Dear Friends and Supports of Florida CEC, Please see below and attached info about seeking donors, sponsors, exhibitors or vendors. Keep this handy on your computer so that if you run into a potential donor, sponsor, exhibitor or vendor, you have all the information they will need. Thanks, Paula

1. FLORIDA CEC
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITORS OPPORTUNITIES
VISIT US AT WWW.FLORIDACEC.ORG

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
SLIDE 3: WELCOME LETTER
SLIDE 4: CEC MISSION
SLIDE 5: HOW DOES FLORIDA CEC DELIVER THIS MISSION?
SLIDE 6: BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING FCEC
SLIDE 7: BRIEF HISTORY OF FCEC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES
SLIDE 8: BRIEF HISTORY OF FCEC STATE CONFERENCES
SLIDE 9: WHO ARE DEDICATED SUPPORTERS OF FCEC?
SLIDE 10: FLORIDA CEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATS
SLIDE 11-16: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SLIDE 17: SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT
SLIDE 18: CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION
SLIDE 19: CONTACT INFORMATION.

3. Greetings from the Florida Council for Exceptional Children!
The Florida Council for Exceptional Children (FCEC) Board is inviting your organization to be one of a limited number
of exhibitors at the leading statewide conference in Exceptional Student Education in Florida. We proudly host an
annual state CEC Conference in October and a Leadership Conference in June. Annually the FCEC State
Conference hosts over 350 participants and the Leadership Conference hosts approximately 50 key FCEC
leaders. Joining us at various Florida tourist destinations are general and special educators, administrators, university
professors, college students, related service personnel, parents, and others who work with students with special needs
throughout the entire state of Florida and beyond. Your organization needs to be a part of this leading event in Special
Education.
CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of
individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. FCEC is one of the oldest state units of CEC that has been
able to produce a cutting edge conference with sessions and events that highlight the latest research in special
education. Don’t miss this great opportunity to interact with education professionals in Florida! In addition to
sponsorship and exhibitors opportunities, the FCEC is requesting your help in obtaining donations for the
conference door prizes. Merchandise may include, but is not limited to: educational materials, objects of art, crafts,
tools, gift certificates, hotel accommodations, jewelry, sports items (event tickets, collectables, memorabilia, etc.)
passes (theme parks, museums, theaters, concerts, etc.) or themed baskets. Monetary donations are always
welcome.
We recognize that these are very difficult times in which to operate a business, and often difficult to make donations.
Yet, we also see this as a terrific opportunity for local businesses to generate some additional revenue from the folks
visiting our area from across the state. We will be more than happy to provide receipts for any items, vouchers, etc.,
that you might be able to donate. Your business name will be listed in the conference program if you donate any
items or make monetary contributions, reaching all of the conference participants!
Questions? Please feel free to email Paula Evans (Conference Co-Coordinator) at cec.paula@gmail.com or email the
current Program Chair at fcecconference@gmail.com. Additionally, you may visit the Florida CEC Website at
http://www.floridacec.org for more information. We at Florida CEC certainly appreciate you taking the time and effort to
consider supporting our mission of improved outcomes for persons with disabilities.
Sincerely,
Conference Team @ Florida CEC and our hosting SUNSET Chapter!

4. CEC’S MISSION
CEC IS AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF
EDUCATORS WHO ARE THE VOICE AND
VISION OF SPECIAL AND GIFTED
EDUCATION. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE
THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS
WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES AND THEIR
FAMILIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL
EXCELLENCE AND ADVOCACY.

5. HOW DOES FLORIDA CEC
DELIVER THIS MISSION?
• PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ANNUAL
& LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES,
• PROVIDES MINI GRANTS TO TEACHERS,
• PROVIDES TRAVEL GRANTS TO FAMILIES FOR YES I CAN
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL AWARDS,
• THE JACK LAMB ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD,
• MARJORIE CRICK TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD,
• PRESIDENT’S AWARD TO ACTIVE CHAPTERS,
• THE LANDIS STETLER AWARD, AND
• THE LANDIS STETLER SCHOLARSHIP.

6. BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING
FLORIDA CEC
• MEMBERSHIP AVERAGES 1000+ MEMBERS
• HAS OVER 12 ACTIVE LOCAL CHAPTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
• ACTIVE WEBPAGE MANAGED AT WWW.FLORIDACEC.ORG
• OVER 1500 WEBSITE UNIQUE VISITORS MONTHLY
• 4000-5000 PAGE VIEWS MONTHLY
• ACTIVE FACEBOOK PAGE WITH NEARLY 400 FRIENDS
• ACTIVE TWITTER PAGE WITH OVER 250 FOLLOWERS INCLUDING NATIONAL
AGENCIES AND EDUCATORS
• SENDS FULL MEMBERSHIP MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS EACH YEAR
• HAS INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL RECOGNITION AT ANNUAL CEC CONVENTION
WITH PROFESSIONALS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS
• 5 OF THE PAST 12 INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS OF THE
YEAR HAVE BEEN FROM FLORIDA!!! THIS IS BETTER THAN ANY POTHER STATE.

7. WHERE HAS FCEC HELD
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES?
DAYTONA BEACH & CRYSTAL RIVER
MELBOURNE & GAINESVILLE
HOWIE-IN-THE-HILLS
SARASOTA & LAKELAND
LAKE WORTH & DELRAY BEACH

8. WHERE & WITH WHOM HAS
FCEC HOSTED STATE
CONFERENCES?
2015: ORLANDO FCEC STATE BOARD
2014: ORLANDO CHAPTER 155 CENTRAL FLORIDA
2013: ST. PETERSBURG CHAPTER 176 SUNCOAST
2012: JUPITER BEACH CHAPTER 200 PALM BEACH COUNTY
2011: JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER 75 DUVAL COUNTY
2010: CLEARWATER CHAPTER 944 PASCO COUNTY
2009: DAYTONA CHAPTER 563 VOLUSIA COUNTY
2008:SARASOTA CHAPTER 296 SUNSET
2007: FT. LAUDERDALE CHAPTER 121 MIAMI

9. WHO ARE 3+ YEARS! DEDICATED
SUPPORTERS OF FLORIDA CEC?
• GREAT LEAPS - KEN CAMPBELL Thank you for over 20 years of much support!!!
• TALENT ASSESSMENT, INC. - BEN BORDEN Thank you for over 20 years of much support!!!
• NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES (NPR) – BOB HANSON & Dr. JOSEPH CASBARRO
(Many years of support and collaborators on this years’ conference. Thank you!!)
• CASE – COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION - Dr. Rosalind Hall
(Many years of much support, in body, mind and pocketbook. Thank you!!)
• FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCE SYSTEM (FDLRS)
• GEORGE MILLER ART STUDIO - GEORGE MILLER
• PSYCHOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
• FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
• SOPRIS WEST/ CAMBIUM LEARNING
• ADVO-SERVE - SALLY HEINTZ
• ABLENET/BRAKE AND ASSOCIATES
• CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES
• READ IT ONCE AGAIN – RAE SHAPER

10. ·
FLORIDA CEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATS
@ A GLANCE
53%
14%
5%
24%
1%
1%
2%

11. Sunday Evening Social
Monday Morning Continental Breakfast
Monday "Working Lunch" with Keynote
Monday President’s Awards Reception
Tuesday Brunch
General Sponsorship
Door Prizes
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

12. $3,000 FULL CONFERENCE
SPONSOR
• Company name / logos featured on campaign advertising – such as local newspaper articles,
promotional materials, website, feature articles, Twitter, Facebook and other Social Media.
• Company name featured on promotional materials – such as social media, posters, brochures and
signage.
• Company name featured on event Conference Bag.
• Signage displayed on vending table (1 or 2 tables).
• Two full registrations with sponsorship, all other registrations are to be paid.
• Recognition of your company in the program and full page program ad (Due Sept 15th )
• Exposure on Florida CEC website with links to your corporate website.
• Invitation and recognition at the Monday Evening Florida CEC annual meeting..
• Company name featured in the Florida CEC Monthly Newsletter.
• Opportunity to speak at sponsored event.
• Opportunity to align with other prestigious companies involved in the event.
• Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed to helping children and
adults with disabilities.

13. • Company name featured on promotional materials – such as social media, posters, brochures and
signage.
• Company name featured on event Conference Bag.
• Signage displayed on vending table (1 or 2 tables).
• Two full registrations with sponsorship, all other registrations are to be paid.
• Recognition of your company in the program and ½ page program ad (Due Sept 15th)
• Exposure on Florida CEC website with links to your corporate website.
• Invitation and recognition at the Monday Evening Florida CEC annual meeting..
• Company name featured in the Florida CEC Monthly Newsletter.
• Opportunity to speak at sponsored event.
• Opportunity to align with other prestigious companies involved in the event.
• Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed to helping children and
adults with disabilities.
$1,500 EVENT SPONSOR

14. $750 EVENT CO-SPONSOR
• Signage displayed on vending table (1 or 2 tables).
• Company name featured social media.
• Two full registrations with sponsorship, all other registrations are to be paid.
• Recognition of your company in the program and ¼ page program ad (Due Sept 1st)
• Invitation and recognition at the Monday Evening Florida CEC annual meeting..
• Company name featured in the Florida CEC Monthly Newsletter.
• Opportunity to speak at sponsored event.
• Opportunity to align with other prestigious companies involved in the event.
• Listing in annual report.
• Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed to helping children and
adults with disabilities.

