SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS
SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL
31st SPELT INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
7 – 8 November, 2015 Karachi
&
13- 14 November 2015, Lahore /Islamabad
HEAD OFFICE
SPELT House: No. 101 First Floor Plot No. C-28 Kh-e-Ittehad, Lane 12 Phase II Ext. D.H.A, Karachi.
SPELT 5313734,
InTRR
Tel. No (021) 35313731, 35313733,
Mobile No. 0333-3754250
E-mail: spelt.org.pk , speltheadoffice@gmail.com Site: speltinfo.wordpress.com
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SPELT
Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers (SPELT) is a national
organization with its chapters and units spreaded across the country and is
affiliate of international organizations, such as, IATEFL, U.K and TESOL, US.
It was founded in 1984 by a dynamic and vibrant group of teachers as a
voluntary, nonprofit organization with a vision to bring about change in
teaching and learning of English in Pakistan through teacher education. Since
then the organization has successfully maintained and sustained its core values
to achieve its vision and mission. It has emerged as a true volunteer
organization and now become a radiant example and role model for many
organizations in the country and abroad.
SPELT's mission statement is to provide a professional forum for its members
and practitioners teaching English as a Foreign/Second language to facilitate
effective communication and improve the teaching/learning standards of
English in Pakistan.
It aims at creating professional awareness amongst teachers of English at all
levels. This is being done through monthly academic sessions, a quarterly
journal, teacher training and development courses, and international annual
conferences on vital themes in EFL. These conferences are held country wide.
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To achieve its goal(s)
SPELT organizes academic sessions, professional development programmes,
and teacher-research.
SPELT networks with sister organizations worldwide to disseminate shared
ideas and methodologies appropriate for the local situation.
SPELT produces high quality contextually suitable materials to support the
professional development of its members.
SPELT collaborates with government agencies to develop textbooks for the
public sector.
SPELT actively supports environmental, peace and human rights issues
through its published materials and workshops.
The general objectives of the organization are to:
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Provide a platform for discussion of problems, analysis and evaluation of
courses and offering alternative suggestions after a realistic appraisal of
the teaching and learning situation in different areas of Pakistan.
Keep members abreast of current developments in the field of ELT by
holding regular study sessions.
c)
Invite ELT specialists to meet the members whenever possible.
d)
Hold conferences, workshops and orientation courses regularly in order
to provide help and guidance to English language teachers.
e)
Publish a newsletter/journal.
f)
Build up a resource centre complete with ELT books journals,
supplementary teaching materials, audio-visual aids etc.
SPELT INTERNATIONAL CONFERNCE
Conference is one of SPELT’s prime and proud initiatives hold annually for past
30 years. It is the only international ELT event organized in Pakistan which has
become most awaited and celebrated event for teachers, teacher educators,
researchers, institutes and schools. The conference is of equal level to any
other international conference.
Conference holds one keynote session, more than six plenary talks, panel
discussion and more than 80 concurrent sessions. Conference extends high
quality, highly extensive input to the conference participants encompassing a
wide range of topics, for instance, literacy, technology in education, teachers’
professional development and education, research, teaching young learners
and a great deal of other areas related to education.
Conference delegates include national, regional and international presenters. It
hosts more than 900 conference participants from both public and private
institutes and organizations.
In the conference, Urdu Strand has also been introduced to impact Urdu
teaching at all levels. It has received warm and encouraging response from the
participants.
31st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
This year SPELT 31st inaugurating International Conference is being organised in
Karachi from November 7 – 8, 2015; and concluding conferences from 13- 15 in
Lahore and Islamabad. This year’s conference theme is:
ELT TRADITIONS & INNOVATIONS
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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Keynote address
Plenary talks
Webinar
Book launches by Oxford University Press and other publishers
I.T Village
Symposiums
Signature Sessions
Panel discussion
Concurrent sessions
Glimpses from past INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
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Dr. Christine A. Coombe, Key note Speaker,
Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, UAE
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Naomi Migliacci, Plenary Speaker,
International Consultant, Speaker and writer, USA
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Dr. Ishrat Suri, Plenary Speaker,
Asst. Prof, English, Dar- Al-Hekma University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Brian A. Oliver Smith, ( webinar)
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Candie Moonshower , MTSU, (webinar)
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Judy Findley, (webinar)
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Dr. Kathy Ganske , USA (webinar)
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Prof. Dr. Maya Khemlani David, Malaysia (Webinar)
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Linda Ragsdale (webinar)
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John Eyles, (webinar)
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Salvino Sfregola
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Thomas Christie
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Prof. Anne Burns (TESOL)
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Les Kirkham
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Rosa Aronson, Ph.D.,
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Dr. Ahmar Mahboob
URDU STRAND SPEAKERS
 Dr. Arfa Syeda Zahra
 Aamra Alam
 Dr. Tanzeem ul Firdaus
 Dr. Zulqarnain Ahmed
 Shabana Baseer
 Rashid Ali khan
 Dr. Rauf Parekh
 Zahida Maheen
 Prof. Sarwat Sultana
 Irum Fazal
 Fahim Ahmed Siddiqui
 Azra Mansoor
CONFERENCE COLLABORATORS Venue
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Habib Public School
Bahria College Karachi
DHA College
Karachi Grammar School
Agha Khan University
Design, Print & Material Publication
 Oxford University Press
 Spectrum Y&R
International Presenters, in-kind and logistics support
 British Council
 US State Department
CONFERENCE SUPPORTERS
 iEARN
 Habib Public School
 Bahria College Karachi
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
 Habib Public School
 Oxford University Press
 Spectrum Y & R
 British Council
 IATEFL
 TESOL
 University of Cambridge- ESOL Examinations
 AEO- Pakistan
 Education USA
 The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan
 Writing Planet
 Bahria College Karachi
 Getz Pharma
 Soneri Bank
 JS Bank
 Coca Cola
SPELT 31st International Conference
7-8 NOVEMBER 2015 Karachi &
13- 15 NOVEMBER, 2015Lahore/ Islamabad
Dear Sir/Madam
The proposal seeks sponsorship in the following categories (please see below)
for its 31st International Conference scheduled in 7-8 November 2015 Karachi &
Saturday through Sunday in Karachi.
