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The original documents are located in Box 18, folder "Sequoia Reservations - Presidential
Yacht" of the James E. Connor Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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FORD LIBRARY THE STATE
Cantact:
456- Bill 4/5'3 att.
1975 Achedules
EXIT FROM THE SOUTHEAST FREEWAY (I-95) AT
6TH STREET, S.E.; TURN RIGHT ON 7TH STREET
LEFT ON M STREET, AND ENTER THE NAVY YD
THROUGH THE 8TH ST GATE. ALTERNATIVELY,
TURN RIGHT ON 8TH ST AFTER EXITING FROM
THE FREEWAY, LEFT ON M STREET AND INTO
THE 9TH ST GATE. IF YOU ARE ENTERING
THE NAVY YD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 PM
Capitol
AND 5:30 PM, THE 8TH AND 9TH ST GATES
ARE CLOSED. DURING THIS PERIOD, THE
YARD MUST BE ENTERED THROUGH THE N STREET
Library of
GATE, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION
OF 11TH AND N STREETS, S.E.
SEQUOIA IS BERTHED NEXT TO PIER ONE
Congress
WITHIN THE NAVAL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
COMPOUND. SECURE PARKING IS AVAILABLE.
Independence
Avenue
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL
COMMANDING OF FICER, NAVAL ADMINISTRATIVE
UNIT, 433-3673/4.
New
/South
avenue
Jersey
3rd
95
Capitol
Avenue
Sathenst
FOOMS 1/78
6th Street
11th
Street
exit
Street
The
9th street
Street
Marine
Gate
M
Street
Gate
Navy Washington yard
N Street
Gate
Sequoia
Park
Anacostia River
295
N
W-
E
Anacostia
Good Hope Rd.
S
GP 926.765
EXIT FROM THE SOUTHEAST FREEWAY (I-95) AT
6TH STREET, S.E.; TURN RIGHT ON 7TH STREET
LEFT ON M STREET, AND ENTER THE NAVY YD
THROUGH THE 8TH ST GATE. ALTERNATIVELY,
TURN RIGHT ON 8TH ST AFTER EXITING FROM
THE FREEWAY, LEFT ON M STREET AND INTO
THE 9TH ST GATE. IF YOU ARE ENTERING
THE NAVY YD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 PM
Capitol
AND 5:30 PM, THE 8TH AND 9TH ST GATES
ARE CLOSED. DURING THIS PERIOD, THE
YARD MUST BE ENTERED THROUGH THE N STREET
Library
GATE, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION
OF 11TH AND N STREETS, S.E.
of
SEQUOIA IS BERTHED NEXT TO PIER ONE
Congress
WITHIN THE NAVAL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
COMPOUND SECURE PARKING IS AVAILABLE.
Independence
Avenue
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL
COMMANDING OFFICER, NAVAL ADMINISTRATIVE
UNIT. 433-3673/4.
New
South
averue
Jersey
3rd.
95
Capitol
Avenue
Southeast
FOOMS 1/78
6th. Street
11th
Street
Street
exit
9th street
Marine
Gate
M
Street
Gate
Navy Washington yard
N Street
Gate
Sequoía
Park
Anacostia River
295
N
W-
E
Auacostia
Good Hope Rd.
S
GPO 926-765
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DONALD RUMSFELD
FROM:
BILL GULLEY
SUBJECT:
SEQUOIA
The SEQUOIA will have completed it's winter maintenance program
and be available for use by the President from April 1st through the
end of October. A booklet with photographs and descriptive informa-
tion is attached, which you may wish to retain for future reference.
At normal cruising speeds, the boat uses six gallons of diesel fuel per
hour. This economy, combined with the facilities and communications
available, makes it ideal for official entertainment, meetings and/or
relaxation. A maximum of 40 people can be accommodated on board;
22 for a sit-down dinner.
Boarding and debarkation is from the Naval Administrative Unit secure
compound at the Washington Navy Yard in Southeast Washington, 8-10
minutes driving time from the White House. Cruises can be tailored
to any duration -- including overnight. Typical cruises in the past have
varied, but have included: Navy Yard, up the Washington Channel to
Hogates and return (1/2) hours); Navy Yard to Mount Vernon and return
(5 hours); Navy Yard to Mount Vernon (2½ hours) and helicopter to the
South Lawn (10 minutes), or Camp David (40 minutes). Of course, any
other arrangement can also be easily made.
For security reasons, two small Coast Guard chase boats with Secret
Service on board are always in the immediate vicinity when the
President uses SEQUOIA.
Food service support is provided from the White House Staff Mess,
hence some advance notice is needed prior to departure. An event of
any elaborate proportions would, however, entail additional prepara-
tion and require more warning.
The boat crew remains on standby at the Navy Yard when the
President is in town (to include Camp David) and can be readily
alerted. With your approval, however, we plan to release them at
6 o'clock each evening if no information has been received concern-
ing the possibility of a trip.
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
In the past, the SEQUOIA has been made available for use by Cabinet
officers and certain senior White House staff members when the
President is out of the Washington area, or committed to an event
which would preclude his using it. The contact for requests from
Cabinet officers has been the Secretary to the Cabinet, and the
Staff Secretary for White House staff members, who then coordinate
with this office, as is presently the case with Camp David scheduling.
The season for this group has, however, been restricted to the period
1 May to 30 September. Recommend that these procedures be
continued.
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
Daytime cruises for local civic groups have also been scheduled in the
past by the White House Visitors Bureau. I assume this will be the
subject of a separate memorandum from Mike Farrell if it is desired
to continue the practice.
Copy to:
Dr. James Connor
Mr. Jerry Jones
Mr. Michael Farrell
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DONALD RUMSFELD
FROM:
BILL GULLEY
SUBJECT:
SEQUOIA
The SEQUOIA will have completed it's winter maintenance program
and be available for use by the President from April 1st through the
end of October. A booklet with photographs and descriptive informa-
tion is attached, which you may wish to retain for future reference.
