Moroccan American Chamber of Commerce 7041 Grand National Dr., Suite 103. Orlando, FL 32819

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1 June 15, 2015 The (MACC) will be hosting the third Annual festival Event to celebrate the Moroccan Heritage Day. The festival is expected to be one of the largest organized community events in Central Florida. It is a celebration of the Moroccan culture, a mosaic of authentic music, great food, impressive art and entertainment. It will feature some of the most popular Moroccan musicians, dancers with elegant tents serving the finest Moroccan cuisine. Furthermore, there will be many fun activities for children and families. The festival will take place in November 8th at the Festival Park in downtown Orlando. Based on the previous years events success, near 10,000 people from central Florida and Moroccans from other states are expected to attend. Local Government representatives including the Mayor as well as the Media will join the Moroccan community and guests to celebrate this great festival. As a valuable member to our community, the Moroccan American Chamber of commerce would like to invite your organization to be part of this historic celebration. We are offering several sponsorship packages may fit you organization s need. It is a great marketing tool and opportunity to expand your business to many of the Central Florida communities who will be attending our festival. Your generous sponsorship will be acknowledged and highlighted in many ways, as you will review the details in the enclosed package. For additional information to become sponsor of the Moroccan Heritage Day Festival, please feel free to contact me or the event chair at the below cited numbers. Sincerely Yours, Ahmed Zakari, MD MACC President 1

2 Sponsorship Packages 1) PLATINUM SPONSOR: USD 3, includes: The sponsoring company s logo will appear on all event promotional material and on volunteer s T-shirts. The company s logo will be showcased on MACC s website for a period of one year along with the company s web page link Acknowledgement message for participation as Main Sponsor during the opening and closing of the Festival sessions The company s logo will be displayed on the main stage banner 15 Tickets to event 4 VIP Parking Passes 2) GOLD SPONSOR: USD 2, Includes: The sponsoring company s logo will appear on all event promotional material and on volunteer s T-shirts. The company s logo will be showcased on MACC s website for a period of six months, along with the company s web page link. Acknowledgement message for participation as Contributing Sponsor during the opening and closing of the Festival sessions 10 Tickets to event 4 VIP Parking Passes 3) SILVER SPONSOR: USD 1, Includes: The sponsoring company s logo will appear on all event promotional material. The company s logo will be showcased on MACC s website for a period of three months, along with the company s web page link. Acknowledgement message for participation as Cooperating Sponsor during the opening and closing of the Festival sessions. 6 Tickets to event 2 VIP Parking 4) BRONZE SPONSOR: USD 1, Includes: The sponsoring company s logo will appear on all event promotional material. Acknowledgement message for participation as Cooperating Sponsor during the opening and closing of the Festival sessions 4 Tickets to event 2 VIP Parking Passes 2

3 Event Hours: 11:00 AM - 7 PM Please note that due to county ordinances, direct selling will not be allowed at this event. However, sponsors will be able to promote their product and / or service (s) and exchange information with potential leads. Prospective Sponsor information Company Name: Contact Name: Phone: Address: City/Zip: PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE Please mail your Payment to: 7061 Grand National Dr. Suite 139 Event team contact information: Festival Chairman Mr. Najib Omari Festival Organizers For additional information, please visit questions to info@maccflorida.org 3

4 APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR BOOTH RENTAL Annual Moroccan Cultural Festival November 8th, 2015 Orlando, Florida Business/Organization: Name: Phone: _ Address: City: State: Zip: Products or Service: (Include menu if food) Are you planning to sell anything? If yes, Florida Sales Tax Number: BOOTH RATE INFORMATION (SEE FESTIVAL LAYOUT PLAN) QUALITY DESCRIPTION HEALTH DEPT. PERMIT TOTAL Food Both(s) 10x10 $750 + $25 $ Commercial Booth(s) 10 x 10 $350 $ Craft Booth(s) 10 x 10 $250 $ Non-profit organization Both(s) 10 x 10 $750 + $25 $ (Food Booth Only) Discount per Booth $100 Please indicate if you need electrical service. Bring sufficient cords to reach distribution panel. 220 V users bring pig tail to be hardwired into distribution panel. 110V Standard Electrical Service $25 $ 110 C 30 Amp Electrical Service $40 $ 220 V Electrical Service (bring pigtail) $250 $ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ 4 I have read and understand the rules and regulations and agree to abide by them. Applications will be accepted as long as space is available

5 I have read the Rules and Regulations printed on this application and agree they shall be part of this contract. This contract is valid when signed by Exhibitor, and accepted by the. Authorized Signature of Exhibitor (Title) / / (Date) I authorize MACC to charge my Card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) $ Credit Debit Card No: Exp. Date: Signature: Please sign and return this form with payment to: A copy of this contract, with your booth assignment, will be returned to you. Applications will be accepted as long as space is available. If you have questions or need more information, please call us at: or _ MACC Executive Director / / Date Received Amount Received Check # BoothNumber 5

