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Proven Washington DC Destination Management Company: DMC and Planner
for Specialist Incentive, Conference, Event and Convention Travel Organisers Worldwide

	CAPITOL SERVICES INC (SITE / EVENTIA / MPI / ISES)
Contacts 108 N. Virginia Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046 U.S.A. Tel: +1 703 584 2460 Fax: +1 703 584 2461 Email: washington@dudmc.com Web Site: www.csi-dc.com Contact: David Hainline - President Amberlee Huggins - Vice-President Links Company Destination Example Programme Suggested Sightseeing Theme Party Ideas for Incentives A Few Extra Touches Convention Centre Welcome Gifts

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General Information

Company

Company Mission Statement
CSI aims to provide excellence in service to clients needing consultation or coordination of Special Events, Meetings, Conventions, Transportation and Tours.

Corporate Profile
Capitol Services Inc. (CSI) is owned and operated by Jill McGregor. CSI is a Destination Management Company that was established on Capitol Hill in 1987. In 2002, the company expanded and moved to a building In Falls Church, VA. Today, CSI employs 25 full and part time staff members and approximately 80 contractors to support the successful logistics and operation of client accounts.

Our firm is recognized as Washington DC's premier Destination Management Company. Most recently, the Washington Business Journal designated CSI as one of DC's "best event planning companies in the area." We were also included in Special Events Magazine's list of the Top 25 DMCs.

Philosophy
Capitol Services, Inc will propose only those programs and services that reflect the quality events that we know to be in the best interest of our clients. To that end, we will retain or partner with only those vendors who demonstrate a similar kind of commitment. The CSI infrastructure has been built by a team of the most qualified professionals in the hospitality and events industry, with over fifty years of experience combined.

First, the selection of our team members reflects the company's proprietary standard to employ only those individuals who demonstrate the highest regard and commitment to customer service. Second, each department director and team employee offer a unique level of experience in destination management. Third, we retain only those employees who consistently present the best venue and vendor product, offer the most cost-effective programming and successfully produce on-site programming. Fourth, although many of our contract staff have been with us for over ten years, CSI provides continuous training programs for these staff members focusing on program management and customer service.

Let us be the planner for your next meeting or event.

Destination

Many find Washington DC irresistible and few go home disappointed. Museums, restaurants, shops, and historical landmarks are only a few of the items that attract people to this fascinating city. Washington DC has been the Capital for the U.S. government since 1800. Today, it is a beautiful city to visit, from its vast entertainment venues, to the museums on the Mall, to the political buzz on Capitol Hill.

Unusual attractions you can only find in DC include a drive along embassy row past the multicoloured flags of foreign embassies, experiencing the Japanese cherry trees that blossom in the spring and the breathtaking monuments commemorating world events.

Nearby neighborhoods, such as Georgetown or Adams Morgan will charm you with their brick-faced townhouses and fantastic attractions. Both areas are full of diverse restaurants and global cuisines, specialty shops and boutiques and an exciting atmosphere all year-around.

Washington DC is a city of history, exciting activities and national pride - from the fast pace of city commuters to picnicking by the Potomac River - come and enjoy the diversity of the nation's capital.

Example Programme (100 - 500 Guests)

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Suggested Sightseeing

Whirlwind Tour of our Capital City!
Become a part of our nation's historic landscape and feel history come to life as you "visit" some of our country's most beloved sites. As the tour makes its way to Capitol Hill, you'll follow a route that affords splendid views of the monuments, famous sites, the Potomac River and past the magnificent White House, home of our distinguished first family. See the majestic U.S. Capitol Building, Senate and House office buildings, the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court.
As you travel along the "Mall," your CSI tour guide will also point out the famous Smithsonian Museums, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial. The first stop will be at the Lincoln Memorial, where you will climb the marble steps to the temple that enshrines Abraham Lincoln. From there, you will take a short walk to the somber setting of the powerful Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Your guide will then lead you to the Korean War Veterans Memorial -a powerful reminder of an important war.

No tour of Washington would be complete without a visit to the newest memorial in Washington DC, the National World War II Memorial. The memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial will be a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people to the common defense of the nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom from tyranny throughout the world.

