ADH Non Profits

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Welcome

Creative, Responsible, and Experienced

Not-For-Profit Organizations are highly dependent on the good will of their boards, members/volunteers and their friends so

when a NFP is planning a fund raiser (frequently its largest annual money maker) it is imperative that the fund raiser be a

successful event financially and an entertaining production. Creatively conceived and professionally managed.

In this economically challenging environment NFP’s are increasingly asked to do more with less while salary and energy costs

continue to escalate.

At ADH Meetings & Events we are experts in finding creative ways to increase the bottom line of a fund raiser without

escalating expenditures, never losing sight of the ultimate goal of the fund raising effort – to be a successful event financially

and an entertaining production.

To accomplish this ADH Meetings & Events has developed a database that can track historical information that can be used

to increase attendance and income. Additionally, with our buying power and strong vendor relationships we are able to

keep costs down, increase profit and insure a delightful experience for the Not-For-Profit Organizations and their guests.

Whether planning a reception, art show, wine tasting, gala/silent auction, awards dinner, golf outing or any other type of

event, the NFP should envision itself as a FOR PROFIT business, increasing revenues annually and keeping operating costs

tightly controlled. ADH Meetings & Events is the ideal partner to assist any Not-For-Profit Organization in their efforts to

create and enjoy truly fantastic fund raising events.

ADH Meetings & Events3712 North Broadway Street, Suite 337, Chicago, Illinois 60613, USA

Office: +1-312-265-9759 Fax: +1-312-265-9764www.ADH-Events.com

ADH Meetings & Events is a meeting management and event planning company like no other. We encourage a team

environment allowing us to optimize the planning and execution process for all involved. Our reputation is built on the

relationships we’ve established over decades of work in the field. Be it vendor relations, contract negotiations, or client

partnerships, we are committed to every aspect of program development. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations

because we know our success comes only by presenting the clients’ ideas and concepts in the most extraordinary light

possible. Our commitment to our clients’ needs makes ADH your ideal partner for all your meeting and event needs.

Our Vision

For our clients to view ADH Meetings & Events as an integral part of their team and a key component to the successof any meeting or event regardless of size, location, or complexity.

Our Mission

To help our clients create, execute, and manage all meeting and event details while implementing environmentallysustainable materials, practices, and eco-friendly green principles throughout the planning and execution stages oftheir programs.

Our Values

Superior client service, sophisticated project management systems, flexibility in design and execution, communicationat all levels, cutting edge knowledge in multiple industries, commitment to technology, environmental sustainability, andresponsibility to the community.

Our Vision



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Capabilities

• Advanced Database Software – We analyze all aspects ofattendees’ meeting participation never missing an opportunityto cut costs for our clients.

• Cost Effective AV Production – Flawless execution at aconsiderably lower cost than other meeting management firms.

• Detailed Floor Plans – Complete, to-scale in 2-D and 3-D viewseliminates any on-site surprises and is standard ADH procedure.

• Working Knowledge of Industry Rules and Regulations –Specializing in the medical and healthcare industries.

• Service Procurement & Reporting – Supplier analytics and fullycustomized reporting systems track all program details anddocument both program spend and savings.

We view every meeting as an integral part of a larger strategy to develop and enhance our client’s image

within their industry and increase ROI overall.

Comprised of knowledgeable and friendly staff, ADH’s professionals areavailable at all times to answer participants calls and emails. Our strong andproven commitment to client satisfaction and customer service is yet anotheradvantage that distinguishes ADH from the competition.



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As a client of ADH you can expect to see the highest level of service and best managed meetings that drive down costs.

With a focus on compliance, ADH’s meeting management protocols result in more efficient meetings, increased savings and

reduced corporate risk.

Streamline your company’s meetings and events by using ADH to procure all aspects of your company’s programs, including:

Air Travel & Ground Transportation Audio-Visual Production

Budget Management Centralized Billing

Customized Reporting Creative Event Design

Décor & Staging Dine Around & Group Tours

Entertainment Event Marketing

Food & Beverage Gala Events

Golf Tournaments Graphic Design & Branding

Informational Materials Hotel Rooms & Meeting Space

Off-Site Events Promotional Items & Awards

Registration Site/Venue Sourcing & Negotiation

Speaker & Talent Management Team Building

Vendor Negotiations & Management VIP Management

Services

See true returns on your company’s meeting investments.



