RULES & REGULATIONS
Registration
Register online at
www.OhioCreditUnions.org/ZENITH.htm beginning Dec. 20.
Registration deadline is April 12, 2010. To insure your
information is in the on-site brochure, register before
April 5, 2010.
Admission to the Expo Hall
Exhibitors must wear the name badges provided by the Ohio
Credit Union League at all times while in the Expo Hall.
Exhibitors are invited to attend sessions, but may not make
direct contact regarding your products and services outside
the Expo Hall and CEO Reception (this includes
announcements, unsolicited conversations regarding your
business, and distribution of promotional materials).
Security
Security will be provided at the Expo Hall Wednesday, April
14, through Friday, April 16. The Ohio Credit Union League,
Duke Energy Convention Center, and George E. Fern Co. will
take reasonable caution to protect exhibitors against
damages or loss during the show. However, the Ohio Credit
Union League, the Duke Energy Convention Center, and George
E. Fern Co. assume no liability for damage, destruction,
loss, or theft of exhibitor property.
Official Show Decorator
Our official show decorator is George E. Fern Co. Your booth
will include an 8’ backdrop, 3’ side rails, 6'
skirted table, chair, and 7" x 44"
signage. Additional items such as tables, chairs, and other
amenities are available through the show decorator. George
E. Fern Co. contact information will be provided with your
registration confirmation.
Prizes
Exhibitors are welcome to offer prize drawings during the
show to encourage visitors to your booth. Time will be
allotted at the end of Friday Expo Hall Luncheon on April 16
for prize drawings. Each exhibitor will receive a sign upon
registering on-site on which to display their prizes and the
winners’ names. This will encourage visitors to circulate
one last time to the different exhibits. A prize board will
be posted outside the expo hall after it closes so attendees
can see the winners. Exhibitors are responsible for delivery
of any prizes not collected by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April
16, 2010, and listing their winners on the prize board.
Lodging
Special convention rates are available for Expo Hall
participants at a hotel located near the Duke Energy
Convention Center. Hotel information will be provided with
your registration confirmation, and will appear on
www.OhioCreditUnions.org/ZENITH.htm.
Attendee
List The Ohio Credit Union League will distribute a list of
ZENITH10 registrants to all vendors in your on-site
registration packet, NOTE: Per credit unions’ request, a
list will not be available prior to the ZENITH10.
Assignment of Space
Booths will be assigned by show management in the order
contracts are received. Booth assignments will only be made
to exhibitors who have submitted payment in full. Management
reserves the right to reassign booth space as necessary.
Fees and Payment
Exhibitor fees are $1,700 for a single (10' x 10') booth,
$2,100 for a double (10' x 20') booth, $2,700 for a triple
(10’ X 30’) booth, and $3,200 for a quad (10’ X 40’).
Organizations designated as 501 (c) (3) by the Internal
Revenue Service receive a 50% discount on all booth prices.
Cancellations and Refunds
Exhibitors shall notify OCUL by e-mail if cancellation is
necessary. An administrative fee equal to $200 will be
assessed. No refunds will be made for cancellations received
after March 17, 2010.
Booth Equipment and Services
Each booth will include an 8' backdrop, 3’ side rails,
6' skirted table, chair, and a
7" x 44" identification sign. Aisle and public area cleaning
service, general area lighting, heating and cooling, and
24-hour security will be provided.
Booth Construction/Exhibit Arrangement
Exhibits shall be arranged to fit within individual booth
spaces. Exhibits are restricted from obstructing the general
view or neighboring exhibits. A maximum exhibit height of 8'
may extend 4' from the rear of the booth. Exhibits occupying
space in the front of the 4' of the booth are limited to 33"
from the floor (except for the product and equipment).
Installation and Display Removal
OCUL has the right to take possession of any booth
unfurnished or unoccupied by Thursday, April 15, 2010, at
11:00 a.m. Exhibitors are restricted from packing or
removing displays from their booth prior to Friday, April
16, at 1:15 p.m. - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Use of Space
Exhibitors are restricted from assigning or subletting
exhibit space to another company or individual, and from
displaying or advertising products or services other than
those described on the contract to exhibit.
