Table of Contents

About The American Phytopathological Society ................ 2Exhibitor Options ............................................................ 3Booth Exhibit Order Form and Contract .......................... 4Rules & Regulations ......................................................... 5Program Book Order Form ............................................... 6Sponsorship Information ................................................... 8Sustaining Associates Information ..................................... 9Sustaining Associates Membership Application .............. 10Advertise with Phytopathology News ................................ 11Advertise in APS Publications .......................................... 12

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Exhibitor Prospectus2012 APS Annual Meeting

August 4–8, 2012 • Providence, Rhode Island

The American Phytopathological Society

Communicating Science • With Each Other and the World

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) invites you to the 2012 APS Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, focusing on communicating our science and sharing the importance of plant pathology with each other and the world. APS is an international scientific organization devoted to the study of plant diseases and their control. APS members conduct important fundamental research that ultimately leads to the development of new products, equipment, methods, and services. They also work directly with the growers on the front lines of plant health management. Their work in research and applied plant pathology influences the success of your products and services. An exhibition of the latest products and services that advance their work is critical to our attendees.

The exhibition helps suppliers make valuable, one-on-one connections with the top scientists in our field, showcases advances in research and technology, and offers solutions for equipment services and needs. An ad in a magazine or a flyer in the mail will tell our members much about your products, but nothing compares to real conversation and genuine, authentic relationship-building.

n Who will come to the 2012 APS Annual Meeting?

Order your2012 exhibit space

by January 31, 2012and

SAVE!

• Agricultural Chemists• Arborists• Bacteriologists• Biochemists• Botanists• Cell Biologists• Consultants• Diagnosticians• Ecologists

• Entomologists• Epidemiologists• Extension Professionals• Farmers/Growers• Foresters• Greenhouse Growers• Group/Project Leaders• Horticulturists• IPM Specialists

• Microbiologists• Molecular Biologists• Mycologists• Nematologists• Pathologists• Physiologists• Plant Breeders• Private Practitioners• Soil Scientists

• Students• Teachers• Tech Advisors/Reps• Technical Managers• Technicians• Viticulturists• Virologists

n Exhibit Contact InformationCindy Anderson, APS Exhibits DirectorPhone: +1.651.994.3848•Fax:+1.651.454.0766•E-mail: canderson@scisoc.org

The American Phytopathological Society

Bayer CropScienceDuPont Ag & NutritionEurofins/STA Laboratories IncDow AgroSciences LLCBurkard Manufacturing CoEnvironmental Growth ChambersPhytoTechnology LaboratoriesMicrobiology InternationalBio Chambers IncSpectrum Technologies IncBASF CorpConvironDiagnostics CommitteeSpringer Verlag New York IncNational Plant Diagnostic NetworkGylling Data Management IncGylling Data Management IncAPS OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

AND OUTREACH OPRO

APS OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OIP

USDA APHIS PPQ DEOSamuel Roberts Noble FoundationAC Diagnostics IncSamuel Roberts Noble FoundationAmerican Peat Technology LLCMarrone Bio InnovationsAmerican Peat Technology LLCMicrobiology InternationalBritish Society for Plant Pathology (The)EnviroLogixAgdia IncNatural IndustriesBerthold Technologies USA LLCAcademia Book ExhibitsPressure BioSciences IncElchrom Scientific AGBioSciConcepts

BigC: Dino-Lite ScopesBerthold Technologies USA LLCAcademia Book ExhibitsElchrom Scientific AGBioSciConceptsBigC: Dino-Lite ScopesBIOREBA AGThe N.A. Cobb FoundationIAPPSSpringer CABID & S Electrostatic SamplersCRC Press-Taylor & Francis Group LLCNIH Office of Biotechnology ActivitiesPlanting ScienceCampbell Scientific IncLemna Tec GmBHPercival Scientific

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n Past Exhibitors

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n Booth Package includes:• Identificationcompanynamesign• 1wastebasket• 10'×10'or10'×20'space• FREEmeetingregistration:One(1)FREEindividualmeetingregistrationisincludedwith

the purchase of a single booth. • Two(2)FREEindividualmeetingregistrationsareincludedwiththepurchaseofadouble

booth. Registration materials will mail March 2012.

