WASLi Conference 2015 Sponsorship Invite

World Association of Sign Language Interpreters

Conference 2015 Istanbul, Turkey www.wasli.org

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Event Overview WASLI is proud to present WASLI CONFERENCE 2015 -­‐ Human Rights: Where do interpreters fit in? -­‐

WASLI Conference 2015 is an opportunity for interpreters and other stakeholders from around the world to meet and discuss challenges and developments within the interpreting profession. This year we are proud to have different keynote presenters on two separate days.

Day one will see Mr. Robert Adam (England) and Dr. Christopher Stone (England) as our invited international keynote presenters, with ‘Interpreters, Deaf interpreters and human rights’. Day two has Liz Scott Gibson (Scotland) and Markku Jokinen (Finland) with ‘Developing Partnerships in Training: Collaboration amongst Interpreter and Deaf Communities’.

In addition, WASLI provides sponsorship to interpreters from developing countries to attend the conference, to assist with growing the profession around the globe. WASLI 2015 will be an opportunity for interpreters, consumers, service providers and other stakeholders to learn together and strengthen shared understandings about quality service provision.

WASLI would like to offer you the chance to be part of this exciting event as a sponsor. This prospectus outlines the opportunities and benefits. This conference promises to be a conference like no other and we encourage you to consider which sponsorship opportunity is right for your organization.

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History

The World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) is a non-­‐profit international organization representing the needs and interests of national associations of sign language interpreters throughout the world. Founded in July 2003 at the 14th World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) in Montreal Canada, WASLI enjoys close ties to the international organization representing Deaf people. The association is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors, including eight regional representatives. WASLI, through its national and individual supporting members, give a great deal of their time and energy to promote the development of the interpreting profession. Our mandate is to help countries work to establish strong interpreter associations that can work collaboratively with Deaf organizations to ensure Deaf people have access to well-­‐trained and professional interpreters.

WASLI has hosted several conferences that have drawn delegates from all over the world. The conferences are a key activity that provides professional development for many interpreters that have no access to such in their home country. It also allows for the exchange of ideas, best practice approaches, and the opportunity to build capacity among interpreter communities. The General Assembly meetings also allow for the national associations to participate in setting the direction for the organization to take over the next four years.

Our first inaugural conference was held in 2005 in Worcester, South Africa. The first conference of WASLI welcomed over 220 delegates from over 40 countries. This conference saw the first elections take place for the WASLI board, and the beginnings of our strategic planning. Our next conference was hosted by FILSE, the Spanish national association of interpreters. This event took place in 2007 in Segovia, Spain. The second WASLI Conference welcomed 293 delegates from 44 countries. At this event a historic WASLI/WFD Joint Agreement was signed, furthering cooperation between the two international bodies. The second WASLI Executive Board was elected and three individuals were appointed to develop the work of WASLI in Africa, South America and the Balkans. Our most recent conference was held in 2011 at Durban, South Africa. The third WASLI Conference welcomed 160 delegates from 46 countries, including 17 African countries. Mr. Colin Allen was the keynote speaker on the conference theme of "Think Globally: Act Locally" and he went on to be elected as WFD President a few days later.

WASLI is excited to host our next conference in Istanbul, Turkey, and we look forward to welcoming all guests and delegates. We appreciate and acknowledge your important contribution in supporting WASLI 2015.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

You are invited to support WASLI by joining our growing list of sponsors. Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available as detailed below. Your sponsorship will promote your organization to local, national and international delegates and help ensure the success of WASLI 2015. To become a sponsor, please complete the form (on page eight) and submit it to:

Susan Emerson • Sponsorship Coordinator • Email: treasurer.wasli@gmail.com

Conference Sponsorship Levels CONFERENCE PARTNER – 3,000 GBP [exclusive] Sponsorship benefits include: Two complimentary full WASLI registrations • Exhibition space inside the main conference room • Acknowledgement on the front cover of the WASLI 2015 program and on WASLI 2015 website • One full-­‐page advertisement in WASLI 2015 conference program • Logo on conference bags • One free-­‐standing display banner inside each of the conference session rooms throughout conference • Your organization’s logo shown on video screens at introduction to plenary sessions and during breaks • Verbal acknowledgement during the conference • Promotional material in conference satchels.

CONFERENCE WEBSITE -­‐ 600 GBP [one available] CONFERENCE WEBSITE: Sponsored by Auslan Stage Left (Australia) Sponsorship benefits include: Shared sponsorship of dedicated conference website (display and banner ads, hyperlinks to your website) in the year leading to the event • Acknowledgement in the WASLI 2015 conference program • Verbal acknowledgement during the conference • Promotional material in conference satchels.

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LANYARDS -­‐ 2,000 GBP [not available] LANYARDS: Sponsored by Echo Interpreting (Australia) Sponsorship benefits include: One complimentary full WASLI registration • Option of a two-­‐minute promotional speech for your organization at the Friday evening Welcome • Acknowledgement in the WASLI 2015 conference program and on WASLI 2015 website • One half-­‐page advertisement in WASLI 2015 conference program • Verbal acknowledgement during Friday evening • Logo shown on video screen throughout Friday evening • One display banner inside Friday evening venue • Promotional material in conference satchels.

