CONFERENCE Sponsor kit. New Orleans, LA July Le Meridien Hotel. Here s how you can be part of it.

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1 2015 Sponsor kit New Orleans, LA July Le Meridien Hotel CONFERENCE Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference is the preeminent conference for the student & career development of elected student leaders attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU s). Simply put, we re the offseason training camp for HBCU campus influencers. HBCUKINGSANDQUEENS.COM Here s how you can be part of it.

2 What is the Leadership for Queens & Kings Konnection Conference? With a focus towards students who serve as their official University ambassadors in the position of official King & Queen in Miss or Mister leadership titles and their accompanying court of elected class representatives, Leadership for Queens & Kings Konnection attracts the most influential student representatives, inclusive of student government representatives, greek organization affiliates, campus media and more from over 30 prominent HBCU s. Our conference is designed to expose HBCU college students to business and etiquette skills that will enhance their campus and life experience. We wrote you a letter Hello! When it comes to student development conferences, admittedly we are not alone. Our distinction and value is closely tied and attributed to a few things. First, our focus on soft skills, leadership role responsibilities and etiquette development has proven to be both successful and impactful. Next, a clear audience focus of elected campus queens, kings and class representatives, whom often hold integral other student leadership roles such as student government, greek and campus media representatives makes this midsummer Symposium a mustattend. Last, but certainly not least a high priority placed on resonating with students for content absorption lends to our conference attracting some of the most credible and student respected expert trainers and speakers in the student development space. In order to keep the Leadership for Queens & Kings Konnection Conference as the benchmark for leadership development amongst HBCU students, we rely on the support of partners like you. We influence the influencers in the college market and we ve assembled this packet to tell you more about the Leadership for Queens & Kings Konnection Conference and invite you into a few valuable and unrivaled opportunities to be a part of it. Please consider this a starting point for conversation. We are committed to the emerging professional student leader and have diligently created an annual experience for student leaders across many prominent HBCU campuses to come together and share best practices, learn life changing skills and develop strategy for a prosperous year ahead in a leadership capacity. We hope you will see the value in what we are creating and the community we are reaching. We d be thrilled to have you as a partner. If you have any questions regarding the conference or sponsorship, please contact Tony Forte. Yours truly, Dale, Anthony, and Tony the 2015 Leadership for Queens & Kings Konnection Conference Organizers Dale Williams Founder (Leadership for Queens) leadershipforqueens@hotmail.com Anthony Jones Founder (King s Konnection) leadershipforqueens@hotmail.com Tony Forte Marketing Consultant mrtonyforte@gmail.com

3 Where does the action occur? New Orleans, LA Conference: July The 2015 Conference will be held in the beautiful and picturesque city of New Orleans. The bayou country captures the southern charm and progressive energy that can be felt immediately upon visiting any of the mostly southern based HBCU campuses that our student leaders represent. After each full day of skill learning, networking and life changing development students have the opportunity to unwind amidst the historic french quarters or bonding on storied Bourbon Street.

4 Who Comes to the Leadership for Queens & Kings Konnection Conference? We love our attendees! They are 1924 years in age that are in the top 20% of their class. Our student leader attendees collectively lead over 110K students across 35+ universities. Influential that s putting it lightly, attendees to our annual Summer symposium are social magnets, with an average Instagram follower base of 3K, they collectively pack a 1 Million+ follower punch. Needless to say there s a lot to LIKE about our attendees. Our 2015 Conference is expected to be attended by approximately 350 attendees. 40% 60% 60% 40% Our attendees come from over 35 universities from the South, SouthEast and MidAtlantic. #L4QKK is definitely where it s at if you re about bringing change back to your campus.

