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CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL 10100 Coastal Hwy

Ocean City, MD 21842

MD SHRM STATE CONFERENCE

September 27 – 29, 2015

Dear Potential Sponsor / Exhibitor: We are very excited to be announcing The 2015 Maryland SHRM State Conference, which is an ideal marketing opportunity to reach many of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s human resource professionals. This year’s conference them is SAILING INTO HR EXCELLENCE. We want to thank all of our past and future

sponsors for your continued support, which allows us to deliver highly successful and innovative programming at the Maryland SHRM State Conference. The 2015 conference will be held at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. The conference will be September 27

th – 29

th and we are expecting more than 300

participants. The conference is a great value to human resource professionals from Maryland and beyond! We invite your organization to join us as a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor of this event. The Sponsorship opportunities available this year provide a wide range of access to the region’s top HR professionals. As a “PARTNER,” your donation and support of

this event will allow us to provide the quality programs to attendees. There are three (3) distinct levels of sponsorship. Each level has been carefully considered to meet the budgetary constraints of the diverse partners we serve. Sponsorships are offered on a first -come, first-served basis. We also welcome donations other than financial such as a gift of your service or product to award as a door prize to our attendees.

Details regarding the 2015 Maryland SHRM State Conference are attached. The Exhibit Hall will be open Sunday evening from 4pm – 7pm and Monday from 7am – 5pm. Don’t miss your opportunity to build name recognition, establish future customers, meet face-to-face with key decision makers, network with hundreds of HR professionals, reach your target audience, and strengthen relationships with current customers. We look forward to your participation in the 2015 MD SHRM State Conference. For additional information, please visit our conference website at http://md.shrm.org/maryland-state-conference Sincerely, Brian Sands Tricia Kulisiewicz Recognition Concepts Right Management Co-Chair, Sponsors/Exhibitors Co-Chair, 410-974-1235 x14 Sponsors/Exhibitors [email protected] 410 952 2793 [email protected]

WELCOME

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION Sunday, September 27

th

Salon B = 1st Floor

Exhibit Hall: 4:00-7:00 PM

Please join your fellow attendees for a great night of networking - build

great business connections and relationships. Hors d'oeuvres, wine and

beer will be served. Brought to you by our Platinum, Diamond and Gold

sponsors.

http://md.shrm.org/maryland-state-conference

mailto:[email protected]


SPEAKERS

OPENING KEYNOTE

Todd Hunt, COMMUNICATION BLEEPS AND

BLUNDERS IN BUSINESS

You said one thing; your employee or coworker heard

something else. Nobody is wrong, but now everyone is

confused—and you have to handle it! Laugh and learn as

Todd Hunt shares valuable lessons wrapped in humor,

demonstrating how to communicate better with customers

and colleagues to become more successful. We’ll even

laugh at ourselves, with Todd leading the way.

CLOSING KEYNOTE

Gerry Sandusky, THE PERCEPTION PYRAMID –

CLOSING THE GAP IN MISCOMMUNICATIONS

Gerry Sandusky, is the New York Times best-selling author

of Forgotten Sundays, the play-by-play voice for the NFL’s

Baltimore Ravens, the sports director for Baltimore’s WBAL

TV, and a noted authority on communication, motivation,

perception, and change. He is the president of The

Sandusky Group, a communications, media, and

presentation skills coaching and consulting firm. Gerry’s

coaching and consulting work has one focus: Help

professionals shine.

MONDAY AFTERNOON KEYNOTE

Michael A. Aitken, HR PUBLIC POLICY: THE

114TH CONGRESS AND THE OBAMA

ADMINISTRATION

The session will look at the outcome of the 2014 mid-

term elections and their impact on HR issues before the

114th Congress and on the focus of the Obama

Presidency. The workplace public policy agenda and

initiatives by the President and Congress will have a real

impact on the workplace. This presentation will discuss

the key legislative HR-related issues expected in 2015

and will provide an up-to-date analysis of current federal

regulatory activity.

