INDIANA SCHOOL NUTRITION A SSOCIATION

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1 INDIANA SCHOOL NUTRITION A SSOCIATION Annual State Conference November 9-11th, 2017 Centur y Center Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, South Bend, IN w w w. i n d i a n a s n a. o r g

2 From the President-Elect Dear Valued Industry Partner, On behalf of the Indiana School Nutrition Association, I would like to welcome you to join us at the 64 th Annual State Conference being held at the Century Center in South Bend, Indiana from November 9 th through the 11 th. We look forward to a new venue and a very successful conference. I hope you will choose to be part of what makes the Annual State Conference a success! The theme this year is Ignite Your Appetite! The professional development committees are hard at work planning the breakout sessions that will be a growing experience for our membership. Dynamic general session speakers have been scheduled for this year s conference that will ignite and motivate ISNA members. Some exciting changes this year include... Culinary Bites A new and exciting opportunity for our membership this year is Culinary Bites (replacing Culinary Exchange). Culinary Bites will offer short interactive bites (sessions) of hands on culinary training sessions. Our membership has requested more hands-on training opportunities and we feel this will be a great addition to the Annual Conference lineup. ISNA/SNA Awards ISNA Award winners will be recognized on Saturday, November 11th. Changing this recognition from the Spring Seminar to Annual Conference will allow those being recognized to be honored in front of a larger group of their peers. We also hope that this recognition will make more members aware of the award nomination opportunity. So many of our members stand to receive special recognition! The winners of this past year s Industry Advisory Council Scholarship to ANC will also be announced as we value your support of our members more than you know! Chinese Auction Members have asked for the return of the Chinese Auction and we have listened. The ISNA Regional Representatives will be requesting donations for this popular event. The money raised during this event will be used for a scholarship to the 2018 ISNA Annual Conference. If you would like to donate, please contact Sheri at sheri@indianasna.org. We continually strive to make our partnership with our industry members as valuable as possible. As you can see, we continue to evolve and grow based on our industry and membership feedback to make the ISNA Annual Conference as valuable as it can possibly be for all involved. Again this year we will provide two evenings of entertainment to include a Local Indiana Tasting Reception on Thursday and Fun Pianos on Friday! We encourage industry to attend these events as they provide time for extra networking with your customers as well as potential new customers. We also welcome back the Innovations Stations and an exclusive conference mobile app. Last year the mobile app was very well received as it is a fantastic tool both during and after conference. This year s app is new and improved and provides more interaction with our attendees so as to encourage increased use! Many of our sponsorship opportunities, including a Badge Game Sponsorship, will increase traffic to your booth! You can also purchase a text message sponsorship which would allow you to have a message sent out to all attendees using the app. The exhibit hall at the Century Center is no stranger to large food/vendor shows, so accommodating all of our wonderful vendors will not be a problem. With your continued feedback we will once again offer the exhibit hall for one day as well as continuing with the Director/Buyer only hour. There are numerous exciting sponsorship opportunities this year. As always, your generosity allows ISNA to provide quality programs to our members, while also giving industry a valuable marketing platform. Sponsorships are listed in your packet and you can sign up during the registration process. ISNA would like to sincerely thank you for your interest, partnership and support! We hope to see you in November at the beautiful Century Center in the heart of South Bend, IN. Sincerely, Martha Silverthorn ISNA President-Elect & Conference Chair

3 Conference Overview Thursday, November 9 - Saturday, November 11 The Indiana School Nutrition Association Exhibit Fair provides an excellent opportunity for you to: Network and gain access to key decision makers Build awareness and preference to impact purchasing habits of members Solicit direct feedback from potential and current purchasers Gather insight from leaders in the profession Demonstrate your commitment to the Indiana School Nutrition Association Conference Highlights to Attract Attendees: High-Quality Education featuring Top-Notch General Session Speakers: Mr. Andrew Berlin Creative, hard-charging leader who redefines the status quo to achieve amazing outcomes. Chairman & CEO, Berlin Packaging Owner of the South Bend Cubs (MiLB Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) Matt Booth Part of my life's mission is to help people live positive! Professional Speaker and Attitude Expert Tim Cusack KEYNOTE SPEAKER. TRAINER. CORPORATE ENTERTAINER Multi-Track Education Sessions to meet Professional Standards Guidelines On-Site Entertainment Local Indiana Tasting Reception - Thursday, November 9th, 5:00-7:30pm Fun Pianos by 176 Keys - Friday, November 10th, 7:00-9:00pm (following dinner)

