SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS
SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL FOR
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
October 25-27,2013 Karachi
&
November 1-3 2013,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.
Tel. No (021) 35313731, 35313733, 5313734, 34247492, Mobile No. 0333-3754250
E-mail: spelt@cyber.net.pk, speltheadoffice@gmail.com Site: speltinfo.wordpress.com
SPELT InTRR
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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.
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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.
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Invite ELT specialists to meet the members whenever possible.
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Hold conferences, workshops and orientation courses regularly in order
to provide help and guidance to English language teachers.
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Publish a newsletter/journal.
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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
29 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.
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29th INTERNATIONAL CONFERNCE
This year SPELT 29th inaugurating International Conference is being organised in
October, 25-27.(Karachi) ; and concluding conferences in November 1-3
Lahore and Islamabad. This year’s conference theme is:
Surfing the ELT Wave:
New Ways for a New Generation.
Waves move over the deep waters of the ocean. They emerge in swells and
swirls from ancient depths, as they glide across, gaining momentum, merging
with other currents along the way. Fed by unknown rivers and streams; rainfall
from over rugged mountains and ageless deserts, the primeval oceans are
renewed by tides from faraway lands.
Similarly, teachers of English are gliding about in all the nooks and corners of
the world, trying to teach English to people of all ages and across all cultures
to help them become a part of the global tide of development and progress.
They gain strength from each other by using books and ideas developed by
colleagues whom they have never met; trying out techniques discovered by
those working in highly dissimilar contexts and situations; and sharing thoughts
and ideas with colleagues to whom they are linked only through the electronic
medium. Though separated by mountains, rivers, and oceans, they are all
focused on one common goal: strengthening the English language skills of their
students.
Often what teachers do in their classrooms seems to be of little consequence;
often what they attempt to achieve against all odds is ridiculed by others. But,
the achievement at the end of the day, the difference that their seemingly
meagre attempts make in the language skills of their students, and the way the
sharing of these small success stories impacts the teaching learning of English
for other colleagues and their students, is a reward in itself.
The annual SPELT International Conferences are the sea where all the small
waves meet: teachers teaching language to young learners and adult students,
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teaching at schools and universities, teaching those aspiring to learn the
language for educational achievements or for upward social mobility. They
interact with each other, share with each other, and learn from each other,
and return to their small pools, lakes, and rivers with renewed knowledge and
energy, bent on making some difference in themselves, in the way they teach,
and in the manner that their students learn.
Be sure you are there at SPELT’s annual international conference to be Surfing
the ELT Wave and finding New Ways for a New Generation.
SPELT is committed to once again serve the educational community with
another colourful event filled with rich content and resources. SPELT and its
volunteers are ready to organize the conference with more rigor and increased
level of dedication.
Each year SPELT brings something new for its participants such as the Urdu
strand, ECE/CED strands. Following the tradition SPELT is proud to introduce
Leadership role in promoting teaching of English Learning.
We are expecting more than fifteen overseas delegates this year from Iran,
Nepal, Bangladesh, France, USA, Philippine, KSA and U.K.
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
Over 50 Concurrent sessions in Karachi and 25 concurrent sessions in
Lahore Islamabad which will cover:
 Current trends in research: Pedagogy, learning, linguistics
 School Leadership
 Information Technologies in ELT Professional Development
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Assessment and testing
Story telling
Language and literature teaching
Teacher development
Teaching writing in various settings
The EFL teacher as educator
Teaching young Learners
Glimpses from past INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Peter Grundy, UK,
Prof. Dr. Diane-Larsen. Freeman USA
Dr. M.A.K Halliday Sydney University Australia
Prof. Dr. Ruqiaya Hasan Macquarie University Australia
Dr. Judith M. Findlay, USA
Dr. Caroline Coffin, UK
, Thomas Scovel USA
Prof. Dr. R. Michael Medley, USA
Jane Willis UK
Jeremy Harmer UK
Rebecca Oxford USA
Adrian Tennant UK
Hywel Coleman UK
Marcia Fisk Ong USA
Dr. Rajni Baldani India
Dr Maya David, Malaysia
And many other notable and prominent ELT experts from around the
world
URDU STRAND SPEAKERS
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Raza Ali Abdi
Prof.Inayat Ali Khan
Dr.Arfa Syeda Zehra
Imrana Maqsood
Dr.Asif Farrukhi
Prof. Sahar Ansari
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CONFERENCE COLLABORATORS
Venue
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Habib Public School
Bahria College Karachi
DHA College
Karachi Grammar School
Bahria College, Karsaz
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
 Nasra School
 Jaffar Public School
 Bahria College Karachi
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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PIA
Allied Bank
ICI
Tapal Tea
NCE HEC Islamabad
Paramount Publishers
Pakistan Montessori Council
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SPELT 29th International Conference
October 25 to 27 2013 Karachi &
November 1-3 Lahore/ Islamabad
Dear SPELT Sponsor
The proposal seeks sponsorship its 29th International Inaugurating Conference,
which is scheduled in October 25 to 27, Friday through Sunday in Karachi, and
simultaneous Concluding Conferences in Lahore and Islamabad from Friday to
Sunday , November 1-3.
