Thank you for your interest in partnering with us for the 2018 Service Club Leaders Conference.

This unique event has one purpose – to provide an educational and knowledge network platform for those organizations that unite citizens to engage in service, advocacy, and the advancement of people.

These organizations represent 4,000,000 members throughout the world who spend approximately USD12 billion dollars annually in meetings and events business, and conduct countless business service transactions in areas such as technology, finance, marketing, and more.

The Service Club Leaders Conference (SCLC) is a not only a great vehicle to showcase your business or destination, it’s also a way to give back to these remarkable organizations that do so much to make our world a better place.

The conference is a small and intimate event. Participation is exclusive to the top executive leaders from approximately 20 service organizations. Typically, 80-100 individuals attend representing the top levels of leadership, both volunteer and employed, who hold the most significant influence in purchasing decisions. This means your sponsorship dollars can be best leveraged at this event, compared to similar opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in supporting this event, and for helping the service club organizations of the world train their leadership. If you are interested in learning more and to sign up for a sponsorship, please contact Gail Weller at [email protected].

On behalf of the entire SCLC Steering Committee, we look forward to working with you.

Tracey Edwards CEO The National Exchange Club

www.sclconference.org

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SERVICE CLUB LEADERS CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

Event November 15-17, 2018 at the Nugget Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada, USA.

Sponsorship Opportunity

This event is a private event conducted by our members. We seek sponsorships in order to ensure that our operating costs are covered. In most instances, you will work direct with the venues to pay for your sponsorship items, thus you better control the cost and experience of your sponsorship. For reference see: http://www.nuggetcasinoresort.com/catering-en.html

In exchange, your organization will be provided with:  Full access to the event including education, tours and evening events (based on negotiated level of sponsorship)  Opportunity to engage with our participants and follow up with a post event outreach (to organization’s executive staff, not volunteer leaders)  Recognition on www.sclconference.org  Recognition in event program – listed in event schedule and logo on sponsor acknowledgment page  Introduction of speaker, if sponsoring speaker  Five minute presentation, video, or speech if hosting a breakfast, lunch or dinner; three minute for coffee break or hospitality suite  Ability to provide promotional materials with a registration gift or room drop item

Destinations will have the ability to remain informed and be included on future bid processes for the SCLC event.

Sponsorship Opportunities Thursday 11/15 Friday 11/16 Saturday 11/17 Sunday 11/18 Service Project N/A N/A N/A Speakers & AV N/A N/A Registration gift/ In-room dropped gifts N/A Breakfast N/A N/A AM and PM coffee breaks N/A N/A Lunch N/A N/A Dinner N/A Transportation for evening dinners and destination tour N/A Grab and Go Breakfast N/A N/A N/A Destination tour N/A N/A Hospitality suite N/A

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The Service Club Leaders Conference is comprised of, and admits to membership, those national or international organizations or federations of local community-serving clubs in which service-minded individuals have voluntarily banded together to create and strengthen cultural, spiritual, moral, business, and ethical standards and, through fellowship and altruism, to serve the citizens of their communities and nations.

ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. A global service organization founded in 1917, Altrusa International, Inc. is relevant to many civic-minded people who are interested in creating better communities. Last year, Altrusans proudly gave over a million volunteer hours around the world, including clubs in the , , , England, Bermuda, Ireland, India, New Zealand and Russia. We attract civic-minded leaders who want to better their communities by addressing local needs. We currently have approximately 9,000+ members in 9 countries.

AMERICAN MENSA, LTD. American Mensa has over 57,000 members and an operating budget of $4.1 million. Founded in 1960, the only qualification for membership is a score in the top two percent of the general population on a standardized intelligence test. The Mensa Foundation supports research, scholarships and other activities around the world.

ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary Harriman, The Junior League has evolved into one of the oldest, largest and most effective women’s volunteer organizations in the world, encompassing 150,000 women in 292 Leagues in four countries.

CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL Civitan International, founded in 1917 and based in Birmingham, Alabama is dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. Civitan International is comprised of member clubs organized in communities across the United States and 37 countries all working to assist those affected by mental retardation and developmental disabilities through direct financial support and hands on projects.

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COSMOPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL Cosmopolitan International was founded in 1918 in Kansas City, as a civic service club. Since the early 1970’s, Cosmopolitan has been dedicated to the fight against diabetes. To that end, Cosmo members and clubs have established several internationally recognized centers that are striving for the cure of this dreaded disease. Cosmopolitan has been a part of the development of most major advances in the care of diabetic patients and continues to support research for a cure both at our centers and beyond.

