2016 FCCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW



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2016 FCCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW July 28 30, 2016 The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club St. Petersburg, FL EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

AN INVITATION TO EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS On behalf of the Florida Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association, it is my pleasure to invite your company to participate in the 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show. The convention will take place July 28 30, at The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida. Focus on the Future is the theme for the 2016 convention. We believe your participation in the FCCFA convention will not only be a great investment for your company, but will also provide you with valuable networking opportunities. It is our expectation that the convention schedule, networking opportunities and activities will increase your return on investment as an exhibitor and/or sponsor. The general sessions, trade show with lunch on Friday and breakfast on Saturday as well as other activities will all take place in one location in the trade show hall. We have also scheduled trade show breaks each day between the educational sessions to provide your company networking opportunities with the attendees while showcasing your products and services. This convention is a great way to meet the most providers in one location during 2016 and provide an exceptional experience for your company. We invite you to participate in this excellent opportunity! Please return your signed Exhibitor / Sponsor Agreement by email to jjackson@executiveoffice. org, or mail to 325 John Knox Road, Suite L103, Tallahassee, FL 32303. If you need additional information or would like to discuss additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jill Jackson, CMP, FCCFA Senior Meeting Planner, at 800.226.3332 or via e-mail at jjackson@ executiveoffice.org. I look forward to seeing you in July! Sincerely, Jim Semesco FCCFA President 2016 TRADE SHOW HALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 28 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Registration & Setup 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. FCCFA Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. FCCFA Board of Directors Dinner FRIDAY, JULY 29 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Exhibits Registration & Setup 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open 10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Hall & Silent Auction Open 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Educational Session 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors in Trade Show Hall 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Educational Session 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Trade Show & Beverage Break 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Educational Session & FCCFA Business Meeting & Elections 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Networking Reception 5:00 p.m. Dinner On Your Own SATURDAY, JULY 30 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors in Trade Show Hall 8:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Trade Show Hall Open 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Educational Session 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Educational Session 11:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Exhibits Breakdown 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Golf Tournament (Vinoy Golf Club Optional additional fees apply) 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Celebration of Remembrance 7:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Closing Dinner / Installation & Awards Keynote Speaker: Bobby Bowden Note: Each exhibit booth and table top display package includes (2) tickets to the Reception & Banquet Dinner on Saturday evening. 2 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show

EXHIBIT BOOTH & TABLE TOP DISPLAY PACKAGES $995 8 X 10 Booth (Member) $875 6 X 8 Table Top Display (Member) $1,250 8 X 10 Booth (Non-Member) $1,150 6 X 8 Table Top Display (Non-Member) 2016 Exhibit Booth Package Includes: 8 X 10 exhibit booth, 3 high side rails and 8 high back draping, 6ft. skirted table, two chairs, wastebasket and identification sign (2) Exhibitor name badges with full access to all sessions and events in trade show hall (2) Tickets to the Reception & Banquet Dinner on Saturday Evening (Must RSVP by July 1) Recognition in the convention program and on signage during convention Recognition as an exhibitor on the FCCFA website Hall Security: The exhibit area will be locked at the close of each day for the protection of the exhibits. Only authorized personnel will have access to the exhibit area during non-show hours. The hotel management and FCCFA will take all reasonable precautions to avoid the loss of exhibitor s property by theft or fire, but under no circumstances shall the hotel management or FCCFA be responsible for such losses. It is recommended that exhibitors cover their property with suitable insurance. Children are allowed in the exhibit areas. Please take the necessary precautions for their safety as well as for your display. 2016 Table Top Display Package Includes: 6 X 8 table top display, 6 ft. skirted table, 3 high side rails on three sides, two chairs, wastebasket and identification sign (2) Exhibitor name badges with full access to all sessions and events in trade show hall (2) Tickets to the Reception & Banquet Dinner on Saturday Evening (Must RSVP by July 1) Recognition in the convention program and on signage during convention Recognition as an exhibitor on the FCCFA website Any additional booth furnishings and equipment may be ordered by the exhibitor at their own expense through the contracted trade show decorator. An exhibitor kit with order forms, deadlines and additional information will be emailed to each confirmed exhibitor. All shipping and any other additional expenses will be at the expense of the exhibitor. (NOTE: All booths and table top displays will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment in full. Additional exhibitor name badges may be purchased once you receive your exhibitor confirmation and exhibit information.) FCCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW FLOOR PLAN 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show 3

