Emergency Management Association of Texas Exhibitor Prospectus 8th Annual EMAT Symposium March 1 - 4, 2015 San Marcos, TX 1 General Symposium Information Symposium Date and Location 8th Annual EMAT Symposium March 1 - 4, 2015 Embassy Suites Hotel San Marcos, TX Hotel Accomodations Embassy Suites Hotel San Marcos 1001 E. McCarty Lane San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-6450 The Purpose of EMAT The Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) is dedicated to the advancement of the field of emergency management both statewide and nationally. To that end, EMAT engages in an array of efforts to advance a statewide emergency management agenda and to promote the professional growth of the emergency management practitioner. Symposium Attendee Profile Exhibitor Costs • • • Standard 6 ft. Table-top Booth = $975 12 ft. Table-top Booth = $1250 Any Oversize Display = $1475 Each booth will include floor space, one draped table, skirting, two chairs, one trash can, electricity and a listing in the Symposium program. Each booth entitles the exhibiting company to two (2) attendees, who are encouraged to attend the sessions and participate in meal / social functions. Shipping Instructions Due to limited storage space, exhibitor items should not arrive at the Embassy Suites more than 3 days prior to the Symposium date. Please ship to the hotel address above and include your name and company name. Exhibitors are responsible for return shipping. Booth Space • Emergency Managers (city, county, state, federal) • Homeland Security Professionals • Contingency Planners • • Executive Officers Fire Chiefs • Police Chiefs • Healthcare Disaster Professionals • Meteorologists Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-reserved basis. EMAT will make all efforts possible to physically separate competitors. EMAT Symposium Liability EMAT assumes no liability whatsoever for loss or damage, through any cause, of goods, or other materials owned, rented, or leased by the exhibitor. The exhibitor shall indemnify EMAT against and hold it harmless for any complaints, suits, or liabilities resulting from the negligence of the exhibitor in connection with the exhibitor’s use of the display space. Cancellations In the event that it is necessary to cancel your company’s reserved booth, no refunds will be made after February 15, 2015. Questions For questions, please contact the EMAT office at 877-306-EMAT (3628). 2 Exclusive Events Exhibitor Hall Schedule Exhibitor Set-Up Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hours Monday, March 2, 2015 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2015 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Exhibitor Dismantle Tuesday, March 3, 2015 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm EMAT uses several tactics to encourage networking in the Exhibitor Hall including meals and door prizes. Dedicated events include: Monday, March 2, 2015 AM Break PM Break Tuesday, March 3, 2015 AM Break PM Break There are several events throughout the EMAT Symposium that are available for partial or exclusive sponsorship. These events include: • • • • • Breaks (4) - $500 Registration - $1000 Lunch - - $1200 President’s Reception (Monday night) - $2000 Membership Appreciation Dinner (Tuesday night) - $2500 Sponsor Benefits $500 Break Sponsor • Sign placed during break • Conference attendee list $1000 Registration Sponsor • Sign placed at registration • Listing in the conference program • Promotional material at entrance to event • One (1) conference attendee registration • Conference attendee list $1200 Lunch Sponsor • Sign at location • Listing in the conference program • Promotional material at entrance to event • One (1) conference attendee registration • Conference attendee list $2000 President’s Reception Sponsor • Sign at location • Name in conference program next to scheduled sponsored event • 1/2 black and white page advertisement in the conference program • Two (2) conference attendee registrations • Conference attendee list $2500 Member Appreciation Banquet Sponsor • Sign at location • Name in conference program next to scheduled sponsored event • 1/2 black and white page advertisement in the conference program • Two (2) conference attendee registrations • Sponsor welcome message delivered to each conference guest upon hotel check-in • Conference attendee list Door Prizes Door prizes will be given away at the President’s Reception (Monday night). If your company is interested in donating a door prize, please contact the EMAT office at 877-306-EMAT. Advertisements and Logos Advertisements and logos must be submitted in a JPEG, PDF or TIF format that is 300 DPI or better. Advertisements should be sent electronically to ematinfotx@gmail.com by January 30, 2015 3 EMAT Annual Meeting March 1 – 4, 2015 Application And ContractAAN Embassy Suites Hotel San Marcos, Texas ANA We invite you to participate in the EMAT 2015 Annual Meeting. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with emergency managers! Contact the EMAT office - Fax this form to 512/329-8943; send to 2525 Wallingwood Dr., Bldg 13A, Austin, TX 78746; email ematinfotx@gmail.com or call 1-877-306-3628. Application deadline is February 10, 2015. Company Name___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ Fax ____________________________________ Contact Person ___________________________________________________________ Email Address____________________________________________________________ Fee Schedule Table Top Exhibits – Mon. 3-2-14 & Tues. 3-3-14 Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm 6’ Tabletop $ 975.00 6’ Tabletop (non-profits) $ 25.00 12’ Tabletop $1,250.00 Any oversize display $1,475.00 Exhibitor Set up: Sun. 3-1-15 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm __________ __________ __________ __________ Social Functions Breaks (4) Registration Lunch Welcome Mixer (Sunday night) Appreciation Dinner (Tuesday night) $ 500.00 $1,000.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 __________ __________ __________ __________ $2,500.00 __________ Payment is due no later than February 15, 2015 Please Invoice Check included in the amount of_________________________ MasterCard/Visa E E M A T Account#: ________________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________________ Sec. Code: _____________ Emergency Management Association of Texas 2525 Wallingwood Dr. Bldg 13A Austin, Texas 78746 Emergency Management 877/306-3628-Phone 512/329-8943-Fax Association of Texas ematinfotx@gmail.com www.emat-tx.org 2525 Wallingwood Dr. Bldg 13A EMAT Austin, Texas 78746 EMAT TAX ID #76-0316601 877/306-3628-Phone Signature ____________________________________________________ 512/329-8943-Fax Billing Address_________________________________________________ ematinfotx@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________ www.emat-tx.org _____________________________________________________________ A n EMAT 4