The Midwest Bat Working Group (MWBWG) is proud to host our 17th annual meeting in Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 2-4, 2025. The annual meeting provides a venue for participants to present results from studies, provide updates on long- term research projects, and plan future multi-state collaborative endeavors, all on local, regional, and national scales. This meeting is highly valuable to biologists looking to collaborate on research and management of bats, as well as to professionals who promote conservation by enhancing public understanding of bats.
Each year, sponsors play an invaluable role in making the annual MWBWG meeting a success. Donations from sponsors help to keep registration costs low, making it easier for all to attend, especially students and early career professionals. This meeting strives to bring professionals together to work collaboratively towards the conservation of bats, which are facing unprecedented declines, and your contribution helps to make that happen. We greatly appreciate any donation level. Below is a sponsorship form and the associated rewards to help guide your decision.
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Sponsor Level
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Perks
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Donation
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Hoary Bat
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● 3 complimentary in-person or virtual registrations
● Large logo on program and website
● 2 tables in vendor area
● Signage at main registration
● 3 complimentary t-shirts
● Logo advertised at open and close of meeting
● Workshop space provided – limited availability
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$2,000+
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Silver-haired Bat
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● 2 complimentary in-person or virtual registrations
● Large logo on program and website
● 2 tables in vendor area
● Signage at main registration
● 2 complimentary t-shirts
● Logo advertised at opening and closing of meeting
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$1,500
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Indiana Bat
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● 2 complimentary in-person or virtual registrations
● Medium logo on program and website
● 2 tables in vendor area (depending on space and availability)
● Signage at main registration
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$1,000
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Little Brown Bat
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● 1 complimentary in-person or virtual registrations
● Medium logo on program and website
● 1 table in vendor area
● Signage at main registration
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$600
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Tricolored Bat
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● 1 complimentary in-person or virtual registration
● Small logo on program and website
● 1 table in vendor area
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$350
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Big Brown Bat
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● 1 complimentary virtual registration
● Small logo on program and website
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$150
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BECOME A SPONSOR
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
If you are interested in sponsoring the 17th Annual Midwest Bat Working Group meeting and/or being a exhibitor or vendor there are three ways to register.
Sponsor/Vendor Registration Closes: March 1, 2025
Please submit your registration and payment by:
OPTION 1 (PREFERRED) - CREDIT CARD - Register and Pay Online
Click BECOME A SPONSOR above or the "REGISTER" button in the panel to the left, select your vendor/sponsor level, complete the registration form, and follow the prompts to Pay Online with a credit card.
OPTION 2 - CHECK - Register Online & Pay By Check
Click BECOME A SPONSOR above or the "REGISTER" button in the panel to the left, select your vendor/sponsor level, and complete the online registration form.
On the payment page select "Invoice me". An email will be sent to you with instructions for submitting your payment by mail.
Submit payment by check payable to MWBWG or Midwest Bat Working Group
Send your check AND a copy of your invoice to:
Joe Kath - MWBWG President
17 Friars Lane
Springfield, IL 62074
OPTION 3 - If you prefer to send both your completed registration form and payment by "snail" mail DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE and follow the provided instructions.
If you have any questions about being involved with this year's annual Midwest Bat Working Group Meeting please contact Brad Westrich (bwestrich@dnr.in.gov).
Information about the meeting, lodging, a program overview and more will be available on the general MEETING EVENT PAGE.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you.