At normal cruising speeds, the boat uses six gallons of diesel fuel per
hour. This economy, combined with the facilities and communications
available, makes it ideal for official entertainment, meetings and/or
relaxation. A maximum of 40 people can be accommodated on board;
22 for a sit-down dinner.
Boarding and debarkation is from the Naval Administrative Unit secure
compound at the Washington Navy Yard in Southeast Washington, 8-10
minutes driving time from the White House. Cruises can be tailored
to any duration -- including overnight. Typical cruises in the past have
varied, but have included: Navy Yard, up the Washington Channel to
Hogates and return (1 1/2) hours); Navy Yard to Mount Vernon and return
(5 hours); Navy Yard to Mount Vernon (2¹₂ hours) and helicopter to the
South Lawn (10 minutes), or Camp David (40 minutes). Of course, any
other arrangement can also be easily made.
For security reasons, two small Coast Guard chase boats with Secret
Service on board are always in the immediate vicinity when the
President uses SEQUOIA.
Food service support is provided from the White House Staff Mess,
hence some advance notice is needed prior to departure. An event of
any elaborate proportions would, however, entail additional prepara-
tion and require more warning.
The boat crew remains on standby at the Navy Yard when the
President is in town (to include Camp David) and can be readily
alerted. With your approval, however, we plan to release them at
6 o'clock each evening if no information has been received concern-
ing the possibility of a trip.
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
In the past, the SEQUOLA has been made available for use by Cabinet
officers and certain senior White House staff members when the
President is out of the Washington area, or committed to an event
which would preclude his using it. The contact for requests from
Cabinet officers has been the Secretary to the Cabinet, and the
Staff Secretary for White House staff members, who then coordinate
with this office, as is presently the case with Camp David scheduling.
The season for this group has, however, been restricted to the period
1 May to 30 September. Recommend that these procedures be
continued.
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
Daytime cruises for local civic groups have also been scheduled in the
past by the White House Visitors Bureau. I assume this will be the
subject of a separate memorandum from Mike Farrell if it is desired
to continue the practice.
Copy to:
Dr. James Connor
Mr. Jerry Jones
Mr. Michael Farrell
Aequois
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 2, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES E. CONNOR
FROM:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF m.6.
SUBJECT:
Involvement of Presidential Appointees
with Senior White House Staff
With regard to your May 1 memorandum I would like to propose
hosting a Sequoia Cruise the week of May 19 for all of
the Congressional Relations Directors from the various
departments and agencies. I am attaching a list of those
whom I would invite.
P.S. - Jim, preferably the
night of the 19TH IH
B
Action
Harry Hogan
Agriculture
John Foltz
AID
Dennis Neal
Commerce
Jim Sparling
Defense
John Maury
Environmental Protection Agency Robert Ryan
Federal Energy Admin.
Paul Cyr
GSA
Ken Duberstein
HEW
Steve Kurzman
HUD
Sol Mosher
Interior
John Kyl
Justice
Mike Uhlmann
Labor
Jim Hogue
NASA
Gerald Griffin
OEO
Leighton Sattler
SBA
Hal Griffin
State
Robert McCloskey
Transportation
Ray Warner
Treasury
Fred Webber
USIA
Ed Hidalgo
Veterans Admin.
Ed Arnold
Energy, Res. & Dev. Agency
Holly Cantus
American Rev. Bicentennial Admin. Duke Zeller
Nuclear Regulatory Comm.
Carlton Kammerer
SmithsoniAN
MARGARET gAYNOR
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 7, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DONALD RUMSFELD
VIA:
DR. JAMES CONNOR
FROM:
TERRY O'DONNELL
SUBJECT:
The SEQUOIA
BACKGROUND DATA
1.
Dates of Availability
April 1 to October 31 (For the President)
May 1 to September 30 (For others)
2.
Accommodations and Entertainment Costs
Cocktails
40 guests
($3-$5 per person)
Sit-Down
22 guests
($8-$15 per person)
Dinner
(single table)
Sleep
6 guests
40
3.
Comfort Factors
Air-conditioned
Hi Fi System
Comfortable chairs and seating arrangements above and
below deck
4.
Communications
Excellent
5.
Food and Drink Service
Provided by the White House Mess
2.
6.
Accessibility to White House
10-minute drive from the White House
7.
Operational Statistics and Cruising Speed
6-gallons diesel fuel per hour at normal curising
Speed of 5 knots (Maximum speed: 11 knots)
Cruising Range: 756 miles - Restricted to inland waterways
8.
History
1926 - 1931
Private Ownership
1931 - 1933
Department of Commerce "Inspection Vessel"
1933 - 1936
Presidential Yacht (President Roosevelt)
1936 - 1968
Secretary of the Navy Yacht
1968- to
Presidential Yacht (attached to the Naval
Present
Administrative Unit)
PAST USE OF THE SEQUOIA
In the past, the SEQUOIA was used in the following ways:
1.
Presidential - Official entertainment (i. e., Members of
Congress and State Visitors); Private entertainment for
the President, First Family and friends.
2.
Cabinet - Members of the Cabinet permitted to book the
SEQUOIA for "Official Use" when (1) The President was out
of town or (2) Committed to another activity which would
preclude his using the boat. Whenever the President was in
town without an evening commitment, the SEQUOIA was kept
available for his use.
The Cabinet entertained foreign visitors, Congressmen,
dignitaries and, at times, held working sessions with staff
on board.
The Cabinet Secretary handled these bookings.
3.
3.
First Lady - The First Lady sponsored afternoon cruises
for certain charitable or volunteer organizations, and par-
ticularly deserving groups (i.e.) handicapped children,
senior citizens, volunteers, retarded children, etc. Gen-
erally, the cruise would run from 1 to 3:00 p.m. with a
light lunch.
Since frequently the groups were also on tour at the White
House, Mike Farrell's office handled these bookings in con-
junction with the First Lady.
4.
