2018 Southern New England Energy Conference Oilheat BIOHEAT Motor Fuels Propane Newport, Rhode Island, September 24-25, 2018 Conference Sponsorships Please join us for our fifth annual Southern New England Energy Conference, a joint conference of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, the Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association, and the Oilheat Institute of Rhode Island. It will be held at one of the top-of-class venues in New England, the Newport Marriott in historic Newport, RI. We are also pleased this year to also announce our conference sponsor, the New England Fuel Institute. We also welcome back NORA s Technical Conference. Schedule at a Glance Monday, September 24, 2018 9:00 AM Breakfast/Vendor Foyer Vendor Exhibits 10:00 AM Sessions 11:15 AM Sessions 12:15 PM Awards Luncheon and Keynote 1:45 PM Networking Time 2:30 PM Sessions 3:45 PM Sessions 5:00 PM Reception Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:00 AM Breakfast/Vendor Foyer Vendor Exhibits 10:00 AM Sessions 11:15 AM Sessions 12:15 PM Closing Luncheon and Keynotes Visit: for more information Conference Sponsors As a conference sponsor you will receive recognition on site through signage and announcements, and in our press coverage of the events leading up to the conference and afterwords by all three state associations. In addition, sponsors are also listed in the CEMA Annual Membership Directory and newsletters. Gold Sponsor: $2500 On site signage, name on attendee badges, 1 complimentary ticket for the full conference ($299 value), an ad in the program book ($200 value), and an exhibit booth ($495 value). Silver Sponsor: $1500 On site signage, 1 complimentary ticket for the full conference ($299 value), an ad in the program book ($200 value), and promotion in CEMA s newsletter. Bronze Sponsor: $750 On site signage; an ad in the program book ($200 value), and promotion in CEMA s newsletter. Tabletop Exhibit Booth: $495 Though we are not a trade show, you can increase your physical presence at the conference with tabletop display booth. Limited to 29 booths total. Exhibits will be open both days of the conference (unlike last year). See page 3 for details. Program Book Advertiser: $200 Full page ad in the program book. Ad dimensions 4.5 W x 7.5 H. Jpeg files email to chu@ctema.com. Giveaways and Raffle Donate your logoed gifts that we will give to every attendee - such as tote bags, coolers, apparel, pens, etc. Also donate prizes for our raffle to benefit PMAA - e.g. gift cards, electronics, sports tickets. WEBSITE Premium Sponsorships on Next Page Exhibit Information on P. 3
Premier Sponsorships All these sponsorships include onsite signage and recognition, advance recognition on our website and newsletters, and an ad in the program book ($200 value). In addition, some provide complimentary tickts, if noted. Premier Sponsor This is the top-level conference sponsorship, only one is available. Includes an exhibit ($495 value) and 3 conference tickets ($897 value). $3500 Breakfast Sponsorships These are TWO sponsorship, one each for our opening breakfasts on Monday and then on Tuesday. Each breakfast is available for a sponsorship. $850 Mon Sep 24 and Tue Sep 25 as separate sponsorships Opening Luncheon Sponsorship This sponsorship is for our mid-day luncheon on Sep. 24 which will feature a keynote presentation on a topic that will impact the business of our attendees. Our Awards Presentations will also be held during the lunch. Exclusive sponsorship includes 2 complimentary full-conference tickets ($598 value). $3,000 SOLD Reception Sponsorship Always one of the day s most popular events, this is a great networking event, and includes a full hour of open bar Sponsorship includes 1 full conference complimentry ticket ($299 value). Price: $1,500 Closing Luncheon Sponsorship This sponsorship is for our mid-day luncheon on the second day, Tuesday Sep 25 This event will close our 2-day conference and will include keynotes by both NEFI and PMAA. Includes 1 complimentary attendance ($200 value) Price: $1,500 Grand Prize We will be offerng a high-end consumer electronics as a grand prize for attendees: flat-screen TVs, I-Pads, and more! You can be the company to award these prizes! Last year we gave away a 60 UlraHD television. Includes 1 complimentary conference ticket ($299 value) Price: $1000