End the day with a stop on Pennsylvania Avenue to view the White House. As you approach the White House through Lafayette Park, your Capitol Services tour guide will tell you the history of the park and of the many famous buildings that surround you.

Magnificent Monuments by Moonlight Tour
Tonight it's first class treatment as you board our motor coaches for a "Monuments by Moonlight" tour of our capital city. This evening's tour will be even more special, as you will have your own tuxedoed waiter onboard the bus serving gourmet chocolates, champagne and sparkling water throughout the wonderful evening driving tour of the U.S. Capitol, the White House, Smithsonian Mall and the Jefferson Memorial. The first stop will be at the Lincoln Memorial, where you will have an opportunity to climb the marble steps to the temple that houses a breathtaking statue of our sixteenth President. From there, you will take a short walk to the somber setting of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Etched in granite are the 58,220 names of the heroic Americans who are missing or who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Directly across from the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial is the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Dedicated on July 27, 1995 by President Bill Clinton and President Kim Young Sam of the Republic of South Korea, the Korean War Veterans Memorial is a place to remember the 54,269 American lives that were lost in the war. The statues depicting fighting men on patrol represent all four branches of the United States military working together for a common goal...victory.

Your last stop will be at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial … a 7½-acre walking memorial that lies between the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin. A true work of architectural genius, this landmark is one of Washington's most popular attractions. Throughout the moonlight tour, your expert CSI tour guide will regale you with tales of trivia of the nation's capital city!

A Day at the Smithsonian
Your first stop is at the world famous and most frequently visited museum on the planet, The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum - an absolute must for any visitor to our capital city! This magnificent glass and marble building maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. Located on the Mall, the museum has hundreds of artifacts on display including the original Wright 1903 "Flyer," Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis," the Apollo 11 command module, "The Voyager," which flew around the world on one tank of gas, and a lunar rock display that visitors can touch. This Museum is a fitting tribute to the great explorers who have advanced the history of flight.

Explore our fascination of flights through the air and in space. View Earth from the open cargo bay of the Space Shuttle. Journey to the natural and manmade wonders of the world. These and other thrills await you in the National Air and Space Museum's Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater. Giant-screen films are projected on the five-story-high screen with 6-channel digital surround sound.

Visit The National Museum of Natural History featuring wonders of the natural world, from the world's largest mammal (a bull elephant) to a newly renovated Insect Zoo. Its great halls feature everything from the skull of a Tyrannosaurus Rex to Ice Age Mammals. You'll not want to miss the presumably cursed Hope Diamond in the Gem and Mineral Collection! The Museum of Natural History is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it.

A Riding Tour Of Presidential Homes: Magnificent Washington, DC Residences
See the modest homes and grand mansions in Washington's tree-lined neighbourhoods, where 20th Century Presidents lived before and after the White House. Pass by the first home bought by Senator Richard Nixon, the one-room apartment rented by newlyweds Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson and the fashionable building in which ensign John F. Kennedy rented a room during World War II. See where Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower lived frugally, where a budget-conscious Harry Truman rented and where young Franklin Roosevelt escaped a terrorist explosion.

Drive in front of the plush homes and diplomatic residences, once home to Herbert Hoover, Warren Harding, Woodrow Wilson and William Howard Taft. Along the way, see where Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson lived after succeeding to the presidency, but before they moved into the White House. As a bonus, glimpse embassies, grand homes of foreign ambassadors and the residences of famous Washingtonians of the past and present.

Embassy Row and the National Cathedral
Your tour will begin with a drive through a unique area of Washington - Embassy Row. Embassy Row is the popular name of the two-mile portion of Massachusetts Avenue, where these elegant and, sometimes unusual, buildings are home to the many embassies, consulates and ambassadors.

What was once sprawling countryside in the northwest quadrant of Washington DC is now home to some of the most elite addresses in the world. As property taxes began to soar in the latter half of the 19th Century, most landowners in the area sold their estates to wealthy, foreign dignitaries. By designating these properties as consulates and embassies, the buildings and grounds became tax-free. Since the middle of this century, most embassies have been located on a stretch of Massachusetts Avenue. Your Capitol Services tour guide will point out the British Embassy, the Embassy of Turkey, reputedly Embassy Row's most sumptuous mansion, and the dozens of others replete with all their majesty and elegance.

