1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. fair

2015 GHALI Sponsor and Vendor Exhibition
Company____________________________________________________________
Street ______________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________ St________ Zip____________
Primary Contact_________________________________ Title__________________
Primary Product/Service______________________ __________________________
Email_______________________________________ Phone___________________
Payment by:
 Check
Credit Card –  MasterCard
 VISA
AMEX
Credit Card No.__________________________________ Exp Date__________
Authorized Signature_______________________________________________
I am interested in sponsoring the following at the 2015 GHALI:
 Vendor fair booth (Please insert price according to your Corporate Sponsorship Level)
Presidential/Platinum $0 Gold $250; Silver $750; Bronze $1,200; All Others $1,500
Cost = $_________
NEW THIS YEAR: Booth sponsorships include one free conference registration as well as one additional registration at
the guest rate of $265. For all other sponsorships, the registration fee prior to 5/1 is $375 for HFMA members and $475
for non-members. Visit http://neohfma.org/upcoming-programs/ to register your booth attendants.
DAY
SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION
COST
Wednesday:
Breakfast (2)
Mid-Morning and Afternoon Snack Breaks
Lunch (2)
KEYNOTE: Vendor Selection Panel
Cleveland Indians Game (3)*
Cleveland Indians Game – Scoreboard Greeting (unlimited)
Wine Tasting & Food Pairing (2)
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500
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250
Breakfast (2)
Mid-Morning and Afternoon Snack Breaks
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Lunch/Officer Installation (2)
KEYNOTE: Executive Panel
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Cocktail Reception (2)
Dinner Banquet (2)
Entertainment: Dueling Pianos (2)
Entertainment: Euchre Tournament
$
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150
200
250
500
350
350
500
500
Breakfast (2)
KEYNOTE: Josh Mandel, Ohio Treasurer
$ 150
$ 500
Thursday:
Friday:
SPONSORSHIP TOTAL [including booth cost if applicable ]:
*Call Brianna at 330-463-0244 for additional Indians Game sponsorship opportunities.
**( ) Denotes the number of spots available.
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TOTAL
SOLD OUT
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This contract refers to sponsorship opportunities for the GHALI Vendor Fair May 13-15, 2015 at The
DoubleTree Cleveland – 3663 Park East Drive - Beachwood, OH.
Exhibitors bear the cost and responsibility for arranging their conference registration, travel & lodging
accommodations.
We have read and agree to abide by the 2015 Rules/Regulations/Conditions of Contract to Exhibit
enclosed with this application which are made part of this contract by reference and incorporated herein.
Details
1. Each booth sponsor is eligible to bring a door prize to display at your exhibit. It is NOT a requirement.
Door prizes will be given by you, the vendor, on Thursday evening in the Exhibit Hall before dinner. You
can decide whether or not winners must be present to accept their prize. Remember, it is not required; but
if you have a door prize at your exhibit booth, please create your own method for drawing (tickets, business
cards, etc.). Please indicate yes or no if you will be bringing a door prize so we can remind
attendees to visit your booth: Y/N______ Raffle Item:__________________________.
2. NEO HFMA wants to help generate activity at your GHALI booth; therefore, we are sponsoring a raffle
separate from the vendor raffle explained in #1 above. Attendees will have to complete a scavenger hunt
in order to be entered into the drawing. The scavenger hunt will be comprised of one question about each
vendor’s company. Make it a question that will require attendees to visit your booth and talk to you about
your products and/or services. An example would be: Which Northeast Ohio organization provides over
8700 educational hours to its members per year? Answer: NEO HFMA!_
Please enter your scavenger hunt question here:
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3. Exhibit space should be limited to an area of approximately 6' X 10' including one 6 foot table [see layout
for details]. The chapter coordinator will assign you a booth number.
Please indicate any additional set-up needs here:
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4. All sponsored events include prominent signage displaying your company name for duration of sponsored
activity.
5. Past attendance to the event has averaged over 125 participants from major Northeast Ohio and other
regional healthcare providers and vendors.
6. The majority of meals, snacks and evening entertainment will be in the exhibit hall. Additional
entertainment activities and locations TBA.
