TTA Convention & Product. Showcase. San Antonio. August 30 - September 2

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1 TTA Convention & Product Showcase August 30 - September 2 San Antonio

2 About the 2009 TTA Convention... Just minutes away... At this outstanding private country club open exclusively to our tournament! Registration 7:00am Shotgun Start 7:45am Non-Golfers...Special hands-on cooking class at Sunset Station! Sunday August 30 Kick-Off the Convention & meet old friends at the Sunday Evening Welcome Reception...at the beautiful San Saba Plaza at Westin La Cantera! The 2009 TTA Golf Tournament at the exclusive Sonterra Country Club! Includes hands-on cooking class! See registration info on page 3... Monday August 31 Monday Evening... Monday Evening...Dinner on your own! Enjoy an evening in beautiful San Antonio!

3 Page 1 T T A C O N V E N T I O N R E G I S T R A T I O N Name Company Showcase Exhibitor: Yes No Title Address City State Zip Phone Fax Address Full Registration Regular Registration Amount (Includes Golf Tournament) (Without Golf Tournament) TTA Members/Associate Members: $475 $325 $ Non-Member Registration: $575 $425 $ Late Registration: After August 17, 2009 add $100 to respective fees Spouse/Guest Registration...$125 Social events only including receptions and banquets Single Day Registration Please complete a form for each attendee Please note the option of Full Registration includes the Annual TTA Golf Tournament Spouse/Guest Name Please check if company employee Early Registration Through August 17, 2009 Convention Dates: Aug 30 - Sept 2 at Westin La Cantera - San Antonio, Texas $ TTA Member/Associate Member.....$ Non-Member......$ $ $ Product Showcase Exhibitor (in addition to convention registration) Cut-off Date: August 17 Note: Your participation as an exhibitor in the Product Showcase includes a free pass for one additional company representative. TTA Member/Associate Member..$ $ Non-Member...$ $ Please check here if electricity needed and add $ $ Annual TTA Golf Tournament Monday, August 31 at Sonterra Country Club 7:00am Registration 7:45am Shotgun start Breakfast & Awards Luncheon included Handicap Shirt Size Golf Registration: $150.00/golfer.$ Please note: golf is included in "Full Registration (See above). If using full registration, please fill in Handicap & Shirt size but no $ amount here. Please see Golf Sponsorships on next page... Cooking Class - Day Trip Monday, August 31- perfect alternative for non-golfers! Includes hands-on cooking class at Aldaco s Restaurant at historic Sunset Station. Casual attire. Bus leaves at 9:30am & returns in the early afternoon to the hotel or Shops at La Cantera. Registration: $85.00 $ Golf and Convention Sponsorships on Next Page...

4 Page 2 T T A C o n v e n t i o n S p o n s o r s h i p s SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Diamond Sponsor: $8,000 & Above Platinum Sponsor: $6,500 to $7,999 Gold Sponsor: $4,000 to $6,499 Silver Sponsor: $2,500 to $3,999 Bronze Sponsor: $1,000 to $2,499 Sponsors Receive: Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Regular Registrations Pre-Conf Attendee List Sponsorship Ribbon Recognition at Meetings Exhibitor Booth Selection Signage & Program Recognition at Banquet On-Screen Recognition Showcase Booth Space Golfer or Sunset Station 2 1 Sponsorship totals for recognition and benefits will include paid Registration amounts and all Sponsorship Commitments including Convention Sponsorships, Golf Tournament Sponsorships, Non-Golfer Event Sponsorships, and Not-So-Silent Auction commitments. Sponsorship Opportunities Co-Sponsor Registration: Tote Bags*......$500 * Additional cost for Tote Bags to be incurred by Sponsor. Lanyards*..... $500 * Additional cost for Lanyards to be incurred by Sponsor. Koozies* $500 * Additional cost for Koozies to be incurred by Sponsor. Sunday: BS Lounge $250 $1,000 Reception Musician......$500 $1,500 Reception Food/Refreshments.$1,000 $5,000* * Full Sponsorship includes introduction and sponsor comments at event. Monday: Sunset Station Trip/Cooking Class/Luncheon: Transportation..$500 Luncheon $250 $750 TTA Golf Tournament: Individual Hole Sponsor... $200 Closest to the Line on Drive.....$200 Closest to Pin (2 Sponsors Needed) $200 Par 3 Event..... $500 Breakfast Sponsor $750 Luncheon Sponsor...$1000 $2500 Beverage Carts...$500 $2000 *Golf Shirt Sponsor..... $2500 *Golf Cap Sponsor $1000 * Shirt & Cap Sponsors to work with TTA for shirt and cap specifications. Monday Afternoon: Full Sponsor BS Lounge 3-5pm today.$500 $1,500 Monday Evening: Dinner on your own in beautiful San Antonio! Totals Sponsorships Continue...

