Partners/Sponsors

BECOME A PARTNER

We welcome inquiries from organizations that are interested in becoming a Partner for an IRAS Summer Conference. The information you require in order to determine whether you wish to explore this matter is set out here. To inquire please contact Ruben Nelson, 888-673-3537 or 403-673-3537, rubennelson@shaw.ca

The Essential Proposition
If you agree to become a Partner of the 2016 IRAS Summer Conference, then IRAS will:

Register your members for the IRAS Summer Conferences at the IRAS Member/Partner/ Sponsor Rate of $225 – a 30% discount on the normal conference rate of $325.
Identify and thank you as one of the Conference’s Partners on our website and at the conference. The listing will read: “Presented by IRAS in cooperation with our Partners...” See Conference Partners(hot link this to the Conference Partners page)

If you agree, then you will:

Draw the attention of your members to the 2016 IRAS conference as an event that may be of interest to them and in which you are a Partner. We assume this will be by electronic means and in a manner that fits with your normal way of communicating with your members.
Point out to your members that they may register for the 2016 conference at the IRAS Member/ Partner/Sponsor Rate of $225 – a 30% discount on the regular $325 rate. See both: www.iras.org and http://starisland.org/registration/2016conferences/institute-on-religion-in-an-age-of-science/
Point out to your members that Star Island is offering a 30% discount on room/board to first timers to the island. See: http://starisland.org/registration/discounts/ This discount is $300+.

Please note that as an organization you have no financial obligation for the Conference. Therefore, there is no financial risk to you. The financial risks will be borne by IRAS.

BECOME A SPONSOR

We welcome interested organizations to become Sponsors of the 2016 IRAS Summer Conference. The information you require in order to determine whether you wish to accept our invitation is set out below. To explore this opportunity please contact Karl Peters, KPeters396@cox.net

The Essential Proposition
If you agree to become a Sponsor, then IRAS will:

Register any of your members for the IRAS Summer Conferences at the IRAS Member/Sponsor/Partner Rate of $225 – a 30% discount from the normal conference rate of $325. (Rates in USA funds.)
Identify and thank you as one of the Conference’s Sponsors on our website and at the conference. The listing will read: “Presented by IRAS in cooperation with our Sponsors...”
List your organization as the Sponsor of one of the major presentations of the conference, if you invest $4,000 USD or more.

If you agree, then you will:

Commit to investing an amount determined by you of $500 USD or more. Note that we have a few major presentations that will be named for those who invest $4,000 USD or more.
Draw the attention of your members to the 2016 IRAS conference as an event that may be of interest to them and in which you are a Sponsor. We assume this will be by electronic means and in a manner that fits with your normal way of communicating with your members.
Point out to your members that they may register for the 2016 conference at the IRAS Member/Partner/ Sponsor Rate of $225 – a 30% discount on the regular rate of $325. See www.iras.org and http://starisland.org/registration/2016conferences/institute-on-religion-in-an-age-of-science/
Point out to your members that Star Island is offering a 30% discount on room/board to first timers to the island. See: http://starisland.org/registration/discounts/ This offer amounts to a $300 - $400 saving.

Please note that as an organization you have no financial obligation for the Conference. Therefore, there is no financial risk to you. The financial risks will be borne by IRAS.

Download Partners/Sponsors Flyer .pdf