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL Since 1915 Kiwanis clubs, located in 75 nations, have helped their communities in countless ways. Each community’s needs are different — so each Kiwanis club is different. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis Club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage nearly 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$107 million every year for communities, families and projects. Kiwanis Clubs focus on changing the world by serving children, one child and one community at a time.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL Founded in 1917, The Association’s motto is “We Serve.” Lions are men and women of community service clubs, who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes and making their community better. With more than 46,000 strong, these local clubs are part of the world’s largest service organization with over 1.35 million members serving more than 208 countries and areas. Lions are best known for their sight-related programs including SightFirst, the world’s largest blindness prevention program. Lions also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects – including caring for the environment, feeding the hunger, aiding seniors and the disabled.

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL Moose is an international organization or men and women, dedicated to caring for young and old, brining communities closer together and celebrating life. With a combined membership of over 1,000,000 members, our presence is felt in over 1,500 communities across all 50 states and four Canadian provinces, plus Great Britain and Bermuda.

NATIONAL AMBUCS, INC Founded in 1922, National AMBUCS, Inc., is a national charitable service organization, dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. Programs include the AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle program, Scholarships for Therapists, ramp building, and myriad other community service projects.

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The National Exchange Club Founded in 1911, The National Exchange Club is the only service organization exclusively serving communities in the United States. More than 650 local-level clubs throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico provide individuals with opportunities to use their time and talents to benefit their communities, and the country as a whole. Through projects in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Programs, and the organization’s National Project - the prevention of child abuse - members strive to inspire communities to become better places to live.

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Optimist Clubs around the world are dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.

PILOT INTERNATIONAL Founded in Macon, GA in 1921 on the principles of “Friendship and Service,” Pilot International is home to over 16,000 adult and youth members in clubs across the US, The Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Singapore and South Africa. Committed to “Do More, Care More, and Be More,” for their communities every day, Pilots provide financial and hands-on support for numerous national and local initiatives in the areas of Brain Safety & Fitness, Caring for Families in Times of Need and Youth Leadership & Development through our vibrant Anchor Club program.

QUOTA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Quota International’s 6,000 members change lives through service and friendship for deaf, hard-of-hearing and disadvantaged women and children in local communities around the world. Founded in 1919, Quota International is one of the oldest international service organizations for women. Today, membership also includes men and youth in North America, South America, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Quota’s motto, “We Share,” guides members to develop friendships, encourage others, and promote international understanding.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service Above Self. Rotary clubs are open to people of all cultures and ethnicities and are not affiliated with any political or religious organizations.

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RURITAN NATIONAL Ruritan is a network of clubs serving the local community through five service committees: business and professions, citizenship and patriotism, environment, social development and public services.

SERTOMA For more than 100 years Sertoma, as a collection of people acting as one, creates change for the betterment of all. Our collective voice has no power or influence if others can’t hear it. Our passion is to create a world where everyone who chooses can hear us. That passion compels us to raise awareness of our cause, educate those willing to understand, and support those whose lives can be improved through better hearing health.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that improves the lives of women and girls. Soroptimist envisions a world where women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential. More than 100,000 members and supporters in 20 countries and territories invest in the dreams of women and girls through access to education. Soroptimist’s main program, Live Your Dream, Education and Training Awards for Women, has disbursed about $30 million to almost 20,000 women since 1972.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization's membership is 313,000 strong, with 14,650 clubs in 126 countries.. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience.

UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER The United States Junior Chamber exists for active young citizen’s ages 18-40 who bring energy and insight to solving problems locally and around the world. WE believe we can and should address the needs of others. Our mission is to empower young active citizens to create positive change in their communities. Our members offer targeted, sustainable solutions that achieve results. From poverty to illiteracy to the UN Millennium Development Goals, our members tackle serious issues without hesitation. Junior Chamber International is our international arm with nearly 200,000 young active citizens and over five million alumni. JCI chapters are spread over more than 5,000 local communities and over 100 countries around the world.

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WOMEN’S OVERSEAS SERVICE LEAGUE The Women’s Overseas Service League is the only national patriotic organization for all women who have served overseas in or with the U.S. armed forces. It was formed in 1921 by women who served overseas during World War I. From its founding, WOSL members have remained committed to the concept of patriotic service, which continues to be the heart of the organization. Members fulfill the purpose of the organization by supporting a variety of charitable projects throughout the nation, such as VA hospitals, Red Cross, USO, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Operation SAM care packages, and many others.

