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Dear Colleague:   The Caribbean Exploratory [NIMHD] Research Center of Excellence (CERC) will be hosting its 10th Annual Health Disparities Institute entitled "Eliminating Health Disparities in Minority Communities: Translational research, targeted policy revisions, community-based participatory research, and capacity building" This year’s Institute will be held at the Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The Institute will commence with Registration, Pre-Institute, Poster Exhibit and a Reception on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, followed by the Institute proceedings on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017, including The Dr. Donna M. Christensen Lecture Series. You are invited to participate in this stimulating event by pooling resources with the CERC as an Exhibitor, Sponsor, Donor or purchase of an Ad in the program booklet.   As an Exhibitor, Sponsor, Donor, or with an Ad, you will have the opportunity to extend your customer base as well as capitalize on marketing your products and services. We expect approximately 175 participants in attendance over the course of the Institute. These will include health professionals, human services professionals, health policy leaders, criminal justice professionals, elected and appointed officials, educators, students, concerned citizens, religious leaders, and members of the media. Please find enclosed the Sponsor, Donor and Ad invoices and the Exhibitor Registration Form. You can confirm your participation by contacting us via the Institute E-mail at Institute@cercuvi.com, or via tel. (340) 693-1178.       The Center is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of health disparities. The Annual Institute is one avenue to showcase the work of the Center. Another mechanism is to promote effective methods to reduce disparities, share results from research studies, and learn from best practices in the field. The Institute offers an invaluable prospect for your organization. We look forward to your responses and seeing you on scenic St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands at our Institute in October 2017.   Cordially,       Gloria B. Callwood, PhD, RN, FAAN Director & Principal Investigator Caribbean Exploratory [NIMHD] Research Center of Excellence       REGISTRATION FORM FOR EXHIBIT SPACE 10th Annual Health Disparities Institute ***Registration Deadline September 1, 2017*** Please   complete and return this form and your Exhibitor registration fee by September 8, 2017.   Mail all correspondence to: CERC Institute Planning Quarters B, Room 305 University of the Virgin Islands, School of Nursing Caribbean Exploratory [NIMHD] Research Center of Excellence #2 John Brewers Bay St. Thomas VI, 00802 Fax Registration, Credit Card payment only to: 340 693-1148 Business/Agency Information: Name/Business Phone ( ) -   Mailing Address Fax ( ) -   City_ State_ Zip__ -   Email   Brief description of product or service: (550 words or less for the Program Booklet)                 EXHIBIT COSTS   Each exhibit space costs USD$1000.00 and includes:  Six-foot draped table with two chairs;  Registration for two representatives;  Institute meals and breaks for two representatives; and  Free 550 Word description of your organization in the program booklet.   Is an electrical outlet needed for your exhibit space? Yes No   ♦Other requirements_   List the names of the two (2) representatives attending the conference. Add a $200 fee for each additional representative.   1.♦♦ 2.   3. 4.   ♦These services may incur additional fees   ♦♦Primary Representative’s Telephone number ( ) -   Exhibitor Guidelines   St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort   Exhibitors may set up between the 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 and must move out by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017. The exhibit hall will be open to Institute attendees during the following hours:   DATE TIME Wednesday, October 18, 2017 4:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2017 7:00 a.m. thru 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 7:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m.   Exhibitor may cancel through September 29, 2017 and will be subject to a USD $500.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for cancellation made after September 29, 2017.   Information and instructions on materials shipping, storage, electrical, and other exhibit services will be forwarded in your exhibitor acceptance packet.   Important   INSURANCE – UVI-CERC requires that every exhibitor carry adequate liability and property insurance. Liability insurance should provide public liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage occurring from an accident in your exhibit booth. Property insurance should cover theft or damage of your property from the time materials leave their point-of-origin until they reach their post-show destination, including the time on the show floor. Some exhibitors also insure against non- arrival of freight material at the show site. The most economical and practical way to obtain this coverage is to contact your current insurance company and ask them for a rider on your existing policy.     SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES   To increase visibility at the Institute, The Center is pleased to offer several sponsorship opportunities.   PINK STAR DIAMOND SPONSOR:- $10,000 and above Each Company at the PINK STAR DIAMOND Level will sponsor and receive the following:  Sponsor the Pre-Institute Workshop; Sponsor the Seaside Chat; and Sponsor the Reflective Reception  Signage bearing company logo at the Institute  Acknowledgement for the event in the Institute Booklet  Special recognition at opening session on all days  Free booth space along with all vendor benefits outlined in the Exhibitor section   DIAMOND SPONSOR: - USD$5,000 Each Company at the DIAMOND Level will sponsor and receive the following:  Co-Sponsor the Scientific Displays  Signage bearing company logo at the Institute  Acknowledgement for the event in the Institute Booklet  Special recognition at opening session on all days  Free booth space along with all vendor benefits outlined in the Exhibitor section   RUBY SPONSOR: - USD $3,500 Each Company at the RUBY Level will sponsor and receive the following:  Co-Sponsor the Institute Lunch  Acknowledgement in the Institute Booklet  Special recognition at opening session on all days  Free booth space along with all vendor benefits outlined in the Exhibitor section   EMERALD SPONSOR: - USD $2,500 Each Company at the EMERALD Level will sponsor and receive the following:  Co-Sponsor the Institute Breakfast  Acknowledgement in the Institute Booklet  Free booth space along with all vendor benefits outlined in the Exhibitor section   SAPPHIRE SPONSOR: - USD$1,500 Each Company at the SAPPHIRE Level will sponsor and receive the following:  Sponsor the Badge Lanyards  Sponsor the Institute Notepads  Acknowledgement in the Institute Booklet SPONSOR INVOICE – 10th Annual Health Disparities Institute   Please complete this form and return with the Sponsorship fee by September 8, 2017.   Mail all correspondence/checks to: CERC Institute Planning Quarters B, Room 305 University of the Virgin Islands, School of Nursing Caribbean Exploratory [NIMHD] Research Center #2 John Brewers Bay St. Thomas VI 00802   Fax Registration, Credit Card payment only to: (340) 693-1148   SPONSOR LEVELS   PINK STAR SPONSOR: - USD$10,000 and above ……………………….…….… DIAMOND SPONSOR: - USD$5,000………………………………………………… SAPPHIRE SPONSOR: - USD$3,500 ......………………………………………… EMERALD SPONSOR: - USD$2,500 ……………………………………………… RUBY SPONSOR: - USD$1,500 …………………………………………………… EXHIBITORS Only $1000…….....……………………………….…........................   Additional company representatives @ USD$300.00 each. Number $   Other Amount: Recognition in Program…………………………………...….…… $   Total Fees …………………………...…………………………………………………... $   Payment by: Check (payable to: University of the Virgin Islands; Memo: CERC Institute) Credit Card   If paying by credit card, please supply the following information: MasterCard VISA 3 Digit code at back of C/C Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: / mm yyyy Print Name on Credit Card:   Authorization Signature:   FOR UVI-CERC USE ONLY Exhibit Space Assigned By CERC Representative / /_     DONOR OPPORTUNITIES   Donor support and profiles are visible to a large, high-profile worldwide audience. Institute attendees include clinicians and other health workers; medical, biomedical and social science researchers; social and community workers; government and non-governmental agencies at all levels; educators and students; policy makers and leaders; faith-based community activists; and the media, both audiovisual and print.     The Caribbean Exploratory (NIMHD) Research Center would be delighted to meet with charitable foundations, companies, and others, who share our commitment to research in health disparities to discuss ways in which your support could be used. Donations can be directed to specific Institute areas, or invested in the general costs of the Institute. For further information please contact us via e-mail at Institute@cercuvi.com or 340-693-1178.   As a Donor, your contribution will be used to offset the following expenses:    Attendance opportunities to deserving students to attend the Health Disparities Institute  Transportation and Accommodation of Key Speakers   Additionally, you will receive the following benefits:    Acknowledgement for the event in the Institute Booklet  Special recognition at opening session on all days  Advertising throughout the entire Institute proceedings     DONOR INVOICE – 10th Annual Health Disparities Institute   Please complete this form and return with your Sponsorship, Donation and/or Ad by September 8, 2017. CERC Institute Planning Mail all correspondence/checks to: Quarters B, Room 305 University of the Virgin Islands School of Nursing Caribbean Exploratory [NIMHD] Research Center #2 John Brewers Bay St. Thomas VI 00802   Fax Registration, Credit Card payment only to: 340 693-1148   Please indicate Donor Support   DONATION LEVEL I:- USD$10,000……………………………………………… DONATION LEVEL II:- USD$5,000……………………………………………… DONATION LEVEL III:- USD$3,500 …………..