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For more information on joining our family of sponsors, please contact Dori Brattain or Melanie Bevens at 1-800-578-6722.

Every child in your community is a reason to support your local school board. And a reason to invest in the Oregon School Boards Association.

We have an assortment of sponsorship packages to fit school marketing plans, giving you exposure throughout the year. Your organization's investment in and involvement with OSBA will help ensure you're at the forefront when school officials make purchasing decisions.

Premier Sponsorship Packages
Year-round, high-quality exposure to OSBA members and associates.
(click package name for more information)

Diamond Sponsor Package SOLD (PACE is OSBA's Diamond Sponsor for 2008-2009.)

The Diamond level is our highest sponsorship package. Only one sponsorship at this level will be sold. This year, it includes both the 2008 Annual Convention and the 2009 Annual Convention; thereafter, the Diamond sponsorship package contains one convention.

Includes annual convention, Bonds & Ballots Workshop, summer board conference (including Board Secretaries’ Day), labor and employment conference, over 30 spring and fall regional meetings throughout the state, and recognition in OSBA publications, on our Web site, and at other OSBA events.

Special features of the exclusive Diamond Sponsorship:

OSBA Newsclips - Your organization’s image and contact information on our daily OSBA Newsclips - e-mailed to about 2,000 school district, education service district and community college recipients every workday throughout the year. Include a message from your organization (35 words or less), your logo, and a direct link to your Web site.

Your logo on OSBA Web site left navigation menu as OSBA’s Diamond sponsor, so that it appears on every page of our Web site (averages two million page views per year – and growing).

Featured positioning on the sponsor page of our Web site as our Diamond sponsor, with logo, feature, and contact information.

Your organization’s name or logo on pens used at all OSBA conferences and selected workshops.

Your organization’s name or logo on notepads used at all OSBA conferences and selected workshops.

Your logo on all OSBA conference and workshop brochures for the term of your sponsorship.

Recognition during meetings of the OSBA board of directors.

Plus:

OSBA Annual Convention (November)

A double booth at our annual Convention Exhibitor Show.

Your logo as Diamond sponsor on the official convention tote bag.

Opportunity to place approved literature in the official registrant packet at the annual OSBA convention.

A feature article in a pre-convention issue of our newsletter, Outlook & Review.

A one-page ad in our convention brochure in August.

A one-page ad in our official convention program.

PowerPoint slide before general sessions, other official presentations.

Your organization’s logo/name on selected signage at convention.

Recognition at a general session during convention.

Bonds & Ballots Workshop (January)

Your logo on the tote bag as our Diamond sponsor.

A one-page insert, provided by your organization, in the official workbook.

Introduction as Diamond sponsor at a general session.

Summer Board Conference (July)

Sponsorship of Board Secretaries’ Day.

Labor & Employment Conference (September)

Sponsorship of continental breakfast and refreshment break.

Price: $75,000

Availability: one; initial Diamond sponsorship includes OSBA’s 2008 Annual Convention and the 2009 Annual Convention (sponsorship runs Jan. 2008 through Dec. 2009); thereafter, the Diamond sponsorship package contains one convention.

Platinum Sponsor Package

Special features of the exclusive Platinum Sponsorship:

Your logo as Platinum sponsor on presentation folders for meetings and other presentations throughout the state – about 2,000 per year – fall and spring regional meetings, summer board conference, labor and employment conference, and other OSBA meetings, excluding convention.

Your logo on OSBA Web site left navigation menu as OSBA’s Platinum sponsor, so that it appears on every page of our Web site (averages two million page views per year – and growing).

Featured positioning on the sponsor page of our Web site as our Platinum sponsor, with logo, feature, and contact information.

Your logo on all conference and event brochures and workbooks for the term of the sponsorship.

Recognition at meetings of the OSBA board of directors.

Plus:

OSBA Convention (November)

A double booth at our annual Convention Exhibitor Show.

Sponsorship of one convention keynote speaker.

