PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE
ITEM:		ACTION ITEM
2.	CONSIDER ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES’ SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2012
Meeting Date:			April 11, 2012
From:			David J. Stoldt,
			General Manager
Prepared By:			Rachel Martinez

SUMMARY: Attached as Exhibit 2-A is information provided by the Association of California Water Agencies regarding opportunities for sponsorship of events schedule by ACWA for calendar year 2012. ACWA offers sponsorship levels of between $500 and $12,000. Benefits of sponsorship are described for each level. Sponsoring agencies have the option of applying funds to specific scheduled events.

All sponsors receive recognition as shown below:

· Acknowledgement in ACWA News

· Organization’s logo displayed on media presentation during fall conference and meal functions

· Organization’s name listed in conference program and on banners during the conferences

· Organization representatives at ACWA conferences will be identified as sponsor on name badge

RECOMMENDATION: The committee should review Exhibit 3-A and decide if sponsorship would be appropriate.

EXHIBITS

2-A Information on ACWA sponsorship levels

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