Become a Special sponsor

August 18 - 20, 2008

As a special sponsor, you, your company or organization may choose to host one or more of the following opportunities on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, August 18 – 20, 2008. Several opportunities are available.

You may select the type of sponsorship that fits your budget and interests:

• Scholarship sponsors (12 needed)
• Gifts/gift basket sponsors (8 needed)

As a special sponsor, you will receive the following:

• An opportunity to distribute promotional items or gifts
• Your name or advertising link on 2008 Age & Disabilities Conference Web site (all registrants will utilize this Web site)  
• A thank you with your company logo displayed at conference main events
• A quarter page ad in the conference brochure with exposure to over 1000 conference participants

Sponsor investment:  $500  

Scholarship sponsor

Be a sponsor who would offer scholarships to:

• Students (technical or community college, 4-year college or graduate school students)
• New professionals (people who have worked in aging or disability services for 3 years or less)
• Professionals (member of racial or ethnic minority in Minnesota)
• Volunteers or caregivers who work with people who are aging or disabled
• Participants in DHS services who are elders or people with disabilities.

As a scholarship sponsor, you will receive all of the benefits of special sponsorship.

Visit the scholarship page to learn more about odyssey scholarships.

Gifts/gift basket sponsor

Be a sponsor who contributes to the over-all fun of the Odyssey.  We have special drawings for gifts and gift baskets at main events and in the exhibit hall for all Odyssey participants.