Spouse/Guest Programs and Optional Tours

Purchase the complete Spouse/Guest program package for $410 and get a ticket to the following:

• Sunday — ACEC Opening Reception and Capital Affair Dinner
• Monday — Spouse/Guest Breakfast and Program
• Monday — Keynote Luncheon and Political Debate
• Tuesday — Spouse/Guest Breakfast and Program
• Wednesday — ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Breakfast

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Select just the spouse/guest events you want to attend from our NEW Spouse/Guest a la carte menu:

• Sunday — ACEC Opening Reception and Capital Affair Dinner — $150 per ticket
• Monday — Spouse/Guest Breakfast and Program — $85 per ticket
• Monday — Keynote Luncheon with Pat Buchanan and Eleanor Clift — $65 per ticket
• Tuesday — Spouse/Guest Breakfast and Program — $85 per ticket
• Tuesday — Exhibitor Roundtable and Networking Lunch — $65 per ticket
• Wednesday — ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Breakfast — $45 per ticket

Spouse/Guest Breakfast and Programs

We are all concerned about protecting the planet for future generations, but how does that relate to the way we entertain in our homes? Learn to green your home celebrations through your menu, décor, invitations, gifts, and more. Described as energetic and compelling, Lori Hill has appeared on television discussing green events as well as greening your business operations and personal life.

A la Carte Menu Cost: $85.00 per ticket. (Included in full spouse/guest fee).

Tuesday, April 27
9:00 am-10:00 am
Educating Tea Palates through Focused Tea Tastings
Guest Speaker: Laurie Bell

Common health facts about tea show us that it is rich in antioxidants, can help shield our immune systems, stop infection, and even help us shed some pounds. After breakfast, listen to Chef Laurie Bell as she discusses tea, its history, and foods that pair well with different teas. Chef Bell has more than 25 years in the culinary industry, ranging from a Grand Dipolme from the famed Le Cordon Bleu in Paris to being invited five times to work at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Chef Bell has been studying tea for many years and is excited to share her passion with your palate! A la Carte Menu Cost: $85.00 per ticket. (Included in full spouse/guest fee).

Optional Tour Programs

	Monday, April 26 8:00 pm-11:00 pm Monuments by Moonlight Tour After enjoying dinner on your own, begin your monumental evening amidst the shadows of the famous landmarks in Washington, D.C. Travel down the famous parade route of Pennsylvania Avenue to the U.S. Capitol Building. Proceed to the nearby National Mall and pass many of the buildings belonging to the Smithsonian Institution. Pass the towering Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where shadows are cast across the black granite. End the tour at the Jefferson Memorial, a temple-like structure dedicated to our third President. The memorial sits beside the Tidal Basin, home of the world famous Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees. Tour includes champagne and desserts on the bus - a perfect ending to your evening. Cost: $100.00 per ticket. Tickets for this tour must be purchased in advance.
	Tuesday, April 27 1:00 pm-5:00 pm The Lost Symbol Tour Best-selling author Dan Brown casts a light on power and intrigue in the nation's capital in his newest thriller, "The Lost Symbol." You will visit the landmarks and locations featured in Brown's latest adventure as you explore the secret side of the nation's capital. You will be escorted by motor coach to the House of Temple — the Scottish Rite Headquarters. This 16th Street landmark was once voted one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and houses a museum and Masonic library. Look for the reference to the number 33, a symbolic number for the Masons. Following the temple, enjoy a guided tour of the city, highlighting some of the book's most notable landmarks including: the U.S. Capitol, Botanic Garden, Washington Monument, Washington National Cathedral, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian Institution. Also get a chance to venture to Freedom Plaza, near the White House to see a large-scale rendering of city designer, L'Enfant's city map whose streets and avenues have often been connected to Masonic Symbols. Cost: $80.00. Tickets for this tour must be purchased in advance.

ACEC 2010 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit
April 25-28, 2010
Washington, DC
The preeminent engineering conference for consulting engineers