2015 GEM Sponsorship Prospectus

2015 SPONSORSHIP

PROSPECTUS Annual Conference Boston, MA August 5-7, 2015

About GEM Founded in 1976 at the University of Notre Dame, we have operated quietly and steadily to graduate over 4,000 researchers, professors, entrepreneurs, inventors, and business leaders, including over 500 men and women with doctorates in the physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering.

The mission of The National GEM Consortium is to enhance the value of the nation’s human capital by increasing the participation of under-represented groups (African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) at the master’s and doctoral levels in engineering and science.

GEM Mission

GEM Fellowships

GEM’s fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM’s principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internships. GEM is devoted to increasing access and success in engineering and science graduate education and practice.

GEM offers best in class programming to encourage under-represented students who are thinking about pursing a STEM graduate program, current graduate students to ensure successful graduation, and networking opportunities for technical professionals who have gone through the GEM programming.

GEM Programs GEM Annual Board Meeting and Conference The GEM Board of Directors (representatives from member institutions) meets once a year for a formal meeting to vote on the forward strategies of the organization. University and Employer Representatives convene for a day and a half of workshops and student recruiting events before the formal roll call.

Events held at the annual include General Sessions, Workshops, the Graduate Research Fair and Poster Session, and our Annual GEM Technical Presentation Competition.

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GEM Fellowships Being recognized as a GEM Fellow is a tremendous honor and distinction.

Annually, less than 10% of all applicants become GEM Fellows GEM’s target audience is underrepresented minorities (URM’s) matriculating in graduate-level engineering and applied science disciplines. GEM defines URM’s as Black /African-Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, and Native American/ American Indian.

GEM’s fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM’s principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internships. GEM is devoted to increasing access and success in engineering and science graduate education and practice.

MS Engineering Fellowship Program The objective of this program is to promote the benefits of a master’s degree within industry. GEM Fellows are provided practical engineering summer work experiences through an employer sponsor and a portable academic year fellowship of tuition, fees, and a stipend which may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted. The above listed financial packages are for GEM Fellowships beginning Fall 2016 or later (i.e., not retroactive for GEM Fellows who began their GEM Fellowship before Fall 2013).

Ph.D. Engineering/ Ph.D. Science Fellowships

Industry Sponsored GEM Full Fellowship

$22,500

University Sponsored GEM Associate Fellowship

$16,000

Annual GEM Judging Meeting

$10,000

GEM Full Fellowships

The objective of the Ph.D. Engineering/Science program is to offer doctoral fellowships to underrepresented minority students who have either completed, are currently enrolled in a master’s in engineering program, or received admittance into a PhD program directly from a bachelor’s degree program. Fellowships may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted.

GEM Employers sponsor highly qualified fellowship applicants to matriculate in a STEM graduate program by providing a contribution of $22,500 per student and paid internships.

GEM Associate Fellowships GEM Universities can name eligible applicants GEM Associate Fellows by providing a minimum of $16,000 in stipend plus full tuition and fees.

GEM Annual Judging Meeting The independent, judging panel is GEM’s competitive advantage. Annually, a distinguished group of Ph.D.’s and industry leaders determine the eligibility of new GEM Fellows.

Every qualified, completed GEM Fellowship application receives a review by two judges who represent faculty, industry and partner research experts. This stellar group of judges convenes for two days to evaluate candidates.

Sponsoring this meeting gives your institution the benefit of garnering collaborative research opportunities while providing philanthropic support of GEM’s mission.

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Programming - Undergraduates

Please indicate your GRAD Lab sponsorship level when completing your sponsorship sheet:

The GEM GRAD Lab (Getting Ready for Advance Degree Laboratory) is a portable undergraduate program designed for hosting at GEM Member University campuses or GEM partners’ national conference to give under-represented STEM undergraduates information on the benefit of pursuing a graduate degree to gain access to high level research and technology careers in a highly interactive one-day event.

