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SponsorshipsPartnering with MPIWSCMeeting Professionals International members are dedicated professionals specializing in planning, managing and supplying services to the meetings industry. MPI members are recognized as the most professional, ethical and experienced in their field. They are committed to enhancing their professional growth and advancing the industry.

Did you know that 47% of MPIWSC members are planners? With an annual buying power of $320 million, the average MPIWSC planner spends $1.5 million yearly! Don’t miss this opportunity to partner, and showcase your facility, service or company to one of the finest meeting professional organizations in the industry. By participating in partnership opportunities, you can take advantage of your access to your target audience and maximize your organization's visibility within the industry.

MPIWSC offers a variety of ways to promote your organization or to show support for the chapter. By participating in a partnership with MPIWSC, you can gain exposure to a target audience of industry professionals and strengthen your presence in the marketplace.

The levels of Partnerships are cumulative for one year. MPIWSC will accept contributions in the form of cash or in-kind (sponsorship of goods and/or services) donations. In-kind contributions are calculated at 50% of cash value to be mutually agreeable between MPIWSC and donor.

Benefits for Partnerships are subject to change without notice. For additional information on MPI Washington State Chapter's Partnership opportunities please contact [email protected].

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EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Monthly ProgramsHosting the regular chapter meetings normally consisting of an educational program (e.g. speaker, panel, interactive presentation), networking, announcements, chapter business and a meal or reception.

Meeting room for the educational program to sit a minimum of 90-125 people Separate room for Board of Directors meeting Complimentary room rental Registration area outside main meeting room Audio-Visual Hosted parking for 20 MPIWSC Board members and chapter manager Hotel: One night accommodations for the speaker Raffle prize donated by venue with a value of at least $100 Access to the meeting room, no later than one hour prior to the start time of the event Complimentary meal service

Receives Automatic SILVER Level Sponsorship

Chapter Celebrations / Board InstallationThis event takes the place of the June Monthly Program and serves as the yearly awards ceremony and installation of the new Board of Directors.

Hosted parking for 20 MPIWSC Board members and chapter manager Banquet: 2,500 sq ft to accommodate 130-150 guests; evening 5 pm - 9 pm preferred Registration area to accommodate 3 – six-foot skirted tables and 1 – six-foot skirt table for collateral Access to banquet room beginning at 1 pm with event from 5 pm – 9 pm Room set up – rounds facing podium at the front of room AV: microphone/sound, LCD projector and screen Hosted dinner service Cash or hosted bar


GalaThis event takes the place of the November and December Monthly Program and is the chapter’s biggest social/networking event of the year. It typically includes a live & silent auction to raise funds for the chapter and a local charity.

Space for the Board Meeting as well as a reception & auction Set up includes a stage and Audio Visual Food stations, non-alcoholic drinks, hosted

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Cash or hosted bar


Evening of the StarsAn evening reception and thank-you event for the chapter volunteers

One room for a reception, 40-60 people, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails or heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine/beer

Receives Automatic BRONZE Level Sponsorship

Strictly Social EventsAfter work networking events

One room for a reception, 30-50 people, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails or hors d’oeuvres and wine/beer Donated raffle item


Board of Directors RetreatsAnnual Board RetreatThe Board of Directors’ annual retreat typically occurs in April/May. The retreats are typically 2.5 days/3 nights. Sponsors will need to provide the following:

Complimentary overnight accommodations for 20 rooms for 2 nights Complimentary meeting room for 20 people for 2.5 days Complimentary reception/dinner, continental breakfast, AM/PM breaks & lunch for 20 people each

day

Receives Automatic GOLD Level Sponsorship

Mid-Year RetreatThe Board of Directors’ mid-year retreat typically occurs in January. The retreats are typically 1 day. Sponsors will need to provide the following:

Complimentary meeting room for 20 people for 1 day Complimentary continental breakfast, AM/PM breaks & lunch for 20 people


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For specific details and the RFP please review the MPIWSC 2011 Venue RFP.