2016 FCCFA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (as of 2/24/16) Every sponsorship option will receive the following, in addition to what is listed under the individual sponsorships: Recognition on the FCCFA Convention webpage Recognition in convention promotional emails to all FCCFA members Company recognition in the bi-monthly electronic newsletter Complete list of all FCCFA attendees and contact information (one month after convention) Recognition in the onsite convention program given to all attendees Verbal Recognition and recognition on event signage at the convention PowerPoint recognition slide run in general session FCCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING $500 (SOLD) CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKERS $5,000 (SOLD) FRIDAY LUNCH IN THE TRADE SHOW HALL $2,000 (5 available) FRIDAY PM BEVERAGE BREAK $1,000 FRIDAY NETWORKING RECEPTION $2,000 (5 available) SATURDAY BREAKFAST IN THE TRADE SHOW HALL $1,750 (4 available) FCCFA GOLF TOURNAMENT $1,250 (SOLD) GOLF TEE SIGNS $150 (18 available) Tee sign at golf hole with sponsor logo SATURDAY EVENING RECEPTION $1,500 (3 available) SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET DINNER $2,500 (6 available) SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET DINNER ENTERTAINMENT $1,500 CONVENTION TOTE BAGS $2,000 (SOLD) ATTENDEE LANYARDS $1,250 (SOLD) HOTEL KEY CARDS $2,500 (SOLD) (NOTE: Sponsorships will be assigned based on the date contract is received with payment in full. All sponsorships must be paid in full to receive benefits described in sponsorship details. All sponsorships will be reserved on a firstcome, first-served basis.) For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jill Jackson, CMP, FCCFA Senior Meeting Planner, at jjackson@executiveoffice.org or 800.226.3332. 4 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show

FCCFA TERMS OF EXHIBITOR / SPONSOR AGREEMENT AGREEMENT: The following terms shall become binding upon acceptance of this agreement between the applicant and his/her employees and the Florida Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (FCCFA), the meeting and exhibits host. BOOTH ASSIGNMENT: Exhibit space will be assigned based on the date contract is received with payment in full. In the case of multiple contracts received on the same date, priority will be given to those exhibitors who are also sponsors and to those who have previously exhibited with the FCCFA. SPONSORSHIPS: Sponsorships will be assigned based on the date contract is received with payment in full. All sponsorships must be paid in full to receive benefits described in sponsorship details. All sponsorships will be reserved on a first-come, firstserved basis. PUBLIC POLICY: Exhibitors are charged with knowledge of all ordinances and regulations pertaining to taxes, health prevention, customs and public safety while participating in this event. Compliance with such laws is mandatory for exhibitors and the responsibility of the exhibitor. DISMANTLING: No part of an exhibit shall be removed during show hours. Exhibits must be kept intact until 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016. All exhibits must be dismantled and removed by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016; otherwise FCCFA reserves the right to remove the exhibit at the exhibitor s expense. EXHIBIT DIMENSIONS: 8 X 10 booths Height of any part of the display may not exceed 8 from the floor or the display come forward by more than 10. Table Top Displays Height of any part of the display may not exceed 6 from the floor or the display come forward by more than 8. Table top display may not block view of other table top displays. Please review the exhibitor section for more information. USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE: Exhibitors shall reflect their company s highest standards of professionalism while maintaining exhibit space during exhibit show hours. No exhibitor shall assign, sublet or share exhibit space. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: Exhibitors are liable for any damage caused to building, floors, walls, columns, or to standard exhibit equipment or to other exhibitor s property. CANCELLATION: No cancellation shall be acknowledged unless received in writing by the FCCFA executive office. Should an exhibitor wish to cancel 30 days before the trade show booth set-up date (6/28/16), a 50% refund will be given by FCCFA. Should a sponsor wish to cancel after receipt of signed agreement, a 50% refund will be given by FCCFA. No refunds will be given for cancellation requested after June 28, 2016. FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS: All local regulations will be strictly enforced and the exhibitor assumes all responsibility for compliance with such regulations. Fire hose cabinets and fire exits must be left accessible and in full view at all times. All disposable materials and decorations must be flameproof and are subject to inspections. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE: The exhibit area will be locked at the close of each day for the protection of the exhibits. Only authorized personnel will have access to the exhibit area during non-show hours. The hotel management and FCCFA will take all reasonable precautions to avoid the loss of exhibitor s property by theft or fire, but under no circumstances shall the hotel management or FCCFA be responsible for such losses. It is recommended that exhibitors cover their property with suitable insurance. Children are allowed in the exhibit areas. Please take the necessary precautions for their safety as well as for your display. ELIGIBLE EXHIBITS: FCCFA reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any company or product(s) for inclusion in the convention and/or trade show. FCCFA reserves the right to reject, evict or prohibit any exhibit in whole or in part, or any exhibitor, or his representatives, with or without giving cause. NOISY AND OBNOXIOUS EQUIPMENT: Exhibitors are not allowed to disrupt the booths around them and all noise must be contained within the exhibit booth areas. LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION: All literature must be distributed within the booth space assigned. No materials may be placed on tables or chairs, attached to meeting space walls or ceilings, or left in public places or distributed in aisles, lounge areas or other exhibitor booths. Items found in these places will be disposed of without question. 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show 5