KEYNOTE PRESENTERS [limit of one per day] Day One: Robert Adam (England) & Dr. Christopher Stone (England) – 2,000 GBP Day Two: Markku Jokinen (Finland) & Liz Scott Gibson (Scotland) – 2,000 GBP Sponsorship benefits include: One complimentary full WASLI registration • Exhibition space inside the main conference room • Acknowledgement in the WASLI 2015 program and on WASLI 2015 website • One full-­‐page advertisement in WASLI 2015 conference program • One free-­‐standing display banner inside each the conference keynote speaker conference session • Your organization’s logo shown on video screens at introduction to plenary sessions and during breaks • Verbal acknowledgement during the conference • Promotional material in conference satchels.

WELCOME RECEPTION -­‐ 1,000 GBP [limit of one] Sponsorship benefits include: One complimentary full WASLI registration • Option of a three-­‐minute promotional speech for your organization at the Friday evening Welcome • Acknowledgement in the WASLI 2015 conference program and on WASLI 2015 website • One half-­‐page advertisement in WASLI 2015 conference program • Verbal acknowledgement during Friday evening • Logo shown on video screen throughout Friday evening • One display banner inside Friday evening venue • Promotional material in conference satchels.

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SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CRUISE -­‐ 1,000 GBP [limit of one]

Sponsorship benefits include: One complimentary full WASLI registration • Option of a three-­‐minute promotional speech for your organization at the Saturday evening Gala Dinner • Logo placed on all PR material related to the Saturday evening Gala Dinner • Acknowledgement in the WASLI 2015 conference program and on WASLI 2015 website • One half-­‐page advertisement in WASLI 2015 conference program • Verbal acknowledgement during Saturday evening • Logo shown on video screen throughout the Saturday evening Gala Dinner • One display banner inside Gala Dinner venue throughout Saturday evening • Promotional material in conference satchels.

ACCESS (Interpreting/captioning) -­‐ 1,300 GBP [not available] Sponsored by Gallaudet University (USA) and Heriot-­‐Watt University (UK) Sponsorship benefits include: Logo acknowledgment on the back of interpreters’ shirts • One complimentary ticket to the Friday Night Welcome Cocktail evening • Acknowledgement in WASLI 2015 conference program and on WASLI 2015 website • One quarter-­‐page advertisement in WASLI 2015 conference program • Verbal acknowledgement during the conference • Promotional material in conference satchels.

DELEGATES FROM EMERGING COUNTRIES -­‐ 2,000 GBP [no limit] Sponsored by St John Hard of Hearing Society (Canada), Sign Language Services International (USA) and Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Alberta (Canada).

Sponsorship benefits include: One complimentary ticket to the Friday Night Welcome Cocktail evening • Acknowledgement in the WASLI 2015 conference program and on WASLI 2015 website • Verbal acknowledgement during the conference • Promotional material in conference satchels.

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SESSION SPONSORS: -­‐ 320 GBP [two more available] Sponsored by Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Alberta (Canada), Australian Sign Language Interpreters Association (Australia), The Ontario Association of Sign Language Interpreters (Canada) and Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (Canada).

Sponsorship benefits include: Sole recognition as sponsor of one session (morning &/or afternoon) • Logo acknowledgement in WASLI 2015 conference program and on WASLI 2015 website • Verbal acknowledgement during the conference • Promotional material in conference satchels.

EXHIBITION SPACE -­‐ 200 GBP [no limit] Sponsored by GoReact (USA).

Sponsorship benefits include: Promotional material in conference satchels • Exhibition space in foyer of conference venue • Promotion throughout the conference • Company name and contact details included in a list of exhibitors within WASLI 2015 conference program.

FRIENDS OF WASLI: UP TO 500 GBP [no limit] Sponsored by Students from George Brown College (Canada), Clines Condo for Charity (Canada), The Ontario Association of Sign Language Interpreters (Canada), Newfoundland Association of Visual Language Interpreters (Canada), Canadian Hearing Service (Canada), Jose Ednilson Gomes De Souza Junior, H.O.P.E Inc. (Canada), Terry Dalchow, Yvonne Jobse, Debra Flaig, Stephanie Feyne, Kathleen Schulze, Veronica Lepore, Deb Russell, Carol Dalchow, Tracy Hetman, Karyn Newman, Gill Wood, Lynne Bateman, Susan Emerson, Karen Ings, Maria Parker, Jordi Ferre, Patricia Lessard, Simone Scholl, Partners In Communication LLC. (USA).

Sponsorship benefits include: Acknowledgement in the WASLI 2015 conference program and on the WASLI 2015 website • Verbal acknowledgement during the conference.

Note: WASLI will accept individual payment plans from delegates

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SPONSOR INFORMATION

Name: Position: Organization: Postal Address: City/Suburb:

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PAYMENT METHOD

Account Name: WASLI Bank: HSBC – 149 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2RR United Kingdom IBAN: GB80MIDL40140911395602 Sort code: 401409

Account Number: 11395602

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Thank you for your interest and support!

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