Question:  Can I have more than one table?
Answer:    Each 10’ x 10’ booth has one 8 foot table. You may reserve multiple booths in order to have more tables, and your space will read as one large area.

Question:  What color are the drapes and table covers in the booths?
Answer:    Each 10’ x 10’ booth has an 8’ high blue backwall drape, 3’ high blue side dividers an 8’ x 30” white draped table.

Question:  What are the costs for electricity and Internet? 
Answer:    Please note that all questions regarding electricity, plumbing and Internet should be directed to Freeman.   Each exhibitor who sends in a contract with payment will receive an “Exhibitor Kit” from Freeman with all information provided. This kit can also be emailed to anyone who inquires.

Question:  Will there be carpet in the exhibit hall? 
Answer:    The only areas in the exhibit hall that will be carpeted will be the aisles.  If vendors want their booth carpeted, they will have to rent carpeting from Freeman.

Question:  What date do materials need to be received to Freeman? 
Answer:    Please note that all questions regarding transportation should be directed to Freeman. The Freeman link is found on the “Exhibitor Hall Information Sheet” on this site. Type in “Chicago” for city, and you can scroll through all shows to find “COABE/Proliteracy”. Please note, shows are not listed in order of their date. You will find information on important dates and other relevant information as well.

Question:  What is the deadline for reserving booth space?
Answer:     In order to be listed in the conference program, a paid and signed contract must be received by February 1, 2010.  All booths will be assigned by the Exhibits Chair with priority given to those sponsoring activities and/or providing materials for the conference, and then based upon the chronological receipt of registrations.

Question:  May I fax my contract? 
Answer:    Yes, you may fax a contract if you are paying with a credit card. The fax number is 217-786-2495, attention Lyn Buerkett. Please follow-up with a hard copy that is stamped “hard copy of fax”.

Question:  Can I receive a refund if I need to cancel?
Answer:    All requests for refunds must be received in writing by the Exhibits Chair no later than January 15, 2010. A $75 cancellation fee will apply. NO refunds for exhibitor space will be issued after this date.

Question:  If I would like to attend a luncheon or activity, how do I sign up and pay for those?
Answer:    Please fill out a regular registration form, noting only those activities, and checking the other box.  This is only available to those whose names were turned in as the complimentary registration or as additional registrants at $100. If you have additional questions regarding this procedure, please call Lyn Buerkett for clarification.