Other White House Staff and Administration Officials - On a
case by case basis, White House Staff (primarily the Con-
gressional Office, Public Liaison Office, Domestic Council
and Press Office, and other high Administration officials
have been permitted to use the SEQUOIA for "Official Use. "
As is the precedent for Camp David, members of the press
have not been included as guests aboard the SEQUOIA.
The Staff Secretary's Office handled the White House Staff
requests. The Cabinet Secretary handled the others.
PAYMENT
"Official Use" by the President, First Family (including the First Lady's
afternoon program) has been paid out of appropriated funds, specifically
the White House Entertainment Account (Reception and Representation
Account) or by the Department or agency of primary responsibility
(i. e. when the President entertains a State Visitor, the Department of
State picks up the tab).
For Cabinet Members or high government officials, the appropriate
Department or agency pays the entertainment expenses.
For non-official or political use, payment was received from the
President's personal entertainment account or from the RNC.
4.
DOES THE PRESIDENT WANT A YACHT?
Before deciding on a plan for using the SEQUOIA, the President
might want to consider giving up the yacht. If the President and
Mrs. Ford do not enjoy cruising on the SEQUOIA and do not foresee
occasions when they might wish to use the boat for official entertain-
ment, perhaps consideration should be given to placing the SEQUOIA
"in mothballs" or selling her.
Captain Kollmorgen advises that the average annual cost to the Navy
and Coast Guard for operation and maintenance of the SEQUOLA,
associated support facilities and personnel at the Naval Administra-
tive Unit are as follows:
Operations and Maintenance
$138,566
Personnel
536,436
TOTAL
$675,002
These costs are absorbed by the Department of Defense and do not
enter into the billing for individual outings.
OPTIONS
1.
Mothball SEQUOIA - Would involve some "minimal"
maintenance funds.
PRO: - Would save approximately $600,000 a year; would
result in some good publicity.
CON - Would deprive the Cabinet and senior staff from
using the boat to the President's advantage; would deprive
worthy groups from using the boat under the First Lady's
afternoon cruise program.
2.
Deactivate the Boat and Offer it for Public Sale - Apply
proceeds to purchase of smaller and inexpensively maintained
yacht. The maintenance of an old yacht such as the SEQUOIA
with all its woodwork and trim is extremely expensive com-
pared to the newer steel and fiberglass models.
5.
PRO - Would result in annual net savings to the government;
and would result in some favorable publicity in that it is smaller
and less expensive.
CON - Would lose some of the warmth and charm of the
old (but expensive) woodwork.
3.
Deactivate the Boat and Offer it For Sale Without Replacement
PRO - Would save the Government approximately $675,000
per year; would result in some good publicity.
CON - Would eliminate others from using the boat to the
President's advantage; would make it difficult from the stand-
point of the public's perception for the President or any other
President to acquire a yacht at a later time (i. e. after there is
no yacht for a period of time, the act of suddenly acquiring
one would raise some criticism).
4.
Keep the SEQUOIA Operational - Recommended guidelines
for usage set forth below.
APPROVE OPTION 1
APPROVE OPTION 3
APPROVE OPTION 2
APPROVE OPTION 4
NOTE:
If Option 2 is seriously considered, Captain
Kollmorgen should prepare an estimate of
receipts and expenditures for the transaction,
a description of the type of yacht that could be
purchased, etc.
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR USE
If Option 4 has been chosen (Keep the SEQUOIA Operational), the
following are the recommended guidelines for her use.
6.
WHO MAY HOST GROUPS ON THE SEQUOIA
1.
Cabinet - After the President and First Family, the Cabinet
Members have priority on booking the boat. Only the President
and First Family may use the boat for personal entertainment.
All other outings must be for "Official Use" purposes. The
Cabinet may schedule the boat on a first-come, first-serve
basis. When they may schedule the boat with respect to the
President's schedule is discussed below.
The Cabinet Secretary will handle Cabinet requests for the boat
and will insure that the use is "official. "
2.
Preferred Staff Use - The Congressional Office and the Public
Liaison Office (Baroody operation) will be given equal footing
with the Cabinet for scheduling the SEQUOIA two times each
per month for "official use".
Requests will be handled by the Staff Secretary's Office.
3.
Other - All other official use requests from White House staff,
agency heads and other high government officials will be handled
on a "case by case" basis. In terms of priority, this group
would follow the Cabinet and 11
staff" group.
Requests by staff will be handled by the Staff Secretary's office.
Requests by Administration officials will be handled by the
Cabinet Secretary.
APPROVE GUIDELINES
DISAPPROVE
COMMENTS
THE FIRST LADY'S PROGRAM
Recommend that the First Lady's program of afternoon cruises for
worthy groups (described above) be continued on the basis of one or
two cruises per week.
This should be handled by Mike Farrell working with the First Lady.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENTS
7.
THE KEY QUESTION
Use by the Cabinet, staff and other government officials must be
limited by the perspective use of the President. Clearly, on nights
when the President's schedule is committed to other activities, the
SEQUOIA is available and there is no problem involved in booking it.
The question is, what about the President's free nights?
The answer to this question will, of course, depend on how often the
President plans to use the boat.
One way to handle this is to reserve the boat for the President one or
two nights a week in case he should decide to go out at the last minute.
Another alternative would be for the schedule office to raise the
question three weeks in advance and if the President said no to a
particular date, it would be available for others. The only problem
with this is that it would limit the President's ability to take advantage
of a nice evening and go out at the last minute.
COMMENTS
Into
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 8, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
VIA:
DR. JAMES CONNOR
FROM:
MR. DONALD RUMSFELD tool
TERRY O'DONNELL
SUBJECT:
The SEQUOIA
BACKGROUND DATA
1.
Dates of Availability
April 1 to October 31 (For the President)
May 1 to September 30 (For others)
2.
Accommodations and Entertainment Costs
Cocktails
40 guests
($3-$5 per person)
Sit-Down
22 guests
($8-$15 per person)
Dinner
(single table)
Sleep
6 guests
3.
Comfort Factors
Air-conditioned
Hi Fi System
Comfortable chairs and seating arrangements above
and below deck
4.