4 Conference Overview WHAT IS THE ISNA CONFERENCE? Each year, the ISNA brings together hundreds of child nutrition professionals for its Annual State Conference, allowing them to learn from each other and delve into the topic at hand. It also provides a platform for networking. The ISNA Annual Conference is the largest meeting of its kind in the state of Indiana for the child nutrition industry. WHO ARE THE ATTENDEES? Attendees range from directors managing multiple units to on-site staff who are experts in using products and services. Each person you meet has an influence in the decision to purchase food, equipment, technology, and services. The annual conference attracts attendees from all areas of the state. WHY EXHIBIT? You will be face to face with the key decision makers in the school nutrition marketplace. Provides the opportunity to demonstrate your product first-hand in the exhibit hall. Allows for unique small-group interaction opportunities through Innovation Stations. Contribute to the education process of child nutrition professionals statewide. LOCATION Century Center 120 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN Ph: Fax: HOST HOTEL Double Tree by Hilton South Bend Contact the hotel directly and reference the Indiana School Nutrition Association Room Block. (574) Group Rate: $114.30/night + applicable tax Group Rate effective until October 9, 2017 Additional Accommodations Aloft South Bend 111 N. Main St., South Bend, IN Opening September 2017!!!! 2 blocks from the Century Center For complete and updated agenda, visit

5 Conference Overview GENERAL EXHIBITOR NOTES This location allows for more than 150 exhibitor booths in one room with overflow in the Galleria directly outside the hall. Attendees will be assigned aisles to begin in an effort to control traffic. EACH BOOTH INCLUDES: 8 x 10 single booth (1) 8 x 2 black skirted display table (1) Booth ID sign (one name per sign) Waste basket with liner 2 folding chairs EXHIBITOR BENEFITS: Admission to all education sessions and general sessions 1 hour of dedicated time with buyerlevel members (Professional development offered during this hour for all other attendees) UTILITY/RENTAL SERVICES: Electricity: Century Center Booth Furniture: AAY s Party & Banquet Rental Must be reserved separately. See the attached forms. *NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING COOLER/FREEZER STORAGE SPACE, SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.* EXHIBIT HOURS: Friday, November 10th 1:00pm-5:00pm with Director/Buyer time 1:00pm EXHIBITOR SET-UP HOURS: Thursday, November 9 1:00pm-5:00pm Friday, November 10 8:00am-12:00pm EXHIBITOR DISMANTLING HOURS: Exhibitors are required to maintain their booth and services until 5:00pm Friday and should be dismantled by 8:00pm Friday. *PLEASE DO NOT DISMANTLE prior to 5:00pm* (Failure to comply will jeopardize your participation in future exhibits.) SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: Items can be shipped to the hotel no sooner than 7 days prior to the event. Century Center C/O - Indiana School Nutrition Assoc./ Insert Company Name Here 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, IN For questions please contact: Rebekah Love Senior Events Manager RebekahL@CenturyCenter.org

6 Exhibitor Opportunities Included in Partnership Fee Friday, November 10 1:00pm-5:00pm (4) Hours of dedicated exhibit time on day traditionally attended by buyer-level members 1 hour of dedicated Director/Buyer only time Additional Opportunity $250 Thursday, November 9 2:30pm-4:30pm 20 Available (space limited) 8-12 minute roundtable presentations with multiple small groups of attendees. Direct face-to-face sales opportunity to present latest products and services to buyer-level members.

7 Partnership Levels ISNA offers industry members the opportunity to increase their exposure to ISNA members by providing GOLD SILVER BRONZE continual, ongoing networking opportunities throughout the year. Membership period runs July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 INCLUDES (1) Booth at Annual State Conference Includes one 8 skirted table, company ID sign & GOLD partner sign Priority location honored where possible (deadline September 8, 2017) Gold Partner listing on IMPROVED conference mobile app! (1) Conference Registration including Friday breakfast Sponsorship of Friday night meal (2 tickets included for meal and entertainment) List of registered attendees 2 weeks prior to conference List of registered attendees in registration packet (4) 1/4 Page ads in Food for Thought ISNA magazine (1) Spring Seminar Registration and Table Display (April 20, 2018) Company name and profile listed in the Annual Conference Program and in each issue of Food for Thought Company name and profile listed at ISNA Virtual Marketplace Signage at all ISNA Conferences/Seminars (1) Booth at Annual State Conference Includes one 8 skirted table and company ID sign Location preference honored where possible (1) Conference Registration including Friday breakfast List of registered attendees in registration packet (4) 1/4 Page ads in Food for Thought ISNA magazine (1) Spring Seminar Registration and Table Display (April 20, 2018) Company name and profile listed in the Annual Conference Program and in each issue of Food for Thought Company name and profile listed at ISNA Virtual Marketplace Signage at all ISNA Conferences/Seminars (1) Booth at Annual State Conference Includes one 8 skirted table and company ID sign Location preference honored where possible (1) Conference Registration including Friday breakfast Company name listed in the Annual Conference Program List of registered attendees in registration packet FEE $1800 $1200 $900