We are confident that this event will extend a valuable platform to market and
promote your company and brand. It will create further opportunities as the
event is unique of its kind.
Confirmation of (please mention the selected area of sponsorship):
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address & Contact Information:
Signature: _________________________
Dated:
Sponsorship opportunity
1. Banners and Standees at the conference site
Site Placement `
Auditorium
Foyer
Corridors
Exhibition Area
Type
Size
Quantity
Rates/USD
Banner
“3x6”
01 piece
360/ 03 days
Standees
“2x5”
02 pieces
240/ 03 days
Banner
“3x6”
02 pieces
270/ 03 days
Standees
“2x5”
02 pieces
180/ 03 days
Banner
“3x6”
01 piece
270/ 03 days
Standees
“2x5”
02 pieces
180/ 03 days
Banner
“3x6”
02 pieces
240/ 03 days
Standees
“2x5”
02 pieces
180/ 03 days
2. Promotional Inserts in the Conference Bag
Material & Type
Size
Quantity
Rates/USD
Flier/ Brochure A4 size
One page
1200
140
Pamphlet/ Brochure A4 size
2-4 pages
1200
170
Pamphlet/ Brochure A4 size
5-9 pages
1200
200
Catalogue/ Promotional material
10+ pages
1200
260
Conference Program Handbook
Advertisement
Half page
01/ book
150
Full page
01/ book
270
3. Exhibition Booth
Size
Facilities
Rent for
Three
days/USD
Duration
Electricity connection.
30x15
1x Pedestal fan.
400/
All Three days
1x Table
2 x chairs.
Hi Tea/Lunch for two
4. Food, Logistics and Materials
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Conference Delegates’ Hi Tea ---------------------------US $ 2000
(Sponsor’s promotional literature and posters in the delegates’ dining room/area )
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Conference Delegates’ Lunch (per day)----------------------- US$. 2500
(Sponsor’s promotional literature and posters in the delegates’ dining room/area )
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Multimedia Equipment and Gadgets ---------------US $ 1500
(Display of Sponsor’s logo in presentation rooms)
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Photo copying – -------US$.300
(Sponsor’s logo on Photocopies)
Category B: Awards and Scholarships
1. International Speakers
The International Presenters Sponsorship cost cover for:
Air fare for international and across the country travelling, accommodation and
meal
2. National Speakers for Urdu and English Strands
The National Presenters Sponsorship cost cover for:
Air fare for across the country travelling, accommodation and meal
3. SPELT Working Committee Members
SPELT Working Committee Members Sponsorship cost cover for:
Air fare for across the country travelling, accommodation and meal
4. Sponsorship for Teachers for Urdu and English Strand
Number of sponsorship: for 150 teachers
60 for English Strand
40 for Urdu Strand
30% Teachers from Public sector
20% Teachers from Middle Class Private Schools
30% Teachers from Lower Middle Class Private Schools
20% Teachers from Under privileged private schools
Hosting the auditorium sponsorship grant will cover the cost against the
following heads.
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d.
e.
f.
Auditorium rent
Sound system
Air condition rental charges
Electricity charges
Multimedia equipments
Furniture rent
Benefits to the Sponsoring Agency
The opportunity will create strong brand image to the sponsoring company.
The event will further boost sales and promotion. As the conference delegates
come from a variety of settings and diverse customer needs, the brand will
explore new potential buyers. The brand’s logo and branding campaign in
return to the grant sponsored to the event will tangibly impact on the
audience. It is expected that your brand will directly impact on more than
1000 conference delegates and indirectly to more than 3000 people.
Tangible returns are:
1. Logo on the main conference backdrop
2. Logo in the conference programme book on the “Thank You” page
3. Formal thank in the inaugural session by the SPELT Finance Coordinator
4. Prominent space in the main hallways, entrance of the auditorium, to
the brand promotional campaign with the conference theme and SPELT
logo on all banners, standees, panaflex and other promotional material.
5. Full A-4 size colour page ad in the conference programme book.