American Society of Agronomy • Crop Science Society of America • Soil Science Society of America

International Annual Meetings

November 3–6 • Tampa, Floridawww.acsmeetings.org

2013 Exhibitor Prospectus

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What are the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings? Where else can you reach more than 4,000 scientists, re-searchers, educators and students who make and influencebuyingdecisions--all inoneplaceatonetime! TheInterna-tionalAnnualMeetingsisoneofthefewgatheringsbringingtogether scientific leaders in a unique buying environment.TheAnnualMeetingsfeaturenearly2,500technicalpresenta-tions,alongwithahostofnetworkingeventsandawardcere-monies.Theexhibitionfeaturesthelatestscientificequipment,supplies,services,andreferencematerialsavailable.

Who Attends the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings? The Annual Meetings attendees are leading scientists inindustry,governmentandacademiainterestedinthelatestre-search,productdevelopment,and industryadvances relatingtothefieldofagriculturalsciences.

What are the Benefits of Exhibiting at the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings?WhyshouldyourcompanychoosetoexhibitattheASA,CSSA,andSSSAAnnualMeetings?

• Placeyourcompanynameandproducts/servicesinfrontofthisspecialtyaudienceofbuyers.

• Gainexposureanddeveloprelationshipswithover3,200professionalsandstudentsintheagronomicsciences,thelargestaudienceofthiskindintheworld!

• ComplimentarylistingintheAnnualMeetingsSmartPhoneAppifprovidedby Friday, Sep-tember 13.

• MarketyourcompanythroughacomplimentarylistingontheASA,CSSA,andSSSAAnnualMeetingswebsite:www.acsmeetings.org

• Attendsessionsrelatingtoyourareaofinterest.• NetworkwithattendeesatSundayevening’s

WelcomeReception,heldintheExhibitHall.

Exhibit Hall ActivitiesPassport Game A limited number can participate in The Passport Game.EveryregisteredattendeeattheAnnualMeetingswillgetaPass-portGamecard.Attendeeswillvisitparticipatingexhibitorstogetthecardvalidated.Whenallthespaceshavebeenvalidated,theattendeedropsthecardattheSocietyCenterintheexhibithall.Thoseenteredcanwinprizesworthatotalofover$5,000.

Poster Sessions Attendeesaredrawntothescientificposterpresenta-tionsthatsurroundtheexhibitsonthreesides.Presenta-tionschangedaily,bringingattendeesintothehalleveryday.PostersessionsareheldMonday&Tuesday,4-6pmwithcashbarsandWednesday,2:30-4:30pm.

Career Center—Sponsored by Dow AgroSciences TheCareerCenterwillofferjobseekerstheirnextgreatcareeropportunityandoffersemployerstheopportunitytofindthenextadditiontotheirteam.PlantovisittheASA,CSSA,andSSSACareerCenter.

Society Center TheSocietyCenter istheservicecenterandinforma-tion station throughout theAnnual Meetings. From

membership services and CCA certification topublicationsandsciencepolicy,itisalllocatedattheSocietyCenter.The Agronomic Science Foundation will belocated at the Society Center to promote the

priorityfundsandGoldenOpportunityScholarsInstitute.Stopbyforafreeapple!

Welcome Reception BethefirsttoreachtheattendeesbyhostingafoodorbeveragestationinyourboothduringtheWelcomeRe-ception,held7-9pmonSunday,November3.Over1,500peopleattendtheReception.

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Exhibitor InformationExhibit Hall ScheduleMove InSunday,Nov.3 8:00am–3:00pm

Exhibit Hall HoursSunday,Nov.3 7:00pm–9:00pmMonday,Nov.4 9:00am–6:00pmTuesday,Nov.5 9:00am–6:00pmWednesday,Nov.6 9:00am–4:30pm

Move OutWednesday,Nov.6 4:30–11:00pm

Booth Rental Fee & Payment Schedule Price per 10’ x 10’ unfurnished boothvaries depending on its location in theexhibithall and in relation to eachother.Thebasicboothfeeis$1,900USD.Acor-nerboothfee is$2,000USD. Thereareafew groupings of booths located close tothe hall entrance and the Society Centerthathaveaseparatepricingof$2,100.USDPleasereferencethecolorcodedfloorplantoidentifythefeeofeachbooth. A deposit of 50% of the total boothspacefeemustaccompanytheapplicationcontractbeforeaboothnumbercanbeas-signed. The balance is due July 26 2013. Acceptable forms of payment are creditcard, check or wire transfer. Wire transferinformation is available on request. MakecheckspayabletotheAmericanSocietyofAgronomy.

