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89th Annual Conference & Exhibition

May 11-13, 2016 ● Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa ● Glendale, AZ

EXHIBITION PACKAGE

CONTENTS → Exhibit Booth Registration Information → Rules & Regulations → Sponsorship Opportunity → Exhibition FAQs → Hotel / Conference Information → Hotel Map

Day Time What Tuesday, May 10

6:30am-12:30pm 1:00pm-5:00pm

Annual Conference Golf Tournament Exhibit Booth Set-up

Wednesday, May 11 7:00am-8:30am Coffee & Tea Served 10:30am-6:30pm Manufacturer’s Exhibition Open 8:00am-8:30am Welcome and Service Awards 8:30am-10:30am Concurrent Technical Sessions 10:30am-11:30am Dedicated Exhibit Show 11:30am-1:00pm Keynote Speaker and Operator Awards/Luncheon 1:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Technical Sessions 2:30pm-3:00pm Break in Exhibition Hall 5:00pm-6:30pm Exhibit Hall Happy Hour 6:00pm-10:00pm Barbecue

Thursday, May 12 7:00am-8:30am Coffee & Tea Served

8:00am-3:30pm Manufacturer’s Exhibition Open 8:00am-9:30am Concurrent Technical Sessions 9:30am-10:00am Break in Exhibition Hall 10:00am-11:30am Concurrent Technical Sessions 11:30am-1:00pm Luncheon, Business Meeting, AWWA Speaker 1:00pm- 2:30pm Panel Discussion 2:30pm-3:00pm Break in Exhibition Hall (Exhibits close at 3:00 pm) 3:00pm-6:00pm Exhibit Booth Tear Down 3:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Technical Sessions 5:00pm-9:00pm Hospitality Night (Dinner & Networking on Your Own)

Friday, May 13 7:00am-8:30am Coffee Served

8:00am-3:30pm Concurrent Technical Sessions 10:00am-10:30am Break in Meeting Room Lobby 12:00am-1:30pm Luncheon, Gavel Passing, WEF Speaker 1:30pm-3:00pm Concurrent Technical Sessions

3-Day Schedule At A Glance

Tentative and Subject to Change.

89th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION May 11-13, 2016

Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, Glendale, Arizona

CONFERENCE LOCATION & HOTEL Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa 9495 W. Coyotes Boulevard Glendale, AZ 85305 http://www.renaissanceglendale.com Special AZ Water Group Rate: $159 single/double. To receive this rate call 1-800-HOTELS1 (1-800-468-3571) and mention the AZ Water Annual Conference. Reservations must be made by April 22. The hotel will continue to accept reservations at the group rate after the cut-off date, but only if rooms are still available.

The Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa offers the following amenities:

• 320 beautifully appointed guest rooms • Spa Botanica – full-service spa with

outdoor treatment rooms • Fitness center with indoor lap pool

and exercise equipment • Fully-equipped 24-hour business center • Soleil restaurant serving breakfast,

lunch and dinner • Ray’s lounge with outdoor seating

surrounded by water and fire features • Caffeina’s Marketplace Café,

proudly brewing Starbucks® coffee

Not only does the conference location provide “Everything Under the Sun”, but the meeting space allows us to present eight simultaneous track sessions and committee meetings all three days … plenty of presentations to choose from. All sessions and exhibit hall (Media Center) are located in close proximity at the Hotel.

89th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION May 11-13, 2016

Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, Glendale, Arizona

Exhibit Booth Registration Information

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE WITH PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD PREFERRED. BUT CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED.

By registering online you are able to manage changes to your booth space, badges, meals, etc.

ADD WEB LINK HERE Exhibit Booth Registration Rates

# Booths Amount

Single Booth – Member (AZ Water, AZ AWWA, AZ WEA) Includes two representative badges.

1 only $670

Single Booth – Non-Member Includes two representative badges.

1 only $720

Multiple Booth – After Single Booth Purchase Includes two representative badges.

