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<p class=MsoPlainText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;
mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>== Attendance Is Up ==<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>It is now the 25th of August and AstriCon is filling up
fast.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We have already expanded our
room block at the conference hotel twice and we now have some 165 registered
for the event.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We started out hoping
we could fill our basic room block and now are contemplating finding a backup
hotel!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Daily registrations have expanded dramatically over the past
week.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Our July average was 2.2 new
attendees each business day.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The
first half of August averaged 3.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>The past week has averaged 7 and continues to grow. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you plan on attending (and not sponsoring or exhibiting)
you should sign up very soon.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We
will reach the limit on attendees for the Tutorials very soon and we may have
to limit the main conference as well.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal'>== Last Chance <span class=GramE>To</span> Exhibit ==<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If your company has any interest in exhibiting at AstriCon
you need to act now.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We are 30 days
from the show and I need to provide the hotel with a final layout for the
tradeshow by the end of August.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you would like the opportunity to present your products
and services to over 200 <span class=GramE>qualified</span> VoIP fanatics,
please contact me as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;
mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>== Sold Items == <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We have a number of sponsorships which are no longer
available.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The T-Shirt and the
Excursion/Party have both sold, and we are down to only one Platinum
sponsorship space.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We still have
several other ala carte items you may want to consider:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>-
The Binder<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>-
The Folio/Notepad<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>-
The Canvas/Nylon Tote Bag<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>-
The Opening Reception<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;
mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>== Additional Sponsorship/Display Options ==<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We have decided to add several new exhibition options.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We are offering a sponsorship of the badges (the attendee
badges that are worn around the neck) for $1250.00 USD.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This would include the right to place
literature (up to 5 pages) in the attendee packet, a spot at the trade show to
put up a literature rack (i.e. a small portion of either floor space or a
portion of a table) plus a card placed in the badge holder.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>(You would need to provide us with the
badge-holder cards prior to the event.)<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>This option includes one <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Vendor</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Pass</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> to the event.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We also have three days of coffee breaks ($1500/day), three
days of breakfast ($1500/day).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This
gives you the right to include literature in the attendee packet and to place
literature at the event (as described above).<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Signs would be placed at the breakfast
and/or break acknowledging/thanking you for sponsoring the event.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Your logo would be prominently
displayed.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This option includes one
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Vendor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Pass</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> to the event.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We also have a simple display option.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This is generally for those who can't
attend but want to display literature or have their materials included in the
packet.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>It costs $1000.00 and
includes inclusion of literature and/or CD/DVD-ROM in the attendee packet plus
a small literature display at the trade show (either a literature rack or a
portion of a table).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This option
does not include admission.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Another option is door-prizes.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you wanted to offer one or more of
your products as a door prize, we will be announcing door prizes at several
points during the Conference day.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>Like the display option, this would give you the right to add materials
to the attendee packet.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You would
still have to pay to attend the show.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>You would get to hand-out the prize in person and we would give you a
brief introduction.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This option is
$1000.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Please contact me if you have any questions or would like a
copy of the sponsorship agreement.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><br>
Steven Sokol<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span class=SpellE><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>AstrCon</span></font></span><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Organizer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>Steven Sokol<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>Owner/Manager<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>Phone:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>816.822.1807<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>IaxTel: 700.613.9004<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>Web:<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>http://www.sokol-associates.com<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>ASK ME ABOUT AstriCon 2004!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>http://www.astricon.net/<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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