n Tabletop and Booth Package Pricing Early Bird Advanced Regular by Dec. 21, 2011 by Jan. 31, 2012 after Jan. 31, 2012 10' × 10' Single Booth or Tabletop APS Sustaining Associate Members $800 $950 $1,150All others $900 $1,100 $1,300

10' × 20' Double Booth APS Sustaining Associate Members $1,300 $1,450 $1,650All others $1,400 $1,600 $1,800

n Exhibitor BenefitsAs an exhibitor, you will benefit from a wide range of opportunities to maximize your investment:•Your company listing and link to your website on the 2012 APS Annual Meeting website•Your company listing in the June Preconvention issue of Phytopathology News if exhibit balance

is paid by April 15, 2012 •Your company listing with description in the onsite Program Book if exhibit balance is paid by

May 12, 2012 •Your option to purchase the advance registration list (or receive it free when you advertise in

the program book)•Your complimentary final registration list of meeting attendees•Exhibit times that do not compete with the scientific program, allowing time to foster

relationships with prospective and current clients

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2011December 21 Exhibits: Early bird order pricing deadline

2012January 15 Promotion: Orders due for listing in the

annual meeting registration brochureJanuary 31 Promotion: Deadline for right of first refusal

to retain advertising special position in the program book

Sponsorship: Deadline for right of first refusal to retain previous sponsorship

January 31 Exhibits: Advanced order pricing deadline Sponsorships: Available only to exhibiting

companies, on a first request basis. After January 31, sponsorships are open to any interested organizations.

April 6 Promotion: 50-word description due for June Phytopathology NewsMay 14 Promotion: Program book orders/payments

due, 50-word descriptions due for program book

Exhibit: Final payment for exhibit due Program Book: Advertising orders dueMay 21 Program Book: Advertising materials dueLate May Exhibit: Exhibitor Services Kit (ESK) mailed

to Primary Exhibitor ContactJune 30 Exhibit: Preregistration mailed to exhibitor

(pre-paid)July (date TBA) Hotel: Reservation deadline for discounted rate

and availability Registration: Exhibitor registrations due

Early September Final registration list mailed to exhibitors

n Your Important Dates for 2011/2012

Exhibit Hall Hours Sunday, August 5 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.Monday, August 6 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 7 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

New Exhibitor Options for 2012!

Toprovideexhibitorswithoptionsforthe2012APSAnnualMeetinginRhodeIsland,APSisofferinga10'×10'or10'×20'booth option to exhibitors only for 2012.

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Exhibit Order Form and Contract2012 APS Annual Meeting • August 4–8 • Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

on early bird orders reserved and paid in full by December 21, 2012.SAVE

1. Exhibitor Company InformationPlease provide information exactly as it should appear in the program book using upper- and lowercase letters. Attach a letterhead or business card sample to confirm your spelling. Your company will be listed as it appears below.

Company Name _____________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________

State or Province ____________________________________________

Zip/Postal Code _____________________________________________

Country ___________________________________________________

Telephone__________________________________________________

Fax ______________________________________________________

Website ___________________________________________________

E-mail ____________________________________________________

2. Primary Exhibit CoordinatorPerson to receive future exhibit communication.

Name ____________________________________________________

Telephone__________________________________________________

Fax _______________________________________________________

E-mail ____________________________________________________

Please complete information below if contact information and address is different from company.

Company Name _____________________________________________

Department/Division _________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________

State or Province/Country _____________________________________

Zip/Postal Code _____________________________________________

3. CompetitorsPlease list major competitors from which you prefer to be separated. APS will make every effort to comply with your request.

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

4. Exhibition Rates Select the exhibit format and the amount enclosed.

Total Amount $ ______________

5. Payment Options for Exhibits❑ Check is enclosed, payable to The American Phytopathological Society

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. Funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day we deposit payment and you may not receive your check back from your financial institution.