$600

Extra Exhibit Representative Badge A maximum of two (2) extra representatives per booth. No more than four (4) representatives per booth.

$100 ea.

Meal & Barbecue Tickets – Are Not included in the exhibit booth registration or extra representative registration. Remember the exhibition closes on Thursday at 3:00pm. The meal tickets will be included in your company exhibition package for pickup at the registration desk. The primary representative is responsible for distributing the tickets to the exhibit representatives.

Luncheons 5/11 5/12 5/13 BBQ 5/11

$ 40 ea. $ 35 ea.

Conference Sponsorship Recognition Levels $750 Gold Sponsor $500 Silver Sponsor $250 Bronze Sponsor

If you have any exhibit hall questions, please call Board Member and Exhibition Chair, Mike Ambroziak at 602-228-5040 or email [email protected].

89th Annual AZ Water Conference & Exhibition

May 11-13, 2016 ● Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa ● Glendale, Arizona

Information - Rules & Regulations Exhibit Fees

Exhibit Booth Cost Includes: Badges for 2 Exhibit Representatives, Entrance to Conference Sessions, Coffee, Breaks, Wed. Happy Hour Single Booth Registration – Member (AZ Water, AZ AWWA, AZ WEA) $ 670 Single Booth Registration – Non-Member $ 720 Multiple Booth Registration – After Single Booth Purchase $ 600 Extra Exhibit Rep. Badge – A maximum of two additional reps. per booth (Entrance to Sessions, Breaks, Wed. Happy Hour) $ 100 ea. Luncheon Tickets – Not included in Exhibit Registration, but may be purchased with booth registration. $ 40 ea. Conference BBQ Tickets – Not included in Exhibit Registration, but may be purchased with booth registration. $ 35 ea.

Exhibit Space The Exhibit Hall will be set up in the Media Center (refer to map) at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305. WIFI will be available in the Exhibit Hall. In March you will receive an Exhibitor’s Confirmation Package via email. Included in this kit will be your booth number and instructions for handling needs such as electrical, extra furnishings, and freight. These items ARE NOT included with your booth and must be arranged directly with the exhibiting contractor.

Door Prizes All conference attendees love giveaways and door prizes. AZ Water encourages the participating exhibitors to bring prizes to conduct drawings at their booths during the conference. Please note, door prizes are the full responsibility of the exhibiting company. All prize drawing times and anything related to the prize is at the exhibiting company’s discretion. All prize drawing winners are to be posted at the exhibiting company’s booth. Announcements and/or postings outside of the individual booths will not be permitted.

Setup / Tear Down / Penalty By completing your booth registration the exhibiting company agrees that its exhibit materials will be set up by the stated “Setup Time” of this contract. The exhibiting company agrees that no party will disassemble or “tear down” exhibit materials before the designated “tear down” time, which is also listed below. If exhibit materials are broken down before the designated time, the exhibiting company will be charged a $100 contract penalty. Set-up: Tuesday, May 10 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Tear Down: Thursday, May 12 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.

All Water Professionals – Invited to View Exhibits AZ Water will announce to members that are unable to attend the conference this year - the ability to view the Exhibit Booths on Wednesday and Thursday at no cost. Likewise, we encourage you to invite clients to meet with you and view the booths as well. The Complimentary exhibit viewing hours are as follows: Wednesday May 11 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm Thursday May 12 from 8:00am – 3:00pm

Rules & Regulations 1. Space is leased with the understanding that the Exhibitor will hold the AZ Water Association and Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa

harmless from any and all liability that may result from any cause whatsoever. 2. In applying for space, the Exhibitor will pay the full exhibit fee with the application. In the event of cancellation by the Exhibitor after April 22,

2016, AZ Water shall have the right to rent the space to anyone else without obligation to refund the amount paid by the cancelling Exhibitor. Cancellations received by April 22, 2016 will receive a refund minus a $50 fee.

