sponsorship prospectus 2011

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CONTENTS

FAST FACTS. . . . . . . . .3

CAST 2010 STATISTICS. . . . .4

PrIME Sponsorships. . . . . .10

The Senator Royce West Science

Teaching Scholarship. . . .11

SPONSORSHIP order form. . . . .12

STAT

5750 Balcones Drive, Suite #201

Austin, TX 78731

p. 512-491-6685 f. 512-873-7423

[email protected]


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FAST FACTS ABOUT CAST/STAT

CASTisthelargest state science education conferenceinthenation.

In2008,4,969 teachersaendedourconference.In2009,therewere5,944

aendees.By2010,thenumberofaendeesroseto7,112, an increase of43% in just two years.

InFebruary2011,CASTwasnamedthe2nd-fastest-growing conference inthenationintheareaofaendance,and11thinexhibit growth.

TheSTATwebsiteaveragedover100,000 pageviewspermonthbetween

August and November.Eachpersonvisitingthesitebrowsedforanaverageof6.5 minutesandclickedabout6 linksperperson,includingsponsorshiplogostoexternalwebsites.

76% ofCASTaendeespurchased items fromourexhibitorsandsponsors,with23%spendingover $100.

98.25%ofourmembersrateSTATseducationalopportunitiesformembers

asaboveaveragewith85% recommendingitasexcellent.

85.11% ofourteachersratedtheiroverallexperienceatCASTasaboveaverage.

93%ofourteacherssaytheywillrecommendCASTtoafriend.

PartnerwithusforCAST2011,andgetmaximumexposureforyourbusinessacrossthestateofTexas!
http://www.statweb.org/cast2011


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STATISTICSThe following demographic charts show results taken from thepost-CAST 2010 Survey.

Of the 7,112 who aended, 2,500 were sampled in this survey.

Drawings submied by students from Port Isabel Junior High helped create our coverand decorate the following pages.


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The vast majority of our teachers are female.

83% of our teachers are between the ages of 25 and 54.

What is your gender?

Female (85.50%)

Male (14.50%)

What is your age?

18-24 (3.78%)

25-34 (29.08%)

35-44 (27.73%)

45-54 (25.94%)

55-64 (12.43%)

65 or older (1.00%)

Under 18 (0.04%)


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97% of our teachers teach K-12.

Over 75% of our teachers have been teaching for more than 5 years.

Grades Taught Grade 1 (4.24%)Grade 2 (4.84%)

Grade 3 (5.89%)

Grade 4 (7.25%)

Grade 5 (10.87%)

Grade 6 (7.12%)

Grade 7 (7.62%)

Grade 8 (8.35%)

Grade 9 (6.96%)

Grade 10 (8.80%)

Grade 11 (9.58%)

Grade 12 (9.25%)

Administrator (2.14%)

How long have you been teaching?

Under 5 Years (24.49%)

5-10 Years (26.17%)

10-20 Years (28.08%)

20-30 Years (16.11%)

Over 30 Years (5.14%)


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16.62% of our teachers heard about CAST via our online and printed media marketing pieces.

Word-of-mouth is our strongest ally, at 44.22%.

30.39% of the teachers surveyed make special plans to attend CAST every year.

Only 7.11% of our surveyed teachers do not plan to attend CAST 2011.

How did you hear about CAST?

Website

Colleague

I Always Plan to AttendEvery Year

Direct Mail

Other

Do you plan on attending CAST 2011 in

Dallas?

No (7.11%)

Undecided (31.93%)

Yes (60.96%)


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Our exhibitors see a major return on their investment when they come to CAST.

52% of those who bought items from exhibitors spent more than $50.

Did purchase anything from the

exhibit booths?

No (24.33%)

Yes (75.67%)

How much did you spend?

$1-$25 (15.24%)

$26-$50 (32.82%)

$51-$100 (29.07%)

Over $100 (22.87%)


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Sponsored volunteer t-shirts and neck wallets. Sponsored STAT Labcoats.

85% rated their experience a 4 or a 5: above average.

Clearly, the overwhelming majority of CAST attendees will recommend it to others.

On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the

best, please rate your overall

experience at CAST 2010.

1

2

3

4

5

Would you recommend CAST to a

friend?

Maybe

No

Yes


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PRIMESponsorships

Go Big this year by becoming thePresenting Sponsorof CAST,

or by sponsoring the CAST Reception

(with entertainment by Cirque Imagination).

Reach out to an audience of over7,000

science educators and administrators.

If you like the idea of going big, consider having your company

name associated with dancers ying on ribbons and ropes at the

CAST Reception. Your logo will be displayed on our website

and you will also receive signage at the event. You will be given

stage time to introduce our entertainment for the evening: Cirque

Imagination. Also, your logo will be included on our tote bags,

you will receive a full page black and white ad in our printed

program, tickets to the STAT VIP reception Friday night and a

donation to the Senator Royce West Science Teaching Scholarship

will be made in your name.

