques, and objectives; communicate information obtained from the regulatory agencies to the CBA
members through timely publications; and serve as a clearing house for the CBA member bank concerns, receiving
information from members regarding regulatory and agency issues. Meetings begin with networking time, informational
sessions, a luncheon, and wrap-up session. This is an ideal way to meet senior level bankers as well as bankers in
compliance positions.
Exclusive Luncheon Sponsor – 4 luncheons ($3,500) - SOLD
Sponsorships at this level will receive:
 No charge for CBA members to attend this event
 Sponsor will introduce speakers
 Opportunity to display and distribute company
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Signage of sponsorship
Logo on slide during program
Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as sponsor
Recognition on CBA’s website as exclusive
sponsor with logo and link to company website
Exposure on all event marketing materials (such
as promotional emails or faxes)
“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Legislative Update | Weekly during the 2016 Georgia General Assembly
Exclusive Sponsor ($1,500) - SOLD
Sponsorships at this level will receive:
 Company logo and contact on each legislative update
 Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as sponsor
 Recognition on website as exclusive sponsor with logo and link to company website
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2016 PAC/PR Golf Tournaments – North & South
New this Year – THREE Tournaments| Spring 2016 | Albany, Macon & North Georgia
The Annual Leadership Division PAC/PR Golf Tournaments are a great way to network with other community bankers
and benefit a good cause. Proceeds go to the CBA Political Action Committee (PAC) and Public Relations (PR) funds.
The funds provide Georgia’s community banking industry a voice in state politics. CBA maintains the only state PAC
working exclusively for Georgia’s community banks.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Pricing is for each individual tournament.
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Beverage Cart - $1,000
19th Hole Awards Celebration - $750
Longest Drive - $100
- Golf Prizes - $850
- Driving Range - $250
- Closest to the Pin - $100
- Hole Sponsor - $100 each!
Sponsorships at this level will receive:
 One complimentary registration sponsorships over $1,000
 Signage at tournament
 Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine as a sponsor
 Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as sponsor
 Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo
 Exposure on all event marketing materials (such as promotional emails or faxes)
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
2016 Sporting Clay Shoots – Spring and Fall
March 24, 2016 – Wynfield Plantation, Albany| Fall Clay Shoot – TBD
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Pricing Per Clay Shoot:
Premier Sponsor: $2,000 (includes four shooters)
12 Gauge Sponsor: $1,000 (includes four shooters)
20 Gauge Sponsor: $500 (includes two shooters)
28 Gauge Sponsor: $250 (includes one shooter)
Golf Cart Sponsor: $500 (limit 1)
Cash Prizes: $600 (limit 1)
Station Sponsor: $150 each (limit 15)
All sponsorships include:
 Signage at event
 Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine as a sponsor
 Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as sponsor
 Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo
 Exposure on all event marketing materials (such as promotional emails or faxes)
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
2016 Board of Directors Fall Planning Session
Exclusive Luncheon Sponsor ($2,500) - SOLD
Join CBA Board of Directors for lunch and a short presentation during the business session.
2016 Leadership Division Board of Directors Planning Session
August 25 – 26, 2016 | Ritz-Carlton Plantation, Greensboro, GA
Dinner & Cocktails - $1,600- SOLD
Join CBA’s Leadership Division Board of Directors for a reception, dinner and present short talk during dinner.
Continental Breakfast - $600
 Join CBA’s Leadership Division Board of Directors for early morning breakfast and short presentation during
morning session.
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2016 Barret Graduate School of Banking Scholarship
44th Annual Graduate Session of the Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking |May 22-27, 2016,
Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN. http://barret.ws/gradschool/ ($1,500) SOLD
New this year! Sponsor the first annual CBA Barret Graduate School of Banking Scholarship for a banker to attend the
first year of the three-year graduate program. The scholarship will provide registration and housing for the first year.
