Holiday Inn Express- Washington DC East Andrews AFB Group Sales Agreement

May 21, 2013 Name: Natia Marshall Group: Marshall- Akins Wedding Address: 500 Laurel Springs Dr Ste 518 Durham, NC 27713 E-mail: natia_mrshll@yahoo.com Hotel Name: Holiday Inn ExpressWashington DC East Andrews AAFB Hotel Address: 5001 Mercedes Blvd, Camp Spring MD Sales Manager: Doria Brooks Phone: 301-423-2323 Fax: 301-702-9420 E-mail: Doria.Brooks@hhmlp.com

Dear Natia Marshall: Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn Express Washington DC East Andrews AFB as your preferred hotel. We welcome the opportunity to serve your guests. The hotel agrees to hold the rooms listed below on a tentative basis until 05/24/2013. If the hotel and Group do not have a full executed contract by this date, the Hotel will release the block of rooms for sale to the public. We are pleased to offer the following accommodations for your event:
SLEEPING ROOMS and RATES

ROOM TYPE
Run of House

RATE
$99.00

05/31/2013 Friday 10 10

06/01/2013 Saturday 10 10

Total
TOTAL ROOM NIGHTS RESERVED: 20 ROOM RATE: $99.00 OCCUPANCY: Single/Double

TAX RATE: 11% FEES: $10 Additional Per Person- n/a

TOTAL ESTIMATED CONTRACT GUEST ROOM CHARGES: $1980.00 + 11% tax ($217.80) =$2197.80

The sleeping rooms set in the day and date stay pattern, listed above will be considered definite commitments upon signing of this agreement by both parties, and will be subject to all terms and conditions set forth above and on the following page. Faxed signatures will be accepted. The persons signing below agree that they are authorized representatives of the above indicated group and Hotel who have authority to enter this contract. This agreement and the terms and conditions above and on the following page not be changed or amended unless done so in writing and signed by both parties.

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Group Representative Initials: _______ Hotel Representative Initials: _______

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. GROUP ROOM RATES: Hotel confirms the following non commissionable group rates (plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 11%) in effect at the time of check in: 2. RESERVATION METHOD: Reservations will be made by: Individual Guest will Call Hotel Direct for Reservations no later than 05/31/2013 by 12:00 p.m. EST. After that date, you agree that we may offer unused rooms held in your block to other customers to reduce our losses and your obligations under the performance clause. Reservations requested by your attendees after this date will be accepted based upon availability. Individual changes or cancellations to reservations can be made up to 24 hours prior to group arrival date. After this date individual cancellations will incur a cancellation penalty of one nights room and tax. Individual Call In Please contact the Hotel Direct, or through our toll free Holiday Inn Central Reservations Line at 301-423-2323 or via Fax at (202) 702-9420. Once an individual reservation has been made, any changes should be made directly with our Reservations Department. A credit card number or 1 nights advance deposit will be required to secure a room out of this block. FRONT DESK: Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. An assessment will be charged for early check-in, late checkout, and early departures. Luggage handling, porterage, package delivery, or bell services are available for your group arrival and departure needs. These services are optional and must be arranged prior to arrival. The fee will be $2.00 per bag round trip. One package per person can be delivered to the hotel and stored without charge for in house guest. 3. BILLING: Your program is not considered definite until Payment Information is received. DIRECT BILLING: If you wish to establish credit with the Hotel for the purpose of direct billing a portion of your account through the use of a Master Account for any of the above listed events you agree that the Hotel may review any available credit reporting services and will attempt to confirm your credit based on such sources. A minimum of (2) Hotel References must be provided. PAYMENT OF DIRECT BILLING: Subject to the approval of credit by the Hotel, authorization to direct bill may be issued and payment will be required 30 days upon receipt of an invoice from the Hotel. For any charges that remain unpaid after thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice, a late payment charge equal to the less of 1 % per month, or the highest rate permitted by law, shall be applied on the remaining balance until paid in full. We request that you review your Master Account with the Hotel Accounting Department prior to your departure. CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: A valid credit card authorization form may be submitted in lieu of Direct Billing or Advanced Deposit. A front and back copy of the credit card being used is also required. This card will be charged 72 hours prior to arrival if full payment has not already been received. In the unlikely event the card would be declined, another method of payment must be received at that time. DEPOSIT SCHEDULE: In the event credit is not approved or requested; full prepayment of all estimated charges must be made no less than 72 hours prior to arrival. In the event the Hotel does not receive such prepayment, the Hotel shall have the option of releasing your space by providing you with written notice, and you will remain liable for any cancellation and other similar charges provided in this Agreement.