…………………………………. DONATION LEVEL IV:- USD$2,500 ......…………………………………………   DONATION LEVEL V:- USD$1,500 ………………………………………………   Fill in amount of Donation/Sponsorship.………………………………………. $   Payment by: Check (payable to: University of the Virgin Islands- CERC) Credit Card   Paying by credit card, please supply the following information:   MasterCard VISA   Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: /_ mm yyyy Print Name on Credit Card:   Authorized Signature:   FOR UVI-CERC USE ONLY By CERC Representative   Date / /_     PROGRAM BOOKLET ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES     This is an opportunity to advertise your business to a large, high-profile worldwide audience. Institute attendees include clinicians, and other health workers; medical, biomedical and social science researchers; social and community workers; government and non-governmental agencies a t all levels; educators and students; policy makers and leaders; faith-based community activists; and the media, both audiovisual and print.     The Caribbean Exploratory (NIMHD) Research Center would be delighted to showcase your company in this year’s Program Booklet to demonstrate the commitment that your business has to research in health disparities. Below is a detailing of the types of advertisements that can be purchased for inclusion in the Program Booklet. Covers [Color]:   1. Outside Back Cover  $1,000.00 2. Inside Front Cover  800.00 3. Inside Back Cover  800.00   Inside Program Booklet [Grayscale]: 1. Full Page  $ 500.00 2. Half Page  300.00 3. Quarter Page  200.00 4. Business Cards  100.00         For further information please contact us via e-mail at Institute@cercuvi.com   or 340-693-1178.   BOOKLET AD INVOICE – 10th Annual Health Disparities Institute Please complete this form and return with your Contribution by September 8, 2017   Please Note: All Ad information and graphics are to be submitted camera ready.   CERC Institute Planning Mail all correspondence/checks to: Quarters B, Room 305 University of the Virgin Islands School of Nursing Caribbean Exploratory [NIMHD] Research Center #2 John Brewers Bay St. Thomas VI 00802   Fax Registration, Credit Card payment only to: 340 693-1148   Please indicate Type of Booklet Advertisement       Outside Back Cover USD$ 1,000 Inside Front or Back Cover USD$ 800 Full Page USD$ 500 Half Page USD$ 300 Quarter Page USD$ 200 Business Card USD$ 100     Fill in amount of Donation…………………………………………………………………… $   Payment by:   Check (payable to: University of the Virgin Islands-CERC)   Credit Card     Please Note: Paying by credit card, please supply the following information:   MasterCard VISA   Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: / mm yyyy Print Name on Credit Card:   Authorization Signature:     FOR UVI-CERC USE ONLY   By CERC Representative   Date / _/                                                                                                                                                       10 Transportation and Accommodation   Air Travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Inter-Island Travel   American, Delta, Jet Blue, Spirit and United Airways provide service to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands from several cities in the U.S. Mainland; some are non-stop flights or with connecting service depending on the originating flight. American Eagle and Cape Air provides service into San Juan, Puerto Rico from some Caribbean destinations, with continuing flights on Seaborne Airlines and Cape Air to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Many other airlines fly into San Juan, Puerto Rico as well. Inter-island service is provided by Seaborne Airlines, Sea Flight and Cape Air between St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Ferry Service is provided inter-island between St. Thomas and St. John. Also, for travel to the British Virgin Islands, ferry service is provided from Red Hook, St. Thomas – minutes away from the hotel or downtown, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.     Ground Transportation     Major auto rental agencies are available at the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas, to include HERTZ, Budget, and Avis. Taxi service is also available at the Cyril E. King Airport to take you to the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort.   Accommodation   St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands     Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort       Reservation booking for the 2017 CERC Institute can be made by contacting the hotel directly toll free at 1 (800) 524-2000 or following the customized web link https://aws.passkey.com/event/14204133/owner/1495924/home Please indicate that the reservation is for the CERC Institute October 18 – 20, 2017. On-line reservation and the toll free number are open 24 hours per day. You may also take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel, as well as the same Institute rate three (3) days prior to the start and three (3) days after the Institute. Reservations must be made by September 18, 2017 to get the Institute rate, subject to availability