We are confident that this event will extend a valuable platform to market and
promote your company and its product and brand. It will create further
opportunities for your company as this conference is a unique of its kind not
just in the region but around the world.
Please go through the items and the rates given below. I shall be happy to
provide any clarifications if needed. A confirmation form follows after this
letter. Please sign and return the form at your earliest possible since SPELT’s
flyers and posters are ready to go to print very soon. Your logo will be included
in the panel of major sponsors if your are sending in a speaker, paying for a
stall in the book exhibition area as well as presenting a promotional workshop
during the conference. Your cooperation in reaching an early decision on this
issue will be appreciated
I look forward to an early and positive response
Lubna Mohyuddin
Conference Coordinator 2013-14
SPELT Head Office , Karachi
CC: Prof. Zakia Sarwar
Hon Executive Director, SPELT Head Office Karachi
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Sponsorship opportunity
Brand Promotion
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
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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
Note: The rates given above are worked out for Karachi. The number of
participants in Lahore and Islamabad is approximately 600 each, which
amounts to 1200 participants . However an overall discount of 10% will be
given on items listed above, if all the three conference sites are to be covered.
Promotional workshop
1:50 minute (abstract required on the proper SPELT proposal form)
Charges: $ 150 per workshop
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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
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Sponsoring 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)
Conference Delegates’ Lunch (per day) ----------------------- US $ 2500
(Sponsor’s promotional literature and posters in the delegates’ dining
room/area)
Multimedia Equipment and Gadgets ---------------US $ 1500
(Display of Sponsor’s logo in presentation rooms)
Photo copying – -------US$.300
(Sponsor’s logo on Photocopies
Hosting the auditorium sponsorship grant will cover the cost against the
following heads
a. Auditorium rent
b. Sound system
c.
Air condition rental charges
d. Electricity charges
e. Multimedia equipments
f.
Furniture rent
For the three days of the event ------US $ 2500
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Benefits to the Sponsoring Agency
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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 more than 2000
conference delegates and indirectly all those members non-members who
come in contact with SPELT through out the year.
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. Networking opportunities with colleagues, material writers & authors and
prominent ELT professionals and organizations.
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SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION FORM
for
SPELT 29th International Conference
October 25 to 27 2013 Karachi &
November 1-3 Lahore & Islamabad
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Contact Information:
Phone numbers landline
Mobile :
Email:
Please confirm the selected area of sponsorship below:
Signature:
Designation:
Dated:
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Brand Promotion
1. Banners and Standees at the conference site
Site Placement `
Type
Size
Quantity
Rates/USD
Auditorium
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
Foyer
Corridors
Exhibition Area
1. 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
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2. 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
Promotional workshop
Workshop US $ 150
Awards and Scholarships
International Speakers
National Speakers for Urdu and English Strands
SPELT Working Committee Members
Sponsorship for teachers
Sponsoring food, logistics and materials
Conference Delegates’ Hi Tea----------------------------------------US $ 2000
Conference Delegates’ Lunch (per day)-----------------------------US $ 2500
Multimedia Equipment and Gadgets ---------------------------------US $ 1500
Photo copying –-----------------------------------------------------------US $ 300
Hosting the auditorium sponsorship ----------------------------------US $ 2500
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