Managing Rivers in Changing Times:
Training Tomorrow's River Professionals
Welcome Sponsors and Exhibitors!
Dear Friends of our Nation’s Rivers,
We seek your support and participation in what promises to be our most open and enthusiastic professional development and networking event ever to benefit the management of North America’s rivers. RMS offers you as a sponsor a unique opportunity to interact and be a part of the leadership responsible for our rivers great and small, rural and urban. River professionals are planning and implementing comprehensive resource enhancement, land use and river master plans every day. They have purchasing authority for river equipment; lead and/or promote trips down rivers for research, outdoor fitness or awareness; manage commercial permits on both federal and state managed rivers; and mentor tomorrow’s river leaders.
Please review the Sponsorship Program at this link 2014 RMS Sponsorship Program and Contract or below to determine how you can create new opportunity for your organization and contribute to the success of River Connections: Managing Rivers in Changing Climes. We offer an array of sponsorship levels and we will all we can to help you meet your objectives. When you have decided to be a 2014 Sponsor or Exhibitor, let us know by either
1) Print fill out and mail the 2014 "fillable" Sponsorship / Exhibitor Form or
2) Link to the Online 2014 Sponsorship / Exhibitor Form to pay for your sponsorship securely, online today.
Either method allows you to pay by credit card or by check payable to River Management Society.
A silent auction of donated gear, trips, and services will take place during the week, and a live auction of selected items will be conducted Thursday evening, April 17th. Donations (e.g., auction and gift items) may be tax-deductible.
Thank you for your support: we look forward to seeing you in April!
Sincerely, in support of rivers,
Rob White
2014 Sponsorship Chair
Special Sponsor Recognition
Awards Luncheon Tuesday, April 15 - This event will honor individuals who have contributed significantly to river management
Breaks and Exhibitor Showcase - Breaks and the Poster Session / Exhibitor Showcase will offer opportunities to meet, exchange ideas and continue discussions that begin in the workshop sessions.
Student Sponsorship - The future of our well-managed rivers relies on today’s students who will be tomorrow’s leaders. Help a student attend the symposium as a full participant in the name of your organization. He or she will learn important information, and have an opportunity to create professional contacts that will last a lifetime.
Silent Auction - Display your brand in front of managers who make significant purchasing decisions! An area will be set aside to display products and certificates for services throughout the symposium. Attendees will pass through the Silent Auction area each day as they grab breakfast and snacks. Live and Silent Auction items are valued for sponsorship at 50% of their suggested retail price: we suggest a minimum value of $50.
Contact Gary Marsh if you'd like to participate as a Silent Auction donor at unaboater(at)gmail.com and ship silent auction items to River Management Society c/o Matt Rice, American Rivers,1536 Wynkoop Street, Office 100,Denver, CO 80202, (303) 454-3395.
All Sponsors (named for the most notorious rapids in the Grand Canyon) will receive the following:
- A logo posted on Managing Rivers in Changing Climes website and on mobile app program
- Recognition on all Managing Rivers in Changing Climes signage
- Acknowledgement at the Symposium Opening Session and Closing Banquet.
Yo, Exhibitors!
Display your river brand. Promote your river mission. Sell your river services.
Place your brand in front of those who make and influence purchasing decisions! An expansive area on the Banquet (down from the street entrance) Level is available to display products and services to attendees who will pass through the Exhibitor Showcase and Silent Auction area each day before, between and after the classroom sessions.
House Rock Sponsors will be listed on the program and on the Exhibitor Map.
Exhibitors ($800) one full registration Tuesday – Thursday, including access to sessions and meals in addition to their exhibit space.
Going Green!
Instead of receiving one of hundreds of 50+ page programs for registrants to misplace or toss once they get home, registrants will have access to more program information about exhibitors and sponsors than in the past via a mobile app that contains sponsor and registrant information, presenter contact information and bios, on-site activity and field session maps. As a sponsor, information you provide to RMS will accompany your name, as well as collateral provided in pdf form (file size limit: 8 MB). $1000+ sponsors will receive a downloadable app for their attendee(s) and can promote their presence with notices to all registrants regarding activities at their booth.
Contact RMS for details about promotional options afforded by the 2014RMSDenver app!
Exhibitor Schedule
Monday, April 14 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm setup
Tuesday, April 15
9:00 am – 4:00 pm setup
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm poster session, networking reception, silent auction
Wednesday, April 16
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm silent auction, networking, optional breakdown
Thursday, April 17
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm silent auction ends, breakdown
Materials should be shipped to arrive Monday, April 14th to the Renaissance Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207 USA, (303) 399-7500, DTSDenver(at)Renaissancehotels.com. Ship them to your representative at the hotel or c/o River Management Society. If materials arrive early, a storage fee may be charged.
Don’t hesitate to contact RMS at rms(at)river-management.org (301) 585-4677 with questions.
You can staff a booth on site as a House Rock Sponsor. Each Exhibitor ($800) receives one 10 ft. x 8 ft. booth space in the spacious pre-function area April 15-17 (setup will take place April 14/15) and one full registration (can attend classroom sessions and meals).
Sponsorship Levels
Lava Falls $15,000+
- 8 registrations
- Prominent name or logo position in the digital program, press releases (2) and proceedings
- 2 premier placement exhibitor spaces (tables, chairs, electrical)
- Named sponsor of Banquet and Live Auction
- Sponsor may make remarks at the Opening Plenary and Closing Banquet
Crystal $10,000
- 5 registrations
- Prominent name or logo position in the digital program, and proceedings
- 1 premier placement exhibitor space (table, chairs, electrical)
- Named sponsor of Reception and Poster Session
- Sponsor will have an opportunity for remarks at the Reception
Hermit $ 5,000
- 3 registrations
- 1 exhibitor space (table, electrical)
- Named sponsor of Awards Luncheon
- 2 extra tickets to the luncheon
- Sponsor will be recognized at the luncheon.
Hance $ 3,000
- 2 registrations
- 1 exhibitor space (table, electrical)
- Named sponsor of a continental breakfast or 2 afternoon breaks
- Sponsor will be recognized before a break
Granite $ 2,000
- 1 registration
- 1 exhibitor space (table, electrical)
- Named sponsor of a mid-morning break
- Sponsor will be recognized before a break
Bed Rock $ 1,000
- 1 registration
- 1 exhibitor space (table, electrical)
- Named sponsor for a student scholarship
Exhibitor $ 800
- 1 registration
- 1 exhibitor space (table, electrical)
House Rock $ 500
- 1 exhibitor space (table, electrical)
Questions? Please contact Rob White (719) 539-7289, rob.white(at)state.co.us or Risa Shimoda (301) 385-4677, executivedirector(at)river-management.org today!
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