Opportunities. AEE Partnership. 45th AEE International Conference. November 9 11, 2017 Sheraton Le Centre, Montreal, Quebec

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1 AEE Partnership Opportunities 45th AEE International Conference November 9 11, 2017 Sheraton Le Centre, Montreal, Quebec

2 THE 45TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIP As a 2017 AEE International Conference Partner, your organization gains exposure to the influential experiential education community and demonstrates its alignment with AEE s goals to connect experiential educators and practitioners, grow their skills and resources and expand the global capacity for experiential education and experiential learning. AEE values your partnership and support in making the 2017 conference the leading event for present and future experiential educators around the world. AEE The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) connects a global community of educators and practitioners and expands their capacity to enrich lives through Experiential Education. MEMBERSHIP SNAPSHOT MEMBERS COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AEE COMMUNITY (members, former members and nonmember buyers) CONFERENCE SNAPSHOT 8700 LEARNERS IMPACTED BY AEE 1MILLION ANNUALLY PARTICIPANTS COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL AVG PRACTICE Why partner with AEE on the 45th AEE International Conference >_ Connect to 700+ experiential educators and practitioners >_ Share your industry knowledge in a face to face environment >_ Grow your industry presence by promoting your products and services Who should partner? AEE members work in many areas, including K-12 education, colleges and universities, recreation, outdoor and adventure programming, therapy and mental health, youth development, programming for people with disabilities, service learning, and organizational development. Previous International Conference partners have included organizations that provide services and products in the following areas: Outdoor and recreational products Publishers Training tools and resources Educational degree programs Consulting services Therapeutic Service Providers Public/Private/Charter/Alternative Education Outdoor Guide/Wilderness Medical Services Insurance Providers

3 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Supporting Sponsorship $995 Supporting sponsorships help AEE create the leading educational conference for experiential educators. The international conference fosters the ability for attendees to connect with other industry professionals, share ideas and grow their knowledge. Marketplace Vendor $495 For the business that just wants to showcase its organization s product and services to the 700+ conference participants. Keynote Sponsorship $5,000 Support AEE in providing attendees with a keynote presentation that establishes the framework for the conference. As always, the opening keynote session is designed to present relevant industry issues, while creating enthusiasm and excitement among conference attendees. (The selection of the keynote presenter(s) is at the discretion of the AEE staff.) Sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $ invite 8 of your colleagues or potential clients (plus 2 from your organization) for a private breakfast/lunch with the keynote(s). AEE to confirm availability of keynote(s). _ Five complimentary conference registrations _ Brief introduction at the Opening Session _ Full page ad in conference program 2016 ActivatEE Participant Meghan Mac Babcock Graduate Assistant Minnesota State University Mankato

4 Industry Recognition Sponsorship $5,000 Align your organization with AEE in recognizing some the best in the field of experiential education. The Industry Recognition Sponsorship not only supports the ability for AEE to recognize members and share the contributions they have made to the industry and the association, but also includes the prestigious annual Kurt Hahn Address. (The selection of the Kurt Hahn presenter and award winners are at the discretion of the AEE Board and Awards Committee.) Sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $1000 invite 8 of your colleagues or potential clients (plus 2 from your organization) for a private breakfast/lunch with the Kurt Hahn recipient. AEE to confirm availability of Kurt Hahn award winner. _ Five complimentary conference registrations _ Brief introduction during Awards Luncheon _ Full page ad in conference program ActivatEE Sponsorship $4,000 Support AEE in bringing back the popular ActivatEE general session for its fifth year. ActivatEE is designed to facilitate the process of creating one s story, inspiring the use of one s voice, and launching an idea. ActivatEE is a developmental process, both for the speaker and the audience, where ideas are shared, assumptions are tested, and the audience is asked to view a perspective through a different lens. _ Four complimentary conference registrations included in the mobile app _ Brief introduction during the ActivatEE Session _ Full page ad in conference program Wednesday Night Welcome Reception and Volunteer Recognition $2,000 This evening is the first opportunity for conference attendees to connect with old friends, meet new friends and experience the AEE Conference community. This year, AEE will be recognizing members of the AEE community that have contributed their time, knowledge and resources to AEE. Although a smaller attendance, the audience will be made up key industry and association leaders. included in the mobile app _Brief introduction during the reception _ 1/4 page ad in conference program 2016 Kurt Hahn Address

