to attorneys and other legal professionals in Georgia! The best way to promote your products and services sponsorship programs

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1 The best way to promote your products and services to attorneys and other legal professionals in Georgia! sponsorship programs Program runs from July 1, 2012 June 30, 2013

2 dear potential sponsor, The State Bar of Georgia is in the process of planning for supplier-sponsored events scheduled to take place during this fiscal year that runs from July 1, 2012 June 30, 2013; signing up now will allow you to maximize the benefits of being a sponsor. The State Bar of Georgia offers a combination of ways to participate throughout the year. OPTION 1 Become a corporate sponsor. Pages 6-7 of this brochure explain the benefits of the gavel program. OPTION 2 Become an exhibitor at our Annual Meeting. This benefit is included in the sponsorship program if you elect any level of corporate sponsorship. The 2013 Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 20-23, 2013, at the Marriott Resort and Spa, Hilton Head, S.C. This three-day conference is where alumni associations, bar committees, Board of Governors and sections hold various meetings. There are also multiple opportunities for attorneys to earn continuing legal education hours. Over the three days, there are approximately 600 attendees. OPTION 3 Become a sponsor/host of a coffee break, reception or dinner at one of the Board meetings. The Board meets Fall (Oct.), Midyear (Jan.) and Spring (March). OPTION 4 Become a sponsor of the Opening Night Festival at the Annual Meeting. The sections are a key component to this event as they donate funds toward this special evening to help offset the costs, and have for many years. Join the State Bar sections in sponsoring this well-attended, familyfriendly event. OPTION 5 Become a full sponsor of the Annual Meeting, or a sponsor of a portion of the meeting such as a coffee break in the exhibit area. Contact Michelle Garner for specific details. In this brochure, you will find a contact information form for you to fill out and return showing your desired level of participation by August 31, With your support, this year will be a great success! Thank you in advance for your contributions and support. Sincerely, Michelle Garner Director of Meetings PAGE 2

3 OPTION 1 Corporate Sponsor, details about each gavel level are listed on pages 6-7 of this brochure. 5 gavel sponsor ($25,000) 4 gavel sponsor ($20,000) 3 gavel sponsor ($10,000) 2 gavel sponsor ($7,500) 1 gavel sponsor ($5,000) sponsorship levels, options 1-6 Benefits include: Recognition on conference signage Recognition in program book and promotional materials Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees i Company flier inserted into registration packets for those who preregister for the event (Please adhere to deadlines to guarantee insertion.) Attendee list OPTION 2 Exhibitor at Annual Meeting June 20-23, 2013, at the Marriott Resort and Spa, Hilton Head, S.C. $1,000 earlybird; $1,200 standard. (All corporate sponsors at any gavel level receive exhibit space at the Annual Meeting.) One 6 x 8 booth with side/back drape, one 6 draped and skirted table, two chairs, one wastebasket Booth signage Recognition on conference signage Recognition in program book and promotional materials Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees Company flier inserted into registration packets for those who preregister for the event (Please adhere to deadlines to guarantee insertion.) Attendee list OPTION 3 Sponsor/host a coffee break ($5,000), reception ($10,000) or dinner ($20,000) at one of the three Board of Governors Meetings: Fall Meeting Oct , 2012 Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, Ga. Midyear Meeting Jan , 2013 St. Regis Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. Spring Meeting March 7-10, 2013 Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Greensboro, Ga. OPTION 4 Sponsor the Opening Night Festival at the Annual Meeting Platinum $10,000 Diamond $7,500 Gold $5,000 Silver $3,000 Bronze $2,000 Copper $1,000 Friend $500 Platinum Level, $10,000: 1. Company logo on the conference bags that attendees receive 2. Ten tickets to event (These tickets will be given to the main contact who signs the agreement and that person will be responsible for distributing the tickets.) 3. Recognition on conference signage 4. Recognition in promotional and conference materials 5. Opportunity to provide company products/sign for display at event 6. Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees 7. Recognition in the August issue of the Georgia Bar PAGE 3

4 Diamond Level, $7,500: 1. Company logo on the conference bags that attendees receive 2. Seven tickets to event (These tickets will be given to the main contact who signs the agreement and that person will be responsible for distributing the tickets.) 3. Recognition on conference signage 4. Recognition in promotional and conference materials 5. Opportunity to provide company products/sign for display at event 6. Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees 7. Recognition in the August issue of the Georgia Bar Gold Level, $5,000: 1. Company logo on the conference bags that attendees receive 2. Five tickets to event (These tickets will be given to the main contact who signs the agreement and that person will be responsible for distributing the tickets.) 3. Recognition on conference signage 4. Recognition in promotional and conference materials 5. Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees 6. Recognition in the August issue of the Georgia Bar Silver Level, $3,000: 1. Two tickets to event (These tickets will be given to the main contact who signs the agreement and that person will be responsible for distributing the tickets.) 2. Recognition on conference signage 3. Recognition in promotional and conference materials 4. Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees 5. Recognition in the August issue of the Georgia Bar Bronze $2, One ticket to event (This ticket will be given to the main contact who signs the agreement.) 2. Recognition on conference signage 3. Recognition in promotional and conference materials 4. Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees 5. Recognition in the August issue of the Georgia Bar Copper $1, Recognition on conference signage 2. Recognition in promotional and conference materials 3. Special ribbon supplied to all company attendees 4. Recognition in the August issue of the Georgia Bar Friend $ Recognition in promotional and final materials 2. Recognition on conference signage 3. Recognition in the August issue of the Georgia Bar OPTION 5 Become a full sponsor of the Annual Meeting, or a sponsor of a portion of the meeting such as a coffee break in the exhibit area. Contact Michelle Garner for details. PAGE 4

