MARCH 18-22, 2016WESTIN HOTEL

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR

OPPORTUNITIES

Our diverse membership includes federal, state and local government employees, faculty at top-ranked and accredited MPA/MPP programs as well as students and non-profit administrators. Attendees at our Annual Conference seek knowledge and products, services and educational programs that will strengthen their qualifications and help them do their jobs better.

Learn more at

www.aspanet.org/2016conference

ASPANational

@ASPAnational #ASPA2016

1900 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Each year, ASPA

brings together public

administrators spanning

the practitioner and

academic communities to

strengthen their skills and

enhance their knowledge

to better serve citizens.

Join ASPA in

celebrating

public service

and advancing

excellence in public

administration at our

Annual Conference.

Meet 1,100 public

servants in Seattle,

WA at our 2016

Annual Conference.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

RAINIER$15,000

Annual Conference website (exclusive)Exhibit Hall (exclusive)Conference program

CASCADE$10,000

Keynote addressPlenary sessions (total of five)Conference USB flash driveAudio/visual at concurrent sessions

OLYMPIC$7,500

Conference portfolioInternet Café/Message CenterInternational receptionContinental breakfast in Exhibit Hall (Sunday)Afternoon break in Exhibit Hall (Sunday)Cocktail reception in Exhibit Hall (Sunday)eveningContinental breakfast in Exhibit Hall (Monday)Afternoon break in Exhibit Hall (Monday)Hotel Keycard

EMERALD CITY$5,000

Conference charging stationConference badge holdersConference lanyardsWater bottlesDoctoral and New Professional WorkshopDoctoral and New Professional Reception Professional development tracks (each; 10 available)

EVERGREEN$2,500

Professional development workshops or panels (each; unlimited)Conference key chain sanitizerAwards brochure

If there is a package that does not fit your need, please contact Lisa Sidletsky at the ASPA office at 202-585-4312 or lsidletsky@aspanet.org.

Gain valuable exposure to an

audience of decision-makers and

consumers. Partner with ASPA to

take advantage of opportunities

that will place you at the forefront

of public service and public

administration. ASPA’s sponsorship

options allow you to choose the

activities and events that best meet

your needs and provide you with the

level of exposure to public managers

to help you achieve your goals.

ASPA welcomes your partnership and participation.

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SPONSOR BENEFITSRAINIER$15,000

CASCADE$10,000

OLYMPIC$7,500

EMERALD CITY

$5,000EVERGREEN

$2,500

Complimentary conference registrations (valued at $539 each)

4 3 2 1 50% Discount

Half page color ad in PA TIMES magazine (valued at $750) YES NO NO NO NO

Color ad in the Annual Conference Program (full page advertising valued at $1,600)

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Discount on 8’x10’ Exhibit Booth (Booth valued at $1,425) 100% 100% 50% 25% 10%

Your organization’s name and logo imprinted on sponsored items (ask for details about logo submission deadlines)

YES YES YES YES YES

Prominently displayed signage, including your organization’s name and logo

YES YES YES YES YES

One-time post conference email to all conference attendees (email copy to be provided to ASPA, email distribution by ASPA)

YES YES YES NO NO

Recognition in PA TIMES Online (pre-conference issues) YES YES YES YES YES

Insert in the Annual Conference Tote Bags YES YES YES YES YES

Verbal recognition at Plenary Sessions YES YES YES YES YES

Acknowledgement in slide show prior to Plenary Sessions YES YES YES YES YES

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Full Scholarship

$5,000

Academic Scholarship

$2,500

Merit Scholarship

$1,000

Book Scholarship

$375

Complimentary Conference Registration 1 n/a n/a n/a

Invitation to President’s Reception YES n/a n/a n/a

Color ad in Annual Conference Program

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Discount on 8’x10’ Exhibit Booth 25% NO NO NO

Listing on Conference website YES YES YES YES

Prominently displayed signage, including your organization’s name and logo.