Communications
Excellent
5.
Food and Drink Service
Provided by the White House Mess
6.
Accessibility to White House
10-minute drive from the White House
2
7.
Operational Statistics and Cruising Speed
6-gallons diesel fuel per hour at normal cruising
Speed of 5 knots (Maximum speed: 11 knots)
Cruising Range: 756 miles - Restricted to inland waterways
8.
History
1926 - 1931
Private Ownership
1931 - 1933
Department of Commerce "Inspection Vessel"
1933 - 1936
Presidential Yacht (President Roosevelt)
1936 - 1968
Secretary of the Navy Yacht
1968 - to
Presidential Yacht (attached to the Naval
Present
Administrative Unit)
PAST USE OF THE SEQUOIA
In the past, the SEQUOIA was used in the following ways:
1.
Presidential - Official entertainment (i.e., Members of
Congress, Governors, special interest groups, State
visitors, etc.) i Private entertainment for the President,
First Family and friends.
2.
Cabinet - Members of the Cabinet permitted to book the
SEQUOIA for "Official Use" when (1) The President was
out of town or (2) Committed to another activity which
would preclude his using the boat. Whenever the President
was in town without an evening commitment, the SEQUOIA
was kept available for his use.
The Cabinet entertained foreign visitors, Congressmen,
special interest groups, dignitaries and held working
sessions with staff and advisors on board.
The Cabinet Secretary handled these bookings.
3.
First Lady - The First Lady sponsored afternoon cruises
for certain charitable or volunteer organizations, and
other particularly deserving groups (i.e., handicapped
children, senior citizens, volunteers, retarded children,
etc.). Generally, the cruise would run from 1:00 to
3:00 p.m. with a light lunch.
Frequently these groups also toured the White House.
Therefore, Mike Farrell's office handled these bookings
in consultation with the First Lady.
3
4.
Other White House Staff and Administration Officials - On
a case by case basis, White House Staff (primarily the
Congressional Office, Public Liaison Office, Domestic
Council and Press Office) and other high Administration
officials have been permitted to use the SEQUOIA for
"Official Use." (Entertain groups of Congressmen
and Senators, special interest groups, etc.)
As is the precedent for Camp David, members of the
press have not been included as guests aboard the
SEQUOIA.
The Staff Secretary's Office handled the White House
Staff requests. The Cabinet Secretary handled the
others.
PAYMENT
"Official Use" by the President, First Family (including the
First Lady's afternoon program) was paid out of appropriated
funds, specifically the White House Entertainment Account
(Reception and Representation Account) or by the Department
or agency of primary responsibility (i.e., when the President
entertains a State visitor, the Department of State picks
up the tab).
For Department Heads and other government officials,
the appropriate Department or agency pays the enter-
tainment expenses.
For Presidential personal use, payment was received
from the President's personal entertainment account.
For political use, the RNC paid.
DOES THE PRESIDENT WANT A YACHT?
Before deciding on a plan for using the SEQUOIA, the President
might want to consider giving up the yacht. If the President
and Mrs. Ford do not enjoy cruising on the SEQUOIA and do not
foresee occasions when they might wish to use the boat for
official entertainment, perhaps consideration should be
given to placing the SEQUOIA "in mothballs" or selling her.
4
Captain Kollmorgen advises that the average annual cost to
the Navy and Coast Guard for operation and maintenance of
the SEQUOIA, associated support facilities and personnel at
the Naval Administrative Unit are as follows:
Operations and Maintenance
$138,566
Personnel
536,436
TOTAL
$675,002
These costs are absorbed by the Department of Defense and do
not enter into the billing for individual outings.
OPTIONS
1.
Keep the SEQUOIA Operational - Recommend this option
be selected.
PRO - A beautiful and gracious way to entertain,
to discuss government affairs, to influence groups
to support Administration domestic and foreign
policy; even if the President doesn't use the
boat often, it can be used effectively to his
advantage by the Cabinet, the Congressional Office,
the staff, etc.; provides a good way for the
President to relax; a potentially great asset in
place and not the subject of any criticism or debate.
CON - None, other than the continuation of maintenance
and personnel expenses. These have never drawn any
serious criticism or attention.
2.
Mothball SEQUOIA - Would involve some "minimal"
maintenance funds.
PRO - Would save approximately $600,000 a year;
would result in some good publicity.
CON - Would eliminate the Cabinet and senior staff
use of the boat to the President's advantage; would
deprive worthy groups from using the boat under the
First Lady's afternoon cruise program.
3.
Deactivate the Boat and Offer it For Sale Without Replacement
PRO - Would save the Government approximately $675,000
per year; would result in some good publicity.
5
CON - Would eliminate others from using the boat to
the President's advantage; would make it difficult from
the standpoint of the public's perception for the
President or any other President to acquire a yacht
at a later time (i.e., after there is no yacht for a
period of time, the act of suddenly acquiring one would
raise considerable criticism).
4.
Deactivate the Boat and Offer it for Public Sale - Apply
proceeds to purchase of smaller and inexpensively main-
tained yacht. The maintenance of an old yacht such
as the SEQUOIA with all its woodwork and trim is
extremely expensive compared to the newer steel and
fiberglass models.
PRO - Would result in annual net savings to the
government; and would result in some favorable
publicity in that it is smaller and less expensive.
CON - Would lose some of the warmth and charm of the
old (but expensive) woodwork; would be played by the
Press as extravagance ("President Acquires New Yacht")
even though economy is the motivating force.
APPROVE OPTION 1
APPROVE OPTION 3
APPROVE OPTION 2
APPROVE OPTION 4
NOTE: If Option 4 is seriously considered, Captain
Kollmorgen should prepare an estimate of
receipts and expenditures for the transaction,
a description of the type of yacht that could
be purchased, etc.
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR USE
If Option 1 has been chosen (Keep the SEQUOIA Operational),
the following are the recommended guidelines for her use.
WHO MAY HOST GROUPS ON THE SEQUOIA
1.