Regional Employer Sponsor

$2,500

University Host Sponsor

$2,500

University Co-Host Sponsor

$500

Fall GRAD Labs are held in the months of September and October of each year on GEM Member university campuses as sole sponsorship events, or as regional collaborations of GEM University Members and GEM Employers. Events are held on the University Host Sponsor campus. Our largest, signature GRAD Lab will take place during our Annual Board Meeting and Conference in August 2015 in Boston, MA.

Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees Laboratory National GRAD Lab Sponsor | $50,000 Become our National Sponsor of GEM GRAD Labs to receive branding, logo and ad placement on custom materials developed for the 20 GRAD Labs held in an academic year.

National STEM Diversity Partner Sponsor $15,000 per conference Our National MOU partners, representing our targeted under-represented groups, hold a GEM GRAD Lab each year.

Sponsoring a GEM GRAD Lab at one of these premier national membership conferences will provide branding for your institution on custom materials as well as you will receive the benefits of your contribution level at each conference.

GEM GRAD Lab Regional Sponsor | $2,500 GEM holds GRAD Labs on Member campuses across the country. Sponsoring a GEM GRAD Lab at a partnering University and/or in a key geographic area allows strategic branding in front of a pipeline of performing talent. Please specify the regional area of interest and we will identify a University partner to host in this market. >> New England GRAD Lab >> Upstate New York GRAD Lab

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>> New York City GRAD Lab >> Mid-Atlantic GRAD Lab

>> Southeast GRAD Lab >> Midwest GRAD Lab

>> Texas GRAD Lab >> Western GRAD Lab

Thank You To Our 2014 GRAD Lab Sponsors Special thanks to our National GRAD Lab Sponsor

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Programming - Graduate Students The Future Faculty and Professionals Symposium is GEM’s signature career development program for future faculty members and industry professionals. The goal of the FFP Symposium is to provide graduate students with improved research and career competitiveness, tools and metrics for greater control in career planning, and to gain access to a powerful network of peers and mentors. The 2015 National FFP Symposium, sponsored by Motorola Solutions Foundation, will be held in Boston, MA during the GEM Annual Board Meeting & Conference. This robust, comprehensive event will kick-off the Fall 2015 FFP season.

Future Faculty and Professionals (FFP) Symposium National FFP Sponsor | $30,000

FFP Travel Grant | $1,750 per student

Become our National Sponsor of FFP to receive branding, logo and ad placement on custom materials developed for the National FFP held in Boston, MA, August 5-7, 2015.

Each GEM University member is encouraged to sponsor at least one (1) FFP Travel Grant in 2015. Travel grants provide your current GEM Fellow or non-Fellow graduate students the opportunity to take advantage of this program focused specifically on their needs, and support successful matriculation to completion of their graduate STEM degree. Travel grant benefits include: One (1) complimentary full registration to the FFP event

Travel grant to cover air travel to the FFP event Shared accommodations (two students per room) for the duration of the FFP event FFP Workshop materials

Technical Presentation Competition | $15,000 The Technical Presentation Competition will be hosted during the Annual Board Meeting & Conference in Boston, MA. An interdisciplinary mix of employers, researchers, and universities will evaluate summer research projects from current graduate students and GEM Fellows.

Winners will be awarded in Master’s and Ph.D. categories. Students will also participate in current issues workshops concerned with the challenging and changing context of graduate school success and research.

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Programming - Alumni

GUSTAVO BELTRAN

Today an increasing percentage of underrepresented minorities with advanced degrees in science or engineering were once GEM Fellows. The GEM Alumni are a vital part of the continued success of the GEM Fellowship program. In addition to supporting the Alumni-sponsored Fellowship, many volunteer as GEM Ambassadors at their place of employment and participate as speakers at GEM GRAD Labs, FFP symposiums and informational sessions held around the country. Through sponsorship of GEM Alumni programs, your company or university gain access and direct promotion in front of 4,000+ GEM Alumni; under-represented individuals who hold a master’s or Ph.D. degree in a STEM field.

