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Friends of State Parks, Inc. is hosting our biannual conference to benefit our state parks through the efforts of existing Friends Groups, Park Advisory Committees, staff at all levels and other park support groups, at the Conference Center in Haw River State Park in Browns Summit, NC on April 26-28, 2019
We are seeking sponsors for the 2019 Friends Conference. Friends hosts a biannual conference for state park friend’s groups leadership and their park leadership to meet, celebrate and network. Conference participants will learn about ways to provide better non-profit and recreational opportunities to millions of visitors who come to enjoy North Carolina’s finest public lands. The North Carolina Friends of State Parks is proud to host this year’s conference at Haw River State Park from April 26-28, 2019, and showcase the best our volunteers have to offer in North Carolina.
Your Audience
We expect an estimated 75 participants representing 41 state parks in North Carolina. The participants will be a blend of park leadership, friends group decision-makers and program staff who attend to take advantage of the opportunity to network with their peers and to learn about new programs, trends and products that can enhance their visitor services.
The Benefits of Sponsorship
Participating as a sponsor enables you and your organization to showcase your brand and interact with state park volunteers and their park leadership.
■ Presence. Sponsorship maximizes your visibility, providing opportunities to showcase your products
and services. Sponsors are encouraged to participate and actively engage in the conference activities,
both on-site and off-site. All attendees will enjoy sessions that provide insight into non-profit and park operations, as well as provide opportunities to be a part of both formal and casual conversations with fellow conference participants.
■ Affirmation of State Park Values. Sponsors demonstrate a commitment and support of the efforts
and values that state parks provide to their visitors and their surrounding communities.
■ Speaking Opportunities. Some levels of sponsorship will include speaking opportunities.
■ Exhibit Opportunities. Sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their products at designated times
and locations throughout the conference. Sponsor displays may be located at the sponsored venue.
■ Product Placement. Sponsorship includes placement of products, samples or promotional materials
in conference bags, at meeting tables and in conference support materials.
■ Conference Website and Program. All sponsors are recognized in the conference program and
on the conference website, and their company/organization logo will be hyperlinked on the
sponsor’s website.
■ Daily Slideshow. Each morning during the daily sessions, a slideshow will feature scenes from the
previous day’s activities. The sponsors of the current day’s events will be shown on the slideshow.
■ Signage. Sponsors will receive signage at their sponsored event, where appropriate.
■ Connections. Sponsors receive an electronic directory of all conference participants following
the conference.
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Category |
Amount |
# Registrations |
Program Ad Size |
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Longleaf Pine |
$5,000. |
3 Registrations |
1 page |
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Frazier Fir |
$2,500. |
2 Registrations |
½ page |
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Dogwood Tree |
$1,000. |
1 Registration |
Business Card |
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Loblolly Pine |
$500. |
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Program Listing |
Sponsor Approval: Once sponsors are approved, they will receive a confirmation email and payment can then be made either online or by check. Submit logo for marketing materials and slideshow.
State of the Parks – Carol Tingley $5,000
Friday Evening Dinner, April 26
Sponsorship includes dinner only. Sponsor will have a full-page ad in the
program, the opportunity to speak at dinner, a link on the conference website, as
well as a presence in the following day’s slideshow.
Naturally Wonderful Banquet $5,000
Saturday Afternoon Lunch, April 27
Sponsorship includes lunch only. Sponsor will have a full-page ad in the
program, a link on the conference website, the opportunity to speak at the
event and a presence on the following day’s slideshow.
Exploring North Carolina – Tom Earnhardt $5,000
Saturday Evening Dinner, April 27
Sponsorship includes dinner only. Sponsor will have a full-page ad in the
program, a link on the conference website, the opportunity to speak at the
event and a presence on the following day’s slideshow.
A North Carolina Welcome! $2,500
Friday Opening session, April 26
Sponsorship will offer a speaking opportunity, a ½-page ad and a website
link, as well as a presence in the next morning’s slideshow.
Saturday Breakfast $2,500
Saturday Morning, April 27
Sponsorship includes ½-page ad, a link on the website, literature display and
a presence on the following morning’s slideshow.
Sunday’s Breakfast $2,500
Sunday Morning, April 28
Sponsorship includes ½-page ad, a link on the website, literature display and
a presence on the morning’s slideshow.
Evening Hospitality Suite $1,000
Serve as the evening host for the end of the day hospitality
time in one of the cabin conference suites complete with bar
and wide screen television. An assortment of beverages
and snacks will be the prefect relaxing end for each day
of the conference.
Sponsor will receive a business card ad, a link on the conference
website and a presence on the following day’s slideshow.
Hospitality Suite sponsorships available for:
Friday Evening, April 26
Saturday Evening, April 27
Evening Entertainment $1,000
This area of North Carolina is filled with a variety of talented
musicians and artisans. Where possible, entertainment will be
provided by local talent. This will be the case for the evening
musical entertainment. Sponsor will receive a business card
ad, a link on the conference website and a presence on the
following day’s slideshow.
Evening Entertainment sponsorships available for:
Friday Evening, April 26
Saturday Evening, April 27
Conference Lanyards $1,000
Take advantage of an excellent sponsorship value. Every
conference participant and every photograph will have your
logo on the lanyard name tags. This is a great exposure at an
excellent value. Sponsor will receive a business card ad, and a link on the conference website.
■ Friday Afternoon Break - $500
■ Friday Afternoon Break - $500
■ Saturday Morning Break - $500
■ Saturday Afternoon Break - $500
■ Saturday Afternoon Break - $500
■ Sunday Morning Break - $500
■ Ice Cream Truck at Haw River State Park - $500
■ Conference Program Printing - $500
■ Snacks/Drinks for Friday - $500
■ Snacks/Drinks for Saturday - $500
■ Snacks/Drinks for Sunday - $500
■ Conference T-Shirts (participants) - $500
■ Conference Bag (or equivalent) - $500
■ Food Items/Reading Materials for Conference Participants’ Rooms - $500
(Sponsor will receive a listing in the program and in the daily slideshow)
Conference Apparel
Conference apparel sponsorship includes long sleeve button down shirts with the 2017 conference logo embroidered on the front, and your company logo embroidered on the sleeve.
Long Sleeve Button Down Shirts
For Participants
100 shirts - $2,500
Conference Bags
All conference bag items will include the sponsor’s logo.
Backpack
Qty. 100 - $1,500
Umbrella
Qty. 100 - $1,500
Cell Phone Power Bank
Qty. 100 - $1,500
Qty. 100 - $1,500
Collapsible Hiking Stick
Qty. 100 - $2,500
Tumblers
Qty. 100 - $1,500
Padfolio
Qty. 100 - $1,000
Qty. 100 - $1,500
Committed Sponsor Merchandise
If you have already committed to be a Longleaf Pine, Frazier Fir, Dogwood Tree, or Loblolly Pine level sponsor, you’re welcome to provide merchandise of your own to go in the conference bag.