Partnership Opportunities

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza and truckstop

industry by partnering with NATSO

NATSO Is...

OPPORTUNITIES AT-A- GLANCE

THE NATSO SHOW PAGE 5

the only national trade association representing the

travel plaza and truckstop industry.

The NATSO Show 2015, Febarury 16-19 in Las Vegas,

Nev., is an exclusive opportunity for exhibitors and
sponsors to present their products and services to travel
plazas and truckstops across the country.

For more than 50 years, NATSO has advanced

the industrys interests by influencing government
action and public opinion on highway issues such
as commercialization, tolling and truck parking and
represents the industry on environmental and energy
issues, primarily diesel fuel.

Exhibiting - PAGE 7
Sponsoring - PAGE 8

STOP WATCH MAGAZINE PAGE 11

The official NATSO member magazine provides indepth content to assist NATSO members in improving
their travel plaza businesses and the latest industry
news.

NATSO also provides access to knowledge resources

to help members make good business decisions. From
in-person and distance learning opportunities to its
annual convention, NATSO delivers the latest content
to members on trends and news affecting the industry.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING PAGE 13

Advertising is available in NATSO News Weekly

(NNW), NATSOs weekly electronic newsletter and on
NATSOs recently redesigned website.

DAY ON CAPITOL HILL PAGE 14

ON A MISSION TO

advance the success of truckstop and travel plaza

members by delivering solutions to members challenges
and achieving the public policy goals of the truckstop
and travel plaza industry.

A DIRECT ROUTE

to more than 1,200 travel plazas and truckstops

nationwide, owned by 229 corporate entities.

POWERED BY

Every May NATSO members make their annual

pilgrimage to Capitol Hill where they meet with
senators and members of Congress.

NATSO FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM PAGE 15

The Future Leaders Program aims to advance the

success of a new generation of individuals who are
emerging as leaders in the travel plaza industry.

BILL MOON SCHOLARSHIP PAGE 16

The Bill Moon Scholarship helps industry employees

and their children offset the cost of a college education.

multi-million dollar businesses. Todays travel plazas

and truckstops are modern, clean, multimilliondollar businesses. They offer a tremendous array of
merchandise and services to professional drivers and the
traveling public.

ALLIED MEMBERSHIP PAGE 17

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

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ATSO MEMBERS ARE...

modern, clean, multimillion-dollar businesses. They offer a tremendous array of merchandise and
services to professional drivers and the traveling public. The travel plaza and truckstop market sells
54 billion gallons of diesel fuel a year and represents $65 billion in buying power.

A POWERFUL MARKET
NATSO member locations
per state
More than 100
50 - 99
25 - 49
15 - 24

850+ Quick-Serve
Restaurants
270+ Shop Repair
1,100+ convenience
stores

10 - 14
1- 9

60,000+ employees

VISITED BY THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS DAILY

PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS

225,000 on-hire carriers and over 282,000 private

carriers on file with DOT

756,000 heavy-duty truck drivers employed in 2009

according to the Bureau of Labor Statistic

Trucks move 68 percent of freight by weight

Average length of haul for trucks is 450 miles
Nearly 6,000 miles of the highway System carry more
than 8,500 trucks per day on sections where at least
every fourth vehicle is a truck.

CARS, RVS AND BUSES

Americans drove three trillion miles in 2010

according to the FHWA
AAA reported that during the 2010 Christmas holiday
travel season, 91 percent of travelers traveled by car
Approximately 8.3 million American households now
own an RV, according to the RVIA
According to the American Bus Association, the
average spend for a bus when stopped for a 24-hour
period is $13,000

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

The NATSO Foundation Is...

501(c)(3) research, education and public outreach subsidiary

of NATSO, Inc. The foundation is armed with a bold new vision,
and is tackling a concrete action plan for delivering critical business
intelligence to travel plaza leaders.

THE NATSO FOUNDATION PROGRAMS

RESOURCES TO BETTER SERVE
CUSTOMERS

The foundation produces tools

to assist travel plazas in better
serving their customers, such
as articles on providing healthy
food options and a toolkit on the
new Americans with Disabilities
Act regulations.

