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Exhibit Space & Sponsorship Application/Contract

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee

All exhibitors with earned seniority points are encouraged to return space application, contract and full payment before May 1, 2008. All sponsors are encouraged to return sponsorship form by May 1, 2008 to retain all sponsor benefits, including priority booth selection. After May 1, 2008, remaining booth space will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

NOTICE: All exhibitors and attendees agree that as of a condition of attending this event they will not engage either directly or indirectly in the activity of soliciting away any existing employees of any member companies during this function. Anyone engaging in soliciting away existing employees during this event will be immediately removed from the event and not allowed to return. Additional consequences of such activities include prohibition from attending future NATE events and the possible revocation of NATE membership where applicable.

Please reserve exhibit space at NATE 2009 to be held February 23-26, 2009 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. We request the space(s) listed below. If our space choice has already been allocated, we request NATE to assign what it considers the best space available. We understand this exhibit space application becomes a binding contract when accepted by NATE. By submitting this form we agree to abide by the rules and regulations noted below.

Exhibitor Packages (US Funds)
Exhibit Space Size	Members	Non Members
10’ x 10’ (Includes 6 full conference badges)	$3,100	$6,200
10’ x 20’ (Includes 8 full conference badges)	$6,200	$12,400
10’ x 30’ (Includes 10 full conference badges)	$9,300	$18,600
20’ x 20’ Island (Includes 12 full conference badges)	$12,400	$24,800
20’ x 30’ Island (Includes 14 full conference badges)	$18,600	$37,200
20’ x 40’ Island (Includes 16 full conference badges)	$24,800	$49,600
20’ x 50’ Island (Includes 18 full conference badges)	$31,000	$62,000
Membership ID (if applicable)

Exhibitor/Sponsor Information

Company:
(Member company names will appear in listings and on badges EXACTLY as they are listed in the NATE Member Listing.)

Contact: Title:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:
Country:

Telephone: Fax:

Email: Website:

Space Choices: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Exhibitors From Whom We Desire Booth Separation

Key Personnel (To be published in Show Guide)
1. Title:
2. Title:

Brief Description of Exhibitor Products and/or Services

To be published in Show Guide - 30 Words or Less. Show Management reserves the right to edit copy.
Description is REQUIRED and must be submitted with this contract.

Sponsorship Packages
Platinum Sponsor (1) (Includes 20’ x 20’ Exhibit Space)	$50,000
Gold Sponsor (4) (Includes 10’ x 20’ Exhibit Space)	$25,000
Silver Sponsor (4) (Includes 10’ x 10’ Exhibit Space)	$15,000
Bronze Sponsor	$7,500
Patron Sponsor	$3,000
Friends of NATE	$2,000
Sponsors: Please email your company logo in an EPS (vector) format to nate@natehome.com. If the company logo is not received by August 1, 2008, the NATE office reserves the right to use the logo on file in the NATE office. Banners provided are designed to acknowledge sponsorship, and are not intended to replace any banner designed for sponsor’s booth, or to promote specific product or booth location. All literature pieces must be submitted to Show Management for approval prior to printing and mention participation at the NATE 2009 Conference & Exposition.

Payment Information
Credit Card Number:
Name on Card:
Card Type:
Card Expiration:
Credity Card Security Number:	Where do I find this Security Number?

Contract, Rules & Regulations

1. General
This show is sponsored and managed by the National Association of Tower Erectors. The words “Show Management” used herein shall mean the sponsors acting through their officers, the Conference Chairman, or Conference and Exposition Managers. All matters and questions not covered by the following rules and regulations or the Exhibitor Service Manual are subject to the decision of Show Management. The General Information, Rules and Regulations may be amended or supplemented at any time by Show Management, and all such amendments or additions shall, upon reasonable notice, be as equally binding on all parties affected as the original General Information, Rules and Regulations.

2. Qualifications
Eligibility is generally limited to persons or firms engaged in either 1) furnishing consulting, engineering, design and technical services utilized by the tower industries, or 2) the manufacture, sale or service of telecommunications service and support products. Applicants may be required to submit the nature of their business and the scope of items to be exhibited. Show Management reserves the right to reject any applicant to exhibit.

3. Assignment of Space
Exhibitors submitting completed contract and full payment of space cost will be assigned space based on seniority points and size.