The Barret School of Banking is a non-profit independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose
members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry. The mission of the
School is to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related
financial services industry business. Three year graduate program | Annual one-week residency session
Sponsorship includes:
 Announcement via email, social media, website and other outlets
 Feature announcement in Georgia Communities First magazine
 Article in CBA Today e-newsletter
 Recognition in local media of winning banker
 Deadline is Fall 2015 to select candidate!
ICBA Washington Policy Summit - Host Dinner at Old Ebbit Grill - $1,500
Each year, a contingency of 16-18 bankers join ICBA for the Annual Washington Policy Summit. Last year, the Georgia
group had several impactful meetings with Georgia legislators.
On Sunday, April 24, 2016, CBA traditionally hosts a dinner for the Georgia group at Old Ebbit Grill in a private dining
area. We anticipate 16-18 bankers to attend this year along with a few spouses.
Dinner sponsor will host the dinner and of course greet everyone, mix and mingle and have the chance to build
relationships with the Georgia team which will consist primarily of CBA board members. CBA will handle the details
with the restaurant regarding reserving the room, handling payment, etc.
48th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
July 20 – July 24, 2016 | Fairmont Southampton Bermuda Resort, Bermuda
The most popular and widely-anticipated of CBA’s events, the Annual Meeting & Trade Show is attended each year by
senior management and directors from community banks across Georgia. Sponsorship options range from overall
sponsorships to individual sponsorships and are sure to fit any budget.
Platinum Sponsorship ($7,500)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Two complimentary registrations to the Annual Meeting
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Signage at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine Listing in
CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Complimentary full page, color ad in Summer issue of
Georgia Communities First magazine
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company website
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials)
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
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Gold Sponsorship ($5,000)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Two complimentary registrations to the Annual Meeting
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Signage at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine Listing in
CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Complimentary half-quarter, color ad in Summer issue of
Georgia Communities First magazine
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company website
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials)
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
Silver Sponsorship ($3,000)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company web site
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
Bronze Sponsorship ($1,500)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine as a
sponsor
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials (such as
promotional emails or faxes)
“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company website
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
General Sponsorship ($750)*
Individual Sponsorships*
- Board Appreciation Reception $2,000
- Board Appreciation Dinner - $3,500
- Board Meeting Refreshments - $500
- Convention Program - $1,500
- Hotel Key - $3,500
- In-Room Gifts - $600
- Name Badges - $1,200
- Wi-Fi- $1,000 per day
- Registration Packets - $1,500
- Water Bottles - $1,500
- Welcome Refreshments - $750
- Silent Auction Flyer - $500
- Thursday Dine-Around Carving
Station - $1,000
- Thursday Dine-Around Coffee &
Desserts
- Thursday Night Bars - $2,500
- Thursday Photo Booth - TBD- $800
- Friday Promo Materials - $450
- Friday Breakfast - $1,500
- Friday Break - $700
- 7-Minute Spotlight - $4,000
- Friday Cash Prize - $300
- Golf Awards - $750
*Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials
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- Golf Tournament Beverage Cart $1,000
- Golf Boxed Lunch - $1,200
- Saturday Promo - $450
- Saturday Breakfast - $1,500
- Saturday Break - $700
- Convention Luncheon - $1,200
- Saturday Cash Prize - $300
- Friday Speaker - $1,000
- Key Note Speaker - $1,500
- Spouse Program - $1,000
- Chairman’s Reception - $1,500
“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company website
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
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The Community Bankers Association of Georgia
2016 Sponsorship Opportunities
38th Annual Leadership Division Convention & Mini-Trade Show
June 22 – 26, 2016 | Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
CBA’s Leadership Division Convention gives up and coming leaders in Georgia’s community banks a chance to learn
more about the banking industry and network with colleagues. The popular Mini-Trade Show offers bankers a chance to
learn about top financial services providers in a concise and fun format.