TECHNICAL LEAD DATA CENTER GROUP INTEL CORPORATION

GEM did a great job enabling and motivating me to pursue a higher education. Connecting me to Intel, my sponsor company, made the whole experience exceptional.

GEM Alumni Networking Events GEM will host socials around the country for alumni local to a GRAD Lab to come out to network with each other and to meet GEM staff, Sponsors and University hosts. These events also create a unique opportunity for potential GEM fellows to interact and engage with our GEM alumni about the challenges and triumphs of graduate school. Events sponsors benefit from branding opportunities on event collateral and during the active event.

Fall 2015 Regional Alumni Socials | $1,500 per Event >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>

New England GEM Alumni Social Upstate New York GEM Alumni Social New York City GEM Alumni Social Mid-Atlantic GEM Alumni Social Southeast GEM Alumni Social Midwest GEM Alumni Social Texas GEM Alumni Social Western GEM Alumni Social

JOHNATHAN LOPEZ MORRELL SENIOR COMPONENT DESIGN ENGINEER INTEL CORPORATION

GEM Alumni Annual Conference | $15,000 The GEM Alumni Association meets once annual at the GEM Annual Board Meeting and Conference. Display your institution’s logo on all Alumni conference events and the GEM Alumni website.

GEM Alumni Database Development | $10,000

GEM was more than a privilege, it was a divine sign. I didn’t have the financial resources to pursue a graduate degree.

My career is where it is today because of GEM and Intel.

The GEM Alumni Association meets once annual at the GEM Annual Board Meeting and Conference. Display your institution’s logo on all Alumni conference events and the GEM Alumni website.

REBECCA HICKS GRAPHIC SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTEL CORPORATION

My financial situation following undergraduate study made attending grad school right away a big question mark.

Because of the GEM Fellowship Program, I love my post graduate career and I can’t imagine where I would be if not for the GEM Program.

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GEM ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND CONFERENCE A prestigious forum for stimulating debate on bold solutions to advance graduate education, the 2015 Annual Board Meeting & Conference creates a platform to raise nationwide awareness of its mission, partners, and Fellows.

This is the “must attend” event in 2015 for advocates who want to transform how the United States educates and prepares engineering and science talent for advanced leadership careers, particularly among our nation’s native born, historically underrepresented ethnic groups.

Like GEM, our 2015 Conference offers innumerable opportunities for all of our partners.

August 5-7, 2015 Boston, Massachusetts

Why Attend?

Potential GEM Fellows will meet role models and learn about the benefits of graduate school in the STEM fields.

Current GEM Fellows will explore future possibilities.

Members of our 4,000+ person GEM Alumni Association (GAA) can connect with their peers.

University and Employer Members will not only gain perspectives on the organizational benefits of sponsoring or hiring GEM Fellows; they’ll also become energized by the constellation of past, present and future Fellows in attendance.

Who Should Attend?

Why Sponsor?

The annual meeting is the access point to diverse graduate student talent and a forum to discuss issues that directly impact under-represented students pursuing graduate STEM degree. Many can benefit from and add value to this post valuable event:

Contributing to 2015 Conference events will create greater awareness of the shortage of skilled talent in science and technology as well as highlight the importance of having a diverse workforce.

• Current Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors GRAD Lab • Current graduate students and GEM Fellows Future Faculty and Professional Symposium (FFP) • GEM Alumni • University Representatives • Employer Representatives • Strategic Partners and Graduate STEM education supporters

For more than three decades GEM has strived to connect highly qualified minority graduate students to a national network of more than 150 top-rated universities, government research facilities, and leading multinational corporations. GEM has done this by providing effective programs that increase the retention and graduation rate of GEM Fellows.

If you’re in the STEM field and want to be competitive today and in the future, the National GEM Consortium 2015 Conference is the place to be.