RESEARCH

Over the years, the NATSO

Foundation has tackled an
ambitious roster of research and
2017 will be no different. Studies
completed in the past include:

2003 Fueling American Prosperity:

How Rest Area Commercialization
will Devastate the Economic
Contributions of Interstate
Business
2001 More Than Fuel: An Analysis
of Factors Influencing Non-Fuel
Sales at Truckstops and Travel
Plazas
1997 Fueling American Prosperity:
The Economic Significance of
Interstate Business
1995 Factors Affecting The
Industry

MCLANE/NATSO FOUNDATION
INDEX

McLane/NATSO Foundation
Index is published quarterly to
allow operators to benchmark
sales figures against peers in
18 product categories and is
produced through a partnership
between the two organizations. If
you are interested in contributing
data, research or information,
contact Pamela Hayes.

SPEAKERS AT THE NATSO SHOW

The NATSO Foundation

provides speakers chosen for
their ability to assist travel plaza
and truckstop operators achieve
excellence for their industry,
customers, communities and
society.
More information: PAGE 5

HALL OF FAME

The Travel Plaza Industrys Hall

of Fame was established to honor
those who have contributed
significantly to the travel plaza
industry and their community.
These individuals notable
achievements are highlighted to
serve as a source of pride and
inspiration for the industry.

STOP WATCH MAGAZINE

Stop Watch magazine delivers indepth content to assist NATSO

members to improve their travel
plaza business operations and
provides context on trends and
news affecting the industry.
More information: PAGE 11

BILL MOON SCHOLARSHIP

Industry scholarships are

awarded every year under the Bill
Moon Scholarship Program to
deserving travel plaza employees
and their dependents.
More information: PAGE 16

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

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he NATSO SHOW Is...

an exclusive opportunity for vendor exhibitors to present their products and

services to travel plazas and truckstops across the country. The NATSO Show
2017 will be held January 21 - 24 in Savannah, Georgia.

ON A MISSION

to provide access to new products, technical solutions and innovations that will improve the
efficiency and profitability of travel plaza and truckstop operators operations.

YOUR CONNECTION TO

senior level professionals with the authority to buy. From the heads of major national chains to the
owners of independent locations across the country and to representatives of major distribution
companies, The NATSO Show attracts the full scope of the industry.

Director 5%
General Manager 12%

A POWERFUL AUDIENCE
Manager 31%

Owner 12%

89 percent of attendees at The NATSO Show

said they had the authority to make purchases
on the show floor
Attendees represent 2,000 travel plazas and
truckstop locations
Attendees travel from 48 states

Other 10%

Vice President 13%

President/CEO 17%

Include hundreds of independent locations

and representatives of Loves Travel Stops and
Country Stores, Pilot Flying J and TravelCenters
of America

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

2016 Attendees Included (list is not inclusive of all attendees)

American Foods Group
American Truck Plaza, LLC
AMP CNG
Anew Travel Center
Atlanta South 75, Inc.
Bosselman, Inc.
Broadway Truck Stops
CEFCO Travel Centers
Colorado 25 Travel Plaza
CST Brands, Inc.
Cubbys, Inc.
D.M. Bowman, Inc
Deluxe Truck Stop, L.L.C.
Dodge City Travel Center
Flynns Truck Plaza
Gearjammer, Inc.
Goetz Companies, Inc.
Greater Chicago Truck Plaza

Hammer Williams Co.

Heinz, Inc.
Iowa 80 Group, Inc.
Irving Oil Corporation
Jubitz Corporation
Lancaster Travel Plaza, LLC
LaPlace Travel Center, LLC
Lee Oil Company
Liberty Petroleum Distributors
Loves Travel Stops
Melvin L. Davis Oil Co., Inc.
Miller Oil Company
Muralts, Inc.
Oasis Travel Center, LLC
One Energy, Inc.
Patio of Marshfield, Inc.
Pilot Flying J
Ports To Plains Travel Plaza

Pride Travel Center

Sacramento 49er Truck Plaza
San Felipe Pueblo
Sapp Bros. Travel Centers, Inc.
Service Oil, Inc./dba Stamart
Shoemakers Truck Station, Inc.
Siete Corporation
Sinclair Oil - Little America
Speedway, LLC
St. Rose Travel Center, LLC
Stubs Gas & Oil, Inc.
Sunco Enterprises, Inc.
Tampa Bay Truck Stop
TravelCenters of America
Triplett, Inc.
Truckstop Corporation
Vesuvius, Inc.
Wawa, Inc.

