COMING SOON..........
One Industry….One Goal….One Place......

The MAY EVENT

The USRA presents an Industry Production
Opening May 4-6, 2010
The Westin Mission Hills in Palm Desert, CA
Uniting the Shoe Industry

Dear Manufacturer,

We would like to invite you to be a Sponsor of the 17th annual May Event. The Event will be held on May 4, 5 & 6, 2010 at the Westin Mission Hills in Palm Desert, CA. The May Event is a unique Event which brings Retailers, Vendor Executives, and Sales Representatives together to network and do business in a relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is to strengthen and enhance the Partnerships so vital in the industry today.

This is all done in a beautiful resort setting. Our annual Golf Tournament and Service Day all take place on the first morning. The seminar portion begins on that afternoon with an amazing Keynote Speaker or Panel followed by Networking and Orders. The evening starts with our Cocktail Party, Banquet Dinner, Golf Awards and networking. Day Two is our day for interaction through Panels and/or Workshops where attendees hear from our industry’s strongest and most knowledgeable, another Cocktail Party, Banquet Dinner and more networking. The last day finishes off this amazing event with another Dynamic Speaker. The information received at this unique Event can be used in all aspects of the Shoe Industry.

May Event Sponsors are advertised in the publicity regarding this year’s May Event (Newsletters, Websites, Email Blasts, Footwear Plus, Footwear Insight and our May Event mailings). The list of Retailers who attend this Event is extremely impressive. Many Sponsors participate in an optional 5% Discount Program. A list of these participants is mailed out to all Retail Attendees and is listed in the Event booklet.

Enclosed you will find Sponsorship information and forms. Please fill the forms out completely and return them along with your $4000 payment. Please note that Sponsors receive 2 rooms (single occupancy) with their package. Due to space limitations and to ensure your company is listed in our advertising, it is imperative that you return your forms and payment immediately.

If you need further information or should have any questions, please do not hesitate to call on me at 818-703-6062 or email me at Linda@USRAonline.org.

Sincerely,
Linda Hauss
USRA Executive Director

One Industry….One Goal….One Place......

Also, Thank You to Parcel Management Group!!

COMING SOON..........
One Industry….One Goal….One Place......

The MAY EVENT

The USRA presents an Industry Production
OPENING May 4-6, 2010
The Westin Mission Hills – Palm Desert, CA

$4000 Sponsorship Fee
$500 Advertising Fee DUE NOW (credit applied toward total payment)
Previously, we’ve SOLD OUT, Sign up early to insure space availability
Form & Advertising Fee must be received by November 1, 2009
& Balance Paid by January 31, 2010
*Non-Refundable Advertising Fee

Your 2010 May Event Sponsorship Package includes:

2 Deluxe Accommodations (single occupancy) (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Continental Breakfasts (Wednesday & Thursday)

Cocktail Hours & Banquet Dinners (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Golf Tournament with Cart (Tuesday – Shotgun start)
Your company name will be listed on a tee sign during the Tournament
(This Tournament is for Attendees ONLY – NO OUTSIDE GUESTS PERMITTED)

Display Table (Entire 3 days)
Each Sponsor receives ONE six foot table to display shoes
Only the brand sponsored may be displayed

Advertising
Your company will be advertised in USRA publicity regarding this Event
(Newsletters, Email Blasts, Websites, Footwear Plus,
Footwear Insight & May Event Mailings)

Program Booklet Listing
All Sponsors will be listed in the Event Program Booklet that will
be given to all May Event Attendees and on the Event Power Point Presentation.

COMING SOON..........
One Industry….One Goal….One Place......

The MAY EVENT

The USRA presents an Industry Production
OPENING May 4-6, 2010
The Westin Mission Hills – Palm Desert, CA

Your $4000 Package includes:
The opportunity to network with some of the industry’s strongest
Independent Retailers & Vendors.

Day One

Golf Tournament with Cart & Lunch shotgun start 7am
Or participation in our very rewarding Service Day
Seminars + Workshops + Networking with Retailers & Vendors
Hosted Cocktail Party + Banquet Dinner + Evening Entertainment
2 Deluxe Accommodations (Single Occupancy)

Day Two

Continental Breakfast + Lunch + Banquet Dinner
Seminars + Workshops + Networking with Retailers & Vendors
Hosted Cocktail Party + Evening Entertainment
2 Deluxe Accommodations (Single Occupancy)

Day Three

Continental Breakfast
Seminars + Networking with Retailers & Vendors
CPED Points for the entire Event

Ask about special rates for early arrival
Contact the USRA Office for further info.

Please note date change – May 4-6 2010 are the correct dates.

There's No Business Like Shoe Business……
There’s No People Like Shoe People!!

COMING SOON..........
One Industry….One Goal….One Place......

The MAY EVENT

The USRA presents an Industry Production
OPENING May 4-6, 2010
The Westin Mission Hills – Palm Desert, CA

WHAT DO VENDORS GET AT THE MAY EVENT????

•Deluxe accommodations (single occupancy) Tues & Wed nights at an amazing resort, Tues Golf Tournament, Tues & Wed dinners, Tues & Wed Cocktail Parties, Wed lunch, Wed & Thurs Continental Breakfast, All Seminars, Workshops & Networking.

•All Vendors are created equal
Each Sponsor receives ONE 6 foot table to display their shoes

•Learn from knowledgeable & exciting Speakers

•Learn from leading Industry Executives

•Utilize the resources of the Shoe Industry’s strongest Independent Retailers & Vendors.

•The Chance to:
•Connect with Unfamiliar Retailers
•Network with Retailers
•Network with other Vendors

•CPED’s have the opportunity to earn continuing education points

•A place to brainstorm, share ideas, problem solve and offer support & guidance to one another. It is a place where all walls are dropped and we become one industry all working together for a common cause -- keeping the Independent Shoe Retailer alive and growing.

•The chance to display shoes for the entire 3 day Event

•Another opportunity to receive orders in hand

•The opportunity to meet new & interesting people

•The appreciation of Retailers – Retail Attendees truly appreciate the Vendors who are there supporting the Retailers. There is a special connection, a loyalty, made at this Event. Retailers have the opportunity to see many Vendors they may not see at the shows and vice-versa. Due to the unique environment of the May Event, attendees find themselves doing business without even realizing it.

•Instead of just attending a Business Meeting, the May Event has become a group of friends getting together to discuss business
Selling shoes is not the focus of the Event, it is a bonus!

If you’ve never personally attended this Event, you MUST attend this year. The May Event is a very unique and beneficial Event. It is the only one like it within the shoe industry. Until you have actually attended this amazing Event, you cannot understand the incredible benefits it has to offer. The networking and connections made there cannot be compared -- It is an Event not to be missed!!

RETAIL ATTENDEES MAY EVENT 2006-2009

First Name:

Last Name:

Title:

Email:

Your Phone:

Your Fax:

Company Name:

Website:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Co Phone:

Co Fax:

Approx Number of Attendees

Approx number of rooms needed

Please Send Invoice to:

Contact listed

See Below

Contact Name:

Email:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Thank you for your support.

Please email this form to Linda@USRAonline.org or fax to 818-703-6063