The Association For Challenge Course Technology

The Association for Challenge Course Technology

24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo

Exhibitor ~ Sponsorship ~ Advertising Prospectus

Orlando, Florida Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) 24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Orlando, Florida January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) www.acctinfo.org

What is a Challenge Course? The challenge course industry grew out of a desire to implement a wilderness type experience in a fixed setting, as opposed to an expedition. A Challenge Course is a facility or facilities consisting of one or more elements that challenge participants as part of a supervised educational, recreational, or therapeutic curriculum.

About the Sponsor The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is a non-profit trade organization serving the global challenge course industry since 1993. ACCT is a recognized standards developer by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ACCT proudly serves as the voice for the Challenge Course industry.

Conference Features The 24th Annual International Conference and Expo will feature more than 100 workshops; pre- conference, keynote speaker, discussion forums, challenge course tours and the “famed” Builder’s Olympics. This conference also features an awards ceremony, hosted receptions, challenge course forensics table, plus a perennial highlight – The Exhibition!

Focus on the Market ACCT’s 2600+ members are the largest representative group in the challenge course industry. ACCT’s 41 accredited Professional Vendor Members (PVM’s) are the largest number of accredited challenge course builders in the world.

Exhibitors will access - 900+ Professionals / Key Purchasing Decision-makers including:

Course Owners and Operators / Canopy-Zip Line Tour Professionals / Trainers-Testers Facilitators/ Builders / Installers / Manufacturers / Insurance-Risk Management Representatives / Attorneys / Higher Education Faculty / K-12 School Teachers / Park District Personnel / Camp Personnel / Programmers / Social Services Agency Officials YMCA / Boy Scouts of America / Girl Scouts of America / Hospitals / Law Enforcement /Military / Consultants / Entrepreneurs / Ski Resort Owners and many others interested in challenge courses!

EXPO EXHIBIT HOURS 24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Orlando, Florida January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) www.acctinfo.org

Format / Exhibit Hours

Move-In Wed. 1/29 12 – 5pm Thur. 1/30 8am - 3pm

Exhibit Open Thur. 1/30 6 - 9pm 6-8pm Hosted Reception

Fri. 1/31 12 – 9pm 10am-12pm Client Appointments Only 12-6pm Coffee Breaks 6-8pm Hosted Reception

Sat. 2/1 10am - 3pm Coffee Breaks / Prize Drawings

Sat. 2/1 3-7pm Exhibit Dismantle

Hotel: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld 800 266-9432 $169 Single/Double ~ $189 Triple ~ $209 Quad www.renaissanceseaworldorlando.com Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ACCT2014

Rates Include Bonus Exhibitor Benefits

. (1) Free Full Conference Registration Per Booth

. Post Conference Attendee Mailing List

. Discount on Program Advertising

. Earn Valuable Exhibitor Priority Points for future ACCT Exhibitions . Recognition in Conference Materials For Exhibit ~ Advertising ~ Sponsorship Details . Product / Service Description in Program ACCT Exhibit Management . Complimentary communal “take-one” literature display c/o Exhibit Promotions Plus, Inc. for Sponsors / Advertisers 11620 Vixens Path . Perimeter Security and Carpeted Exhibit Hall Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-997-0763 Fax: 410-997-0764 email: [email protected] www.acctinfo.org | www.epponline.com 24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Orlando, Florida January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) www.acctinfo.org

EXHIBIT HALL APPLICATION and CONTRACT [A]

Company/ Organization:

Exhibitor Contact for Directory:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Telephone: Fax: Email:

Contact Signature: Website:

Reserved by: Title: Date:

[B] 10’w x 10’d Exhibit Booth Includes booth furnishing package - 6 foot skirted table, 2 side chairs and waste basket. (PVM Exhibitors are entitled to two full conference registrations and one complimentary exhibit hall pass. Non-PVM Exhibitors are entitled to one full conference registration and one exhibit hall only pass.)

ATTENTION: EXHIBIT BOOTH PERSONNEL MUST REGISTER SEPARATE FROM THIS CONTRACT.

On or Before 9-13-13 To order exhibit space select your membership category below for pricing structure. Please indicate the number of booths and calculate total price.

PVM $825 x # of in-line booths = $ (Total) $975 x # of corner booths = $ (Total)

ACCT Member $950 x # of in-line booths = $ (Total) $1100 x # of corner booths = $ (Total)

Non Member $1150 x # of in-line booths = $ (Total) $1300 x # of corner booths = $ (Total) After 9-13-13 To order exhibit space select your membership category below for pricing structure. Please indicate the number of booths and calculate total price.