2016 Exhibitors and Sponsors Included (list is not inclusive of all exhibitors)
A&W Restaurants Inc.
AMBEST
Bennett Pump Co.
Bridgestone
CakeLove
CAT Scale Co.
Chesters International
Comdata
DAS Companies Inc.
DataMax Group Inc.
Double Coin Tire
Electronic Funds Source, LLC
Federated Insurance
Fiscal Systems Inc.
FPPF Chemical Co. Inc.
Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Hershey Creamery Co.

Huddle House Inc.
Junge Control Inc.
Know Control
KSG Distributing Inc.
Leer Inc.
LSI Industries Inc.
Lucas Oil Products Inc.
Lynco Products
McLane Co. Inc.
Michelin North America
Mobil Delvac
Multi Service Fuel Card
NATSN
Paragon Solutions
Pennsylvania Dutch Candies

Phillips 66
Professional Transportation Partners

QuikQ LLC
Renewable Energy Group Inc.
Roadys Truck Stops
S&D Coffee & Tea
Shell Lubricants
SPATCO DEF
Stayhold USA
Taco Johns International, Inc.
The Coca-Cola Company
TVC Pro-Driver Inc.
Valvoline
Waste Harmonics
WEX Fleet One
Yum! Brands Express

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

Exhibit at The NATSO Show

Exhibit at this well-attended annual trade show for NATSO member travel center and truckstop
owners and operators. Dont miss your opportunity to be there when truckstop and travel plaza
operators hit the expo hall looking for the latest product drivers will have to have and business
solutions to streamline their operations.

PRICING

Each 10 by 10 booth costs:

Members: $3,000
Nonmembers: $3,800

TOP REASONS TO EXHIBIT

1. Increase awareness/
establish a presence in the
travel plaza and truckstop
industry
2. Reach high-level decisionmakers/obtain sales leads
3. Increase product exposure
4. Introduce new products
5. Keep up with your
competition
6. Support the travel plaza
and truckstop industry
every dollar that you spend
with NATSO is reinvested
to improve the industry.

TAKE
ACTION

EXHIBIT AT THE NATSO SHOW AND RECEIVE:

Access to hundreds of attendees with the authority to buy
Exclusive access to the tradeshow floor industry suppliers
and vendors must exhibit at The NATSO Show to access the
show floor and NATSO events
Booth space at competitive rates
Two full registrations for every 100 square feet reserved
Listing in the official Show Guide, which reaches attendees
and NATSO member companies nationwide
Inclusion in online floor plans, available to attendees before,
during and after the show
Exclusive access to key mailing lists, available only to
exhibitors
Free new product and expo-only special announcements
online and in print
Access to networking events with truckstop and travel plaza
operators and buyers
Attendance at educational sessions
Rewarding sponsorship opportunities
An introduction to the target audience you want to reach
Subscription to NATSOs electronic newsletter, Highway
Business Matters, which provides tactics for maximizing sales
to the industry

To make a booth selction appointment, contact:

Susan Taylor, NATSO Allied Relations Manager
staylor@natso.com
(703) 739-8572

Sponsor Opportunities

Whats Your Goal for The NATSO Show? Lets work together to design a presence that advances
your unique goals and aims. Here are some great sponsorship opportunities just for you! Contact
Pamela Hayes to secure your sponsorship today at (703) 739-8565 or phayes@natso.com.

Platinum $20,000
Host the Human Library

Kickoff Keynote

$20,000

Attendees will meet one-on-one with the experts were

bringing to our Human Library in offices surrounded by
your logo, signage and staff. As the host of this highly-visible
feature, youll move beyond the traditional booth to turn the
Human Library into your floor presence with plenty of room
for seating, refreshments and fun. Sponsorship supports

$20,000

Attach your brand to this high-energy kick-off, where well

combine the substance of a keynote speaker with lighthearted
entertainment. As a sponsor, youll also receive a valuable
networking opportunity, seating your executives with
NATSO leaders at the head table, or hosting a table for your
customers. Sponsorship supports

Gold $10,000
Refreshment During a Speaking Event $10,000

Will there be food? Weve all heard countless times, and

its no surprise. We all want to go to events with great
food, and we all feel taken care of by the people who
provide refreshment for us. Take care of your customers by
sponsoring the food and beverage at a breakfast or lunch
event. Want to be even more prominent? You can add-on
sponsorship of the speaker.
Sponsorship supports

