The Midwest Bat Working Group (MWBWG) is proud to host our 16th annual meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 3-4, 2024.
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 those with tight budgets to attend. This meeting strives to bring professionals together to work collaboratively towards the conservation of animals 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.
Exhibitor/Vendor spaces will be available at the meeting and evening social location. Each exhibitor/vendor space will include a table and 2 chairs. If your space will require electricity or additional chairs, please indicate your needs by answering the questions in the registration form.
*NOTE: Annual membership dues are separate from meeting registration fees.
| Sponsor/Vendor Options |
Donation |
Virtual Sponsor
- 1 complimentary virtual registration
- Small logo on program and website
|
$150 |
Bronze Sponsor
- 1 table in vendor area
- 1 complimentary in-person or virtual registration
- Small logo on program and website
|
$350 |
Silver Sponsor
- 1 to 2 tables in vendor area
- 2 complimentary in-person or virtual registrations
- Medium logo on program and website
- Signage in main registration area
|
$600 |
Gold Sponsor
- 1 to 2 tables in vendor area
- 2 complimentary in-person or virtual registrations
- 2 complimentary t-shirts
- Large logo on program, website, and back of t-shirt
- Logo advertised at open and close of meeting
- Signage in main registration area
|
$1,200 |
Diamond Sponsor
- 1 to 2 tables in vendor area
- 3 complimentary in-person or virtual registrations
- 3 complimentary t-shirts
- Full-size logo on program, website, and back of t-shirt
- Logo advertised at open and close of meeting
- Signage in main registration area
- Buffet lunch, evening poster session sponsor, or similar
- Please contact meeting hosts to discuss options prior to registration (sstankavich@batcon.org and joseph.johnson@uc.edu)
|
$2,000+ |
The Lukuru Foundation has generously offered to match sponsorships up to a total of $10,000!
REGISTER
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
If you are interested in sponsoring the 16th 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, 2024
Please submit your registration and payment by:
OPTION 1 (PREFERRED) - CREDIT CARD - Register and Pay Online
Click 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 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 Sarah Stankavich and Joseph Johnson.
Information about the meeting, lodging, a program overview and more will eventually be announced and made available on the general MEETING EVENT PAGE or by downloading the MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT.
This year's meeting host is the Ohio Bat Working Group.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you.
