https://linktr.ee/daveedwards999

I'm a special event planner who has worked for a former President, the Special Olympics, JP Morgan and a national science fair.
Dave Edwards Events Inc.--President
Celebrating 31 years of wonderful special events

Project Food--Executive Director
www.projectfooddmv.org

President--Washington Event Network (1,000+ members)
President--Association & Corporate Planners Group
Influencer—Blogger, writer, speaker, connector, resource guy
Encourager

I am:
Accepting, Adventuresome, Appreciative, Compassionate, Considerate, Creative, Dependable, Encourager, Explorer, Friendly, Fun loving, Generous, Gracious, Honest, Kind, Likable. Merciful, Passionate, Professional, Relational, Resourceful, Sightseer, Sociable, Thoughtful, Trustworthy

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love everything about travel--meeting new people, learning about a city, trying new foods, and seeing museums and other sites.

I've stayed in hostels before and have met wonderful people. The only problem is that you don't get much sleep.

Interests

• chocolate
• cheese
• politics
• traveling
• sightseeing
• mountains
• fun
• ocean
• conversation
• museums
• ice cream
• nature walks
• meeting new friends
• food lover
• steak
• special events
• jesus follower

Music, Movies, and Books

Plays--Les Miserables
Movies--Star Wars
Books--John Grisham, James Patterson, Tom Clancy, political mysteries
Music--gospel, oldies, Elvis, contemporary Christian

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed twice on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. --once in lederhosen
Visited 6 orphanages and 2 leper colonies in India
Spent 6 weeks in Jerusalem and delivered food to holocaust victims

Teach, Learn, Share

I love telling people about one of the best cities in the world, Washington, DC
I also love giving a 3 hour tour of DC, Baltimore and Annapolis

Here's my CS history:
Norfolk--Hosted by Susan
Jerusalem--Rosh Hashanah with Shulamit
DC--Gave free 3 hr. tour of DC for Thimo from Germany)
Charlotte--Attended local CS gathering
Charlotte--Hosted by a wonderful guy, Wayne, who visited 140 countries
DC--Hang Out with Peter from Charlottesville
DC--Event (hosted free 3 hr. tour of DC)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel tips (extensive) to Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle and Ohio
Advice on US and Canadian sights (occasionally limited)
English language practice
Conversation that is interesting
An inquisitive mind
Political discussion that is pleasant and non-judgemental
Hospitality and special event advice (28 years experience)

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Canada, England, France, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States