Travel Center Executives Dinner hosted by

Chairmans Circle

Host the Cyber Caf

$10,000

Reading email, checking in for flights, or making reservations

for dinner. There are many reasons for attendees to visit the
cyber caf. Why not ensure that when they do, theyll see
your logo, signage, Web site, and a place to sit and talk to
your staff? Upgrade beyond the traditional booth by building
your show presence around hosting the Cyber Caf.
Sponsorship supports

$10,000, three available

A dinner open to all travel center attendees and Chairmans Circle

members.
Sponsorship supports

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

Gold $10,000

Welcome Party Refreshments

Keynote Speaker(s)

$10,000

Reward your fans and inspire new ones by branding the

Welcome Party. Monday nights social event is a blowout
event designed to be the pinnacle of social activities at The
NATSO Show. NATSO will work with you to showcase your
logo in creative waysfrom ice sculptures to gobos to food
carvings, the options are nearly endless. It will be a night to
remember - and customers will know that your sponsorship
dollars made it possible. Sponsorship supports

$10,000, four available

Seems like every operator has two questions in mind: is

the economy turning around, and whats the government
going to do next? Were planning four keynote speakers that
will each focus on one of these topics. Sponsor a luncheon
speaker, and youll get much more than logo placement. Your
executive will be invited to join NATSO leaders at the head
table, your company will host a table, and you can display
marketing materials on all luncheon tables.
Sponsorship supports

Business Connect Lounge

Great Ideas for Independents Operators

Sponsor the premier place for attendees and Chairmans

Circle members to refresh, reconnect and reenergize on the
floor. From impromptu meetings to a central meeting point,
attendees can use this lounge as their base camp for exploring
the floor and theyll know it was your company that hosted
this great opportunity. Sponsorship supports

This is the prime opportunity to connect with independent

operators. Designed exclusively to give independents a
chance to share ideas and discuss common challenges, Great
Ideas is a perennial favorite. Sponsors are the only people
allowed to join independents and speakers in this session.
Give this important community your support.

$10,000

$10,000, two available

Sponsorship supports

COPPER $5,000
Hold a Focus Group

Executive Suites

Imagine spending an hour with hand-selected truckstop

industry leaders, all of whom are there to focus on your
company. Ask the questions you most need to know as
you develop or market new products, and foster a sense
of partnership with potential brand ambassadors. This is a
powerful way to build relationships in a small group setting
and gain priceless customer insight.

Sometimes, you just want a private, quiet place to meet

with your customers. An office you can lock when you leave
or a VIP lounge where you can offer refreshments while
showcasing your branding. These hard-walled executive suites
offer just the solution to meet these needs. NATSO will assist
in setting up appointments with travel plaza leaders.

$5,000, $10,000 with food and beverage, three available

Sponsorship supports

$5,000

Sponsorship supports

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE

Educational Session
Speaking presentation
Introduction of speaker or panelists
Signage recognition
Logo on session materials
Electronic Newsletter Advertising
4 runs
2 runs
Marketing Exposure
Truckstop mailing labels
Distribution of press release by NATSO
Sponsor Badge Recognition
Stop Watch Show Guide Issue
Full-page advertorial or message to members letter
Logo placement in Show Guide and thank you in next issue
The NATSO Show Promotional Materials
Signage at the event
Logo recognition with specific event sponsorship
Website
Logo recognition on electronic schedule and event listings
Logo recognition on Facebook page
Your Companys Promotional Materials
Included in welcome bag
Table top display in event meeting room
Handouts available in room
Registrations
4 individuals
2 individuals

10

Platinum
$20,000

Gold
$10,000

Copper
$5,000

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We advertise in Stop Watch

because it seems to have its
finger on the pulse of the
industry. It gets to an audience
that no other magazine gets to,
which is the truckstop operator.
Stephen Sikorsky
Howes Lubricator

Magazine Is...

the official NATSO member magazine distributed bimonthly

to truckstop and travel plaza owners and operators. Stop Watch
is the only magazine written directly for truckstop and travel plaza
owners and operators. Boasting bold and enticing graphics that
complement the substance of the articles, the magazine is not only
a must-read for members, its a fun read for them.