❑Charge my credit card: ❑VISA ❑MasterCard ❑Am. Express

Card #___________________________________ Exp Date ___________

Name _______________________________________________________(print name as it appears on card)

Signature ____________________________________________________

Total Charge Amount Authorized $_____________

6. Contract InformationPlease Read “Exhibit Policies and Regulations” athttps://www.apsnet.org

Upon receipt of payment, the invoice issued to Exhibitor represents a binding contract.

7. Responsible and Liable Decision Maker

Name_______________________________________________________

Title_________________________________________________________

E-mail_______________________________________________________

Telephone____________________________________________________

Fax _________________________________________________________

Please Sign Here: ______________________________________________

Date_________________________

The signed contract and exhibit reservation fee is required to reserve your space. FINAL PAYMENT is due on or before May 14, 2012. In the event the space reservation is not finalized or final payment is not received by May 14, 2012, the space reservation is subject to termination and any previous payment will be forfeited. APS may then reassign the space.

Early Bird by Advanced by Regular after Dec. 21, 2011 Jan. 31, 2012 Jan. 31, 2012Sustaining Associate Member ❑10'×10'Booth ❑$800 ❑$950 ❑$1,150❑10'×20'Booth ❑$1,300 ❑$1,450 ❑$1,650All Others❑10'×10'Booth ❑$900 ❑$1,100 ❑$1,300❑10'×20'Booth ❑$1,400 ❑$1,600 ❑$1,800

Send Form to: APS Exhibit Sales Attn: Cindy Anderson3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121 U.S.A.Telephone:+1.651.454.7250•Fax:+1.651.454.0766E-mail: canderson@scisoc.org

Questions? Contact Cindy Anderson, Exhibit SalesTelephone+1.651.994.3848•E-mail:canderson@scisoc.org

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2012 APS Exhibit Rules & RegulationsExhibit Space Contract: Please read Exhibit Rules and Regulations prior to signing contract. Signature of the Liaison Official on the contract will constitute agreement of the Exhibitor to comply with these policies. APS reserves the right to rearrange the floor plan and/or relocate any exhibit. The APS Exhibit Manager has the right to enforce any and all portions of the rules and regulations.

Application/Contract Must Include:•Full name and address of organization•Name, address, phone, and e-mail of Liaison Official•Signature of Liaison Official•Payment in full to guarantee exhibit space reservation

Exposition Display Regulations/Stand Specifications:BOOTHS:•For 10' × 10' and 10' × 20' booths, no sidewalls or counters may exceed 48" in

height, except in the back 1/3 of the booth. Backgrounds and display material are limited to 8' in height and must not protrude from the back wall more than 48". Each exposition booth will consist of 3' side drape and 8' back drape.

•No exposition booth may span an aisle by roofing or floor covering. Exposed or unfinished sides of Exhibit Booth background must be draped to present an attractive appearance. The decorator, with the approval of the Society, will provide draping deemed necessary and charge the exhibitor accordingly. The aisles are the property of all exhibitors. Space must be left within each exhibit area to absorb the viewers.

Finalization of Space Reservation: Contracts for Exhibit space are subject to the approval of APS. APS reserves the right to offer or refuse space rental to potential Exhibitors. Priority booth assignments will be given to companies that submit their application/contract, with payment, by January 31, 2012. 1st Choice preferences will be given to companies based on number of years exhibiting, and advertising and sponsorship dollars spent.

Cancellation: Cancellation by an Exhibitor must be made in writing and sent to APS Headquarters by January 31, 2012 to receive a refund of 100% of the monies paid to date. Cancellations made between February 1, 2012 and May 13, 2012 will receive a refund of 50% of the monies paid to date. No refunds will be given for cancellations received on or after May 14, 2012. In the event the exhibit is cancelled by APS for any reason, the liability of APS shall be limited to a refund of all monies paid by the exhibitor as exhibit rental fee to APS as of the date of cancellation.

Liability: Although security personnel are appointed, neither APS, the Facility, nor the decorator or their agents assume responsibility for any loss or damage to booths, equipment, or personal belongings on-site. By acceptance of the contract, Exhibitor releases APS from any and all liability.

Hold Harmless: The exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless APS, their management, partners, owners, agents, or employees from any and all claims, liabilities, and losses; for injury to persons (including death); or damage and/or loss to property arising in connection with exhibit space and rental.

