Rio Grande Valley Science Association

Donations: Rio Grande Valley Science Association and Conference

The Rio Grande Valley Science Association (RGVSA) is primarily financed through entry fees to the Rio Grande Valley Science Association Conference. The receipts of the conference are used to sponsor the next conference, produce a quarterly newsletter, support the Rio Grande Valley Science Fair, and support science education opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley.

Individuals and organizations wishing to support these efforts should contact Robert Soper at (956) 381 0690 or e-mail at soperbob11@hotmail.com.

Increase your visibility ... strengthen your brand ... expand your reach ... through RGVSA sponsorship. RGVSAhas several sponsorship opportunities available for your company/organization to participate in its conferences.

For more information on how the RGVSA Sponsorship Program can maximize your company-/organization's visibility at our conferences please contact:

For general information please contact:
Robert Soper
(956) 381 0690

The chart below outlines some possible sponsorship opportunities:

Categories	Estimated Cost
Items
Underwriting keynote speaker	$4000
Advertisement in conference program book *Note: Must purchased by December 20, 2005	$50
Whole book (includes color advertisement inside front cover and inside and outside back cover)	$1000
Full page back cover (color)	$500
Full page inside front cover or inside back cover (color)	$500
Full page internal (black & white)	$500
1/2 page internal (black & white)	$250
1/4 page (black & white)	$150
Book bags, provide to carry conference program and other materials.	Company produces with RGVSA logo $1000
Door Prizes	Drawing at the end of the conference
Events
Friday, February 1, 2007 Opening Reception, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.	$500 for catering
Saturday, February 2, 2007 Lunch for Conference Attendees	$3000 for catering

Rio Grande Valley Science Science Fair Sponsor Information

Total costs for the Regional Science Fair is approximately $12,000.00. The Rio Grande Valley Science Association and many different organizations including the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, and the Harlingen Elk’s Lodge # 1889 support the fair. Donations are primarily needed to cover the costs of holding the fair and the expenses of sending the winning students and sponsors to the ISEF International Science Fair.

Your support would be greatly appreciated. The Rio Grande Valley Regional Science Fair will be held March 7-8, 2008 at UTB/Texas Southmost campus, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas. For questions about Sponsoring the RGV Science Fair contact Roni Louise Rentfro at (956) 548-8227

Rio Grande Valley Science Fair Scholarships

Individuals, Universities, and other organizations are encouraged to contact Greg Garcia about sponsoring scholarships for science fair winners. Many of these students demonstrate real talent for scientific research. Your scholarship sponsorship could lead to the next great scientific discovery. For questions about the Sponsoring the RGV Science Fair contact Greg Garcia at (956) 548-8000 or e-mail greggarcia@bisd.us.

Rio Grande Valley Science Fair Special Awards

Individuals, Universities, and other organizations are encouraged to contact Greg Garcia about sponsoring special awards for science fair winners. Presently the science fair has a plethora of special awards from a variety of sponsors. These awards add value to the ribbons and trophies that the students receive for their projects. Special awards may be presented to projects that reflect the special interest of the donor. Such awards may be for photography, veterinary medicine or any topic that the sponsor would like to support. Many of these students demonstrate real talent for scientific research. Your special award could be the motivating factor in encouraging a reluctant student to continue into more rigorous science and mathematics studies or to continue on to higher education. For questions about the Sponsoring the RGV Science Fair contact Greg Garcia at (956) 548-8000 or e-mail greggarcia@bisd.us.