ON A MISSION
Stop Watch magazine is a
great resource for current information related to the travel
plaza industry and legislation
affecting the transportation/
energy industries. It is a must
read.
Jimmy A. Haslam President
Pilot Flying J

Stop Watch and NATSO

News Weekly are valuable
resources for me and all of my
managers. We always find useful information that improves
our day-to-day operations.
James J. Goetz Vice President
Goetz Companies, Inc.

to provide in-depth content to assist NATSO members to improve

their travel plaza business operations as well as provide context on
trends and news affecting the industry.

A DIRECT ROUTE TO

the people who determine which goods and services will be offered
at more than 1,200 different locations across the country.

PACKED WITH FEATURES

on all aspects of the travel plaza and truckstop business including

convenience store operations, quick-serve and sit-down restaurant
strategies, employee motivational tools and more. Past issues
of Stop Watch included features on reducing employee theft,
improving food safety and increasing sales on holiday items.

CONSISTENT

Departments include:
Member Profile, focusing on the successful habits of one
truckstop owner or operator;
Operator to Operator, featuring one bottom-line question; and
Darrens Great Ideas! for Independent Operators, digestible,
low-cost, high-impact retails tips.

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

SIZES AVAILABLE

Full Page - 8.5 x 11 (Add 1/8 to bleed)

1/2 Page - 5 x 8 (non-bleed)
1/3 Page - 2.5 x 9.75 (non-bleed)
1/4 Page - 3.5 x 5 (non-bleed)

STOP WATCH DETAILS

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Publication trim size is 8.5 x 11, Please include an additional 0.125 bleed
on all four sides.

PREFERRED MEDIA

RATES FOR MEMBERS AND

NONMEMBERS

Mem/Non

Please ensure that all document sizes are created to the mechanical
specifications, no internal crop marks.

IFC .................... $4,000/$5,000

IBC .................... $4,000/$5,000
Opposite TOC ... $4,000/$5,000
Back Cover ......... $4,500/$4,500
1 Page ................. $3,850/$4,850
1/2 Page .............. $2,850/$3,850
1/3 Page .............. $2,000/$3,000
1/4 Page .............. $1,500$2,500

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

We offer additional opportunities

such as wraps and inserts at $4,000
plus cost.
Contact Amy Toner to put together a
package that best meets your needs.

Please supply files as high-resolution PDFs with fonts outlined and images
embedded in CMYK. No spot colors.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is available. Contact Amy Toner at (703) 7398570 or atoner@natso.com for the user ID and password. If using FTP,
files must be compressed.

STOP WATCH AD ISSUE DEADLINES

Reservations
Materials Deadline
Jan/Feb 2017 11/1/2016 11/8/16
Mar/Apr 2017 12/23/2016 12/30/2016
May/Jun 2017 3/6/2017 3/13/2017
Jul/Aug 2017 5/5/2107 5/5/2017
Sep/Oct 2017 7/10/2017 7/17/2017
Nov/Dec 2017 9/7/2017 9/14/2017

EDITORIAL CALENDAR

The 2017 editorial calendar will available in the fall.

TAKE
ACTION

For more information and to reserve an ad, contact:

Susan Taylor, NATSOs Allied Relations Manager
(703) 739-8572
staylor@natso.com

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Electronic Advertising with NATSO is...

NATSO News Weekly

NATSO News Weekly (NNW) is NATSOs weekly

electronic newsletter. NNW is packed with the latest
updates on government and business issues affecting the
truckstop and travel plaza industry.

VIEWED BY

The newsletter is delivered every Monday to more than

2,400 travel plaza and truckstop executives and the vendors
that support them.

NNW PRICING AND SIZE

365 x 125 pixel ad space is available $500 for members and

$1,000 for nonmembers per month.

NATSOs Website

NATSOs website is the daily must-visit source of

news, education, data and analysis for truckstop and
travel plaza owners, a space for NATSO members to
interact with each other, vendors and NATSO, and a
platform for amplifying the voice of the industry.

VIEWED BY

An average of more than 3,500 unique visitors frequent

NATSOs website on a monthly basis.

WEBSITE PRICING AND SIZE

The website contains two places on the home page for

advertising:
Sidebar banner (298 by 248 pixels) available for $700
for members and $1,000 for nonmembers per month.
Main content area banner (618 by 90 pixels) available for $500 for members and $700 for nonmembers per
month.

