Registration

The entire cost of the Annual Meeting is underwritten by the participants -- no portion of Association dues is allocated for Annual Meeting expenses.  The registration fee includes speakers' expenses, audio/visual equipment, entertainment, flowers and other decor, stationery and printing costs for programs, Web site development, staff travel and all office costs incurred in planning and coordinating the Annual Meeting.

(Please register by January 19, 2010 to qualify for special advance registration fees.)

*Non-member companies may attend one Meeting to become familiar with the Association. The difference between member and non-member registration fees is applicable to dues if received within ninety (90) days of the end of the Meeting.

Since The Institute must make firm financial commitments based on indicated attendance well in advance of the Meeting, we ask that you complete the online Registration Form on the Web site and submit it to VI Headquarters at your earliest convenience.

Golf and Meeting Sponsorships

Golf Sponsorships

Promote your Company on the Golf Course by sponsoring one of the 18 holes!  This is a fantastic way to give your Company special recognition and to help create a memorable golf game!  The cost is $200 per hole.  Please check the appropriate box on the registration form if you’d like to take advantage of this great opportunity!  This sponsorship will include signage with your company name and logo at one of the 18 holes.  Please send your company logo to VI Headquarters in a .jpeg format.  You will receive other special recognition as noted below.

Meeting Sponsorships

Active and Associate members will have the opportunity to contribute any dollar amount toward the meeting. Since the entire cost of the Annual Meeting is underwritten by the participants, your support will enable VI to continue to maintain registration fees at an affordable rate, obtain the best speakers possible and plan for a memorable Tuesday night event! Remember, no amount is too small and all contributions will be used to create the very best meeting possible! Please check the appropriate box on the registration form if you would like to become a meeting sponsor.

Sponsorship Recognition

As a golf or meeting sponsor, your Company will receive special recognition in the Annual Meeting Program, on posted signs throughout the Meeting and from the podium during the Meeting.  You will also wear a “Sponsor” ribbon at the Meeting and be recognized in the Annual Meeting wrap-up sent to all members and also housed on the VI Web site!

All registrations must be in writing and will not be processed without payment. Registration fees are refundable through February 9th less a $100 processing fee. After February 9th, cancellation fees increase to $500 and become non-refundable after February 19th. Please remember to register for the Meeting at the same time you make your hotel reservations. For your convenience, we accept American Express, Visa and MasterCard. Checks are also accepted.

To register online for the Meeting, click on the MEETING REGISTRATION FORM. All available activities are listed on the form or you can print one from the Web site. Complete the paper copy and return to:

Donna Smith
The Vinegar Institute
P.O. Box 102645
Atlanta, Georgia   30368-2654
Fax: (404) 252-0774
E-mail: dsmith@kellencompany.com