PVM $900 x # of in-line booths = $ (Total) $1100 x # of corner booths = $ (Total)

ACCT Member $1025 x # of in-line booths = $ (Total) $1175 x # of corner booths = $ (Total)

Non Member $1225 x # of in-line booths = $ (Total) $1375 x # of corner booths = $ (Total)

Preferred Location(s): #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

Products/Firms you prefer to be in close proximity: Products/firms you prefer NOT to be in close proximity

1st Choice: 1st Choice: 24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Orlando, Florida January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) www.acctinfo.org

2nd Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 3rd Choice

[C] COMMUNAL “TAKE-ONE” LITERATURE DISPLAY $125 FREE for Sponsors / Advertisers

[D] Complimentary Exhibitor Directory Listing: Product / Service Description

Contact Name to be listed in Directory:

Title: Telephone:

Fax: Email: Website:

[E] Terms & Method of Payment/Cancellation Policy: $200 non-refundable deposit per booth is due with application or within 2 weeks of invoice date. The balance is due no later than 9/30/13. There is a 25% of total booth cost cancellation fee if cancellation is received from 7/30/13 to 10/30/13. Cancellations received after 10/30/13 will result in a full forfeiture of the total cost of exhibit space and / or an obligation to pay the full rental fee. A cancellation must be received in writing by ACCT Exhibit Management to be valid. This policy is in effect regardless of the circumstance surrounding a cancellation.

[F] Payment Information: Method of Payment (Check One) Check payable to Exhibit Promotions Plus, Inc. Visa MasterCard AMEX

AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED AT TIME OF APPLICATION? $ USD Billing and Payment Information

Credit Card #: Exp. Date:

Cardholder Name:

Card Billing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Telephone: Cardholder Email: Phone: (410) 997-0763 Submit Form to: ACCT Exhibit Management (301) 596-3028 c/o Exhibit Promotions Plus Fax: (410) 997-0764 11620 Vixens Path [email protected] Ellicott City, MD 21042-1539 Web: www.acctinfo.org www.epponline.com 24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Orlando, Florida January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) www.acctinfo.org

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION and CONTRACT A. Sponsorship Levels (See Sponsorship Brochure for more information)

Diamond Level Sponsor - $7,500 (Maximum of ** Promotional item in conference give away bag 3) ** Named as Presenting Sponsor on all Conference Platinum Level Sponsor - $3,500 Signage ** Full-page advertisement in conference ** Full-page advertisement in conference program program ** Speaking Opportunity (example – keynote ** Two Complimentary full conference introduction) registrations ** Three Complimentary full conference registrations ** Promotional item in conference give away bag (w/meal plan) Gold Level Sponsor - $2,500 Silver Level Sponsor- $1,500 ** Half-page advertisement in conference program ** Quarter-page advertisement in conference ** One Complimentary full conference registrations program

** Repeat exposure to 900+ attendees ** Recognition announcement during conference ** Sponsor logo inside program cover ** Pre/Post Conference attendee mailing list ** Free “Take-One literature display ** Inclusion on conference signage/conference promotional ** Exhibit Space Preference Priority Points material ** Link to your webpage on ACCT website

B. Unique Additional Sponsorship Recognition Opportunities (Includes basic sponsorship benefits)

Coffee Break Thurs. $1000 | Fri. AM $1000 | Fri. PM $1000 | Sat. PM $1000 Conference Bags - Includes one complimentary full conference registration $1500 plus cost of item Name Tag Lanyards - Includes one complimentary full conference registration $1500 plus cost of item Sponsor’s Information

Organization:

Contact: Title:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Tel: Fax: Email: Website: C. Logo Specifications – Firm Deadline January 1, 2014 | Submit your logo electronically to [email protected]. The logo will be placed in the conference program. Mechanical requirements: Full Page – 7 ½”w x 10”h Half Page – Horizontal 7 ½”w x 4 7/8”h Half Page – Vertical 3 5/8”w x 10”h Quarter Page – Horizontal 7 ½” w x 2 3/8”h Quarter Page – Vertical 3 5/8”w x 4 7/8”h D. Payment Terms - 50% of payment is due with application or within 30 days of invoice. Final 50% is due 9/30/13. Cancellations for sponsorships must be received in writing. Cancellations of sponsorships after 9/30/13 will not receive any refund and will be responsible for the full sponsorship fee. E. Payment Information Total Payment (All accounts must be paid by) $ U.S. Funds (to be charged at this time) Method of payment (check one) Check (Payable to Exhibit Promotions Plus) VISA Master Card American Express Payment Information 24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Orlando, Florida January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) www.acctinfo.org

Cardholder Name:

Billing Address: City: State: Zip:

Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Sec. Code:

Telephone #: Email: Return application/check payable to: Exhibit Promotion Plus | 11620 Vixens Path Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-997-0763 – Fax: 410-997-0764 | [email protected]