Cancellation Policy Cancellation of exhibit space mustbe made in writing to the HeadquartersOffice.Anadministrativefeeof$100USDwill be retained for cancellations madeonorbeforeMarch 2, 2013.A50%refundwillbegrantedforcancellationsmadeonorbeforeJuly 26, 2013.NorefundwillbegivenforcancellationsmadeafterJuly 26, 2013.

Booth Rental PackageRental of a 10’x10’ unfurnished boothincludes: •�One 6’ skirted table and 2 contour

chairs per exhibiting company pro-videdcomplimentary.

•8’drapedbackwallx,3’drapedside-walls,andanidentificationsign.

•Two complimentary representativebadgesareprovidedperbooth.

•Complimentary listing in the SmartPhoneApp

•ComplimentarylistingontheAnnualMeetingswebsite.

Booth Space Assignment Booth space will be assigned throughthePriorityPointSystemdetailedbelow. Exhibitors accumulate points for thebooth selection process for the AnnualMeetings and Exhibition. This prioritypoint system allows companies with thehighest accumulation of points to havepriorityinselectingaboothforthefollow-ingyear’sshow.Forexample,companiesthatearnthemostpointswillhavethefirstopportunitytosignupforboothspace.

How the Priority Points System Works Total accumulation of points deter-mines the order in which booths are as-signed.For2013boothselection,allpointspreviously accumulates and all pointspledged for 2013 will be included in thetotal.

Calendar for Booth Selection Process

January25,2013 Deadline for sub-mitting2013pledgeform

February20,2013 Companies notifiedof total points pro-jected

February20,2013 Priority booth as-signment begins for2013.

March1,2013 Priority booth as-signments con-firmed.Boothsnowassigned on a first-come, first servedbasis.

Accumulating Points •Eachconsecutiveyearthatacompa-

nyexhibits:3pts •Amount of booth space contracted:

1ptper100sqft. •Mailinglistrental:1pteachrental •Sponsorship of an event or service:

1ptper$1,000spent †For booth packages, count all $s

spent,ex.$4,000packageis4pts †For Platinum level, count full

amount toward sponsor dollars,ex. $10,000 is 10 points; for allothers, deduct booth cost, i.e.,$2500forsilver,$1500forboothis4points

•Advertising in any Society Publica-tion:1pointforevery$1,000spent

•Paid in full Corporate Membershipsbasedonmembershiplevel:

Platinum-4points;Gold-2points; Silver-1pointLoss of Points •AnyviolationoftheRulesandRegu-

lationsthatarenotorcannotbereme-diedonsite.(Forexample:Lateset-uporearlytear-downofbooth;violationof height and space restrictions, un-authorized use of attendee mailinglist,etc.):-1ptforeachviolation

•Non-Fulfillment Policy: Any exhibi-tor who fails to meet the obligationof a contracted package will loseone point per violation in additiontopointspreviouslyaccumulatedbyportionofcontractnotfilled.

Tie Breakers If the total points between exhibitorsareequalandthespecificboothrequestedis identical (by $/square footage/loca-tion),atiebreakerwillbedecidedby: a.Dateapplicationanddownpayment

arereceived b.Continuityofyearsexhibiting c.Numberofyearsexhibiting d.Lotterysystem

PointswillbeassignedtotheexhibitingcompanythatsignstheExhibitor’sLicense.Pointswillnotbegiventoco-exhibitors.

Mergers and Acquisitions Prioritypointswillbecalculatedforthecompanynamestatedontheexhibitorcon-tractorcorporatesupport letterofagree-ment.Ifcompanieshavesincemergedorbeenacquired,theresultingcompanymaychoosetousethehighestpointsofanyofthepreviouscompanies.Pointswillnotbecombined. Companiesbelongingtoaparentcom-panywithotherdivisions cannot reserveexhibitspaceundertheparentcompany’spointsunlesstheyareparticipatingundertheparentcompany’sname.Forexample,ifXYZAssetManagementownsAInc.andBInc.,AInc.andBInc.can’tuseXYZAs-setManagements’pointstoreservespaceunder the name A Inc. and B Inc. Eachcompany must use its own points to re-servespace. A company that has merged with an-other company must notify Marketing/Membership,sothatthepointscanbere-viewedandreassigned.