8 Sponsorship Sponsorship allows ISNA to provide excellent speakers, top-notch educational programs, memorable meetings and exceptional networking functions. Quality education and fun entertainment bring members and industry partners together. All sponsors will be recognized within the conference program, in the mobile app and on the ISNA website to increase the visibility of your company and add value to your sponsorship. CONFERENCE 2017: Conference Mobile App Homepage Ad Mobile app users will see your logo each and every time they access the app! The average conference app user will access the app at least 12 times a day! *NEW* Conference Mobile App Text Messages Have a text message scheduled to be sent to all mobile app users! Invite them to your booth, inform them of special promotions, etc. The possibilities are endless! *NEW* Conference App Badge Game Make your exhibit booth a check in for this year s badge game. Customized badge to match your company logo! *NEW* Keynote Speaker Sponsorship Company logo projected as attendees enter & leave session, sponsor announced during speaker intro, opportunity for table top exhibit to be place outside room in which session is taking place Conference Bags Company logo printed on bags Conference Souvenir (The Five Minute Journal) Company logo/name printed on sticker affixed to front inside cover of journal Friday Night Entertainment Fun Pianos by 176 Keys QTY AVAILABLE COST 4 $ $500 6 $500 3 $ $ $ $1400 Conference Bag Stuffer $500 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES for ISNA Executive Board Meeting Lunch Company representative invited to give a 15 minute presentation of company s services & products. ISNA Awards Company recognized when award is presented and Company s name listed on hardware given to recipient. Recognition in Food for Thought and on website Director of the Year $575 Manager of the Year $225 Employee of the Year $225 Outstanding Office Assistant of the Year $225 Mary Ann Schlarb Single Unit Scholarship $575 SUPER Star Service Award $225 STAR Award $225 Assistant Director of the Year $325 Magnificent Growth Money (MGM) Grant $500 QTY AVAILABLE COST 4 $250 See below ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall issues of Food for Thought publication *Gold & Silver partnerships include one 1/4 page ad in each issue* Qty (4) (1) in each issue Each 1/4 Page $600 $300 1/2 Page $800 $400 Full Page $1000 $500

9 Exhibitors enter/unload here Attendee Entrance

10 Century Center Main Level Galleria A Convention Hall G al le ria B Door #2 Hallway Main Lobby Discovery Foyer CEO s Circle Drive Main Entrance Parking Lot

11 Century Center Lower Level Great Hall White Water s 16 17

12 Grand Ballroom Colfax Host Hotel to Century Center DOUBLETREE BY HILTON Second Floor Guest Rooms South Bend Museum of Art Washington Bendix Theater Open To Great Hall 933 CENTURY CENTER Convention Hall Discovery Ballroom Jefferson

