Exhibit/Sponsor
Advocacy Day Silent Auction/Reception
Advocacy is central to CoSN’s work on behalf of school districts and ed tech corporations. CoSN is a recognized leader in supporting legislation and advocating for funding to support the integration of technology into education. Two programs form the backbone of this work:
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In partnership with International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), CoSN organizes a highly regarded Advocacy Day held in conjunction with
the annual CoSN K-12 School Networking Conference. Advocacy Day includes a morning Boot Camp and Issues Training session, followed by afternoon
meetings with Members of Congress. Advocacy Day promotes and strengthens support for education technology programs and funding. Nearly 150
educators participated in the 2004 Advocacy Day.
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In the spring of 2004, CoSN and ISTE launched the Ed Tech Action Network (ETAN) to expand advocacy efforts beyond the annual lobbying day. ETAN
provides a mechanism to inform policymakers in Washington and state capitals of the importance of education technology in fulfilling the mandates
of the No Child Left Behind Act and of the necessity of providing funds for ed tech programs. ETAN is designed to provide educators with the tools
and training necessary to be powerful advocates for improved technology learning and teaching at the local, state, and federal levels.
To support CoSN’s advocacy efforts and raise awareness of the necessity of funding for technology in our nation’s schools, CoSN is organizing A Night of Empowering Ed Tech Advocates: 1st Annual CoSN Reception/Silent Auction for Advocacy on the evening of Monday, March 21, 2005 in Washington, DC from 5:30 PM. – 8:30 PM. at the Reserve Officers Club, One Constitution Ave, Washington, DC.
Please help ensure that policymakers continue to hear from educators about the value of investments in technology by:
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Donating an item to be auctioned.
Deadline for completed donation forms is February 1, 2005. Please see the donation form for a list of possible donations. Additional instructions are included on the donation form (PDF).
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Sponsoring the Washington Advocacy Day & Silent Auction.
Sponsorship is available at $12,500 (T1), $5,000 (T2) and $3,500 (T3).
Benefits of Sponsoring the Washington Advocacy Day & Silent Auction
Tier 3 sponsors receive:
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Acknowledgment on all appropriate electronic and print media concerning Advocacy Day, CoSN K-12 School Networking Conference website, event signage
and the conference program;
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Recognition during Advocacy Day and Silent Auction;
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Ten complimentary tickets for the Silent Auction;
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100 word organizational profile in conference program;
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Half-page black & white advertisement in the conference program; and
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Opportunity to distribute literature or giveaways during the reception.
Tier 2 sponsors receive all of the benefits above, plus:
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Upgrade to a full-page black & white advertisement in the conference program book; and
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Twenty complimentary tickets for the Silent Auction.
Tier 1 sponsors receive all of the benefits above, plus:
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Upgrade to a full-page color advertisement in the conference program book;
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One 8’ x 10’ exhibit booth at annual conference;
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Two complementary conference registrations; and
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Thirty complimentary tickets for the Silent Auction.
For additional information about the Washington Advocacy Day and the 1st Annual CoSN Reception/Silent Auction for Advocacy, please contact Sharon Cannon at 202/861-2676 ext. 115.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
Keith Krueger
Chief Executive Officer
Kathy Hurley
Co-Chair, Silent Auction Planning Committee
Lisa Brady Gill
Co-Chair, Silent Auction Planning Committee
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