HOTEL INFORMATION The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club 501 5th Avenue, NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701 www.vinoyrenaissanceresort.com An alluring blend of 1920s art-deco architecture and modern convenience, The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club on the downtown waterfront blends historic charm and a rich past with modern luxuries and amenities. The resort includes an 18-hole on-site golf course, tennis complex and private marina. Stay active and entertained with bike rentals, hiking trails, boating and sailing. Enjoy some area culture and varied local attractions of this vibrant waterfront town. From the Salvador Dali Museum to great dining and a smattering of chic boutiques, there will never be a dull moment. Hotel Reservations: Make your reservations directly with The Vinoy by calling 727.894.1000. Please state you are with the FCCFA to receive the reduced rate of $169 per room per night. The reduced rate includes in-room high speed internet for Marriott Reward Members and reduced self-parking of $7 per night. The Vinoy will only be able to offer this rate for rooms to the FCCFA until Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Make your reservations today! 6 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show

FCCFA EXHIBITOR / SPONSOR AGREEMENT July 28 30, 2016 The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club St. Petersburg, FL (Note: The pre-show contact will receive the exhibitor kit and other pre-show materials. The information completed in the second section will be listed in the convention information.) Company Pre-Show Contact Person Title Address City State Zip Phone Email PLEASE COMPLETE THE NEXT SECTION AS IT SHOULD APPEAR IN THE CONVENTION INFORMATION: Show Contact Person Title Address City State Zip Phone Email Website Description of Products and Services (25 words or less). EXHIBIT BOOTH & TABLE TOP DISPLAY SELECTION: Note: FCCFA will assign booth and table top display preferences to companies whose payment is received in full. If your company requests a booth or table top display that is already assigned, FCCFA reserves the right to assign your company to the next best available booth or table top location. 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice If possible, do not place us next to the following companies (specific names) SPONSORSHIP SELECTION(S): 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice BOOTH / TABLE TOP FEES $ + SPONSORSHIPS $ = AMOUNT DUE $ PAYMENT INFORMATION: r Check enclosed (payable to FCCFA) Check # Amount $: Credit Card: r Visa r MC r AMEX _ Charge Amount $: Card # Expiration Date Sec. Code* *The 3 digit number found next to the signature panel on the back of the card. AMEX ONLY This is the four digit number found on the front of your card. Credit Card Billing Address (only if different from above) Name on Card Signature CONTRACT AGREEMENT: The authorized signer understands that this agreement becomes a contract when signed below and is accepted by FCCFA. The company then agrees to abide by the terms and conditions stated on page 5 in this agreement. Authorized Signer (Print Name) Signature Date (NOTE: Your signature acknowledges compliance to the terms and conditions set forth in the Exhibitor / Sponsor Agreement.) OPTIONS TO REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION: >> EMAIL: jjackson@executiveoffice.org (credit card payments only) >> MAIL: Return this form with payment to: FCCFA, 325 John Knox Rd, Ste L103, Tallahassee, FL 32303 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show 7

SILENT AUCTION & GOLF TOURNAMENT A Silent Auction will take place again this year in the Trade Show Hall during the Friday trade show hours only. Be sure to sign up to participate and place your bids! Make plans now for a Saturday afternoon round of golf at The Vinoy Golf Club. Don t miss this excellent networking opportunity on this championship course! We encourage everyone to participate in these excellent networking opportunities. For more information on the convention as it becomes available, please continue to visit the FCCFA website at www.thefccfa.com or contact the FCCFA office at 800.226.3332. 2016 FCCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club St. Petersburg, FL July 28 30, 2016 8 2016 FCCFA Annual Convention & Trade Show Florida Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association 325 John Knox Road, Suite L-103 Tallahassee, Florida 32303