Y'S MEN INTERNATIONAL Founded in Toledo, Ohio, USA, in 1922 to support a local YMCA, Y’s Men’s International (YMI) is a worldwide fellowship of persons of all faiths working together in mutual respect and affection, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and with a common loyalty to the Young Men’s Christian Association, striving through active service to develop, encourage and provide leadership to build a better world for all mankind. Since Y’s men international has been given a special consultative status with the council of UN ECOSOC, YMI has been focused on the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) project and has been operated with the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) in African countries.

ZONTA INTERNATIONAL Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to empower women worldwide through service and advocacy. With 30,000 members belonging to nearly 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 66 countries, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at promoting women in the professions.

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SERVICE CLUB LEADER CONFERENCE HISTORY

The first meeting of the SCLC took place in 1961 in , Illinois. The event served as a remarkable platform for likeminded organizations founded on the principle of serving others to come together and discuss trends and deliver educational opportunities. To this day, the organization functions as a coalition of member organizations led by an elected steering committee for the purpose of convening an annual meeting. The history of event locations and chairing organizations is as follows:

1961 - Chicago, Illinois - Kiwanis International 1962 - Washington, DC - The National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. 1963 - St. Louis, Missouri -Optimist International 1963 - Chicago, Illinois - Altrusa International 1964 - Fort Worth, Texas - Cosmopolitan International 1965 - Chicago, Illinois - Lions International 1966 - Toledo, Ohio - The National Exchange Club 1967 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - The Association of Kinsmen Clubs 1968 - Tulsa, Oklahoma - The United States Jaycees 1969 - Birmingham, Alabama - Civitan International 1970 - Kansas City, Missouri - Sertoma International 1971 - Macon, Georgia - Pilot Club International 1972 - Geneva, Switzerland - Y’s Men International 1973 - White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia - Ruritan National 1974 - Anaheim, California - Toastmasters International 1975 - Chicago, Illinois - Zonta International 1976 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Soroptimist International of the Americas 1977 - Washington, DC - Quota International 1978 - Birmingham, Alabama - Civitan International (2nd time) 1979 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - The Association of Kinsmen Clubs (2nd time) 1980 - Chicago, Illinois - Kiwanis International (2nd time) 1981 - St. Louis, Missouri - Optimist International (2nd time) 1982 - Itasca, Illinois - Rotary International 1983 - Anaheim, California - Toastmasters International (2nd time) 1984 - White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia - Ruritan National (2nd time) 1985 - Miami, Florida - Jaycees International 1986 - Atlanta, Georgia - Pilot International (2nd time) 1987 - Chicago, Illinois - Zonta International (2nd time) 1988 - Adelaide, Qld., Australia - Association of Apex Clubs of Australia 1989 - Los Angeles, California - Toastmasters International (3rd time) 1990 - , Indiana - Kiwanis International (3rd time) 1991 - Kansas City, Missouri - Sertoma International (2nd time) 1992 - St. Louis, Missouri - Optimist International (3rd time) 1993 - White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia - Ruritan National (3rd time) 1994 - Greensboro, - National AMBUCS, Inc. 1995 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada (3rd time) and Canadian Progress Club 1996 - Palm Desert, California - Toastmasters International (4th time) 1997 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Soroptimist International of the Americas (2nd time) 1998 - Evanston, Illinois - Rotary International (2nd time) 1999 - San Diego, California - Toastmasters International (5th time) 2000 - Atlanta, Georgia - Civitan International (3rd time) and Pilot International (3rd time) 2001 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - National AMBUCS, Inc. (2nd time) and Ruritan National (4th time) 2002 - Cleveland, Ohio - The National Exchange Club (2nd Time) 2003 - Fort Worth, Texas - American Mensa, Ltd. 2004 - Geneva, Switzerland - Soroptimist International of Europe and Y's Men International (2nd time) 2005 - Kansas City, Missouri - Sertoma International (3rd time) 2006 - Washington, DC - General Federation of Women's Clubs 2007 - Chicago, Illinois - Rotary International (3rd time) and Zonta International (3rd time) 2008 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Soroptimist International of the Americas (3rd time) 2009 - Austin, Texas - American Mensa, Ltd. (2nd time) 2010 - Cancun, - Civitan International (4th time) 2011 - St. Louis, Missouri - Optimist International (4th time) 2012 - , - Pilot International (4th time) 2013 - Indianapolis, Indiana - Kiwanis International (4th time) 2014 - Chicago, Illinois - Lions International (2nd time) 2015 - Biloxi, MS - Sertoma (4th time) and National AMBUCS (3rd time) 2016 – Louisville, KY – Altrusa (2nd time) 2017 – Cincinnati, OH - Soroptimist International of the Americas (4th time) and Zonta International (4th time) 2018 – Reno, NV – The National Exchange Club (3rd time) 8