Call for Patrons, Sponsors and Exhibitors AFCEA Marianas Tech Net April Venue and Schedule to be announced

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1 AFCEA Marianas Chapter 2012 Chapter Officers CDR Vince Augelli Chapter President Matt Hempel Programs/Co-President Roger Haft Secretary Rick Markle Treasurer Sr Chief Sheldon Hall Sr Enlisted Advisor Sharon Cassidy VP Membership Thelma Hechanova VP Public Affairs Cope Leuenberger/ Tom Borja Education/Scholarships Janae Certeza VP Young AFCEANS Jim Lacson/Andy Miller Information Technology Charlene Calvo/ Chuck Rios Small Business Diversity Msgt Neil Lagman Awards Chair Contact for Details Hafa Adai from Guam and the Marianas Islands, AFCEA Marianas Chapter is pleased to announce our 4th annual conference and expo, Tech Net 2012: New Focus on the Western Pacific - Convergence of Strategy and Technology for 21st Century. Since our re-emergence as an active Chapter in 2009, we have hosted 3 Tech Net Conferences which have improved and grown steadily each year. We are working hard to make Tech Net 2012 the best yet. Tech Net 2012 will focus on the growing recognition of the importance of the Western Pacific to our National Defense and economic future. As the Western most piece of United States soil, Guam and the Marianas represent a cross-roads between the East and West and the tip-of-the-spear in any scenario related to Asia and the Western Pacific. Whereas one main goal of hosting Tech Net conferences is to provide a venue for networking among military, civilian government, academia and industry leaders, we are also dedicated to support the furtherance of education in the areas of Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) and provide support to our local community. Since 2009, we have awarded 26 STEM grants, student scholarships and grants to local cultural and historical organizations totaling over $25,000, mostly from funds generated by Tech Net conferences. As we work to finalize the venue, list of speakers and panels and recreational events, we would like to extend an invitation for you to join the growing list of world-class technology firms ranging from Fortune 500 giants to highly valued local small businesses whose contributions have made previous Tech Nets so successful. Sponsorship offers an excellent opportunity to: network with the hundreds of military, civilian government and industry leaders who participate in the conference; gain insight into the emerging technological developments and business opportunities that will emerge as emphasis on the Western Pacific grows; experience Guam 's warm hospitality and culture. In addition to specific package benefits, all patrons and sponsors will enjoy the following: Acknowledgement of your sponsorship by the conference chair at the beginning of the conference. Your company name/logo featured prominently in a visual presentation for all conference attendees each day before the conference and during breaks. Your company name, logo and contact information included in the program guide. Your company name, logo featured prominently on the conference website with links to your company website. Your company banner (you provide) featured prominently at the conference. Special sponsor recognition ID badges for all corporate participants. Whether you are a small business, mid-sized enterprise or an industry giant, we invite you to select from the below schedule the Patron, Sponsor or Exhibitor package, or combination of packages, that best suits your goals and objectives. For more information, contact us at the address provided at the left or visit the website at

2 Sponsorship Opportunities Consider how one of the following sponsorship packages enhance your exposure and support your business objectives as in this very dynamic time in Guam, the Marianas Islands and the Western Pacific. Remember that in addition to the specific benefits listed below, sponsor enjoy the common benefits described above. Reception Sponsorship: Donation: $5,000 Available: One will kick-off with an opening night ice-breaker for attendees, speakers, sponsors and local and regional military and civilian VIP's. Entertainment, normally showcasing native culture of the Marianas Islands, is provided, as well as a lavish buffet. This is a premier opportunity to make a dramatic impression and enjoy island hospitality and culture overlooking the Philippine Sea. Reception Sponsorship Benefits include: 100 branded drink tickets for you to disseminate to guests or other attendees. Standard exhibitor table (6' x 6') in prominent location. Upgrade to a 10' X 10' booth for $500. Program Guide Sponsorship: Donation: $3,000 Available: One A program guide will be distributed to each registered conference attendee providing the conference agenda, speaker backgrounds, exhibits and useful information about Guam and the Marianas. Your sponsorship will display your company name and logo prominently to the over 300 attendees who are expected attend this year s conference. Program sponsorship benefits include: Your company name, logo and sponsorship credit prominently displayed on the program cover. A full-page four-color ad (you provide the artwork) in the program guide. Standard exhibitor table (6' x 6') in prominent location. Upgrade to a 10' X 10' booth for $500. Tote Bag Sponsorship: Donation: $3,000 Available: One Realize high visibility as every conference attendee is given a high quality tote bag with your company's name and logo on one side and on the other. Bags will be given each attendee at registration and are seen through the conference as attendees collect literature and handouts from the many vendor exhibit booths and tables. Tote bag sponsorship benefits include: Your company logo (front)/afcea Marianas logo (back) on 350 high quality tote bags to be distributed to each attendee. Standard exhibitor table (6' x 6') in prominent location. Upgrade to a 10' X 10' booth for $500.