5 Page 3 T T A C o n v e n t i o n S p o n s o r s h i p s Sponsorships Continued... Tuesday: Co-Sponsor Full Sponsor Totals Opening General Session Sponsor.....$1,500 Breakfast $1,000 $3,000 Keynote Speaker. $2,000 $10,000* * Full sponsorship includes opportunity to introduce Keynote Speaker. Coffee Break.....$500 $1,500 Luncheon...$1,000 $5,000 * Full Sponsorship includes introduction and sponsor comments at event. Product Showcase Refreshments...$1,000 $5,000* * Full Sponsorship includes introduction and sponsor comments at event. Reception Prior to Evening Event.$500 $1,500 Entertainment at Tuesday Banquet...$500 $3,500 Convention Dinner...$2,000 $10,000* * Full Sponsorship includes introduction and comments at event. Wednesday: Breakfast. $1,000 $3,000 Not-So So-Silent Silent Auction! Value of Auction Items will be included in sponsorship level. But, please DO NOT include in Amount Due. Thank You! The Not-So-Silent Auction supports TTA PAC. Please help support this critical industry advocacy. To help kick-off this event, please send a detailed description and estimated value of the items you will donate. Please information to Richard Walters at the TTA office: richardwalters@tta.org. Sincerely, Bill Colston, Jr. Chairman TTA Not-So-Silent Auction bill.colston.jr@rivnet.com Amount Due: $ Description of Items to be Donated: Silent Auction Value $ Value: $ Sponsorship Level Total: $ Please Make Checks Payable To: TTA 1001 Congress Avenue - Suite 450 Austin, TX Or Fax to: Please fill out the following information for credit card charges: Credit card # Check one: Visa MasterCard AmEx Exp. Date Signature Important Dates & Info... Please Note: August 17th is the Hotel Cut-Off Date: Cut-off date for special convention rates of $190 at Westin La Cantera Resort is August 17th. Make reservations today at Signage Deadline: To assure timely production of sponsorship signage, we ask that you register and let us know of your sponsorships as early as possible and no later than August 24. Our cut-off date for ordering or changing convention signage is August 24, Cut-Off Date to Register to exhibit in Product Showcase is August 17, 2009.

6 Page 4 T T A P r o d u c t S h o w c a s e Welcome Showcase Exhibitors The annual product & service showcase is set for Tuesday afternoon, September 1. Visit with exhibitors about the latest technologies and telecommunications support processes! At the close of the Showcase your name will be entered in a drawing for a $500 cash prize! Product Showcase - September 1 September 1 st 2:30-5:00pm Important Information for Product Showcase Exhibitors Showcase Registration Information Member/Associate Member Registration: $225 Non-Member Registration: $325 Product Showcase Registration Includes: One 6-foot skirted table Showcase pass for 1 additional Company Rep. Listing in Convention Program Pre-registration list Exhibitor ribbons for your Company Reps Additional Product Showcase Information... Please Note Cut-Off Date to Register for the Product Showcase is August 17, 2009 THANK YOU! Choice of booth location in Product Showcase with Silver Sponsorship and above! Please note that showcase registration includes one table in the Product/Service Showcase. Please note that sponsorships do not include tables in the Product/Services Showcase. Participating companies may have no more than one table in the Product Showcase. Companies must have at least one registered convention attendee. Product showcase pass may be used by representative or company attendee during the showcase. Space is limited. Booth assignments are made by the TTA staff on a first come first served basis. Please indicate on registration if electricity is needed Please note there is a $25 charge. (See page 1) Product Showcase Exhibitors will be able to ship directly to the hotel. Shipping forms available from Westin La Cantera Resort or TTA. Contact Richard Walters at richardwalters@tta.org. Exhibitors may set-up Tuesday morning September 1st. Exhibitors should be set up by 1:45pm. Doors will open promptly at 2:30pm For additional information please contact Richard Walters or richardwalters@tta.org Please let us know if you require special assistance to fully participate. Please attach a written description of needs. Thank you. Texas Telephone Association Congress Avenue - Suite 450 Austin, Texas Phone Fax

7 The Program... Tuesday September 1 A COMBINATION OF WIT, WISDOM & INDUSTRY STRAIGHT-TALK TALK! The program features an outstanding line-up of speakers including: Dr. Lowell Catlett Regent s Professor at New Mexico State University. Dr. Catlett is a futurist who astounds audiences with his vast technical knowledge, while his presentations are thought-provoking and highly entertaining. Sal Talluto of NECA a 45-year telecommunications industry veteran and an expert in the field of new service development and network technology planning. John Irvin Hilarity Therapy! Most successful people in the world are known for their sense of humor and their ability to have fun. "If you are too busy to have fun you may be missing a vital element of productivity and creativity." Plus A surprise guest speaker at Wednesday breakfast that you won t want to miss! And More program announcements coming soon! Tuesday Evening...TTA Annual Awards Banquet This special evening recognizes industry leaders including presentation of the Neville Haynes Award, the Outstanding Achievement Award & Associate Member of the Year! Wednesday September 2 Comedian Don Friesen Performs at the Tuesday Banquet! The convention concludes Wednesday morning with a very special guest speaker at breakfast and an important panel discussion To IP or not to IP? The convention adjourns mid-morning on Wednesday, September 2.

8 About the 2009 TTA Convention... & The annual event you won t want to miss TTA Product Showcase! The Annual TTA Product Showcase features the latest telecom technology and telecommunications support services. Visit with all the exhibitors! This year will be better than ever! Plus...Pre-Convention Sunday, August 30 Join your TTA friends for the 5 th th Annual Ray ay Hooker ooker Memorial emorial Motorcycle Ride... The ride begins early Sunday morning and returns in time for the TTA Welcome Reception! TTA Convention Hotel Information... Westin La Cantera Resort Westin La Cantera Resort San Antonio For more details please contact Brad at or braddenton@tta.org Nestled atop one of the highest points in all of San Antonio, The Westin La Cantera Resort offers breathtaking views of downtown and the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The resort s intimate setting seems like it s a world away from the city, yet the famous River Walk and the Alamo two of San Antonio s most visited attractions are just 20 minutes away. For hotel reservations call Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio:1-800-Westin1 or Our special convention rate is $190/night. Hotel cut-off date is August 17. Make Your Reservations Today!