PO Box 596 Mandeville, LA 70470

985-809-5450 www.stsalt.org

April 15, 2010 Thank you for taking time to consider sponsorship for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event produced by Seniors And Law enforcement Together (the St. Tammany SALT Council, Inc.). The SALT Council is a 501C3 non-profit corporation dedicated to assisting St. Tammany Senior Citizens to be safer and more secure in their everyday lives. This is accomplished through educational efforts that address crucial issues: Elder Abuse, ID Theft, Residential & Personal Security, Fire Safety, Driving Safety, Scams & Frauds, Emergency Preparedness, and other topics that may become timely and important. Elder Abuse is the most pressing of the issues facing safety of our elderly citizens today. Best estimates are that less than 5% of all Elder Abuse incidents are reported, and nationally that amounts to approximately three million reports annually. A recent 15-year study produced dramatic evidence of the lethality of Elder Abuse: the 1-year mortality rate of Elder Abuse victims is 181% higher than non-victims, and for those victims with pre-existing cardiac health issues, the 1-year mortality rate increased 400%. Simply put, Elder Abuse kills. June 15th of each year is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the SALT Council produces the only recognition of this important occurrence in Louisiana. As in the last three years, the Council will conduct a 1-day seminar for professionals in the legal, medical, home care, and social services professions. There will also be two public forums to help all citizens to be proactive in combating this enormous problem. The annual seminar has attracted professionals from all of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The seminar, to be held at the Harbor Center in Slidell, is a costly proposition. If there is insufficient sponsorship, the attendees must pay a higher fee to attend, especially to qualify for Continuing Education credits. The higher individual costs adversely impact attendance reduce the spread of information. National estimates indicate that over ½ of all Elder Abuse includes financial exploitation, so this will be a featured topic of the seminar and the public forums. I hope to see significant attendance by employees from the financial services industry, including bank tellers, loan specialists, financial planners, bank security personnel, etc. I have attached a draft of the seminar schedule and a list of sponsorship levels for this event. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you or any other representative of your organization to discuss this in greater detail. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Ralph A. Oneal Chairman 985-705-9252 Ralph@stsalt.org

ST. TAMMANY SALT COUNCIL WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

GENERAL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS World Elder Abuse Awareness Week (WEAAD) – Platinum: $5,000 Recognition during radio/television interviews related to WEAAD Recognition during non-sponsored events and all WEAAD events Address to attendees at all WEAAD events Booth display at all WEAAD events (Seminar & Public Forums) Table in “Break The Silence Vendor Room” * at WEAAD Seminar Logo featured on all WEAAD event signage Logo featured on all WEAAD promotional e-mail Logo featured on all WEAAD brochures Logo featured on WEAAD program Logo featured on all WEAAD advertising Distribution of organizational marketing material at all WEAAD events Logo featured on www.stsalt.org “WEAAD,” and “Sponsors” pages with link 8 Admission passes to June 15th seminar (Continuing Education Credit included)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Week (WEAAD) – Gold: $2,500 Booth display at WEAAD Seminar Table in “Break The Silence Vendor Room” * at WEAAD Seminar Distribution of organizational marketing material at WEAAD Public Forums Recognition during non-sponsored events Logo featured on www.stsalt.org “Sponsors” page with link Logo featured at all non-sponsored events Logo featured on all non-sponsored program brochures Distribution of organizational marketing material at all non-sponsored events 6 Admission passes to June 15th seminar (Continuing Education Credit included)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Week (WEAAD) – Silver: $750 Table in “Break The Silence Vendor Room” * at WEAAD Seminar Distribution of organizational marketing material at WEAAD Public Forums Logo featured on www.stsalt.org “Sponsors” page with link Logo featured at all non-sponsored program brochures Distribution of organizational marketing material at all non-sponsored events 3 Admission passes to June 15th seminar (Continuing Education Credit included)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) “Break The Silence Vendor Room” - $150 Table in “Break The Silence Vendor Room” * at WEAAD Seminar Table at Public Forums to display organization’s Elder Abuse materials Logo featured on www.stsalt.org “Sponsors” page with link 2 Admission passes to June 15th seminar (Continuing Education Credit included)

Joint Sponsorships The SALT Council will assist in coordinating joint sponsorships by the same parent organization, i.e., several offices or franchises of the same company would contribute to the sponsorship. Such joint sponsorships would include the same benefits as a standard sponsorship, and would include specific notation and invitation to the various sponsorship participants.

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY SEMINAR ST. TAMMANY ELDER ABUSE SUPPORT TEAM

VENDOR ROOM RESERVATION FORM

EVENT INFORMATION: DATE - TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010 TIME - 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM LOCATION - NORTH SHORE HARBOR CENTER 100 HARBOR CENTER BLVD. SLIDELL, LA 70461

SUPPORT THE SHORT-TERM HOUSING INITIATIVE OF THE ST. TAMMANY ELDER ABUSE SUPPORT TEAM

THIS YEAR YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN PARTICIPATE AS A VENDOR AT THE ANNUAL WORLD ELDER ABUSE

AWARENESS DAY SEMINAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME, RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NEW SHORT-TERM HOUSING

PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE ST. TAMMANY ELDER ABUSE SUPPORT TEAM (EAST). THE SHORT-TERM HOUSING INITIATIVE PROVIDES ELDERLY PROTECTIVE SERVICES WITH A HOUSING