5 Meet Our Attendees Alabama A&M University Alabama State University BethuneCookman University Clark Atlanta University Delaware State University Dillard University Fisk University Fort Valley State University Grambling State University Harris Stowe University Johnson C. Smith University Kentucky State University Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Livingstone College Morgan State University Mississippi Valley State University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Central University Oakwood University Savannah State University Spelman College Talladega College Tennessee State University Texas Southern University Tougaloo College University of Maryland Eastern Shore Virginia State University Virginia Union University Winston Salem State University We asked our student attendees What was your favorite part about the Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference? Connecting with campus leaders from the various other HBCU s, the bonding is second to none. Hands down the expert trainer sessions. I mean really, I thought my court and I were polished until I realized how much I didn t know. I guess it s true what they say you don t know what you don t know Wow. That s tough. It would have to be between the sponsor contest or the Gala, the contest was fun because it was so interactive and had us get our respective school follower bases involved, but, the gala is great as we were looking forward to it.

6 The Conference Learning Experience The workshops and breakouts that occur at the Leadership for Queens & Kings Konnection Conference address development aspects ranging from personal presentation, professional/business etiquette and personal brand management to leadership responsibility, event planning & hosting, public speaking and much more. We provide countless practical takeaways for immediate implementation and layer all content with palatable inspiration. Presentation Ready: The Do s and Don ts of Looking Your Best Style etiquette and grooming basics as it applies to both gentlemen and ladies. Impress Your Audience: The Art of Public Speaking Mastering audience connectivity and engagement. Understanding poise and oral control and capacity. Building Your Brand and Creating Your Image Personal brand management and amplification. Attendees gain an indepth learning experience on consistency, authenticity, distinction and association. Fine Dining 101: Etiquette Dinner The simplification of the often complex and intimidating art and hobby of fine dining. Let s face it, deals are closed and relationships are built around the fork and knife. Attendees gain a full understanding of mastering dining etiquette and protocol and best practice. Royal Protocol: Having the Best Reign Ever! After all of the votes have been counted and celebrations had, now it s time to go to work. How do you plan, engage and leverage experiences for optimal success during your reign. Roles and Responsibilities of the King and Queen Now an official University ambassador and host/hostess, the rules and expectations are quite different. Attendees learn and grasp the responsibilities and role details associated with their influential and highly visible elected student leadership positions.

7 Who Speaks at Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference? An innovative approach to the common, is but the first in many distinction points that set this conference apart from other student conferences. Amazing to see. AweInspiring to be a part of. Tony Forte The Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference speaker lineup features a balance of internationallyknown talents & speakers and impressive professional trainers and noted speakers. Their common thread is their uncanny ability to resonate with our millennial and emerging professional audience in an unprecedented manner that both educates and connects. Trainers & Presenters Alex Ellis (Author, Speaker, Custom Clothier) Tony Forte (Founder, Urban Professor & Silver Spoon Foundation) Naretha Hopson Dondre Whitfield Actor (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Mr & The Cosby Show) Laz Alonzo Actor (Avatar & The Fast & the Furious) Michelle Williams National Recording Artist (Solo career & Destiny s Child group) (Founder, EverAppropriate Etiquette Institute) Felicia Layeni (Author & Speaker) Denise Marcia (Etiquette Coach, Founder of essentials!) Lecia Rives (Author, Speaker, Founder of Speak up!) Mary TerryWiley Chante Moore Beverly Bond Kenny Lattimore National Recording Artist Founder of Black Girls Rock National Recording Artist (Noted Motivational Speaker)

