The Northeastern District of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association acknowledges that various organizations and individuals are interested in supporting the Northeastern District through sponsorship of various district activities, and the Northeastern District would like to solicit individuals or organizations to sponsor Northeastern District Activities.  The purpose of this policy is to provide an avenue for such support.

Eligible Sponsors

Eligible sponsors are those individuals or organizations who comply with the ethical standards of the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc., and the policies and positions of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, Inc., and the Northeastern District.

Levels of Sponsorship(4)

Platinum Sponsor:

Responsibilities:  The Platinum Sponsor agrees to financially support 90-100% of the total expenditures of a Northeastern District Activity

Benefits:

1.The Platinum Sponsor will be acknowledged equally with the Northeastern District on all printed documents used for the activity

2.The Platinum Sponsor can be assured that he will not share sponsorship with any other individual or group except for the Northeastern District for the activity sponsored.

3. The Platinum Sponsor will receive an ad on the Northeastern District Web-site, and a link on our web-site to their web-site

Gold Sponsor

Responsibilities:  The Gold Sponsor agrees to financially support 75-89% of the total expenditures of a Northeastern District Activity

Benefits:

1.The Gold Sponsor will be acknowledged equally with the Northeastern District on all printed documents used for the activity

2.The Gold Sponsor can be assured that he will not share sponsorship with any other individual or group except for the Northeastern District for the activity sponsored.

3. The Gold Sponsor will receive an ad on the Northeastern District Web-site, and a link on our web-site to their web-site

Silver Sponsor

Responsibilities: The Silver sponsor agrees to financially support 50%-74% of the total expenditures of the sponsored activity.

Benefits:

1. The Silver sponsor will be acknowledged equally with a second silver sponsor or up to 2 Bronze Sponsors and the Northeastern District on all documents used for the activity.

2. The Silver Sponsor will receive an ad on the Northeastern District Web-site, and a link on our web-site to their web-site.

Bronze Sponsor

Responsibilities:

1.Sponsor agrees to financially support 25% of the total expenditures of the sponsored activity or

2.Provide material goods for Eastern District Activities including, but not limited space, equipment, refreshments.

Benefits

1.Bronze sponsors will receive recognition on all documents used for the sponsored activity and acknowledgement during the sponsored activity.

Policy Guidelines:

ü                 Total sponsorship shall not exceed 100% of the total expenditures of any activity sponsored.

ü                 The sponsor’s only involvement in the sponsored activity is financial.  Sponsors are not meant to be involved in the planning, content, or execution of any Northeastern District Activity

ü                 All profits from the Sponsored activity will go to the Northeastern District for use as the Northeastern District sees fit

ü                 Documents used for the sponsored activity included brochures or fliers advertising the activity or handouts used for the sponsored activity.

ü                 Advertisements and links placed on the Northeastern District web site shall begin as soon as possible after payment for sponsorship has been received and continue for 6 months.

Procedure for Sponsorship

1. The committee chair or officer responsible for the activity being sponsored will coordinate sponsorship.

2. The committee chair or officer responsible for the activity shall determine the eligibility of the sponsor. If there is doubt about a sponsor’s eligibility the committee or officer will consult with the Northeastern District Board of Directors.

                  a. Approval for sponsorship will be made on an activity by activity basis

                  b. Sponsorship will be considered on a first come first serve basis

3. The committee/officer and the potential sponsor will determine the level and dollar amount of sponsorship.

4. The sponsorship form will be completed and signed by the committee Chair/officer of the Northeastern District responsible for the activity and the sponsor. The committee chair/officer will forward a copy of the sponsor form to the Chair of the Northeastern District.  In addition, a copy will be provided to the committee chair/ officer responsible for the activity and the sponsor, as well as the Sponsor.

5. It is preferred that the sponsor pay the amount agreed upon prior to the sponsored activity.

6.Expenses that exceed the agreed upon amount will be the responsibility of the Northeastern District.