Professional Development Sponsorship Opportunities

Maintenance Management School Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor & Product Showcase and Vendor Fair

$1,750

  • As of 11/26/2024... two spots remain available for 2025
  • Three minutes to give a solution-oriented overview of products or services to all students on Wednesday
  • Display table at the Vendor Fair
  • Inclusion in Vendor Fair BINGO
  • Recognition on the Sponsor/Vendor Fair banner(s)
  • One ticket to enjoy lunch with students (additional tickets available for purchase under Wednesday program items)

Note: lodging not available at the host venue

MMS School Sponsor

$4,500
Secured: Pistonbones Printing, Inc.

  • Only one available annually
  • Logo placement on MMS webpage
  • Logo banner hung in prominent location during the entirety of the school
  • Two minutes to welcome all students on Monday as part of the Opening Session
  • Opportunity to provide a branded amenity for all students at school check-in
  • Invitation to attend the Monday and/or Tuesday evening social with students
  • One sleeping room for either Monday or Tuesday evening at the school venue, UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge
  • Sponsor & Product Showcase and Vendor Fair included ($1,750 value; see details above)

MMS Wednesday Social Sponsor

$3,000
Secured: Great Western Recreation

  • Only one available annually
  • One ticket to enjoy dinner on Wednesday night with students (additional tickets available for purchase)
  • Invitation to participate as a Guest Judge at the annual Aeronautical Engineering Competition (immediately preceding social)
  • Invitation to attend the Wednesday evening social event with students
  • Opportunity to disburse 75 drink tickets to attendees. Additional tickets available to be purchased at $10/per.
  • Logo poster displayed in a prominent location during event
  • Acknowledgement as sponsor in on-site schedule
  • One sleeping room for Wednesday evening at the school venue, UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge
  • Sponsor & Product Showcase and Vendor Fair included ($1,750 value; see details above)

MMS Thursday Social Sponsor

$3,750
Secured: USA Shade & Fabric Structures

  • Only one available annually
  • Note: Sponsor is expected to bring an item for the Live Auction (taking place during the event)
  • One ticket to enjoy dinner Thursday night with students (additional tickets available for purchase)
  • Invitation to attend the Thursday evening football-themed social event with students
  • Opportunity to disburse 150 drink tickets to attendees. Additional tickets available to be purchased at $10/per.
  • Logo poster displayed in a prominent location during event
  • Acknowledgement as sponsor in on-site schedule
  • One sleeping room for Thursday evening at the school venue, UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge
  • Sponsor & Product Showcase and Vendor Fair included ($1,750 value; see details above)

MMS Year Sponsor

$2,250

  • Only three available annually
    • Choose to sponsor the First-Year, Second-Year, or Grad Forum programs
  • Two minutes to address students of the programming year sponsored on Wednesday
  • Logo poster displayed in the classroom of the sponsored programming year all week
  • Sponsor & Product Showcase and Vendor Fair included ($1,750 value; see details above)

Scholarship Sponsor

$1,990

  • 100% tax-deductible donation remitted to the MMS Scholarship Fund with California Foundation for Parks and Recreation, a 501(c)3 organization
  • Logo on MMS webpage from time of commitment through April following the school
  • Logo placement on scholarship application
  • Logo placement on scholarship fundraising bucket at the school
  • Verbal acknowledgement by school Regent in closing ceremony w/ logo placement in PowerPoint display
  • Opportunity to participate in the Sponsor & Product Showcase and Vendor Fair for an additional $500 ($1,250 savings).  
    • To take advantage of this opportunity, please call CPRS HQ at (916) 665-2777.

Live Auction Sponsor

Varies

The Thursday evening social will include a Live Auction for all attendees.  Proceeds will be donated to the MMS Scholarship Fund supporting future students.  Donated items must be shipped in advance (received by 10/30/2025) to the MMS Vendor and Sponsor Chair, Jacob Lichtenberger OR commit to shipping the prize directly to the winner following the school.  To learn more and/or commit to being a Live Auction Sponsor, please contact Jacob Lichtenberger directly. 

  • Logo on MMS webpage
  • Logo poster displayed in auction room
  • Email introduction to winner of item contributed
  • Logo placement on scholarship fundraising bucket at the school
  • Acknowledgement of sponsor, prize, and winner on CPRS social media

California Parks & Recreation Magazine

We invite your company to sponsor an upcoming issue of California Parks & Recreation magazine, the premier publication connecting professionals in parks, recreation, and community services across the state. As a sponsor, you’ll gain unparalleled exposure to key decision-makers, elevate your brand among industry leaders, and align your business with the values of healthy living, environmental stewardship, and vibrant communities.

Each issue is distributed to thousands of professionals and stakeholders, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your products or services while supporting the mission of advancing California’s public spaces. Partner with us and make a lasting impact in the parks and recreation industry!

Sponsored Issue Benefits:

  • Company name on cover “Issue sponsored by Company Name”
  • Company logo on Intro page of sponsored section
  • Center spread ad in sponsored issue (2 full pages)
  • Full page ads in three other 2025 issues
  • Full page ad in 2025 CPRS Buyer’s Guide
  • One Buyer’s Guide yellow pages logo, photo, and text listing
  • Your logo on Web home page ad promoting issue
  • Sponsored 2-page article in one 2025 issue of your choosing (inquire for more details)
  • Name mentions in two CPRS social media posts promoting the sponsored issue
  • Banner ad size #1 and sponsored article in a CPRS P&R News email newsletter to members

Total Package Value:

$14,005

Your investment:

$10,924
($3,081 savings)

Don’t delay!

Reserve your space now. Sponsorship is limited to only one company per issue!

Sponsor an edition of the magazine

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