YES YES YES YES

Insert into the Annual Conference Tote Bags YES NO NO NO

FOUNDERS’ FELLOWS PROGRAM

ASPA’s Founders’ Fellows program

offers deserving new professionals

and graduate students learning

opportunities through extensive

professional development. They

gain valuable experience through

participation in ASPA’s mentoring

program, including training on how

to present research and attending

tailored sessions and panels

designed to expand their skills.

Fellows’ works are published in

ASPA’s PA TIMES and they are

given exclusive opportunities to

present on panels, be matched

with mentors and interact with

subject matter experts. The

Founders’ Fellows Program is a

great professional development and

networking opportunity for students

and young professionals in public

administration.

We invite you to support the next generation of public sector leaders by sponsoring a student or young professional.

Questions?Contact Lisa Sidletsky at 202-585-4312 or lsidletsky@aspanet.com

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❏ RAINIER (Please indicate your sponsorship item below) $15,000 Annual Conference Website (exclusive) Exhibit Hall (exclusive) Conference Program (not exclusive)

❏ CASCADE (Please indicate your sponsorship item below) $10,000 Annual conference website (not exclusive) Keynote address Closing plenary Conference USB flash drive Audio/visual at concurrent sessions

❏ OLYMPIC (Please indicate your sponsorship item below) $7,500 Conference portfolio Internet Café/Message Center International Reception Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall – Sunday Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall – Sunday Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall – Sunday evening Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall – Monday Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall – Monday Hotel Keycards

❏EMERALD CITY (Please indicate your sponsorship item below) $5,000 Conference charging station Conference badge holders Conference lanyards Doctoral and New Professional Workshop Doctoral and New Professional Reception Professional development tracks (each; 10 available)

❏EVERGREEN $2,500 Professional development workshops or panels (each; unlimited) Conference key chain sanitizer Awards brochure

PAYMENTFull payment must accompany application. Please return payment and completed application to:

ASPA Sponsorship TD Lockbox American Society for Public Administration, CL500041 PO Box 5007 Merrifield, VA 22116-5007

TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD: Contact Lisa Sidletsky, 202-585-4312. QUESTIONS: Contact Lisa Sidletsky, 202-585-4312.

❏ I have read and agree with the provisions in this exhibitor agreement.

Printed Name _____________________________________________________________Date _______________________________________________________________________

Signature________________________________________________________________

Contact Name (please print legibly):

__________________________________________________________________________

Name and Email for Full Registration (this individual will be provided the complimentary registration):

__________________________________________________________________________

Names and Email for Complimentary Registration (applicable to Rainer, Cascade and Olympic levels:)__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________Company or Agency (as you want it to appear in printed materials and on booth sign)__________________________________________________________________________

Street Address:

__________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________________________________

State: _____________________ Zip: ________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________________________________

Fax:_______________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________

Website:__________________________________________________________________

ASPA 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCEMarch 18-22, 2016

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

FOUNDERS’ FELLOWS SPONSORSHIP Full Scholarship $5,000 Merit Scholarship $1,000

Academic Scholarship $2,500 Book Scholarship $375

NOTE Advertising materials must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2016 to be included in the program book. A deposit equal to half of the sponsorship amount must accompany this application. Remaining half must be paid by Feb. 1, 2016 to be included in printed marketing materials.

SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

CONTACT INFORMATION

A high resolution version of your logo plus 150 word description must be provided by Feb 1, 2016.

ADVERTISER/EXHIBITOR PACKAGES

EXHIBITOR PACKAGES

Engagement Bundle

8’x10’ booth

Full page in conference program

Four ads in PA TIMES

Two sponsorships in The Bridge

Two leaderboards in GovManagement Daily

$6,655

Annual Meeting Bundle

8’x10’ booth

Full page in conference program

Four ads in PA TIMES

$5,295

MORE INFORMATION? Contact Ascend Integrated MediaTim McCormack, tmccormack@ascendintegratedmedia.com or 913-344-1364.