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Annual Board Meeting and Conference Preliminary Schedule Wednesday, August 5 College Tours | 12:00 – 4:00 pm Prospective and current graduate student participants will have the opportunity to register for one of several GEM University member campus tours in the Boston metro area.

Opening Session & Reception - “Boston Experience” | 3:30pm – 8:00 pm Join us for our opening session to hear a welcome address from our Board of Director’s President, meet the GEM Executive Committee, and receive an overview of the outstanding events, business sessions, and networking opportunities we have planned for our two days together.

Thursday, August 6 General Session & Breakfast | 8:00 - 9:15 am A State of the Society overview will be given from the GEM Executive Committee and a sponsor keynote presentation.

Workshops | 9:30 am-12:30 pm; 3:30 – 5:00 pm Topics relevant to representatives of GEM Employers, Universities and Alumni will be presented.

FFP Symposium | 9:30 am-12:30 pm; 3:30 – 5:00 pm The Future Faculty & Professionals (FFP) Symposium provides current STEM graduate students from underrepresented populations the opportunity to meet their peers and attend helpful lectures on maximizing their graduate experience.

GRAD Lab | 9:30 am-12:30 pm; 3:30 – 5:00 pm Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees Laboratory (GRAD Labs) is for STEM undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in STEM. Learn about the importance of graduate school and successful application techniques to gain admittance with funding!

Technical Presentation Competition | 9:30 am-12:30 pm; 3:30 – 5:00 pm GEM Fellows and graduate students present findings from research accomplished during their summer internships or graduate research. A panel of faculty and industry technical leaders will choose the Fellows and graduate students with the top presentations to move on to the finals.

NEW EVENT! Graduate Resource Fair & Poster Session (Lunch) | 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm GEM University and Employer Representatives will exhibit to promote their graduate and undergraduate (REU) research programs. Event will be open to students attending the conference and the general public. Lunch served “on the go”.

Speed Interviewing | 2:00 – 3:15 pm Register at least two attendees from your University or Company! During the public time of the graduate fair, we will hold GEM’s infamous “speed interviewing” session such that GEM Representatives can get to know GEM students.

Dinner Cruise | 6:00 – 9:00 pm Join us for fabulous sites via the Boston Harbor as we network on a private deck on the Odyssey cruise ship.

Friday, August 7 Breakfast Buffet | 7:30 – 9:00 am Arrive early to get your hot breakfast and position yourself in the board room with your tent, voting paddle and electronic briefing book. Event may include a keynote speaker opportunity to address relevant topics impacting US competitiveness in STEM at the graduate level.

Technical Presentation Competition Finalists | 8:15 - 9:30 am The finalists will present before the entire GEM Annual Board and board members will vote on presentation techniques.

Finalist will receive awards at the closing luncheon.

Annual Board Meeting | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Representatives from GEM’s 150+ membership institutions (from both employers and universities) will vote on strategic items to advance the mission of the Consortium.

Student and Alumni Workshops | 9:45 am – 12:30 pm Content for current graduate students and alumni will run parallel to the GEM Annual Board Meeting.

Awards and Technical Competition Winners Presentation | 12:00 – 12:30 pm We will announce the winners of the technical presentation competition and announce representatives of the year awards.

University, Corporate and Laboratory Tours | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Conference registrants will have the opportunity to tour the campus of GEM Employer members with locations in the Boston area.

ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND CONFERENCE Annual Board Meeting and Conference REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP Registration and Sponsorship

TO REGISTER:

REGISTER TODAY!

