ITASA 2016 West Coast ConferenceSponsorship Packet

Dear Prospective Sponsors, We, the Taiwanese Cultural Society of Stanford University, are a student group that works with the Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Student Association (ITASA) to connect, inspire, and empower the Taiwanese American student community. ITASA is a national organization that hosts three annual regional conferences on various college campuses in the East Coast, the Midwest, and the West Coast. On behalf of the ITASA National Board, we are excited to announce the 2016 West Coast Conference, “Treasure Island,” which we will host on the gorgeous Stanford University campus. Through this three-day inspirational conference, we plan to create an unforgettable experience for all attendees through workshops and activities. We will equip individuals with skills and resources to advance their personal dreams while supporting the Asian Pacific American community at the local and global scale. To achieve our vision, however, we seek your sponsorship. Your generous support will impact over 200 attendees from across the country, representing over 30 Taiwanese American student organizations. Supporting this conference grants you the opportunity to reach out to a group of talented students and increase your company’s visibility and reputation. There are various ways for you to participate, with differing levels of sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Any donations, from food to monetary support, are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. We have created this sponsorship guide that details the benefits of becoming a sponsor and provides information on the conference itself. Please contact our Sponsorship Chair, Christopher Yeh, at chrisyeh@stanford.edu to let us know what you can contribute or if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration and support! We look forward to hearing back from you. Sincerely, Timothy Wu timothy.wu@itasa.org Conference Director

Justin Doong jbdoong@stanford.edu Assistant Conference Director

About the Conference Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) is a national, student-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to:

• Connect Taiwanese American college students from diverse socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds across the country.

• Inspire our participants to think about their identity as Taiwanese Americans, how it relates and affects how they view the world.

• Empower our participants with the resources, through a variety of workshops, to further develop and explore their identity.

For more information, please visit www.itasa.org 2016 West Coast Conference (WCC) This conference will facilitate a space where the Taiwanese community is strengthened through critical exploration and meaningful relationship-building. Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge, networks, and passion to apply their Taiwanese American identity within the Asian Pacific American and the global community. Through guest speakers and workshops, led by inspiring individuals who are active in the Taiwanese American community, attendees will begin their journey and explore all the different possibilities they can pursue in the future.

Theme Statement Centuries ago, Taiwan was given the name 寶島, or “Treasure Island,” for its majestic natural beauty. Today, it is a beacon of democracy in Asia and home to diverse cultures. Now, we (ITASA) are lucky beneficiaries of this exciting Taiwanese heritage. This year at ITASA 2016 West Coast Conference at Stanford University, we aim not to be limited but enriched by our past, and we will keep going until we have each created our own treasure that empowers and animates each of us. Creating our own treasure is crucial yet difficult. One of the greatest modern myths is that of pursuing a proper, adequate life – excelling, but in very normal avenues. Aim above the mean. Stay ahead of the curve. Catch up with the crowd. We are asked to stand out, but not too much – we must place ourselves in front of the mob, but never more than a foot away. The outline of the perfectly adequate life is handed to us as a densely annotated map. Go seek the wealth of great treasure – by all means! Yet these seemingly precious treasures are as common as they come – attend professional school, raise successful children, become a manager, accumulate a sizeable wealth, tenure, marriage, a house … and so on and so forth. It turns out, the difficulty does not lie in the acquisition of treasure, but in identifying what exactly is worthwhile of pursuit – this is what it means to identify and create our own treasure. Thus we chose our theme, “Treasure Island,” as a celebration of the treasure in our shared cultural heritage, reflection on the disenchantment of the frequently traversed road, and testament to the belief that we can create and identify our own unique treasures in life.

Why Sponsor We invite you to help us create a 2016 West Coast Conference that is out of this world! All donations are tax-deductible and will help us cover costs of guest speakers, workshop materials, meals, venues, and other necessary expenses. With over 200 expected undergraduate attendees, your company has the opportunity to recruit students from top-notch universities. We have various levels of sponsorship and each level offers you unique benefits and exposure to the 200+ students. The greater the donation, the greater the impact you can make!

Attendees We are expecting over 200 passionate and motivated undergraduates from various universities such as: • Chapman University • Claremont Colleges • Stanford University • UC Berkeley • UC Davis

• UC Irvine • UC Los Angeles • UC San Diego • University of Southern California • University of Washington

Projected Cost

Item Total Keynote Speakers $3,000.00

Workshop Speakers $1,000.00 Accommodations/ Travel $1,600.00

Conference Packet Materials $10,000.00 Conference T-shirts $1,000.00

Conference Name tags $100.00 Posters/ Banners $240.00

Workshop Materials $650.00 Meals $2,000.00

Banquet Venue $10,000.00 Banquet Catering $2,000.00

Miscellaneous $1,000.00 Grand Total $32,590.00

Levels of Sponsorship We have four different levels of sponsorship, allowing you to select the one best suited to your needs. We accept both monetary and material donations in the form of food and beverages.

Benefits to your Company Bronze

$500 - 1,499 Silver

$1,500 - 2,499 Gold

$2,500 - 4,499 Platinum $4,500+

Advertisement in conference program business card size

quarter page (2.75” x 4.25”)

half page (4.25” x 5.5”)

full page (8.5” x 5.5”)

Company logo displayed on conference website * * * * Distribution of company promotional materials at registration * * * * Company logo displayed on all event posters * * * Opportunity for representatives to speak at banquet * * Company logo on all event publications * * Verbal recognition during dinners/banquet * * Company logo printed on the T-shirt * Company banner displayed in conference room (must be provided) * Acknowledged as a leading sponsor during the conference *

Individual Sponsor We welcome all friends, family, and individuals who wish to contribute smaller amounts. Your gifts and generosity will be recognized on our conference program and on our website. If your organization is unable to meet our sponsorship levels, we offer advertising space in our conference program, which is given to each of the 200+ conference attendees.

Conference Program Ad Rates for Individuals

Full Page (8.5" x 5.5") $300 Half Page (4.25" x 5.5") $200

Quarter Page (2.75” x 4.25”) $150

Thank you Thank you in advance for your support! The Stanford ITASA 2016 West Coast Conference Team greatly appreciates any and all in-kind donations and contributions. With your sponsorship, ITASA will be able to strengthen the collegiate Taiwanese American community and help each attendee find their own treasure!

Contact us

For General Inquiries Timothy Wu Conference Director timothy.wu@itasa.org

Justin Doong Assistance Director jbdoong@stanford.edu

For Sponsorship Inquiries Christopher Yeh Chair of Finance chrisyeh@stanford.edu

Michelle Guo Assistant Chair of Finance mguo95@stanford.edu