California Invasive Plant Council2019 Symposium
Sponsor Packet
October 15-18, 2019The Riverside Convention Center
• 250+landmanagerattendees• Invitedandcontributedpapersessions• Discussiongroups• Tradeexhibits• Postersession
• Studentpaper/postercontest• Fieldtrips• Landmanagertrainings• Awards• Receptionwithraffleandauction
cal-ipc.org/symposium
Symposium Features
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Symposium Sponsorship
Eachyear,theCal-IPCSymposiumbringstogetherlandmanagers,researchers,andrestorationvolunteerstosharethelatestinformationoninvasiveplantbiologyandmanagement.Sponsorshipisagreatopportunitytopresentyourorganizationtothenaturalresourcemanagementcommunity!SymposiumsponsorshelpsupportourworkprotectingCalifornia’senvironmentandeconomyfrominvasiveplants.
Tosponsorthe2019Symposium,usetheattachedformoruseouronlineformatcal-ipc.org/symposium
Sponsorship BenefitsPlatinumSponsor$10,000
GoldSponsor$7,500
SilverSponsor$5,000
BronzeSponsor$2,500
GreenSponsor$1,000
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2019 Cal-IPC Symposium
Attendeesincluderepresentativesfrom:
• Conservancies,landtrustsandparkdistricts• Local,stateandfederallandmanagementagencies• Waterdistricts,powercompaniesandotherutilities• Environmentalorganizations• Watershedgroupsandvolunteers• Conservationcorpsandjobtrainingoperations• Restorationconsultingfirms• Researchinstitutions
Attendees
*Sponsorship information and logo must be received by September 23 to guarantee inclusion.**The fair market value of each individual membership is $50. The fair market value of each individual Symposium admission is $445.
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October 15-18, 2019 | The Riverside Convention Center
Cal-IPChasnegotiatedasmallblockofspecialconferenceratesatthehistoricMissionInnat$95pernight.Call800-843-7755andreferencegroupnameCALIPC 2019.Limitedroomsavailable.ReservebySeptember13.
AdditionalroomshavebeenarrangedatHyattPlaceat$104pernight.Call888-492-8847andreferencegroupnameCAL IPC Symposium 2019.Limitedroomsavailalble.ReservebySeptember24.
Note:Roomratesdonotincludeapplicablestateandlocaltaxesandfees.Specialfeesmayapply,includingparking,additionalguestrates,in-roomwifirates,andotherfees.
Hotel Information
Area Map The Riverside Convention Center - First Floor
The Riverside Convention Center - Second Floor
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Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors receiveafull-pageorganizationalprofileintheSymposiumpackettodescribetheirorganization’swork.SponsorsareresponsibleforprovidingaPDFoftheirprofiletoCal-IPCbySeptember23.SendprofilestoClaireF.Meyleratcmeyler@cal-ipc.org.
All Sponsors arerecognizedintheSymposiumpacket.Pleaseprovideabriefdescriptionofyourorganization’sworkontheSponsorshipForm.ThesemustalsobereceivedbySeptember23toguaranteeinclusionintheprogram.
Profiles & Packet Recognition
Sponsor Guidelines
Below,pleasefindsponsorguidelinesandtimelines.Pleasecontactuswithanyquestionsatsymposium@cal-ipc.orgorbyphoneat(510)843-3902.
ExhibitswillbedisplayedinaprominentlocationwithinthemainvenuefortheSymposiumonOctober16-17.SymposiumattendeeswillbeencouragedtovisitexhibitsduringthePoster&Exhibitsession,lunchandbreaks.
Exhibitorswillhavea6-foottableonwhichtodisplaymaterials,withchairsasneeded.Green-levelexhibitorsmayberequiredtosharea6-foottableifthereisnotsufficientspaceforafulltable.
Ifyouneedanelectricaloutlet,pleaseletusknowsowecansituateyourspaceaccordingly.Pleasebringanextensioncord.Ifyouneedinternetaccess,pleasecontactuswellinadvanceregardingavailability.
Set-upis5:00-8:00p.m.onTuesdayeveningand7:00-8:00a.m.onWednesdaymorning.
Take-downis5:00p.m.onThursday.
Theexhibitareawillbeaccessibleduringtheentireprogram.Theroomwillbesecuredatnight.Youmaywishtoremovevaluablepartsofyourdisplaywhenyouarenotatyourexhibit.
Contactusatsymposium@cal-ipc.orgforinformationonmailingmaterialstothevenue.
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Symposium Sponsorship
California Invasive Plant Council 2019 SymposiumThe Riverside Convention CenterOctober 15-18, 2019
Sponsorandpayusingtheformbeloworonlineatcal-ipc.org/symposium
PlatinumSponsor$10,000
GoldSponsor$7,500
SilverSponsor$5,000
BronzeSponsor$2,500
GreenSponsor$1,000
Fair Market Value: $2,625
Fair Market Value: $2,080
Fair Market Value: $1,535
Fair Market Value: $1,040
Fair Market Value: $595
Sponsorship Level: (checkone)
Sponsor Information for program and event:
OrganizationContactPersonAddressLine1AddressLine2City,State,Zip
EmailDaytimePhone
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Short description of your organization for the Symposium program (max 60 words).
