1. 1 Invitation to sponsor 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference Ana Boudreaux, Region 6 Lead PMI Greater New Orleans Chapter Region62016@pmigno.orgRegion62016@pmigno.org – 504-615-8495 FEBRUARY 26-28, 2016 SHERATON NEW ORLEANS HOTEL Greater New Orleans Chapter Project Management Institute Don’t Miss THE 2016 PMI REGION 6 CONFERENCE

2. 2 Dear ??, PMI Greater New Orleans would like to invite ?? to sponsor the 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference being held in New Orleans on February 26-28 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. The following slides will give information about the event, the PMI region and various sponsor benefits that you can take advantage of to reach out to the project management leaders in this region. I would like an opportunity to talk with you over the phone in ?? so that I can explain you in detail the event purpose, format, and how you can be part of this regional conference. Note that PMI Greater New Orleans chapter has the opportunity to host the event this year only. Next year it will be in another city in PMI Region 6. Thank you for taking some time to read through this invitation deck, and for your interest to sponsor our regional conference. Please let me know your availability to schedule a brief 30-45 min phone call to discuss sponsorship options with you. Looking forward to working with you! Regards, Ana Boudreaux, PMP Region 6 Lead – PMI Greater New Orleans Sponsorships – 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference Invitation to sponsor 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference

3. 3 Invitation to sponsor 2013 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference Event Details This is an Annual conference of PMI Chapter leaders In 2016, PMI Greater New Orleans Chapter is hosting the PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in downtown New Orleans across the street from the French Quarter Conference starts Friday evening February 26 th with a reception and ends at noon Sunday, February 28 th Region 6 consists of 24 chapters in 8 states (Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) with an estimated 25,000 members Conference will attract from 175 to 225 PMI chapter leaders

4. 4 Advantages of sponsoring the event Excellent opportunity to network with chapter leaders Reach out to Project Management markets in these 8 states Localize your product influence when you work with 24 PMI chapters Many are emerging chapters with an untapped talent and need for project management resources Build your PMI network at this event Form PMI partnerships at this event Invitation to sponsor 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference

5. 5 List of all 24 chapters in PMI Region 6 Arkansas –Central Arkansas (Little Rock) –NW Arkansas (Bentonville) Colorado –Mike High (Denver) –Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs) Kansas –Wichita Louisiana –Baton Rouge –Greater New Orleans –Northern Louisiana (Monroe) Missouri –Kansas City Mid America –Metro St. Louis –Mid Missouri (Jefferson City) –Southwest Missouri (Springfield) Mississippi –Jackson Oklahoma –Oklahoma City –Tulsa Texas –Alamo –Amarillo –Austin –Clear Lake / Galveston –Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi) –Dallas –Fort Worth –Houston –West Texas (Lubbock) Invitation to sponsor 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference

6. 6 Sponsor benefits and levels available at the event Invitation to sponsor 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference PMI 2016 REGION 6 CONFERENCE HOSTED BY THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER SHERATON NEW ORLEANS HOTEL FEBRUARY 26 - 28, 2016 MARDI GRAS PARADE JAZZ FESTGUMBO FESTFRENCH QUARTER FEST MARDI GRAS DOUBLOONS Saturday Lunch Sponsor (one only) Saturday Breakfast Sponsor (one only) Friday Welcome Reception Sponsors Sunday Breakfast or Break Sponsors Gold Doubloon Sponsors Silver Doubloon Sponsors Sponsor provides a 5 minutes presentation to the general assembly after the keynote speaker x Sponsor places printed material at each lunch table x Sponsor provides signage, hang a banner conference room during the lunch session x Sponsor is given verbal recognition to the general assembly before and after the lunch session x Sponsor provides a door prize with a minimum value of $500 x Sponsor provides a 3 minutes presentation to the general assembly after-lunch. x Sponsor places printed material at the Saturday breakfast tables x Sponsor provides signage, may hang a banner in the conference room during the Saturday breakfast x Sponsor is given verbal recognition to the general assembly after the Saturday breakfast session x Sponsor provides a door prize with a minimum value of $250 x Sponsor provides signage, may hang a banner in the reception area during the Welcome Reception. x Sponsor provides a door prize with a minimum value of $100 x Sponsor provides signage, hang a banner in conference room during breakfast or in the break area and may pass out handouts and materials during their session. x Sponsor is given verbal recognition to the general assembly after the breakfast or break sessions x Sponsor provides a door prize with a minimum value of $150 x PMI-GNO places sponsor Logo on the Region 6 registration site and is linked to sponsor website. xxxxxx PMI-GNO places sponsor Logo on the chapter's website 3 months before and 1 month after the event xxxxxx PMI-GNO places sponsor Logo on all communication emails to the attendees and links to sponsor website. xxxxxx PMI-GNO places sponsor Logo in the Program booklet which is included in the attendee's event bag xxxxxx PMI-GNO allows two sponsor attendees to socialize with PMI chapter leaders during Friday welcome reception and networking sessions. Conference meals are included. xxxxx Sponsor provides two items (brochures, marketing literature, merchandise, etc.) to include in the event bag given to each attendee. xxxxx PMI-GNO provides a 6' skirted table which is placed in the front corridor providing maximum visibility and exposure to attendees at all times. xx PMI-GNO places a 6' skirted table in the networking area. Space is awarded in the order that sponsorships are received. xxx PMI-GNO sends one e-blast on behalf of the sponsor to all attendees post event. xxxxx PMI-GNO provides the sponsor with a dedicated event host to assist the sponsor during the event xx PMI-GNO provides sponsors with an event host to assist during the conference xxx $4,500$3,000$1,500$1,000$500$250 All sponsor levels may provide door prizes. The sponsors name will be mentioned before the prize winner is announced (Suggestions: e-Readers, Tablets, Gift Cards, Free Course, etc.) All logos provided for display on the chapter website must be in.jpg or.tif formats. EPS or PDF formats will not be accepted. There is the possibility of a local symposium being held all day on Friday prior to the welcome session. If this is held, all sponsors will be allowed to set-up for that event at no extra cost.

7. 7 Next Steps Invitation to sponsor 2016 PMI Region 6 Leadership Conference Choose Sponsor level Sign contract Send payment Send logo files, merchandise, etc. Await for additional instructions from PMI Greater New Orleans Region 6 Lead Questions: Ana Boudreaux, Region 6 Lead PMI Greater New Orleans Chapter Region62016@pmigno.orgRegion62016@pmigno.org – 504-615-8495