According to a study by the Pew Research Center in 2013, 85 percent of adults in the United States use the internet, 70 percent have a broadband connection at home and 55 percent currently have a smart phone with access to the internet. In this rapid-paced society, it has become a necessity for businesses and organizations to reach their clients and constituents online. In the past 10 years, the Georgia Forestry Association has increased its online presence tremendously, largely because of the implementation of our E-Partner program in 2010. We would like to thank you for helping us reach our online goals through your support of the E-Partner program. In 2014, we are proud to offer even more benefits – giving you an opportunity to connect with thousands of landowners and forestry-related professionals while continuing to supporting the advocacy efforts of the Association. To enhance benefits of this program, GFA E-Partners will be limited to only 10 participants for the year. Your benefits of remaining an E-Partner will include:

NEW: GFA’s E-Newsletter: o Advertising space in at least five (5) issues of the GFA Member Update e-newsletter

GFA’s Website: o Prominent logo and company link on every page on gfagrow.org o Company logo, description and link on a dedicated E-Partners page

GFA Events and Workshops: o Recognition at the GFA Annual Conference through space in the annual conference

exhibit hall slide show and in the conference program o A 20 percent discount on exhibit space at the Annual Conference (up to $170 value) o Recognition at other events and workshops throughout the year

We hope that you will consider this partnership and the lasting effects that it can have on your business and the forestry community in Georgia. In this packet you will find an illustration of your benefits and our 2014 E-Partner contract. To renew your partnership for 2014, simply fill out the contract and mail it to the Association with your payment. If you have any questions about this program or its benefits, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely,

Marilou Myers Director of Membership Georgia Forestry Association

BECOME A GEORGIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

E-PARTNERTODAY!

The Georgia Forestry Association’s E-Partner program offers companies and organizations an opportunity to connect with thousands of forest landowners, forestry-based businesses and forestry-related professionals in Georgia and the southeast. Benefits of becoming a E-Partner include:

• NEW: GFA’s E-Newsletter:• Advertising space in at least five (5) issues of the GFA Member Update

• GFA’s Website: • Prominent logo and link placement at the top of every page on gfagrow.org• Company logo, description and link on a dedicated E-Partners page

• GFA Events and Workshops: • Recognition at the GFA Annual Conference through space in the annual conference exhibit hall slide show and in the conference program • A 20 percent discount on exhibit space at the Annual Conference (up to $170 value) • Recognition at other workshops and events throughout the year

To find out more on how to become a E-Partner, contact Marilou Myers at marilou@gfagrow.org or at 478-992-8110, or fill out the following form and return it to GFA.

E-PARTNER B E N E F I T S

GFA’s Member Update is sent to a list of more than 1,500 members and constituents of the Association on a monthly basis.

In 2013, the association sent an average of 3 emails per month with a 33 percent open rate - 7 percent higher than the national average for associations.

As a part of becoming an E-Partner, you will have the opportunity to advertise in at least five issues of the e-newsletter.

SPACE IN GFA’S E-NEWSLETTER

E-PARTNER B E N E F I T S

GFA’s website, www.gfagrow.org, serves

as a clearinghouse for news and information

related to the Association’s advocacy efforts, environmental

education and the forestry community in

Georgia.

In 2013, the website had on average 136 visitors per week for a total of 4,992 unique visitors.

As a benefit of becoming an E-Partner, your logo

will be placed on a rotating banner at the top

of each page. Also, your logo, a short description

of your services and a link to your website will be located on a dedicated

E-Partners page.

This is a great opportunity to reach a niche audience

that is highly focused on the forestry community in

Georgia.

SPACE ON GFA’S WEBSITE

E-PARTNER 2 0 1 4 C O N T R A C T

DESCRIPTION:E-Partner contracts are renewed on a yearly basis on March 15, 2014. Those who sign up in the middle of a contract year will be given a prorated cost.

E-Partner logos will appear on the GFA website in a rotating banner with a maximum of 10 other logos. Logos may be linked to the partner website.

E-Partner advertisements will be displayed at the bottom of the GFA Member Update at a minimum of 5 times each year. These advertisements may be displayed with other ads.

SIZE:All logos and advertisements must be submitted in a .png, .jpg or .tif format and all files must be optimized at least 300 pixels per inch.

The maximum size for logos on the GFA website is 300 pixels wide by 250 tall. The maximum size for advertisements in the GFA e-newsletter is 600 pixels wide by 300 pixels tall.

COST:One full year (12 months): $1,200.00. Checks should be made payable to Georgia Forestry Association, PO Box 1217, Forsyth, GA, 31793.

TERMS:A completed and signed advertising contract, all artwork for the advertisement and your company logo should be sent to: Marilou Myers, Director of Membership, at marilou@gfagrow.org.

The E-Partner program is on a first-come first-served basis. To give all interested parties a fair chance, automatic renewals are not to be expected. The program is limited to 10 companies per year.

Ad content must be accurate and ethical. GFA reserves all rights to deny advertising rights at any time during the contract period.

CONTRACT INFORMATION:

CONTACT NAME: _____________________________________________ COMPANY NAME: _____________________________________

CONTACT PHONE: ____________________________________________ DATE SENT: ___________________________________________

I/We have thoroughly read, understand and agree to all of the terms mentioned in this contract from the Georgia Forestry Association. I/We would like to enter into this contract for the term described within the contract, and will make payment for the full amount of the advertising cost mentioned in the contract (or prorated cost) of: $___________ . _______.

SIGNATURE OF ADVERTISER: __________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF ADVERTISER: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

DATE SIGNED: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

I’m enclosing check #___________________________________________ (Note: Payment by check saves GFA a 5% service fee on credit card processing.)

Credit card VISA____MC____AMEX____ Name on Card (print) ___________________________________________________

Credit Card # ___________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date ____________________

Billing Address: _______________________________________ City __________________________ State ____ Zip__________

Email ___________________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

DATE RECEIVED: ________________ DATE FOR RENEWAL: __________________ CONTACTED BY: ___________________________