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Exhibit Service Contractor/ Exhibitor Service Kit The official decorator/exhibit servicecontractorisGESExpositionServices.GESwillreceiveandstoreallexhibitmaterialsup to 30 days prior to the show, deliverthe materials directly to the exhibit area,remove and store empty crates, returnthe empty crates to the booth upon clos-ingoftheshow,removerepackedmaterialandshipdirectlytothereturndestination.GESwillsupplyanyproductsorservicesneededduringtheexposition. The Service Kit contains detailed in-formationandorderformsoftheproductsandservicesavailable.ItwillbeavailableinAugustandsentelectronicallyuponre-ceiptoftheApplicationforExhibitSpaceandappropriatepayment. All questions regarding decorating,booth equipment, freight/material han-dling, furniture, carpeting,electricity,etc.should be directed to the GES CustomerServiceOffice:

GES Exposition Services 7050LindellRoad LasVegas,NV89118 Phone:800-475-2098 Fax:866-329-1437 InternationalPhone:+702-263-1592 InternationalFax:+702-263-1520 www.ges.com

Freight Management/ Drayage Exhibitors are responsible for the ship-mentoftheirexhibitmaterialstoandfromthe ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meetings.All exhibit materials, other than those inexhibitor-owned vehicles, will be handledby theGESExpositionServices.Exhibitorsmayhandletheirownmaterialswhichcanbehandcarriedbyonepersoninonetrip,without the use of dollies, hand trucks orother mechanical equipment. Advancedshipmentsarehandledatpublishedprevail-ing rates. Please contact the representativefromGESforassistanceinshippingfreight. Forexhibitorswhochoosenot to shipinadvancetotheGESwarehouseandpre-fertoconsigntheirshipmenttotheshow,shipments will be handled at publishedprevailing rates to accommodate unload-ingandreloadingattheshowsite.Ifacar-rier other than a GES preferred carrier isused,itistheresponsibilityoftheexhibi-tortocontactthecarrierandinformthemofcheck-indeadlines. To facilitate freight movement in andoutoftheexhibithallandtoensureproperdelivery, all freight and truck shipmentsmustbecleared,arranged,andscheduledby GES.Any anticipated use of the dockmust also be cleared by GES. Please re-viewtheMaterialHandlingandShippingInformationformincludedintheexhibitorservicekit.

Liability By signing of the contact applicationforexhibitspace,theexhibitingcompany,its agents and representatives release theASA,CSSA,SSSA,GES,theHenryB.Gon-zalezConventionCenter,andanyoftheirofficers,staffmembers,agentsoremploy-eesfromallliabilityregardinganyinjury,lossordamagethatmayoccurto theex-hibiting company, their agents, directors,officersoremployeesortotheexhibitor’spropertypriorto,duringoraftertheAn-nualMeetings.

Security The exhibit hall will be secured dur-ingallhoursthattheexpositionisclosed.Themainentrydoorswillbe lockedandtheexhibithallwillbepatrolledbysecu-

rity personnel. Exhibitors are cautionedthatsmallportableitemsofvalueandper-sonalitemsshouldbeproperlysecuredorremovedfromexhibithall.Eachexhibitorisresponsibleforprovidinginsurancefortheir own exhibit material. ASA, CSSA,SSSA, GES and the Duke Energy Centerarenotberesponsibleforlossofanykind.

Accessibility Eachexhibitorshallberesponsible formakingitsexhibitspaceaccessibletoper-sons with disabilities and shall hold theASA, CSSA, SSSA, GES, and the DukeEnergy Center harmless from any conse-quences if the exhibiting company whofailsinthisregard.

Use of Society Logos Useofthelogosinanyformisforbidden.ReferencetotheASA,CSSAorSSSAinanyformofadvertisementmustbeapprovedinadvancebyexhibitmanagement.

Selling Requirements Onlyregisteredexhibitorsmaytransactsales,andallsalesontheexhibitfloormustbe transactedwithin theexhibitbooth. Itistheexhibitor’sresponsibilitytocomplywith all local, state and federal tax laws.Exhibitorswhosell items fordeliveryonthe showfloorwillbe required toobtaina Florida seller’s permit and collect andremit state taxes. Forms are available atwww.acsmeetings.org/exhibit.

Cancellation or Postponement of the Exposition In the event of fire, strikes, riots, civilcommotion, acts of God, war, terrorism,epidemics, and other unavoidable cir-cumstances rendering it impossible orimpractical for any reason for the ASA,CSSAorSSSAtoperformsuchacontract,theASA,CSSAandSSSAshallbereleasedfromcontract.Insuchevents,alldepositsand payments made by the exhibitor forexhibitspaceshallbereturnedminusanyexpenses incurredbytheSocietiesonbe-halfoftheexhibitor.

Move In Sunday, Nov. 3 8:00 am–3:00 pm

The Welcome Reception is located intheexhibithallat7:00pm-9:00pmonSun-day.Weaskthatyourexhibitspacebesetby 3:00 p.m. in order for the exhibit hallto be cleaned prior to the opening. It istheresponsibilityoftheexhibitorstohavetheirexhibits inplacebefore theopeningoftheexposition. Childrenundertheageof18areNOTallowedintheexhibithallduringmoveinandmoveout. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA managementmayreassignexhibit spacenotoccupiedfour hours prior to the exposition open-ing without refund of the rental paid.Exhibitmanagementmayorderset-upoftheexhibitorremovefreightfromtheex-hibitspaceattheexpenseoftheexhibitorifnotsetonehourpriortotheexpositionopening.