Strengthen your exposure to ASPA

members – and save a bundle – with

these special marketing packages!

Get a booth at the annual meeting

and increase your advertising

exposure year-round in ASPA print

and digital publications. Ensure

that your message reaches the right

people, at the right time, in the right

format!

56%of Exhibit Hall visitors visit to learn about new services and products.

80%of conference

attendees visit

the Exhibit Hall.

ABOUTOUR

MEMBERSASPA has a total membership of 8,000 made up of MANAGERS, SCHOLARS and STUDENTS. Our members hold

a number of positions with decision-making power.

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Elected Officials County Administrators

City Managers

City AdministratorsAssistant City Managers

Mayors

President/CEOsCouncilmen

DeansProfessors

Assistant ProfessorsProgram Directors

Program Chairs

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ADVERTISING INFORMATIONRates are for four-color advertisements

Position Exhibitor Non-ExhibitorBack Cover $2,070 $2,340

Inside Front Cover $1,735 $2,005

Inside Back Cover $1,735 $2,005

SizeFull Page $1,510 $1,665

Half Page $1,015 $1,120

Quarter Page $805 $910

DEADLINESSpace reservations are due Jan. 22, 2016.

MATERIALS ARE DUE FEB. 1, 2016.For mechanical specifications for your ad, please contact your ad representative, Tim McCormack at tmccormack@ascendintegratedmedia.com or 913-344-1367.

Advertise in the most-used media

platform during the ASPA Annual

Conference and reach key decision-

makers and engage buyers.

The Conference Program

includes session dates, times and

descriptions, information about

the Exhibit Hall, as well as details

about presenters, workshops

and special events. In addition

to helping attendees plan their

schedule at the ASPA 2016 Annual

Conference, the program includes

hotel floor plans of meeting rooms,

general information and listing of

conference sponsors.

The program is distributed to

conference attendees and has a shelf

life of at least one year as attendees

and their colleagues use the program

to reference presentations at the

conference.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK

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EXHIBIT HOURSSaturday, March 19 Move-in: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am – 11:30 am Exhibit Hall Grand Opening: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 pm – 6:00 pmSunday, March 20: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am – 6:00 pmMonday, March 21: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

EXHIBITOR RATES

BOOTH CATEGORYUp to

January 22, 2016After

January 22, 2016

Government/ non-profit $1,225.00 $1,325.00

Commercial $1,425.00 $1,725.00

ASPA Sections/chapters $340.00 $340.00

Each 8’x10’ exhibit booth space includes a 6’ skirted table and 2 chairs and a booth sign.

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

The Exhibit Hall hosts publishers,

universities, professional

development providers, membership

associations as well as ASPA

Sections and Chapters. The Exhibit

Hall is carpeted. In addition, there

will be refreshment breaks and prize

drawings in the Hall on Sunday and

Monday.

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111 109 107 105 103 101

311 309 307 305 303 301

210 208 206 204 202 200

211 209 207 205 203 201

310 308 306 304 302 300

11’ Aisle

11’ Aisle

14’ A

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18’ A

isle

11’ Aisle

8’x10’ booths6’ skirted table2 Side chairs1 Waste basketID sign

ENTR

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HOTEL

Ideally situated in downtown Seattle, The Westin Seattle offers the best of the city at your doorstep. With spectacular views of the Puget Sound and Mt. Rainer, it is located only blocks from the flagship Nordstrom Store, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and the Seattle Art Museum. The Westin Seattle contributes to the ultimate Pacific Northwest experience.

A number of sleeping rooms are available at a discounted group rate of $169.00 for single occupancy or $189 for double (plus applicable taxes). The conference rates are available three days prior and three days after the conference.

To make a reservation, call 1-888-627-8513 or go online to https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ASPAconference2016.