3 Sponsorship Opportunities (Continued) Lanyard Sponsorship: Donation: $2,000 Available: One Your company logo on a high quality lanyard will be distributed to each conference attendee. Your company will enjoy high visibility throughout the conference as attendees display their conference ID's from your company lanyard. In addition to common sponsorship benefits, the Lanyard Sponsorship benefits include: Your corporate name and logo (if it fits) on 350 lanyards to be distributed to each conference attendee. Water Bottle Sponsorship: Donation: $3,000 Available: One Your company logo and the AFCEA Marianas Tech Net logo printed on a high-quality water bottle to be distributed to each conference attendee. Your company will enjoy benefits long after the conference as the bottle will continue to advertise your logo. Sponsorship benefits include: A high quality water bottle with your company logo and the AFCEA Marianas Tech Net logo (up to 350) will be distributed to conference attendees at registration. Breakfast Sponsorship: Donation: $1,500 Available: Two Provide a continental breakfast including coffee, assorted juices, assorted pastries and muffins, fresh tropical fruit, yogurt, etc., to be served each day before the conference begins. A great opportunity for exposure as conference attendees gather each morning to network before the conference. In addition to common benefits of all sponsorship packages, a breakfast sponsorship includes: 30-min speaker presentation during breakfast in conference ballroom. Signage at the breakfast and napkins on the refreshment tables featuring your company name/logo (to be provided by sponsor) An invitation for one individual to attend a private VIP reception for sponsors and guest speakers. 2 sponsor admission tickets for access to all conference events except the VIP reception. Morning Break Sponsorship: Donation: $750 Available: Two Provide a selection of refreshments such as coffee, iced tea, assorted juices, assorted pastries and muffins, yogurt, fresh fruit, etc., during the morning breaks on both conference days. In addition to common benefits of all sponsorship packages, a morning break sponsorship includes: Signage at the break and napkins on the refreshment tables featuring your company name/logo (sponsor to provide) 2 general admission tickets for access to the main conference hall and exhibitor hall for both conference days.

4 Sponsorship Opportunities (Continued) Lunch Sponsorship: Donation: $2,000 Available: Two Lunch will be served to all conference attendees each day from a buffet outside the main conference hall. Attendees normally return to the conference hall to listen to the lunchtime presentation. In addition to common sponsorship benefits described on the first page, the Lanyard Sponsorship benefits include: 45-min speaker presentation during lunch in conference ballroom. Presentation mush be relevant to the Tech Net 2012 theme and non-biased toward your company or company products. Signage at during lunch and napkins on the tables featuring your company name/logo (sponsor to provide). Special conference ID badges identifying the wearer as a sponsor for each company participant. 2 sponsor admission tickets for access to all conference events except the VIP reception. Afternoon Break Sponsorship: Donation: $750 Available: Two Provide a selection of refreshments such as coffee, iced tea, assorted juices, assorted pastries and muffins, yogurt, fresh fruit, etc., during the morning breaks on both conference days. In addition to common benefits of all sponsorship packages, an afternoon break sponsorship includes: Signage at the break and napkins on the refreshment tables featuring your company name/logo (sponsor to provide) Special conference ID badges identifying the wearer as a sponsor for each company participant. 2 general admission tickets for access to the main conference hall and exhibitor hall for both conference days. Closing/Awards Banquet Sponsorship: Donation: $5,000 Available: Two Tech Net 2012 will close out on Friday evening with an awards banquet following the golf tournament and fishing charters. Next to the diner and awards presentation at the Guam Government house, which is sponsored by AFCEA Marianas as a thank you to all sponsors and attendees, the closing banquet is the premier conference event. Award for the golf tournament and fishing charters are presented. The spread is plentiful and appetizing and entertainment usually rocking. Sponsorship opportunities include: 15-min speaking engagement during dinner. Signage at dinner venue and napkins on the tables featuring your company name/logo (sponsor to provide) Deluxe 10' X 10' exhibitor in a prominent location. An invitation for two individuals to attend a private VIP reception for sponsors and guest speakers. Special ID badges identifying the wearer as a sponsor for each company participant. Golf Tournament Sponsorship: Donation: $5,000 Available: One The last two Tech Net golf tournaments have been great successes, For those unfamiliar with Guam, it is an island about 30 miles long and 8 miles at the widest point with 7 world class courses designed by such golf greats as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Sam Sneed, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Billy Casper, Doug Ford, Gene Sarazen, Bob Toski, Orville Moody, and Gene Little. The tournaments have fields of 50 or more players and we expect a great turnout this year as well. Count on our in-house AFCEA golf pros to put together another great tournament and don't miss the opportunity to be a sponsor. Signage at golf venue and awards banquet featuring your company name/logo (sponsor to provide). 15-min speaking engagement during the closing and awards banquet. Special conference ID badges identifying the wearer as a sponsor for each company participant.