3. Each booth will be 8’ wide x 10’ deep and will include pipe and draping, an eight foot skirted table, two chairs, an ID sign, a wastebasket, and two exhibit registrations. The Exhibitor will provide all other furnishings and equipment at their own expense.

4. All demonstrations and exhibits must be confined to the assigned exhibit space in such a way as to not interfere with the adjacent booths. 5. The Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa will not accept or store materials or empty crates. The Exhibitor will make his own arrangements for

delivery and receipt of shipments and storage of crates before moving time. 6. Exhibitors agree to maintain such insurance that will fully protect AZ Water from any and all claims of any nature including claims under the

Workmen’s Compensation Act and for damages for personal injury, including death, which may arise in connection with the operation of the Exhibitor’s display. Damage to inadequately packed property is the Exhibitor’s own responsibility. In the event the Exhibitor damages the building, they agree to reimburse the owner of the building for the cost of repairing such damages. The Exhibitor agrees to protect, save, and hold harmless AZ Water from all loss and/or damage whatsoever caused to said building or any par thereof, directly or indirectly. AZ Water assumes no responsibility for theft or mysterious disappearance of any equipment or furnishings connected with the exhibit.

7. AZ Water Association will have sole control over admission of all persons. All persons visiting the exhibit area will be admitted according to the rules and regulations of the Conference, as issued or amended by the authorized representative of AZ Water. Exhibitors will abide by all provisions of said rules and regulations, applicable fire codes, and all other regulations of government agencies and the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa.

8. Company representatives are required to wear their badge at all times in the Exhibit Hall, Sessions, and at Conference Events. 1/6/2016

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

89th Annual Conference & Exhibition – May 11-13, 2016 Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, Glendale, AZ

The AZ Water Association provides value to our members by offering an annual three-day conference designed to provide professional development, continuing education, and distribution of technical information regarding the enhancement of Arizona's drinking water, water reuse, and environmental resources. Your company's sponsorship of the conference will help AZ Water continue to develop quality education programs that serve our members, while keeping registration costs to a minimum. Sponsorships are used to help offset annual conference expenses such as the facility, exhibition, speakers, training materials, awards, luncheon programs, and other conference events. If your sponsorship form is received by April 22 your company will be listed in the Conference Program Guide. If not, you will still be listed on conference signage, conference slide show, the web site, and in the summer issue of the Kachina News magazine.

Annual Conference Recognition Levels Available (please select one):

_____ GOLD - $750 _____ SILVER - $500 _____ BRONZE - $250

Gold level sponsors will be listed using a large company logo, Silver level sponsors will be listed using a small company logo, and Bronze level companies will be listed as text. What recognition do sponsors receive? ♦ Company will be listed in conference printed material. ♦ Company will be listed on the AZ Water conference web page with a link to their company web site. ♦ Company will be listed on signage at the conference (during all events and in registration area). ♦ Company will appear in rotating slide shows during the three conference luncheons. ♦ Company will be listed in the AZ Water summer Kachina News magazine as a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsor

(The Kachina News reaches 2300 AZ Water members and industry stakeholders)

Contact Person_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________ Fax________________________ Email__________________________________________________ Credit Cards Accepted: MasterCard, VISA, AMEX Credit Card Number_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date________________________________ 3-Digit CVV Code on Back of Credit Card_______________________________ Cardholder_____________________________________________ Signature_______________________________________________ Email Receipt to_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Enclosed is my check for $______________________ (Make check payable to AZ Water)

For additional information please contact Debbie Muse at 480-987-4888 or by email [email protected]

Return completed form and payment to: AZ Water Association

18521 E. Queen Creek Rd., Ste. 105-611, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 480-816-7039 FAX

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89th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION May 11-13, 2016 ● Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, Glendale, Arizona

