Common use of VIPs Clause in Contracts

VIPs. Special letters of invitation co-signed by the Chair of the Canada Games Council and the President of the Host Society will be extended to all VIP dignitaries. VIPs are representatives of national, provincial, territorial and local government (such as Cabinet Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Mayors, Councillors, ▇▇▇▇▇▇), Canada Games Council representatives, national sport organizations, corporate sponsors and other organizations or individuals designated as VIPs by their organization and invited to attend the Games by the Canada Games Council and Host Society. VIP invitations will be extended to: Canada Games Council* 30** Government of Canada 30** Host Provincial/Territorial Government 30** Host Municipality 30** Host Society Board of Directors and Management Committee (approx.) 40 Corporate sponsors and suppliers tbd Provincial/Territorial governments (each) 4 National Sport Organizations (each) 2*** Multi-Sport Organizations (each) (includes COC, CPC, CGC, CIS, CCAA, SOC, CAAWS, VANOC, Sport Matters, 2010 Legacies Now, Provincial Games, and others as Identified) 2 Immediate Next Games Host Society 10 Following Games Host Society 4 Others, as agreed to between CGC and Host Society tbd *Full access (including access to athletes village, back and front of house) will be given with Canada Games Council accreditations. **Numbers are approximate and must remain transferable up to three times during the Games period to accommodate all interested Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Parliament/Legislature, municipal councillors, etc. ***For a sport taking place both weeks, it should be 2 per week. The above list represents the minimum obligation of the Host Society. In total, the Host Society should expect around 300 VIP invitations according to this minimum requirements list. Total VIP numbers have the potential to expand dramatically if the Host Society decides to expand the number of VIPs for local friends, family and municipal officials. VIPs will be accorded the following benefits at the Host Society's expense (unless otherwise noted): · VIP accreditation · All venue access including medal rounds · Local ground transportation · Gift pack (optional) · Access to Games Hospitality Suites · Tickets to Opening and Closing Ceremonies · Invitations to selected receptions · Assistance with special needs as required