Authorized Representatives
Three persons will be permitted for each unit of exhibit
space (10' x 10') purchased by the exhibiting company.
Additional representatives can gain entry at a fee of $70
per person. Each exhibitor must have one named
representative responsible for installation, operation, and
removal of the exhibit. Such representative must be
authorized to enter into service contracts as necessary for
which the exhibitor will be responsible. Exhibit booths must
be staffed during scheduled exhibit hall hours. Expo Hall
hours shall be set by OCUL and are subject to change.
Restrictions
OCUL reserves the right to restrict exhibits deemed to be
objectionable due to noise, glaring or flashing lights,
odors, method of operation or any other reason, and to
prohibit or evict any exhibit which may detract from other
exhibits. In the event of such restriction or eviction, OCUL
is not obligated to refund any fees associated with the
objectionable exhibit. Demonstrations and observers are
limited to the area of individual booth space and are
restricted from blocking aisles or neighboring exhibits.
In keeping with IRS regulations (Rev. rule 75-516-520, IRS
1975-48, TIR-1409) no binding sales contracts may be
executed during the exhibition. The rights to all
concessions are reserved by the Duke Energy Convention Center.
Exhibitors are not permitted to sell or give away any
beverages, tobacco products, confections or food on the
premises without prior approval of OCUL and the convention
center.
Other Activities
Exhibitors are restricted from sponsoring or conducting any
outside activities (including but not limited to,
receptions, seminars, symposiums and hospitality suites)
which conflict with the official programs of the Ohio Credit
Union League ZENITH10 without prior written approval from
OCUL.
Prize Drawings
All drawings must be conducted no later than Friday, April
16, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. Exhibitors are solely responsible for
distribution of prizes to winners at that time. Distribution
of unclaimed prizes to winners after the conclusion of
ZENITH10 is solely the responsibility of the exhibitor.
Compliance
Exhibitors assume all responsibility for compliance with
applicable ordinances, regulations and codes of authorized
local, state and federal governing bodies. Federal, state
and city laws must be strictly observed. Decorations must be
flameproof. Wiring must comply with fire department and
underwriters’ rules and regulations.
Liability
To the full extent permitted by law, each exhibitor, in
consideration of being granted space to exhibit, agrees to
defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless OCUL, the Duke
Energy Convention Center, and Geo. E. Fern Co. as a result
of or in connection with loss or damage to the property, or
personal injury or death, arising from or caused by the
negligence or wrongful acts of the exhibitor or its agents
or employees or anyone in any way associated with such
exhibit.
Cancellation/Termination of Exhibition
In the event that the exhibition facilities become unfit or
unavailable for occupancy, or are subject to interference
such as picketing, strike, embargo, injunction, fire or any
other occurrence beyond the control of OCUL, OCUL may cancel
or terminate the exhibition. In the event of such
cancellation or termination, the exhibitor waives all claims
against OCUL for damages or expenses and agrees to accept in
complete settlement and discharge of all claims the
exhibitor’s pro-rata share of the total amount paid by all
exhibitors less all costs and expenses incurred by OCUL in
connection with the exhibition, including a reserve for
future claims and expenses in connection therewith.
In the event that OCUL cancels or terminates the exhibition,
the exhibitor waives all claims against OCUL for damages or
expenses and agrees to accept in complete satisfaction and
discharge of all claims against OCUL, a refund of all
amounts paid by the exhibitor to OCUL in accordance with
this agreement.
Management OCUL reserves the right to interpret, amend and
enforce these rules and regulations as it deems necessary to
ensure the success of the exposition.
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CONTACT
Exhibit Hall Coordinator
Jill Cottone
(614) 581-8419
jcottone@ohiocul.org
Sponsorship Coordinator
Patrick Harris
(800) 486-2917, ext. 212
pharris@ohiocul.org
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