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Whether planning a reception, art show, wine tasting, gala, awards dinner, golf outing or other types of events, the

goal of a non-profit organization is to raise money while keeping expenditures to a minimum.

To help increase revenue, non-profits could look at themselves as a corporation, where each year sales and profits are

expected to increase in order to satisfy the stockholders and owners. For many non-profit organizations the moneys raised

and the number of attendees are stagnant, while the cost of producing events go up at an average of 3% to compensate for

salary and benefit increases, rising product costs and fuel costs from their vendors. Revenues and attendance should also

increase.

To accomplish this, ADH Meetings & Events has developed a database that can track historical information which in turn can

be used to increase attendance and income. Furthermore, with ADH’s buying power and strong vendor relationships, we are

able to keep costs down and increase profits.

At ADH we are experts in finding creative ways to increase the bottom line without escalating expenditures and keeping in

mind the ultimate goal of the fund raising effort.

Non-profits affect many people’s lives. ADH Meetings & Events is here to make sure that every penny your organization

raises is being used and spent wisely giving your organization the ability to provide greater assistance to those that will

benefit the most.

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Video Production and Graphic Design

With over three decades of video production and graphic

design expertise, we are able to work closely with our clients

from the very beginning, to create the storyline that will get

your message across. Our video production team has diverse

experience in all genres. This gives us a unique ability to work

within a range of budgets while scripting, shooting and editing

your project.

• Business training videos

• Conference presentation videos

• Conference PowerPoint with embedded videos

• Event coverage and highlights videos

• Video News Releases (VNRs)

• Post-production editing, duplication and distribution

Whether you want to produce an elegant professional video,

a dynamic promotional video, a conference PowerPoint or

create a DVD with a custom menu – we have the experience

and flexibility to help you achieve your vision. Add pictures,

titles, tasteful graphics, subtle transitions, and engaging music.

Work with a professional to improve the image of your videos

then watch as your company’s image improves.

ADH Meetings & Events is your full-service Audio/Visual stage

production source. Our team of AV professionals have expert

field experience designing stages, installing video screens and

projection equipment, operating cameras, rigging lighting and

sound gear, and developing custom show setups tailored to

the specific needs of each individual client.

Whether you are holding a small corporate board meeting, or

hosting a large-scale product launch, we work with the very

best people and equipment in the industry. We have close

relationships with our field production teams, whether

domestic or internationally, and are in constant communication

so that no creative or technical detail is overlooked.

Additionally ADH produces detailed to-scale floor plans

showing placement of furniture, staging, audio visual, lighting

and sound, avoiding any last minute surprises.

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ADH Meetings & Events specializes in event décor and are experts at transforming event venues from simple rooms to

sensational experiences. By integrating lighting, fabrics, floral and furniture we create memorable looks for every event.. From

small touches to full blown themed events, even the simplest programs are enhanced with some type of décor. To make your

meeting or event truly “pop” just add nice linen, some simple up-lighting or floral centerpieces. Many of the décor elements

are inexpensive and our designers always create with your budget in mind.

ADH Meetings & Events designs with the environment in mind, creating décor from sustainable materials and using the latest

in audio-visual technologies. From grand entrances to awe-inspiring event spaces, ADH Meetings & Events will help generate

ideas that will turn your vision into an experience so memorable your guests will never forget it.

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Does your company, or investors value “green” elements and sustainable practices? Have you figured out an effective way

to incorporate these ideals into company strategy AND gain value in return? Let ADH design a socially responsible team

building program for your employees. As a visionary in sustainability we incorporating charitable or green element into Team

Building Events allowing you to not only build your team but the global community as well.

Charitable Team Building: Taking teambuilding and networking to another level as participants work together to help thelocal community by completing an interactive charitable project.

Green Team Building: Help replenish the planet and your team spirit with Green Team activities. Guests go beyond "reduce,reuse, and recycle", to learn and experience methods to help preserve the world in which we live.

Additional options are:

Team Bonding: Capture the spirit of friendly competition with Team Bonding activities. Guests work together to achievegreater results and create team spirit with cheers of encouragement. Spontaneous, effortless and fun, these light-heartedactivities give a boost to company meetings and retreats.