After your driving tour of Embassy Row, you will stop at the Washington National Cathedral. In a city of impressive monuments, memorials and historic sites, the Washington National Cathedral is unique. Standing higher than the Washington Monument, the Cathedral crowns 57 acres at the city's highest point. The Cathedral is a living symbol of our country's heritage of religious freedom and faith. Its roots date to the inclusion of "a great church for national purposes" in the original plans for the city of Washington.

Theme Party Ideas for Incentives

Corcoran Gospel Brunch
The Corcoran Gallery of Art provides a brunch setting that is truly monumental in its grandeur. Ascend the wide, marble entrance staircase to the atrium. The main floor of the atrium is where you will enjoy the Corcoran's Gospel Brunch. A live jazz ensemble will entertain you during your time in this elegant setting. Brunches executed amid one of the finest collections of American art in the world, as well as an array of European masterworks by Rembrandt, Renoir, Degas, Rubens, and others. The architecture of the gallery is a work of art in itself. The Corcoran Gallery nurtures contemporary, young artists while also preserving artistic heritage. Take part in an afternoon of unparalleled elegance at the Corcoran Gallery, and discover why Frank Lloyd Wright considered this American Beaux-Arts masterpiece the best-designed building in all of Washington.

Russian Embassy Dinner
Guests ascend the grand staircase of the Russian Embassy to soothing sounds of a harpist, and are greeted in the richly wood-paneled dining room for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner will be served in the elegant ballroom, with its French Aubusson carpet, gilded trim columns and moldings, marble fireplaces and original chandeliers. Guests will dine in style as they enjoy the atmosphere of one of Washington's most stately diplomatic reception rooms. The Residence of the Russian Federation is a Baroque-style city town home that was built in 1911. The mansion was soon sold to the Imperial Russian government in 1913 and has remained a property of the Russian government ever since.

Union Station All Aboard Party
Upon entering the Union Station, guests will be greeted by a host dressed as a conductor who will punch their tickets as train whistles blow in the distance. The "All Aboard" atmosphere is carried throughout the east hall with railroad crossing signs, park benches and a simulated newstand.

Standing in front of a backdrop of an oncoming train, a seven-piece band will entertain the guests with Big Band favorites. Guests will eat in style since the circular buffet will feature a large variety of cuisines. Guests will enjoy the grandeur of Union Station as well as a salute to the railway systems of America.

A Few Extra Touches

Colonial Fife and Drum Core
From the airport to the hotel, or the hotel to dinner, enjoy the patriotic rhythms of the costumed Colonial Fife and Drum Core.

Costumed Characters
Invite George and Martha Washington, Ben Franklin, or Abraham Lincoln to your next event. Historical look-alikes and other costumed characters can liven up your special event.

International Cultural performers
Entertain your guests with the song, dance and cultures of people from around the world.

Fireworks Display
Indoor or outdoor, fireworks make any occasion magical. Some permits may be required.

Behind the scenes
Meet prominent people or performers up close and personal. Or witness the ins and outs of a specific production.

Laser light show
You can make any event more memorable by adding a few colourful lasers to the production.

Convention Centre

Washington Convention Centre
The Washington Convention Centre is located in the heart of the nation's capital; steps from historic museums, great restaurants and wonderful attractions. With a total of 2.3 million square feet of space, the latest technology, nationally branded dining outlets such as Wolfgang Puck's, Quiznos and Starbucks, the Washington Convention Centre is ready to host your next convention, tradeshow or meeting!

Here's a quick overview of our space:
" 703,000 square feet of prime exhibit space
" 150,000 square feet of meeting space in a total of 66 break out rooms
" 36,000 square feet of registration space
" 52,000 square foot ballroom, which can seat 3,000 people (banquet style)

Welcome Gifts

• Chocolate Figurines of the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol and the White House
• Patriotic Red, White, & Blue Keepsakes
• Waterford Crystal Capitol Dome Paperweights
• Keepsake coins of the U.S. Capitol and other Washington Monuments
• National Membership in the Smithsonian Institute
• Pictorial Books of the U.S. Capital City