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1 September 20-22, 2013 University of Colorado at Boulder Presented by Colorado Ocean Coalition and the Colorado Scuba Retailers Association SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES Thank you for your interest in this unique and exciting event. We hope you will consider joining this diverse group of ocean activists, divers, eco-tourism companies, photographers, educators and more to spread the word about ocean environmental issues that face all of us. This 3 rd -annual event celebrates the first-of-its kind inland ocean movement that is bringing together a broad base of ocean lovers to take a stand and make a difference for our oceans. Making WAVES Blue Drinks* Friday, September 20, 2013 Mix and mingle with key leaders in the Ocean and Dive industry in a casual setting. Expected Audience: 125 people Mile-High Blue Exposition Saturday, September 21 Sunday, September 22, 2013 This free, public exposition will highlight sustainable travel opportunities, non-profit exhibitors, interactive youth activities and the scuba industry s efforts to protect and sustain our oceans around the world. Key industry shareholders will share scuba s positive impacts on our environment and show attendees ways to get involved. Expected Audience: 800-1,000 people Ocean Symposium Saturday, September 21, 2013 Featuring keynote speaker Fabien Cousteau This free, public symposium to address a variety of climate/ocean topics, marine protected areas, plastics and environmental impacts, plus agricultural and watershed connections. Expected Audience: people MERMAID MASQUERADE BALL* Saturday, September 21, 2013 This annual fundraising gala dinner features a keynote presentation and both a silent and a live auction. This is an opportunity to mingle with the ocean heroes who are participating in the Making WAVES celebration weekend. Expected Audience: people Ocean Film Festival Sunday, September 22, 2013 Presenting new hand-picked selections from the award-winning San Francisco Ocean Film Festival. Expected Audience: 100 per showing (3 showings) * Exclusive sponsorship opportunities available PUBLICITY PLAN Print: Feature stories, interviews and advertising Social media outreach Radio: Interviews Online presence through event website: ~5000 visitors/month during peak promotional period direct marketing: ~1,300 unique s Facebook: ~2000 unique page views per week Outreach through partner organizations, contributing sponsors, speakers & registered attendees Key partnership with University of Colorado at Boulder, Environmental Center Promoted in Colorado Scuba Retailers Association member stores

2 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUMMIT - $15,000 (1 available) 3-minute speaking opportunity to address audience during Keynote session o (Topic must be relevant to ocean sustainability. Presentation must be approved by COCO.) Official tote-bag sponsorship (1-color logo printed on event tote bags and distributed to 1,000 attendees) One-time sent to attendee list from COCO on behalf of Rocky Mountain Summit sponsor 12 all-day passes to Film Festival 12 tickets to the Ocean Celebration, including a Premium reserved table 12 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks Name recognition and hyperlink on COCO website for one year MERMAID MASQUERADE BALL SPONSORSHIP - $10,000 (1 available) Official Sponsor of Ocean Celebration Gala One-time sent to attendee list from COCO on behalf of Gala Sponsor 10 all-day passes to Film Festival 10 tickets to the Ocean Celebration, including a Premium reserved table 10 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks MILE HIGH SPONSORSHIP - $10,000 (2 available) Official Sponsor of Film Festival OR Keynote Speaker presentation Opportunity to participate in VIP Gift Bags for Ocean Celebration One-time sent to attendee list from COCO on behalf of Mile-High Sponsor 10 all-day passes to Film Festival 10 tickets to the Ocean Celebration, including a Premium reserved table 10 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks

3 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (Continued) OPEN SEA SPONSORSHIP - $7,500 (2 available) One-time sent to attendee list from COCO on behalf of Open Sea Sponsor Sponsor highlight in monthly COCO 8 all-day passes to Film Festival 8 tickets to the Ocean Celebration, including a Premium reserved table 8 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks CORAL REEF SPONSORSHIP - $5,000 (4 available) Sponsor highlight in monthly COCO 6 all-day passes to Film Festival 6 tickets to the Ocean Celebration, including a reserved table 6 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks CONTINENTAL SHELF SPONSORSHIP - $2,500 4 all-day passes to Film Festival($270 Value) 4 tickets to the Ocean Celebration 4 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks BLUE DRINKS SPONSORSHIP - $1,500 (1 available) Exclusive Sponsor of Friday Night Blue Drinks 4 tickets to Blue-ing the Dive Industry Friday luncheon

4 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (Continued) FRIDAY LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP - $1,500 (1 available) Official Sponsor of Friday afternoon luncheon 4 tickets to Blue-ing the Dive Industry Friday luncheon 6 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks KELP FOREST SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 4 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks DEEP-SEA SPONSORSHIP - $500 2 ticket to Friday night Blue Drinks EXCLUSIVE EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES* (Subject to Eligibility Requirements) EXHIBITOR TABLE - $600 (18 available) Name recognition and hyperlink on both COCO and CSRA websites for one year Acknowledgement in event program 2 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks 2 tickets to Fundraising GALA Ocean Celebration Free access to Film Festival (Space-available basis) EXHIBITOR TABLE (Non-profit/NGO rates) - $200 (15 available) Name recognition and hyperlink on both COCO and CSRA websites for one year Acknowledgement in event program 2 tickets to Friday night Blue Drinks Free access to Film Festival (Space available basis)

5 Sponsorship Acceptance Making WAVES 2013 Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Making WAVES 2013, Colorado Ocean Coalition s 3 rd annual Ocean Symposium, Exposition and Film Festival. We look forward with working you! Contact Information NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE Exhibitor Booth Request 1 ST CHOICE 2 ND CHOICE 3 RD CHOICE See for the floorplan. Sponsorship Selection Rocky Mountain Summit... $15,000 Mermaid Masquerade Ball $10,000 Mile-High Sponsor. $10,000 Open Sea Sponsor... $7,500 Coral Reef Sponsor... $5,000 Continental Shelf... $2,500 Blue Drinks Sponsor... $1,500 Friday Luncheon Sponsor... $1,500 Kelp Forest... $1,000 Deep Sea Sponsor... $500 Exhibitor* $600 Exhibitor * (Non-profit/NGO) $200 *Subject to eligibility requirements. I would like to pay by: Check Credit card Contribution & Payment Details Checks should be payable to: The Ocean Foundation with Colorado Ocean Coalition in the memo line. Send to: Rob Bryan 1684 Walker St., Erie, CO [snail mail] Pay online with credit card: Please select "Colorado Ocean Coalition" in the box entitled "Project". As we are a non-profit organization, we kindly request that credit card processing fees (2.3%) be considered when making a credit card payment online. Please note that an exhibitor booth payment is not considered charitable contributions. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Agreeing to Sponsorship request) The Colorado Ocean Coalition is a project of The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3). your completed form to jamie.l.jimenez@gmail.com. Call for more info.