Move Out Wednesday, Nov. 6 4:30–9:00 pm

Allexhibitsmustbedismantledandre-moved prior to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday,November 6. No packing of equipment,literature, etc.willbepermitteduntil theofficial close of the exhibit hall at 4:30p.m.Violationswillbenotedandprioritypointswillbedeductedforanycompanywho engages in early packing. GES willbegindeliveringemptycratesandboxesat4:30p.m.

Exhibitor Information

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1. Our company would like to participate at the following level (Check One):❑Diamond $15,000+ ❑Platinum $10,000+ ❑Gold $7,500+ ❑ Silver $5,000+ ❑ Bronze $2,500+ ❑ Patron $1,000+

2. Contact Information

Company name as you would like it listed

Contact Person

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Telephone

Email Address

4. Exclusive Sponsorships (Check the appropriate box)

❑ Career Placement Center $15,000 SOLD This is a great opportunity for any company looking for new tal-

ent. Attendees visit this area to meet with recruiters and search for the latest openings available.

❑ WiFi Email Oasis $15,000 Place your company logo and website in front of all the meeting

attendees utilizing the complimentary WiFi. This also includes the exclusive top position ad placement for the Smart Phone App ($5,000 value).

❑ SASES Social $10,000 Position your company in front of the top undergraduate stu-

dents at this very popular event.

❑ Badge Lanyard $7,500 Each attendee will be wearing your logo throughout the meet-

ing. Very exclusive opportunity so inquire today!

❑ Graduate Student Lounge $10,000 All students are invited to relax and unwind in the Graduate Stu-

dent Lounge which will be located in the Exhibit Hall. Comput-ers, beverages and lounge furniture will be provided.

❑ Graduate Student Reception $10,000 All students are invited to a networking reception with compli-

mentary food and beverage.

❑ Smart Phone App: Daily TAB $2,500 (only four available) Be at the top of each attendees mind (and on their phone) by

reserving a logo placement on the new smart phone app. Your ad will appear at the bottom of the screen and will rotate in sequence with the other three Gold sponsors. The ad is also a clickable hyperlink to your website.

❑ SASES T-Shirt $5,000 Stay relevant with undergraduate students by sponsoring the

Annual Meeting t-shirt. This features an excellent branding op-portunity which is sure to have a long shelf life.

❑ SASES President’s Trophy Competition $2,500 Position your company in front of the top undergraduate stu-

dents at this very popular event.

5. Non-exclusive Sponsorships (Check the appro-

priate box) The following sponsorships are available for a minimum of $1,000.

❑ Welcome Reception $ ______________ ❑ ASA Reception & Awards Program $ ______________ ❑ CSSA Reception & Awards Program $ ______________ ❑ SSSA Reception & Awards Program $ ______________ ❑ Fun Run T-shirts $ ______________ ❑ Passport Game $ ______________ ❑ Other $ ______________

Please Indicate: ______________________________________

3. Standard BenefitsAttendee Registrations (Based on Level D=6, P=4, G=2, S=1)

Send this form with payment to:American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of AmericaAtttn: Alexander Barton, 5585 Guilford Road, Madison, WI 53711-5801 or fax to 608-273-2021For more information, please call Alexander Barton at 608-273-8095.

2013 Sponsorship Levels & BenefitsASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings • Nov. 3–6 • Tampa, FL

6. Payment Information

Total Sponsorship Amount (US Funds) $__________________ ___ Check Enclosed (Payable to ASA-CSSA-SSSA) ___ Charge my credit card __ VS __ MC __ AX __ DC Account Number __________________________________ Exp Date ___________________________ Name on Card _____________________________________ Signature__________________________________________

Sponsorship Amount (U.S. Funds)Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Patron

$15,000+ $10,000+ $7,500+ $5,000+ $2,500+ $1,000+

Premium Signage Placement of Logo x (Up to two locations)

Recognition at Keynote Speaker Address x

Passport Game x x

Full-page, 4-C ad in Society Publication of Your Choice x x

Pre and Post Show Attendee Mailing Lists x x x

Company Name in Post-Conference issue of CSANews x x x x

Company Name and link on website x x x x

Recognition at Specific Symposium** x x x x x x

Logo on banners/signs posted at exhibit hall & registration x x x x x x

Thank you recognition in Smart Phone App x x x x x x

Thank you recognition in Pre-Conference e-Newsletter x x x x x x

Table-top display at Specific Symposium ** x x x x x x

** (All Levels by Request with Approval)

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Advertising Opportunities 2013Are you planning to exhibit at the 2013 ASA • CSSA • SSSA International Annual Meetings in Tampa, Florida? Consider advertising in the Annual Meetings Smart Phone App to increase traffic to your booth. Keep your message in front of the attendees year round by advertising in the Societies monthly news magazine, CSA News. As an exhibitor, you have access to a very special promotion that can help your company gain exposure to society members onsite at the Annual Meetings and beyond! CSA News has a regular monthly circu-lation of 11,000 readers.