Insurance: Insurance on all Exhibits is the responsibility of the Exhibitor. Neither APS nor its agents, assigns, or assignees, will assume any responsibility for property loss, damage, personal injury, or other claims related to the Exhibitor’s space. Exhibitors are required to carry insurance to cover their property against damage and loss and public liability insurance for claims of injury to the person and property of others.

Exhibitor Services Kit: The online Exhibitor Services Kit (ESK) will be e-mailed approximately 8-10 weeks prior to the event. The ESK will include final exposition schedule, and instructions and information pertinent to the rental or purchase of booth furnishings, carpet, audio-visual equipment, electrical service, janitorial service, set-up, and tear-down. The decorator’s ESK will also include shipping and drayage information.

Shipping: All freight charges must be prepaid. Since the Facility does not have capabilities to receive display materials or the accommodations to store empty shipping crates, the Exhibit Decorator will serve as the official drayage contractor. Information on consignment and bill of lading will accompany the decorator’s ESK. Any and all property shipped to/from the hotel, convention center, or drayage firm by the exhibitor is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor.

Labor and Safety: The decorator’s ESK contains order forms for labor. APS will enforce set-up and tear-down policies to minimize interference with other meeting functions and to maximize the number and quality of the Exhibit hours. Please be familiar with these policies before signing the contract. The Exhibitor is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all fire, safety, and union requirements as noted in the ESK.

Union Clearance: In order to conform to union rules and regulations, it may be necessary that all exhibitors use qualified union personnel for various services required for installation and dismantling of exhibits and for material handling within the show.

Exhibitor Registration and Identification: The Liaison Official will receive copies of all preliminary and program announcements to facilitate exhibit and hotel registrations. Additional program and hotel registration forms will be available upon request.

Admission: Entrance to the exhibition is by name badge only. Each company that purchases an exhibit is entitled to complimentary registration (number determined by exhibit size/type); additional registrations must be purchased. Registration information will be sent to the Liaison Official. Exhibitors must staff their exhibits at all times. Failure to adhere to the rules specified herein will be cause for forfeiture of space. No refunds on space will be made.

Installation of Exhibits: Any Exhibit not unpacked by the end of set-up time will be placed in storage and cannot be returned until the close of the Exposition the first day. No refuse may be placed in the aisles after the final cleaning. Please do not litter the floor in the booths or aisles after cleaning.

Dismantling: No packing or dismantling of Exhibits will be permitted prior to the published tear-down time.

Care of Building, Equipment, and Furniture: Nothing shall be posted on, or tacked, nailed, screwed, or otherwise attached to the columns, walls, floors, or other parts of the building or furniture without permission from proper building authority. Packing, unpacking, and assembly of exhibits shall be done only in designated areas and in conformity with directions of the Exhibits Manager, the Convention Center Manager, or their assistants. Anything necessary or proper for the protection of the building, equipment, or furniture will be at the expense of the Exhibitor. Exhibitors will be responsible for any damage to persons or property caused by reason of their exhibits, employees, agents or servants. Exhibitors agree to abide by all terms & conditions of Policies and Procedures as set for by the Exhibit Facility.

Fire Protection: All materials used in the exhibit area must be flameproof and fire resistant. All displays are subject to inspection by the Fire Marshall/Fire Prevention Bureau. All materials and fluids which are flammable must be kept in safety contain-ers. Open flames, butane gas, oxygen tanks, etc. are not allowed without the permis-sion of the local Fire Marshall/Fire Prevention Bureau.

Special Effects and Presentation: Operational equipment, audio-visual and sound/attention-getting devices and effects must not interfere with the activities of the conference and other Exhibitors. APS reserves the right to determine at what point sound constitutes interference, and if it must be discontinued. Professional presenters or models may conduct product and service demonstrations. Demonstrators are to be straightforward and professional in dress and manner, and must avoid the use of theatrical gimmicks such as magicians, robots, pantomimists, hucksters, etc. The use or performance of live or recorded music, including but not limited to music on videotapes, by the Exhibitor for any purpose under this contract is prohibited.

