| Summit |
| What time does the Supplier Summit begin? |
| The Supplier Summit registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be available before the program begins. |
| Where does the Supplier Summit take place? |
| Both the Supplier Summit and the Afterschool Benefit will take place at the Dallas Sheraton. The Summit will be held in the Dallas Ballroom. |
| What is the attire for the Summit? |
| Attire for the Summit is business. |
| What is the attire for the Benefit? |
| Attire for the Benefit is business/cocktail. |
| Is there a Registration Charge for the Supplier Summit? |
| While there is no cost to attend the Supplier Summit, transportation and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of each attendee. |
| Is a special room rate at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel available for Summit guests? |
| Yes, please call the Dallas Sheraton at 888-627-8191 and be sure to mention the JCPenney Supplier Summit and Afterschool Benefit when making your reservations. A limited number of rooms are available at the special rate of $159/night, and the deadline to receive this rate is May 3, 2010. |
| My company was only allowed to bring 2 guests to the Supplier Summit, but I would like to add one more. What do I do? |
| Due to space limitations, it is unlikely that we will be able to accommodate requests for additional seats. However, if you would like to place a request to add another guest for the Summit, please send a note to jcpinfo@yesevents.com and the request will be entered on to a waiting list. If your request is granted, you will be notified by e-mail. |
| I have a problem pulling up the Web site to register for the JCPenney Supplier Summit and Benefit? |
| The Web site works best with Internet Explorer. If you continue to have a problem viewing the site, please send a note to jcpinfo@yesevents.com and you will receive a response within 24 hours. |
| How do I register for the Supplier Summit? |
| You will register using the Registration link on the JCPenney Supplier Summit and Afterschool Web Site. Please note that you will register for the Afterschool Benefit separately from the Supplier Summit. |
| Can I attend the Benefit if I sign up for the Supplier Summit? |
| You may come to the Benefit only if you purchase a Branded or Table Sponsorship Package. Donations to JCPenney Afterschool are greatly appreciated, but they do not provide for admission to the Benefit. When you have completed your Summit registration, you will then have the opportunity to register for the Benefit or make a donation. |
| Afterschool Benefit |
| What time does the Afterschool Benefit begin? |
| Both the general Cocktail and VIP Receptions begin at 5:30pm. The dinner and main program will begin promptly at 6:30 pm |
| Where does the Afterschool Benefit take place? |
| Both the Supplier Summit and the Afterschool Benefit will take place at the Dallas Sheraton. The Benefit will be held in the Lone Star Ballroom. Please click on the Hotel tab for more information. |
| What is the attire for the Afterschool Benefit? |
| Attire for the Afterschool Benefit is business/cocktail. |
| Who is invited to the Afterschool Benefit? |
| All companies invited to the Supplier Summit are also invited to purchase a Branded or Table Sponsorship Package for the Afterschool Benefit. |
| How do I register for the Afterschool Benefit? |
| You will register using the Registration link on the JCPenney Supplier Summit and Afterschool Benefit Web Site. Please note that you will register for the Afterschool Benefit separately from the Supplier Summit. |
| Will tickets for the Afterschool Benefit be available for sale at the door? |
| No, tickets will not be available at the door. In order to attend the Benefit, you must purchase a Sponsorship Package. To view Sponsorship Packages available this year, click on the Benefit tab. |
| Are individual tickets available for the Afterschool Benefit? |
| No, tickets will not be available at the door. In order to attend the Benefit, you must purchase a Sponsorship Package. To view sponsorship packages available this year, click on the Benefit tab. |
| Is my Benefit table purchase or donation to JCPenney Afterschool tax-deductible? |
| Yes, the JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and, as such, your contribution is deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations are fully tax-deductible. The portion of a sponsorship that exceeds the fair market value of goods received is deductible. You will receive an acknowledgement shortly after the Benefit takes place confirming the portion of your sponsorship that is considered to be a donation. |
| Can I purchase a table now and pay after the Benefit? |
| No, JCPenney Afterschool respectfully requests that all Table Sponsorship payments be received in full no later than May 7, 2010. Your timeliness will better enable JCPenney Afterschool to perform its mission of providing America's children with access to life-enriching afterschool opportunities. |
| If I made a donation but did not purchase a Branded or Table Sponsorship Package, can I attend the Benefit? |
| No. Please know that we sincerely appreciate all donations; however, due to seating constraints, only those companies that purchase a Branded or Table Sponsorship package are able to attend the Benefit. |
| If I made a donation of an item or service to the auction, but did not purchase a Branded or Table Sponsorship Package, can I attend the Benefit? |
| No. Please know that we sincerely appreciate all donations; however, due to seating constraints, only those companies that purchase a Branded or Table Sponsorship package are able to attend the Benefit. |
| Will this monetary donation or sponsorship go to support a worthy cause? |
| Yes! JCPenney Afterschool works to provide children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that inspire them to be smart, strong and socially responsible. For more information on JCPenney Afterschool, please visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org. |
| I work with several JCPenney associates and would like to invite them to sit at my company's table. Is this possible? |
| JCPenney will make note of any particular requests submitted to us via email, but we cannot guarantee that requests can be accommodated. Please do not list JCPenney associates when registering table guests for your company. |
| If I buy a sponsorship package that allows my company to bring up to 10 guests to the Benefit, can I also bring the same number of people to the JCPenney Supplier Summit? |
| No, the two events are completely separate, and, therefore, the number of tables (i.e., seats) you purchase for the Benefit has no direct correlation to the number of seats you are allotted at the JCPenney Supplier Summit. If you have questions regarding your Summit seat allotment, please contact the Supplier Summit coordinator at jcpinfo@yesevents.com |
| Is a special room rate at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel available for Benefit guests? |
| Yes, please call the Dallas Sheraton at 888-627-8191 and be sure to mention the JCPenney Supplier Summit and Afterschool Benefit when making your reservations. A limited number of rooms are available at the special rate of $159/night, and the deadline to receive this rate is May 3, 2010. |
| What do I have to do to attend the VIP Reception with Mike Ullman and other key JCPenney executives? |
| Admission to the VIP Reception (up to 10 guests) is included with all Branded Sponsorship Packages and the Prestige Level Table Sponsorship. In addition, each Platinum Table Sponsorship includes admission for up to 2 guests to attend the VIP Reception. For more details on Sponsorship Packages, click on the Benefit tab. |
| I notice that a Platinum sponsorship includes admittance for up to two guests to attend the VIP Reception with Mike Ullman and other key JCPenney executives. What do other Platinum guests do during the cocktail hour? |
| All Platinum guests are invited to attend the general Cocktail Reception held adjacent to the Lone Star Ballroom beginning at 5:30pm. |