Workshops and Retreats: Discover the effects of Experiential Learning, activities with a purpose, and learn about thepatterns of your group’s interaction. Participants engage in a series of professionally facilitated team challenges as they worktogether to achieve a desired goal. Our facilitators stimulate group discussion and moderate a debriefing during the programthat is very enlightening.

Reception Activities: Create an energetic, yet comfortable, atmosphere with theme activities that promote networking andinteraction. A great way to enhance theme parties and client receptions.

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ADH helps build communities by workingwith local vendors. We work to reducewaste by requesting our vendorsdispose of excess materials in aneconomical and eco-sensitive fashion.

We encourage practices such asdonating excess food or décor to localfood shelters, hospitals and communityorganizations.

Our team also compels attendees to getexcited about sustainability byencouraging them to be a part of thesolution. We encourage feedback oninitiatives and can offer engaging on-sitepractices when requested.

Green

Experience Change, Encourage Awareness, and Build Communities

ADH Meetings & Events is committed to resolving environmental and social issues. We have a fully dedicated

Green Compliance Officer whose commitment to sustainability goes far beyond recycling and purchasing green

products, to reaching out to local vendors to help build the communities in which we work. We have developed the

ADH Meetings & Event Green Standards - a set of standards that makes us a leader in an industry that can

at times be wasteful and slow to change.

In an effort to provide the highest qualitymeeting and event services at anaffordable rate we have committed togreen and eco-friendly vendors whoshare these same principles.

We ask for change from those we workwith be it venues, vendors or suppliers.

ADH Meetings & Events uses creativemethods to implement alternativeenergy sources, green products, andresourceful waste managementprograms during the planning andimplementation stages of our programs.



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ADH is ranked #195 of the "Top 500 Emerging Businesses" in theUnited States by DiversityBusiness.com. Over 650,000 businesseswere considered in this evaluation.

Diversity Supplier

In June 2008 the NGLCC, based in Washington D.C., certified ADH Meetings & Events as aLGBT Business Enterprise™ making ADH an official Diversity Supplier. ADH Meetings &Events is currently registered with more than 200 companies including many Fortune 500s..



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A Selection of Clients



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Annual Awards Dinner“ADH Meetings & Events is highly professional and excellent at executing beautiful and successful meetings. I have workedwith them for several years and each year they outdo the prior years’ experience with high quality and panache.”

- Marilyn Lederer, Executive Director, The CHEST Foundation, Illinois

GMHC Fundraiser

“Thanks to ADH Meetings & Events’ capabilities, flexibility and creative input, GMHC’s SAVOR event, became once more asuccessful fundraiser. The ADH team has a drive and commitment to excellence in everything they do, that it shows in everyaspect of the event. I found working with the team to be creative, bringing with them their unique vision of what an eventcan be, helping our agency to become the talk of the town post event.”

- Kenneth Cox, Director Special Events, GMHC, New York City

The Latin School of Chicago

“ADH Meetings & Events worked with our school on a new event concept and enabled us to take it to the next level. Fromorderly and timely execution, to innovative visual concepts, to hand-crafted detail, they transformed a school into anexperiential wonderland – delighting the senses and palette. We have worked with ADH for two years now and both timesthey have worked with our limited budget, were attentive to our unique needs as a non-profit, and were thorough andprofessional in handling all areas of the event – even offered new approaches along the way. A definite added value and Iwould highly recommend them to anyone looking to plan an extraordinary event.”

- Abigail Humphrey, Director of Alumni Relations, Latin School of Chicago

Annual Awards Dinner“A Sinfonietta staff member writes, Virginia accomplished all of her assigned tasks in a most professional manner. She wasvery organized and was instrumental in keeping us on a time line. With Virginia’s strong design background she wasinstrumental in creating what one Sinfonietta Board member described as the ;most attractive Silent Auction ever held by theorganization. In addition, Virginia designed a unique system that allowed auction item winners to be notified and to payduring the program that greatly decreased congestion at the end of the evening. I appreciated Virginia’s candor as well asher willingness to compromise. One of Virginia’s greatest assets is her sense of humor that makes working with her delightful. Icommend Virginia for a splendid job.

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