Platinum Sponsorship ($6,000)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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One complimentary registration to the Annual Meeting
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Complimentary full-page, color ad in Summer issue of
Georgia Communities First magazine
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company web site
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
Gold Sponsorship ($5,000)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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One complimentary registration to the Annual Meeting
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Complimentary quarter-page, color ad in Summer issue of
Georgia Communities First magazine
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company web site
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
Silver Sponsorship ($3,000)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials “Sponsor”
ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company web site
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
Bronze Sponsorship ($1,500)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine as a
sponsor
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials
“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company web site
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
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General Sponsorship ($750)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to
company web site
Individual Sponsorships
- Board Appreciation Reception - $1,600
- Board Appreciation Dinner - $2,500
- Convention Program - $1,200
- Hotel Key - $2,500
- In-Room Gifts - $600
- Name Badges - $1,200
- Registration Packets - $1,200
- Water Bottles - $1,000
- Welcome Refreshments - $750
- Friday Promo Materials in Session - $450
- Friday Breakfast - $1,500
- Friday Break - $600
- Friday Cash Prize - $250
- 7-Minute Spotlight - $4,000
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Exposure on all event marketing materials “Sponsor”
ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with
logo and link to company web site
Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials
List of convention registrants prior to the convention
Recognition in convention program
- Saturday Promo Flyers in Session - $450
- Saturday Breakfast - $1,500
- Saturday Break - $700
- Saturday Cash Prize - $250
- Key Note Speaker - $1,000
- Thursday Night Children’s Activities - $1,200
- Thursday Night Photo Booth - TBD - $800
- Thursday Night Reception - $1,200
- Thursday Night Banquet - $2,200
- Thursday Night Entertainment – TBD - $2,000
- Fun Run & 5k Premier Sponsor - $850
- Fun Run & 5k General Sponsors (7 of 9 available)
Sponsorships of this level will receive:
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Signage of sponsorship at various events
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Logo on slide during program
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Listing in Georgia Communities First magazine as a sponsor
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Listing in CBA Today e-newsletter as a sponsor
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Recognition on web site as sponsor with logo and link to company web site
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Exposure on all event marketing materials (such as promotional emails or faxes)
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“Sponsor” ribbon denoting level of sponsorship
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Recognition on CBA website as convention sponsor with logo and link to company web site
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Exposure on all pre-convention promotional materials (such as emails or faxes)
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List of convention registrants prior to the convention
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Recognition in convention program
Note: Sponsors will be included in promotional materials if the sponsorship agreement and payment have been submitted
prior to printing or release of those materials.
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia
2016 Educational Sponsorships
Today’s Teller
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | Atlanta
Lunch: $500
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Appraisals: Reviewing & Interpreting
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | Brickyard Golf Club | Macon
Lunch: $500
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Consumer Lending School
Monday-Friday, February 29-March 4, 2016 | Atlanta
Breakfast - $250 per day
Break - $150 per day
Lunch - $750 per day
Name Badges - $350
Manual - $1,000
Inaugural Senior Retail Bank Forum
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | The Georgian Club | Atlanta
Lunch: $500
3rd Annual Women in Banking Program
Thursday, March 10, 2016 | Idle Hour Country Club | Macon
Continental Breakfast: $400 (includes one registration); distribute promo items/literature; Lunch: $650