Copyrights: Each Exhibitor will assume all costs arising from the use of patented, trademarked, franchised or copyrighted materials, devices, and/or dramatic rights used in or incorporated in the APS exhibit. Exhibitors agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless APS from any claims, damages or costs, including legal fees, which might arise from use of such material. This includes the acquiring of and compliance with A.S.C.A.P., B.M.I., licenses and copyrights.

Conducting Exhibits: The character of all exhibits is subject to the approval of APS. The Society retains the right to refuse the applications of Exhibitors not meeting standards required or expected, as well as the right to curtail Exhibits or parts of Ex-hibits which reflect unfavorably upon the character of the meeting. Nonprofessional products or services are not to be displayed.

Prohibited Practices:•Canvassing/distributing advertising materials outside the Exhibitor’s own booth.•Solicitation of business, or conferences in the interest of business, except by

Exhibitors.•Operation of unprotected x-ray equipment, UV sources, or sources of ionizing

radiation.•The use of billboard advertisements and/or display of signs outside the exhibit area

unless approved by the Society.•Publicizing and/or maintaining any extracurricular activities, inducements,

demonstrations, or displays away from the exhibit area during the meeting.•Contests, lotteries, raffles, and games of chance are prohibited. All “giveaways”

shall be of a nominal monetary value and in keeping with the nature of a scientific and professional meeting.

•Entry into another Exhibitor’s booth, examination, or photographing of another Exhibitor’s booth without permission.

•No food or drink, unless sample size.

Exhibitors shall be bound by all pertinent laws, codes and regulations of municipal or other authorities having jurisdiction over the exhibit facility or the conduct of said exhibit together with the rules and regulations of the owners and/or operators of the facility in which the exhibition is held. In interpreting these terms and conditions, particular attention will be given to preserving the professional and educational nature of the exhibit.

Termination of Exhibit Rights: In the event the Exhibitor, its contractors, agents, or employees fail to comply with any of the provisions hereof, or otherwise detract from the general educational character of the meeting, APS shall be permitted and empowered to terminate the Exhibitor’s right hereunder, and remove the Exhibitor and contractors hired by the Exhibitor from the premises, in which event the Exhibitor shall not be entitled to any refund of amounts paid hereunder.

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n Space reservation authorized by:

Name ____________________________________________________

Title _____________________________________________________

Company _________________________________________________

E-mail ___________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________

State or Province____________ Zip or Postal Code ________________

Country __________________________________________________

Telephone_________________________________________________

Fax ______________________________________________________

Signature _________________________________________________

o Invoice company

o Invoice ad agency

Agency Company name ______________________________________

Contact Name _____________________________________________

E-mail ___________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________

State or Province____________ Zip or Postal Code ________________

Country __________________________________________________

Telephone_________________________________________________

Fax ______________________________________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY

Accepted for APS by ____________________________________

Date: _________________________________________________

The onsite program book will reach an enthusiastic and captive audience. The book will be repeatedly referred to by the registrants as their personal guide to technical and social activities. Program book advertising is available to exhibiting and non-exhibiting companies.

Closing Dates:January 31, 2012 Deadline for right of first refusal to retain advertising special

position in program book

May 14, 2012 Advertising orders due for program bookMay 21, 2012 Materials due for program book

Return to:Cindy AndersonExhibit Sales The American Phytopathological Society3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN U.S.A.Telephone:+1.651.994.3848•Fax:+1.651.454.0766E-mail: canderson@scisoc.org

Program Book Order Form2012 APS Annual Meeting • August 4–8 • Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

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Program Book Advertising Details

n Printing Materials Requirements

Medium: CD

Platform: Macintosh

Accepted Software: Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS Note: Pagemaker, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other office software is not accepted.

When submitting Adobe Illustrator files, please vectorize (outline) all type.

All fonts used (both screen and printer) must be supplied with files.

Accepted Graphic Formats: .tif, .ai, .eps, and PDF

Resolution: 266 ppi minimum for black and white. 300 ppi for 4C ads.

Proof: Please supply high resolution proof. We cannot be responsible for final outcome if no proof is supplied.

