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2012 IRC Conference
Literacy in the Land of Lincoln
March 15-17, 2012
Springfield, Illinois
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(Closes on February 22nd!)
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CONFERENCE:
The Illinois Reading Council will hold its 44th Annual Conference, Literacy in the Land of Lincoln, from March 15-17, 2012 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Hilton Springfield Hotel, and the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois. Approximately 3,000 teachers, librarians, administrators, and other educators are expected to attend.
EXHIBITORS:
Items that are exhibited range from textbooks to educational supplies, clothing to jewelry, and much more!
EXHIBIT LOCATION:
Prairie Capital Convention Center
One Convention Center Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62701
HOUSING:
Hotel rooms are currently blocked for exhibitors at the President Abraham Lincoln and Hilton Hotels. Housing reservations must be submitted online by September 1, 2011 to guarantee placement at these hotels. An email will be sent to you with directions for the new online housing process after your exhibitor registration form is received.
SET-UP:
Wednesday, March 14.......5:00-9:00 pm
EXHIBIT HOURS:
Thursday, March 15.....8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday, March 16..........8:00 am-4:00 pm
TEAR-DOWN:
Friday, March 16...............4:00-6:00 pm
BOOTHS AVAILABLE:
All booth spaces will be assigned according to your listed preferences on a “first-come, first-served” basis. The Exhibit Map in this packet shows the floor plan for the booths in the exhibit hall. An update of open booth spaces is available online (see the links listed above).
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Booth Size....................................10’ x 10’
Booth comes with: one undraped 6’ x 2’ table, two chairs, 8’ high back drapes, 3’ high side drapes, and free Internet access. Exhibitors may furnish their own table draperies as long as they reach the floor. Additional tables and accessories can be rented from Excel Decorators, 3600 Winchester Road, Springfield, Illinois. Excel will email exhibitors a packet with rental details approximately 45 days prior to the show.
EXHIBIT FEES:
Booth Fee............................................$300
Booth fee is $350 if paid after January 1, 2012.
Sponsor a Presenter...........................$100
Exhibitors can sponsor a presenter at the IRC Conference. Presenters must submit a Program Proposal by September 1, 2011. Please see the Call for Program Proposals for more detailed information about the criteria for selection. If the proposal is accepted by the Program Committee, the exhibitor’s company will be listed as a sponsor in the session description and on the acknowledgement page of the Program Book. Exhibitors also have the option of placing the company’s logo at no extra cost. If not accepted, the presenter fee will be returned.
Ads in Program Book...........$125 and up
Exhibitors can publicize their company, booth, or presentation with an ad in the Program Book. Ads are available in a variety of sizes in both black/white and color. Please see the Program Book Advertisement form in this packet for a complete listing of rates and options.
Sponsor the IRC Ning/Event...$100 and up
Exhibitors have sponsorship opportunities at the conference. This is an excellent way to increase the visibility of your company to the conferees. Exhibitors can also place a logo/website link on the IRC Ning. Please see the Sponsorship Opportunities form in this packet for more information.
CANCELATION POLICY:
A full refund will be granted if a written request is received by February 1, 2012. If the request is received after February 1st but before March 1st, one half of the fee paid will be refunded. No refunds will be granted after March 1, 2012.
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