201550th ANNIVERSARYYEAR-ROUND SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIESHEIGHTENED BRAND VISIBILITY AT ITS FINEST

California Transit Association 2015 Spring Legislative ConferenceThe Spring Legislative Conference blends professional development and networking activities with dynamic educational and informational sessions. Additionally, the event provides an ideal opportunity to meet face-to-face with key transit industry leaders, network with clients, and make an impact by bringing public transit to the forefront with state policy makers.

May 20, 2015Sacramento Convention Center1400 J St Sacramento, CA 95814sacramentoconventioncenter.com

CONFERENCE DETAILS

California Transit Association 50th Annual Fall Conference and ExpoThe Fall Conference and Expo is the West Coast’s premier transit event that features compelling presentations from industry experts. Learn about today’s critical challenges and the innovative solutions that are being implemented by transit leaders. This is the preeminent gathering that brings together California’s diverse public transit professionals for education, communication, and collaboration.

November 18-20, 2015Pasadena Convention Center300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101pasadenacenter.com

Accommodations:The Westin Pasadena Sheraton Pasadena Hotel191 N. Los Robles Ave. 303 Cordova StreetPasadena, CA 91101 Pasadena, CA 91101

In 2015, the California Transit

Association will mark the 50th anniversary of

its founding. In recognition of this impressive

milestone, we are offering a variety of year-

round marketing opportunities — and invite

you to be an integral part of it.

The sponsor and exhibitor opportunities

we offer are varied and boundless —

affording prominent visibility and generating

top-of-mind brand awareness as we honor

the greatest milestones and achievements

within the California transit industry. Your

support will demonstrate your commitment

to raising awareness of critical issues…

help further our progress as we move into

the future… and honor an organization that

continues to strategically and effectively

shape the future of transportation in the

Golden State.

You’ll want to be a part of this.

Education.Motivation.Celebration.

California Transit Association 50th Anniversary Year-Round Sponsorship OpportunitiesConnect with people who want to hear what you have to say. Our year-round sponsorships provide an exclusive opportunity for you to maintain a consistent, high-profile presence with our members and other transit supporters. From visibility on our website to inclusion in electronic communications, social media, and event marketing, your company is showcased all year long. Year-round sponsorships also include the equivalent sponsor level status and accompanying benefits at our Fall Conference & Expo, as well as special recognition at the Spring Legislative Conference.

Become a Year-Round Sponsor Today!

If you would like to reserve a year-round sponsorship or

if you have questions: contact Kim Rothschild,

Business Development Director, at kim@caltransit.org

or call (916) 446-4656 x1492.

YEAR-ROUND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE COPPER

SPONSORSHIP

Cost $15,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $5,000

Logo Featured on Website n n n n n

& Printed Materials

Recognition in E-Marketing n n n n n

Materials

Ad in Event Programs Full page color 1/2 page color 1/4 page color 1/4 page B&W

Logo on Conference Event Signs n n n n n

Verbal Acknowledgment n n n n

at Conferences

Social Media Recognition n n n n n

Spring Conference PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE COPPER

Sponsorship Title

Spring Conference Registrations Three Two Two One One

Fall Conference PLATINUM* GOLD SILVER BRONZE COPPER

Sponsorship Title

Fall Conference Exhibit 10x20 10x10 10x10 10x10

Fall Conference Registrations Six Four Three Two One

*Includes Brief Welcome Remarks at Fall Conference

2015 Annual Spring Legislative ConferenceMay 20, 2015

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LUNCH & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – $5,000• Opportunity to provide welcoming remarks at luncheon

• Signage with company logo at event

• Three complimentary registrations

• Company logo and sponsorship level in marketing materials and onsite program

• Company logo on the conference Web page

• Opportunity to distribute sponsor-approved promotional items to all attendees

TRANSIT BASH/LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION – $4,000• Opportunity to provide welcoming remarks at reception

• Signage with company logo at event

• Two complimentary registrations

• Company logo and sponsorship level in marketing materials and onsite program

• Company logo on the conference Web page

• Opportunity to distribute sponsor-approved promotional items to all event attendees

BREAKFAST BUFFET – $3,000 • Signage with company logo at event

• Two complimentary registrations

• Company name and sponsorship level in marketing materials and onsite program

• Company name on the conference Web page

• Opportunity to distribute sponsor-approved promotional items to all event attendees

CONFERENCE LANYARD – $1,500• Company name on sign at conference registration desk

• One complimentary registration

• Company name and sponsorship level in marketing materials and onsite program

• Company name on the conference Web page

• Company logo/name on the conference badge and lanyard

Remind people who you are, what you stand for, and how you make a difference.