5 contact information form Company Name Contact Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE? Option 1 (corporate sponsorship) 5 gavel 4 gavel 3 gavel 2 gavel 1 gavel Option 2 (exhibit at Annual Meeting) Option 3 (sponsor/host of a coffee break, reception or dinner at one of the Board meetings) Coffee break $5,000 Reception $10,000 Dinner $20,000 Fall Meeting Midyear Meeting Spring Meeting Option 4 (sponsor of the Opening Night Festival at the Annual Meeting) Platinum $10,000 Diamond $7,500 Gold $5,000 Silver $3,000 Bronze $2,000 Copper $1,000 Friend $500 Option 5 (Fully sponsor the Annual Meeting or sponsor a portion of the meeting) PAYMENT Check Enclosed: $ (Make check payable to State Bar of Georgia) Credit Card Type: $ MasterCard Visa American Express Credit Card # CSC Exp. Date Authorized Signature Name as it appears on credit card Special Note: If payment is made by credit card, a 3% fee will be added to cover bank charges. Return contact information form with payment no later than August 31, 2012, to: Michelle Garner, State Bar of Georgia, 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA , Fax , michelleg@gabar.org PAGE 5

6 Color logo button on the home page of the Bar website with a hyperlink for one year corporate sponsorship levels Color advertisement in one issue of the Georgia Bar (submission based on adherence to deadline) One year subscription to the Georgia Bar Discounted advertising rates in the Georgia Bar Advertisement in the Bar Directory & Handbook One complimentary tabletop exhibit or display booth at each of the following: Annual Meeting, Fall Board of Governors Meeting, Midyear Meeting, Spring Board of Governors Meeting, Young Lawyers Division Quarterly Meetings Two complimentary registration packages, including the Young Lawyers Division Group Dinner, at the following: Annual Meeting, Fall Board of Governors Meeting, Midyear Meeting, Spring Board of Governors Meeting, Young Lawyers Division Quarterly Meetings Lanyards distributed at the Annual Meeting with your company name Company name on attendee conference bag distributed at the Annual Meeting Recognition on one sign at each of the following: Annual Meeting, Fall Board of Governors Meeting, Midyear Meeting, Spring Board of Governors Meeting, Young Lawyers Division Quarterly Meetings Recognition in promotional meeting materials and final program One-page flier in all on-site registration packets (submission based on adherence to deadline) Verbal recognition at all Board of Governors Meetings, including the Annual Meeting One complimentary copy of the Bar Directory & Handbook One complimentary set of mailing labels One complimentary set of attendee mailing labels at the conclusion of each of the following: Annual Meeting, Fall Board of Governors Meeting, Midyear Meeting, Spring Board of Governors Meeting, Young Lawyers Division Quarterly Meetings Recognition in the Summer issue of the Young Lawyers Division Newsletter Presentation of Thank You plaque at the Annual Meeting s Plenary Session PAGE 6 Preferred placement and free listing at the top of the page in the State Bar s Online Vendor Directory

7 Gavel $25, Gavel $20,000 3 Gavel $10,000 2 Gavel $7,500 1 Gavel $5,000 full page half page quarter page sixth page twelfth page 40% discount 30% discount 20% discount 10% discount 5% discount full page half page quarter page Meeting/ Midyear Meeting/ Midyear two packets at Annual Meeting/ Midyear one packet at Annual Meeting/ Midyear one packet at Annual Meeting/ Midyear Meeting/ Midyear Meeting/ Midyear Meeting/ Midyear PAGE 7

8 Judges. Law Professionals. If these are your customers, you can reach them through the State Bar. As a mandatory bar, our membership includes every practicing attorney in the state, from Atlanta to Albany, Marietta to Macon. They read our publications. Lawyers. They attend our meetings. They visit our website. Take advantage of these valuable tools to maximize the visibility of your products and services. Become a sponsor today! get noticed In the This bi-monthly, full-color magazine offers a wealth of legal information to Georgia attorneys. The Georgia Bar is a resourceful library of legal and feature articles, as well as a guide to the services offered by the Bar and other organizations. Being the South s largest bar association, the Georgia Bar reaches more than 36,000 attorneys with each issue, including in-state, out-of-state, active and inactive attorneys from every discipline. The magazine is distributed to judges, young lawyers and senior lawyers, as well as other law-related professionals. On the Website This content-rich website has it all research tools, vendor directory, meeting notices, a membership directory, Bar news and much more. Our interactive website draws more than 11,000 visitors each business day, many of whom search our vendor directory. The State Bar website at is the perfect place to highlight your company logo and information. At Meetings Winter, spring, summer or fall, the Bar offers its members lively, informative and entertaining opportunities to gather, network and learn. Whether it s the Annual Meeting, the Fall or Spring Board of Governors Meeting, the Midyear Meeting or one of the five Young Lawyers Division Meetings, you ll find a receptive and intelligent audience for your company s booth, table exhibit or banner. Contact: Michelle Garner, Director of Meetings State Bar of Georgia 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA ; Fax ; michelleg@gabar.org