Cabinet - After the President and First Family, the
Cabinet Members have priority on booking the boat.
Only the President and First Family may use the boat
6
for personal entertainment. All other outings must
be for "Official Use" purposes. The Cabinet may
schedule the boat on a first-come, first-serve
basis. When they may schedule the boat with respect
to the President's schedule is discussed below.
The Cabinet Secretary will handle Cabinet requests
for the boat and will insure that the use is "official."
2.
Special Staff Use - The Congressional Office and the
Public Liaison Office (Baroody operation) will be
given equal footing with the Cabinet for scheduling
the SEQUOIA two times each per month for "official
use."
Requests will be handled by the Staff Secretary's Office.
3.
Other - All other official use requests from White House
staff, agency heads and other government officials will
be handled on a "case by case" basis and will be ranked
by merit. In terms of priority, this group would follow
the Cabinet and "special staff" group and would be
subject to preemption by them.
Requests by staff will be handled by the Staff Secretary's
office.
Requests by Administration officials will be handled by
the Cabinet Secretary.
APPROVE GUIDELINES
DISAPPROVE
COMMENTS
THE FIRST LADY'S PROGRAM
Recommend that the First Lady's program of afternoon cruises
for worthy groups (described above) be continued if she desires
on the basis of one or two cruises per week.
This should be handled by Mike Farrell working with the
First Lady.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENTS
7
THE KEY QUESTION
To use the boat effectively when the President is not using
her, the Cabinet and staff need to lock up dates far enough
in advance to plan for the outing and extend invitations,
particularly when dealing with out of town guests.
This raises the key question of how often the President will
use the boat. In the past, whenever the President was in
town and did not have another commitment, the boat was held
just in case he decided to go out at the last minute. This
resulted in the SEQUOIA not being used most of the time.
One way to handle this is to reserve the boat for the President
one or two free nights a week in case he should decide to go
out at the last minute, and let others use it the remainder
of the week.
Another alternative is for the scheduling office to raise the
question of Presidential usage three weeks in advance and if
the President says no to a particular date, it would be
available for others.
COMMENTS
2F DETENDS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301
UNITED STATES UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
9 May 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
Captain Leland S. Kollmorgen, USN
Military Assistant to the President
The White House
The Secretary of Defense desires to invite the Members of
the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee
and their wives for an evening cruise and dinner on the Sequoia
during the month of June. The following dates should be excluded
from consideration - 3-5 June and the week of 13-21 June. It is
my understanding that no more than forty (40) people would be
invited by the Secretary, including House Members and wives and
Defense personnel.
Please advise.
Thomas K. Latima
Thomas K. Latimer
The Special Assistant
Jean approved Canvon
Jepent.
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION WEDENTENING
1776-1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
DICK CHENEY
Attached is the memo on the Sequoia.
It has been in and I've dictated to you a separate memo on its
utilization. Come back to me after you've got a plan for
maximizing its use.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
DICK CHENEY
1)
SUBJECT:
SEQUOIA
Jim, we definitely do want to keep the boat in service this year
and we would like to use it from time-to-time for working dinners
and with dignitaries, either from the U.S. or abroad.
You ought to think about using it for a Goldwin Seminar. Tell
Goldwin that and get him thinking about how we might most
effectively use it. We could provide for about a three hour
trip, which would be ideal, do it some evening, keep the
group small and we wouldn't have the problems we had with
sound and so forth at the Cabinet Meeting.
The President will not end up using it at the very last minute.
That is, we'll know a few days in advance as to whether or not
he's going to use it, so it will be possible for others to make
firm decisions and commitments say three days in advance of
the sailing date.
The Cabinet should definitely be able to use it. That should
include those senior White House staff members who are
members of the Cabinet.
We do not want to treat it like we do the Kennedy Center Box
where we allocate a certain number of days to the Congressional
Shop or to the Baroody or Friedersdorf operation.
If someone wants to use it, they'll have to submit for approval
each time, and I'd want that to come up to me for sign off unless
a Cabinet Member has requested it.
Finally, you ought to sit down with Jones and maybe some other
people and see if you can come up with some creative ways to use
it to help the President.
May 15, 1975
TO:
Bill Gulley
FRRM:
Jim Connor
RE:
Request for Sequoia
Per Don Rumsfeld Frank Zarb has
been approved to use the Sequoia.
Would you let me know which
of the dates listed is the best; the
9th would be preferable if available.
Thanks.
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FEDERAL
ENERGY
FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20461
ADM ATION
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
May 13, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES CONNOR
FROM:
FRANK G. ZARB z
As per our discussion I would like to invite the following
and their wives for a voyage on the Sequoia:
Al Ullman
John Dingell
Clarence Brown
Herman Schneebeli
Barber Conable
John Pastore
Jim Wright
Max Friedersdorf
John Marsh
I have listed several dates for scheduling convenience:
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 17
June 23
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
20 MAY 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
Im Military Captain The White Leland S. Assistant House Couns to Kollmorgen the President USN
Reference is made to your memo of 12 May 1975 regarding use of the
Sequoia to entertain members of Congress.
Either the 24th or 26th of June would be acceptable. Please advise
me if one of these can be accommodated.
Thomas K. Latiner
Thomas K. Latimer
The Special Assistant
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1975
TO:
BILL GULLEY
FROM: JIM CONNOR
RE: Use of Sequoia by
Secretary Schlesinger
I recommend approval
for either the 24th or 26th,
as it seems unlikely the
President would require it
either of these days.
encl.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION WEENTENNING
1776-1976
STION
OFFICE OF THE CRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
OFF
AMERICA
STATES
10
May 30, 1975
Honorable James Connor
Secretary to the Cabinet
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Dr. Connor:
This will confirm my telephone call to your office
requesting your approval for Secretary Coleman to
use the Sequoia the evening of June 19, 1975, for
the purpose of hosting a reception for the White
House Fellows.
Dr. William Hamilton, White House Fellow, will be
coordinating this reception for Secretary Coleman.