6 Rules and Regulations for Outdoor Exhibitor/Vendor Space at Moroccan Festival 1. Festival Management: The Moroccan Cultural Festival ("Festival") is a presentation of the Moroccan American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Festival Management") which shall have the right, which it hereby expressly reserves, to make such rules and regulations as it shall deem advisable for the success of the Festival, and to change and amend the same from time to time, which shall govern the proper conduct of said Festival and the use of this contract and the space herein reserved by the Exhibitor/Vendor. The Festival Management's application, interpretation, and construction of said rules and regulations shall be final. 2. Eligible Exhibits and Appropriate Material: The Festival is a family-oriented event. The Festival Management r reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any company or product for inclusion in this Festival. Festival Management reserves the right to limit applications based on the type of merchandise or food items the Exhibitor/Vendor will sell or showcase during the festival. Items prohibited for sale or display include, but are not limited to alcohol, knives, guns, firecrackers, snapping pops, silly string, fake cigarettes, stink bombs, marshmallow guns, spray foam, paint balls, and items promoting drugs, drug paraphernalia or have offensive language. Items considered by Festival Management to be objectionable or of an inappropriate nature must be removed failure to comply will result in the Exhibit being removed from the Festival. Festival Management's determination in this regard shall be final and conclusive. 3. Exhibits: No exhibit shall extend past its allotted space. Exhibitor/Vendor must provide all equipment necessary for their operation. 4. Set-up: Exhibitors will be able to set up from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Sunday morning. No vehicles will be allowed in the exhibit area before 7:00 AM on Sunday and after AM. Exhibitors/Vendors arriving for set-up after the scheduled set-up time can be relocated to any location specified by Festival Management, or, if no alternative is available, may forfeit their Festival participation rights. No overnight parking is allowed without prior permission from Festival Management. All vehicles will be towed at the owner s expenses. 5. Tear-down: Exhibitor/Vendor is responsible for own clean-up and trash disposal. Please break down all cardboard boxes. No vehicles will be allowed in the exhibit area between AM and 5 PM on Sunday. Exhibitors must clean up completely [dispose of all trash in trash containers, sweep booth area]. Exhibitors/Vendors may remove their exhibits after 7 PM on Sunday, November 2nd. Dismantling prior to these hours may result in not being allowed to exhibit the following year. All equipment must be removed by midnight, Sunday Electric and Water: Requests for electrical service must be made in advance in the space provided on the application form exhibitors/vendors are responsible for providing own extension cords. Bring sufficient cords to reach distribution panel, up to 100 feet. You are responsible for bringing your own water during the operation of the sale/exhibition.

7 7. Sale of Merchandise: Over-the-counter sale of merchandise is permitted. See section 2 for prohibited items. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to register for, collect, and report appropriate sales taxes. 8. Licenses: The City of Orlando requires a business license for each exhibitor your application fee includes the business license fee. Food vendors are required to have a temporary permit that is included from the Orange County Health Department contact the Health Department at (407) for more information. 9. Parking: Convenient parking will be provided to authorize vendors additional parking is located in and around the Festival Park. 10. Indemnification: Exhibitor/Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Moroccan American chamber of Commerce, and its respective governing boards, volunteers and officers from any and all liability of whatever nature for personal injury, property loss, or property damage sustained by the Exhibitor/Vendor and/or his employees and representatives. Liability and loss insurance is the responsibility of the Exhibitor/Vendor. 11. Compliance: Exhibitor/Vendor, its employees and representatives, shall observe and comply with all Federal, State, County and City ordinances, rules and regulations. Food vendors must comply with all Orange County Health Department Guideline and Permit requirements. Vendors using cooking oil will need a Type K Extinguisher per City Code otherwise ABC multipurpose (no less than 5#) extinguishers are required for food vendors. Vendors utilizing deep fryers must be in an approved facility no tents will be allowed. No cooking allowed in nylon or plastic tents. All grills/heated cooking appliances must be in a secure area and not accessible to the public. 12. Cancellation and Refunds: All cancellations will be honored prior to September 2nd, 2015, less a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations within thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of the event will be subject to a fifty percent (50%) penalty. Cancellation amounts will be deducted from the vendor s refund. If the vendor cancels within the first seventy-two 72 hours of signing up, vendor will be entitled to a full refund. M.A.C.C. reserves the right to cancel the vendor s participation in the event at any time. All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellation date to be determined by postmark or date of . 7

8 I,, an individual, business or organization wishing to participate in the Annual Moroccan Cultural Festival, do hereby acknowledge that I agree to be solely responsible f or any damages or injuries sustained to myself or others involved in or associated with my participation in this activity at the Moroccan Cultural. Further, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Moroccan American Chamber of Commerce, hereafter MACC, its Governing Board, Members, and Volunteers against any and all claims by or against me, arising out of my participation in this activity. It is my expressed intent that this Agreement shall bind members of my family and spouse if applicable, if I am alive, and my estate, family, heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue MACC. I further agree to save and hold harmless, indemnify, and defend MACC from any claim by me or by my family, arising out of my participation in this Annual Moroccan Festival. In signing this Release, I acknowledge and represent that I have fully informed myself of the content of this Agreement by reading it before I sign it, and understand that I sign this document as my own free act and deed. I further agree that this Release shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RELEASE BEFORE AFFIXING MY SIGNATURE BELOW, AND WARRANT THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS THERE OF. Signature Date Print Name 8