ASA events sponsorship prospectus 2014 and 2015 by Australasian Sonographers Association

AUSTRALIAN SONOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION

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Australian Sonographers Association About us The Australian Sonographers Association (ASA) is the peak body and leading voice for sonographers in Australia and New Zealand. The ASA guides the advancement of our profession to ensure the community has access to quality sonographic services. As a single entity, national, not-for-profit professional association, the ASA represents the profession on the myriad of issues within sonography, diagnostic imaging and the broader healthcare sectors. The core objectives of the ASA are to: promote and advocate for best practice in medical sonography

provide and influence quality academic and clinical education

support and disseminate research that contributes to the profession’s body of knowledge

deliver innovative resources and opportunities to foster quality practice and enhance the professional success of our members.

position the profession as the experts in medical sonography The ASA is committed to provide and influence quality sonographic academic and clinical education. The Association represents over 70% of the profession and has a clear mandate to advocate for best practice in sonography. ASA ASAR Percentage of profession represented by ASA

2011 3000 4541 66%

2012 3377 4939 68%

2013 3739 5116 73%

Corporate member benefits ASA Corporate membership presents the perfect opportunity to showcase your business to the profession and stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Only ASA Corporate members are able to sponsor or exhibit at the ASA’s Annual National Conference and the Special Interest Group (SIG) Seminars. Please contact the Membership Officer on 03 9585 2996 for additional information on ASA Corporate membership. ASA Corporate membership provides you with the opportunity to align your organisation with industry events designed to bring sonographers and industry stakeholders together. ASA Corporate members receive: the ASA’s quarterly education publication – soundeffects access to the brand new scientific educational peer review journal, from June 2014 free listing in the Corporate members’ section in soundeffects reduced cost of advertising within soundeffects

free listing on the Corporate Partners’ page of ASA website, including your logo and link to your company’s home page regular e-newsletters including e-mode, What’s on and Advocacy Alert to ensure you keep abreast of latest sonographic news and industry developments access to members-only area on the ASA website.

ASA member profile The ASA is the recognised voice in representing members’ interests to the profession, government and academia on the standard and quality of sonography being performed.

ASA members: 61% are based in metropolitan areas 29% are from regional locations 10% in rural towns

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Student sonographer

Private radiology practice in a public hospital

Sonographer in charge of a department Self-employed/own practice

Other private practice Private practice in a private hospital

Contractor/locum Clinical sonographer Business manager or a department Academic/educator

Private practice – Corporate Private practice – Radiologist owned Public hospital / department

Figures based on the 2011 Sonographer employment and salary survey, published in soundeffects, issue 1 2012

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SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS An invitation to sponsor The Australian Sonographers Association encourages you to consider sponsorship of our two major educational events – the Annual National Conference (ANC) and the Special Interest Group (SIG) seminar. The ASA’s ANC is an insightful education and networking meeting of sonographers in Australia and New Zealand. With access to the latest technology and scientific advancements in sonography, it covers a comprehensive range of topics and includes live scanning workshops. It has become a must-attend event for all levels of sonographers due to its highly significant and valued program. The ASA SIG seminar was developed in response to the need for cutting-edge professional development for sonographers with special interests and for those who are well established in their careers. The SIG seminar program is developed by SIG program committees comprising skilled sonographers committed to developing a high quality program within their discipline. The seminar has the maximum attendance of 400 delegates to ensure for high-quality interactive education over the two days.

Key reasons to sponsor Demonstrate your company’s alignment with the ASA and with our brand and expertise Promote your company and your products to delegates ranging from sonographers in charge and researchers to public health practitioners Enhance your corporate image within the medical diagnostic imaging profession within Australia Increase brand awareness and stimulate sales within the industry Network and build new relationships and goodwill with key industry figures Interact with delegates face to face during the breaks and the social functions.

