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OPERATION: LIFT THE BAN V
AVER 2007 National Convention
NEOAVER, P O Box 1895, Stow, OH 44224
www.aver.us |
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Welcome to the greatest gathering of lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender veterans:
The 2007 National Convention for
American Veterans For Equal Rights, Inc.
18 April - 23 April 2007 - Cleveland, Ohio |
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Wyndham Hotel Reservation Discount Deadline is 02 April 2007
Hotel information .:. Convention Fees .:. Event schedule .:. Sponsor information .:. Vendor Information
| Convention Transportation |
Air Travel to the Convention: A 5% group discount for the Convention
has been arranged with American Airlines. This pricing is effective
from 15 April until 26 April to allow for early/late departure. To take advantage of this pricing you must either purchase
your ticket online at AA.com (American Airlines) or call 1-800-433-1790.
Tickets purchased over the phone are subject to a $10 fee. Advantage
members can also collect miles - Advantage program rules apply. To take advantage of the group discount,
you must use this code: A4047AZ
 
Avis Car Rental Discounts
For car rental discounts, use Avis Worldwide
Discount (AWD) # B136001.
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Convention Attendees are fully responsible for arranging their own transportation
to and from the hotel, as well as any unscheduled travel during the convention. The Wyndham Hotel does not
have an airport shuttle. To prepare for travel inside of Cleveland, we suggest that you purchase an RTA
7-Day Pass. This covers riding on bus and Rapid Transit lines. Passes can be ordered on-line for $15,
and the 7-day limit does not begin until the first use. Taxi service between the airport and hotel is normally
$20-25 each way, so with a 7-day pass, you can save yourself at least $25 right from the start.
If you are a Senior with a Medicare ID or possess a "Service-Connected" VA ID card, you can
order an RTA 7-day Senior/Disabled pass for $6. To ride with the 7-day S/D card, you must present either
your Medicare card or your VA ID card each time you board a rapid train or bus.
If you are disabled, but do not have either a Medicare ID or a S-C VA ID card, you can obtain an RTA S/D ID card by
following the instructions at this link. If you
possess a local transit S/D ID card, please call 216.566.5100 during normal business hours to find out if you can also
use it for RTA.
The Green "Smile-and-Ride" B-line and E-line
trolley-busses which circle downtown Cleveland are FREE for everyone. The E-line
picks up and drops off within just a few steps of the hotel, and runs every 10 minutes.
Regular RTA per-ride fares are as such: Bus $1.50, Rapid $1.75, Red-Circulator $0.75, S/D with ID $0.60.
If you plan to use RTA in favor of taxi service, please be sure to order your passes in plenty of time for mailing.
To get to the hotel from the airport via RTA, take the Rapid Red Line to Tower City, then
connect to either the #6 bus or the E-line trolley. The Wyndham is just
about a dozen blocks from the Tower City Rapid Terminal.
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| Convention Hotel information |
The Wyndham Cleveland Playhouse Square, located at 1260 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland,
Ohio 44115 in the heart of Cleveland's Theater District, is the host hotel for this event. For
Reservations call: 216.615.7500 or 800.996.3426 and mention
the discount code "AVER" to secure the AVER 2007 Convention rack rate. The discount rack rate of $89.00
per night is available from 18 April - 24 April 2007. The Convention "rack rate" applies to Deluxe
rooms with either one King Size bed, or two Queen Size beds. To secure the quoted discount rate, reservations must
be made on or prior to 02 April 2007.
If you have a Wyndham By Request number, please be
certain to give that number at the time you make your reservation. WBR allows you additional hotel perks such as free high
speed internet access and phone calls. To join WBR, click
here. While multiple people can stay under one rate, only one WBR# can be used per room. If extra beds
are needed, there may be a charge added to the discounted rate. Each attendee will be responsible for any and all fees
they incur during their stay at the convention. Only the meals included on the Convention Schedule are included in the
Convention fees.
Cancellation of reservation: Reservations must be canceled no less than 72 hours prior to your arrival date
to avoid a cancellation charge of one night's stay and tax. |
Convention fees:
registrations must be received no later than 11 April
2007. Register
online here. |
PACKAGE DEAL: Convention, Reception, Ice Cream Social, Military
Ball:
$150 AVER members / $185 non-members |
| Package #2: everything in "Package Deal" except the Military
Ball:
$120 AVER members / $140 non-members |
DAY RATE: This rate is for members of the local community and other organizations
who may not be able to spend the entire convention with us. Coffee breaks and lunch are included. No evening events or
meals are included in this rate. The rate is per day. Daily rate is per day .
$35 Friday / $35 Saturday / $35 Sunday - daytime only.
