SPONSORSHIP
INFORMATION

The Year 2000 CRRA Conference is scheduled for July 23-26th at the Convention Center in Sacramento, California. This is the premiere event for professionals in the fields of recycling, reuse, composting and market development in the State of California. This year’s theme, Turning Challenges into Opportunities, highlights the importance of sharing experiences from successful programs in order to realize the potential for change offered by AB939 and Zero Waste. This Conference follows on the heels of a highly successful event held in San Francisco in 1999, with close to 1,000 attendees.

We invite you to participate in this exciting event by demonstrating your support for this rapidly growing industry, projected to add $2 billion to California’s economy and to create thousands of new jobs within the next few years.

Conference sponsorships may consist of financial contributions, both in cash and in kind, as well as contributions of volunteer time and energy required to put on this one-of-a-kind event.

BENEFITS (for all Sponsors)
  • Recognition in conference promotional materials from the date of sponsorship through the post-conference wrap-up (August, 2000).
  • Acknowledgment in RecycleScene monthly newsletter, sent out to all CRRA members.
  • Sponsorship credit in the conference program.
  • Recognition at the opening plenary session.
  • Invitation to breakfast with the CRRA Board and conference exhibitors.
  • Credit on CRRA’s web site.
  • Tax-deductible contribution to a cutting-edge organization working to reduce waste and conserve resources
  • Specific additional benefits, according to level of sponsorship (listed below)

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Friend of CRRA Level: $ 250 - $ 1,000

In addition to the basic sponsorship benefits, contributors of $250-$1,000 will be listed and acknowledged as sponsors of specific conference events, selected from the accompanying list.

Bronze Level: $ 1,000 - $ 2,500

In addition to benefits listed above, contributors will be eligible for one complimentary registration, and a 50% discount on a single exhibitor booth.

Silver Level: $ 2,500 - $ 5,000

In addition to benefits through the Bronze Level, contributors will receive a full complimentary exhibit booth instead of a half-booth, and a one-half page ad in RecycleScene.

Gold Level: $ 5,000 - $ 7,500

Gold-level contributors will receive the above benefits, plus an additional complimentary registration (two full), a double exhibit booth instead of a single booth, and a full page RecycleScene ad instead of a half page ad.

Platinum Level: $ 7,500 - $10,000

In addition to the Gold-level benefits, contributors will receive a third full registration, and will be eligible to upgrade their contribution to the President’s Circle Level at any time during the year.

President’s Circle Level: $10,000 or more

In order to help sustain CRRA throughout the year, and to provide ongoing organizational support in addition to the annual conference, contributors of $10,000 or more in any twelve-month period will be listed as "President’s Circle" sponsors.

In addition to the basic benefits, President’s Circle Sponsors will be listed on CRRA’s letterhead, will receive four full conference registrations (plus one additional registration for every $2,500 contributed), a double booth in the exhibit hall, a free 2 page ad in RecycleScene, an ad in the annual members directory, and complimentary registrations for CRRA workshops held throughout the state during the year.

We invite you to join with us to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Compost, and Educate!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Consider the following:

1. Funding for Social Events and Special Activities -

Rafting Trip $ 500

Sunday night "Welcome to Sacramento" Reception on the river; the Matthew McKinley $500 - $ 2,500

Monday Tours to Sacramento-area facilities and programs $500 - $ 2,500

Monday night Exhibitor Reception and Silent Auction at the Convention Center $500 - $ 7,500

Tuesday night Awards Ceremony, awards/dinner; Sacramento State Railroad Museum $2,500-$ 7,500

2. Funding for Conference Activities -

Assistance with plenary speaker costs $2,500-$ 7,500

Assistance for specific tracks and sessions $1,000-$ 5,000

Assistance with facilities and equipment costs $1,000-$25,000

Assistance with registration and materials $1,000-$10,000

Assistance with paper, printing, postage and promotion $2,500-$25,000

3. Funding for Meals and Refreshments -

Sponsorship of Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday breakfast or lunch $5,000-$10,000

Sponsorship of morning or afternoon breaks $2,500- $ 5,000

Sponsorship of food and/or beverage for social events and special activities $5,000- $ 7,500

4. Other Possibilities -

Provide scholarships for conference attendance $2,500- $ 5,000

Donate products to the Silent Auction various

Donate recycled-content awards for the Awards presentation various

Host a hospitality event on Monday night various

Sponsorship contributions in all these areas can be tailored to match your funding level.

Contact Liz Citrino, (707) 268-2217, for more information.