Opportunities to utilise ASA marketing channels to promote your corporate support All sponsors will have the opportunity to utilise the ASA’s regular marketing and communications channels to promote your corporate support of the sonography profession: Annual National Conference and Special Interest Group (SIG) dedicated website used as a constant source of information about the events and is updated regularly to reflect the latest news. As a corporate sponsor, you will have your company name displayed on the website and a link to your preferred company website. Gold sponsors will have their logo displayed as well. soundeffects the quarterly education publication of the ASA circulated to over 70% of Australia’s sonographers. As a corporate sponsor, you will be provided advertising space in our popular education magazine (type of advertisement varies depending on level of sponsorship selected). Marketing collateral branded electronic and printed materials will be used to endorse the email campaign. Sponsors logos can be added to the event marketing collateral (if sponsorship has been confirmed at the time of production). Social media will be used to create excitement and interest around the speakers and events using ASA Facebook and Twitter. Sponsors have the opportunity to communicate with our followers. Conference App (Annual National Conference only) to be launched prior to Annual National Conference to provide constant updates and promotion. Sponsors are promoted in the app and have the opportunity to communicate with delegates during the Conference via the app. Event passport Attendees have the chance to win up to $5,000 of prizes by visiting ALL exhibitors listed and getting their ASA passport stamped at Annual National Conference. All sponsors have their name displayed on the passport which helps delegates to know you are there. e-communications frequent email Member communications include: regular events updates, key dates, program outline, speakers details and delegate information leading up to the events. Gold sponsors will have the opportunity to deliver delegates a personalised message prior to the Conference. 4

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ASA Events Invitation from the ASA2014 Adelaide Convening Committee It is our great pleasure to invite sponsors to the 21st Annual National Conference of the Australian Sonographers Association, Coming of Age. Our Conference this year will be held in the beautiful city of Adelaide. The venue for the conference is the Adelaide Convention Centre on the banks of the River Torrens in the heart of Adelaide. Just beyond the city centre you will find the picturesque Adelaide Hills and world class wineries, perfect for a mini break.

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Adelaide Convention Centre The 21st Annual National Conference of the Australian Sonographers Association 23–25 May 2014

The ASA 2014 Adelaide Convening Committee is excited to deliver a program that will stimulate new ideas whilst underpinning core principles. The plenary sessions, hands-on workshops, problem based learning discussions and poster presentations have been crafted to provide an excellent scientific program. Join us 23–25 May 2014 to BE INSPIRED, BE INNOVATIVE, and BE ENGAGED. We are sure the 21st Annual National Conference in Adelaide will provide sponsors with maximum marketing and promotional opportunities throughout the scientific and social events. Sue Farnan and Cindy Goodes Co-conveners, ASA2014 Adelaide Convening Committee

SIG2014 Brisbane (19–20 July 2014) in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy (20–23 July 2014) The ASA is delighted to announce that the 10th Special Interest Group (SIG) Seminar will be held in collaboration with International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis, who will be holding the 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy on 20–23 July 2014. SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy will bring together specialist sonographers, medical, surgical and allied health professionals and provide the opportunity to expand knowledge and experience in the designated disciplines of sonography.

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About ISPD ISPD is a rapidly growing non-profit organisation, its members are physicians, nurses, lab directors, researchers and genetic counsellors – all professionals interested in prenatal diagnosis and therapy. ISPD diverse membership represents 44 countries around the world. The 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy will attract diverse professionals to pre-conference workshops held on Sunday, followed by three days of conference sessions Monday-Wednesday. Sponsors will have the opportunity to exhibit at SIG2014 Brisbane (19–20 July 2014) and at ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy (20–23 July 2014). SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2014

PACKAGES AVAILABLE NEW 2 YEAR Platinum sponsorship package FOR BOTH 2014 & 2015

$72,000**

In direct response to the feedback received from diagnostic ultrasound equipment suppliers, the ASA is excited to announce the 2014 and 2015 Platinum sponsorship package. This package is aimed specifically at diagnostic ultrasound equipment suppliers who would like to take advantage of a fixed price for: ASA2014 Adelaide SIG2014 Brisbane to be held in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy ASA2015 Perth SIG2015 Sydney. Additional benefits include: Guaranteed set price for 2014 and 2015 One streamlined payment process Sponsorship of two (2) of our popular monthly asawebinars (one for 2014 and one for 2015) One (1) full page colour advertisement each in issues 1, 2014 and 1, 2015 of soundeffects, the quarterly education publication of the ASA Conference App alerts at ASA2014 Adelaide and ASA2015 Perth (1 per day) Rotating banner ad on the Conference App at ASA2014 Adelaide and ASA2015 Perth.

Platinum Sponsorship package – only four (4) available

$36,500

This package includes Gold Sponsorship for ASA2013 Adelaide and SIG2014 Brisbane to be held in collaboration ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy. Additional benefits include: Sponsorship of one (1) of our popular monthly asawebinars during 2014 One (1) full page colour advertisement in soundeffects, the quarterly education publication of the ASA Conference App alerts at ASA2014 Adelaide (1 per day).

