FESTIVALS & EVENTS ONTARIO
2010 Membership Benefits
& Application Form
MISSION STATEMENT
To develop, represent, enhance and promote
the Ontario Festivals and Events Industry.
Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) is a professional not-for-profit association of festival and event
organizers from across the province. We provide advocacy, marketing, policy development and
educational opportunities for our members. In addition, the association serves industry suppliers
whose goods and services are of use and benefit to the festivals and events industry.
Founded in 1987, our association has grown to a full compliment of staff, is centrally located in
Woodstock, Ontario and represents the over 3,500 festivals and events produced each year in the province.
2010 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
PUBLICATIONS/MARKETING ONLINE RESOURCES
Festivals and Events Ontario promotes Ontario’s unique festivals At www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca you will find many
and special events by distributing 250,000 Festivals and Events resources available to you including a detailed listing of your
in Ontario Guide to consumers, festivals, tourism offices, travel event, Directory of Suppliers members, job opportunities, resource
writers, suppliers and corporate offices throughout Ontario and centre and access to a membership only section that comprises a
is posted as a .pdf on the FEO and Ontario Tourism Marketing complete list of FEO’s Member directory.
Partners (OTMP) websites. As a valued member of FEO, your festival
and event will be considered for this colorful reader digest sized CONFERENCE & EDUCATION
book. FEO also produces the Canada Day and Fall/Winter event The FEO Annual Conference promises leading edge collaborative
focused online guides posted on the FEO and OTMP websites. industry education, development, marketing and advocacy programs
which features upwards of 30 educational and inspirational
In order to inspire new ideas and concepts to over 6,000 festival and
presentations from respected industry leaders. In partnership with
event planners in the province, FEO produces the annual Directory
IFEA (International Festivals and Events Association) FEO also offers
of Suppliers, providing a regional one-stop shopping guide that goes
CFEE (Certified Festival and Event Executive) courses for those
directly into the hands of decision makers who choose products,
working towards their international certification.
services and expertise they need to make their events a success.
With a major trade show, marketplace and numerous showcase
FEO also sends out regular information-oriented e-newsletters with
entertainers, the FEO conference offers an outstanding opportunity
special announcements and Festivals Helping Festivals e-blasts.
to learn from and network with top industry professionals.
The Voice Of The
Festivals & Events Ontario
Festivals & Special
5 Graham St., Suite 301, Woodstock, ON N4S 6J5 Phone: (519) 537-2226
Events Industry Email: info@festivalsandeventsontario.ca Fax: (519) 537-7226
in Ontario www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca
FESTIVALS & EVENTS ONTARIO
2010 Membership Benefits
INDUSTRY AWARDS ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDIES
Festivals and Events Ontario recognizes the achievements Members with a budget of $250,000 or less will have the opportunity
and excellence of our members through the prestigious to apply for and participate in the 2010 Economic Impact project –
annual Achievement Awards, Top 100 Festivals and Events, only 24 spots available – at HUGE savings.
Hall of Fame, Volunteer and Supplier Awards.
ADVOCACY & PARTNERSHIPS
NETWORKING The Festivals and Events Ontario board of director’s represents the
Network with other members and like minded people who membership at all levels of government and industry groups to lobby
you can turn to for advice, support and new ideas all year and advocate the needs for the development of cultural celebrations,
long. Build contacts from international level events to tourism and recreational opportunities in Ontario. FEO has developed
and maintained strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Tourism/
successful community events.
OTMPC, International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), Tourism
Industry Associations of Ontario (TIAO) and others.
