Virginia Land Title Association 2018 Membership & Sponsorship Brochure 14001-C Saint Germain Drive, Suite 822 Centreville, VA 20121 (571) 494-1782 (703) 995-0649 vlta@vlta.org VLTA: Your needs simplified. Your skills fortified. Your voice magnified. Visit www.vlta.org/sponsors to fill out your sponsorship forms online!
Choose Your Level of Benefits Member Benefits This year, Virginia Land Title Association is offering a tiered member benefits program. Companies can choose their level of benefits based on their needs. We encourage all members to consider the all-inclusive membership model. For just a few dollars more each year, members will have access to our new, world-class online continuing education portal, deep discounts on Convention, and free attendance at regional events. Who could ask for more? Benefits All Inclusive Membership Package Standard Membership Package 100% FREE ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION 20-25% OFF ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION 50% OFF LICENSING & CERTIFICATION COURSES 25% OFF LICENSING & CERTIFICATION COURSES FREE ATTENDANCE AT ANY OF OUR 6 REGIONAL EVENTS IN 2017 DISCOUNTED ATTENDANCE AT REGIONAL EVENTS UP TO 50% OFF VLTA S ANNUAL CONVENTION 3 FREE ANNUAL JOB POSTINGS ON VLTA S NEW CAREER CENTER NEW! DISCOUNTED JOB POSTINGS Pricing LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES EXCLUSIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSHOPS, AND WEBINARS DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION TO THE VLTA EXAMINER MAGAZINE SPECIAL PRICING ON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! Membership Type Standard All-Inclusive Associate $375 $475 Small Underwriter $1150 $1900 Medium Underwriter $2500 $3250 Large Underwriter $4500 $5250 XL Underwriter $5750 $6450 Take advantage of great savings! DISCOUNTED CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEES VLTA member companies receive a 10% discount on advertising and sponsorships. Be sure to renew early for even more savings! Take advantage of a $25 discount if you renew before December 31 st. The VLTA Advantage Virginia Land Title Association knows your business must compete to survive. We offer relevant and timely training on topics essential to your business, from best practices to marketing education. We work hand-in-hand with underwriters and other national experts to deliver top-notch programs that will help you not just survive, but thrive. Your membership dues are worth more than just membership. VLTA: Your needs simplified. Your skills amplified. Your voice magnified.
2018 Annual Convention The Virginia Land Title Association Annual Convention is the premier event of the Association. Hosted each year in a destination hotel, our event is replete with education and entertainment. We ll knock your socks off! 300 Attendees 12 Education Sessions 30 Sponsors 185 Companies Represented
2018 Regional Events In 2018, VLTA will host 4 regional events across the Commonwealth. These four-hour events offer continuing education to attorneys, title insurance agents, title settlement agents, and title examiners. 600 participants 16 speakers 12 sponsors 4 CE/CLE credits each
Advertising Opportunities VLTA Examiner Monthly In 2018, our premier publication will be hosted online, delivering monthly updates and heavy-hitting articles on topics related to the land title industry. In its 23 rd year, the VLTA Examiner Magazine is delivered to over 6,000 land title professionals across Virginia and surrounding areas. Banner ads are available in the new magazine format in a variety of presentations. Choose.gif files for animated ads! Prospective customers will be able to continue to your website directly from our online magazine. Annual and monthly packages are available discounts for placement on both the VLTA homepage and the Examiner Monthly website. Place your ads alongside valuable information to add to your business credibility. Don t miss out on this new and exciting opportunity. Banner Ads Virginia Land Title Association boasts a fully-integrated Association Management Software aligned with our public website. The site attracts over 60,000 visitors each year customers who need to know about your products and services! Banner ads can be featured on our homepage, or on a rotating basis across all pages on the site. Annual and monthly packages are available discounts for placement on both the VLTA homepage and the Examiner Monthly website. Regional Outreach Package Put your materials at every single event in 2018. Purchase the Regional Outreach Package and VLTA will place your materials in our goodie bags at Regional Events, on our registration table at Convention, and will ensure every attendee has access to your company s materials. VLTA members are excited to receive your materials at events, so don t miss out on this affordable opportunity to impress potential clients. We help make it even more exciting! At Regional Events, one attendee will draw the lucky bag, and receive a prize! This is a great way to blanket events with your materials at a low cost. Single event options are available. Register by paper using this brochure, or register online at www.vlta.org/sponsors.