Single event sponsorships Gold sponsorships ASA2014 Adelaide SIG2014 Brisbane to be held in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy

$26,500 $8,000

Silver sponsorships ASA2014 Adelaide

$5,500

SIG2014 Brisbane to be held in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy

$2,500

Bronze sponsorship ASA2014 Adelaide

$2,500

* asawebinars are short interactive educational presentations usually one hour long conducted via the internet. asawebinars allow participants to join in and participate – interact, ask questions and share knowledge with each other and the presenter via a dialog box. Opportunities for sponsorship will be available prior to the asawebinars. **all prices inclusive of GST 6

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Adelaide Convention Centre The 21st Annual National Conference of the Australian Sonographers Association 23–25 May 2014

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OPPORTUNITIES ASA2014 Adelaide Gold sponsorship

$26,500

Inclusions: Full colour company logo on the front page of the ASA2014 Adelaide Registration Brochure (subject to printing deadlines). Promotion as a Gold sponsor on the ASA2014 Adelaide website with your full colour logo and link. Full colour company logo placed on the front page of the ASA2014 Adelaide Book of Proceedings, distributed to all delegates at the events. Full colour A4 advertisement in the ASA2014 Adelaide Book of Proceedings. One (1) item of promotional material in each delegate satchel (one item maximum) at ASA2014 Adelaide. Marketing opportunities in the ASA2014 Adelaide Conference App. Plenary A session sponsorship – your company representative will co-chair a plenary session and acknowledgement will be made at the start and end of the session at ASA2014 Adelaide.

Exhibition/Registration Four (4) or two (2) 3m x 3m trade booths, including lighting, power and fascia signage at ASA2014 Adelaide. Six (6) full conference registrations (includes satchel and entry to each social function) at ASA2014 Adelaide. Provision to invite six clients to your trade stand during ASA2014 Adelaide. Visitors name badges must be collected from the registration desk on arrival. Arrangements for catering must be made in advance.

Workshop rooms One (1) workshop room for promotion of company’s equipment via the live scanning workshop program at ASA2014 Adelaide. Host one (1 hour ) ticketed trade workshop in your dedicated workshop room, which will be advertised in the ASA2014 Adelaide Registration Brochure and ASA2014 Adelaide Book of Proceedings, as well as the ASA2014 Adelaide Mini Program, provided to every delegate.

Plus one additional promotion option: Swinging Twenties welcome drinks

Awards of Excellence breakfast

Friday 23 May 2014, 5.30–7.30pm Your company logo on all function ticketing. Opportunity to provide signage and decorations with your company logo. Four (4) additional welcome drinks tickets. Opportunity to provide a door prize(s) to be announced during the evening.

Sunday 25 May 2014, 7.30–9.00am Exclusive, invitation only event. Your company logo on all function ticketing. High profile speaker organised by ASA. Opportunity to provide signage and table/room decorations with your company logo. Four (4) breakfast tickets.

Circus breakfast Saturday 24 May 2014, 7.30–8.30am Your company logo on all function ticketing. Opportunity to provide signage and decorations with your company logo. Four (4) additional breakfast tickets. Opportunity to provide a door prize(s) to be announced during the breakfast.

Satchel sponsorship with inclusions Prominent position of your Company name and logo printed on the front of the Conference satchels. Opportunity to supply notepads and pens to be included in each satchel.

Moulin Rouge gala dinner Saturday 24 May 2014, 7.00pm–12am Your company logo on all function ticketing. Opportunity to provide a door prize(s) to be announced during the evening. Your company logo on all function ticketing. Opportunity to provide signage and table/room decorations with your company logo. Two (2) additional dinner tickets. SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2014

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Adelaide Convention Centre The 21st Annual National Conference of the Australian Sonographers Association 23–25 May 2014

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES ASA2014 Adelaide – 23–25 May 2014 Silver sponsorship Promotion Sponsorship of a Plenary B session, including acknowledgement at the start and end of the session.

$5,500 Provide one (1) item of promotional material in each delegate satchel (one item maximum).

Exhibition/Registration

Black and white A4 advertisement in the ASA2014 Adelaide Book of Proceedings.

Two (2) 3m x 3m exhibition booths, including lighting, power and fascia signage (not custom build).

Promotion as a Silver sponsor on the ASA2014 Adelaide Website and Conference App with your company name and hot link.

Two (2) full conference registrations (includes satchel and entry to each social function).

Cardiac Symposium sponsorship (one available)

$4,500

NEW FOR 2014! – The ASA are excited to announce an intensive two day Cardiac Symposium at ASA2014 Adelaide to be held on Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25 May 2014.

