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Industry
Support
2007
Sponsors | 2008
Sponsors
Dear Potential Sponsor,
The Pacific Coast Surgical Association 79th Annual
Scientific Meeting will be held President’s Day
weekend, February 15-18, 2008, at the Hotel del Coronado
on Coronado Island, San Diego, California. The PCSA
would like to cordially invite you to take advantage
of this opportunity and have a presence at our Annual
Meeting.
The PCSA is the oldest and most distinguished surgical
society in the Western United States consisting of
some 600 members from California, Oregon, Washington,
Alaska, Hawaii and also British Columbia. Given that
one of the most important goals in our field is to
improve patient care by sharing new research findings
including clinical, basic science and technological
advances, your company 's support plays a critical
role in helping our members to meet this goal.
By participating in our Annual Meeting, you will have
a number of opportunities throughout the meeting to
interact with the surgeons, beginning with the New
Members’ Welcome Reception on Friday evening;
during a refreshment break at the Scientific Meeting;
and by participating in the PCSA Social Activities
such as the Fun Run, Golf or the Tennis Tournament.
We also encourage Industry Supporters to attend the
scientific sessions.
Company representative(s) will also be invited to
meet with PCSA’s leadership at the Industry Support
Luncheon, where we can personally thank you for your
participation and receive your feedback.
Our goal is to provide a number of networking opportunities
for you as our industry supporter.
We hope that you will see value in showcasing your
company at the 2008 Annual Meeting and broaden your
exposure to PCSA members and, in turn, help PCSA members
learn more about your work in the industry. If you
would like to participate in the PCSA 2008 Annual Meeting,
please complete the enclosed form and return it to
Erin Quinn, our Exhibits and Sponsorship Coordinator,
at the indicated address by November 16, 2007.
I am always available to discuss potential opportunities
with you and to provide information about the PCSA,
its membership and activities, please feel free to
contact me at 310-222-2701 or Erin Quinn at 312-202-5034
/ equinn@facs.org.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and we
hope you will add the PCSA to your annual marketing
plan.
With best regards,
Bruce E. Stabile, MD,
FACS, 2008 PCSA President
2008
INDUSTRY SUPPORT LEVELS
ABOUT PCSA
Mission and Purpose:
PCSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established
in 1925, to advance the science and practice of surgery.
Our Association’s 579 members are community
and academic surgeons who reside in the Pacific Coast
area. Members come from one of four Caucuses: Southern
California, Northern California, Oregon/Hawaii, and
Washington/British Columbia/Alaska.
We hold an Annual Scientific Meeting every February
over President’s Day weekend to keep our member
surgeons up-to-date on the latest in medical research
and clinical practice. High quality presentations cover
general and specialty surgery and AMA PRA Category
1 Credit™ is offered. Most of our presentations
are published each year in the Archives of Surgery
that reaches 22,500 readers in 85 countries each month.
Meeting Attendees
The total attendance at the 2007 PCSA Annual Meeting
was 336 with 210 surgeons. The number of surgeons at
the PCSA Annual Meeting continues to grow and a record
number is expected to attend the 2008 Annual Meeting
at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.
Why Participate?
By participating in the Annual Meeting, you will have
a number of opportunities to interact with our surgeons
at major West Coast hospitals and academic institutions.
You can broaden your exposure to PCSA members by taking
part in the social activities, showcasing your products
and services during the exhibits, and participating
in the Industry Support Luncheon with the leadership
of PCSA.
Networking Opportunities during the meeting:
Friday, February 15
Welcome Reception
Saturday, February 16
Continental Breakfast
Scientific Sessions
Morning Refreshment Break
Industry Support Luncheon
Sunday, February 17
Continental Breakfast
Scientific Sessions
Morning Refreshment Break
Golf Tournament
Tennis Tournament
Fun Run
President’s Banquet
Monday, February 18
Continental Breakfast
Morning Refreshment Break
Exhibits
Exhibits will be located in the same area as the e-poster
sessions, continental breakfasts and coffee breaks
in order to assure maximum exhibitor exposure to
the attendees.
Exhibitor Setup
Friday, February 15 1:00pm-5:00pm
Exhibit Hours
Saturday, February 16 7:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 17 6:45am-10:45am
Monday, February 18 6:45am-10:30am
Exhibitor Teardown
Monday, February 18 10:30am-12:00pm
Please note that in order for a company to provide
an Educational Grant and/or a Sponsorship Opportunity
they must be an exhibitor at the PCSA Annual Meeting.
The only exception is the Level V Educational Grant
at $2,000.
Industry Support
Educational Grants
The PCSA's mission is to advance the science and practice
of surgery. Education during the Annual Meeting help
the members gain knowledge of the current medical and
scientific issues.
The Scientific Program of the 79th Annual PCSA Meeting
has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medication Education through
the joint sponsorship of the American College of Surgeons
and the Pacific Coast Surgical Association.
Level I Educational Grant - $12,000
This is an educational grant to support the Scientific
Program of the 79th Annual Pacific Coast Surgical
Association Meeting and the President’s Forum:
The Future of Surgery in the Healthcare Revolution.
The Forum will feature a panel of experts who will
discuss issues facing practicing surgeons. This year’s
distinguished list of participants in the President’s
Forum are Dr. Tom Russell, Executive Director of
the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Bill Plested,
President of the American Medical Association, Dr.
Frank Lewis, Executive Director of the American Board
of Surgery, and Dr. Haile Debas, Executive Director
of Global Health Science and Dean Emeritus of the
UCSF School of Medicine. Sponsor will receive recognition
from the podium, through event signage, in the Scientific
Program Book and in the Spring Newsletter. Sponsor
will also receive a complimentary link on the PCSA
website.