7. Speaker presentations will be held in Ballroom 6, see diagram below.
8. The Wednesday evening event will include a cocktail hour and light appetizers immediately after sessions
conclude. The entertainment options for the evening are a wine tasting & food paring located at the hotel or
club seats at an Indians Game. A charter bus will transport attendees to and from Progressive Field, the
club seats are located together and activities will be organized to promote networking throughout the
baseball game.
9. Thursday evening entertainment features one and one half hours of cocktails and appetizers in the
Ballroom Foyer followed by dinner in the Exhibit Hall until 8:00pm. Continuing the evening in the Exhibit
Hall, there will be an open bar and dueling piano show from 8:00pm – 11:00pm. A Euchre Tournament will
also be held in the Compass Room just around the corner from the Exhibit Hall.
10. For questions on these or any additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brianna at
330.463.0244 or [email protected]
Please send this completed form and payment to:
By Mail
Susannah Selnick Alta Partners, LLC.
902 Westpoint Parkway Suite 320
Westlake, OH 44145
Make checks payable to “NE Ohio HFMA”
By Email: [email protected]
Detailed layout coming soon!
Layout may change subject to space limitations.
2015 Regional HFMA
Gerry Haggerty Annual Leadership Institute
RULES/REGULATIONS/CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT TO EXHIBIT
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APPLICATION FEE: Application fee includes one exhibit space, one free registration for the booth attendant, 6
ft table, 2 chairs, and access to electrical outlets and general overhead lights. Discounts will not be given to
Exhibitors who choose to furnish a booth with their own exhibit system.
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE: Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) assumes no liability
for losses incurred by Exhibitors. The Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for all claims,
losses, and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines, attorney’s fees, and other costs caused
by or in any manner arising out of or associated with Exhibitor’s installation, maintenance, removal, occupancy,
or use of the exhibit space or any part thereof, and Exhibitor agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold
harmless HFMA, The Conference Center, and their respective owners, officers, directors, member, employees,
and agents against all such claims, losses, and damages. In addition, Exhibitor acknowledges that neither HFMA
nor The Conference Center maintains insurance covering Exhibitor’s displays, equipment or other property, or
covering The Conference Center’s employees or agents, and that it is the sole responsibility of Exhibitor to obtain
appropriate liability, property damage, and business interruption insurance covering such losses.
LAWS: Exhibitors and their agents are responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
ELIGIBILITY: HFMA shall reserve the right to determine eligibility of any company or product for exhibit or
promotion, wholly or in part, that is, in its opinion (HFMA’s), not in keeping with the character and purpose of
the Gerry Haggerty Annual Leadership Institute. Sales and taking of orders at the Show are not allowed.
SECURITY: HFMA does not guarantee the safety or security of any exhibits or items placed in the exhibits.
BOOTH SPACES: Assignment of booth spaces will be done on a first-come-first-served basis and layout is
subject to change. Exhibitors will be contacted in the order their entry was received and will have the opportunity
to select from remaining available booth spaces. Only one exhibit firm may be represented per space assignment.
Different divisions of the same exhibit firm/business entity may share booth space, but may not contract for
separate space. Due to space constraints, all vendor booths should be “table top” unless specifically arranged in
advance with HFMA. Subletting of exhibit space is prohibited.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Written notice of cancellation must be received prior to May 1, 2015,
for a full refund minus a $100 processing fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATIONS
AFTER May 1, 2015.
BOOTH STAFFING: Each booth sponsorship includes one registration, all other exhibitors must register
as conference participants. All booths must be open and staffed during ALL exhibit hours. Any booth left
unattended without permission of HFMA may be removed from the exhibit hall at the option of HFMA with any
expenses or cost payable by Exhibitor.
ARRANGEMENTS OF EXHIBIT: All exhibits must be arranged so as not to obstruct the general view or hide
the exhibits of others.
BOOTH CONDUCT: Exhibitors are prohibited from preparing, distributing, or serving any food or beverage
from their exhibit booth unless specific permission is received in writing in advance from HFMA. Exhibitors are
not permitted to use moving or strolling entertainment. Costumed models or mannequins should ensure their
appearance or dress is not of an offensive nature, even to the most critical. The use of live animals in the show is
prohibited.