Convention Exhibitors What better way to reach out to potential clients than to meet them face-toface at our premier event. In 2018, our Annual Convention will be held June 7-9 at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. Enjoy extended exhibit times this year, with 30-minute breaks between education sessions! What s more? At this year s Convention, we ll have a dedicated area for exhibitor demonstrations, gamification of our event application designed to direct attendees to your table, and big prizes for attendees who participate with our exhibitors. Don t miss out on your best marketing opportunity of the year! Join us at this year s Annual Convention. Premier Convention Sponsors Are you interested in making a splash at Convention? We d love to help you find the best way to make an impact on our attendees. Premier Convention Sponsors enjoy concentrated exposure, as well as the gratitude of our attendees. This year, you ll also have the opportunity to participate in our event app a game that ensures that you ll be on our attendees minds throughout the event. Show our members that you support their professional association, and market your services to the decision-makers in the industry. Special Projects Sponsor Are you interested in branding one of VLTA s wish-list items with your company logo? We have great ambitions and would love your support! Contact VLTA for more information about special projects, and see if one of them is right for you! VLTA PAC Sponsor Do you want to help VLTA raise money for our Political Action Committee? We are deeply involved in the Virginia political process to ensure that our policy makers are aware of the challenges our industry faces and the important products and services we offer to consumers. Sponsor a PAC event at Convention or Regional Events!
Sponsorship Opportunity Details Please review the sponsorship opportunities on the following 2 pages, and select those you d like to sponsor. Indicate your selections with a CHECK MARK in the line next to each opportunity. Total your sponsorships at the bottom of the second page, and car ry this amount to your membership renewal form on page 8 to add it to your total cost. Questions? Contact VLTA at (571) 494-1782 or at vlta@vlta.org. Premier Convention Sponsorship Premier Convention Sponsorships are an excellent way to get your company s name in front of the industry in a prominent forum. Sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorships include one 5-minute speaking opportunity, your logo prominently displayed in all event materials including signage, and verbal recognition throughout the event. All premium sponsors receive one FREE admission to the entire Convention. KEYNOTE SPONSOR** $3,000 $3,300 ROCKIN GALA $3,000 $3,300 *upgrade event for $50/person EDUCATION SPONSOR $2,800 $3,080 NETWORKING BREAKFASTS (2) $2,600 $2,860 ROCKTAIL HOUR $2,400 $2,640 *upgrade event for $50/person TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR $4,800 $5,280 *comes with app branding! SOCK HOP $1,200 $1,320 *upgrade event for $50/person BOARD MIXER $1,200 $1,320 *upgrades can include top-shelf alcohol, a better band, prizes, other entertainment, food selections, and more. Contact VLTA to discuss. **the keynote sponsor works with VLTA to choose a speaker to present a for-credit educational session Convention Exhibitors Convention Exhibit Tables include admission for 2 representatives to our Event Exhibit Areas; a tabletop exhibit display which includes one 6 x30 skirted table, 2 chairs, and a wastebasket (electrical outlet may incur an additional $20 fee depending on location); marketing opportunities throughout our wellattended event; inclusion of your logo on all promotional and event materials; and verbal recognition throughout the event. Exhibitors who bring a door prize will be invited to introduce themselves to our attendees during breaks and meals for a door prize drawing. Tickets to our Gala Dinner are priced at $65 per person, and are extra. SINGLE TABLE $850 $932 GALA TICKET $65 DOUBLE/PRIME TABLE $1,500 $1,650 20-MINUTE DEMO $500 $550 Convention Direct Connect & Prize Sponsor Connect with our members, even in your absence! We have lots of opportunities to make a big impact at our main event, including the lanyard sponsor, prize sponsors, and more! Contact VLTA for details. LANYARDS $500 $550 (PLUS SUPPLIES***) LARGE PRIZE SPONSOR $750 $825 PER PRIZE SMALL PRIZE SPONSOR $250 $275 PER PRIZE ***Lanyards must be delivered to the VLTA office at least 2 weeks prior to the selected event.