CHAPTER SPONSORSHIPS

Legacy - $25,000 +• Free admission for 2 members for a year

of MPIWSC monthly educational programs (cash value $640)

• Complimentary full page ad in choice of 6 issues of MPIWSC Newsletter (cash value $3180)

• Sponsorship and logo recognition at all MPIWSC monthly educational programs

• Special recognition in the web membership directory

• Special recognition on nametag at all MPIWSC monthly educational programs

• Podium recognition by the MC at all MPIWSC monthly educational programs

• Banner ad on MPIWSC with hotlink for a year (cash value $1800)

• Opportunity to make a 5-minute presentation to attendees at 2 mutually agreed upon MPIWSC monthly educational program and have display table with brochures

• 50% discount off all chapter newsletter ads

• 4 sets of MPIWSC mailing labels• Free admission for 2 members to the

MPIWSC Annual Gala (cash value $100)• Complimentary job or internship posting

on mpiwsc.org for a year (cash value $420)

• Free admission for 2 non member for a year of MPIWSC monthly educational programs (cash value $720)

• Free admission for 3 non member to the MPIWSC Annual Gala (cash value $150)

• Special recognition on Facebook for a year• Special recognition on the Sponsor page of

MPIWSC website for a year

Marquee - $15,000 - $24,999• Free admission for 2 members for a year








• Opportunity to make a 5-minute presentation to attendees at 2 mutually

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agreed upon MPIWSC monthly educational program and have display table with brochures




on mpiwsc.org for 3 months (cash value $105)

• Free admission for 1 non member for a year of MPIWSC monthly educational programs (cash value $360)

• Free admission for 1 non member to the MPIWSC Annual Gala (cash value $50)



Diamond - $10,000 - $14,999• Free admission for 2 members for a year








• Opportunity to make a 5-minute presentation to attendees at a mutually

agreed upon MPIWSC monthly educational program and have display table with brochures




on mpiwsc.org for 3 months (cash value $105)



Platinum - $5000 - $9999• Free admission for 2 members for a year


• Complimentary full page ad in choice of 1 issue of MPIWSC Newsletter (cash value $600)




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• Opportunity to make a 5-minute presentation to attendees at a mutually agreed upon MPIWSC monthly educational program and have display table with brochures

• 50% discount off all chapter newsletter ads2 sets of MPIWSC mailing labels



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Gold - $2500 - $4999• Free admission for 1 member for a year of

MPIWSC monthly educational programs (cash value $320)

• Complimentary half page ad in choice of 1 issue of MPIWSC Newsletter (cash value $350)






• Opportunity to make a 5-minute presentation to attendees at a mutually agreed upon MPIWSC monthly educational program and have display table with brochures


• 2 sets of MPIWSC mailing labels• Special recognition on Facebook for a year• Special recognition on the Sponsor page of


Silver - $1000 - $2499• Free admission for 1 member to 6 MPIWSC

monthly educational programs (cash value $240)

• Complimentary quarter page ad in choice of 1 issue of MPIWSC Newsletter (cash value $175)







Bronze - $500 - $999• Free admission for 1 member to 1 MPIWSC

monthly educational programs (cash value $40)






Sponsorship opportunities include, but are not limited to: Scholarships to Educational Conferences, Printing, Team Buildings, Audio Visual Equipment, Webcasts, Entertainment, Table Top or Room

Décor, Florals, Educational Speakers, Advertising, Board Retreat Facilitator and Website Sponsorship.

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To request a sponsorship opportunity or request for more information, please contact Katy Mercille, CMP, VP of Finance at 253-924-4465 or

[email protected].

Monthly Educational Program SponsorshipsIn addition to the Chapter Sponsorship opportunities, you can also sponsor one of the MPIWSC monthly educational programs throughout the year. (Please note: monthly educational program sponsorships are based on availability). Fee to sponsor is $500 for MPIWSC members and $750 for non-members. You receive the following for your sponsorship:

Mention in the program e-blast Mention in the newsletter Display table at the MPIWSC monthly educational program sponsored Collateral distribution at the MPIWSC monthly educational program sponsored 5-minute presentation at the MPIWSC monthly educational program sponsored Free admission for 2 at the MPIWSC monthly educational program sponsored (cash value

$80)

To request a sponsorship opportunity or request for more information, please contact Katy Mercille, CMP, VP of Finance at 253-924-4465 or

[email protected].

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