The Kirkland Center

Pre-arrival
Information Packet

Thank you for choosing The Kirkland Center for your upcoming event. This packet contains pre-
arrival information to assist you with your conference, lodging and catering needs. Additional information
about The Kirkland Center is available on our website at www.acc-kirklandconferencecenter.com.
At The Kirkland Center, you will find an events team that provides quality support and services with
the highest level of professional assistance to ensure the success of your training, meeting, program or special
event. Each year, our knowledgeable and friendly staff serve hundreds of guests, proudly providing a creative
and productive environmentworking endlessly to exceed expectations.
Booking Online Reservations How-To Guide.. 2
Room Set-up Styles... 3
AV & IT Capabilities Chart.. 6
National Labor College Campus Map.. 7
Getting to The Kirkland Center........ 8
Catering. 9
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Over 33,000 square feet of meeting space
How to Use The Kirkland Center Online Reservation System
To enter your rooming list directly into our system or to have your guests make reservations individually
online, please follow the directions below:
Log into www.acc-kirklandconferencecenter.com and click the Book Now option at the left side
of the screen.
Choose the Groups link at the top of the page. (See green arrow below)


If attendees are entering their own reservations, they must enter the A+4digit code when
prompted for a code. (The A-Code can be found in paragraph six of your Introduction Letter)
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If you, as the coordinator, would like to make the reservations for the group, click on the
Coordinator Login link, you will then be prompted to enter a coordinator code. This is your
4digit Group Code and is located in paragraph six of your Introduction Letter. Also, as a
coordinator, you can view the individual pick up for your group block by logging in at this link.















































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Enter rooming list, add new guests, view availability and download an Excel spreadsheet easily
from this location.
If you need additional assistance booking reservations using the online booking system, please contact
The Kirkland Center front desk at (301)431-6400 or frontdesk@nlc.edu.

The Kirkland Center Staff Retreat
Room Set-up Guide
Classroom style: Rows of tables with 2 or 3 chairs at each one, with tables arranged to face the
front of the room. Appropriate when the conference is an informational type presentation. The
presenters are providing the information, with some dialogue with the audience.
Theater style: Rows of chairs facing the front of the room, usually divided by center and/or side
aisles. Maximizes meeting room space utilization. Theater works well when the audience needs
to take minimal notes and/or the presentation is 2 hours or less in length.
Conference style: Six-foot or eight-foot conference tables clustered in the center of the room to
form one solid surface. Chairs are placed around the perimeter of the tables. Small
"brainstorming" sessions when the group does not have a designated presenter/leader. They
provide plenty of workspace for each person and good communication/visual lines for each
participant.
U-Shape: Six- or eight-foot conference tables placed end to end in the room to form the shape of
a U. Chairs are placed around the outside of the U. Small groups that require conversations
between the presenter and audience, as well as conversations between the participants.
Hollow Square: Six- or eight-foot conference tables placed in a rectangular outline with open
space in the middle. Chairs are placed around the perimeter of the square. Small "brainstorming"
sessions when the group does not have a designated presenter/leader. They provide plenty of
workspace for each person and good communication/visual lines for each participant.
Banquet style: Used for food functions, standard round tables of either 60 or 72 inches in
diameter are used to seat 8 to 12 people.
Moon Rounds: Seating around of the table so all are facing towards the front with no ones
back to the presenter.
Chevron or "V" Shape The chevron arrangement allows discussion among small groups of
participants during or immediately after a larger group activity. Chevron creates a more enclosed
type of feel for the presenter and audience.
Herringbone- Appropriate when the meeting is an informational type presentation. The presenter
is providing the information, with some dialogue with the audience. Herringbone creates a more
enclosed type of feel for the presenter and audience.
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Last Updated 08/2011
10000 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903
Phone (301) 431-6400
http://www.acc-kirklandconferencecenter.com



Directions to The Kirkland Center
The Kirkland Center at the National Labor College George Meany campus is located on the northern
outskirts of Washington, D.C., in Silver Spring, Maryland.

There are three major airports serving the metropolitan area:

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) BWI is closest airport to The Kirkland Center
Reagan National Airport (DCA) DCA is the 2
nd
closest airport to the National Labor College
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) IAD is the airport furthest away from Campus

SEE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS BELOW FOR TRAVEL TO THE KIRKLAND CENTER

If you are driving, from the Capital Beltway (I495)
Take Exit 28A (New Hampshire Avenue N towards White Oak)
Continue on New Hampshire Avenue for 1 block (3 short traffic lights)
Turn left at the intersection of Power Mill Road and New Hampshire Ave (there is an Exxon
gas station located on corner)
You will be in a cul-de-sac
Take the middle driveway (National Labor College sign is on the right)
Park in the Kirkland Center lot (To the right once you are on campus)















Transportation Options Rates from airports vary between $60 - $65 plus gratuity
Union
United Transportation, Inc. (888) 881-4443
Amalgamated Limousine (240) 396-4200
Transpro Services (301) 270-0406

Super Shuttle (800) 258-3826 (available 24 hours from each airport located near the baggage claim area.)

Action Taxi Service, Inc. (301) 840-1000 Barwood Taxi (301) 589-3600 Sun Cab (301) 637-8207



Whether its a simple continental breakfast or an elegant plated dinner we
are ready to wow your taste buds with food that will delight your senses.

For your special gathering, our highly-trained culinary team is ready to
make your event an unforgettable dining experience.

Our priority is to captivate you with fabulous food, outstanding ser-
vice and a commitment to innovative style and sophistication.

Go ahead, indulge.

Sincerely,

The Kirkland Center
Culinary Team
Catering