Michael Lynch, Senior
Vice President , Event + Sponsorship Marketing, Visa USA will
be available for comment at the press conference .

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Vance provides companies with an
acting Olympic Security Liaison who acts as a focal point to communicate and
coordinate security operations.

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According to Sikellis, companies often delay or miss the step of assessing
their risks and vulnerabilities and should take time now to plan for potential
crises.
Vance has also played a significant role in several past Games, including
the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, providing corporate security and logistical
support to eight of the top ten Olympic sponsors and the Athens Olympic
Organizing Committee.

About Vance
Vance is the first choice of professionals who need dependable advice to
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*Media interested in attending activities at Ft. and 2 p . The 17-day Winter Olympics will host an estimated 5,000 athletes,
thousands of guests and executives of official sponsor companies, and more
than 1.

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participating in sports, physical fitness and healthcare education programs,
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skills, improve physical and motor skills, and have better success in leading
more productive and independent lives.

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ADVISORY /Visa Gold Medal Athletes to be Introduced May 26 in New York; Reporters Will Have Unique Access to Twelve Olympic and Two Paralympic Hopefuls Vying to

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WHO: All 14 Visa Gold Medal Athletes (VGMA ) are expected to
attend the press conference in New York City including
Olympians , Michelle Kwan, Bode Miller, Cammi Granato and
Derek Parra. We want to set-up
the meeting room to accommodate all attendees and to ensure
easy access to the athletes .

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-- Closing Ceremonies (Ft. As a result, its Event Integrity (TM) solution is fully
integrated into the overall security infrastructure for the Games.

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"With the Games less than a month away, it's important at least to
review the company's contingency plans and educate travelers on personal
safety tactics and policies," noted Sikellis. The unique blend of services includes
risk analysis and planning , threat monitoring, intelligence briefings,
executive protection, contingency planning and response , and cultural and
safety awareness briefings for travelers. For more information, visit
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Erika Yepsen at (253) 982-5637 by Friday at noon, June 3, 2005, to apply for
military base clearance. Lewis need to contact Joe
Hitt at (253) 967-0152 by Friday at 3 p.5 million spectators . Vance is one of the most trusted investigation and security
consulting firms in the world, with operations in the Americas, Europe, and
the Middle East.

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WHERE: Fort Lewis, McChord Air Force Base and Weyerhaeuser King County
Aquatic Center

About Special Olympics Washington:
Special Olympics Washington provides year -round sports training and
competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Media availability is at the DuPont Gate, exit 119,
between 9:30 a.com

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Vance combines its threat assessment, event security and Olympic
expertise, in conjunction with Olympic security systems and services, to
provide companies with an even greater level of security for attendees and
guests.com.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Leslie Cohan - Dave Syferd + Partners
206-262-0395 (phone) 206-849-1810 (cell)
lcohan@dsandp . The Italian government has indicated that more than
10,000 police officers will provide security for 15 sports venues, three
athletes' villages, and the Olympic Stadium for opening and closing
ceremonies .
"The organizers of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games have done an outstanding
job of strengthening security for the event," said Robert Sikellis, Vance
Managing Director and Olympic security expert , who noted that many of the new
capabilities were developed for the funeral of Pope John Paul II , which
brought more than two million people to Rome last April. "The Olympic
Committee has deployed a combination of new digital radio systems linked with
a single operations center for all security activities that enables us to
provide unparalleled security to our clients throughout the Games.

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WHEN: 11 a. Event Integrity (TM) Solution from Vance Provides Seamless Integration with
Comprehensive Security

WASHINGTON, Vance, a global security and
investigation firm known for its expertise in managing business risks, has
announced advice for companies sending employees, executives, and guests next
month to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy.

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Vance's Event Integrity(TM) solution is already being utilized for
several corporate sponsors of the 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Games. The Event
Integrity(TM) solution integrates security consulting, crisis planning,
physical protection, and threat monitoring.

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WHAT: Visa will announce its 2006 Visa Gold Medal Athlete Torino
Team and unveil its integrated marketing plans for the
upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Torino,
Italy.

CONTACT: Steve Hickok
Fleishman-Hillard
(212) 453-2353

Additional details regarding the Visa Gold Medal Athlete
Press Conference to follow

*Media interested in attending activities at McChord AFB must contact Lt.org

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Combined, the VGMA Team has won 12 World
Championships and nine Olympic medals. Media must call
(253) 381-8711 to request escort from the gate to Cowan Stadium. With more than 3,700 employees and highly specialized solutions,
clients count on Vance to help them proceed in business and in life with
confidence.

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"Corporations can work with Vance to take advantage of these new Olympic
security capabilities," Sikellis noted.

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Following a brief press conference, reporters will
have an opportunity to interview these athletes in smaller
groups and learn more about their journey and their
expectations for Torino.
Thursday, May 26

WHERE: Millennium Broadway Hotel
145 West 44th Street
New York, New York
(212) 768-4400
Conference Room TBD

RSVP: Please let us know if you plan to attend. "We keep in close contact with
official Olympic security forces and apply their intelligence and expertise in
protecting our clients throughout the 17-day Games.

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Vance Advises Companies on Security Innovations and Preparations to Minimize Risks during Torino Winter Olympic Games

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helps company attendees and guests avoid inconveniences , understand
communication procedures, and improve their overall enjoyment of the Games.

CONTACT
Joe Gavaghan
SparkSource
781-418-2419
jgavaghan@sparksource .

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on Saturday, June 4. Vance has provided
Olympic security services since the 1988 Games in Seoul , South Korea, and has
successfully protected major corporate sponsors through seven Olympic Games ,
developing in-depth knowledge and expertise in providing security for one of
the world's most visible and well-attended events."

About Event Integrity(TM) for the 2006 Olympics
Vance helps businesses plan for, manage, and respond to risks with its
complete Event Integrity (TM) solution. Vance was founded in 1984 near Washington, DC, and now
unifies the complementary expertise of Vance International, Decision
Strategies, and The Fairfax Group.

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According to Vance, security for the upcoming Olympic Games will be
greatly enhanced with a completely new digital communications system, a single
operations center linking all event venues and facilities, and aerial and
electronic surveillance.

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