Sincerely,
Milar
Leland
Lieutenant Commander, USCG
Military Aide to the Secretary
lok'd
JCE
5/31
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
GERALD
June 3, 1975
R.
FORD
TO:
Bill Gulley
FROM: Jim Connor
Re: Sequoia
Secretary Coleman's office (specifically Cmdr. Ted
Leland -426-1111) says he was told in a telephone call
last Friday, May 30th, by Commander Todd that the
Sequoia was available for June 19th and as a result
wrote the letter to us requesting it. Obviously,
there was a mix-up.
In any case Coleman would now like to use the Sequoia
for the same purpose for the 24th of June. As I
recall this was one of the datesthat Secretary Schlesinger
had requested it. Would you let us know, please,
if the Sequoia is available on the 24th for Secretary
Coleman. Thank you.
Encls.
p. 3. - Could you let us know who is using the Sequoia
on the 19th?
THE WHITE HOUSE
RY OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON
D.C. 20590
June 3, 1975
GERALD LIBRARY R. FORD
MEMO FOR: J. E. CONNOR
May 30, 1975
FROM:
W. L. GULLEY
Sorry
the SEQUOIA has been
et
scheduled for this date for quite
sometime.
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elephone call to your office
al for Secretary Coleman to
ening of June 19, 1975, for
a reception for the White
White House Fellow, will be
ption for Secretary Coleman.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Commander, USCG
Military Aide to the Secretary
To: Military Aide's Office
The above is approved for Secretary Coleman.
J.E. Connor
Secretary to the Cabinet
May 31, 1975
Of TRANSPORTMENT
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GERALD
May 30, 1975
FORD 1
LIBRARY
Honorable James Connor
Secretary to the Cabinet
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Dr. Connor:
This will confirm my telephone call to your office
requesting your approval for Secretary Coleman to
use the Sequoia the evening of June 19, 1975, for
the purpose of hosting a reception for the White
House Fellows.
Dr. William Hamilton, White House Fellow, will be
coordinating this reception for Secretary Coleman.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Commander, USCG
Military Aide to the Secretary
To: Military Aide's Office
The above is approved for Secretary Coleman.
J. E. X Connor
Secretary to the Cabinet
May 31, 1975
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 10, 1975
GERALD
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FORD
LIBRARY
MEMORANDUM FOR: JAMES CONNOR
FROM:
DOUGLAS P. BENNETT
DAB
SUBJECT:
Sequoia
Pursuant to our conversation earlier this afternoon,
I would like to request the use of the Sequoia for my
staff (approximately 40 people) one evening during
the week of June 23. I hope we can work out some-
thing on this. Many thanks.
June 11, 1975
TO: BillCuff
FROM: Jim Connor
I recommend Doug be allowed to use the Sequoia as requested.
According to our records, the Sequoia is available
June 25th, 26th and 27th. Bennett's request is
for the Personnel Office, which he takes over as of
June 12th, therefore, you can contact him on 2995
after the 12th. The date he prefers is Friday, June 27th.
Thanks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 13, 1975
GERALD
R.
FORD
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
LIBRARY
FROM:
MARGITA E. WHITE
maw
Ron Nessen would like to reserve the Sequoia one evening
during the week of July 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m., for a
working meeting/reception for the top public affairs officers
in the departments and agencies.
Ron will be hosting the meeting and I will make the arrangements.
Please let me know if the Sequoia can be used for this purpose
during that week and, if so, with whom I should coordinate the
details.
cc: Ron Nessen
June 14, 1975
TO:
MARGITA A. WHITE
FROM: JIM CONNOR
The use of the Sequoia for the ab ove purpose is approved for
Tuesday, July 8th. Please coordinate details with Bill Cuff of
the Military Aide's office (2153). If you have to change the date
or cancel, please let us and Bill know immediately. Thank you.
cc: Bill Cuff, Military Aide's office, East Wing
Ron Nessen
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
GERALD
July 17, 1975
R.
FORD
MEMORANDUM TO:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
LIBRARY
FROM:
JIM CONNOR
In the future we will notify you and Jack Marsh whenever we
book the Sequoia for Congressional groups for other
offices or Cabinet. For the record the July schedule shows
the following:
July 12
- The Attorney General, House Judiciary Cmte. members
July 15
- Don Rumsfeld - SOS Group
July 25
- Frank Zarb (this was requested through Kendell's shop)
CC: m ash
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
GERALD
.B
July 15, 1975
FORD
LIBRARY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
MAX Sequoia FRIEDERSDORF m.b.
SUBJECT:
It would be helpful to Jack Marsh and myself if you could
let us know about Congressional groups being guests on the
Sequoia on occasions other than those hosted by this
office.
Many thanks.
CC: Jack Marsh
E.
To
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 21, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.W.B.
My office has checked and finds that the Sequoia
is available on Friday, September 5; therefore,
I would like to reserve the Sequoia for that evening
for a farewell party for William Casselman.
To: Bill Cuff
From: Jim
It is ok to g this.
7/23/75
bcc: Mr. Buchen
PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY BOARD
we
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20500
634-4812 634- 4812
August 8, 1975
English
MEMORANDUM TO
: DR.
Charles JAMES E. E. CONNOR Goodell, Ohen
FROM
: SENATOR CHARLES E. GOODELL
SUBJECT
: USE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL YACHT
SEQUOIA
As you may be aware, the Presidential Clemency Board will terminate
its activities within the next six weeks. Board Members and senior
staff have been working unusual hours in order to accomplish the
President's goal of completing the work by September 15. In an effort
to reward them and to increase morale generally, I would like to request
the use of the Sequoia for a Potomac cruise some time during August. I
understand that the Presidential Yacht can be made available to White
House staff when the President is not using it. Kindly inform me as to
whether we can use the Sequoia and what dates it might be available.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
But Horm:
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634-4816
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 8, 1975
TO:
JACK MARSH
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
FROM: JIM
For your information, Carla Hills has requested
the use of the Sequoia for September 12th and
September 16th. The 12th would be for the
Senate Housing Committee, and the 16th would
be for the House Committee. If you need
further information, the contact at HUD is
Debbi Jones on 755-6238.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 22, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PAT LINDH
FROM:
JIM CONNOR
Pat, I'm sorry we will have to turn down this request. The
regulations on use of Sequoia require that the affair be
hosted by a Cabinet member or one of equivalent rank, i.e.