Sponsorship of one student entertainment performance.

Opportunity to place approved literature in the official registrant packet at the annual OSBA convention.

A feature article in a pre-convention issue of our newsletter, Outlook & Review.

An ad in our convention brochure in August.

An ad in our official convention program.

PowerPoint slide before general sessions; other official presentations.

Your organization’s logo/name prominently on selected signage at convention.

Recognition at a general session.

Bonds & Ballots Workshop (January)

Recognition as Platinum sponsor at a general session.

Sponsorship of one refreshment break.

Your organization’s logo/name as sponsor on selected signage.

Summer Board Conference (July)

Your organization’s logo/name on selected signage.

Labor and Employment Conference (September)

Sponsorship of mid-day meal for conference attendees.

Price: $30,000

Availability: one

Gold Sponsor Package

Special features of the exclusive Gold Sponsorship Package:

Your logo on name-badge lanyards for all conference and workshop attendees/presenters.

Your logo on OSBA Web site left navigation menu as OSBA’s Gold sponsor, so that it appears on every page of our Web site (two million average page views per year – and growing).

Featured positioning on the sponsor page of our Web site as our Gold sponsor, with logo, feature, and contact information.

Your logo on all conference and event brochures and workbooks for the term of the sponsorship.

Recognition at meetings of the OSBA board of directors.

Plus:

Convention (November)

A double booth at the annual Convention Exhibitor Show.

Sponsorship of President’s Reception for board, staff, dignitaries.

Sponsorship of one student entertainment performance.

Opportunity to place approved literature in the official registrant packet at the annual OSBA convention.

A feature article in a pre-convention issue of our newsletter, Outlook & Review.

An ad in our convention brochure in August.

An ad in our official convention program.

PowerPoint slide before general sessions; other official presentations.

Your organization’s logo/name on selected signage at convention.

Recognition at general session.

Bonds & Ballots Workshop (January)

Sponsorship of one refreshment break, a prime opportunity to meet and greet attendees and distribute items (e.g., pens, mugs) bearing your organization’s logo.

Recognition at a general session.

Your organization’s logo/name on selected signage.

Summer board conference (July)

Your organization’s logo/name on selected signage.

Labor and employment conference (September)

Sponsorship of one keynote speaker.

Price: $20,000

Availability: one

Convention spotlight packages
Packages that offer exposure before and during the annual OSBA convention each November.
(click package name for more information)

Silver Sponsor Package

One booth in our annual Convention Exhibitor Show.

Recognition in all conference and other event brochures as Silver sponsor.

An ad in the official convention program.

PowerPoint slide before general sessions; other official presentations.

Your choice of one:

Student entertainment sponsorship (three available).

Saturday or Sunday refreshment-break sponsorship.

Keynote speaker, Board Secretaries Workshop.

Workshop presenter/speaker/panelist gifts (one).

Two $500 convention-registration scholarships to be presented at convention in your organization's name.

Your organization's logo/name on selected convention signage.

Listing as a Silver Sponsor in the convention brochure.

Listing as a Silver Sponsor in the convention program.

Listing as a Silver Sponsor on the OSBA Web site, sponsorship page.

Price: $7,500

Availability: Limited to booth availability; maximum 33; first-come, first-served.

Bronze Sponsor Package

One booth in our annual Convention Exhibitor Show.

An ad in the official convention program.

PowerPoint slide before general sessions; other official presentations.

One convention-registration scholarship ($500) presented in your organization's name.

Your organization's logo/name on selected signage.

Listing as a Bronze Sponsor in the convention brochure.

Listing as a Bronze Sponsor in the convention program.

Listing as a Bronze Sponsor on the OSBA Web site, sponsorship page.

Price: $3,000

Availability: Limited to booth availability; maximum 33.

Special Exhibitors Package

One booth in our annual Convention Exhibitor Show.

Half-page ad in the official convention program.

PowerPoint slide before general sessions; other official presentations.