Promotion Exclusive sponsorship of the Cardiac Symposium program, including opportunities to display promotional material in the dedicated room on both days. Full colour company logo in the Cardiac Symposium program of the Registration Brochure (subject to print deadline). Promotion as the Cardiac Symposium sponsor on the ASA2014 Adelaide website and Conference App with your company name and link. Company logo in the acknowledgement of sponsorship in the Book of Proceedings. One colour A4 advertisement in the Book of Proceedings.

Provide one (1) item of promotional material in each delegate satchel (one item maximum).

Exhibition/Registration Two (2) Saturday and Sunday registrations, including tickets to Saturday morning breakfast, Gala dinner and the Symposium.

Plus your choice of either: One (1) 3m x 3m exhibition booth, including lighting, power and fascia signage; or Full colour half page advertisement in issue 2 soundeffects. Please note: live scanning will take place on Sunday 25 May 2014.

International keynote speaker sponsorship (one available)

$4,000

Dr Anthony Johnson D.O, Co-Director Texas Fetal Centre, Visiting Professor, Professor, Paediatric Surgery and Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. Dr. Johnson is an internationally renowned specialist in maternal fetal medicine. He has performed more than 300 laser procedures in the treatment of severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and has extensive experience in open fetal surgery, EXIT procedures and other fetoscopic-based fetal interventions. He serves as director of the Fetal Surgery Special Interest Group of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He also is an examiner on the Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialty Committee of the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and on the Medical Advisory Board of the Fetal Hope Foundation. Full colour half page advertisement in the ASA2014 Adelaide Promotion Book of Proceedings. Verbal acknowledgement of your company’s support during the Provide one (1) item of promotional material in each delegate introduction of the international speaker of each of the plenary satchel (one item maximum). sessions they present. Promotion as the International Keynote sponsor on the ASA2014 Exhibition/Registration Adelaide website and Conference App with your company One (1) 3m x 3m exhibition booth, including lighting, power and name and link. fascia signage. Full colour company logo to feature with the speaker’s biographies One (1) full conference registration (includes satchel and entry to in the ASA2014 Adelaide Registration Brochure (subject to each social function) print deadline). All arrangements for the international keynote speakers will be Company logo and acknowledgement of sponsorship in the organised by the ASA National Office. ASA2014 Adelaide Book of Proceedings. 8

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Bronze sponsorship

$2,500

Promotion

Exhibition/Registration

Black and white half page advertisement in the Book of Proceedings.

One (1) exhibition booth, 3m x 3m, including lighting, power and fascia signage.

Promotion as a Bronze sponsor on the ASA2014 Adelaide website and Conference App with your company name and link. Provide one (1) item of promotional material in each delegate satchel (one item maximum).

One (1) trade catering registration (includes entry to the social functions).

Prize sponsorship (limit of one per Corporate Member) Categories to choose from (allocated on a first-in basis): Best clinical presentation. Best research presentation. Best proffered oral presentation. Best poster/case report. Best first time/student presentation.

Promotion Acknowledgement in the ASA2014 Adelaide Registration Brochure.

$825

Acknowledgement in the Book of Proceedings via company logo. Acknowledgement on the dedicated ASA2014 Adelaide website with your company name and link. Verbal acknowledgement during the presentation at the end of the conference, including the opportunity for a company representative to make the presentation to the recipient. Acknowledgement in the post-conference publicity on the ASA2014 Adelaide website and within soundeffects.

Regional rural and remote scholarship The ASA is committed to supporting sonographers living and working in rural and remote areas. Sponsorship includes 3 x $1000 prizes. All administration is handled by ASA National Office.

Promotion 1/4 page advertisement in soundeffects, the ASA quarterly education publication.

$3,000 Present the scholarships at an official function at the ASA2014 Adelaide. Company logo on the scholarship certificates. Acknowledgement in soundeffects and e-mode, ASA’s monthly e-newsletter to members, following ASA2014 Adelaide.

Upgrade your package With any sponsorship package, you can elect to book: Additional booth (if available) – $1,100 Upgrade to a full colour A4 advertisement in the Book of Proceedings – $1,100 Additional full colour A4 advertisement in the Book of Proceedings – $1,100 SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2014

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SIG2014 Brisbane – 19–20 July 2014 in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy Gold sponsorship Gold sponsorship and ISPD Conference sponsorship Promotion Full colour company logo on the front page of the SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy Registration Brochure (subject to printing deadline). Full colour company logo on the front cover of the SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy Book of Proceedings. Promotion as a Gold sponsor on the SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy website with your logo and web link. Provision to invite four clients to your trade stand during the seminar.

