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Advancing the National Health Promotion and Health Education Agenda
Through Effective Policies and Practices
24th National Conference on Health Education and Health Promotion
May 23-26, 2006
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Washington, D.C. Exhibitor Prospectus | Exhibitor Space Contract | Submit Contract for Exhibit Space by April 26, 2006. Exhibitor Information, Rules, and RegulationsBooth Price: Academic
Programs: $300.00 Non-Profit Organizations, Government: $500.00 Commercial Organizations: $1,000.00 Set Up: Dismantle: Tuesday, May 23rd - 12 noon - 5:00 pm Thursday, May 25th , 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 24th – 7:00 am – 10:00 am Note: DHPE reserve the right to make changes, for compelling reasons, to the hours and dates set forth above. Such changes will be made known in advance. There is no room to store display material and/or show merchandise in the hotel. At the conclusion of set up, all related equipment, crates, etc. must be removed from premises and returned no earlier than the last day of the exhibit period. Booth
Specifications/Drayage: All
exhibits booths are 8’ x 10'.
Backgrounds not in excess of 8’ high may extend 3’ out from the table backline. However, exhibits built to these
specifications must have unfinished background and extensions draped so they
will not be unsightly. Additional
tables must be requested and will be given strong consideration. A
complete information kit containing all necessary forms for drayage,
electrical, carpeting, price lists, and other requirements will be mailed by
the exhibit contractor to each exhibitor after receipt of a 50% exhibitor
payment. Standard Booth Equipment: All exhibits will be carpeted and equipped with a 6’’ skirted table, and a sign indicating the organization’s name and booth number, unless requested otherwise. Hotel/Sleeping Room Reservations: All exhibitors are eligible to receive the conference room rate of $187.00 plus tax per night at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, (703) 418-1234 or 1(800) 233-1234. Cut-off date for room reservations: April 27, 2006. When making your reservation, cite the “Health Promotion 2006.” See the preliminary program on the DHPE website for additional information. Fire Regulations: Fire ordinances of Arlington, VA prohibit use of any materials not flameproof. Packing containers, etc. may not be stored under tables or behind display. Open flames, butane gas, oxygen tanks, etc. are not permitted. Nothing may be hung directly on booth drapes. Hold Harmless - Liability: DHPE shall not, nor any of its sponsors, officers or agents, be liable for damage or loss to exhibitors’ properties through theft, fire, accident, or any destructive cause. Exhibitors shall insure their own exhibit and display materials. It is agreed that exhibitors assume all responsibility for damage to the exhibit area and they shall indemnify and exempt DHPE and its sponsors from all liability that may ensue from any cause whatsoever, including injury to visitors, exhibitors, or their agents. Hold Harmless - The Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel: The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of injury or damage to exhibitors’ displays, equipment, and other property brought upon the premises of the Hotel and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Hotel, its parent, agents, affiliates, directors, officers, servants, and employees from any and all such losses and claims. Contract: The application and contract for exhibit space, when properly executed by the exhibitor and accepted in writing by DHPE, shall be considered a binding agreement between the parties, subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by DHPE. Agreement to Rules: Each exhibitor and employee agrees to be bound by the Rules and Regulations set forth herein and by all provisions of DHPE and by amendments or additions thereto which may hereafter be established or put into effect by DHPE. All points not covered in the terms of the Agreement or the Exhibit Space Contract may be clarified through correspondence with DHPE. Failure to Occupy Space: Space not occupied by the close of the exhibit installation period will be forfeited by the exhibitor and this space may be resold, reassigned, or used by the exhibit management. Interpretation and Application of Rules and Regulations for Exhibitors: DHPE reserve the right to construe and apply all rules and regulations for exhibitors and, when in the judgment of DHPE exceptions or additions are necessary, the decision of DHPE shall be binding in all instances. Restrictions: DHPE reserves the right to expel, decline or prohibit any exhibit or part of an exhibit or proposed exhibit which is not suitable or in accordance with the ethics of DHPE, or which does not comply with the rules established. DHPE reserve the right to bar any exhibitor. This reservation concerns persons, conduct, printed matter, souvenirs, catalogues, etc. Interference with the light or space of other exhibitors will not be allowed. The placement of all signs, banners and advertising matter shall be subject to approval. Public address systems and sound audio-visual devices may not be used without special permission and, when used, must not interfere with other exhibitors. In the event of any such declination, cancellation, or removal, the contracting parties agree that no liability shall attach to said Associations by reason of any such actions. Payment for Space Cancellation: Under the terms of the contract, the exhibitor agrees to pay fifty percent (50%) of the total retail fee upon assignment of space, and further agrees to submit to DHPE the balance due upon receipt of statement but in no case later than April 24, 2006. It is understood that failure by the exhibitor to remit outstanding balance due DHPE by said date shall render all exhibit agreements between the exhibitor and DHPE invalid and shall constitute forfeiture of all moneys paid under terms of the contract. This contract may be canceled in writing by an exhibitor prior to April 10, 2006, in which case fifty percent (50%) of the total contracted space cost will be retained by DHPE. No cancellation of space contract will be accepted or refunds made after April 25, 2006. Exhibitors may not sublet nor share their space or any part thereof. Inability to Perform: If DHPE should be prevented from conducting the exposition by any cause beyond their control or if they cannot permit the exhibitor to occupy space due to circumstances beyond its control, DHPE will refund to the exhibitor the amount of the rental fee, less a proportionate share of the exposition expenses, and DHPE shall have no further obligation or liability to the exhibitor. |
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