We have two packages to choose from:

VIP Package

• (1) Advertisement in the October, November, and December issues of CSA News at the 12x rate

• Enhanced listing with logo in Annual Meetings Smart Phone App

• Advertiser badge ribbons for all company representatives at the Annual Meetings

• Table sign of your advertisement to promote at Annual Meeting

Support Package• (1) Advertisement in November issue of CSA News

• Advertiser badge ribbons for all company representatives at the Annual Meetings

The cost associated with the promotional packages is based on the size of your advertisement. Please contact Alexander Barton at abarton@sciencesocieties.org for more information on rates.

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Corporate MembershipShow your support for agronomy, crop, and soil science by becoming an ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Corporate Member. It’s a great way to reach potential customers. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA members look first to our corporate members for the products and services they need.

Your Corporate Member benefits include:

All rights, responsibilities, and benefits of membership in the: American Society of Agronomy (ASA) Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Your designee will represent your company as the official Corporate Member Representa-tive and receive all membership mailings, vote, hold office, and serve on committees.

Corporate membership is available in three tiers—providing your company with options for levels of access, based on your needs.

Subscription BenefitsTechnical journal electronic subscriptions, based on membership level. Agronomy Journal Crop Science Soil Science Society of America Journal

Monthly Subscriptions: CSA News magazine Crops & Soils magazine

Digital Library

—discounted subscription available

Meetings Benefits Meetings Registrations (Platinum and Gold levels) Bonus Exhibitor Priority Points Complimentary Meeting Space (Platinum level)

Membership Benefits 10% discount on membership list rentals Member rates on Society products and meeting registration Society Store Credits Complimentary Job Postings (# based on membership level) Complimentary Internship Postings (unlimited for all membership levels)

Recognition Benefits CSA News magazine Crops & Soils magazine Annual Meetings Program book and App; “thank you” signage ASA, CSSA, and SSSA websites Company description and logo posted on the three Society Websites Corporate Member Certificate suitable for framing Use of Corporate Member logo

Increase your target audience awareness and show your support by becoming a Corporate Member today. For more information and to download an application, click on the “Membership” link on any Society homepage or contact Teri Barthelmes at 608-268-3972 ortbarthelmes@sciencesocieties.org

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Alliance of Crop, Soil, andEnvironmental Science Societies DIGITAL LIBRARY

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Thefollowinggeneralinformationandregu-lationsapply to the2013 InternationalAnnualMeetingsoftheAmericanSocietyofAgronomy(ASA),CropScienceSocietyofAmerica(CSSA)andSoilScienceSocietyofAmerica(SSSA)(col-lectivelyreferredtohereinas“theSocieties”).AuTHOrITy: Meeting Management, or itsdelegate, is charged with complete responsi-bility and full authority to enforce all of theprovisionsof theseRegulations for thebenefitofallconcerned.AnyexceptiontoordeviationfromtheserulesmaybemadeonlybyMeetingManagement. No consent to any variation ofanytermorconditionoftheleasecontractshallbevalidunlessinwritingwiththecontract.Anynotice by either party to the other shall be inwritingandshallbedeemedtohavebeendulygivenifdeliveredinpersonorbyregisteredmailtothelessorortheExhibitorattheaddressgivenin thecontract.MeetingManagement reservestherighttocancelacontractintheeventofEx-hibitorviolationsoftheRulesandRegulationsdescribedherein.

rEGISTrATION:AdmissiontotheExhibitionwill be by registration badge.All registrationbadgesarenontransferable.

ExHIBITION DATES, HOurS & LOCATION:The Exhibition will be held in East & CentralHalls of the Tampa Convention Center. TheExhibitionwillbeopentoattendees:Sunday,Nov.3 7:00pm–9:00pmMonday,Nov.4 9:00am–6:00pmTuesday,Nov.5 9:00am–6:00pmWednesday,Nov.6 9:00am–4:30pm Meeting Management reserves the right tomake changes in the exhibit hours; however,such changes will be made known as far inadvanceoftheExhibitionaspossible.AspartofthecontractwiththeSocieties,theExhibitormustguaranteethattheirboothwillbestaffedduringallopeninghours.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE:Thepoint systemdescribedonpage3ofthisprospectuswillbeusedtomakespaceassignments.AssignmentswillbeginonFebruary20,2013.Intheeventthelocationsrequestedhavepreviouslybeenas-signed,MeetingManagementreservestherighttoassignalocationnearesttotheonerequested.

