2012
Football Bowl Association Annual Meetings
April 25-27 - The Marriott Harbor Beach
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
On behalf of the Football Bowl Association (FBA) Executive Committee, I would like to invite you to join us for the 2012 FBA meetings April 25-27 at the Marriott Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
THE 2012 FBA TRADESHOW IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT, HOWEVER YOU MAY REGISTER TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST IN THE EVENT A SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.
The Trade Show is open to vendors who offer appropriate products and/or services to assist FBA member bowls and will be held on Wednesday, April 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the evening reception as well as during breakfast (7:30 - 9:00 a.m.) and lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) on Thursday, April 26. You may also set-up individual breakout meetings with bowls on Thursday afternoon. Hopefully, this schedule along with the invitations to the social activities will provide exhibitors and bowl representatives ample time and a positive environment to learn what everyone has to offer.
If you are able to join us, please register for the tradeshow and your hotel room(s) no later than Monday, April 2, however please understand space is limited and on a first-come basis and the show typically sells out in advance of the deadline.
2012 Football Bowl Association Event Schedule & Sponsors
The Football Bowl Association (FBA) is a non-profit organization consisting of 35 postseason college bowl games. Members of the FBA meet annually to discuss policy, exchange ideas and meet with representatives from the NCAA. Bowl directors and chairpersons as well as marketing and event personnel attend.
In addition to trade show vendors, the FBA is also seeking sponsors to underwrite the various FBA events. While 2011 sponsors have the first right of refusal, please contact Mike Schulze of the Outback Bowl at (813) 874-2695 or via e-mail at mike@outbackbowl.com if you would like information on the benefits and costs with these partnerships or if you have other questions about how to get involved.
Welcome Lunch & Orientation (Wednesday, April 25th)
Co-Sponsored by Jack Nadel Intl., NCAA Football & Wilson Sporting Goods in 2011
Opening Night Reception (Wednesday, April 25th)
Co-sponsored by PrimeSport & XOS Digital in 2011
Breakfast Sponsor (Thursday, April 26th)
Co-Sponsored by Josten's and K&K Insurance in 2011
Lunch Sponsor (Thursday, April 26th)
Sponsored by Ticketmaster in 2011
Bowl Dinner (Thursday, April 26th)
Co-Sponsored by The Ticket Reserve & Groupon in 2011
Hospitality Room Sponsors (Wednesday & Thursday Nights)
Sponsored by Gameday Management, Bowl Games of America,
The Emblem Source & K&K Insurance in 2011
After you register you will receive a confirmation email with a full itinerary of the entire event for your planning purposes and additional information pertaining to Power and Audio/Visual needs, hotel facts and our Trade Show Exhibit Services company.
Trade Show Information
Vendors are invited to showcase their merchandise at the trade show for $1,000 per 8 x 10 foot booth, $1,950 for a double booth or $2,925 for a triple booth. We have provided the following information to assist you in planning to attend this year's meetings.
The Trade Show is scheduled for the following dates:
Wednesday, April 25: Welcome Reception (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, April 26: Breakfast (7:30 – 9:00 a.m.)
Thursday, April 26: Lunch (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
The $1,000 fee includes the following:
- A booth in an 8' x 10' space at the 2012 Football Bowl Association Meetings for the above dates & times, including one (1) 6' Table and two (2) Chairs.
- Invitations for two (2) to the Wednesday Lunch, Wednesday Reception, breakfast and lunch on Thursday and access to the hospitality room each evening.
- One (1) Invitation to the Bowl Dinner on Thursday evening (additional invites available for $50 each).
- Company name on exhibit booth sign.
- List of all convention Attendees with Contact Information (provided approximately 30 days prior to convention).
- Bowl Directory (distributed approximately 30 days following meetings).
Here is the tentative Trade Show Floor Plan. Booth assignments will be made with top priority given to meeting sponsors and exhibitors purchasing multiple booths. All others will be assigned by date of registration with consideration given to returning vendors. We will also attempt to not place direct product competitors in adjacent booths when possible.
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at this year's Football Bowl Association meetings, please fill out the information on the following pages as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. Registration is open as space allows through Monday, April 2.
We look forward to the opportunity to once again come together and discuss ideas for the year and thank Eric Poms and the Discover Orange Bowl staff for hosting this year’s meetings. Also thanks to the individuals from many of the other bowls who are helping to coordinate the many logistics and activities.
We greatly value your support and look forward to the opportunity to once again have you participate in what is sure to be another very successful Football Bowl Association event. If you have any questions about this year’s meetings, please do not hesitate to call me at 702-732-3912.
Thank you.
Tina Kunzer-Murphy
FBA Chairman
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