As the Presenting Sponsor of CAST, your logo will be featured across the conference within the ofcial CAST

2011 logo. All conference materials will read CAST, Presented by (Your Company) including all press

releases, our website, and announcements to our database of over 90,000 teachers. Your will also receive a ful

page color advertisement on the back cover of the CAST Program. Onsite, your logo will be displayed with

signage across the convention center and you will be given stage time during the CAST Keynote Session as

well as the CAST Reception. Your logo will also be included on ourtote bags and a donation to the Senator

Royce West Science Teaching Scholarship will be made in your name

Call Lauren Swetland at 512.491.6685 for

more details on these prime sponsorships.
http://www.statweb.org/cast/sponsorshiphttp://www.statweb.org/cast/sponsorshiphttp://www.statweb.org/cast/sponsorship


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How Can You Help Give

Science Learning a Boost

in Your Community?

The Senator Royce West

Science Teaching

Scholarship.

What is the Senator Royce West Scholarship?

Withbudgetstighteningthisyear,theScienceTeachersAssociationofTexas(STAT)wantstomakesurethatasmanyteachersaspossiblegettheoutstandingprofessionaldevelopmentthatourannualConferencefortheAdvancementofScienceTeaching(CAST)provides.Thatswhywereimplementingthescholarshipthisyear,hostedbySenatorRoyceWestofDallasDistrict23.

Whats in it for the teachers?Yourcontributionof$500 givesyourteachersrecognitionattheCASTopeningreception,3daysstipendformeals,3dayspaidparkingfeesattheconvention

center,andafreeregistrationforthefull3-dayconference.

Whats in it for you?YouwillrecieverecognitionattheCASTopeningreceptionwithhonorablementioninfrontofacrowdofthousands.Ifyoucommittosponsormore than 5 teachers,arepresentativefromyourorganizationwillreceivestagetimewiththeSenatorasaspecialthankyouforyourgenerouscontribution.YourcontributiontoSTATisalsoacharitableexpense,completelytax-deductible.

How many teachers can I sponsor?Theskyisthelimit!Wehavealistofteachersinneedofnancialassistance,andwearepleasedtohaveyousponsorasmanyteachersasyoucan.

Help us bring quality professional development to the teachers of Texas.Become a Scholarship Sponsor today!


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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESPRIME Sponsorships:Presenting SponsorCAST ReceptionCallusat512.491.6685tobuy!

Benefactor of Science in the Arts: $15,000 1VendorSuite Year-RoundWebsiteAd SponsorLogoonCASTToteBags Half-PageColorAdineachSTATellite

(4issues) PreorPostCASTRegistrationMailingListfor

One-TimeUse Half-PageColorAdinthe Texas Science Teacher

(2issues) Half-PageB&WAdintheCASTProgram

TicketstotheSTATVIPBreakfastfortwo TwofreeCASTregistrationsforteachers

Choose One of the Following Items as YourSpecial Item Sponsorship:__ExclusiveKeynoteSpeakerThursday__ExclusiveFirstTimersCoee__ExclusiveCASTFridaySocial__ExclusiveHotelKeys__ExclusiveFieldTrips__NameBadgeHolders__Administrators&PolicymakersInstitute

Patron of Science in the Arts: $7,000 TicketstotheSTATVIPBreakfastfortwo WebsiteAdDuringCAST Quarter-PageAdintheCASTProgram TwofreeCASTregistrationsforteachersChoose One of the Following Items as YourSpecial Item Sponsorship:__VIPBreakfast

__CyberCafe__LabCoats__VolunteerT-Shirt__VirginiaWoodsAward__ScienceTeacheroftheYearAward:Rookie__ScienceTeacheroftheYearAward:ElementarySchool__ScienceTeacheroftheYearAward:MiddleSchool__ScienceTeacheroftheYearAward:HighSchool

Promotional Sponsor of CAST: $5,000 WebsiteAdDuringCAST Half-PageColorAdineachSTATellite

(4issues) PreorPostCASTRegistrationMailingListf

One-TimeUse

Half-PageColorAdinthe Texas Science Teach(2issues)

Half-PageB&WAdintheCASTProgram

Friend of Science in the Arts: $3,000 WebsiteAdDuringCAST TwofreeCASTregistrationsforteachers

Half-PageB&WAdintheCASTProgram

Senator Royce West Science TeachingScholarshipMinimum of $500, no MaximumIndicate # Purchased: _________

SendteacherstoCASTfor$500each.Tailoredscholarshippackagesavailable.

Required Information

SponsorName:_____________________________Contact:___________________________________Address:__________________________________City:______________State:_____________Zip:______________OcePhone:(__)_____________________OceFax:(___)_______________________Email:_____________________________________

Payment Options

TotaltobeBilled:$______________

MethodofPayment:__Check(madeouttoSTAT)__CreditCard (Visa,Mastercard,AmericanExpress)

CardNumber:______________________ExpirationDate:_____/_____CSV:__________

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