National Dance Day in Washington DC!

The National Mall
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Nigel Lythgoe, celebrity judge and producer of "So You Think You Can Dance" TV show. As our nation struggles to combat obesity, we invite you to come celebrate popular forms and to promote physical fitness across the United States

For more info:

http://www.examiner.com/x-4819-Cable-TV--Celebrity-Examiner~y2010m7d25-National-Dance-Day-promotes-dancing-for-healthy-exercise 

Are Thank You Notes to Vendors Necessary?

I came across this online discussion topic and as an etiquette consultant, wedding vendor and former bride, it peaked my interest. From my perspective, a vendor's fees and gratuities cover costs but word of mouth keeps vendors in business.  Hence, the widespread popularity of social media and review sites like Wedding Wire, Yelp, Project Wedding, etc... That's why referrals and testimonials are the highest compliment. The feedback and endorsement is ultimately more valuable than the one time sale because it represents one's reputation which is priceless. Vendors build up a portfolio and credibility based on a solid history of success and customer service. What's more, most of the vendors that make our weddings magical are small family businesses and they need our support more than ever during the most serious economic downturn since the Great Depression!

Virginia State Ballroom Championships

July 15-18

Virginia State Ballroom Championships

Hyatt Regency - Reston VA Town Center

Organizers - Rosendo Fumero and Ahmed Hussien

VirginiaState@aol.com http://www.dancesportchampionships.com

Tentative Schedule: http://dcdancenet.com/vastatechampionships/

Saturday Evening Gala Features Professional Championships

For spectator tickets & table reservations only, please contact:

http://dcdancenet.com/vastatechampionships/

OR contact:

Beverly A Donahue, 220 Kentland's Blvd #1, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(301) 926-9591 bevdonahue@msn.com

OR

Nick Short, Suite 615, 4242 East West Hwy Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 657-9095 short.nick@gmail.com

Checks payable to: Virginia State Dancesport Championships