Rumsfeld or Jack Marsh. In addition, because of the extensive
use of the Sequoia by Marsh during July and scheduled use
in September for Congressional sessions, we probably won't
have any funds left'to pay for something like this.
encl.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 14, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: JIM CONNOR
FROM:
PAT LINDH
VIA:
BILL BAROODY
B
The National Commission on the Observance of International
Women's Year will be meeting in Washington the evening of
Oct. 16. The Commission consists of 35 members, of whom
approximately 25 attend each meeting.
The Members of this Commission are for the most part quite
well know and influential and of course one of their prime
motivations is to both publicize and lend credence to the
goals of International Women's Year. I would be very pleased
if I could arrange a dinner meeting for them on board the
Sequoia on the evening of the 16th of October.
I am enclosing a list of the members for your information.
I would be pleased to send you any further information you
might require.
Enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 14, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: JIM CONNOR
FROM:
PAT LINDH
VIA:
BILL BAROODY
B
The National Commission on the Observance of International
Women's Year will be meeting in Washington the evening of
Oct. 16. The Commission consists of 35 members, of whom
approximately 25 attend each meeting.
The Members of this Commission are for the most part quite
well know and influential and of course one of their prime
motivations is to both publicize and lend credence to the
goals of International Women's Year. I would be very pleased
if I could arrange a dinner meeting for them on board the
Sequoia on the evening of the 16th of October.
I am enclosing a list of the members for your information.
I would be pleased to send you any further information you
might require.
Enclosure
Juder
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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September 5, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF M.6.
SUBJECT:
Sequoia Trips
Pursuant to your request, the following are the Sequoia trips
and identifying groups.
July 5 - Senior Minority Professional Staff Members of Standing
Committees in the House of Representatives (REPUBLICAN)
July 9 - Senior Majority and Minority Professional Staff Members
of Standing Committees in the Senate (REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRAT)
July 16 - The Minority Whips of the House of Representatives
(REPUBLICAN)
July 19 - Senior Staff Members of the Majority Leadership and Senior
Majority Professional Staff Members of Standing Committees
in the House Of Representatives (DEMOCRAT)
July 22 - Bipartisan Leadership of the House and Senate, hosted by
the President (REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRAT)
July 23 - Republican Leadership and ranking Minority Senate Committee
Members (REPUBLICAN)
July 29 - Republican House Freshmen Members (REPUBLICAN)
5
July 30 - Republican House Leadership and Ranking Minority Committee
Members (REPUBLICAN)
6
September 4 - Republican Members of the House (REPUBLICAN)
Invitations have already been extended for the following:
September 8 - House Southern Democrats and other supportive Democrats
(DEMOCRAT)
7
September 9 - Half of the House Republican Sophomore Class (REPUBLICAN)
September 10 - Chairmen of the Standing House Committees (DEMOCRAT)
September 11 - House Southern Democrats and other supportive Democrats
(DEMOCRAT)
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September 17 - Chairmen of the Senate Standing Committees (DEMOCRAT)
September 23 - Half of the House Republican Sophomore Class (REPUBLICA)
Invitations have not been extended for the following:
September 18 - September 25 - The balance of the House Republican
Members (REPUBLICAN)
September 24 - The balance of the Senate Republican Members
(REPUBLICAN)
9/11
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
M.6.
SUBJECT:
Sequoia Trips
Pursuant to your request, the following are the Sequoia trips
and identifying groups.
July 5 - Senior Minority Professional Staff Members of Standing
Committees in the House of Representatives (REPUBLICAN)
July 9 - Senior Majority and Minority Professional Staff Members
of Standing Committees in the Senate (REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRAT)
July 16 - The Minority Whips of the House of Representatives
(REPUBLICAN)
July 19 - Senior Staff Members of the Majority Leadership and Senior
Majority Professional Staff Members of Standing Committees
in the House Of Representatives (DEMOCRAT)
July 22 - Bipartisan Leadership of the House and Senate, hosted by
the President (REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRAT)
3 July 23 - Republican Leadership and ranking Minority Senate Committee
Members (REPUBLICAN)
4
July 29 - Republican House Freshmen Members (REPUBLICAN)
3
July 30 - Republican House Leadership and Ranking Minority Committee
Members (REPUBLICAN)
6 September 4 - Republican Members of the House (REPUBLICAN)
Invitations have already been extended for the following:
September 8 - House Southern Democrats and other supportive Democrats
(DEMOCRAT)
7 September 9 - Half of the House Republican Sophomore Class (REPUBLICAN)
September 10 - Chairmen of the Standing House Committees (DEMOCRAT)
September 11 - House Southern Democrats and other supportive Democrats
(DEMOCRAT)
-2-
September 17 - Chairmen of the Senate Standing Committees (DEMOCRAT)
8
September 23 - Half of the House Republican Sophomore Class (REPUBLICA)
Invitations have not been extended for the following:
September 18 - September 25 - The balance of the House Republican
Members (REPUBLICAN)
September 24 - The balance of the Senate Republican Members
.
(REPUBLICAN)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
4:00 p.m.
September 19, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES E. CONNOR
THRU:
FROM:
WILLIAM BAROODY, AND JR
STANLEY S. SCOTT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Yacht
The fifth annual Black Caucus Dinner, scheduled for The Washington
Hilton Hotel, September 27, will attract some 3,000 guests. The
objective of this Democratic-oriented event, of course, is to
gain political mileage.
GERALD
Jim, in the past, our office has provided workshops, outings on
FORD
the Presidential Yacht and receptions for those Black Republicans
who journey to Washington to attend the Caucus dinner.