OTHER BENEFITS
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS SUPPLIER BENEFITS
• CTM Brochure distribution discount program • Company information listed in the FEO Directory of Suppliers Guide,
• 20% discount offered on a new CAA membership distributed to 6,000 festival and event planners and Corporations
• Park ‘n Fly - 20% Discount at all locations across Canada across the province
• Company information posted on public portion of the FEO website,
ASSOCIATE & NETWORK BENEFITS making information available to the industry in general
All the Festival & Event Membership benefits, plus: • Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities
• Up to 5 of your festivals or events will be considered for • Purchasing Marketplace booth at annual conference at
representation in the annual events guide with a detailed membership rates
listing on our website • Online .pdf version of Directory of Suppliers Guide posted on the
• Unlimited listing of your events on our website FEO website
• Networking and sharing of ideas • Access to membership only section of website where detailed
• Joint Marketing and Sponsorship opportunities membership listings can be obtained to plan your marketing strategies
• Development of joint local festivals & events with members
planning strategy • Park ‘n Fly - 20% Discount at all locations across Canada
• A united voice to lobby and advocate the needs and • Discounts at participating hotels across Ontario
benefits of the local festivals and events industry
• Supplier Achievement Awards program recognizing
achievements and excellence in the festival and event industry
The Voice Of The
Festivals & Events Ontario
Festivals & Special
5 Graham St., Suite 301, Woodstock, ON N4S 6J5 Phone: (519) 537-2226
Events Industry Email: info@festivalsandeventsontario.ca Fax: (519) 537-7226
in Ontario www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca
FESTIVALS & EVENTS ONTARIO
2010 Membership Fees
FESTIVALS & EVENTS MEMBERSHIP INDUSTRY SUPPLIER
(gross revenue including: funding, grants, in-kind, etc.) (fee includes Membership – basic listing of company, name, address, phone
representation in Annual Guide*, 200 character description, full number, one category listing
information on website, link to your website) Enhanced Listing – plus fax number, email, website, contact,
20 word description, 2 category listings
Categories 2010 Fees + 5% GST Total P
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0 - $10,000 $55 $2.75 $57.75 r Categories 2010 Fees + 5% GST Total P
r
$10,001 - $30,000 $110 $5.50 $115.50 r
Membership (Mandatory) $165 $8.25 $173.25 r
$30,001 - $100,000 $165 $8.25 $173.25 r
Enhanced Listing $170 $8.50 $178.50 r
$100,001 - $200,000 $220 $11.00 $231.00 r
(In Addition to Membership Fees)
$200,001 - $500,000 $275 $13.75 $288.75 r
$500,001 - $750,000 $330 $16.50 $346.50 r
$750,001 - $999,999 $440 $22.00 $462.00 r
$1,000,000 + $550 $27.50 $577.50 r Additional Category Listings –
place additional listing in other categories
ASSOCIATE & NETWORK MEMBERSHIP
5 Events Considered for Representation in Annual Guide* Categories 2010 Fees + 5% GST Total P
r
(government agencies, organizations involved in management of Additional Basic $115 $5.75 $120.75 r
festivals and events. e.g. B.I.A, Chamber of Commerce, City, Networks) (In Addition to Membership Fees)
Additional Enhanced $145 $7.25 $152.25 r
Categories 2010 Fees + 5% GST Total P
r
(In Addition to Membership Fees and Enhanced Listing)
Associate/Network $220 $11.00 $231.00 r
EVENTS GUIDE CRITERIA
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Selection Criteria:
• Events MUST have been submitted to BOTH the
Categories 2010 Fees + 5% GST Total P
r
www.tourismpartners.com website and the
Individual Membership $165 $8.25 $173.25 r
www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca website
Student Membership $55 $2.75 $57.75 r
• Ability to attract visitors regionally, provincially
and/or nationally
Please place a checkmark (P) clearly • Quality experience (cultural, heritage, enrichment)
beside your membership selections. • Community-based
• Annual event
• Uniqueness of event
• Size of event (budget & attendance)
• The event is a tourism draw for the community
* Festival or event must meet the criteria to be considered in the FEO Annual Events Guide. See FEO website for criteria and updates.
The Voice Of The
Festivals & Events Ontario
Festivals & Special
5 Graham St., Suite 301, Woodstock, ON N4S 6J5 Phone: (519) 537-2226
Events Industry Email: info@festivalsandeventsontario.ca Fax: (519) 537-7226
in Ontario www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca
FESTIVALS & EVENTS ONTARIO
2010 Membership Application
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Contact Name: _____________________________________________________ Title:____________________________________
Company Name: ___________________________________________________ Supplier Category: _________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________ Region Supplied To: ________________________
City: ___________________________ Province: _______ Postal Code: __________ Region: _________________________________
Phone: _________________________ Fax: ______________________________ Email: __________________________________
Website: __________________________________________________________ Password: ________________________________
Twenty word description for Supplier Enhanced listing: _________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT INFORMATION Festivals & Events Fee: ________________________________
Membership is for a one year period from September Associate/Network Fee: ________________________________
1st through to August 31st of the following year. Payment
is required in full before application can be processed. Individual Fee: ________________________________
Dues are non-refundable.
Supplier Fee: ________________________________
Membership renewal invoices will be automatically
issued in September. Written cancellation of membership Additional Listing Fee(s): __________________________________
is required by email or letter 30 days prior to renewal of
membership. Subtotal: __________________________________
Please allow 3-4 weeks for your membership GST 5%: __________________________________
application to be processed and membership package
to be emailed. TOTAL: __________________________________
Please mail, fax or email application & payment to
Festivals & Events Ontario (address shown at bottom)
Festivals & Events, Associate and Network Type of Payment: r Cheque r Visa r Mastercard r AMEX
Membership Only:
Card #: _______________________________ Expiry:_________________
Remember to submit your events to post on our
website and to be considered for publication in our Card Holder Name: _____________________________________________
events guide. Go to www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca
and login to submit your event. Signature: ____________________________________________________
The Voice Of The
Festivals & Events Ontario
Festivals & Special
5 Graham St., Suite 301, Woodstock, ON N4S 6J5 Phone: (519) 537-2226
Events Industry Email: info@festivalsandeventsontario.ca Fax: (519) 537-7226
in Ontario www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca