We invite you to become a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2nd Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting in Atlanta, GA, on June 5th and 6th 2008! Please find below additional information about this opportunity.


ABOUT NCIHC

The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) is a multidisciplinary organization based in the United States whose mission is to promote culturally competent professional health care interpreting as a means to support equal access to health care for individuals with limited English proficiency.

About NCIHC Members

The NCIHC is a multidisciplinary organization with member representation in all 50 states as well as several other parts of the world (including Japan, the Netherlands, Europe and Latin America). NCIHC members include full-time, freelance and dual role interpreters; health care organization staff; language agency employees & contractors; interpreter trainers; policy makers; and consultants in the field. The NCIHC has over 300 members.

About the 2nd Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting

During our annual Membership Meeting, NCIHC members have the opportunity to gather and discuss issues related to the provision of quality interpreting services in healthcare. Unlike traditional conferences, NCIHC holds open forum discussions led by experienced moderators, and the data collected during these dynamic sessions is used toward the development of NCIHC publications, presentations and additional research. The theme for the 2nd Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting is “Hand in Hand: Shaping the Profession Together.” Hand in hand, we can help to shape the field. Working together, we can support high standards, envision the future and build plans that will help to drive the Council and the profession forward. This year, our annual meeting will also be held to coincide with the Southeastern Regional Conference, making this an attractive venue for local participants as well.

SUPPORT NCIHC

Sponsorship of the 2nd Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting provides an exceptional opportunity to showcase your organization's products, services, and commitment to quality interpreting services for LEP consumers in health care. Your sponsorship will open the door to a focused, highly influential group of health care interpreting experts from around the country.

As a Sponsor and Exhibitor of the 2nd Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting, you will:

·  Reach an expected target audience of decision-makers from health care organizations, businesses, corporations, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and governments at all levels;

·  Increase national awareness of your organization's brand, products, and services;

·  Demonstrate your organization's commitment to best practices in the healthcare interpreting field.

Exhibit Area

With over a dozen exhibitors expected, the exhibit area will provide NCIHC members direct access to essential products, services, people, and programs. The exhibit area will feature ideas and services available for all aspects of health care interpreting – including on-site and telephonic interpreting service providers, translation service providers, educational programs related to interpreting, trainers, recruiters of interpreters, providers of interpreter evaluation tools, consultants and more! Meet leading businesses, agencies, non-profit organizations, academic and research institutions, and others showcasing their merchandise and expertise.

Opportunity Give-Away

All sponsors and exhibitors are invited to participate in the opportunity give-away during lunch on Day 2 of the event. If you would like to donate an item for the opportunity give-away, please bring your own container to collect business cards. You may also wish to have paper slips or index cards on hand for individuals to write their names. During lunch on Day 2, we will raffle off your prizes. A member of the NCIHC board will select a name randomly from your container and announce the winner. Winners must be present. Your organization will be recognized and we will read the name of your organization aloud. One of your staff members must be present on stage to award the prize to the winner.

SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Promote your products and services to 2nd Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting attendees, including national, state and local leaders in the health care interpreting field.

Corporate Exhibitor ($750)

·  8' x 10' exhibit booth space;

·  1 complimentary meeting registration;

·  Exhibitor listing in meeting program and on the registration website.

Non-profit/Interpreter Organization Exhibitor ($350)

·  8' x 10' exhibit booth space;

·  Exhibitor listing in meeting program and on the registration website.

Advertising Opportunities

·  Full page (7.5” x 10”) Advertisement in program ($250)

·  ½ page (7.5” x 4.75”) Advertisement in program ($170)

·  ¼ page (3.5” x 2.5”) advertisement in program ($90)

·  Advertisements will be accepted in the following high-resolution formats: *.bmp, *.jpg or *.tif. Hard copies will also be accepted, however they will be scanned and NCIHC is not responsible for the quality of the scan. The meeting program will be printed in black & white, so any ads submitted in color will be printed in black & white.

Evening Reception ($3,000)

·  Prominent listing with logo in all meeting materials and at the event;

·  Recognition at Opening and Closing sessions;

·  Prominent 8' x 10' exhibit booth space;

·  4 complimentary meeting registrations;

·  Recognition on membership meeting website.

·  Verbal and visual acknowledgement at the evening reception on Day 1;

Lunch ($2,000)

·  Prominent listing with logo in all meeting materials and at the event;

·  Complimentary 8' x 10' exhibit booth space;

·  3 complimentary meeting registrations;

·  Recognition on membership meeting website.

·  Verbal and visual acknowledgement at lunch on either Day 1 or Day 2;


Coffee Break Sponsor ($1,000)

·  Sponsor one ($1,000) or all four ($4,000) meeting coffee breaks;

·  Listing in all meeting materials and at the event;

·  Complimentary 8' x 10' exhibit booth space;

·  2 complimentary meeting registrations;

·  Recognition on membership meeting website.

For more information, please contact Jeanette Anders at

Exhibitor/Sponsor Contract

National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)

June 5 - 6, 2008

Attention: Jeanette Anders Fax: 520 219-9123

Organization: ______

Corporate Exhibitor: ______Non-profit/Interpreter Organization Exhibitor: ______

Program Advertisement:

*  Full page (7.5” x 10”) Advertisement in program ($250)

*  ½ page (7.5” x 4.75”) Advertisement in program ($170)

*  ¼ page (3.5” x 2.5”) advertisement in program ($90)

Sponsorship Level:

*  Evening Reception ($3,000)

*  Lunch ($2,000)

*  Single Coffee Break Sponsor ($1,000)

*  All 4 Coffee Break Sponsor ($4,000)

Booth Operator: ______

Title: ______

Address: ______

City/State/Zip: ______

Phone Number: ______Fax Number: ______

E-mail Address: ______

Web Address: ______

Signature: X______

Date: ______

Note: This document is a contract of sponsorship between NCIHC and the organization indicated. It is accepted that the signatory is vested with the full and complete authority to bind the sponsoring organization. Please note neither NCIHC nor the Emory Conference Center will be responsible for your booth, table or items left at your table. Please make arrangements to staff your booth or table at all times.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED.

Payments & Terms: Payment due in full by 5/20/2008. Payment received after this date will incur a 25% late fee. Mail payment to 5505 Connecticut Avenue NW, #119 * Washington DC 20015-2601.

FEIN 68-0486368

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations after 5/1/08 remain responsible for 50% of sponsorship commitment.

For more information contact Jeanette Anders at or 877-584-2545