15. • Signage displayed on vending table ($400 1 table fee, $600 2 table fee)
• Two full registrations with vending agreement, additional registrations
are to be paid.
• Recognition of your company in the program (listing your company
name without logo).
• Opportunity to distribute company promotional material to participants.
• Company name featured in the Florida CEC Monthly Newsletter.
• Opportunity to place banner (you provide) on site.
• Listing in annual conference report
• Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed
to helping children and adults with disabilities.
$400/$600 VENDING

16. • ¼ Page Ad in Conference Program
• Social Media Shout Out! “Thank you for ABC Company’s
Support”
• Company name featured in the Florida CEC MonthlyNewsletter.
• Listing in annual conference report
• Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization
committed to helping children and adults with disabilities.
$150 SUPPORTER

17. SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT• COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________
• ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________
• CITY______________________________ ST _____ ZIP CODE ___________________________
PHONE ____________________________________ FAX _____________________________
E-MAIL ______________________________________________________________________
q CHECK ENCLOSED (MADE PAYABLE TO FLORIDA CEC)
q PLEASE INVOICE ME. (DUE ON OR BEFORE EVENT DATE AUGUST 15TH)
q REGISTERED ON EVENTBRITE-SERVICE CHARGE VIA EVENTBRITE IS APPLIED.
LINK TO REGISTER IS: HTTPS://FCEC2016.EVENTBRITE.COM
RECEIPT NUMBER AND DATE - _______________________________________________________________________
COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR 2 ATTENDEES COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR 2 ATTENDEES
NAME - ___________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME - ___________________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL OR FAX THIS SLIDE 17 AND 18 TO PAULA EVANS CEC.PAULA@GMAIL.COM ; FAX 941-486-2108

18. Sponsorship Commitment
_____ $3,000 Full Conference Sponsor
_____ $1,500 Conference Co-Sponsor
(choose top 3 events below in rank order: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
____Sunday Evening Social Event
____Monday Morning Continental Breakfast
____Monday "Working Brunch" with Keynote
____Monday President’s Awards Reception
____Monday Night Student Social
____Tuesday “Working Brunch”
____Networking Events
_____ $750 Event Co-Sponsor
(choose top 3 events below in rank order: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
____Sunday Evening Social Event
____Monday Morning Continental Breakfast
____Monday "Working Brunch" with Keynote
____Monday President’s Awards Reception
____Monday Night Student Social
____Tuesday “Working Brunch”
____Networking Events
_____ $600 Exhibitor 2 Table Price
_____ $400 Exhibitor 1 Table Price
_____ $150 Supporter ¼ page program ad
ALL ADS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 15th!!
Fax or Email this slide 17 & 18 to: Paula Evans @ cec.paula@gmail.com fax-941-486-2108
Questions? Email or call Paula Evans FCEC Conference Co-Coordinator 941-928-2292
Are you a Current Florida CEC Member?
Our Conference Coordinator will work on
preferred vending space with you!
CEC# Member ____________________

19. Consider Making a Donation to Florida CEC
Today!
Providing an equivalent in-kind product/service donation, opens the door to help
Teachers, Service Providers, Parents and Students with Disabilities in a variety of ways.
Your Company Name will be featured in our Conference Program as a Donor.
We hope you will consider some level of support TODAY!
Company/
Individual____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Contact ___________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
City _____________________ State _____________ Zip ______
Phone ___________________ Fax _________________
E-mail ________________________________________
q Description of property contribution-other than monetary
donations:_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_
q Valued Amount of Donation:___________________________________
q Monetary Donation? Check enclosed (made payable to Florida CEC)
Amount of Donation:_________________________________________

20. CONTACT INFO
PAULA EVANS,
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
CEC.PAULA@GMAIL.COM
NEED GENERAL CONFERENCE INFO?
FCECCONFERENCE@GMAIL.COM
VISIT US AT WWW.FLORIDACEC.ORG