CANCELLATIONS:Thiscontractmaybecan-celledbytheExhibitorbygivingnoticeinwrit-ingtoMeetingManagement.AllcancellationsonorbeforeMarch2,2013willbesubjecttoan$100administrativefee.A50%refundwillbegrantedfor cancellationsmadeMarch3- July26,2013.No refund will be provided for cancellationsmadeafterJuly26,2013.ManagementreservestherighttocancelorterminatethiscontractatanytimeandtowithholdpossessionofexhibitspaceiftheExhibitorfailstoabidebyanypartor provision of this contract. In any event, forcancellations,includingreductionofcontractedexhibit space, made after July 26, 2013 (“LateCancellations”), exhibit space rental fees paidbytheExhibitorwillnotberefunded.Refundsonallcancellationswillbeissuedwithin30daysofcancellation.SuBLETTING OF SPACE:NoExhibitorshall,withoutpriorwrittenconsentofMeetingMan-agement,assign,sublet,orapportionanyspaceassigned hereunder, or have representatives,equipment,courtesycardsoranyothermateri-alsfrombusinessesotherthantheirownintheirassignedexhibitspace.

PHOTOGrAPHING OF ExHIBITOrS’ DIS-PLAyS: TheExhibitorunderstandsthatphoto-graphsoftheExhibitionwillbetakenbyMeetingManagement, their official photographer, andothers.TheExhibitorauthorizeswithoutchargeorcostthereproductionanduseinanymannerbyMeetingManagementandothersauthorizedby Meeting Management of any trademarks,logos,orsimilarmarksordesignsowned,con-trolled,orusedbytheExhibitor insofarasthesameareincludedinsuchphotographs,andrep-resents and warrants to Meeting ManagementthattheExhibitorhastheauthoritytoauthorizesuchreproductionanduse.

DISCLAIMEr/LIABILITy/INDEMNIFICA-TION: Neither the Societies, the Tampa Con-vention Center, the City of Tampa, nor any oftheirofficers,agentsoremployees,shallbeheldliable for any damage, loss, harm or injury tothepersonorpropertyoftheExhibitororanyofitsofficers,agents,oremployees,resultingfromstrike,riot,smoke,fire,theft,water,actsofGod,accidentoranyothercausebeyondtheircontrol.TheExhibitorshallindemnify,defendandholdharmless theSocieties, theTampa ConventionCenter,theCityofTampaandanyoftheirofficers,agents or employees from any and all claims,demands,suits,liability,damages,losses(includ-ing death), costs, attorney’s fees and expensesofwhateverkindornature,whichmightresultfromorariseoutofanyactionorfailuretoactonpartoftheExhibitor,anyofitsofficers,agentsoremployees.

ENDOrSEMENT:Exhibitorsrentexhibitspaceandareindependentbusinessentities.TheSoci-etiesarenotresponsibleforanyexhibitor’sactsoromissions.

ExHIBITOr INSurANCE rEquIrEMENTS:TheExhibitorshallcarryComprehensiveGeneralLiabilityInsurance,includingpremises,automo-bile,operationsandcontractualliabilitycoverage,withlimitsnotlessthan$1,000,000peroccurrenceand $2,000,000 general aggregate for personalinjuryliabilityandpropertydamageliability.TheExhibitorshallalsocarryWorker’sCompensationandEmployer’sLiabilityInsuranceincompliancewith applicable laws.An original copy of theCertificateofInsurancemustbesubmittedtotheMeetingManagementuponrequest.

BOOTH DESIGN AND ExHIBITOr SEr-vICES: Each Exhibitor will be provided thefollowingfreeofadditionalcharges:Anexhibitspace 10 ft. deep, defined by 8 ft. high backdrape and 3 ft. high side drapes (in-line andpeninsulaspacesonly);allin-lineandpeninsulaspacesincludea2-lineidentificationsign,one6’skirted(white)tableandtwochairs. MeetingManagementhasappointedexclusivecontrac-torsforcatering,electrical,plumbing,materialhandling, rigging, cleaning, furniture, floorcovering, telecommunications, audiovisual,floral,photography,andsecurity.TheExhibitoragreestoutilizetheseappointedcontractorsforsuchservices.Otherservicesmaybefurnishedby official contractors appointed by MeetingManagementorbyexhibitor-appointedcontrac-tors.TheExhibitormayappointcontractorsforservicesotherthanthoselistedasexclusiveuponwrittenapprovalof theMeetingManagement.Therequestforsuchapprovalmustbereceivednotlessthantwoweekspriortothefirstgeneralmove-in date. Exhibitor appointed contractorsmustqualifyforappointmentinaccordancewiththe procedures and requirements contained intheExhibitorServiceManualandmayperformservicesonlyforanExhibitorwhichhasreceivedpriorwrittenapproval for the contractor’s ap-pointment.

