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For Application and Contract for Exhibit Space at the 2009 AAGP Annual Meeting, please see Exhibitor Prospectus PDF in this section of the aagpmeeting.org website.

EXHIBIT DATES AND TIMES
(Dates and times are subject to change.)

Exhibitor Set-Up
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 -- 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday, March 5, 2009 -- 8:00am – 2:00pm

Exhibit Hours
Thursday, March 5, 2009 -- 4:00pm - 5:30pm, Grand Opening
Friday, March 6, 2009 -- 9:00am - 5:15pm
Exhibit Hall Break -- 9:00am - 10:00am
Exhibit Hall Break -- 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- 6:30am - 4:30pm
Exhibit Hall Breakfast -- 6:30am - 7:30am
Exhibit Hall Break -- 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Dismantle
Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- 12:00pm – 8:00pm

EXHIBIT SPACE ISLAND SPACE
Island booths are four or more 10' x 10' booths in a square or rectangle. Island booths are open on all four sides. However, please design your island to be "see-through." Please contact Wendy Stevens for further details and approval of design. Maximum height is 18 feet. No furniture or drape is provided with an island space.

BOOTHS (CORNER, PERIMETER, AND NON-PERIMETER)
A booth is 10' x 10', and limited to 8' in height. Corner booths are standard booths with traffic on two sides. Corner booths may drop the side rail separating their booth from the side aisle. Booths are not equipped with any furniture. Each booth will have an 8' drape behind it and 3' draped side rails. The company ID sign is included in booth price, but you may order additional signs from Hargrove, Inc. at your own cost. All furniture and services are at your own cost.

TABLETOPS
The package provides one 6' table (skirted in show color), one chair, and a company ID sign affixed to the front of your table. The display MUST fit on the top of the table and is limited to 4' in height from the table's surface. If your exhibit requires electrical power, you must order it from the appropriate vendor at your own cost.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Exhibitors are encouraged to register in advance; a registration form will be included in the exhibitor service kit. Badges can be picked up onsite.

Exhibiting companies will receive two (2) Exhibitor Personnel badges for a tabletop exhibit or for each 10' x 10' space. These badges allow entry into the hall only. Additional exhibitor badges may be purchased for $40 each. To register for an exhibitor badge, an individual must be an employee of the exhibiting company. All other personnel must be paid registrants of the Annual Meeting. There will be a $20 charge for replacement badges onsite.

Conference Registration
Exhibiting companies do not receive any conference registrations with their tabletop or booth(s) as part of their exhibiting fee, (unless a Platinum or Gold Sponsorship Package has been purchased). Those who want to attend the conference must register and pay the registration fee. Registration forms will be available on this web site and in the Advance Program (available September 2008).

Press Registration
AAGP welcomes press coverage of its Annual Meeting, and invites journalists to apply for complimentary registration. Complimentary press registration is limited to working journalists of The general and mental health/medical/aging press. Press registration will not be extended to management, publishing, marketing, advertising, public relations, or administrative staff, or to organizations that primarily produce continuing medical education (CME) audio/audiovisual, electronic, or print resources. Press credentials are required. Please contact Kate McDuffie at Kmcduffie@aagponline.org for further information.

Assignment of Space
Space will be assigned beginning October 30, 2008. Applications for priority assignment space must be received by October 15, 2008. Space assignments will be determined according to preferences listed on the application and the date of submission. If all preferences noted on an application have been assigned, AAGP Exhibit Management will determine the assignment. Applications received after October 15, 2008 will be assigned space on a first come, first-served basis.

CANCELLATION
Cancellation or reductions in space and refund is subject to the following conditions: Exhibitors shall give written notice of cancellation to Wendy Stevens. If written notice is received more than 60 days prior to show opening, total money less a 50% cancellation fee will be refunded to Exhibitor; no refunds will be allowed for any cancellation less than 90 days prior to the opening of the Show and SHOW MANAGEMENT reserves the right to re-sell space.