4. Use of Space
The space contracted for is to be used solely for the Exhibitor whose name appears on the contract, and it is agreed the Exhibitor will not sublet nor assign any portion of same without the written consent of Show Management. Each Exhibitor must have a minimum of 100 square feet of contracted exhibit space. Exhibitors may combine space provided each exhibitor completes a valid contract and reserves a minimum of 100 square feet (i.e. two exhibitors reserve 200 square feet each and share a 400 square foot island). Program listings will note only contracted exhibitors.

5. Cancellation
A cancellation fee of 50% of the total space cost shall be assessed in the event of contract cancellation 60 days or more prior to first move-in day. No refunds are available for cancellations received less than 60 days prior to first move-in day. All cancellation notices must be received in writing. In the event of cancellation, Show Management reserves the right to reassign cancelled exhibit space and sponsored items. Sponsorship packages are non-refundable.

6. Default
Any Exhibitor failing to occupy by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, any space contracted for but not canceled, is obligated for the full cost of the space and is not entitled to any rebate. Show Management shall have the right to use said space to suit its own convenience, including selling the space to another Exhibitor without any rebate or allowance to the defaulting Exhibitor and without incurring any obligation of any kind to said prospective Exhibitor.

7. Hold Harmless and Insurance
Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of injury to Exhibitor’s employees, agents or guests, or damage to Exhibitor’s displays, equipment, and other property brought upon the premises of the exhibit hall. Exhibitors shall indemnify and hold harmless the exhibit hall, Show Management and/or NATE, their agents and employees from losses, damages and claims inside or outside the exhibit hall that may arise as a result of actions or omissions of the Exhibitor, its employees or agents. The exhibit hall, Show Management and/or NATE will not be liable to the Exhibitor, its employees, agents or guests for any damages, loss or injury from fire, electricity, water, storm, riot, smoke, theft, accident or any other cause. If required by the Exposition facility, the Exhibitor agrees to provide insurance coverage for personal injury and property damage liability covering the Exhibitor and his property in such amount as the Exposition facility requires. Insurance protection against fire, theft or damage to the Exhibitor’s materials must be carried at the Exhibitor’s expense.

8. Taxes and Fees
Exhibitor assumes responsibility for all state, federal and local taxes associated with sales activities. Exhibitor assumes responsibility for all licensing in association with any use of copyrighted material.

9. ADA Compliance
The Exhibitor understands that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that its display must be accessible to persons with disabilities, and the Exhibitor agrees that it is solely responsible for assuring that its display complies with the ADA.

The Exhibitor hereby warrants that it will provide auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities suitable for effective communication between all parties in accordance with the requirements of the ADA, so that the Exhibitor’s display will be accessible, as defined in the ADA, to persons with disabilities. The Exhibitor further warrants that where the provision of such auxiliary aids would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods and/or services provided by the Exhibitor, or would result in an undue burden to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor will notify NATE of that fact at least two weeks in advance of the exposition and of the alternative measures it intends to take to assure compliance with the ADA during the period of the exposition.

The Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold Show Management and NATE harmless for any claims arising out of or in connection with the Exhibitor’s display’s failure to comply with the ADA.

10. Installation and Dismantling
Exhibitors have move-in and move-out times as indicated in the NATE 2009 Exposition information. Failure to remove an exhibit in the allowed time will afford Show Management the right to remove and place same in a warehouse, subject to the Exhibitor’s disposition, with all charges to follow at no liability to Show Management. All exhibits must remain intact until the Exposition is officially closed.

11. Gifts, Contests, Food and Beverage
Show Management reserves the right to prohibit, limit or discontinue the distribution of gifts, give-aways or similar promotions. Contests, raffles and drawings, if permitted under state or local laws, will be subject to the approval of Show Management. There will be no announcement of Exhibitor’s contests, drawings or raffle winners during the exposition. All food and beverage items must be approved, prepared and provided by the Exposition facility.

12. Exhibit Design and Inclusions
Standard 10’ x 10’ and 10’ x 20’ in-line booths will be provided with back drape and side rails, which must be utilized. No exhibit construction or signage may exceed 8’ in overall height on these booths. In-line booths may display actual product in excess of 8’ provided the product is not used as signage. Exhibit construction and/or signage may not exceed 12’ on perimeter booths. On island booths, no exhibit construction, product or signage may exceed 16’ in overall height. Any sign or display exceeding 4’ in height must be set back at least 5’ from the aisle. All exhibits must remain within the confines of their own spaces and no Exhibitor will be permitted to erect signs or display products in such a manner as to obstruct the view, occasion injury or disadvantageously affect the display of other Exhibitors. One standard 7” x 44” identification sign will be provided for each Exhibitor. All exhibit booths are required to have carpet.