PROGRAM ADVERTISING APPLICATION and CONTRACT

COPY DUE: 12/15/13

$1200 Back Cover (exclusive) Full Color $300 Half Page Ad – Horizontal (7 ½” w x 4 7/8” h)

$900 Inside Front Cover (exclusive) Full Color $300 Half Page Ad – Vertical (3 5/8” w x 10” h)

$900 Inside Back Cover (exclusive Full Color $225 Quarter Page Ad – Horizontal (7 ½” w x 2 3/8” h)

$400 Full Page Ad (7 ½” wide x 10” high) $225 Quarter page Ad – Vertical (3 5/8” w x 4 7/8” h)

$175 Business Card Size Ad – (3 ½” w x 2” h)

TERMS OF PAYMENT: Payment in full must be received no later than 10/30/13. If an ad is cancelled, there is a $200 cancellation fee. A cancellation must be received in writing by ACCT Exhibit Management to be valid. This policy is in effect regardless of the circumstance surrounding a cancellation. AUCTION

AUCTION - Each year ACCT sponsors a Silent and Live Auction. Proceeds support programs such as conference scholarships and research grants. Companies donating items are identified next to each item and recognized at the Closing Dinner. The Live Auction will contain 8-10 Large Ticket Items. Exhibitors are encouraged to donate a valuable item or service for this unique and popular event. Identify your donated item below and bring it to the conference. Donated items will be accepted in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, January 30th. Feel free to bring/ship additional items to the conference!

Donor Company: Donor Email:

First Name: Last Name:

Donated Item (s): Approx. Value(s): $ □ Live Auction □ Silent Auction

Payment Information: Total Payment $ U.S. Funds (to be charged at this time) Method of payment (check one) Check (Payable to Exhibit Promotions Plus) VISA Master Card American Express

Payment Information

Cardholder Name:

Billing Address: City: State: Zip: 24th Annual ACCT International Conference & Expo Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Orlando, Florida January 30-February 2, 2014 (Exhibit Dates: 1/30-2/1) www.acctinfo.org

Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Sec. Code:

Telephone #: Email:

Return application/check payable to: Exhibit Promotion Plus | 11620 Vixens Path Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-997-0763 – Fax: 410-997-0764 | [email protected]

CURRENT ~ PRIOR EXHIBITORS

Abee ~ Absolutely Experiential ~ Advanced Wire Rope Inspection ~ Adventure Construction & Consulting ~ Adventure Office ~ Adventure Rope Gear ~ Adventure Tech ~ AdventureRes ~ Aerial Adventure Technologies ~ Aerial Designs ~ Alpine Towers ~ Altus Outdoor Concept ~ Association for Experiential Education ~ Bell Structural Solutions ~ Beyond Ropes ~ Blue Ridge Learning Centers ~ Bonsai Design ~ Bornack ~ Boy Scouts of America ~ Carrick Engineering ~ Challenge Design Innovations ~ Challenge Options ~ Challenge Towers ~ Challenge Works ~ Clic-It ~ Climb Works ~ CMI ~ Cornerstone Designs ~ Darby Adventure Systems ~ Deimos Zip Harness ~ Deus Rescue ~ DropZone ~ Edelrid North America ~ Eurobungy USA ~ Experiential Resources ~ Experiential Systems ~ Fotaflo ~ French Creek Production ~ Fusion Climb ~ Get a Grip Adventures ~ Gripple ~ Hibbs Hallmark ~ High 5 Adventure Learning Center ~ High Adventure Program ~ Huskie Industrial Tools ~ International Safety Components ~ Kanopeo GmbH ~ Landmark Learning ~ Leahy & Associates ~ Liberty Mountain ~ Misty Mountain Threadworks ~ New Frontiers ~ Next Element Consulting ~ On-The Ropes ~ Outbound Software ~ Outdoor Ventures ~ Peak Trading ~ Pelican Rope ~ Petzl America ~ Phoenix Experiential Designs ~ Pigeon Mountain Industries ~ Powerfan & Perfect Descent Auto Belay ~ Preferred Safety Products ~ Project Adventure ~ Resmark Systems ~ Roperoller ~ Ropes Park Equipment ~ Saferoller ~ Sherrill Tree ~ Signature Research ~ Sleadd Adventures Technologies ~ Spectrum Sports International ~ Sterling Rope ~ Stratus ~ Synergo ~ Tes ~ The Adventure Guild ~ The Petra Cliffs Group ~ Third Season Consulting ~ Training Wheels ~ Treehouses.com ~ Tree-Mendous Forest ~ TrueBlue Auto Belays ~ TufTug Products ~ US Graphics ~ US Rigging ~ Vision Leadership ~ Wood N Barnes Publishing ~ Worldwide Enterprises ~ Xecu Group ~ Xtrem Aventures ~ Zip-Flyer ~ zipSTOP Zipline Braking System ~ Zipwire Worldwide Enterprises

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