MeetingManagementmaywithholdapprovalofarequestforappointmentofacontractorforanyreasonatMeetingManagement’ssolediscre-tion.

INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLE: Abso-lutely no children under the age of 18 will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall during installation and dismantle.Generalinstallationofexhibitsmaybeginat8:00amSunday,Nov.3andmustbecompletedby3:00pmSunday,Nov.3.MeetingManagementreservestherighttoassignlabortosetup,attheExhibitor’sexpense,anydisplaythatisnotintheprocessofbeingerectedby4:00pmonSunday.Ifaboothiscompletelyvacantat 4:00 pm on Sunday, Meeting Managementreservestherighttotakepossessionoftheunoc-cupiedspaceandmayresellitwithoutrefundtotheoriginalLessee.

SECurITy:MeetingManagementwillprovideperimetersecurityintheExhibitHallduringin-stallation,dismantleandthehoursinwhichthehallisclosed,beginning8:00amSunday,Nov.3andendingat9:00pmonWednesday,November6andwilltakereasonableprecautionstosafe-guardexhibitors’property.TheExhibitorshouldarrange special security through the exclusivesecurity contractor should it feel its items areeasilystolen.

ALL ExHIBITS must remain assembled and intact until 4:30 pm Wednesday, Nov, 6 2013.TheExhibitorexpresslyagreesnottobeginpack-ing or dismantling until that time.All exhibitmaterialsmustbecompletelyremovedfromtheExhibitor’sassignedspacenolaterthan9:00pmWednesday,Nov.6,2013.

COMPLIANCE WITH FACILITy rEGuLA-TIONS:TheExhibitoragreestocomplywithallrelevant regulations of the Tampa ConventionCenter. These regulations are available uponrequest.

FOrCE MAJEurE: In the event the TampaConventionCenteroranypartoftheExhibitionareaismadeunavailablefortheExhibitor’suseforanyperiodoftimeasaresultoffire,flood,tempestoranyothersuchcauseorasaresultof governmental intervention, malicious dam-age,actsofwar,terrorism,strike,lockout,labordispute,riotoranyothercauseoragencyoverwhichMeetingManagementhasnocontrol,orshould Meeting Management decide that be-causeofanysuchcauseitisnecessarytocancel,postpone or relocate the Exhibition, or reducetheinstallationtime,exhibithours,ordismantletime,theSocietiesshallhavenoliabilitytoorresponsibilitytoreimbursetheExhibitorwithre-specttoanydamageorlossdirectlyorindirectlyarisingasaresultthereof.

TAxES/LICENSE FEES: Exhibitors who sellitems for delivery on the show floor will berequiredtoobtainaFloridaseller’spermitandcollectandremit state taxes. Informationwillbeavailableonww.acsmeetings.org/exhibitinMay2013.

AMErICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:TheExhibitorunderstandsthattheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct (Public Law 101-336) requiresthat its display be accessible to persons withdisabilitiesandagreesthatitissolelyresponsibleforassuring that itsdisplaycomplieswith theprovisionsoftheAct.

JurISDICTION: This contract shall be gov-ernedbythelawsoftheStateofFlorida,USA.Timeisoftheessenceofthisagreement.

Rules Governing Exhibiting

Booth # Preference

1 2

3 4

Listcompetitorsyoudonotwishtobenear:

Type of Space ___BasicBooth. . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900each

___CornerBooth . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000each

___PremiumBooth . . . . . . . . .$2,100each

*PremiumBoothsindicatedinyellowonthefloorplan.

Total Booth FeeNo.BasicBooths_____ ___________No.CornerBooths_____ ___________No.PremiumBooths_____ ___________

Total Fee___________

2013 ASA • CSSA • SSSA International Annual Meetings

Exhibit Manager: Alexander Barton, abarton@sciencesocieties.org or

608-273-8095 • Fax: 608-273-2021 • 5585 Guilford Rd., Madison, WI 53711-5801

List your company information as you would like it to appear on any printed promotional materials:

CompanyName

Address

City

State/Province

Country

Zip/PostalCode

Phone

Fax

Website

Yes, please send me sponsorship information.

Exhibit Name BadgesTwobadgesprovidedperbooth.Youwillreceiveanemailaskingforyourrepresentative’snamesinSeptember.FinalnamesaredueFriday, September 27, 2013.

Exhibit DescriptionAcompanyorproductdescriptionoflessthan100wordswillbeprintedintheAnnualMeetingsProgramifprovidedviaemailtoabarton@sciencesocieties.orgbyFriday, September 13, 2013.