*Exhibitors may choose to tear down Monday evening or by noon

Tuesday*

Tuesday September 29th 7am – 9am: Hot Breakfast Available for Conference – Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant 9am – 10:15am – CONCURRENT SESSIONS C (4 separate breakouts - 1.25 credits each)

Session 1: (Crystal Ballroom Hall 2A – 2nd

Floor) Session 2: (Crystal Ballroom Hall 2B – 2

nd Floor)

Session 3: (Grand Ballroom Salon B – 1st

Floor) Session 4: (Captain’s Quarters 1

st Floor next to Health Spa)

10:15 – 10:30 –Break 10:30 – 11:45 – CONCURRENT SESSIONS D (4 separate breakouts - 1.25 credits each)



nd Floor)




11:45am – 1:00pm – Lunch served Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant (2

nd Floor)

1:00pm – 2:15pm – CONCURRENT SESSIONS E (4 separate breakouts - 1.25 credits each)



nd Floor)




2:15pm – 2:30pm – Break / Keynote Intro 2:30pm – 4:00pm – CLOSING KEYNOTE – Crystal Ballroom 2

nd

Floor 4PM – GRAND PRIZE GIVE AWAY / CONFERENCE CLOSE

SAILING INTO HR EXCELLENCE 2015 MD SHRM State Conference September 27

th – 29

th

AGENDA / 10.5 Total Credits (Pending HRCI & SHRM Approval)

Sunday September 27th 4pm – 7pm: Registration Opens

Exhibit Hall Opens (Salon B – First Floor) Opening Reception

Monday September 28th 7am: Registration (2

nd Floor Lobby)

Exhibit Hall Open (1st

Floor) Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall 1

st Floor)

8am – Opening Remarks / Start of Conference (Crystal Ballroom 2

nd

Floor) 8:30 – 10am – OPENING KEYNOTE – Crystal Ballroom 2

nd Floor

10am – 10:30am – Exhibit Hall / Break (1

st Floor)

10:30am – 11:45am – CONCURRENT SESSIONS A (4 separate breakouts- 1.25 credits each)



nd Floor)




11:45am – 1:00pm – Lunch served Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant (2

nd Floor)

1:00pm – 2:15pm - CONCURRENT SESSIONS B (4 separate breakouts - 1.25 credits each)



nd Floor)




2:15pm – 2:45pm – Break / Exhibit Hall (1

st Floor)

2:45pm – 4pm – GENERAL SESSION SPEAKER – Crystal Ballroom 2

nd

Floor 4pm – 5pm – Exhibit Hall / Happy Hour / Social / Exhibitor Door Prizes 5:30pm – 7:30pm – Tiki Party / Dinner onsite – Clarion Oceanfront Deck

CONFERENCE AGENDA

CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL Link to Clarion Resort Website: www.clarionoc.com Address: 10100 Coastal Hwy

Ocean City, MD 21842 Telephone: (800) 638-2100 Pricing: All Rooms are Oceanview Double / Double $109.00/Night (Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues) Executive King $109.00/Night (Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues) Studio King $109.00/Night (Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues) Special discounted rates will be provided for Friday and Saturday nights for those wishing to extend their stay. They must call in order to get these rates. All reservations must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the start date of the conference to obtain the discounted rate.

Important Notice

Maryland SHRM is providing discounted hotel accommodations through the CLARION RESORT in Ocean City, Maryland at significantly reduced prices for the season. We are able to keep costs down for the conference when you choose to utilize this designated hotel. This year all activities will be held onsite at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel. There are no parking fees and ample parking is available. To register for the hotel at the contracted discounted rate you must contact the CLARION RESORT directly at (800) 638-2100 and they will be able to meet your registration needs. Please ask for the MD SHRM State Council, Inc. conference rate. All reservations must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the start date of the conference to obtain the discounted rate.