5 Patron Opportunities Being an Patron will significantly enhance your exposure to military and civilian leaders on Guam, the Marianas and the Western Pacific, as previous conferences attendees have come from locations such as Japan, Korea and Hawaii. Also attending are officials and dignitaries from the U.S. mainland who are involved in planning the future of this vast area of the world so important to the security and economy of the United States. Patrons receive all common sponsor benefits described on the first page of this bulletin and the benefits outlined below: Diamond Patron: Donation: $7,500 Available: Two Guest Chair on one of three panel roundtable discussions. Deluxe exhibitor booth (10' x 10') with prominent location. Invitations for two individuals from your company to attend a private VIP reception for sponsors and guest speakers. Full page advertisement on the inside front/back cover of the program guide (first come basis) Patrons/Sponsor provides artwork. Special conference ID badges with Diamond recognition ribbons for all corporate participants. 5 sponsor admission tickets for access to all conference events except the VIP reception. Platinum Patron: Donation: $5,000 Available: Four Deluxe exhibitor booth (10' x 10') with prominent location. Invitations for two individuals from your company to attend a private VIP reception for sponsors and guest speakers. Full page advertisement in the program guide (Sponsor provides artwork). Special conference ID badges with Platinum recognition ribbons for all corporate participants. Gold Patron: Donation: $3,500 Available: Six Deluxe exhibitor booth (10' x 10') with prominent location. Invitations for two individuals from your company to attend a private VIP reception for sponsors and guest speakers. Special conference ID badges with Gold recognition Ribbons for all corporate participants. Silver Patron: Donation: $2,500 Available: Eight Standard exhibitor table (6' x 6'). Upgrade to booth for $500. Invitations for two individuals from your company to attend a private VIP reception for sponsors and guest speakers. Special ID badges with Silver recognition ribbons for all corporate participants.

6 Exhibitor Opportunities As an AFCEA Tech Net 2012 exhibitor, your products and services will be showcased to the 300 plus military, civilian government and private conference attendees. Prime exhibitor space is reserved for patron and included on other sponsor packages. However, a limited number of exhibitor booths and tables will be available for those sponsors whose package do not include a booth or table or for exhibitors who do not want to purchase a full sponsorship. Exhibitor packages will include a limited number of general admission" tickets providing access for representatives to staff the exhibits. General admission tickets grant admission to the exhibit hall and main conference hall, but not to any evening social events. Exhibitor Booth: Donation: $1,500 Available: 25 10' x 10' booth space with 1 Table and 2 chairs. Electricity Provided: 10 amps, no upgrade available. 6 general admission tickets for staffing the booth and entrance to the main conference room. Exhibitor Table: Donation: $1,000 Available: 9 6' x 6' booth space with 1 Table and 2 chairs. Electricity Provided: 10 amps, no upgrade available. 4 general admission tickets for staffing the booth and entrance to the main conference room. Education and Non-Profit Table: No cost One of the primary goals of AFCEA Marianas Chapter is support for our local community and advancing education. Each year, AFCEA Marianas offers a Tech Net exhibitor table, at no cost, to our local university and college as a public service. Funds derived from patron, sponsorships and exhibitor fees help support this goal as well as funding the many STEM grants and scholarships we award each year. At left is the University of Guam exhibit from AFCEA Marianas Tech Net 2010.