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Group Representative Initials: _______ Hotel Representative Initials: _______

As per our agreement, the following method of payment will be utilized with the group Direct Bill All Charges Credit Card- All Charges Direct Bill Parking Direct Bill Guestrooms & Tax Direct Bill Banquet Charges Credit Card- Room & Tax Credit Card- Banquet Individuals Pay Own Guestrooms & Incidental Charges

Deposit Schedule: Date: _______________ Date: _______________ Date: _______________

Amount: _______________ Amount: _______________ Amount: _______________

4. CANCELLATION: The rates offered by us are based in part upon 80% of the total anticipated gross revenue by us from your agreement to use and pay for the rooms. You agree and understand that in the event of a cancellation, our actual damages would be difficult to determine. Therefore, you have agreed to pay reasonable liquidated damages to the Hotel for cancellation as described in this paragraph. Cancellation damages will be calculated as a percentage, based on the date of cancellation listed below, of total anticipated gross revenues from all contracted sleeping rooms, food and beverage and meeting room rental listed on the opposite side.

120 days to 90 days prior to arrival 89 days to 60 days prior to arrival 59 days to 30 days prior to arrival Under 29 days prior to arrival

n/a n/a n/a 1980.00

(25% total revenue) (50% total revenue) (75% total revenue) (100% total revenue)

5. ATTRITION: Under the terms of this agreement, and in accordance with the information the Group has provided, the Hotel has taken out of its inventory the sleeping room block as outlined herein. The revenues the Hotel expects to realize under this agreement are based upon full usage of Groups sleeping room block at rates established herein. Should the Hotel not realize these minimums, the parties agree it may be difficult to determine the Hotels actual loss. Accordingly, the parties agree that the following attrition scale will apply, that it represents a reasonable effort on behalf of the Hotel to establish its loss prospectively and that it shall represent liquidated damages. For the purpose of attrition, the anticipated room revenue is assessed at 80% of the anticipated gross revenue which amounts to $.00. Should the group cancel or not meet the require attrition, Marshall- Akins Wedding will incur the cancellation or attrition penalty. 6. SECURITY: We have no insurance for and are not responsible for any loss or damage to your property. If required, in our sole judgment, in order to maintain adequate security measures in light of the size and/or nature of your function, you will provide, at your expense, security personnel supplied by a reputable licensed guard or security agency doing business in the city or county in which we are located, which agency will be subject to our prior approval. Such security personnel may not carry weapons. For the safety of persons and property, no fireworks or incendiary devices may be used indoors at the hotel Group agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws including health and safety codes and federal antiterrorism laws and regulations. Group agrees to cooperate with Hotel and any relevant governmental authority to ensure compliance with such laws.

7. INSURANCE: The Hotel and the Group shall obtain and maintain and provide evidence of insurance upon request in amounts sufficient to provide coverage for any liabilities, which may reasonably arise out of or result from the respective obligations pursuant to this contract.

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Group Representative Initials: _______ Hotel Representative Initials: _______

8. INDEMNIFICATION: Each party hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from any loss, liability, costs or damages arising from actual or threatened claims or causes of action resulting from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of such party or its respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, members or participants (as applicable), provided that with respect to officers, directors, employees, and agents, such individuals are acting within the scope of their employment or agency, as applicable. 9. AUXILIARY AIDS: The Hotel represents and you acknowledge that the Hotel facilities being rented for you including guest rooms, common areas and transportation services will be in compliance with our public accommodation requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. You agree that one week in advance you will furnish to us a list of any auxiliary aids needed by your attendees in meeting or function space. You agree to pay all charges associated with the provision of such aids. When your attendees make room reservations, please ask them to notify us of their auxiliary aid needs so that we may notify you as to the names of businesses with which you may contract to obtain those aids. 10. PROMOTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: We have the right to review and approve any advertisements or promotional materials in connection with your function that specifically reference any name or logo of the IHG family of Hotel brands. 11. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party shall be responsible for failure to perform this contract if circumstances beyond their control, including, but not limited to; acts of God, shortage of commodities or supplies to be furnished by the Hotel, governmental authority, or war in the United States make it illegal or impossible for the hotel to hold the event 12. ARBITRATION: The parties agree that any dispute in any way arising out of or relating to this contract will be resolved by arbitration before JAMS/ENDISPUTE or the American Arbitration Association, pursuant to the organizations rules in the state and city in which the hotel is located and pursuant to that States law as the governing law. The parties agree that any arbitration award will be enforceable in state or federal court. The prevailing party in any arbitration or court proceeding will be entitled to an award of its reasonable costs and attorney fees and pre and post judgment interest.

Contract due date: 05/24/2013 Dated: By: ________________________ Natia Marshall Hotel: _________________________ Doria Brooks

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Group Representative Initials: _______ Hotel Representative Initials: _______