HOTEL

http://www.clarionoc.com/

SPONSORSHIP

EXHIBITOR (22 available) Early Bird $800 until 5/15/15. After: $900

One booth (10′ x 8′ space) in the Exhibit hall

Company listing on this Conference website

First-come, first-serve choice of booth location

Meals for one exhibit staff member only

Meals and events for additional staff must be purchased separately (Sunday Reception, breakfast, lunch, Monday Social (Happy Hour) and Monday Tiki Party)

Please Note: EXHIBITOR SERVICE ORDER FORM needs to be completed and sent directly to Jacque Bradbury, Catering Manager [email protected]

Form will be sent upon confirmation of participation

PLATINUM EVENT SPONSORSHIP (1 available) – $7,500

Overall Event and Opening Reception Sponsor

Prime booth exhibit space

Prime full-page advertisement in the conference program

Promotional insert in conference registration packet

Your company logo and link on Conference website

Announcements and signage with organization name and acknowledgement of sponsorship

Two minutes of microphone time for both Opening Reception and Conference Opening

Two full conference registrations

Meals for two additional exhibit staff members

Electricity / Internet / 6’ table, 2 chairs DIAMOND KEYNOTE SPONSORSHIP (3 available) – $5,000

Sponsor for one of our 3 keynote speakers

Prime booth exhibit space

Full-page advertisement in the conference program




Two minutes of microphone time prior to keynote

One full conference registration

Meals for two additional exhibit staff members

Electricity / Internet / 6’ table, 2 chairs GOLD SPONSORSHIP (10 available) – $2,500

Sponsoring Options: Monday Night Tiki Party Lunch sponsors (2) – one for each day Breakfast sponsors (2) – one for each day Monday Social in Exhibit hall SHRM Bookstore Breaks Volunteers Bags - Lanyards

One booth in the Exhibit hall

Quarter-page advertisement in the conference program




Recognition from the podium during general session

Opportunity to introduce presenters in breakout sessions

Meals for two exhibit staff members


MD SHRM STATE CONFERENCE September 27–29, 2015

Ocean City, Maryland

CONTACT INFORMATION

Company

Contact

Company Address

City State Zip

Phone Fax Email

Company Website (to be used for hyperlink)

Need to confirm who will participate (check all that apply):

Opening Night Reception Number of attendees ($30.00 each*) _______ Total _______

Monday Breakfast Number of attendees ($30.00 each*) _______ Total _______

Monday Lunch Number of attendees ($30.00 each*) _______ Total _______

Dinner/Tiki Party Number of attendees ($30.00 each*) _______ Total _______

Tuesday Breakfast Number of attendees ($30.00 each*) _______ Total _______

Tuesday Lunch Number of attendees ($30.00 each*) _______ Total

*Fee applies Extra Booth Members for Sponsors/Exhibitors and Guests

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Platinum $7,500 Diamond $5,000 Gold $2,500* Exhibitor: *Committee will follow up for choice associated with sponsorship. $800 (By 5/15) / $900 (After 5/15)

Agreed and Accepted by:

Print Name:

Title: Date:

CHECKLIST

Please register by visiting http://md.shrm.org or pay by check. Please make the check payable to MD SHRM State Council and send this form and check to: 586 Bellerive Road, Suite 2D, Annapolis, MD 21409

Please email a copy of your logo in .jpeg format to [email protected]. Please email a 40 word write up of your company to include in the program to [email protected]. Please email this form to [email protected], fax to 410-757-8151 or send a copy with your payment if paying by check.

Once payment is received, we will post the sponsorship information on our website.

MD SHRM State Conference – Maryland SHRM State Council Federal Tax ID Number: 52-2043453

Sponsorship/ Vendor Cancellation Policy: Once payment has been made in full there will be no refund provided.

The Conference Committee reserves the right to cancel any sponsorship opportunity at any time upon default by the vendor in payment of bills or event of any other breach of these terms and conditions by the vendor.

If there are any changes to this contract after submission, a change order must be completed and approved by the Conference Committee prior to the fulfillment of advertising and/or sponsorship opportunity.

Maryland SHRM State Council will be responsible for planning, production, and on-site supervision of all sponsorship.

SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

http://md.shrm.org/




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