All Sponsors:
Willyouhaveanexhibit? Yes No Ifso,willyouneedelectricity? Yes No
Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors:
WillyousendaPDFofyourorganization’sflyerbySeptember23? Yes No [email protected].
Return Form (pgs 5-10) to: [email protected]|1442-AWalnutStreet#462,Berkeley,CA94709|Fax:510-217-3500Questions?Contact:[email protected]
Sponsorsreceivecomplimentaryregistrationandfieldtripsforattendees:fiveforPlatinum,fourforGold,threeforSilver,twoforBronzeandoneforGreen.Listyourattendeesbelowandchecktrainingsandfieldtripstheywillattend.Note:Fieldtripsfillupquicklyandspotsarefirst-come,first-served,sosignupASAP.Wewillassumeattendees’mailingaddressandphonenumbersarethesameasthatprovidedfortheorganizationunlessyouindicateotherwise.
Attendees
Attendee 1 Name:Oct. 15: 9 am - 12 WMA State Mtg(checkifattending)
Oct. 15: Trainings 1-5 pm (check one):CalfloraWeedManager PlanningBMPs
Oct. 18: Field Trip (check one): SantaRosa,FullDaySantaAnaRiver,FullDay MillCreekCanyon,HalfDayBaitforPhytophthera,HalfDay
Email:Phone:Address:
Food options (checkallthatapply): Veggie Vegan Celiac Meat
Attendee 2 Name:Oct. 15: 9 am - 12 WMA State Mtg(checkifattending)
Oct. 15: Trainings 1-5 pm (check one):CalfloraWeedManager PlanningBMPs
Oct. 18: Field Trip (check one): SantaRosa,FullDaySantaAnaRiver,FullDay MillCreekCanyon,HalfDayBaitforPhytophthera,HalfDay
Email:Phone:Address:
Food options (checkallthatapply): Veggie Vegan Celiac Meat
Attendee 3 Name:Oct. 15: 9 am - 12 WMA State Mtg(checkifattending)
Oct. 15: Trainings 1-5 pm (check one):CalfloraWeedManager PlanningBMPs
Oct. 18: Field Trip (check one): SantaRosa,FullDaySantaAnaRiver,FullDay MillCreekCanyon,HalfDayBaitforPhytophthera,HalfDay
Email:Phone:Address:
Food options (checkallthatapply): Veggie Vegan Celiac Meat
Attendee 4 Name:Oct. 15: 9 am - 12 WMA State Mtg(checkifattending)
Oct. 15: Trainings 1-5 pm (check one):CalfloraWeedManager PlanningBMPs
Oct. 18: Field Trip (check one): SantaRosa,FullDaySantaAnaRiver,FullDay MillCreekCanyon,HalfDayBaitforPhytophthera,HalfDay
Email:Phone:Address:
Food options (checkallthatapply): Veggie Vegan Celiac Meat
Attendee 5 Name:Oct. 15: 9 am - 12 WMA State Mtg(checkifattending)
Oct. 15: Trainings 1-5 pm (check one):CalfloraWeedManager PlanningBMPs
Oct. 18: Field Trip (check one): SantaRosa,FullDaySantaAnaRiver,FullDay MillCreekCanyon,HalfDayBaitforPhytophthera,HalfDay
Email:Phone:Address:
Food options (checkallthatapply): Veggie Vegan Celiac Meat
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Waiver: Inconsiderationforbeingallowedtoparticipateinanywayinallactivities,includingtravelto,from,andduringactivitiesoftheCaliforniaInvasivePlantCouncil’s2019Symposium(10/15/19-10/18/19),includingtheTrainingsandFieldTrip,hereinaftercalled“Symposium”,I,formyself,myheirs,personalrepresentativesorassigns,doherebyrelease,waive,discharge,andcovenantnottosuetheCaliforniaInvasivePlantCouncil,itsofficers,employees,directors,volunteersandagentsfromliabilityfromanyandallclaims,includingthenegligenceoftheCaliforniaInvasivePlantCouncil,itsofficers,employees,directors,volunteers,andagents,resultinginanypersonalinjury,accidentsorillness(includingdeath),propertyloss,andeconomicoremotionallossarisingfrom,butnotlimitedto,participationinSymposium.
Assumption of Risk: ParticipationinSymposiumcarrieswithitcertaininherentrisksthatcannotbeeliminatedregardlessofthecaretakentoavoidinjuries.Thespecificrisksvaryfromoneactivitytoanother,buttherisksrangefrom1)minorinjuriessuchasscratches,bruises,andsprains2)majorinjuriessuchaseyeinjuryorlossofsight,jointorbackinjuries,heartattacks,andconcussionsto3)catastrophicinjuriesincludingparalysisanddeath.