The more documentation we receive for you, the better we can meet your expectations. A complete documentation packet will help ensure desired results.

n Mechanical Information

Printing: Sheet fed offset

Stock: Printed on 60 lb. opaque offset, with cover on a 12-point stock, coated two sides.

Binding: Perfect bound.

To request a special position, contact Cindy Anderson at +1.651.994.3848.

Ad size: Full page – 7" × 10" Half Page – 3.375" × 10" (vertical) Half Page – 7" × 4.875" (horizontal)

Page trim size: 8.5" × 11"

Regular Full Page b&w ......................................$775

Regular Half Page b&w ......................................$525

Back Cover Full Page 4C ................................$1,925

Inside Back Cover Full Page 4C .....................$1,825

Inside Front Cover Full Page 4C ....................$1,875

Tab Page b&w ....................................................$950

Other Special Position ............ +$150

•PagefacingGeneralInformation

•PagefacingProgramHighlights

Ad file revisions/formatting, minimum charge ........................ $75

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Complete the form and return with your payment and logo no later thanJanuary 31, 2012 for priority placement on the exhibit floor, and May 14, 2012 for recognition in the Program Book.

Governing Rules, Regulations, and Policies1. APS sponsorships are available only to exhibiting companies through

January 31, 2012, on a first-request basis.2. Starting February 1, 2012, sponsorships are open to any interested

organization.3. Production costs, where applicable, are the responsibility of the sponsor.4. APS sponsors have first right of refusal at annual conventions of APS

for one additional year on sponsorships, subject to a commitment deadline of January 31, 2012. After the deadline, unrenewed sponsorship opportunities will be opened to general selection on a first-request basis.

5. APS must approve final copy, layout, design and products of all sponsorships prior to production and reserves the right to restrict content for any sponsorship. If applicable, giveaway item and location to be pre-approved by APS.

6. Final decision on any issues regarding APS sponsorships rests with APS.

Company Information

Company Name ___________________________________________________

Website __________________________________________________________

Sponsorship Contact Information (person to receive futuresponsorship communication)

Name ____________________________________________________________

Title _____________________________________________________________

E-mail ___________________________________________________________

Telephone ________________________________________________________

Fax _________________________________________________________

Company Name ___________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________________

State or Province/Country ____________________________________________

Zip/Postal Code ____________________________________________________

Please indicate item and amount of your sponsorship. To discuss a custom-ized or exclusive sponsorship (indicated by **), contact Cindy Anderson, +1.651.994.3848. Amount of SponsorshipMeeting Partner Sponsorships

Promotional Pieces $___________• $250 each, two for $400

oRegistration Brochure – February (online)• Sponsorship would include “Meeting Partner” and company logo

E-mail Promotions $___________• $350 each • Sponsorship would include “Meeting Partner” and company logo and live link to sponsor website of choice• One sponsorship per e-mail

Exhibit Raffle Prizes $___________• Six slots—raffle a prize during the exhibition

Three slots on SundayThree on Monday

• $200 per slot—1 prize per purchase (exhibitor can buy multiple slots) Number of Slots __________• Prizes—Prizes cannot be a company product/promotional item and must have a minimum value of $100

-Exhibitor executes all distribution of raffle tickets and announcement of the prizes- Exhibitor must commit to purchasing the prize slot and disclose the prize to APS 45 days prior to the exhibition

• Promotion- Sponsorship and prize information included in the pre-meeting travel e-mail, the program book, and onsite signage

Attendee Pocket Badge Holder** Exclusive sponsorship at $3,500 $___________

Award Luncheon**Exclusive sponsorship at $1,500 $___________

Final Night Party Entertainment**Exclusive sponsorship at $2,500 $___________

Grand Opening Exhibition**Partial sponsorship at $2,500 $___________ Schedule-at-a-Glance Program**Exclusive sponsorship at $4,500 $___________

Mobile App**Exclusive sponsorship (call for details) $___________

Total Contribution $___________

Payment Information

o Check is enclosed, payable to The American Phytopathological Society

o Charge this credit card oVisa oMasterCard oAmerican Express

Card # ____________________________________________________________

Expiration Date (month/year) __________________________________________

Signature __________________________________________________________

Name _____________________________________________________________

Completed forms and payment must be received by May 14, 2012.