5 Ready, Set, Go Sponsorship $1,000 Ready, Set, Go is designed to help first time attendees get the most out of their conference experience. This session is the first impression that first time attendees will have of the AEE conference community. Sponsorship of this session will not only put your organization in front of 100 first-time attendees before other organizations, but it will showcase your organization as one that supports the AEE community and is invested in making their conference experience successful. _ Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to _ Promotional material distributed at session _ Recognition at the Ready Set Go session _ 1/4 page ad in conference program Make Words, Make Friends Sponsorship $2,500 Reinvent the way attendee s Connect by sponsoring AEE s version of an old time favorite game SCRABBLE! Think of it as in-person Scrabble, where each attendee is a tile! Throughout the conference, attendees will engage with other attendees to create the highest-scoring words by combining the letters on their badges. _ Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to _ Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is _ 1/4 page ad in conference program _ Announce game winners at the ActivatEE session on Friday afternoon Wifi $3,000 This sponsorship is more important than ever as AEE ventures into Canada where mobile roaming charges will apply for almost all attendees. Align your organization as the solution for keeping attendees connected by sponsoring the conference Wifi service. _ Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to included in the mobile app _ Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is _ 1/4 page ad in conference program _ Wifi network name and password will be set to the sponsoring organization s name Service Crew $1,500 The Service Crew is the heart and soul of the conference. Service Crew assist with numerous tasks throughout the conference in order to ensure the smooth running of the event. Support AEE in covering a portion of the crew member s registration in exchange for their volunteer time. Sponsorship of the Service Crew allows many attendees the ability to afford to attend the conference and the opportunity to connect with the AEE conference community. included in the mobile app _ Organization s name/logo on Service Crew tee-shirt

6 THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS AND VENDORS. Social Media Sponsorship $1,500 Everyone s posting.so help AEE promote those comments and Share them on the big screen. _ Organization s name/logo on TweetWall displayed during conference Conference Friendship I would like to make a donation to the AEE conference but do not require any sponsorship acknowledgements. Note: All sponsorship and vendor pricing is in US dollars. Additional Partnership Opportunities Below is an example of additional partnership opportunities. Please contact Devon@aee.org or should you have an interest in any of the below or would like to discuss other opportunities. Conference Bag Insert Conference Program Advertisement Conference Bags Lanyards Sponsors Minnesota State University Mankato (Keynote) The Experiment in International Living Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Center Prescott College Project Adventure Inc. Signature Research Inc. Trinity School of Natural Health University of New Hampshire Vendors Evolve Tours HMW Outdoors Pachner & Associates, LLC Paradigm Shift R & W Enterprises (R&W Rope) Training Wheels Hotel Information LE CENTRE SHERATON MONTRÉAL HÔTEL 1201, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal (Québec) H3B 2L7, Canada Rate AEE has negotiated a discounted hotel rate of $169 Canadian Dollars (approximately $130 US) for a single or double room plus tax (3.5% lodging tax, 5% federal tax and 9.975% sales tax per night). The contracted rate is good until either the room block sells out or until October 2, Availability and rate cannot be guaranteed once the room block is sold out or after this date. Reservations can be made online or by calling the hotel. To make reservations online click here You may call the hotel directly at Please identify yourself as attending the Association for Experiential Education Conference (not AEE) to secure the discounted hotel rate.

7 PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT AEE International Conference Sheraton Le Centre, Montreal, Quebec November 9 11, 2017 Contact Information (please print) Firm / Organization: Contact: Title: Address: City: State: Zip: Tel: Fax: Website: Partnership Level My organization is interested in the following partnership. I understand that AEE will confirm my partnership within 3 business days of receiving this application. _ Supporting Sponsorship $995 _ Marketplace Vendor $495 _ Keynote Sponsorship $5,000 _ m_keynote Sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $1,000 _ Industry Recognition Sponsorship $5,000 _ m_sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $1,000 _ ActivatEE Sponsorship $4,000 _ Wednesday Night Welcome Reception and Volunteer Recognition $2,000 _ Ready, Set, Go Sponsorship $1,000 _ Make Words, Make Friends Sponsorship $2,500 _ Wifi $3,000 _ Service Crew $1,500 _ Social Media Sponsorship $1,500 _ Conference Friendship $ Sponsorship Recognition Specific requirements, deadlines and shipping instructions will be sent when the invoice is processed. Please note: partnerships received after August 1, 2017 cannot be guaranteed to be included in any printed materials. Vendor Hours Set-up: Thursday, November 9 th, 1:00pm 3:30pm Dismantle: Saturday, November 11 th, 2:00pm 4:00pm Show Hours Thursday, November 9 th, 5:00pm 8:00pm (Opening Reception exact hours TBD) Friday, November 10 th, 9:00am 5:00pm Saturday, November 11 th, 9:00am 2:00pm Product / firms that you prefer to be in close proximity Product / firms that you prefer NOT to be in close proximity Payment Terms: Upon receipt of a signed contract AEE will countersign within 3 business days and send an invoice for the initial deposit as well as specifics regarding all sponsorship fulfillment deadlines. A 25% deposit is due within 30 days of receiving the invoice. The balance is due by July 28, If a partnership is contracted after July 28, 2017, full payment is due with 30 days. If a partnership is contracted within 30 days of the conference, full payment must be received prior to the start of the conference. Cancellations of any partnerships must be sent in writing to Devon@aee.org. Cancellations received after July 28, 2017, are not eligible for a refund and will be responsible for the full partnership fee. I authorize that I have authority to commit my organization to the above level of sponsorship Organization Representative Print Name Signature Date AEE Organization Signature Date Please completed partnership contract to Devon@aee.org, or mail to AEE PO Box Denver, CO Questions? Contact Devon at Devon@aee.org or

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