8 Organic connection at it s finest How You Can Be A Part of It We are grateful for support at any scale. It is thanks to our sponsors that we are able to make the Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference happen. Customized social media contest w/all attendee participation that drives brand awareness. Booth for attendees to view products/ services for full day of scheduled workshop inclusion. Booth for attendees to view products/ services for entirety of conference Exclusive workshop inclusion/cosponsor (2x) (75 minutes x 2 = 1 Friday & 1 Saturday) Joint workshop inclusion/cosponsor on relevant subject matter (75 minutes) Exclusive workshop inclusion/cosponsor on relevant subject matter (75 minutes) Half Page in Conference Program & Included Signage for Conference Half Page in Conference Program & Included Signage for Conference Full Page in Conference Program & Main Signage for Conference Advertisement (Website, & Program) Company logo on all printed materials Advertisement (Website, & Program) Company logo on all printed materials Advertisement (Website, & Program) Company logo on all printed materials Live public address mentions throughout Conference Live public address mentions throughout Conference Live public address mentions throughout Conference Invitation for all company representatives to attend annual conference luncheon Invitation for all company representatives to attend annual conference luncheon Invitation for all company representatives to attend annual conference luncheon JOINT BREAKOUT SPONSOR $3,000 EXCLUSIVE BREAKOUT SPONSOR $5,000 CONFERENCE SPONSOR $10,000

9 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES In addition to (or as an alternative to) the Sponsorship Levels, we have a few special events and services that can be sponsored. KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection give a potential sponsor the option of presenting a keynote speaker for the conference. Sponsorship includes: travel, lodging, ground transportation, applicable meals and speaker fee. Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection will recommend a national speaker who has influence and appeal to our audience as well as take recommendations from the sponsor. By mutual agreement, a speaker will be finalized. CLOSING NIGHT ANNUAL GALA SPONSOR ($20,000) ($15,000) Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection gives a potential sponsor the opportunity to sponsor the culmination event of the weekend, our highly anticipated annual awards Gala for HBCU Kings & Queens. Exclusive Keynote Address Sponsor (2 Hours) Main stage signage for Keynote Address Arrival bag sponsor for 350+ students All benefits associated with: Conference Sponsor Exclusive Gala Sponsor (5 Hours) Main stage signage for Gala Live DJ/Live Band mentions throughout Gala All benefits associated with: Exclusive Break Out Sponsor

10 CONFERENCE HBCUKINGSANDQUEENS.COM Partnership Overview Thank you for considering a partnership with the Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference. We look forward to working with you. If you need to print one page for your team, make it this one. What is the Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference? Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference is the preeminent conference for the student & career development of elected student leaders attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU s). Simply put, we re the offseason training camp for HBCU campus influencers. When & Where The 2015 event will take place in: New Orleans, LA (July 16 19) Le Meridien Hotel Who comes to the Leadership for Queens and Kings Konnection Conference? Our attendees are the elected student leadership and campus ambassadors for their respective HBCU. s Our key attraction are the campus Kings, Queens and court whom often hold student leadership positions within student government, greek organizations and campus media. Collectively our attendees lead over 110K students across 35+ universities Becoming a Partner? We d like to preserve our intimate scale and accessible prices. To that end, we are grateful for the support of corporate sponsors and we do our best to promote your business, service, or product to our attendees throughout the conference and via social media. All Sponsors ($3,000 $20,000) Joint Breakout Sponsor ($3,000) For questions about sponsorship, please contact: Tony Forte mrtonyforte@gmail.com (615) Half Page in Conference Program & Included Signage for Conference) Joint workshop inclusion/cosponsor on relevant subject matter (75 minutes) Exclusive Breakout Sponsor ($5,000) Half Page in Conference Program & Included Signage for Conference) Exclusive workshop inclusion/cosponsor on relevant subject matter (75 minutes) Booth for attendees to view products/services for full day of scheduled workshop inclusion. Conference Sponsor ($10,000) We accept support on all scales, as per our packages. Please consider the sponsorship levels listed on the right as a starting point for conversation. Have ideas? We re all ears! Invitation for all brand representatives to attend annual conference luncheon. Live public address mentions throughout conference. Advertisement (Website, & Program) Company logo on all printed materials Full Page in Conference Program & Included Signage for Conference) Exclusive workshop inclusion/cosponsor on relevant subject matter (75 minutes) Booth for attendees to view products/services for entirety of scheduled workshop inclusion. Customized social media contest w/all attendee participation that drives brand awareness. Special Opportunities Keynote Speaker Sponsor ($20,000) Gala Sponsor ($15,000)