2004 Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following sponsors and exhibitors

Chambers Rosewood Vineyards

TASA 04 Conference is proud to announce Chambers Rosewood Vineyards as an important sponsor. To read more about Chambers Rosewood wines click here. Bill Chambers is the doyen of Rutherglen Winemakers and is highly regarded throughout the country after serving for more than 20 years as Chairman of Judges at the Melbourne Show. Chambers Rosewood Winery is sponsoring the TASA in a number of ways.

• Bill Chambers will hold a wine tasting on Thursday 9 December at the conference and will also speak briefly, introducing delegates to the wines of the north east in general and to his own wines in particular.
• Wine for the conference, including wine for the conference dinner, will feature Chambers wine.
• Wine will be available to delegates available by the bottle at special sponsors rates.
• A special TASA 04 Conference Commemorative Dozen, appropriately labelled, will be available for purchase. The TASA 04 Conference Dozen will feature a range of reds and whites as well as the fortifieds for which Chambers Rosewood Winery is famous.
• Delegates will also receive a special commemorative TASA04 Chambers wine glass in their registration bag at registration.

Rex Regional Express

REX Airlines has been appointed the official airline for the conference. Members are asked to support REX in making their travel arrangements. See details in the "Travel and Transfers" Section.  A special 35 % discounted airfare has been negotiated for delegates and partners travelling to Albury. Call REX Airlines on 13 17 13 and quote 'STAR PROFILE REX TASA' in order to take advantage of this offer. Conditions apply. Delegates may prefer to use other discounted airfares published on the REX website at http://www.regionalexpress.com.au/.

Blackwell Publishing

Doncaster Bookbinders
The 2004 Conference Postgraduate Day and Dinner are proudly sponsored by:

Doncaster Bookbinders
Factory 1, 33 Ebden Street , Moorabbin, 3189
Ph: 03 9555 4633 Fax: 03 9555 4740
Email: sales@doncasterbookbinders.com.au
Website: www.doncasterbookbinders.com.au

Sponsorship opportunities

An opportunity for your organisation to join in the celebrations!

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TASA Annual Conferences regularly attract up to 400 delegates and take place over three days. Exhibitors and Sponsors can benefit from direct contact with a target audience of social science academics, social researchers, policy analysts and postgraduates.

Benefits

• Packages designed to provide the best possible promotional opportunities for your products and or services.
• Exhibitor space positioned to ensure maximum traffic flow, located near the morning/afternoon tea and session area.
• Adequate breaks in program to allow time for delegates to visit exhibits.
• Free conference registration for exhibitor staff.
• Access to the delegate list.
• Acknowledgement of company name in Conference handbook and listing of hyperlinked logo/web address on Conference web site.

The following packages have been tailored to appeal to a wide variety of marketing objectives. However, if there are other ways in which your organisation would like to be involved, we welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you.

Major Sponsorship Opportunities

Major conference sponsors enjoy exclusive benefits, with options to sponsor the entire conference or key features of the conference, with opportunities available to suit a range of budgets. The sponsorship categories available for TASA Conferences are:

• Platinum $3300
• Gold $1650
• Silver $800

Platinum Sponsorship: Key Conference Sponsor - $3300

This level of sponsorship provides the highest level of exposure and branding on all conference materials and includes:

• Website Sponsorship: Platinum sponsors will have premium exposure on the Conference homepage, with a corporate logo hyperlinked to your website, and promotional representation on the Sponsor page of the Conference site. Additional benefits include the placement of a downloadable promotional flyer on the Sponsor page of the website and its distribution via the TASA e-list.
• Conference Handbook branding and advertisement: All delegates receive a Conference handbook, which will have your organisation name and logo printed on the front cover together with a full-page advertisement (A4, black on white) displayed in the handbook.
• Conference Satchel branding and insert: As a platinum sponsor, your corporate name and logo will be printed on the conference satchel and a promotional flyer can be inserted in the conference satchel, which is distributed to all delegates.
• Conference banner: Corporate branding will also be included on the main Conference banner located at the Registration desk.
• Free Exhibitor space: will be provided for your organisation situated in a prime location near the morning/afternoon tea and session area.
• Two complimentary Primary Exhibitor Registrations: inclusive of welcome reception, conference dinner, morning/afternoon teas, lunches, name tags and conference satchels.
• Access to the delegate list.