ALTERNATIVE FOR ELDER ABUSE VICTIMS FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS AT NO CHARGE. WITH ASSISTANCE

FROM LOCAL HOTELS AND CARE FACILITIES, EPS WILL BE ABLE TO REMOVE VICTIMS FROM HARMFUL

ENVIRONMENTS IMMEDIATELY WHILE PLANNING LONG-TERM SECURE HOUSING. TO SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO INFORM PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT ELDER ABUSE, COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE “BREAK THE SILENCE” VENDOR ROOM WILL

NOT BE DISPLAYING STANDARD MARKETING MATERIALS.* PARTICIPANTS WILL PRESENT PROGRAMS AND

INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THEIR EFFORTS TO COMBAT ELDER ABUSE. SOME COMPANIES MAY HAVE

NEWSLETTERS THAT CONTAIN ARTICLES ABOUT THEIR ELDER ABUSE TRAINING PROGRAMS, OR SPECIAL

RESPONSE POLICIES TO ELDER ABUSE VICTIMS. MARKETING GIVEAWAYS LIKE KEYCHAINS, PENS, PENCILS, BAGS, TABLETS OR OTHER ITEMS ARE ALWAYS POPULAR, AND THEY CAN BE A VEHICLE TO

CARRY THE MESSAGE OF THE SEMINAR AND THE ORGANIZATION. THE SALT COUNCIL CAN WORK WITH

YOUR ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE YOU WITH LOGOS BEING USED FOR EAST MARKETING EFFORTS AND

CAN CONNECT YOUR COMPANY TO THE MARKETING MANUFACTURER THE SALT COUNCIL HAS WORKED

WITH SUCCESSFULLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS. REGISTRATION FEE: $150.00 – INCLUDES A TABLE, TWO CHAIRS, AND ENROLLMENT OF TWO

EMPLOYEES FOR THE SEMINAR, INCLUDING ANY CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE

ELIGIBLE. THERE IS A $35 CHARGE FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. BE SURE TO MARK THE BOX

REQUESTING THE CONNECTION.

THE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 10, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL THE SALT COUNCIL MESSAGE CENTER AT 985-809-5450.

*ORGANIZATIONS PAYING FULL SPONSORSHIPS MAY ALSO DISPLAY IN THE “BREAK THE SILENCE” ROOM WITH ADDITIONAL

MARKETING INFORMATION. CONTACT THE SALT COUNCIL TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIPS.

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

PLEASE PRINT

ORGANIZATION: ____________________________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________ STREET OR PO BOX _____________________________ _______ _______________________

CITY STATE ZIP CODE CONTACT NAME: _______________________________________________ CONTACT PHONE: ______________________________________________ CONTACT E-MAIL: ______________________________________________ SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX):

Platinum: $5,000 Gold: $2,500 Silver: $750 “Break The Silence Vendor Room” - $150*

TOTAL ENCLOSED: $_________________ *ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR THIS LEVEL REQUIRES ADDITIONAL $35 CHARGE.

Mail form, registration and payment to: St. Tammany SALT Council

PO Box 596 Mandeville, LA 70470-0596

THE FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 10, 2010.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AUTHORIZATIONS ARE EXPECTED BY MAY 15TH. THE SALT COUNCIL WILL CONTACT YOU FOR THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL ATTEND FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

MMAKEAKE TTHEHE CCALLALL

A PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR COMMITTED TO RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM

NORTHSHORE HARBOR CENTER - SLIDELL, LA

PRESENTED BY THE

ST. TAMMANY SALT COUNCIL The seminar will focus on Financial Exploitation, Organizational & Personal Liability, Fiduciary Responsibilities to Clients, and other current issues of abuse, neglect, and

exploitation of elders.

PLANNED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Assistant District Attorney Harold Bartholomew, Jr. - 22nd Judicial District of Louisiana Assistant District Attorney Donald Akers, - 16th Judicial District of Louisiana

Ronda Gabb, JD - Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney Sarah Campbell, JD - Director of Southeast Legal Services (Covington)

Debra H. Braun, RN, BSN, JD - Consultant & Former Investigator, LA Attorney General’s Office

PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED

CONTACT THE SALT COUNCIL BY E-MAIL: WEAAD@STSALT.ORG DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION INFORMATION: WWW.STSALT.ORG/DOWNLOADS.HTML CALL THE ST. TAMMANY SALT COUNCIL: 985-809-5450

REGISTRATION DETAILS

REGISTRATION OPENS ON APRIL 19TH. REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY E-MAIL (WEAAD@STSALT.ORG) OR ON LINE AT WWW.STSALT.ORG AND WWW.STEAST.ORG.

DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE; DETAILS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITES. PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION.

ALL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AND A CATERED LUNCH ARE INCLUDED!

CONTINUING EDUCATION

SUBMISSION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT IS PENDING FOR ATTORNEYS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, FINANCIAL PLANNERS, CASE MANAGERS, AND NURSES.

CONFIRMATION OF HOURS AND ORGANIZATIONAL APPROVAL WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEB SITES.

Sponsorship and Vendor Room opportunities are available through June 10th. For information, contact the SALT Council at WEAAD@STSALT.ORG or 985-809-5450

ON/BEFORE MAY 21ST MAY 21 - JUNE 10 AFTER JUNE 10

OR ON-SITE WITHOUT CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

$40.00 $50.00 $60.00

WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

$65.00 $75.00 $90.00