SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

9-14April,2018HiltonElConquistadorConferenceCenter

Tucson,Arizona

Becomeasponsorofthisinternationalornithologyconferencedrawingover700+ornithologistsfromNorthAmerica,MexicoandLatinAmerica.Specialsessionswillinclude:

•  InnovativeToolsforOrnithology

•  EarlyProfessionalsLightningSymposium

•  Trans-BorderConservationScience

•  UndergraduateSymposium

Pre-andPostConferenceFieldtripstoSoutheasternArizonalandscapes

AbouttheConferenceCelebratingConnections:BirdsAcrossBorders

Pleasejoinusforthe136thstatedmeetingofAmericanOrnithology,theannualconferenceoftheAmericanOrnithologicalSociety(AOS),tobeheldinTucson,Arizona9-14April,2018.Theconferenceisanidealopportunityfortheexchangeofemergingappliedandbasicscientificresearchacrossalldisciplinesofavianscienceandconservation.TheAOSexpectstoattract700+professionalsandstudentsfromtheAmericas.Conferenceattendeeswillincludescientists,wildlifebiologists,conservationprofessionals,environmentalistsandstudents.Weareplanningadiversityofthematicsessionsforin-depthexplorationoftimelytopicsandhighlightimportantnewadvancesinornithologicalresearchthatspansthebreadthofmodernornithologyandthescientificbasisfortheconservationofbirdsacrossbordersthroughsymposia,workshops,andcontributedpostersandpapers.Location.LodgingandallconferenceactivitieswillbecenteredattheHiltonElConquistador,locatedatthebaseofthepicturesqueSantaCatalinaMountainsintheeasternportionoftheSonoranDesert.TheregionwillbeteamingwithresidentbirdsandanabundanceofmigrantscomingnorththroughthePacificFlyway.Sponsorsandexhibitorswillreceivemaximumexposurewithboothscentrallylocatedandintegratedwiththeposterarea,coffeebreaks,andothersocialactivities.

Benefits Premier $20,000

Platinum $15,000

Gold $10,000

Silver $5,000

Bronze $2,500

NextGen Sponsor $1,000

Complimentary Conference

Registrations 6 free 4 free 3 free 2 free 1 free

Exhibit Booth Space 2 free 2 free 1 Free 1 Free 1 50%

discount

Exclusive Sponsorship

Recognition at Events

Opening Reception &

Select from Plenary or Pre-

Conference Workshop

Select from a Variety of Symposia

Select from Exhibit

Reception or Conference

Lanyard/Badge

Select from Coffee Breaks

or Bird Jam

Ad Space in Program Full page Half page Half page Quarter page Quarter page Quarter page

Logo Placement

Prominent placement in program and

signage; present on conference t-

shirt

Placement in program and

signage; present on conference t-

shirt

Placement in program

Placement in program

Name listed in program

Name listed in program

Website Recognition

Logo with link to website

Logo with link to website

Logo with link to website

Logo with link to website

Logo with link to website

Name with link to website

Branded item (flyer/ brochure)

for shared display table

Upon Request

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Sponsorships are contributions made to the American Ornithological Society for which

the sponsor receives promotional, civic engagement, and professional community relations value.

Become a SPONSOR

Sponsorship Commitment Form

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM BY 1 MARCH 2017

___ YES! My organization wants to participate as a Sponsor at American Ornithology 2018

Indicate Level

WE WILL PARTICIPATE AT THE FOLLOWING LEVEL

We Want to Sponsor the Following Event

Please indicate 1st and 2nd choices

Presenting Sponsor $20,000

Includes Welcome Reception and Closing Event

Platinum Level $15,000

___Plenary Session (4 available) ___ Pre-Conference Workshop (several to select from)

Gold Level $10,000

___ Science Symposium (several to select from) ___ Early Professional Symposium & Social

___ Diversity in Ornithology Workshop

Silver Level $5,000

___ Exhibit Hall Reception ____Conference Lanyards & Name Badges

Bronze Level $2,500

___ Coffee Break (4 available)

Next Generation (provides travel support for student attendees)

$1,000

CONTACT INFORMATION

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PAYMENT OPTION: ___ Check Enclosed for Full Amount (Payable to American Ornithological Society) ___ Invoice Full Amount ____ Invoice in Installments (options available through 28 Feb 2018) ___ Purchase Order Number, if applicable ____________________________________________ ___ Pay by Credit Card when Registering as a Sponsor for the Conference

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY EMAIL TO: CRUIZ@AMERICANORNITHOLOGY.ORG OR BY FAX 312-883-4114

Logo files may be sent in any of the following formats: jpeg, tiff, or eps (preferred)

Your donation is tax deductible as provided by law (AOS FEIN 72-6019246)