IhavereadthepreviousparagraphandIknow,understand,andappreciatetheseandotherrisksthatareinherentinSymposium.IherebyassertthatmyparticipationisvoluntaryandthatIknowinglyassumeallsuchrisks.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: IalsoagreetoINDEMNIFYANDHOLDtheCaliforniaInvasivePlantCouncilHARMLESSfromanyandallclaims,actions,suits,procedures,costs,expenses,damagesandliabilities,includingattorney’sfeesbroughtasaresultofmyinvolvementinSymposiumandtoreimbursethemforanysuchexpensesincurred.
Severability: TheundersignedfurtherexpresslyagreesthattheforgoingwaiverandassumptionofrisksagreementisintendedtobeasbroadandinclusiveasispermittedbythelawoftheStateofCaliforniaandthatifanyportionthereofisheldinvalid,itisagreedthatthebalanceshall,notwithstanding,continueinfulllegalforceandeffect.
IfIneedmedicaltreatment,Iagreetobefinanciallyresponsibleforanycostsincurredasaresultofsuchtreatment.IamawareandunderstandthatIshouldcarrymyownhealthinsurance.
Acknowledgment of Understanding: Ihavereadthisparticipantagreement,waiverofliability,assumptionofrisk,andindemnityagreement,fullyunderstanditsterms,andunderstandthatIamgivingupsubstantialrights,includingmyrighttosue.IacknowledgethatIam18yearsoldorolder,amsigningtheagreementfreelyandvoluntarily,andintendbymysignaturetobeacompleteandunconditionalreleaseofallliabilitytothegreatestextentallowedbylaw.Nootherrepresentationsconcerningthelegaleffectofthisdocumenthavebeenmadetome.
California Invasive Plant Council 2019 SymposiumWaiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, & Indemnity Agreement
Please have each individual attendee review this agreement and sign on the next page.
Participant’sName(Print):(Pleasesigngroupwaiverform,nextpage)
Signatureofparticipant:(Pleasesigngroupwaiverform,nextpage) Date:
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Acknowledgement of Understanding:IacknowledgethatIhavereadtheWaiverofLiability,AssumptionofRisk,andIndemnityAgreement,fullyunderstand,agreetoitsterms,andunderstandthatIamgivingupsubstantialrights,includingmyrighttosue.IaffirmthatIamvoluntarilyparticipatinginthe2019SymposiumandfurtheracknowledgethatIknow,understand,andappreciatetheinherentrisksofthe2019Symposium.Iassumefullresponsibilityforanyandallinjuriesordamageswhichmayoccurtomeasaresultoftheinherentrisksassociatedwith2019Symposium.Iam18yearsoldorolder.
Group Waiver Form (Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, & Indemnity Agreement)
Please have each individual attendee read and sign this agreement.
California Invasive Plant Council 2019 Symposium
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Date:Attendee 1: IunderstandandagreetotheWaiverofLiability,AssumptionofRisk,andIndemnityAgreement(Signature):
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WaiverGroupSignatureFormRev.3/2019MustbeattachedtoVoluntaryWaiver
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Byattendingthe2019Symposium,includingtheTrainingsandFieldTrips,IherebygranttotheCaliforniaInvasivePlantCouncil(Cal-IPC)theright,titleandinterestinanyphotographicimage,audiorecordingofmyvoice,performances,actionsandappearances,andusemypicture,photograph,silhouette,andotherreproductionsofmyphysicallikenessmadebyCal-IPCduringmyparticipationinCal-IPCactivities.
Byattendingthe2019Symposium,includingtheTrainingsandFieldTrips,IherebygranttoCal-IPC,itsdirectors,officers,employees,volunteersandagentstheperpetualrighttouse,asyoumaydesire,allstillandmotionpicturesandsoundtrackrecordingsandrecordsthatyoumaymakeofmeorofmyvoice,andtherighttousemynameorlikenessinorinconnectionwiththeexhibition,advertising,exploiting,and/orpublicizingofthepicture.
Byattendingthe2019Symposium,includingtheTrainingsandFieldTrips,IagreethatIwillnotassertormaintainagainstCal-IPC,itsdirectors,officers,employees,volunteersandagents,anyclaim,actions,suitordemandofanykindornaturewhatsoever,includingbutnotlimitedtothosegroundeduponinvasionofprivacy,rightsofpublicityorothercivilrights,orforanyreasoninconnectionwithyourauthorizeduseofmyphysicallikenessandsoundinthePictureashereinprovided.
Iam18yearsorolderandhavereadandunderstandthetermssetforthinthisRelease.
California Invasive Plant Council 2019 SymposiumVideo/Photograph Release
Please have each individual attendee review this agreement and sign on the next page.
Participant’sName(Print):(Pleasesigngroupwaiverform,nextpage)
Signatureofparticipant:(Pleasesigngroupwaiverform,nextpage) Date:
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Acknowledgement of Understanding:IacknowledgethatIhavereadtheattachedVideo/PhotographRelease,fullyunderstand,agreetoitsterms,andunderstandthatIamgivingupsubstantialrights.Iam18yearsoldorolder.
Group Waiver Form (Video/Photograph Release)
Please have each individual attendee read and sign this agreement.
California Invasive Plant Council 2019 Symposium
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