APSA 2008 Support Opportunities

Traditional Supporter $3,000
Traditional Supporters help APSA bring together the many key elements of a successful meeting. Your presence will be felt by delegates throughout the meeting and remembered appreciatively long after. Available supported events include the Wine and Cheese Poster Reception, Refreshment Breaks, Breakfasts, the Companion Program and daily audiovisual equipment.

Traditional Supporters receive the following recognition:

• Description (up to 100 words) of your organization in the Final Program †
• Organization name and logo on signs in function area during the supported program
• Organization name in the Preliminary and Final Programs†
• Acknowledgement on scrolling slides in the meeting room with other supporters of the same level
• Acknowledgement on signs in the registration area with other supporters
• Organization name in a thank you message on the APSA Web site following the annual meeting and via e-mail to all APSA members
• President’s acknowledgement from the podium, recognizing your organization as a supporter of the annual meeting
• Right to include the APSA logo with the phrase “Proud Supporter of the American Pediatric Surgical Association’s 39th Annual Meeting” on organization materials distributed between Feb. 9 and June 1, 2008.

Silver Supporter $5,000
Silver Supporters enjoy the option of supporting either a traditional educational session or a networking event. These opportunities provide remarkable visibility at the APSA Annual Meeting. Potential events include the annual Golf Tournament, Fun Run, Tennis Tournament and the Robert E. Gross Lecture. Or, enjoy time speaking with APSA members at your own industry-sponsored session.

Silver Supporters enjoy the following benefits:

• Description (up to 100 words) of your organization in the Final Program †
• Organization name and logo on signs in function area during the supported program
• Organization name in the Preliminary and Final Programs†
• Acknowledgement on scrolling slides in the meeting room with other supporters of the same level
• Acknowledgement on signs in the registration area with other supporters
• Organization name in a thank you message on the APSA Web site following the annual meeting and via e-mail to all APSA members
• President’s acknowledgement from the podium, recognizing your organization as a supporter of the annual meeting
• Right to include the APSA logo with the phrase “Proud Supporter of the American Pediatric Surgical Association’s 39th Annual Meeting” on organization materials distributed between Feb. 9 and May 31, 2008
• Link to your organization Web site from the APSA Web site following the annual meeting

Gold Supporter $12,000
This high-visibility support level offers a variety of events, each one attracting the highest attendance levels at the meeting. Available supporter events include the APSA Welcome Reception, President’s Reception and the annual Unedited Video Surgery Luncheon.

Gold Supporters enjoy the following benefits:

• Description (up to 100 words) of your organization in the Final Program †
• Organization name and logo on signs in function area during the supported program
• Organization name in the Preliminary and Final Programs†
• Acknowledgement on scrolling slides in the meeting room with other supporters of the same level
• Acknowledgement on signs in the registration area with other supporters
• Organization name in a thank you message on the APSA Web site following the annual meeting and via e-mail to all APSA members
• President’s acknowledgement from the podium, recognizing your organization as a supporter of the annual meeting
• Right to include the APSA logo with the phrase “Proud Supporter of the American Pediatric Surgical Association’s 39th Annual Meeting” on organization materials distributed between Feb. 9 and May 31, 2008
• Link to your organization Web site from the APSA Web site following the annual meeting
• Exhibit booth at the annual meeting, including three complimentary badges

Platinum Supporter $25,000
This exclusive, premiere support opportunity ensures that your organization will receive top visibility at the APSA 39th Annual Meeting. Become the only Platinum Supporter and receive top recognition during the meeting.

Platinum Supporters enjoy the following benefits:

• Description (up to 100 words) of your organization in the Final Program †
• Organization name and logo on signs in function area during the supported program
• Organization name in the Preliminary and Final Programs†
• Acknowledgement on scrolling slides in the meeting room with other supporters of the same level
• Acknowledgement on signs in the registration area with other supporters
• Organization name in a thank you message on the APSA Web site following the annual meeting and via e-mail to all APSA members
• President’s acknowledgement from the podium, recognizing your organization as a supporter of the annual meeting
• Right to include the APSA logo with the phrase “Proud Supporter of the American Pediatric Surgical Association’s 39th Annual Meeting” on organization materials distributed between Feb. 9 and May 31, 2008
• Link to your organization Web site from the APSA Web site following the annual meeting
• Exhibit booth at the annual meeting, including three complimentary badges
• Tote bag with your organization name and logo distributed to each meeting attendee at registration

† Names are included in the Preliminary and Final Programs if APSA headquarters receives an exhibit contract on or before the editorial deadlines. The deadline for the Preliminary Program is Jan. 9, 2008. The deadline for the Final Program is Feb. 1, 2008.

Hospitality Suite/Event Scheduling
Exhibitors and supporters are encouraged to host hospitality suites or other events during the APSA Annual Meeting. However, these events cannot conflict with any scheduled APSA Annual Meeting activities. Meeting hours are 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday. Contact APSA for more information.

Updated: February 27, 2008