Gold Sponsorship: Key Conference Sponsor - $1650

This level of sponsorship provides significant branding on major conference materials and includes:

• Website branding: Gold sponsors will have high exposure on the Conference homepage, with a corporate logo hyperlinked to your website, and additional promotional representation on the Sponsor page of the Conference site.
• Conference Handbook advertisement: All delegates receive a Conference handbook, which will have your organisation half-page advertisement (half A4, black on white) displayed in the handbook.
• Conference Satchel Insert: A promotional flyer can be inserted in the conference satchel, which is distributed to all delegates.
• Free Exhibitor Space: will be provided for your organisation situated in a major location near the morning/afternoon tea and session area.
• One complimentary Major Exhibitor Registration: inclusive of welcome reception, morning/afternoon teas, lunches, name tag and conference satchel.
  
• Access to the delegate list.

Silver Sponsorship: Key Conference Sponsor - $800

This level of sponsorship provides enhanced branding on major conference materials and includes:

• Website Branding: Silver sponsors will have exposure on the Conference Sponsor site, with a corporate logo hyperlinked to your website.
• Conference Handbook Advertisement: All delegates receive a Conference handbook, which will have your organisation quarter-page advertisement (qtr A4, black on white) displayed in the handbook.
• Free Exhibitor Space: will be provided for your organisation located near the morning/afternoon tea and session area.
• One complimentary Exhibitor Registration: inclusive of welcome reception, morning/afternoon teas, lunches and name tag.

Additional Opportunities

Business & Social Program Sponsorship: $1000

Corporate branding can be included for key business and social events, such as the Opening Welcome Reception, Keynote Speaker address, Public Lecture and Forum, Conference Dinner, Morning/Afternoon Teas and Lunches.

Sponsorship will be acknowledged in the Conference handbook and Conference website (via your name and hyperlinked logo). In addition your sponsorship will be formally acknowledged in a public address at the event and your corporate banner displayed, if supplied to conference organisers. Key events that can be individually sponsored include:

• Keynote Speaker Address
• Public Lecture and Forum
• Welcome Reception
• Conference Dinner
• Lunches
• Morning/Afternoon Teas
  

Trade Exhibitors and Book Publishers: $450

Trade exhibitions and Book Publisher stands are a key feature of TASA Conferences. Exhibition and promotional space is located near the morning and afternoon tea and session area to maximise traffic flow.

Exhibitors and publishers are provided with:

• One complimentary Display Registration inclusive of morning/afternoon teas and lunches
• Tables and chairs
• Acknowledgement of company name in Conference handbook and listing of hyperlinked logo/web address on Conference web site.

Conference Handbook Advertising

We invite companies to consider the benefits of promoting their products and services in the Conference handbook. Advertising rates are:

• Full Page $450
• Half Page $275
• Quarter Page $150

All material is to be supplied by the advertiser. Full specifications and deadline dates will be provided upon receipt of written confirmation and payment. Note: handbook size will be A4 black on white.

Conference Website and E-list Advertising: $440

Sponsorship of the Conference website includes high exposure on the Conference homepage, with a corporate logo hyperlinked to your website, and additional promotional representation on the Sponsor page of the Conference site. Additional benefits include the placement of a downloadable promotional flyer on the Sponsor page of the website and its distribution via the TASA e-list.

Conference Satchel Inserts: $150

Satchel inserts are a very cost effective way to promote your product or service. Companies are invited to provide promotional material or one product sample, which will be included in all delegate satchels.

Size of promotional material: We will accept an A4 flyer to a maximum of two single pages or a DL size brochure/pamphlet. To maximize the effectiveness of this promotion, the number of inserts will be limited.

Full details covering quantities required, the delivery date and address, will be provided upon receipt of written confirmation and payment.

ALL COSTS QUOTED IN THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDE 10% GST

Further information

Contact the TASA 2004 Conference Secretariat to discuss your requirements:

• Ian Burke, La Trobe University, Albert Road, Beechworth
• Postal address: PO Box 474 Beechworth 3747
• Phone: +61 3 5720 8020
• Fax: +61 3 5720 8022
• Email: cicc@latrobe.edu.au
• Web: www.latrobeatbeechworth.com.au

Conference Convener:

• Katy Richmond, Sociology, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3086
• Phone: +61 3 9479 2679
• Fax: +61 3 9479 2705
• Mobile: 0414 291 859
• Email: k.richmond@latrobe.edu.au

2003 Sponsors

To view our 2003 sponsors, click here.