(Limit 1 Sponsor)
Level II Educational Grant - $8,500
This is an educational grant to support the Scientific
Program of the 79th Annual Pacific Coast Surgical
Association Meeting and the Residents’ Forum.
The Residents’ Forum is a group presentation
of the top-scoring Resident papers. The presentation
by each Resident is judged on clarity, focus, and
scientific relevance to surgical practice. Sponsor
will receive recognition from the podium, through
event signage, in the Scientific Program Book and
the Spring Newsletter. Sponsor will also receive
a complimentary link on the PCSA website.
(Limit 1 Sponsor)
Level III Educational Grant - $5,000
This is an educational grant to support the Scientific
Program of the 79th Annual Pacific Coast Surgical
Association Meeting and the Scientific Panel. A selected
group of panelists will feature a focused scientific
topic that is determined by the PCSA Program Committee
and chaired by a PCSA member expert. Sponsors will
receive recognition from the podium, through event
signage, in the Scientific Program Book and the Spring
Newsletter. Sponsors will also receive a complimentary
link on the PCSA website.
Level IV Educational Grant - $3,500
This is an educational grant to support the Scientific
Program of the 79th Annual Pacific Coast Surgical
Association Meeting and co-sponsor of the E-Poster
Reception which is held in conjunction with the e-poster
presentations. There were 31 presentations in 2007.
Sponsors will receive recognition from the podium,
through event signage, in the Scientific Program
Book and the Spring Newsletter. Sponsors will also
receive a complimentary link on the PCSA website.
Level V Educational Grant - $2,000
These are an educational grant to support the Scientific
Program of the 79th Annual Pacific Coast Surgical
Association Meeting. Sponsors will receive recognition
from the podium, through event signage, in the Scientific
Program Book and the Spring Newsletter. Sponsors
will also receive a complimentary link on the PCSA
website.
Exhibits
The exhibit area at the PCSA Annual Meeting is an
integral part of the meeting. This is where members
have an opportunity to learn about your product or
service. Continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks,
and the e-poster session are in the exhibit area.
Level I Exhibit Fee - $3,000
- Tabletop exhibit space throughout the meeting
with a complimentary identification sign.
- Annual Meeting Registration for 4 representatives.
- Invitation for 4 representatives to the Welcome
and New Members’ Dinner at SeaWorld on Friday
evening, 2/15/08.
- Invitation for 4 representatives to the President’s
Banquet on Sunday evening, 2/17/08.
- Invitation for 4 representatives to the Industry
Support Appreciation Luncheon with PCSA leadership
and other key volunteer members on Saturday, 2/16/08.
- Opportunity to purchase event tickets for the
PCSA Social Activities (Fun Run, Tennis & Golf).
- Welcome to attend the Scientific Sessions, President’s
Address, President’s Forum, and the Scientific
and Residents’ panels.
- Complimentary link on the PCSA website.
- Vendor distribution of one PCSA approved insert
with registration materials. (Per ACCME regulations,
insert
to pertain to the company and not on a specific
product)
Level II Exhibit Fee - $2,500
- Tabletop exhibit space throughout the meeting with
a complimentary identification sign.
- Annual Meeting Registration for 2 representatives.
- Invitation for 2 representatives to the Welcome
and New Members’ Dinner at SeaWorld on Friday
evening, 2/15/08.
- Invitation for 2 representatives to the Industry
Support Appreciation Luncheon with PCSA leadership
and other key volunteer members on Saturday, 2/16/08.
- Opportunity to purchase event tickets for the
PCSA Social Activities (Fun Run, Tennis & Golf).
- Welcome to attend the Scientific Sessions, President’s
Address, President’s Forum, and the Scientific
and Residents’ panels.
- Complimentary link on the PCSA website.
Level III Exhibit Fee - $2,000
- Tabletop exhibit space throughout the meeting with
a complimentary identification sign.
- Invitation for 1 representative to the Industry
Support Appreciation Luncheon with PCSA leadership
and other
key volunteer members on Saturday, 2/16/08.
- Opportunity to purchase event tickets for the
PCSA Social Activities (Fun Run, Tennis & Golf).
- Welcome to attend the Scientific Sessions, President’s
Address, President’s Forum, and the Scientific
and Residents’ panels.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Social events during the Annual Meeting allow PCSA
members to interact with their colleagues and industry
partners. Specialty items allow members to commemorate
the Annual Meeting. Both types of opportunities provide
our industry sponsors with greater visibility throughout
the event.
Level I - Registration Bag - $3,000
Sponsorship of the PCSA Registration Bag will include
the following:
- Recognition from the podium, through event signage,
in the Scientific Program Book and the Spring Newsletter.
- Complimentary link on PCSA website.
- Opportunity to donate prizes for the Passport
to Prizes Program. Prizes must be educational
and are
subject to PCSA approval.
- Company name and logo on PCSA Registration
Bag.
(Limit 1 Sponsor)
Level II - Lanyards - $1,500
Sponsorship of the PCSA Lanyards will include the following:
- Recognition from the podium, through event signage,
in the Scientific Program Book and the Spring Newsletter.
- Complimentary link on PCSA website.
- Opportunity to donate prizes for the Passport
to Prizes Program. Prizes must be educational
and are
subject to PCSA approval.
- Company name and logo on the lanyards that
will be distributed at registration.
(Limit 1 Sponsor)
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