Listing as vendor in the official program.

Listing as a vendor on OSBA Web site sponsorship pages.

Conference-attendee address list.

President's Circle member listing, if applicable.

Price: $1,500
Availability: Limited to booth availability; maximum 33.

Individual Sponsorship Opportunities
(Click on the column name to sort/resort by that column)

Item	Exposure Period ^	Package	Number Offered	Cost
Daily OSBA Electronic Newsclips	Year-round exposure	Diamond	1	$35,000
A 35-word profile of your organizaiton plus your organization's logo and a link directly to your Web site, in a coveted location on our daily Newsclips, e-mailed to about 2,000 school district, education service district and community college recipients every OSBA workday throughout the year.
Notepads (all OSBA events)	Year-round exposure	Diamond	1	$7,500
Notepads for all attendees at convention, bonds & ballots workshop, spring and fall regional meetings throughout the state, summer board conference and labor and employment conference with your logo, full-page color ad.
Pens (all OSBA events)	Year-round exposure	Diamond		$7,500
Your organization's logo on attractive pens included in registration packets at OSBA's Annual Convention, Bonds & Ballots Workshop, Summer Board Conference and Labor & Employment conference.
Lanyards	Year-round exposure	Gold	1	$2,000

OSBA Board/Staff Dinner	Year-round exposure	Individual item	1	$6,000
Your sponsorship underwrites the OSBA Board and Staff Dinner. Attend this sumptouous social event and dinner and meet OSBA Board, staff, and dignitaries.
Salute to Success Awards	Year-round exposure	Individual item	1