Login to eGEM, Click on Upcoming Events, Click View on 2015 Annual Board Meeting and Conference or visit:

www.gemfellowship.org/register

REGISTRATION FEE

EARLY BIRD RATE (Until Feb. 1, 2015)

REGULAR RATE (Until July 5, 2015)

ONSITE RATE

University Member

$300 .00

$450 .00

$550 .00

Employer Member

$400 .00

$600 .00

$700 .00

GEM Alumni Association Member

$100 .00

$175 .00

$250 .00

GRAD Lab (Student) Registration Fee

$25 .00

$75 .00

$150 .00

FFP (Student) Registration Fee

$25 .00

$75 .00

$150 .00

Non-Member Registration Fee

$500 .00

$700 .00

$800 .00

$50.00

$150.00

$250.00

$250.00

$250.00

$250.00

MUST BE REGISTERED TO EXHIBIT

Add’l Tabletop Exhibit Fee (Members) Add’l Tabletop Exhibit Fee (Non-Members)

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

Keynote Speaker opportunity

VISIONARY

MOTIVATOR

$30,000 or Higher

$20,000 to $29,999

INNOVATOR ENCOURAGER

$12,500 to $19,999

$6,000 to $12,499

HERO

$2,000 to $5,999

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Speaker opportunity

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Company logo/listing on pre-promotion collateral

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Company logo/listing on GEM conference web site

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Recognition in GEM e-mail/e-newsletter blasts prior to the event

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Opportunity to display company banner at events

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Company logo/listing on event collateral

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Mention in GEM media and PR materials

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Company listing on event collateral

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GEM Web and Print Marketing GEM eNewsletter – The Network 2015 Editorial Calendar Issue

Subject

AD Close Date

Materials Due

February 2015

GEM Employer Issue

January 1

January 10

March 2015

GEM University Issue

February 1

February 10

April 2015

National Diversity Conferences – Partner Highlights

March 1

March 10

May 2015

GEM Alumni Highlight Issue

April 1

April 10

June 2015

2015 GEM Fellows Announcement

May 1

May 10

July 2015

Fall Recruitment/Fellow Application Cycle Issue

June 1

June 10

August 2015

Annual Conference Overview

July 1

July 10

September 2015

Post Conference Issue

August 1

August 10

October 2015

GRAD Lab Season

September 1

September 10

November 2015

Post GRAD Lab Overview

October 1

October 10

December 2015

Year in Review Issue

November 1

November 10

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EXPOSURE!

GEM 2015 Annual Board Meeting & Conference Program Book Advertising Rates - Program Book is published in August 2015 - Ad Close Date: July 1; Materials Due: July 11

4-Color or Black & White

Dimensions

Member Rate

Non-Member Rate

Full Page Ad

7 1/8” x 9 7/8”

$1,000 .00

$5,000 .00

½ Page Ad – Horizontal

7 1/8” x 4 3/4”

$500 .00

$2,500 .00

½ Page Ad – Vertical

3 7/16” x 9 7/8”

$500 .00

$2,500 .00

¼ Page Ad

3 7/16” x 4 5/8”

$250 .00

$1,250 .00

All rates are gross. Orders are billed at time of reservation and are non-cancellable.

Web and eNewsletter Banner Advertising Rates 3 Months Type

Member Rate

Front Homepage Banner

Non-Member Rate

$1,500 .00

$7,500 .00

Sub-Level Page Banner

$500 .00

$1,500 .00

HTML Email (Newsletter) Banner

$500 .00

$1,500 .00

Materials Specifications Placement on the GEM website is available with two banner sizes: • 60K maximum file size • Dimensions, 180 x 120 pixels or 468 x 60 pixels (256 colors) • Resolution for graphics must be 72 dpi • GIF is preferred • Animations are acceptable under 60K • E-mail attachment or CD

Job Posting Rates Type Front Homepage Banner

Member Rate

Non-Member Rate

$100 .00

$500 .00

Posting Specifications All Job Postings are placed for a period of one (1) month. All posting must include the following: • Position Title • Organization Name and Contact Information • Must post for a position that includes degree requirement for M.S. or Ph.D. STEM degree field • All job posting requests are made online at www.gemfellowship.org (Log Into eGEM link) • Payment is due at time of job posting request.

• All posting must be approved by GEM staff prior to posting.