Reach the multi-billion dollar travel plaza industry with NATSO

www.natso.com

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Day on Capitol Hill...

is the annual time for NATSO members to make their pilgrimage to Capitol Hill to meet with senators and
members of Congress to voice how vitally important the truckstop and travel plaza industry is to the national
economy and how congressional votes affect its ability to thrive.
As part of the event, NATSO hosted its annual Congressional Pie Reception Capitol Hill pie reception, serving
nearly 225 pies from local truckstops to legislators and their staff.
NATSO Day on Capitol Hill 2017 will be May 15-17, 2017.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PIES FOR NATSOS CONGRESSIONAL PIE RECEPTION $1,000

Add your name to the excitement of NATSOs very well

attended Congressional Pie Reception by sponsoring pies.
Sponsors will be featured on signs at the event and included
in press prior to the reception.

HOSPITALITY ROOM $10,000

Sponsor the place for attendees to refresh, reconnect and

reenergize between congressional visits. Attendees use
this space as their base camp Wednesday afternoon and
theyll know it was your company that hosted this great
opportunity.

TAKE
ACTION

BUS TRANSPORTATION $5,000

Promote your brand by sponsoring the transportation to and

from the Welcome Dinner on Monday and Capitol Hill on
Tuesday and Wednesday. Attendees will know it was your
company that took them where they needed to go.

WELCOME DINNER HOSTED BY CHAIRMANS CIRCLE

MEMBERS Chairman Circle Membership

Mondays welcome dinner is attended by NATSO

Board members, Day on Capitol Hill attendees and
Chairmans Circle members. This high-end affair is
extremely exclusive and your chance to connect with
industry leaders. Must be Chairman Circle member to
attend. See PAGE 17 for membership information.

For more information, contact:

Pamela Hayes, NATSO Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
phayes@natso.com
(615) 673-2798

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NATSO Future Leaders Program Is...

a brand-new program that aims to advance the success of a new generation of individuals who
are emerging as leaders in the travel plaza industry.

AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO
brand your company as invested in the future of the industry. NATSOs Future Leaders Program
offers two co-sponsorships at the $10,000 level.

ON A MISSION TO

advance the success of a new

generation of individuals who are
emerging as leaders in the travel
plaza industry.

CREATED FOR

all travel plaza operators who

see themselves as new or future
leaders in their own business
and in NATSO. Not limited
by ageany operator who is
new to running a travel plaza,
or who wants to increase
their engagement in NATSO
volunteer roles is welcome.

TAKE
ACTION

AN EXCITING SERIES OF INITIATIVES

An exclusive, half-day Future

Leaders Conference in June,
2014
Launch a social media tool to
connect future leaders yearround
Create a mentoring/coaching
program to link future
leaders with industry veterans
Connect future leaders with
NATSO advocacy veterans
who can guide them before
and during NATSOs annual
Day on Capitol Hill

YOUR TICKET TO

Establish relationships
with current and emerging
industry leaders
Participate in a short-term
task force with future leaders
that will identify, shape and
launch the Future Leaders
Social Media Tool
Logo placement and
sponsorship recognition on
NATSOs Website

For more information, contact:

Pamela Hayes, NATSO Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
phayes@natso.com
(615) 673-2798

Bill Moon Scholarship Program Is...

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a nearly 20 year-old scholarship that helps industry employees and their children help offset
the cost of a college education. The scholarship provides much needed and deserved assistance to
industry students planning for their post-secondary education and has awarded over $250,000 in
scholarships.
Each year since 1993 The NATSO Foundation has awarded scholarships of $2,500 each to selected
industry employees and their children to help offset the cost of a college education.
AVAILABLE TO

all truckstop and travel plaza owner/operators, their employees and their families are eligible. Five $5,000
scholarships will be awarded this year.

APPLICATIONS

Each spring the NATSO Foundation releases the scholarship application and applicants are judged by a independent
review with selections based on academic merit, financial need, community activities and a short essay.
Applications are available at http://www.natso.com/natsofoundation/billmoonscholarship.

AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO
brand your company as invested in the employees and families of the industry.
This year, the NATSO Foundation is soliciting two Bill Moon Sponsorships at the $10,000 level.
Sponsors receive:
Logo recognition on Bill Moon page of the NATSOs website
Distribution of press release produced by the NATSO Foundation
Recognition in marketing materials regarding the scholarship

TAKE
ACTION

For more information, contact:

Pamela Hayes, NATSO Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
phayes@natso.com
(615) 673-2798