TRAVEL

Discount travel is available through Delta Airlines. These discounts are available for travel between March 12 and March 25, 2016.

To book your flight, go to www.delta.com/meetings, select Book Your Flight and enter the ASPA meeting code: NMM6V.

You can also call Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 1-800-328-1111.

Please note that a direct ticketing charge will apply for reservations made by phone.

CAR RENTAL

Hertz is offering discounts on car rentals. To receive a discount, call 1-800-654-2240 or go online to www.hertz.com.

Use discount code, 022Q7727.

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BOOTH FEES

Through After Jan. 22, 2016 Jan. 22, 2016

❏ GOVERNMENT/NONPROFIT $1,225 $1,325

❏ COMMERCIAL $1,425 $1,725

❏ SECTION EXHIBIT* $340 $340

*This is a discounted rate offered to ASPA Sections; complimentary registrations are NOT included. Representatives managing booths must register and pay full registration rate.

❏ If purchasing more than one booth, check here and an ASPA representative will contact you.

BOOTH CHOICES1st __________________ 2nd __________________ 3rd __________________

If none of your choices are available, you will be contacted for alternate selection.

EXHIBITOR PACKAGES

❏ ENGAGEMENT BUNDLE $6,655

(Includes 8x10 booth, full page ad in conference program, four ads in PA TIMES, two sponsorships in The Bridge and two leaderboard ads in GovManagement Daily).

❏ ANNUAL MEETING BUNDLE $5,295

(Includes 8x10 booth, full page ad in conference program, one ad in PA TIMES, one leaderboard ad on ASPA website during conference month)

❏ TOTE BAG INSERT $200 (per item)Exhibitor/advertiser must provide at least 1,000 copies. Sizes may vary. All inserts must be approved by ASPA prior to insertion.

PAYMENTA deposit equal to half of the exhibitor fee must accompany application. Please return payment and completed application to:

ASPA Exhibits C/O Ascend Integrated Media 6710 West 121st, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66209.

To pay by credit card, please contact your media sales representative, Tim McCormack at 913-344-1367.

Paying by credit is secure and easy.

❏ I have read and agree with the provisions in this exhibitor agreement.

Printed Name _____________________________________________________________Date _______________________________________________________________________

Signature________________________________________________________________

Contact Name (please print legibly):

__________________________________________________________________________

Name and Email for Full Registration (this individual will be provided the complimentary registration):

__________________________________________________________________________

Name and Email for Exhibit Hall Representatives (each exhibitor is provided up to two Exhibit Hall passes):

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Company or Agency (as you want it to appear in printed materials and on booth sign)

__________________________________________________________________________

Street Address:

__________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________________________________

State: _____________________ Zip: ________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________________________________

Fax:_______________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________

Website:__________________________________________________________________

EXHIBIT DATES: March 19-21, 2016

A deposit equal to half of the exhibitor fee must accompany this application. Remaining half must be made by Feb. 1, 2016 to be included in printed marketing materials.

CONTACT INFORMATION

ASPA 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCEEXHIBIT DATES: March 19-21, 2016

EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT

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PAYMENTDeposit equal to half of the exhibitor fee must accompany the exhibitor’s application. Payment may be made by check, payable to Ascend, or by credit card – Visa, American Express or MasterCard only. Applicant must be in good standing with ASPA at time of payment. Any and all outstanding invoices must be paid in full prior to the Conference. Remaining payment must be received by Feb 1, 2016.

BOOTH ELIGIBILITYBooth space will be offered first to sponsors and then assigned in order of the date the application is received. Every effort will be made to assign booth as requested by exhibitor. In the event that this is not possible, the exhibitor agrees to accept booth space assigned by ASPA.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONSCancellation requests must be received in writing. No verbal cancellations will be accepted. Cancellations received through 1/31/16 will receive a full refund minus a $100 service fee. Cancellations received after 1/31/16 through 2/16/15 will receive 50% of the registration payment. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after 2/16/15. In the event of exhibitor cancellation, ASPA reserves the right to reassign booth space.