Questions? Contact Cindy Anderson, +1.651.994.3848 or canderson@scisoc.org

Send to: Cindy Anderson, APS Sponsorship 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN U.S.A

Telephone:+1.651.994.3848•Fax:+1.651.454.0766E-mail: canderson@scisoc.org

For recognition: Please submit logo to canderson@scisoc.org in both formats:For web use: jpg or gif format at a maximum of 120 pixels wide by 70 pixels highFor print use: eps vector format or tif format no less than 300 dpi, 3 inches × 3 inches

Sponsorship Contribution Form2012 APS Annual Meeting • August 4–8 • Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

Early reservations receive earlier and longer website publicity. Sponsorships are reserved only by order form and full payment.

(print name as it appears on card)

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Sustaining Associate Members

Expand your support of APS by becoming a Sustaining Associate member. In addition to valuable member benefits including company recognition and networking opportunities, Sustaining Associate members receive a $100 discount on exhibit fees.

Become a Sustaining Associate member now and save $100 on Sustaining Associate member dues, for a totalsavings of $200!

n Sustaining Associate Member BenefitsCompany Recognition•MonthlycompanylistinginPhytopathology•ListinginAnnualMeetingProgram•Fulldescriptionwithlinktoyourcompany’swebsiteonAPSnet•CompanydescriptiononceayearinPlant Disease

n Technical Information•ChoosesubscriptionstotwoofthethreeAPSindustryjournalsfree•ReceiveamonthlysubscriptiontoPhytopathology News•AccessAPSnet, your Internet plant science resource

n Significant Savings•Save10%onalladvertisingplacementsinPlant Disease, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI), or Phytopathology News.•DiscountsonAPSPRESSproductsandAPSMeetings•Save50%ononefull-pageadinaqualifyingAPSpublication(Plant Disease, MPMI, Phytopathology News, or the Annual Meeting Program)•PostjobopeningsintheAPSonlineCareersandPlacementCenteratreducedrates

n Networking Opportunities•Educatemembersonyourcompany’sservicesbyparticipatingintheAnnualMeetingExhibitionandreceive $100 off exhibit fees •SponsorkeyAPSevents•Attendworkshops,symposia,andAnnualMeetingsessions•AttendtheSustainingAssociatebreakfastattheAPSAnnualMeeting•ParticipateinAPSCommitteesandtheAPSOfficeofIndustryRelations

n Satisfaction• Knowthatyouaremakingadifference.YourmembershipandinvolvementinAPShelpsupportthe advancement of plant health science worldwide.

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Company Representative Information

o Mr. o Mrs. o Ms. o Dr. Gender: o Male o Female

Name ____________________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________

Daytime Phone Number _____________________________________ (include country, city, and/or area codes)

Fax ______________________________________________________

E-mail Address _____________________________________________

General Description

Please e-mail a description to Denise Kessler at dkessler@scisoc.org, not to exceed125words,ofyourcompany’sproducts/services.Includethedateyour company was founded. This information will be used to promote your company in the online APS Sustaining Associate Directory and future issues of Plant Disease.

Agreement

We hereby apply for membership in APS. We agree that our APS journal(s) are for company use only. We acknowledge that our company information will be listed on the APS website in the online membership directory and the Sustaining Associate directory. We accept to receive information from APS via e-mail. Membership dues/subscription(s) will begin upon receipt of payment and are payable annually.

___________________________________ _____________________ Applicant’s Signature Date

Payment Options

o Check enclosed, made payable to APS in U.S. funds on U.S. Bank. o Charge to my: oVisa o Mastercard oAmerican Express

Credit Card Number ________________________________________

Expiration Date _____ /______ Month Year

CardHolder’sName_________________________________________

CardHolder’sSignature ______________________________________

Company Information

Company Name ____________________________________________

Business Address ____________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

City _________________________ State/Province ________________

Country ______________________ Zip/Postal Code ______________

Business Phone _____________________________________________ (include country, city, and/or area codes)

Fax _______________________________________________________

Website Address ____________________________________________

Membership (Must check one. Dues are based on your company’s number of employees. Includes 12 issues of the APS newsletter Phytopathology News and your choice of two journals listed below.)