Full colour A4 advertisement included in the SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy Book of Proceedings. Opportunity to provide one (1) item of promotional material in the delegate satchels.

Exhibition/Registration: Four (4) full seminar registrations (including catering). One (1) dedicated workshop room for promotion of your company’s equipment via the live scanning work-shop program, where your company’s equipment will be utilised. Two (2) 2m x 3m trade booth in the exhibition area.

Silver sponsorship Silver sponsorship and ISPD Conference sponsorship Promotion

(1 available, SIG2014 Brisbane only)

$2,200

Exhibition/Registration: One (1) full seminar registration (including catering). One (1) 2m x 3m trade booth in the exhibition area.

Upgrade your package With any sponsorship package, you can elect to book:

Your company logo will feature in the design to be overprinted on the satchels. Includes your supply of notepads and pens in each satchel.

Additional booth (if available) – $800

(1 available, SIG2014 Brisbane only)

$2,200

Promotion Your company logo on all function ticketing. Opportunity to provide a door prize(s) to be announced during the evening. Your company logo on all function ticketing. Opportunity to provide signage and table/room decorations with your company logo. Two (2) additional networking drinks tickets.

Opportunity to provide one (1) item of promotional material in the delegate satchels.

Promotion

Networking drinks

$2,500 POA

Book of Proceedings (sponsor to provide artwork)

Promotion as a Silver sponsor on the SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy website with web link. Black and white half-page advertisement included in the SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy

Satchel sponsorship

$8,000 POA

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Upgrade to a full colour A4 advertisement in the Book of Proceedings – $800 Additional full colour A4 advertisement in the Book of Proceedings – $800

GENERAL INFORMATION Exhibition manual The ASA will develop a comprehensive Exhibition Manual to assist exhibitors with all logistics related to the conferences. The manual will be distributed approximately three months prior to the Exhibition and will contain the move-in/move-out schedule, venue details (parking, OH&S, etc.) supplier contact details and professional tips and advice on how to achieve the best return on your investment.

ASA2014 Adelaide Key dates Monday 2 September 2013 Final deadline for confirmation of Platinum and Gold Sponsorship packages to secure your live-scanning workshop room and ensure your logo on the cover of the ASA2014 Adelaide Registration Brochure.

Monday 16 September 2013 Final deadline to confirm Cardiac Symposium and International Keynote Speakers sponsorship to ensure logos are listed in the ASA2014 Adelaide Registration Brochure.

Monday 30 September 2013 50% deposit required for Platinum and Gold sponsorships.

Friday 29 November 2013 Program and online registration launch.

Monday 3 March 2014 Final date to confirm sponsorship, to ensure company’s inclusion in print materials.

Wednesday 19 March 2014 Earlybird registrations close.

Monday 5 May 2014 Final day for ASA National Office to receive satchel inserts (Quantities will be confirmed in the Exhibitor Kit).

Thursday 22 May ASA Masterclass Series.

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May

SIG2014 Brisbane and ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy Key Dates Monday 4 November 2013 Final deadline for confirmation of Gold Sponsorship packages to ensure company logo appears on the SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy Registration Brochure.

Monday 20 January 2014 Program and online registration launch.

Monday 5 May 2014 Exhibition Manual sent to all confirmed sponsors. Final date to confirm sponsorship to ensure company’s inclusion in all print items.

Monday 9 June 2014 Early bird registration closes.

Monday 30 June 2014 Final date for sponsors to confirm their representatives who will be attending the event. Satchel inserts due (quantities will be confirmed in the Exhibition Manual).

Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 July 2014 SIG2014 Brisbane.

Sunday 20 July – Wednesday 23 July 2014 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy.

