Southern Region Master Gardener Conference 2012

Sponsorship

The 2012 Southern Region Master Gardener Conference is hosted in partnership between the Mississippi Master Gardener Assoc. and the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

The Mississippi Master Gardener Association and Mississippi State University Extension Service are honored to be selected as the hosts for this prestigious conference in our great state. This event will bring together master gardeners, vendors, horticulture professionals and others with a common interest in all aspects of gardening, the environment and plant sciences.

Master Gardeners have a common thirst for learning, volunteerism and sharing their expertise. As volunteers they devote their time and skills to projects which enhance their communities and help educate others on good gardening techniques.

Don't miss this opportunity to...

Network with the gardening community
Receive company recognition in the conference brochure and on-site program
Expand business opportunities by spotlighting your company and products during your sponsored event
Convey your company's latest information via literature in the registration packet.

2012 SRMGC Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite you to be a sponsor for our upcoming 2012 Southern Region Master Gardener Conference to be held in Natchez, Mississippi.

The Mississippi Master Gardeners Association is sponsored by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Our 1000+ members volunteer their time and effort to improve our counties through gardening. These Mississippi Master Gardeners are now working together to host fellow gardeners from 14 area states at the conference. The SRMG Conference will be held May 1-4, 2012. This regional conference offers you the opportunity to gain additional visibility and to network with interested gardeners who could benefit from your services and experiences.

Please review the opportunities below to find the best fit for your budget and your time.

1) Sponsorship (current sponsors)
Includes four different levels. All sponsorships are tax deductible since the Mississippi Master Gardener Association is a 501(c)(3) organization
CONTACT: Harvey Tebbetts
601-445-4560
htebbett@bellsouth.net
Sponsorship Application

2) Program Book Advertisement
Receive a 20 percent early bird discount on ad orders over $100 placed before November 1, 2011. See enclosed material detailing ad options.
CONTACT: Susan McKinley
601-304-0474
susanmckin@aol.com
Advertisement Options

3) Trade Show/Vendor Booth Rental
There are 26 available booths in an air conditioned building. Receive a 20 percent early bird discount on booth orders placed before November 1, 2011.

CONTACT: Cathy Ivy
601-754-1512
cathyi1313@gmail.com
TRADE SHOW: Application | Guidelines | Room Layout

4) Silent Auction
Do you have a product that you would like to promote to other Master Gardeners at this Regional Conference? Don't miss out on this opportunity to promote that unique item (book, photograph, painting, metalwork object, etc.) to hundreds of Master Gardeners from across the county. Participate in the Silent Auction that will be held at this year's Southern Region Master Gardener Conference. Anything of interest may be donated with a minimum value of $25. Items can be shipped directly to Silent Auction Chair: _____. Questions? Contact Kelly Parks, kellyparks@ftcweb.net All items should be received by April 15, 2012. Please include an estimated value and a brief description of your item.

Vendor Information

*Mississippi Master Gardeners is a 501(c)(3) organization.