19th Annual
CUNA Lending Council Conference
November 3-6, 2013
The Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix, Ariz.
Sponsorship Program
Please contact CUNA for up-to-date information on sponsorship availability.
The CUNA Lending Council - Wants You to be Part of the Action!
But how?
We know how important vendor sponsors are to our success as credit union lenders. We know, too, how important it is for you to be able to reach lenders across the country with news of your products and services. And we’ve been told that vendors want to show support to the CUNA Lending Council in a way that’s meaningful to the relationships they want to build.
We think we have an opportunity for you to show that support and gain the high profile image with the country’s premier credit union lenders that you’re looking for.
We’d like to introduce you to the CUNA Lending Council’s Sponsorship Program, an exclusive opportunity for you to become involved with the Lending Council Credit Union Lending Conference in a way that’s meaningful to the services you offer.
Through the sponsorship program, you’ll be able to sponsor the popular social and dynamic educational events that give the Lending Conference its unique feel and flavor. There’s no need to staff an exhibitor booth and hope that the right participants stop by. The program allows you to mix and mingle with all participants while showing financial support in a public way that will attract attention, earn the respect of lenders and the thanks of the CUNA Lending Council through signage, the conference handbook, web page links and other public recognition.
For the sake of simplicity, we call it the public television approach. Participation in the CUNA Lending Council’s Sponsorship Program will mean a high profile with just the right credibility to attract the attention of this most influential group of lending officers.
How Does it Work?
At the CUNA Lending Council Lending Conference, sponsorship opportunities abound both for social and educational events. Full sponsorships come with signage, contact information and company description in the conference attendee handbook, public recognition from the lectern during a conference general session, opportunities for discrete literature distribution and a complimentary link to your web site from the Lending Council web page. In addition, one complimentary registration is part of the sponsorship package. Additional participants from the same firm (not affiliates) also may attend based on the sponsorship level you commit to.
Vendors can attend the conference through the sponsorship program by selecting an event and completing the sponsor signup form.
Sponsor Display Area - After first sponsoring an event at the Gold Level ($6,000) or higher, you have the option of purchasing one of 15 spaces available in the sponsor display area, to use throughout the conference. Please check the appropriate box on the signup form. Limited space is available.
Additional vendor representative information - Our sponsorship program allows sponsors to attend all educational sessions, meal functions and networking events along with the credit union attendees. Over the years, past attendees from both the credit union side and supplier side have cited the value of vendor representatives as a part of the whole conference, not just those limited "welcome center opportunities." For that reason we don't offer a pass for "non-session attendees" who simply wish to staff your display. Additional registrants beyond the number of complimentary registrations included with your sponsorship are at the rate of $845 each ($995 after early bird ends).
What Activities Are Not Permitted?
The purpose of the Sponsorship Program is to provide vendors with the opportunity to support the annual conference and in return receive considerable name recognition and direct networking opportunities. We request that our sponsors use good judgment and business practices while interacting with our attendees. Activities or behaviors considered less than productive jeopardize the value of the conference for our attendees and may result in termination of the Sponsor relationship.
No activities may be scheduled at any time that will draw participants away from sessions or other conference activities.
Attendee emails will be shared with you solely for your use as a sponsor for this event. You may not use those emails for other purposes, or share them with any third parties.
Any activity not sanctioned by the CUNA Councils may not be advertised as part of the Sponsorship Program. The Council reserves the right to prohibit distribution of non-sanctioned materials within the designated conference areas of the hotel.
Additional participants from the same firm (not affiliates) may also attend based on the sponsorship level in which you commit.
Participation in the Sponsorship Program should not be viewed as an endorsement by the Council.
Sponsorship options
Please contact CUNA for up-to-date information on sponsorship availability.
- Financial commitment of $13,750
- Signage, listing in all materials, web link
- Three Complimentary Registrations plus ability to purchase up to four more at the member rate.
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 Networking Receptions (1 of 2 available)
These main events offer live music, complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks, and hot & cold appetizers.
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You can combine other levels to be considered a Diamond Level Sponsor as long as total non-technology forum commitment level is at least $13,750
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Platinum Level
- Financial commitment of $9,000
- Includes recognition of your company and a two-minute summary of your product offerings.
- Signage, listing in all materials, web link
- Two Complimentary Registrations plus ability to purchase up to three more at the member rate.
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 Opening Speaker on Monday
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Opening Speaker on Tuesday
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Awards Luncheon
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Sponsor Display Area (Technology Forum)
- Financial commitment of a minimum of $3750 in addition to at least $6000 for gold level or higher
- Signage, listing in all materials, web link
- Ability to purchase two additional registrations at the member rate.
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Open only to those that sponsor at Gold level or higher
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Where do I get more information?
Please contact:
Council Sponsorship Administration, at
1-800-356-9655, extension 4018, by e-mail at sponsorships@cuna.coop.
All participation will be subject to CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee approval.
What should I do next?
Please complete the signup form to guarantee your role in the 2013 CUNA Lending Council Sponsorship program. You may either fax this form with credit card information or mail it with your check to the attention of:
Council Sponsorship Administration
Fax number: (608) 231-4061
https://secure.cuna.org/councils/clc/events/partnersprogram_form.html
Address: CUNA Councils, 5710 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705 or email at sponsorships@cuna.coop.
A confirmation email will be sent to you, along with further details.
Payment Terms: A$750 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve sponsorship. Payment in full must be received by August 16, 2013 to guarantee placement in the Program Guide. If payment is not received by final due date, space may be released to other sponsors.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be issued until five weeks prior to the start of the conference. No refunds will be available after this date. All cancellations must be submitted in writing. For more information, call us at (800) 356-9655, ext. 4018.
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