EXHIBITION FAQ’s

How do I register? ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE WITH PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD PREFERRED. BUT CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED. You will be able to manage your booth registration, badges, meals etc. online. VERIFY WEB REGISTRATION LINK Who do I contact if I have questions about exhibiting at the 89th Annual AZ Water Conference & Exhibition? Please phone the AZ Water Conference Exhibit Committee Chair, Mike Ambroziak 602-228-5040, [email protected]. What is included in my exhibit booth space? Each 8' wide x 10' deep booth will be set with 8' high back drape and 36" high side dividers. Each booth will include the following: 1 table draped, 2 side chairs, 1 wastebasket, and identification sign. The exhibit hall is carpeted. How do I order electricity, extra furniture, or accessories for my exhibit booth? AZ Water is pleased to offer WIFI in the Exhibit Hall again this year. You will be emailed an Exhibitor Confirmation Package in March that will include order information for electricity, additional furniture or accessories, and shipping/materials handling instructions. It is IMPORTANT to purchase your electrical needs early, as the cost is much higher the day of move-in. What is included with the exhibit booth registration fee and the extra representative badge fees? You will receive two of the following: - exhibitor representative badge - entrance to all conference technical sessions - coffee & tea each morning, breaks, and Wednesday evening happy hour in the Exhibit Hall - conference program guide - conference give-away - attendee list emailed two weeks following the show Note: Luncheon tickets and BBQ ticket are not included in the exhibit booth registration fee.

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Manufacturer’s Happy Hour, Wednesday, May 11 Happy Hour with the Manufacturers in the Exhibit Hall from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Drinks and munchies will be served. This Happy Hour is just prior to the BBQ event. Where do I pick up my exhibit materials onsite and where is the Exhibit Hall when I arrive at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel? The Exhibit Package contains a map of the hotel showing the Media Center (Exhibit Hall). In the lobby area outside the Exhibit Hall is the Exhibitor Registration Table. Registration will be open from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 10 and again on Wednesday, May 11 for those who did not pick up their materials on move-in day. I forgot to order extra representative badges, need barbecue tickets, or luncheon tickets. If you need extra representative badges, you may purchase them at the Exhibitor Registration Table in the lobby outside the Exhibit Hall. Meal tickets can be purchased at the main Registration Desk in the Meeting Room Lobby area. What are the move in/move out times? Exhibitor Setup: Tuesday, May 10, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibitor Teardown: Thursday, May 12, 3:00pm – 6:00pm (you may not tear down your booth until 3:00pm) The conference does not officially end until Friday, May 13th at 3:00pm. When are exhibiting hours? It is up to each company to determine the amount of time to spend in your booth. Wednesday, May 11 10:30am – 6:30pm Exhibit Hall Open 10:30am – 11:30am Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall. Break and exclusive dedicated exhibit time for all conference attendees. There are no conference sessions during this time. 1:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall will be open to anyone in the Water and Wastewater industry to view the Exhibits without a conference badge. This may be a good time to set up appointments with your clients that are not attending the conference. 2:30pm – 3:00pm Break and exclusive dedicated exhibit time for all conference attendees. There are no conference sessions during this time. 5:00pm – 6:30pm Happy Hour with the Manufacturers in the Exhibit Hall. Drinks and munchies will be served. Thursday, May 12 8:00am – 3:00pm Exhibit Hall Open 8:00am – 3:00pm Exhibit Hall will be open to anyone in the Water and Wastewater industry to view the Exhibits without a conference badge. This may be a good time to set up appointments with your clients that are not attending the conference. 9:30am – 10:00am Break and exclusive dedicated exhibit time for all conference attendees. There are no conference sessions during this time. 2:30pm – 3:00pm Break and exclusive dedicated exhibit time for all conference attendees. There are no conference sessions during this time. When will the attendee list be available? Many AZ Water members do not register until two weeks prior to the conference; therefore an attendee list will not be provided before the show. The attendee list will be emailed two weeks following the exhibit show.

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