o 1-100 employees $600 $500 o 101+ employees $815 $715 $___________

APS Journals (Choose two. Subscriptions to two of the three print journals are included in your membership dues.)

o Phytopathology (12 issues) o Plant Disease (12 issues)

o Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (12 issues) o Check here to receive all three journals $120 $___________

Journal Shipping Rates

(Select the shipping rate appropriate to the location the journals will be sent to.)

o U.S. $0 o Canada $30

o Elsewhere Airmail: 5-7 weeks $85 $___________

Applicable TaxCanadianResidentsadd5%GST/HSTtaxtoprintjournalprice.

$___________ Total Membership Fees $___________

Your payment confirms membership and journal

subscription(s) for a 12-month period.

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Two ways to join. Send us your completed application with payment by mail or fax.

Mail:TheAmericanPhytopathologicalSociety,3340PilotKnobRoad,St.Paul,MN55121U.S.A.•Fax: +1.651.454.0766Questions? Contact APS Headquarters at 1.800.481.2698 (in U.S.), +1.651.454.7250, apsinfo@scisoc.org, or go to www.apsnet.org

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2012 Sustaining Associate Membership Application

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BREAKTHROUGH—Advance Your Scientifi c Excellence With APS

2012 Sustaining Associate Membership Application Advertise with Phytopathology News and Expand Your Exhibit’s Visibility

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The pre-meeting issue, highlighting the meeting program and activities along with the exhibitor listing, is the perfect opportunity for you to encourage attendees to visit your booth during the Annual Meeting. An ad in the post-convention issue will remind readers of their connection with you at the meeting.

Don’tmissoutonthisopportunitytoparticipateintheAnnualMeetingandreachouttoyourcustomers! Place your advertising order today and guarantee your ad in these popular issues of Phytopathology News. Book both the pre- and post-meeting issues and you’ll save $50.

IfyouareanAPSSustainingAssociate(SA)memberyou’llsaveevenmoreonadvertisingandexhibiting! Visit page 9 to learn more about becoming an APS Sustaining Associate member.

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To place your order, fax this form to +1.651.454.0766 or mail to:Cindy AndersonAPS Headquarters 3340 Pilot Knob RoadSt. Paul, MN 55121 U.S.A.

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APS offers many great opportunities to reach its members and others in the field—turn to the back page to learn about the year-long chances to reach the leaders and decision makers in plant pathology.

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APS offers you the unique opportunity to make a direct connection with your target market and grow yourbusinesswhilecommunicatingwithqualifiedprospects.AdvertiseinanyofAPS’shighlyrespectedpublications and reach an engaged audience of 5,000 plant pathologists in more than 95 countries.

Phytopathology NewsThe news all APS members need to know. Phytopathology News, the monthly APS newsletter, provides in-depth coverage of APS-related activities, the work of plant pathologists, and issues and events of concern to the plant health community.

Circulation Information: Phytopathology News is read by all APS members, with an average of nearly 5,000 readers per month.

Plant DiseaseAn international journal of applied plant pathology. Plant Disease is an international journal for reports of original research; for rapid reporting of new diseases and epidemics; for reviews of needs, approaches, accomplishments; and for exchanges of opinions—all with the emphasis on the applied or practical aspects of maintaining and improving plant health.

Circulation Information: Plant Disease reaches approximately 2,500 subscribers per month.

Molecular Plant-Microbe InteractionsPioneering research on the fastest growing area of plant pathology. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI) is the groundbreaking journal for publication of original, juried research on the molecular biology and molecular genetics of pathological, symbiotic and associative interactions of microbes with plants, including plant response. The American Phytopathological Society and the International Society of Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions sponsor MPMI.

Circulation Information: MPMI reaches approximately 1,000 subscribers per month.

Sustaining Associate members of APS save 10% on all advertising and can purchase their first full-page ad at 1/2 price! Visit page 9 for more details on how to become a Sustaining Associate member.

To reserve space or for 2012 rates, due dates, and material requirements, please contact Cindy Anderson at canderson@scisoc.org or +1.651.994.3848, or visit www.apsnet.org/advertise.

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