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new South Wales Branch nsw@a-s-a.com.au

JUNE

Western Australia Day (WA)

South Australia Branch education meeting

Queen’s Birthday (ACT, NSW, NT, SA, Tas, Vic)

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AUGUST

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SA/TAS Matthew Taylor +61 418 479 869

Sarah Goodall +61 407 074 597

QLD/NT Nicola Keeley +61 438 150 688

Victoria Branch education meeting

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SIG

New Zealand Chris O’Reilly +64 21 624 309

tasmania Branch tas@a-s-a.com.au Victoria Branch vic@a-s-a.com.au Western Australia Branch wa@a-s-a.com.au ASA national office E: members@a-s-a.com.au P: 03 9585 2996 W: www.a-s-a.com.au All details listed are correct at the time of printing. For up-to-date information please visit www.a-s-a.com.au

Rural and Remote Sonographer Scholarship nominations close

Victoria Branch education meeting

Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane)

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Victoria Branch education meeting

Far North Queensland Sub-branch education meeting

SIG2013 Wellington Earlybird registration closes

Ultrasound Couches 17

Gippsland Sub-branch education meeting

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30 Queen’s Birthday (WA)

Gynalux (AMC 2100)

Family and Community Day (ACT)

Royal Launceston Show (Tas)

2014 ASA Awards of Excellence nominations open

Queen’s Birthday (Qld)

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Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA)

20 YEARS

30 2013/14 ASA Membership renewals due

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Victoria Branch education meeting

WELLINGTON

7–8 SEPTEMBER

Victoria Branch education meeting

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Royal Hobart Show (Tas)

General Scanning (AMC 2510)

Tilt Table (AMC 2526)

Echo Scanning (AMC 2820)

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Devonport Show (Tas)

Gippsland Sub-branch education meeting

ASA Speaker Donation Fund applications close

4 Recreation Day (Tas)

5 Melbourne Cup Day (Vic)

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Remembrance Day

South Australia Branch education meeting

International Volunteer Day

DECEMBER

WA Stephen Cipriani +61 458 258 409

NSW Kelly Basley +61 409 541 778

Australian National Flag Day

2013

Father’s Day

NOVEMBER

To learn more, please contact your Account Manager: VIC Brett Smith +61 412 033 028

South Australia Branch education meeting

Bank Holiday (NSW & ACT)

Auto Doppler

Gynaecological elastography

Rural and Remote Sonographer Scholarship applications open

Picnic Day (NT)

Vascular Plaque Quantification

ASA Speaker Donation fund applications open

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OCTOBER

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Branch meetings The ASA currently has Branches in the following locations. Branches: Australian Capital Territory, Far North Queensland, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Gold Coast, Goulburn Valley, Illawarra, Moreton Bay, North Queensland, Riverina Branch meetings are held regularly and sponsorship packages for all meetings are available. Visit www.a-s-a.com.au for more information on your local Branch or Sub-branch.

Sub-branches: Alice Springs, Darling Downs, Far North Queensland, Gippsland, SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2014

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS Terms and conditions Booking and payment details

2. The sponsorship and the exhibition booths will be allocated strictly in Complete the Application to Sponsor accordance with the date of receipt form and return with your deposit to: of the signed booking form. Australian Sonographers Association 3. A deposit of 50% is required and National Office must be sent by 30 September PO Box 709 2013, with the balance paid no later Moorabbin VIC 3189 than 31 January 2014 for ASA2014 Adelaide sponsorship. A letter of Deposit: 50% of the total cost is confirmation will be provided, together required by 30 September 2013 to with a tax invoice for the full amount secure your sponsorship. payable. Balance due: Friday 31 January 2014. 4. Exhibitors must abide by the rules Packages taken out after this date will of the Adelaide Convention Centre/ be required to pay the full sponsorship Brisbane Convention and Exhibition amount at time of booking. Centre. Move-in and -out times must be strictly adhered too. Exhibitors Payment can be made by: are not permitted to pack up or leave prior to the event concluding. Direct deposit: Account Name: Australian Sonographers 5. Cheques should be made payable to the Australian Sonographers Association Association Ltd. and must be drawn Bank: Bendigo Bank on an Australian bank. Money Orders BSB: 633000 are welcome. No sponsor or exhibitor ACC: 135220648 will be allowed to participate until the Credit card: We accept Visa and full payment and booking form have MasterCard only. been received. Cheques payable to: Australian 6. Direct deposits must be made into Sonographers Association Ltd. We the nominated account by the ASA. accept Money Orders. 7. The sponsor must ensure that their organisation is a financial Please fax remittance advice to Corporate member of the Australian +61 3 9558 1399 or email to Sonographers Association for finance@a-s-a.com.au. A tax invoice/ 2013/14 financial year prior to receipt will be issued. becoming a sponsor of ASA2014 Note: Sponsorship applications will not Adelaide and/or SIG2014 Brisbane be deemed confirmed unless they are in collaboration with ISPD 18th followed by a payment on 30 September International Conference on Prenatal 2013 (a direct deposit can been Diagnosis and Therapy. prearranged). You must also ensure that 8. By signing the Application to Sponsor your organisation is a financial Corporate form, the sponsor agrees that the Member of the Australian Sonographers ASA shall retain 10% of the contract Association for the 2013/14 year prior to price in the event that a cancellation becoming a sponsor of ASA2014 Adelaide is accepted less than four months or SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with before the meeting and 50% of the ISPD 18th International Conference on cancellation is accepted after that Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy. time. 100% of the contract price will be forfeited if the cancellation is Further information: accepted within two months of the Victoria Koutsoubos meeting. Member Services Coordinator – 9. The ASA reserves the right of refusal Australian Sonographers Association of any application. PO Box 709, Moorabbin VIC 3189 P: +61 3 9522 0000 Privacy Statement & Release F: +61 3 9558 1399 1. ASA protects the privacy and security E: services@a-s-a.com.au of information provided by you. We W: www.a-s-a.com.au are bound by the privacy principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 Payment as amended from time to time. ASA 1. The Australian Goods and Services collects and stores your personal Tax (GST) of 10% is applicable information for the purposes of to all goods and services offered providing membership services, for ASA2014 Adelaide, SIG2014 education and training programs. Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 2. By completing the sponsorship 18th International Conference on application form, you agree to the use Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, of your exhibitor information by the ASA2015 Perth and SIG2015 Sydney). ASA to process your application; to