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| Military Ball tickets:
$50 AVER members / $60 non-members / $100 table sponsors
Sponsor AND reserve a full table [seats 8]: $450
$40 - "Service Allies" AVER has many supporters currently serving our nation. To show our thanks for your
service, we are offering this special discount to those with valid Military ID. AVER is open to all who support the goals
of the organization. Event participation does not suggest or imply sexual orientation of any attendees.
sponsor note: all table sponsors will be listed in the convention program as Military Ball sponsors unless otherwise
requested |
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| Opening Reception: $25 for members and non-members |
| Soda Fountain Ice Cream Social:
$10 AVER members / $15 non-members |
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| NOTE: All attendees are responsible for making their own hotel
reservations. Rack rate for the Convention of $89/night will be available from check-in on 18 April
2007 until check-out on 24 April 2007. See the Hotel Information above for the discount code and reservation phone
numbers. |
| Convention Schedule - click on any red links
to see more details! |
| TIME |
Wednesday - 18 |
Thursday - 19 |
Friday - 20 |
Saturday - 21 |
Sunday - 22 |
Monday - 23 |
| 9am |
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Registration - see below |
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| 930am |
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| 10am |
First National Business meeting
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Second National Business Meeting |
Wreath Laying |
| 1030am |
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| 11am |
break - coffee |
break - coffee |
hotel check out |
| 1130am |
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Brunch w/speaker |
note: those staying for the Wreath Laying who cannot
get flights until Tuesday may stay overnight at the AVER Convention discount rack rate. |
| 12pm |
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| 1230pm |
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| 1pm |
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Third National Business Meeting
[if needed] |
| 130pm |
| 2pm |
Freedom to Serve Roundtable Panel Forum
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Veterans Service Organization information
forum |
| 230pm |
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| 3pm |
due to scheduling
conflicts, this
segment has
been cancelled
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| 330pm |
break - coffee |
break - coffee |
| 4pm |
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| 430pm |
| 5pm |
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| 530pm |
| 6pm |
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Cocktail Hour |
| 630pm |
Military Revue |
| 7pm |
VIP welcome |
Ice Cream Social |
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Flag Retirement Ceremony |
| 730pm |
informal
delegates
welcome
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Opening Reception
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Dinner |
| 8pm |
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| 830pm |
| 9pm |
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Dancing |
| 930pm |
| 10pm |
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Registration : Thursday
9am-7pm & Friday 9am-12p30
10am-6pm Fri/Sat -- Veterans
History Project video interviews; access to Silent Auction and Vendors room
The editor of The Gay Military Times will also be conducting on-site interviews at these times; as such
any interview can be made "dual purpose" as long as one signs up for a set appointment time on-site. |
| Sponsor Information - to become a sponsor CLICK HERE. |
Convention Sponsorships: The Convention program will be 5.5x8.5
- halfsheet / "Playbill" style. Rather than separating sponsors and advertisers, this year, we are structuring
"advertising" similar to a PBS pledge drive: donate X amount -- get "thank you gift". As such, all 2007
Convention sponsors meeting our benchmarks will automatically qualify for advertising space and tickets as listed below. "Advertising" space may be used for either advertisements or for letters of support.
Ads / letters submitted should be at least 600dpi, and in one of the following file formats: PSD/PNG/JPG/PDF. Ads / letters
must be received no later than 7pm - 06 April 2007 to be included in the program.
If you need a sponsorship proposal letter to present to your business or organization,
you may download the Sponsorship Letter HERE. [Adobe PDF] |
| General sponsorships will get ads sized according to the following
levels:
$25 - 1/8 page B&W ad [2.4in x 1.8in / 300/600dpi]
$45 - 1/4 page B&W ad [2.4in x 3.9in / 300/600dpi]
$80 - 1/2 page B&W ad [5in x 3.9in / 300/600dpi]
$150 - full page B&W ad [5in x 8in / 300/600dpi] |
| Special placement advertising: [full color 5in x 8in
/ 300/600dpi]
1 x Inside front cover - full color: $300
1 x contents reverse - full color: $250
1 x center - full color: $500 [10in x 8in / 300/600pi]
2 x inside back cover - full color: $250
[mult.] schedule/bio reverses - full color: $250
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More sponsorship gifts!!! Sponsorships meetings the benchmarks
below will get a lot more than just the advertising space listed above...
$80 mention in Forward Observer for one year
$150 include free ticket to Opening Reception, special lapel pin, mention in Forward Observer
for one year
$250 include free ticket to Military Ball, special lapel pin, mention in Forward Observer
for one year
$500 include free ticket to entire Convention, special lapel pin, mention in Forward Observer
for one year
$1000 include free ticket to entire Convention, special lapen pin, 1/4 page B&W ad in
Forward Observer for one year, and pre-military ball VIP access
$2500 include free ticket to entire Convention, special lapel pin, 1/2 page B&W ad in
Forward Observer for one year, and pre-military ball VIP access
$5000 include free ticket to entire Convention, special lapel pin, full page color ad in Forward
Observer for one year, pre-military ball VIP access, plus seat at Captain's Mess |
| All sponsors will be listed in the program, unless they specifically
request to remain anonymous. |
| Vendor Information - to become a vendor CLICK HERE. |
Vendors will receive table space and advertising according to the
following:
$100 B&W 1/2 page ad, plus 1 standard 6' table, and mention in the Forward Observer for one year.
$170 B&W full page ad, plus 1 standard 6' table, and mention in the Forward Observer for one year.
Extra tables $40 each. Vending space is limited, so please register early. |
For full color advertising and/or higher level sponsorships,
vendors should add $20 to the corresponding sponsorship donation level.
in example:
$270 vendor rate includes one full page color advertisement, and one ticket to the Military Ball...
$520 vendor rate includes one full page color advertisement, and one ticket to the entire convention...
and so forth...
For Special Placement Vendor registration, please use the sponsorship form. |
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