Regional Outreach Package Blanket our membership with information about your products and services. The flyer package includes one 8.5 x11 flyer and one tchotchke at every regional event and the Annual Convention. That s 5 opportunities to reach land title professionals across the Commonwealth for a great price. Get noticed with the Regional Outreach Package! Annual Package $700 $770 5 EVENTS Single Event $150 $165 1 EVENT Online Advertising: Examiner Monthly & Website There is no better way to gain visibility within the Virginia land title industry than through online advertising. With over 40,000 individual ad impressions per year per company, and an average click-through rate of 1.78-2.56%, you ll see a great return on your investment. VLTA s website is the hub of activity within the industry, and our popularity and exposure grows each month. The VLTA Examiner Monthly is delivered to over 6,000 land title professionals each month, and advertising formats are flexible and fun! Ads are placed on a first-come, first-served basis. We can even help you design your ad! Website Banner Ads FULL YEAR $1000 $1100 12 MONTHS MONTHLY $100 $110 1 MONTH Examiner Monthly Ads FULL YEAR $1000 $1100 12 MONTHS MONTHLY $100 $110 1 MONTH PACKAGE & SAVE 5% WEBSITE + EXAMINER FULL YEAR $1900 $2090 12 MONTHS WEBSITE + EXAMINER MONTHLY $190 $209 1 MONTH Total sponsorships: $ Add this amount to your total cost on page 8 Remember: Members save 10% on sponsorships! Notes: Remember VLTA members save 10% on advertising & sponsorships!
Membership Application & Renewal Form Instructions VLTA Memberships run from January Centreville, 1 December VA 3120121 each year. New member applications and reinstatements are accepted on a rolling basis. Please be sure to fill out all information in bold print. vlta@vlta.org Payment may be made by credit card or by check. Monthly payment plans are available (credit card only). Please indicate your membership category, optional benefits, and any sponsorship selections and submit your application to: Virginia Land Title Association 14001-C Saint Germain Drive, Suite 822 Centreville, VA 20121 vlta@vlta.org (703) 995-0649 FAX Membership Classifications Associate The company must not be engaged in the issuance of title insurance or the processing and closing of real estate transactions or the examination of title; but may provide services to real estate and land title professionals offering these services. All-Inclusive: $475 Standard: Deduct $100 Before 12/31 deduct $40 (all inclusive only) Underwriter Underwriters must be actively registered with the Virginia Bureau of Insurance to issue insurance in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Underwriter members must join according to their gross receipts for the previous operating year; or according to their last membership year classification. See pricing above. All Inclusive: $1900/$3250/$5250/$6450 Standard: Deduct $750 Before 12/31 deduct $40 Virginia Land Title Association Optional Membership Benefits VLTA Political Action Committee (PAC) The VLTA PAC supports legislative action on behalf of the Virginia land title industry. Each year, we raise funds to support legislative initiatives benefitting our industry. Please consider an optional donation to the PAC in the amount of $50. Support your industry advocacy! All-Inclusive Membership VLTA encourages all members to sign up for the all-inclusive membership plan to take advantage of free online continuing education & more! Consider the all-inclusive membership as your all-access pass to VLTA! Sponsorships Sign up for a sponsorship package with your renewal and enjoy special members-only pricing! Renew by 12/31 and save an addition $25. Contact our office for more details. Disclosure Up to 45% of dues may be allocated for lobbying; please contact your tax professional for details. Membership Application Company Name Primary Phone Primary Fax Primary Contact Name Title Primary Contact Email Address Business Address City State Zip Regions Served Northern Central Valley Mountain Coastal Business website address Primary Business Service (please describe): Please submit a roster of your staff including names & email addresses at a minimum. Please identify your committee or advisory volunteers on your roster. Membership Options Membership Type Price $ Payment must be submitted with your application Check Enclosed Pay by credit card annually monthly PAC Donation (help support industry advocacy!) $50 (optional) Visa Master Card Discover AMEX Sponsorships Total Sponsorship Options Please use pages 6-7 to total your sponsorship selections. $ Card Number / Expiration Date VCC Code (3 or 4 digit) Optional Additional Donation (help us build an advocacy site!) $ Card Holder Billing Zip Please TOTAL your selections above Total $ Signature I authorize VLTA to charge my card in the amount on this application.