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2014

contact you about our products and services; and for internal purposes. The ASA will not sell or give your personal information to third parties For more information on our privacy policy, visit www.a-s-a.com.au. If you do not wish to receive marketing information from ASA please contact us at services@a-s-a.com.au.

2. Sponsors and exhibitors are responsible for providing all their requirements i.e. furniture, banners, artwork, promotional material and any other material within the timelines outlined in this package. 3. The ASA will provide security within the exhibition area for the duration of ASA2014 Adelaide, SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 3. In applying to sponsor the ASA event, 18th International Conference on exhibitors grant permission to ASA, Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy. It its agents and others working under is the responsibility of sponsors and its authority, to take and to have full exhibitors to ensure that equipment and free use of video/photographs and valuables are not left unattended containing their image/likeness. for the duration of the conference. 4. It is understood these images may 4. The event organiser (ASA) and be used for promotional, news, venue (Adelaide Convention Centre/ on-line/multimedia, research and/ Brisbane Convention and Exhibition or educational purposes by and Centre) accept no liability for damage for ASA. Exhibitors agree that they to exhibits by loss, damage, theft, are not entitled to remuneration, fire, water, storms, strikes riots or residuals, royalties or any other any cause whatsoever. Sponsors payment from ASA in respect of and exhibitors are advised to insure their image/likeness or its use. against such liability. Exhibitors release, discharge, and 5. Whilst every care is taken in hold harmless, ASA and its agents program content/structure, the ASA from any and all claims, demands reserves the right to alter/substitute or causes of actions that they may components to the event as deemed hereafter have by reason of anything appropriate. contained in the photographs 6. Trade booths are allocated on a or video. Should a registrant not sole entity basis, unless otherwise agree to the above image release, indicated and agreed to by the ASA. they must advise ASA by emailing Cross promotion is strictly prohibited. services@a-s-a.com.au. 7. ASA assumes no liability whatsoever Schedule of payments for omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise of those For multi-year sponsors: A deposit airlines, hoteliers or other persons of 50% deposit of full amount on providing services to the registrant. booking, with second instalment of 25% is due by 31 March 2014 and final 8. ASA reserves the right to prohibit entry of any trade delegate at the instalment due by 30 September 2014. event, or eject any trade delegate For Platinum sponsors: A deposit of from the event based on behaviour 50% of full amount on booking, with the deemed inappropriate by ASA staff balance paid no later than 31 January and/or its agents and others working 2014. A letter of confirmation will be under its authority. provided, together with a Tax Invoice 9. If the ASA cannot hold the event due for the full amount payable. to Acts of God, war, government For ASA2014 Adelaide: A deposit of regulations, disaster, strikes or other 50% of full amount on booking, with the events outside of ASA’s control, then balance paid no later than 31 January the sponsors and exhibitors shall not 2014. A letter of confirmation will be be entitled to any refund or to claim provided, together with a Tax Invoice for any loss or damage. for the full amount payable. For SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy: A deposit of 50% of full amount on booking, with the balance paid no later than 30 May 2014.

Sponsorship and exhibition 1. The ASA will take all diligent care to fulfil the above mentioned sponsorship and exhibitor packages.