Tote-bags	Annual Convention	Diamond	1	$10,000
Your organization's name and logo on the popular reusable, collectible and colorful tote bag.
Convention President's Reception	Annual Convention	Gold	1	$3,500
Your sponsorship underwrites the OSBA Board President's Reception Saturday night in the Marriott Presidential Suite. Join the OSBA board, staff, their significant others and dignitaries to celebrate the changing of the guard, as the OSBA president becomes past president and welcomes the new president and officers.
Convention Exhibitor Booth	Annual Convention	Individual item		$825-$975
Exhibit at our annual convention in Portland at the Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Contact Donna Herren, OSBA event manager, 800-578-6722.
Convention Friday afternoon refreshments	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$5,000
Provide refreshments in the exhibit hall.
Convention Friday morning refreshments	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$5,000
Provide refreshments in the exhibit hall.
Convention Hotel key cards	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$2,000
Put your organization's image in the hands of attendees staying at the convention hotel - over 500 people.
Convention Program	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$2,000
Sponsor our colorful convention program and use your one-page ad to display your organization's products or services. Graphic design assistance available.
Convention Program Ad	Annual Convention	Individual item		$850
A full-page ad in our glossy convention-themed program, viewed repeatedly by all attendees, exhibitors and guests.
Convention Saturday Banquet	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$10,000
It's a time to kick back, enjoy good food and music and mix it up a little with convention attendees, staff and guests in the grand ballroom at the Marriott.
Convention Saturday morning refreshments	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$5,000
Provide refreshments in the exhibit hall.
Convention Sunday morning refreshments	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$5,000
Coffee and tea service in the main foyer on Sunday morning.
Convention full Board scholarship	Annual Convention	Individual item		$4,000 - $5,000 each board
Make positive impressions on school districts, community colleges and education service districts by helping boards to attend, learn and network at the annual OSBA convention. Your scholarship will pay for three nights' lodging, OSBA-hosted meals and convention registration for each board member. OSBA receives the applications and awards the scholarships by July 15. YOU receive the credit on the application, in our newsletter, online and at convention. Sponsoring scholarships pays dividends for years.
Convention full individual scholarship	Annual Convention	Individual item		$1,200 each
An excellent opportunity to make positive impressions on school districts, community colleges and education service districts, helping more of their board and staff to attend, learn and network at the annual convention. Your scholarship will pay for three nights' lodging, OSBA-hosted meals and convention registration for one first-time attendee. OSBA receives the applications and awards the scholarships by July 15. YOU receive the credit on the application, in our newsletter, online and at convention. Sponsoring scholarships pays dividends for years.
Convention registration scholarship	Annual Convention	Individual item		$500 each
Every OSBA convention attendee wants to come to next year's convention, but budgets don't always allow it. Help school districts, community colleges and education service districts by sponsoring a registration. We (or you) draw names of registration scholarship winners for next year's convention at main events during this year's convention.
Copy Services	Annual Convention	Individual item	1
Convention copy services.
Council of School Attorneys speaker	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$3,000
It's crucial for our school attorneys to keep up with changes in the law and the latest school law precedents and issues. Lend your support as we train the attorneys who keep Oregon districts out of hot water.
Council of School Attorneys speaker	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$3,000
It's crucial for our school attorneys to keep up with changes in the law and the latest school law precedents and issues. Lend your support as we train the attorneys who keep Oregon districts out of hot water.
Cyber Cafe	Annual Convention	Individual item	1
Computer equipment for convention attendees to access the Internet.
Friday General Session Keynote Speaker	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$10,000
Our general-session speakers are extremely popular, drawing all attendees at convention. Your organization will be noticed and appreciated for these sponsorships.
Friday Student Entertainment	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$2,000
Sponsoring some of the talented student musicians from around Oregon who perform at OSBA's annual convention gets your organization's name in front of convention attendees, student entertainers, their teachers and parents. Sponsorship used to provide room and board and transportation.
Hotel WiFi Internet	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$1,500
Give convention attendees the gift of free Internet access from wherever they are on the ballroom and exhibit-hall levels during the convention - allows them to stay in touch with work and family and gives them a world of information at their fingertips.
Saturday Banquet Entertainment	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$2,000
Sponsoring some of the talented student musicians from around Oregon who perform at OSBA's annual convention gets your organization's name in front of convention attendees, student entertainers, their teachers and parents. Sponsorship used to provide room and board and transportation.
Saturday General Session Keynote Speaker	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$10,000
Our general-session speakers are extremely popular, drawing all attendees at convention. Your organization will be noticed and appreciated for these sponsorships.
Saturday Student Entertainment	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$2,000
Sponsoring some of the talented student musicians from around Oregon who perform at OSBA's annual convention gets your organization's name in front of convention attendees, student entertainers, their teachers and parents. Sponsorship used to provide room and board and transportation.