For more information, contact GEM Office at 703.562.3646 or email info@gemfellowship.org

Thank You To Our 2014 Sponsors

Visionary

Motivator

Encourager

Hero

Patron

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2015 GEM Sponsorship Form Please be sure to complete both sides

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND OPPORTUNITIES

PRICE

UNIT

TOTAL

MEMBERSHIPS

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND OPPORTUNITIES

$5,000

Registration

University

$2,500

$25

Student Travel Grant Volume Discounts Apply

Alumni

College Tour Includes ½ Page Ad

FELLOWSHIPS GEM Full Fellowship

$22,500

GEM Associate Fellowship University Only

$16,000

GEM GRAD Lab National Sponsor

$50,000

National STEM Diversity Partner Sponsor

$15,000

1 -1/2 -1/3

1 -1/2 -1/3

General Session I/Breakfast

1 -1/2 -1/3

General Session II/Lunch

1 -1/2 -1/3

Dinner Event (Day 2)

1 -1/2 -1/3

Technical Presentation Competition/ Closing Breakfast

1 -1/2 -1/3

Closing Award Luncheon

1 -1/2 -1/3

$2,500

$500

GRADUATE PROGRAMMING

Company/Laboratory Tour Includes ½ Page Ad

$30,000

GEM FFP Regional Sponsor

$2,500

Other:

GEM FFP University Host

$2,500

*In-kind Requirements

$1,750

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GEM Alumni Regional Sponsor

$2,500

GEM Alumni City Host

$2,500

$500

$10,000

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Homepage Banner -Non-Member (Min. 60 Day Posting)

$7,500

Homepage Banner – Member (Min. 60 Day Posting)

$1,500

Banner - Non-Member

$5,000

Banner - Member

$500

Job Posting - Non-Member

$500

Job Posting - Member

ANNUAL APPLICATION REVIEW Full Review Meeting Sponsorship

*

MEDIA

$500

ALUMNI PROGRAMMING

GEM Alumni Database Development

Sponsored Event Transportation (per event)

GEM FFP National Sponsor

GEM Alumni City Co-Host

*

Opening Session/Reception Event

GEM GRAD Lab University Host

$30,000

1 -1/2 -1/3

1 -1/2 -1/3

$2,500

GEM GRAD Lab University Co-Host

Executive Committee Meeting/ Lunch

GEM GRAD Lab Regional Sponsor

GEM Alumni National Sponsor

TOTAL

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMING

GEM FFP Travel Grant (per student)

UNIT

ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND CONFERENCE

Employer

GEM FFP University Co-Host

PRICE

$10,000

$100

Full Page Ad - Non-Member

$5,000

Full Page Ad - Member

$1,000

Opening Lunch

$2,500

1-1/2

1/2 Page Ad - Non-Member

$2,500

Networking Dinner Reception

$5,000

1-1/2

1/2 Page Ad - Member

$500

Closing Breakfast

$2,500

1-1/2

1/4 Page Ad - Non-Member

$1,250

Faculty/Researcher Travel Grant

$1,750

1/4 Page Ad - Member

$250

Total 2015-2016 GEM Sponsorship

$

Sponsoring Company/Institution

Rep. Initials

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2015 GEM Sponsorship Agreement

Please be sure to complete both sides

I am pleased to support the National GEM Consortium. I have confirmed my sponsorships on Pages 1 & 2, per the checked boxes.

My company/university is unable to participate, but I would like to make a personal donation of $ My check is enclosed (Checks should be made payable to the National GEM Consortium.)

Please invoice my institution for the attached sponsorship. The billing information for the invoice is: Total sponsorship amount: $ Contact Name: Organization: Billing Address: Business Phone:

Cell Phone:

Fax:

Email:

(All Invoices will be sent via email to the address above, unless requested to be sent via postal mail).

Special Instructions for invoicing, if applicable:

Authorized Signature

Date

Print Name and Title

Please email, mail, or fax ALL PAGES of completed sponsorship form to:

1430 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703.562.3646 phone 202.207.3518 fax www.gemfellowship.org info@gemfellowship.org

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