SPONSORSHIP & GIFT OPPORTUNITIES "Before conference, I never knew that there were other people like myself. Meeting other adult students and sharing stories showed me that there are unique reasons behind adult illiteracy. Many adult non-readers are not willing to talk and are in hiding ... [conference] gives adult students the power to speak out. I am in awe of it all." - Donna Klaffke on Conference 1998 in Houston, TX The opinions of adult students like Donna Klaffke matter! Her words are powerful, and eloquently capture her experiences at last year's conference. Conference would not have made such a tremendous impact on Donna's life were it not for the generosity of corporations like American Council on Education/GED Testing Service, Conoco, Fannie Mae Foundations, Parade/react, Philip Morris Companies, Schieffelin & Somerset, and Time Warner. LVA's students are the most important reason to commit to sponsoring an event in Nashville '99! Your sponsorship will be featured in: Conference registration brochure LVA's the Reader publication Conference 1999 program Your sponsorship will reach more than 1,000 attendees: The Literacy Volunteers of America nationwide network of adult learners, volunteer tutors and literacy professionals; Exhibitors from literacy, adult education, publishing, curriculum development, volunteerism & other related fields. LVA's Conference partners include: U.S. Department of Education National Council of State Directors of Adult Education in cooperation with NashvilleREAD, Inc. THE TOP 4 REASONS WHY NASHVILLE '99 IS THE PLACE TO BE! 4. Cutting-edge training and showcasing of new materials 3. Networking opportunities with adult & family education leaders & policy makers 2. National media exposure 1. Literacy efforts enable millions to read about your company! Click here for exciting sponsorship opportunities that can truly make a difference in the lives of the 40 million people in the United States who lack basic literacy and survival level English proficiency skills. Help change lives forever with your sponsorship! To discuss sponsorship opportunities, or receive further information about Literacy Volunteers of America's services, please contact Anu Ailawadhi, Director of Cause-Related Marketing, at 914/838-4624. For exhibitor information, please call Kathy Freeman at 803/794-5370. Click here for more details and registration forms as they become available.