Sunday Student Entertainment	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$2,000
Sponsoring some of the talented student musicians from around Oregon who perform at OSBA's annual convention gets your organization's name in front of convention attendees, student entertainers, their teachers and parents. Sponsorship used to provide room and board and transportation.
Thursday Opening Reception	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$10,000
Opening reception sponsorship offers attendees relaxed networking and socializing as we kick off the convention. Sponsor - and join in the mingling! Includes double booth in exhibit hall.
Thursday Student Entertainment	Annual Convention	Individual item	1	$2,000
Sponsoring some of the talented student musicians from around Oregon who perform at OSBA's annual convention gets your organization's name in front of convention attendees, student entertainers, their teachers and parents. Sponsorship used to provide room and board and transportation.
Board Secretaries' workshop	Annual Convention	Silver	1	$5,000
This popular Thursday workshop is always well-attended by key employees who ensure that school districts, education service districts and community colleges function: board secretaries.
Workshop Presenter Gifts	Annual Convention	Silver	1	$2,000
An excellent opportunity to put your organization's image before all the convention speakers and panelists representing school districts, ESDs, and community colleges from around the state and beyond. OSBA purchases the gifts and adds your logo as sponsor; you may add a special gift from your organization (approved by convention staff).
Tote-bags	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Diamond
Your organization's name and logo on the popular reusable, collectible and colorful tote bag.
Bonds & Ballots 5-mbr team scholarship	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item		$1,500
Announce your team scholarships to the coming Bonds & Ballots workshop on OSBA's Web site, in our newsletter and electronic Newsclips.
Bonds & Ballots Continental Breakfast	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item	1	$6,000
Provide nourishment to start the day and OSBA-approved company items, if you like, at this popular winter conference, which also attracts city, county, and community college officials.
Bonds & Ballots Evening Reception	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item	1	$10,000
Treat attendees to beverages and hors d'oeuvres in a relaxing atmosphere in the foyer.
Bonds & Ballots Exhibitor table	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item	20	$500
Display your products and services and talk with school district, education service district, community college, and city and county officials.
Bonds & Ballots Keynote Speakers	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item	2	$7,000
Attach your organization's name and logo to one of the most memorable portions of any conference - high-quality, entertaining and informative keynote speakers.
Bonds & Ballots Lunch	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item	2	$7,500
Good food and a speaker with powerful data for attendees makes this a great activity to be associated with.
Bonds & Ballots Refreshment breaks	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item	2	$2,000
You can never go wrong sponsoring refreshments for the whole body when brains are being filled with facts.
Bonds & Ballots individual scholarship	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item		$300
Announce your registration scholarships to the coming Bonds & Ballots workshop on OSBA's Web site, in our newsletter and electronic Newsclips.
Bonds & Ballots workbook	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item	1	$2,000
Sponsor the workbook that attendees take home to refer to as they employ the tactics they learn at Bonds & Ballots. Add a page of information about your organization.
Bonds & Ballots workbook ad	Bonds & Ballots Workshop	Individual item		$500
One-page ad to call attention to your products and services.
Labor & Employment Friday Breakfast	Labor & Employment Conference	Diamond	1	$7,000
Sponsor Friday's continental breakfast and kick off the day's activities.
Labor & Employment Refreshment Break	Labor & Employment Conference	Diamond	1	$2,000
An opportunity to meet, greet, and - if you like - provide approved items bearing your logo.
Labor & Employment Lunch	Labor & Employment Conference	Individual item	1	$7,500
Sponsor the mid-day meal for conference attendees.
Labor & Employment keynote speaker	Labor & Employment Conference	Individual item	1	$9,000
Host one of the most memorable portions of this conference: our highly popular, informative and inspiring keynote speaker.
Labor & Employment scholarship	Labor & Employment Conference	Individual item		$175
Announce your registration scholarships to the coming Labor & Employment conference on OSBA's Web site, in our newsletter and electronic Newsclips.
Board Secretaries' Day	Summer Board Conference	Diamond	1	$15,000
OSBA Summer Board Secretaries Day: Sponsor the entire day's events for board secretaries - the people who help keep things running smoothly in school districts all over the state. Keynote speaker, workshop presenters, food, coffee breaks.
Summer Board Contintental Breakfast	Summer Board Conference	Individual item	1	$6,000
Sponsor Saturday's continental breakfast and kick off the day's activities.
Summer Board Keynote Speaker	Summer Board Conference	Individual item	1	$9,000
Host one of the most memorable portions of this conference: our highly popular, informative and inspiring keynote speaker.
Summer Board Lunch	Summer Board Conference	Individual item	1	$7,500
Sponsor the mid-day meal for conference attendees.
Summer Board Refreshments	Summer Board Conference	Individual item	2	$2,000
Two opportunities to meet, greet and - if you like - provide OSBA-approved items bearing your logo.
Summer Board Workbook CD	Summer Board Conference	Individual item	1	$2,500
Be seen as green, as we break from paper to provide conference materials that attendees can conveniently carry home.
Summer Board individual scholarship	Summer Board Conference	Individual item		$175
Announce your registration scholarships to the coming Summer Board conference on OSBA's Web site, in our newsletter and electronic Newsclips.

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OSBA sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like more information on becoming a sponsor contact Dori Brattain or Melanie Bevens at 1-800-578-OSBA(6722).

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