Become a Conference Sponsor Today! If you would like to reserve a conference sponsorship or

if you have questions: contact Kim Rothschild, at kim@caltransit.org or call (916) 446-4656 x1492.

EXHIBIT SPACEOne 10’ x 10’ booth space rental at the Pasadena Convention Center, participation in our prize pool, 6-foot draped table, ID sign, two chairs, one wastebasket, and electronic attendee list with mailing and e-mail addresses.

Member $1,200Non-member $1,800*

VEHICLE SPACEVehicle display space at the Pasadena Convention Center, participation in our prize pool, and electronic attendee list with mailing and e-mail addresses. Please note: When registering, we will need to know the vehicle type and length. Exact arrival time for bus move-in will be assigned.

Member $2,000Non-member $2,500*

*Non-members can join the California Transit Association with your exhibitor registration and save $500 or more. Become a member online at caltransit.org/membership.

BOOTH AND VEHICLE REPRESENTATIVESOne-full conference registration with access to all meals and all sessions for the entire length of the conference is included with the price of space rental. All company representatives must be registered for admittance to the tradeshow floor, bus display, and any conference events. Badges may not be shared between representatives. If more representatives will be attending the event, an addi-tional fee of $275 per person will be charged.

EXPO PRIZE POOLExhibitors are encouraged to bring door prizes. A portion of your exhibit fee will also be applied towards your participation in our prize pool.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Tuesday, November 17

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Trade Show Company Set-Up

Wednesday, November 18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open8:00 am – 12:00 pm Exhibitor Set-Up 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Welcome & Opening General Session2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Refreshment Break 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Concurrent Sessions I3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Host Agency Technical Tours 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception & Expo

Thursday, November 19

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open7:30 am – 8:30 am General Breakfast & Expo7:30 am – 9:00 am Small Operators Award Breakfast9:15 am – 10:30 am General Session10:30 am – 10:45 am Refreshment Break10:45 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions II12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Expo & Lunch1:45 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions III3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Expo, Snacks & Raffle Drawings4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibitor Teardown

Friday, November 20

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Open8:00 am – 8:45 am General Breakfast9:00 am – 10:15 am Concurrent Sessions IV10:15 am – 10:30 am Refreshment Break10:30 am – 12:00 pm Closing General Session12:00 pm Conference Adjourns

50th Annual Fall Conference & ExpoNovember 18-20, 2015

Promote your company to key decision-makers in the transit industry.

Reserve Your Space! To reserve your exhibit booth or if you have questions:

contact Teresa Evans at teresa@caltransit.org or call (916) 446-4656 x1004.

To join California Transit Association, please visit caltransit.org/membership

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES50th Annual Fall Conference & Expo

At the California Transit Association’s 50th Annual Fall Conference & Expo you will:Enjoy Perfect-Sized Venues for Increased Exposure: You won’t get lost in the crowd. Spend up to three days meeting with your customers and intro-duce yourself to new ones.

Directly Market to Our Database: We offer print and online mailings, recognition opportunities, and event promotions all delivered directly to key transit decision makers.

Meet Qualified Attendees: This conference is the must-attend event for California transit professionals including CEOs, general managers, board members, maintenance managers, finance and operations managers, marketing managers, legislative affairs managers, transit business members, and transit activists.

Support the California Transit Association: Our sponsors and exhibitors enable the Association to offer this premier networking and learning event. Our members appreciate and notice your support!

REGISTRATIONOnline registration will open in June 2015 at caltransit.org.

Become a sponsor:Please contact Kim Rothschild, Business Development Director, at (916) 446-4656 x1492, or kim@caltransit.org.

Become an exhibitor:Please register online at caltransit.org. Exhibitors must agree to the Exhibitors’ Rules and Regulations, which are avail-able for viewing during the registration process. Following registration, you will receive an email confirmation of your exhibitor commitment. Additional conference and expo information, including table assignment, will be provided by Teresa Evans, Association Services Assistant, at a later date.