Exhibit Dates: Nov. 3–6, 2013Meeting Dates: Nov. 3–6, 2013Location: Tampa Convention Center

Tampa, FL USA

2013 Due Dates to RememberPriority Pledge Form:January 25Priority Booth Assignments Confirmed: March 1 Booth Descriptions: September 15Representative Names: September 27

Administrative contact person:

Name

Phone

Email

Office Use Only

DateReceived

FeeReceived Date

BalanceReceived Date

BoothsAssigned

ConfirmationSent

Terms of Payment1.Adepositofatleast50%oftotalboothfeeisduewiththe

application.2.U.S.Fundsonly3.BalanceDuebyFriday,July 26, 2013__CheckpayabletoAmericanSocietyofAgronomy__CreditCard(VS,MC,AXorDC)

CreditCardNumber

Exp.DateAmt.Authorized$

CardHolderName

CardHolderSignature

Contract Agreement Application for exhibit is made with the understanding thattheapplicantcompany,itsdirectorsandemployeesagreetoabidebytherulesandregulationsoutlinedintheexhibitprospectus,aswellasadditionalrulesandregulationsmanagementdeemsneces-saryforthesuccessoftheexposition,providedthelatterdoesnotmateriallyaltertheexhibitcontractualrights.

NameofAuthorizedPerson(pleaseprintortype)

SignatureofAuthorizedPerson

10

2013 Floor Plan

Indicates Premium Booth

11

AAASScience&TechnologyPolicyFellowshipsAgriculexInc.AgronomixSoftwareInc.ALMACOAMS,Inc.ApogeeInstrumentsASDInc.AssociationofWomenSoilScientistBioChambersCABI/CSIROCampbellScientificIncCEElantech,Inc.CHSCIDBioSicences,Inc.ConvironCRCPress-Taylor&FrancisGroupLLCCropTrakDecagonDevicesDelta-TDevicesDynamaxelementarAmericasElsevierEnvironmentalGrowthChambersGyllingDataManagementHarscoMetals&MineralsHarvestMasterHortauHumicProductsTradeAssociationIAEACareersInternationalMarketing&DesignInternationalPlantNutritionInstituteIrrometerCompanyIsomassAmericasKincaidEquipmentManufacturingKochAgronomicServicesLecoCorpLi-CorBiosciencesLosGatosResearchLumiGrow,Inc.MicrobialIDModerntymes,LLCMonsantoCompanyNASAEarthScienceData&ServicesOnsetComputerCorp.Opti-Sciences,Inc.Polytec,Inc.PPSystemsQubitSystemsInc.SARE

SentekTechnologiesSFPSoilMeasurementSystemsIncSoilMoistureEquipmentCorp.SpectralEvolutionSpectrumTechnologiesSpringerSRESSunvalleySolutionsSurfaceOpticsCorporationSyngentaSysteaScientific,LLCTASCOTaylor&FrancisTheSamuelRobertsNobleFoundationUnionofConcernedScientistsU.S.DepartmentofEnergyGenomicScienceProgramUSAERDCUSDANaturalResourcesConservationServiceVerisTechnologiesWesternAgInnovationsWiley-BlackwellWintersteiger

2012 Exhibitors

ame and the voucher are ways to bring attendees and

potential customers to your booth. So, call Sharon Halsey at

803-657-6183 or email sharon@silvercrescentsc.org to get signed

up for a booth or for further details on these exciting promotions

brought to you by AME.

For Sponsorship Information:Dick Barton, Sponsorship Director, AME

Phone 847-698-5069Email dbarton@ame.org

For Exhibit Information:Sharon Halsey, Exhibits Manager

Phone: 803-657-6183Email: sharon@silvercrescentsc.org

American Society of Agronomy | Crop Science Society of America | Soil Science Society of America5585 Guilford Road | Madison, WI 53711-5801

Get in The Game in Tampa

Allexhibitorsatthe2013ACSAnnualMeet-ingshaveanopportunitytodriveattendeetraffictotheirbooth.

AlimitednumbercanparticipateinThePassportGame.EveryregisteredattendeeattheAnnualMeetingswillgetaPassportGamecard.Attendeeswillvisitparticipatingexhibitorstogetthecardvalidated.Whenallthespaceshavebeenvalidated,theattendeedropsthecardattheSocietyCenterintheexhibithall.

Thoseenteredcanwinprizesworthatotalofover$5,000.So,don’twait,getinthegameandsign-uptobepartofThePassportGame.Participationis$1,000andlimitedtothefirst15exhibitors.

Thegameisdesignedtobringattendeesandpotentialcustomerstoyourboothsoyoucangetmorepersonaltimewithyourleads.

Contact:AlexanderBartonat

608-273-8095emailabarton@sciencesocieties.org

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