August 4-7, 2010, Act Six will be hosting its third biennial National Convention in Portland, OR and on the campus of George Fox University. You can select from four levels of sponsorship for the convention.  In addition, there will be a career fair for employers and graduate schools.

2010 ACT SIX NATIONAL CONVENTION

DATE:  August 4-7, 2010

VENUE: Warner Pacific College and George Fox University

EVENT OVERVIEW:   

Biennial three-day gathering of all Act Six scholars, alumni, staff, advisors, and prospective affiliates in the growing national network.

EXPECTED ATTENDANCE:  

• 150 Act Six scholars from Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, and Portland
• 35 Act Six alumni from Tacoma and Seattle
• 30 staff and administrators from 4 non-profit affiliates and 7 partner colleges in Washington and Oregon
• 20 staff and administrators from potential new affiliates and partner colleges in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan
• 10 National Advisory Council members from across the country
• 100 community, government, business, church, nonprofit, and education leaders

 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

National Signature Sponsor ($15,000)

The National Signature Sponsor level includes the following:

• VIP table for 8 at the Kick-Off Dinner and complementary convention registrations
• Opportunity for company representative to address audience at Kick-Off Dinner
• Co-branding of convention take-aways (bag, shirt, other) with company logo
• Prominent placement of company logo on all event publications
• Tabletop will be available at convention registration to display company materials
• Signage with company logo highly visible throughout the event
• Media press release recognizing company as a National Signature Sponsor
• Company logo and link on Act Six website year-round

 

National Leadership Sponsor ($8,000)

The National Leadership Sponsor level includes the following:

• Four complimentary tickets to Kick-Off Dinner and convention registrations
• Plaque presentation by NLF leadership to company at Kick-Off Dinner
• Signage with company logo highly visible throughout the event
• Company logo in convention program
• Media press release recognizing company as a National Leadership Sponsor
• Company logo and link on Act Six website year-round

 

National Community Sponsor ($3,000)

The National Community Sponsor level includes the following:

• Two complimentary tickets to Kick-Off Dinner and convention registrations
• Verbal recognition by NLF leadership at Kick-Off Dinner
• Signage with company logo visible throughout the event
• Company logo in convention program
• Media press release recognizing company as a National Community Sponsor
• Company logo and link on Act Six website year-round

 

National Grassroots Sponsor ($1,000)

The National Grassroots Sponsor level includes the following:

• Company name in convention program
• Media press release recognizing company as a National Grassroots Sponsor
• Company name and link on Act Six website year-round

 

CAREER FAIR AT 2010 ACT SIX NATIONAL CONVENTION

DATE:  August 6, 2010, 9 am - 12 noon

VENUE:  George Fox University

EVENT OVERVIEW:   

Career fair for employers and graduate schools to provide information and recruit Act Six scholars and alumni as well as other local college students.

EXPECTED ATTENDANCE:  

• 150 Act Six scholars from Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, Portland, OR and Memphis, TN
• 35 Act Six alumni from Tacoma and Seattle

 

Employer or Graduate School Booth

Employer or graduate school booth includes the following:

• Table to display company/school materials and handouts
• Up to four company/school representatives to staff booth
• Access to scholars and alumni who are trained extensively in leadership, diversity and intercultural communication
• Access to students and alumni who have received heavy investment from their respective communities and now seek companies willing to bring them on to continue their path in the workforce

 

Next Steps

• Register your sponsorship online now.
• Download the print version of the 2010 Act Six Sponsorship Booklet now to see a full description of each community event and sponsorship level.  You can use the enclosed form to register your sponsorship.