Tabletop Displays - $495 This conference is not a tradeshow, and networking time will be during breakfasts, both days, Monday after lunch, during Monday s reception, and during breaks. Tabletop displays will be available in the main hallway where the breakout sessions and food buffets are located thoughout both days, Sep. 24, 9 AM - 5:00 PM (setup from 8 AM - 10 AM) and Sep. 25, 9 AM - 12 PM. Below is a diagram of the layout. There are only 29 spots - available on a first-come, first-served basis. Just indicate on the registration form which location you would like to take, numbered 1-29. The price of each is $495 and will accommodate a 6 wide table. If your booth is larger than that, then you should take two adjacent spots since management reserves the right to deny setup of anything that measures more than six linear feet. Access to electrical outlets is at an additional cost (electrical order form will be sent separately) Cost includes one [1] conference registration, while each additional person needs to register separately as an attendee. LAYOUT OF CONFERENCE LEVEL OF NEWPORT MARRIOTT - BOOTH #s IN RED 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 21 22 20 19 18 17 15 14 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 Stairs down to Atrium - Lunch Coffee 13 12 11 10 9 Elevators to Rooms/Lobby 16 5 Stairs down to Lobby Registration
VENUE MARRIOTT HOTEL NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Our event returns to Newport, Rhode Island but changes the venue to the Newport Marriott, where we held our event in 2015 and were all impressed by their $35 million renovation with a conference center that closely matches our needs. Famed as an historic seaport, Newport is even more famous as the playground of the rich and famous such as the Kennedys and their predecessors who built extravagent mansions in the town. Today Newport is a popular vacation destination, with great shopping, restaurants and night life. Mansion Marriott Atrium Hotel Information Our conference room rate at the Newport Marriott is $214 per night, not inclusive of taxes and resort fees. The easiest way to make hotel reservations is to go to the conference website, then to the Hotel tab to make your online reseravation. Or you can call 1-800-228-9290 and reference cour conference to receive the conference rate. Hotel Reservations Newport Marriott 25 America s Cup Avenue Newport, RI (401) 849-1000 Directions and more information can be found at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/pvdlw-newport-marriott/ PMAA Raffle We will hold an raffle to raise money for the government relations work of the Petroleum Marketers Association of America. We invite you to donate gifts for members to select. You will receive full recognition for your donation with signage.
2018 Southern New England Energy Conference Sponsor Registration Company Name: Contact Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Tel: Fax: Email: Sponsorships (check all that apply): Gold $2500 Silver $1500 Bronze $750 Program Book Ad $200 Tabletop Display $495 Which table number? (see chart p. 3) 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Premier Sponsorship $3500 Breakfast 9/24 Sponsorship $850 Breakfast 9/25 Sponsorship $850 Exclusive Opening Luncheon Sponsorship $3000 Exclusive Closing Luncheon Sponsorship $1500 Exclusive Reception Sponsorship $1500 Grand Prize Giveaway $1000 Note: Sponsorship prices have been held to last year s levels except for the tabletop exhibits which were increased $45 since they now cover both days of the conference, not just one Additional Tickets to Attend the Convention: Full Conference (2 Bkfsts, 2 Lunches, Reception) Day 1 only (1 breakfast 1 lunch) Day 2 only (1 breakfast, 1 lunch) $299 x tickets = $239 x tickets = $209 x tickets = Total Due $ Payment: Please send checks to CEMA, 10 Alcap Ridge, Cromwell, CT 06416 Tel (860) 613-2041, Fax (860) 632-1122 Credit Card Payment: VISA Mastercard Card #: Exp: Security Code: Name on card: Signture: Street Address Zip: For more information, please visit our website: Conference Contact: David Chu, CEMA 10 Alcap Ridge, Cromwell, CT 06416 Tel (860) 613-2041, Fax (860) 632-1122 Email chu@ctema.com