APPLICATION TO

SPONSOR Application to sponsor

Tax invoice ABN 64 991 983 051 (Please print clearly)

Company name:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact person:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:

______________________ Fax: ______________________ Mobile: ________________________________________________________

Email:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Website:

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Please indicate below the sponsorship you are applying for (tick where appropriate. All prices are inclusive of GST): NEW 2 YEAR PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE FOR BOTH 2014 AND 2015 $72,000

Tick here for the New 2 Year Platinum Package sponsorship. Please complete relevant exclusive promotion sections for Gold Sponsorship for ASA2014 Adelaide and _SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy.

Included in this package: sponsorship of two (2) of our popular monthly asawebinars* (one per y_ ear); one (1) full page colour advertisement in issues 1, 2014 and1, 2015 of soundeffects; a rotating banner ad on the Conference App; one Conference App alert per day at ASA2014 Adelaide and ASA2015 Perth.

1 YEAR PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

$36,500

Please complete relevant exclusive promotion sections for Gold Sponsorship for ASA2014 Adelaide and SIG2014 Brisbane in collaboration with ISPD 18th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy. Included in this package: sponsorship of one of our popular monthly asawebinars* during 2014; one (1) full page colour advertisement in soundeffects; one Conference App alert per day at ASA2014 Adelaide.

ASA2014 ADELAIDE 23–25 MAY 2013

(All prices inclusive of GST)

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

Choose sponsorship of one (1) additional promotion option – indicate preference by numbering 1–5:

n n n

$26,500

Moulin Rouge Gala Dinner

n Circus fun breakfast n Delegate satchel (includes pens and note pads)

Awards of Excellence breakfast Sunday

(allocated on first in basis)

Swinging Twenties Welcome drinks

SILVER SPONSORSHIP $5,500

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPONSORSHIP $4,000

CARDIAC SYMPOSIUM SPONSORSHIP

$4,500

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

$2,500

REGIONAL RURAL AND REMOTE SCHOLARSHIP $3,000

PRIZE SPONSORSHIP

Indicate preference by number 1–5 (allocated on a first-in basis)

n n n

Best clinical presentation Best proffered oral presentation

$825

n n

Best first-time/student presentation Best poster presentation or case report

Best research presentation SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2014

APPLICATION TO

SPONSOR SIG2014 BRISBANE IN COLLABORATION WITH ISPD 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY 19–20 JULY 2014

(All prices inclusive of GST)

GOLD SPONSORSHIP SIG2014 BRISBANE

GOLD SPONSORSHIP SIG2014 BRISBANE IN COLLABORATION WITH ISPD 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

$2,500

SATCHEL SPONSORSHIP

$2,200

NETWORKING DRINKS

$2,200

$8,000 POA

Please include the following additions to our sponsorship package:

n n n

Additional booths: (Indicate how many extra booths) ASA2014 Adelaide

@ $1,100 each

SIG2014 Brisbane

@ $800 each

$__________

Upgrade your advertisement to a full colour one (1) A4 page in the Book of Proceedings ASA2014 Adelaide

@ $1,100 each

$__________

SIG2014 Brisbane

@ $800 each

$__________

Book an additional full colour one (1) A4 page in the Book of Proceedings ASA2014 Adelaide

@ $1,100 each $__________

SIG2014 Brisbane

@ $800 each $__________

TOTAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE COST INCLUDING GST

$__________ 50% deposit by 30 September 2013 $__________

Declaration By signing, you are agreeing to all conditions and submission dates as set out in this document. Signed: _______________________________________________________ Date:_________________________________________________ (for or on behalf of the sponsor listed on this application)

Payment Details (50% deposit due by 30 September 2013) n I require a tax invoice to make payment n I have enclosed/will forward a cheque made payable to ‘Australian Sonographers Association’ n I have paid by bank transfer – (please provide transaction receipt number) Amount to authorise $________ n I would like to pay by credit card: n MasterCard n Visa Card number:

Expiry Date:

Card Holder’s Name: Card Holder’s Signature:

I have read the cancellation policy and accept all of its conditions:

Name (please print):

Organisation:

Signed:

Date:

Return completed form (both sides) to Victoria Koutsoubos – Member Services Coordinator F: 03 9585 2331 E: services@a-s-a.com.au Australian Sonographers Association, National Office, PO Box 709 Moorabbin VIC 3189 P: 03 9566 8222 F: 03 9585 2331 E: services@a-s-a.com.au W: www.a-s-a.com.au

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