Cancellation PolicySponsors and exhibitors who wish to cancel their conference registration must contact the California Transit Association in writing via email to teresa@caltransit.org. In the event of a cancellation, the following refund policy applies:• Cancellation by October 12, 2015: full refund• Cancellation between October 13 and October 26, 2015: 50 percent refund• Cancellation after October 26, 2015: no refund

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGISTRATIONS AND WEBSITE AND REGISTRATION

Platinum Sponsor* $10,000 Representative Gives Logo Logo 10' x 20' n During Opening and Closing General Sessions Six Brief Remarks at Opening Session

Gold Sponsor* $8,000 Logo Logo 10' x 10' n During Opening and Closing General Sessions Four

Silver Sponsor* $6,000 Logo Logo n During Opening and Closing General Sessions Three

Bronze Sponsor* $4,000 Name Name n During Opening and Closing General Sessions Two

Representative Gives Logo on Six, Plus Reserved Keynote Presentation (2) $10,000

Brief Welcome Remarks at Event Logo Keynote Session 10' x 10' n During Opening and Closing General Sessions

Signage Seating at the Keynote

Conference Bag** $7,500 Logo 10' x 10' n During Opening and Closing General Sessions Two

Hospitality Suite $6,000 Logo

Logo on Suite Signage Hotel Suite n During Opening and Closing General Sessions Two All hospitality refreshments are the responsibility of the sponsor and should be ordered through the hotel.

Plenary Session $5,000

Representative Gives Brief Logo Logo on Plenary Session Signage n During Opening and Closing General Sessions Two

Welcome Remarks

Educational Track $5,000 Representative Gives Brief Logo Logo on Track Signage Literature in During Events Two Welcome & Introduces Session Session Rooms

Wi-Fi Area $5,000 Logo Logo on Area Signage Table in Registration Area n One

Hotel Key Card $5,000 Logo Logo n Two

Conference Journal** $4,500

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Name Badge ** $4,000

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Lanyard** $4,000

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Breakout Session $3,500

Representative Gives Brief Name Logo on Session Signage

Literature in During Event

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Expo Reception $8,000 Representative Gives Logo Logo on Event Signage n During Opening Session Two Brief Welcome Remarks

Expo Lunch $7,000 Representative Gives Logo Logo on Event Signage 10' x 10' Booth n During Event Two

Brief Welcome Remarks Plus Table Display

Expo Lounge

$5,000

Representative Gives Brief Welcome Remarks Logo Logo on Event Signage 10' x 20' Lounge n During Event One The Lounge will include soft seating and tables. Refreshments are the responsibility of the sponsor and should be ordered through the convention center.

Small Operator Breakfast $4,000

Representative Gives Name Logo on Event Signage n

During Event

One, Plus Reserved Brief Welcome Remarks Seat for Two at Event

Breakfast (2) $3,500 Name Logo on Event Signage

Expo Grand Prize $3,500 Representative Presents Prizes Name Logo on Event Signage

Networking Break (3) $2,500 Name Logo on Event Signage *Available separately or included as part of year-round sponsorships

**Logo on sponsorship item

General Program and Hotel Questions For general questions please: contact Amy J. Lai, CMP,

at amy@caltransit.org or call (916) 446-4656 x1017.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Donna DeMartino, chair San Joaquin Regional Transit District

Michael Wiley, vice chair Sacramento Regional Transit District

Charles AndersonWestern Contra Costa Transit Authority

David Armijo Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District

Mona Babauta Solano County Transit (SolTrans)

Doran Barnes Foothill Transit

Kate Breen San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Nuria Fernandez Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Connecting us for fifty years.caltransit.org

Kerry Hamill San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Paul Jablonski San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

Kevin Kane Victor Valley Transit Authority

Jeanne Krieg Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority

David Kutrosky Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority

Arthur Leahy Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Teri Mantony Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District

Jim Mastin Mendocino Transit Authority

Beth McCormick Orange County Transportation Authority

Kate Miller Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency

Seamus Murphy San Mateo County Transit District

Pam O’Connor Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus

Joe Policarpio Gillig LLC

Dana Pynn Long Beach Transit

Carl Sedoryk Monterey-Salinas Transit

Kam Shadan Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Victoria Stackwick San Diego Association Of Governments

FUTURE CONFERENCE DATES

2015 Spring Legislative Conference

May 20, 2015

50th Annual Fall Conference & Expo

November 18-20, 2015

1415 L Street, Suite 1000Sacramento, CA 95814

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