Details for exhibitors and sponsors of the WLSFA 2015 California Dreamin' Fundraising Event

1. WLSFA Annual National Fundraising Event
Grand Hyatt Manchester Hotel April 10,11,12 2015 San Diego California
The WLSFA Annual fundraiser is unlike all other obesity related events held in the US. The event
brings together the WLS patient community, medical professionals and industry partners with the
mission of raising funds to give away in the form of grants. Along the way companies meet
customers, patients meet each other and the result is an event that is inspirational, educational and
irreplaceable! “Paying it forward” is ALWAYS GOOD FOR BUSINESS!
What is included in the basic table top exhibitor package?
• 1- 6 ft. Draped Table (3 sides draped)
• 2 Contour chairs
• 1 Wastebasket
• Access to all meals, refreshments and events
• 2 event access badges
• Exhibitor Listing with Logo and Company Description Online
• Pre and Post-meeting Social Media Recognition/Exposure
• Post-meeting Outreach to Attendees
• 1 complimentary goody bag insert
Table Top Exhibitor Fee: $800 per table
Private Plastic Surgery Consultation Space: $5,000
Early Bird Pricing - Paid in Full before 12/20/2013
Add $400 per option after 12/31/2014

2. Six Private Consultation Pipe & Drape Suite $5,000 (4 suites still available)
Includes:
Exhibitor table outside of suite, 4 chairs, lighting, electrical outlet
Four exhibitor passes, VIP seating at all events
Printed logo on event agenda, Logo and company profile listed in online and mobile agenda
1 Year Banner Ad Rotation on WLSFA web site & Listing in Corporate Sponsor Directory
1) Friday Night Opening Reception $20,000
2) Saturday Luncheon $25,000
3) Saturday Night Reception & Concert $30,000
4) Sunday Morning Farwell Reception $10,000
Includes :
Two Side by Side Exhibitor tables & Six Attendees Badges
Stage Time during event & VIP seating at all events
Meet & Greet with National Ambassadors of Hope
Projected logo during event
Printed logo on event agenda and shirts
Logo and company profile listed in online and mobile application agenda
Unlimited goody bag items
Perpetual Banner Ad Rotation on WLSFA web site
Listing in Corporate Sponsor Directory
5) Goody Bags $5,000 + Bags
6) Lanyards $5,000 +Lanyards
7) Lanyard Buttons $2,500 + Buttons
8) Link Charms $2,000 + Links
9) Additional Goody bag inserts $500
Includes:
One Exhibitor table & Four Attendees Badges
Printed logo on event agenda and shirts
Logo and company profile listed in online and mobile application agenda
Two goody bag items
1 Year Banner Ad Rotation on WLSFA web site & Listing in Corporate Sponsor Directory

3. Who attends the WLSFA National Fundraiser each year?
The WLSFA hosts the largest Weight Loss Surgery Patient Gathering in the US each year.
Attendance: 500+ Weight Loss surgery patients and guests
Gender: 85% Female - Average Age: 40 - Median Income: $42,000 - Return attendees: 75%
40+ Exhibitors and National Sponsors
WLSFA National Ambassadors of Hope - High Profile WLS Patients support and attend each year!

4. Please include Check with this registration form printed and signed. Circle your choices.
Payable to: Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America
Send to: WLSFA
417 Mace Blvd. Ste. J – 236
Davis, CA, 95618
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations made between date of
signature and payment and December 31, 2014 will receive a 50% refund of amount paid, minus a
$100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after December 31, 2014, are fully non-refundable.
2. REGISTERING EXHIBIT PERSONNEL
All persons planning to work in the exhibit booth (maximum 2 persons) must be fully registered.
Exhibitors receive two complimentary full-conference registrations for exhibitor space. Additional
attendees must pay the normal conference registration fee.
Exhibit table registrants included in fees:
1)__________________________________________________
2)__________________________________________________
Additional Exhibit Personnel ($100 Each)
1)__________________________________________________
2)__________________________________________________
3. TIME REQUIREMENTS
Main Room Meet & Greet Exhibitors will have access to general session/vendor area at 6:00 a.m. on
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday April 7, 2014 for the purpose of load-in and set-up of exhibit spaces.
All set-up must be completed in full by 8:00 a.m. All exhibitors will be provided a program agenda
prior to the event detailing times of sessions, and are expected to have a representative at their
exhibit any time scheduled events are not in session between
8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Exhibitors agree not to break down until 6:00 p.m.
ARRANGEMENT OF SPACE
Exhibitors are required to arrange their displays so as not to obstruct the general view or conceal
other exhibits.
4. SIGNS
No special signs, apparatus, etc., will be permitted to extend more than 8 feet above the floor, and
no interference with light or space of other exhibitors will be allowed. No signs or banners are to be
placed outside the exhibit space assigned to exhibitor. All signs must be produced by a professional
sign shop. Any exhibitor having signs which are amateurish in the opinion of WLSFA conference staff
and detract from the overall dignity and professionalism of the show will be asked to remove said
signage from the exhibit. Signs may not be hung from the ceiling or beams without permission from
the venue. Any associated costs of hanging items will be at the expense of the exhibitor.
5. LITIGATION

