Did you know it's our Birthday? Yes, the Vmeals service in Washington DC turned two years old at the end of February. Our network of caterers and restaurants has delivered over 5,500 orders since we started. Thanks to YOU, our customers for making it happen!

The service works! No, we're not perfect, but we're working hard to be Perfect! This unique service continues to get better, thanks to YOUR constant feedback. Together we can build a strong catering network. I say it all the time "This is your Catering Network"! Speaking of feedback, earn up to 500 VCAP points until May 15th, by submitting suggestions on how we can improve the service. See details in the VCAP section below!

"The service from Vmeals is outstanding! They went above and beyond any expectations I had regarding an online 3rd party catering service. The variety of restaurants, foods, services & times available for delivery are fantastic. They are great for last minute orders, additions to orders, rescheduling or cancellations. Not to mention the staff at Vmeals is incredible & happy to serve. I love dealing with Vmeals for all my office meetings and have never had one complaint. Thanks Vmeals for all your help and wonderful customer service."

--Racheal LaBonte, Administrator - Morgan Stanley

"I have been so pleased with Vmeals! I highly recommend it to everyone I know in the field!"

--Pamela McDivitt, District Sales Manager - Atherotech Pharmaceuticals

It is not too late to plan your date and secure a caterer for your spring and summer Picnic events. You can order online or if you need help with planning call Mike Magee at 571-594-7670. Or, contact us at dc@vmeals.com. Here are some menus to consider:

	Chesapeake and Blue Ridge Grilling - "Savor the Sizzle" with the perfect mix of flavorful grilled Pork, Beef, Chicken & Seafood along with our fresh Salads and tempting Desserts. From Backyard to Boardroom, Chesapeake & Blue Ridge Grilling Company brings the sizzle to your office, home or outing for groups of 50 guests. "We bring the grill to you!"
	Famous Daves BBQ - Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que "Make Your Get-Together Famous! Winner of over 150 National, Regional and Local BBQ Awards
	King Creole Catering - Whether you are planning a Chesapeake Crab feast, Cajun crawfish boil, backyard BBQ or a seated gala, King Creole can help create a memorable event.
	Saint Germains Catering - Select from 6 different Picnic packages or create your own! Theme Décor, On-site staff and great Food! Check out the "Theme Menu" online.

This fall, an article and advertisement was placed in the "Washington SmartCEO"'s annual "Big Idea Book". The "Big Idea Book" is distributed to over 18,000 senior level executives through out the Washington area. A one page article titled "The Overlooked Power Tool" was written to encourage Senior level executives to use "Food" as a way to "Enhance Customer relations and improve sales, while also boosting employee morale and increase productivity. Click on the link below to download the article and ad:

Click here to download the article and ad

• New toll-free order line now available: Can't get online to place your important order? Just call 1-866-871-1451 and a Vmeals representative will help you place your order with one of our local restaurants or caterers.
   
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We had 77 winners who won gift certificates in Q4 and 83 winners in Q1. Congratulations to Danielle Young of Takeda Pharmaceuticals who won the $200 Grand Prize Gift Certificate in Q4 and congratulations to Tonia Winston of Kaiser Permanente who won the $200 Grand Prize Gift Certificate in Q1. Plus, some of our winners elected to donate the cash value of their gift certificate to the Furnari Fund. Many thanks to all who participated in this program.

As long time Vmeals customers know, you earn 1 point for every dollar ordered through Vmeals, which are then converted into gift certificates ranging from $20-$150. We also have a grand prize drawing each quarter. The "VCAP" program is sponsored by Point, Click, Eat LLC, your local Vmeals representative. Please email dc@vmeals.com for more information on our rewards program.

Earn up to 500 points until May 15th, by submitting feedback on how we can improve the service. Each suggestion will be worth 100 VCAP points. Submit suggestions to dc@vmeals.com

Examples:

• Change website to do XXX
• Improve (name) vendor's performance
• Add "Spa's" as a reward option
• Add more types of XXX cuisines
• Add 2 liter beverages to the menus

Thanks again for being a Vmeals customer!

Mike, David, Rich and Sharon of Point Click Eat, "PCE" LLC your Vmeals representatives for the Washington DC area.