13 Century Center EXHIBITOR SERVICE ORDER FORM 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend, Indiana PHONE: FAX: Please complete and return form to the Century Center no later than Friday, October 27th. Send copy to Sheri sheri@indianasna.org ELECTRICAL Event: Event Dates: Exhibit Location/Booth: Ordered By: On-Site Contact: Company Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: EQUIPMENT QTY ADVANCED PRICE REGULAR PRICE TOTAL Standard Outlet (up to 2400 WATTS) $ 50 $ Volt - 20 AMPS $ 80 $ Volt - 30 AMPS $ 90 $ Volt - 40 AMPS $ 100 $ Volt - 50 AMPS $ 110 $ Volt - 60 AMPS $ 140 $ Volt AMPS $ 190 $ Volt AMPS $ 225 $ Volt AMPS $ 300 $ 450 If hard wiring of your item is required, additional charges may apply. Please contact Advanced pricing is valid with full payment received prior to event move in. 208 Volt AMPS $ 350 $ 525 WATER One Time Fill, & Drain 100 Gallons or less $ 100 $ 150 One Time Fill, & Drain over 100 Gallons (up to 350 gallons per unit) $ 150 $ 225 One Time Fill, & Drain over 400 Gallons CALL CALL Credit Card Type: circle one MASTERCARD VISA DISCOVER AM EX Expiration Date: Name on card (Please Print) Signature Billing Address: PAYMENT INFORMATION Credit Card Number: Security Code (Last 3 on back of card or 4 digits on front of Amex.) City: State: Zip: Date Please make checks payable to: Century Center CANCELLATION POLICY If cancellation occurs at least 7 days prior to the first scheduled move-in day: 100% REFUND. If cancellation occurs 1 to 6 days prior to the first scheduled move-in day: 50% REFUND. If cancellation occurs on or after the first scheduled move-in day: NO REFUND. Total Sales x 7% Sales Tax $ $ GRAND TOTAL $ All terms, conditions, and rates on this form are subject to change at any time without notice. March-14

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15 DRAYAGE ORDER FORM AAY S CONVENTION SERVICE 811 W. Edison Rd., Mishawaka, IN Phone: (574) Fax: (574) Deadline for return of this form is: November 7, 2017 INSTRUCTIONS: 1.) Mail this form with advance payment or fax to: (574) ) All shipments must be identified with booth number on shipping label 3.) All shipments must be pre-paid (COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) 4.) All advance warehouse shipments must arrive before 11/06/17 5.) All inbound shipments direct to event site must arrive on 11/08/17 after 10:00 a.m. 6.) All charges for freight services in accordance with rate schedule below are due in advance 7.) For all Drayage questions call: AAY S CONVENTION SERVICES at (574) ADVANCED RECEIVING DIRECT TO EVENT SITE Label each piece of your shipment as follows: Label each piece of your shipment as follows: C/O AAY S CONVENTION SERVICES: C/O AAY S CONVENTION SERVICES: Aay s Convention Services Century Center 811 W. Edison Rd 120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Mishawaka, IN South Bend, IN Event: IN School Nutrition Annual Con Event: IN School Nutrition Annual Conf Booth # Booth # MUST ARRIVE BEFORE: 11/06/17 MUST ARRIVE AFTER: 10:00 A.M. 11/08/17 Rates apply to each 100 lbs. or fractions thereof and based on the actual estimated INBOUND weight. No allowance will be made for alterations during the event. NO cumulative weight will be allowed on minimums, split shipments, etc. 1) Shipments received in advance at warehouse, unloaded, stored for 30 days or less, delivered to exhibitors booths, stored at event, returned to booth, shipment picked up at the booth at the closing of the convention and moved to the loading dock at $55.00 per cwt (100 lbs. or fractions) (200 lbs. per shipment minimum) 2) Shipments received at event site facility, unloaded from exhibitor or carrier, delivered to exhibitors booth, stored at event, returned to booth. Shipment is picked up at close of the convention and moved to loading dock. At $60.00 per cwt. (100 lbs. or fractions) (200 lbs. per shipment minimum). DRAYAGE SERVICE COST FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT Enter estimated total pounds of your shipment by rounding up each total shipment weight to the next 100 pounds. Any shipment with a total weight of 200 pounds or less should be calculated at 200 pounds minimum. (*Please add 7% IN Sales Tax) ADVANCED WAREHOUSE SHIPMENTS: Total combined weight of all shipments (round up) divided by 100 lbs. = TTL cwts. X $55.00 per cwt. = Total $ DIRECT TO EVENT SITE: Total combined weight of all shipments (round up) divided by 100 lbs. = TTL cwts. X $60.00 per cwt. = Total $ SUB TOTAL $ EVENT: IN School Nutrition Annual Conf BOOTH # 7% SALES TAX $ TOTAL DUE $ COMPANY NAME: CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: WORK #: CELL #: PAYMENT (CHECK ONE): MASTERCARD VISA CHECK/CARD#: DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS EXP. DATE: 3 or 4 Digit Security Code#

16 CONTACT ISNA Indiana School Nutrition Association P.O. Box 915 Brownsburg, IN General Questions: Executive Director Sheri Shipp Program Questions: ISNA President-Elect & Conference Chair Martha Silverthorn