BOOTH PRICING and SELECTION
All booths are 10' x 10' unless otherwise noted.

Standard inline booth(s) around perimeter of exhibit hall; bounded by side aisle only
$1,900 (Before 9/28)
$2,000 (On or After 9/29)

Corner or non-perimeter booth(s)
$2,200 (Before 9/28)
$2,300 (On or After 9/29)

Island(s): 20' x 20'
$8,400 (Before 9/28)
$8,800 (On or After 9/29)

Island(s): 20' x 30'
$12,075 (Before 9/28)
$12,600 (On or After 9/29)

Island(s): 30' x 30'
$17,100 (Before 9/28)
$18,000 (On or After 9/29)

Table top (6' wide)
$875 (Before 9/28)
$900 (On or After 9/29)

Non-profit organization/Federal/ State/Local government (table top)
$525 (Before 9/28)
$550 (On or After 9/29)

Non-profit organization/Federal/State/Local government (Standard inline)
$1,250 (Before 9/28)
$1,300 (On or After 9/29)

CONTACT INFORMATION

Exhibit Sales Management
TALLEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
Wendy Stevens
Trade Show Manager
19 Mantua Road
Mt. Royal, NJ 08061
TEL: (856) 423-7222, ext. 262
EMAIL:wstevens@talley.com

Terri Sullivan
Sales Associate
19 Mantua Road
Mt. Royal, NJ 08061
TEL: (856) 423-7222, ext. 114
EMAIL:tsullivan@talley.com

Decorator
Hargrove
One Hargrove Drive
Lanham, MD 20706
301-306-4621

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AAGP/GMHF Corporate Advisory Council

What is the Corporate Advisory Council?
The AAGP/GMHF Corporate Advisory Council provides a unique forum for leaders of the Association, Foundation, and industry to discuss the issues impacting older adults with mental illnesses and health care professionals in the field of geriatric psychiatry.

How does membership in the Corporate Advisory Council help my company?
Membership in the Corporate Advisory Council provides an opportunity to share a vision and mission with a community dedicated to providing optimal treatment and care for late life mental disorders. Together with the leaders in the geriatric psychiatry community, Corporate Advisory Council members help society succeed in providing effective care and investing in the future for the patients we serve.

What is the AAGP?
AAGP's membership includes 2,000 geriatric psychiatrists and other individuals dedicated to the treatment of late life mental disorders. AAGP is the principal organization representing clinicians, researchers, and educators specialized in late life mental illness. In addition to the premier education event, the AAGP Annual Meeting, and the publication of the leading geriatric psychiatry journal, American Journal for Geriatric Psychiatry, the AAGP produces numerous educational programs, has a robust government affair's initiative, and is called upon the media to provide expert opinion.

What is the GMHF?
The GMHF is the only foundation solely dedicated to late life mental illness. The GMHF produces and disseminates consumer education materials on mental health and older adults. What are the Benefits of the Corporate Advisory Council
As a member of the Corporate Advisory Council, your company will receive benefits to promote a collaborative relationship with the AAGP and the GMHF.

• Invitation to attend Corporate Advisory Council Meeting
• Complimentary registration to the AAGP Annual Meeting
• Recognition of Corporate Advisory Council membership on company's staff badges at AAGP Annual Meeting
• Exhibit Booth Recognition Signage
• Acknowledgement on the AAGP website as a member of the Corporate
• A plaque recognizing your company as a member of the AAGP Corporate Advisory Council
• Complimentary subscriptions (one/each) to the AAGP Journal (American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry) and newsletter (Geriatric Psychiatry News)

How does my company become a member?
Membership in the Corporate Advisory Council is on an annual basis (calendar year). The cost for a one-year membership is $20,000. An application form is attached. Since many companies have their own processes, please contact Christine deVries to further discuss the logistics (see below).

Who should I contact for more information?
For further information, contact AAGP Executive Vice President/CEO Christine M. deVries at cdevries@aagponline.org or at (301) 654-7850.

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