5. If a suit or action is filed regarding this contract, the exhibitor assumes responsibility to pay the
management costs and reasonable attorney fees as set by the court, in accordance with the laws of
the State of California.
6. LICENSES
Any and all licenses, city, county, state or federal, inspections or permits required by law of any
exhibitor in the installation or operation of his display shall be the sole responsibility of obtaining by
the exhibitor at his own expense prior to the opening of the show.
7. SELLING PRODUCTS IN EXHIBIT and SAMPLING
Cash and carry selling is permitted of factory sealed products. Orders may be taken for merchandise
or services to be delivered at a future date. All sales taxes are the obligation of the exhibitor.
IMPORTANT! Any vendor who will be sampling open food items must have an approved portable
sink and must follow state Health Department Rules. The exhibit area will be inspected by the
health department prior to the doors opening. Any vendor who is not compliant with the rules will
not be allowed to sample open products. Factory sealed samples are not affected by these rules.
8. SOUND CONTROL
All audio/visual equipment or machinery that is of sufficient volume to annoy other vendors will not
be permitted. Public address systems used to attract passersby attention in front of your booth will
not be permitted.
9. FIRE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All fire and safety precautions as required by local fire department ordinances will be fully complied
with.
10. CARE OF BUIDLING AND EXHIBITS
Exhibitors will be responsible for any damage done to the building by them, their agents, or
employees. Any property destroyed or damaged by exhibitors must be replaced to it’s original
condition by the exhibitor at the exhibitor’s expense. All rules and guidelines established by the
venue regarding conduct in their facility will be adhered to.
11. LIABILITY
Neither Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America, the Hotel, the employees thereof, nor its
agents or assigns, nor the management of the show, nor its committee will be responsible for any
injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the exhibitor’s employees or property from any cause
whatsoever, prior, during, or subsequent to the period covered by the exhibit contract; and the
exhibitors signing the contract expressly release the foregoing Foundation, its agents or assigns and
the convention committee members from any and all claims for such loss, damage, or injury. It is
understood that consignment of goods is entirely at the risk of the exhibitor.
12. EVENTUALITIES
In case the venue shall be destroyed by fire, or the elements, or by any other cause, or in case any
other circumstances shall make it impossible for the venue to permit the contracted space to be
occupied by the exhibitor, the agreement shall terminate and the and the
Exhibitor shall waive any claim for damage or compensation except for the pro rata return of the
amount of the booth rental fee.
13. EXHIBITOR CONTRACT
We, the undersigned, have the authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the company
identified in item 1 and do hereby apply for the reservation of exhibit space in the WLSFA

6. Conference being held in San Diego, CA on April 10,11,12 of 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Manchester
hotel.
Carnival Cruise ship “NAME HERE“ for a 4 night cruise on April 12,13,14,15, of 2015 When executed
by the undersigned, this shall constitute a binding agreement between WLSFA, who agrees to rent
to the undersigned exhibitor, and the undersigned exhibitor, who agrees to rent from WLSFA, the
exhibit space at the WLSFA Conference more fully described in sections 1 – 12 of this agreement.
14. We have read and agree to abide by the terms which are part of this agreement and any such
additional rules and regulations as may be adopted by WLSFA.
15. This Agreement shall be legally binding between WLSFA and the exhibitor upon acceptance in
writing by WLSFA. We understand that any change in the information on this agreement must be
made in writing. We understand only one company may exhibit per booth.
16. There are no refunds INITIAL HERE________
Company Name: ______________________________________________
Authorized Signature: __________________________________________
Name (Print): _________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________________
1. COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION (exactly as you wish it to appear in promotional materials)
Contact ______________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________
City______________________________ State_____ Zip___________________________
Web __________________________________________________________________________
Office Phone__________________________ Cell ___________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________________________________________
Plastic Surgeon Suite, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Accepted By WLSFA:
Date:
The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America is a 501 C 3 Nonprofit Organization.
All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. EIN 27-2497501
Contact the WLSFA at (415) 234 - 9074
Info@wlsfa.org WLSFA.ORG