SUBLETTING/SHARING OF SPACESubletting/Sharing of Space – Under no conditions shall exhibitor assign, sublet, or share the whole or a portion of their exhibit space with another firm or organization without prior written approval from ASPA.

ADMISSION TO EXHIBIT HALLEach exhibitor will receive one conference registration and up to two Exhibit Hall only passes for booth representatives. Only individuals identified as exhibitors will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall during set-up times. Exhibitors will be allowed into the Exhibit Hall 30 minutes prior to hall opening. During exhibit hours, only attendees with proper identification (ASPA conference badge) will be allowed in the Hall. For safety reasons, children under the age of sixteen (16) are not allowed in the Exhibit Hall.

INDEMNIFICATIONExhibitor agrees to conduct its activities upon the premises so as not to endanger any person or property and agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless ASPA, their agents, employees, offcers, directors, staff and members of any and all claims for loss, injury, or damage to persons of property arising out of the activities conducted on the part of exhibitor or any of its agents, employees, contractors, or any other person entering the premises with the express or implied invitation or permission of the exhibitor. Exhibitor assumes responsibility and agrees to indemnify and defend the client and the hotel and their respective employees and agents against any claims or expenses arising out of the use of the exhibition premises. The exhibitor understands that neither the client nor the hotel maintains insurance covering the exhibitor’s property and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance.

INSURANCEASPA assumes no responsibility for the safety or protection of exhibitor’s property while in transit to and from the conference site, nor while at the conference. Exhibitors are responsible for security of their booth(s) and loss or damage to their property during published hours the show is open to attendees and exhibitors. It is recommended that exhibitors obtain adequate insurance coverage at their own expense for property loss or damage and liability for personal injury.

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITSASPA reserves the right to fix the time for installation of exhibit prior to exhibition opening and the dismantling of exhibit at close of exhibition. Exhibitor agrees to have display set-up completed prior to opening of Exhibit Hall hours. Further, exhibitor agrees not to dismantle exhibit or do any packaging before the close of posted exhibit show hours.

ARRANGEMENT OF EXHIBITSExhibit space is 8’ x 10’. All exhibits must conform to these space limitations. Exhibitor will be provided with an offcial exhibitor’s kit prior to conference. This kit will describe standard equipment provided as part of exhibit contract but also offer information regarding purchasing of additional services to include, but not limited to electricity, telephone, cleaning, etc.

TOTE BAG INSERTSAny company wishing to have a flyer or promotional item (that they supply) inserted into the tote bag may do so for an additional $200.00 per item. These item(s) must first be approved by ASPA. Once approved, additional logistics will be provided.

BOOTH REGULATIONSExhibitor acknowledges responsibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act and agrees to make their booth accessible to handicapped persons. Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold ASPA and host facility harmless against any costs, losses, penalties, damages, including, but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, which may be incident to, arise out of or be caused by exhibitor’s failure to comply with this Act.

All booths must be manned during Exhibit Hall hours.

No fixture or equipment will be placed where it will block the sight of another exhibitor unless mutually agreed upon by the exhibiting company’s onsite contact.

Aisles and exits shall be kept clean and free of obstructions, empty packing containers, wrapping or display materials must be removed from the Exhibit Hall during exhibit hours.

Amplified music, vocal presentations, radios or any other noisemaking machines are permitted if not audible in neighboring booths or causing an annoyance or disruption to adjacent exhibitors. ASPA will have final decision regarding use of any such noise making machines.

Exhibitor agrees to abide by all show management rules as set forth by ASPA.

Authorized Signature:

_______________________________________________________________________

Date:__________________________________________________________________

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 700 • Washington, DC 20004 Telephone: 202-585-4312 • Fax: 202-638-4952 • E-mail: lsidletsky@aspanet.org

EXHIBITOR TERMS