(includes one registration); distribute promo items/literature; Speaker: Jodie Charlop, $500 (includes one
registration);
Name Badges: $250; Speaker: Gaye Hanson, $1,000 (includes two registrations), sponsor may introduce
speaker/distribute promo items - may split into two sponsorships of $500 each;
Bank Security Conference
Thursday-Friday, March 10-11, 2016 | Atlanta
Continental Breakfast: $700 (includes one registration)
Table Top Display: $700 (includes one registration)
Lunch: $2,500 (includes one registration); sponsor may introduce a speaker/distribute promo items
Break: $250 each day
Name Badges - $350 Thursday afternoon reception - $750
16th Biannual BSA Officer School
Breakfast - $250 per day
Break - $150 per day
Tuesday-Thursday, March 15-17, 2016 | Atlanta
Name Badges - $350
Lunch - $500 per day
Manual - $1,000
8th Annual Bank Directors’ & Executive Management Conference
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center | Atlanta
Continental Breakfast: $700 (includes one registration)
PM Break: $250 Nametags: $350
Lunch: $2,500 (includes one registration); sponsor may introduce a speaker/distribute promo items
Mortgage Lending School
Breakfast - $500 per day
Lunch - $1,000
Break - $200 per day
Tuesday-Thursday, March 29-31, 2016 | Atlanta
Manual - $1,000 Name Badges - $350
Home Mortgage Disclosures Act (HMDA)
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | Idle Hour Country Club | Macon
Lunch: $500
Commercial Lending School
Breakfast - $250 per day
Lunch - $750 per day
Monday-Friday, April 25-29, 2016 | Atlanta
Break - $150 per day Manual - $1,000 Name Badges - $350
7th Annual CBA Georgia Bank Directors College
Monday, August 22, 2016 | The Ritz-Carton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation | Greensboro
Continental Breakfast: $750
Wi-Fi - $750
Lunch: $2,100
PM Break: $500
Manuals: $2,500 includes logo
Name Badges - $350
IT Conference (1 ½ days)
Thursday-Friday, August 25-26, 2016 | The Westin Savannah Harbor | Savannah
Lunch: $1,800
Breakfast each day: $500
WiFi - $500
Breaks: $350
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9th Advanced BSA Officer School - (31/2 day school)
Tuesday-Thursday, October 4-7, 2016 | King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort | St. Simons Island
Continental Breakfast: $500 each day
Lunch: $1,000 each day Name Badges - $350
PM Break: $650 for all days
Table Top Display: $750 includes attendance at school on Thursday only.
Sponsorship of Manuals: $2,000, includes logo on front and promo material inside pocket of manual
Key Note Speaker: $1,500, introduction of speaker. Breakfast, lunch on day of keynote.
Compliance Management School
Continental Breakfast: $500 each day
PM Break: $250 each day
Lunch: $1,000 each day
Name Badges - $350
Manuals: $2,500 includes logo and promo materials
Community Bank Leadership Academy
Three sessions throughout the year
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1 Quarter Wednesday, March 16, 2016 | Idle Hour Country Club| Macon
Continental Breakfast: $250 per session
Afternoon Break: $150 per session
Lunch: $500 per session
Information Technology Conference
Break - $250 per day
Wi-Fi - $500
Lunch - $1,500
Fall 2016
Name Badges - $350
Other programs to be announced!
Looking for a customized sponsorship package or to save money?
Contact Lindsay Greene for customized sponsorships at lindsay@cbaofga.com
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or call (770) 541-4490.
2016 Sponsorship Commitment Form
Name:
Marketing Contact Name:
(Person for CBA to contact relative to marketing materials)
Company:
Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Authorized Signature:
Date:
Please list your sponsorship(s):
□ ________________________________________________________________________________________
□ ________________________________________________________________________________________
□ ________________________________________________________________________________________
□ ________________________________________________________________________________________
A deposit of 50% of the total cost of your selected sponsorship(s) is required when submitting this sponsorship agreement.
The total cost of all sponsorships must be paid in full 30 days prior to event date. All conference sponsorships are nonrefundable as we will market the names of the sponsors prior to the conference.
PAYMENT METHOD: (please check the appropriate box)
□ Please send me invoice for all - we can invoice on January 1, 2016.
□ I have enclosed a check for:
with this form.
□ Please charge: $
to the following credit card:
□ Visa
□ MasterCard
Credit Card No:
Exp. Date:
Name as it appears on card:
Billing Address:
□ American Express
□ Discover
Security Code:
Please send this information form and payment to: Community Bankers Association of Georgia,
1900 The Exchange, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30339. Questions? Call (770) 541-4490 or email
Lindsay Greene at lindsay@cbaofga.com.
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