13. Use of Aisles and Common Areas
The aisles, passageways and overhead spaces remain strictly under control of Show Management and no signs, decorations, banners, advertising matter or special exhibits will be permitted in them except by special written permission of Show Management. Uniformed attendants, models and other employees must remain within the booths occupied by their employers. Any and all advertising distribution must be made from the Exhibitor’s booth space. The Exhibitor will be responsible to abide by all city fire and safety codes, which may be in effect.

14. Restrictions
Show Management reserves the right to restrict exhibits that may have been falsely entered, or may be deemed unsuitable or objectionable. This reservation applies to noise, persons, apparel, conduct, things, printed matter, or anything of a character that might be objectionable to the Exposition as a whole. Public address systems are specifically prohibited. Electric or electronic amplification of musical instruments is specifically prohibited. Children under the age of 18 are specifically prohibited from being on the trade show floor at any time.

15. Service Organizations
In the interest of making available the best-qualified craftsmen in numbers sufficient to handle all of the services necessary for the operation of the Exposition, Show Management has contracted, on an exclusive basis, official contractors to provide such services. Service companies other than the designated contractors will not be allowed to work on the exhibit areas unless specifically authorized by Show Management.

16. Rights in the Event Exposition Is Not Held
Should Show Management elect to cancel the Exposition, Show Management’s liability to the Exhibitor shall be the refund of any payments for booth space received. Show Management shall not be liable for any consequential damages, which may arise from such cancellation. Should the Exposition be canceled due to circumstances beyond the control of Show Management including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of war, governmental emergency, labor strike or destruction of exhibit facility, Show Management shall return each Exhibitor’s space payment less a pro rata share of costs and expenses incurred.

17. Changes in Floor Plan
Show Management reserves the right to make appropriate changes to the floor plan and booth locations at any time as it deems necessary for the overall success of the Exposition.

18. Outside Exhibits/Hospitality Suites
By executing this contract, Exhibitors agree that their entire exhibit and display will be confined to the exhibit hall and the booth space assigned. This prohibits Exhibitors from displaying products/services and/or other advertising materials in areas outside their booth space such as, but not limited to, parking lots and hotel lobbies. This would include sales closing areas and unauthorized facility tours. The use of NATE and/or Show Management established billboards for advertising is acceptable. (Exception: Upon Show Management approval of written request, telecommunication satellite earth terminals positioned outside exhibit facility for clear transmission path may be permitted.) Exhibitors, by executing this contract, also expressly agree not to operate hospitality suites during hours in which the Exposition is open or when any official NATE sponsored events are in progress unless otherwise approved by written consent of Show Management.

19. Violations of Rules and Regulations
Violations of these rules and regulations will afford Show Management the right to execute one or more of the following remedies: 1) The Exhibitor may be prohibited from exhibiting at the current year’s Exposition and will forfeit all booth payments; 2) The Exhibitor’s “points” for the following year’s space assignment may be taken away; 3) The Exhibitor may be prohibited from exhibiting at the following year’s Exposition. The imposition of one or more of these remedies by Show Management shall not in any way limit available remedies provided in other provisions of this contract or by law.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed, and the legal relations created herein shall be determined, in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota without reference to any conflicts of law principles that would require application of the laws of another state. The federal and state courts within Codington County, South Dakota shall have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate any dispute arising out of this Agreement. Each party hereto expressly consents to the personal jurisdiction of, and venue in, such courts.

21. Entire Agreement
This contract and the documents executed in connection herewith contain the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral agreements. No promise or agreement that is not expressed in this Agreement has been made by one party to the other and neither party is relying upon any other statement or representation of the other party, its employees or agents. Any addendum or modification hereto or thereto must be in writing and signed by both parties and attached hereto.

All exhibitors and attendees agree that as of a condition of attending this event they will not engage either directly or indirectly in the activity of soliciting away any existing employees of any member companies during this function. Anyone engaging in soliciting away existing employees during this event will be immediately removed from the event and not allowed to return. Additional consequences of such activities include prohibition from attending future NATE events and the possible revocation of NATE membership where applicable.

National Association of Tower Erectors
8 Second Street SE · Watertown, South Dakota 57201-3624
Tel: 605-882-5865 or 888-882-5865 · Fax: 605-886-5184
www.natehome.com