Dear Conference Exhibitor,

Thank you for participating in the 2008 Conference. This notice is to provide some information about your exhibit at the conference.

• You may begin setting up Monday May 5th, between 10AM and 6PM. Your location will be marked on the floor with blue tape. Please keep your display within the marked area. Click here to view a layout of the exhibitor area.
• Your exhibit booth will be a 10 ft by 10ft area in the Horizon I Ballroom. The entire exhibit area is 50 ft x 62 ft giving a total exhibit area of 3,100 sq ft. Ceiling height is 12 ft. All booths will be assigned prior to start of conference. The plenary sessions will be held in the adjoining Horizon II Ballroom. Refreshments for breaks will be located in the exhibit area.
• Each booth will have up to two six-foot tables (30 in. width) with skirt and one 110V standard outlet. If you need additional tables or outlets, they are available as long as supply lasts.
• Wireless Internet Service is provided to all Exhibitor booths at no charge (one connection per booth).  Phone lines are also available in the exhibit area at additional cost (contact hotel).
• Exhibitor materials cannot arrive at the Hilton before 4 days prior to the event. Please address the mailing slip in this format:
Palm Springs Hilton
400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
c/o: Alert Users Group
Event Date May 4-10 2008
Your Company Name Here
Attn: Catherine Bacher
• Session Three, Wednesday afternoon, will be an opportunity to introduce yourself to the attendees and provide a brief overview of your company's products and services. Please tailor your presentation to fit within a 5 minute window - a laptop, AV and Internet access will be available for your presentation.
• An Exhibitor’s Reception night is planned for Wednsday. It will be held in the Exhibitors Area and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Historically this occasion is highlighted by a raffle drawing of prizes donated by exhibitors. The raffle drawings take place in front of the exhibitors booth. All conference attendee’s names are entered into the drawing and must be present to win.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The ALERT Users Group welcomes and encourages Exhibitor sponsorship.  Your sponsorship will be acknowledged both in public announcements and placard displays.  We currently have sponsors for "Hospitality Suite", "Internet Kiosk", "Wine for the Banquet" and "Break Refreshments".  However, there are still Sponsorships (one exhibitor) and Co-sponsorships (two or more exhibitors) available in the following areas:

• Exhibitor's Reception expenses ($4,000)
• Entertainment during Thursday Banquet ($1,000)
• Transportation to Tuesday's Workshop on USGS Stream Gaging ($1,000)

If your company desires to become a Conference Sponsor, please contact:
John Huber at "augadmin@alertsystems.org" or Rob Nelson at "RNelson@roseville.ca.us"
If you are planning to sponsor an event at the conference and have your company recognized for its support, we need to know by March 25.  If you have any questions please email John Huber at "augadmin@alertsystems.org".

We look forward to working with you for a successful conference.

Thanks...

John P. Huber,
ALERT Users Group