SOUND: Exhibitors with audible electronic sound, or exhibits or devices being utilized which HFMA deems
objectionable to other Exhibitors, will be required to discontinue use. Exhibitor warrants that any music played in
their booth shall not violate any proprietary rights of any other party including copyrights. Exhibitor shall
indemnify HFMA in the event of any claim alleging violation of any copyright or any other right in relation to
their exhibit.
CARE OF BUILDING: No Exhibitors, their agents, or part of any exhibit shall injure or deface the walls, floors,
or ceilings of the building, the booths, or equipment or furnishings in the booth and exhibit hall. Any and all
damages, losses, expenses, and/or costs resulting from failure to observe this notice shall be payable by the
Exhibitor.
CARE OF EXHIBIT SPACE: The Exhibitor must, at his expense, maintain and keep in good order his exhibit
and the space for which he has contracted.
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CONFLICTING MEETINGS & SOCIAL EVENTS: Outside activities sponsored by exhibiting companies
that would take visitors away from any scheduled convention activity, including the exhibit hall and special
exhibitor events, are prohibited unless specific permission is received in writing in advance from HFMA.
Activities of the nature are generally considered contrary to the purpose of the Annual Leadership Institute and
exhibit show. Failure to observe this regulation will jeopardize Exhibitor’s assignment of space or right to exhibit
at future HFMA shows.
SOLICITATION: Advertising, canvassing, and solicitation of business conferences in the interest of exhibitor
business are not permitted except by firms that have been assigned booth space by HFMA to exhibit and then only
in the exhibit space assigned or at specialized events designed for exhibit business. Distribution of exhibitor
materials delivered to attendees sleeping room doors or anywhere else in the hotel except in the specified booth
space is not permitted. Distribution of materials to other exhibits, booths, including magazines, job opportunities,
newsletters, etc. is not permitted.
PRIZES, DRAWINGS, SOUVENIRS, ETC.: Prize contests, drawings, the giving of souvenirs, and other
promotional items provided by individual exhibiting firms are subject to the control and approval of HFMA.
Exhibitors should submit full details on any intended activity of this kind to HFMA by May 1, 2015. P.A.
announcements of individual drawing are to be coordinated with HFMA. Exhibitors are discouraged from
registering for prizes given by other exhibitors.
INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING: Exhibit installation will begin at 6:30am May 13 and must be
completed by the start of the first conference break. No booth may be dismantled or packing started before the
final session has concluded on May 14. Tear down will start immediately after breakfast on May 15; if
dismantling has not concluded by 2:00pm May 15, HFMA will order dismantling labor through The Conference
Center at the Exhibitor’s expense.
SERVICES ORDERED: Exhibitors are responsible for all goods and services ordered through suppliers to the
exhibit including The Conference Center. HFMA assumes no liability for payments for goods or services not
covered in this contract by an Exhibitor.
HOTEL SHIPMENTS: Arrangement for hotel shipments must be made directly with The Conference Center.
HFMA will have no authority and will not be held responsible for hotel shipments.
FIRE REGULATIONS: All packing containers (i.e. crates, cartons, boxes) must be removed from the exhibit
area. Exhibitors will not be permitted to store any excess material behind their booth or under tables. All cloth
decorations must withstand a flameproof test as prescribed by the local fire ordinance. Floor plan is subject to
Fire Marshall approval.
VIOLATIONS: Exhibitors and their representatives who fail to observe these conditions of contract, or who, in
the opinion of HFMA, conduct themselves unethically, may be dismissed without refund or appeal for redress.
CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONVENTION: In the event the Annual Leadership Institute
is postponed due to any occurrence not caused by the conduct of HFMA, The Conference Center, or the
Exhibitor, or that such occurrence be an act of God or the result of war, riot, civil commotion, sovereign conduct,
or the act or conduct of any person or persons not party or privy to this contract, then the performance of such
parties under this contract shall be excused for such period of time as is reasonably necessary after such duration
of such postponement. In the event that such occurrence results in cancellation of the conference, each party
hereby releases the other from obligations under this contract.