We are hopeful that the Presidential Yacht, Sequoia, could be
made available on Saturday, September 27, from noon until 4 p.m.,
so that we might caucus with Black Presidential appointees and some
of our key Black Republicans who will be in town for the Congressional
Black Caucus dinner. Would appreciate a response ASAP for
planning purposes.
Jim, thanks.
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NO/
Black Caucu dinner expects
3,000; guest list is extensive
The fifth annual Black
Federal Communications
under the theme of "From-
Caucus Dinner, to be held at
Commission; Hal Jackson,
Changing Structures to Using
the Washington Hilton Hotel
Vice President of WBLS
Structures" (1876-1976).
in Washington, D.C. Sept, 26-
Radio, N.Y.C. will be the
The evening of the 26th,
27 will honor two outstanding
master of ceremonies.
Gamble, Huff and Bell of
Americans, Paul Robeson,
Some 3,000 invited guests
Philadelphia Int., Inc. will
eminent composer, singer,
are expected to attend.
present' a benefit concert.
and humanitarian, and Joe
In addition to the special
Entertainers include Harold
Louis, former heavyweight
recognition of the two out-
Melvin and the Bluenotes,
champion of the world.
standing black Americans,
M.F.S.B., Billy Paul and
Attending will be the 17
the Caucus will also present
People's Choice. The concert
members
of
the
its annual awards: the
is to be held at Capital Center,
Congressional Black Cucus.
William Dawson award for
in Landover, Md.
Chairpersons are: I. W. Abel,
Legislative Development,
Tables for the dinner are
president, United Steel
Adam Clayton Powell award
priced at $1,000. Tickets for
Workers of America; the
for political achievement, and
the dinner are priced at $100
Honroable Patricia Robert
the George Collins award for
per person, Proceeds from
Harris, former U.S. Am-
community service.
the dinner are used to un-
bassador to Luxembourg;
derwrite the legislative
Entertainment for the
Ralph A. Weller, Cahirman of
research activites and
dinner will be the O'Jays,
the Board of Otis Elevator Co.
programs carried on by the
contributed by Gamble, Huff
Congressional Black Caucus
Congressman Charles B.
and Bell.
staff. The objective of the
Rangel of New York serves
The Congressional Black
Black Caucus is to utilize the
the Caucus as its chairman,
Caucus and the Joint Center
legislative process to h
The keynote speaker will be
for Political Study will con-
bring about full equality
Benjamin L. Hooks, of the
duct an all-day workshop
all Americans.
SEP 19 1975
Captain L. S. Kollmorgen, U.S.N.
Military Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Captain Kollmorgen:
Last evening I had the pleasure of hosting
several Senators, Senate staff and their spouses
and some of my own staff on a cruise on board the
Sequoia. In spite of a bit of inclement weather,
the crew and staff of the Sequoia made the cruise
most enjoyable.
Please pass along to Lt. Cdr. John L. O'Brien,
Captain of the Sequoia, and Master Chief Dionisio A.
Gabriel, Steward, my sincere appreciation for a
job well done.
Sincerely,
(Signed) Carla A. Hills
Carla A. Hills
CC:
Dr. James Connors
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL ON WAGE AND PRICE STABILITY
726 JACKSON PLACE, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
September 25, 1975
Jem Connor
MEMORANDUM FOR: Jerry Jones
FROM:
Michael H. Moskow
mm
Director, Council on Wage and
Price Stability
SUBJECT:
Presidential Yacht
I would like to request the use of the Presidential
Yacht Sequoia for an evening cruise with cocktail
buffet for a meeting between the members and senior
staff of the Council on Wage and Price Stability
and selected Congressmen.
If this is acceptable, please have your office
contact Morris Feibusch of my staff at 456-6757
to arrange the details.
not
ORBALD
LIVERY
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 25, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
DON RUMSFELD
Please see me on this Sequoia list so we can discuss
it.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 24, 1975
MEMEORANDUM FOR:
DONALD RUMSFELD
FROM:
PETE ROUSSEL
SUBJECT:
Guest List for the DR-Hosted
Sequoia Cruise, October 2, 1975
Don Rumsfeld's Office:
M/M Don Rumsfeld
(2)
M/M Dick Cheney
(2)
Lee Goodell
(1)
Brenda Williams
E
Phyllis Luther
(1)
Pete Roussel
(1)
Judy Wilson
(1)
M/M Albert Rippie
(2)
Kathie Berger
(1)
M/M Robert Goldwin
(2)
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Jim Connor's Office:
M/M Jim Connor
(2)
M/M Dave Hoopes
(2)
M/M Mike Farrell
(2)
M/M Bob Linder
(2)
M/M Trudy Fry
(2)
Sara Currence
(1)
Eleanor Connors
E
12
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Jerry Jones' Office:
Jerry Jones
(1)
Diana Gwinn
(1)
M/M Warren Rustand
(2)
M/M Red Cavenay
(2)
M/M Terry O'Donnell
(2)
M/M Fred Ursomarso
(2)
M/M Elizabeth MacBeth
(2)
M/M Nell Yates
(2)
14
other- M/m Christian
2
As of 8/2/76
Costs for dinners on Sequoia:
(estimates only . actual costs depend on prices of food when
ordered, and this can change depending on certain vegatables
in season, meat prices, etc.)
Sit down dinner - limit 22 - including cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
prior to dinner, wine with dinner and liqueur or
champagne afterwards - approximately $15.00 per
person (note 20 is preferred to 22 because of shape
of table) Other table arrangements (rectangular)
can accommodate 4 to 14, with 12 being preferred.
($approximately $330) for 22
buffet dinner
- limit 40 - including cocktails & hors d'oeuvres,
2 entrees, wine with dinner, and dessert (and vegetables
and salad) $9 to $10 per person
($ approximately $400 for 40)
Just cocktails and
hors d'oeuvres
limit 40 - $6 to $8 per person (usually because
the hors d'oeuvres ordered are the most expensive,
the jumbo shrimp for example and the shisk kebabs)
)
Costs for dinner at Blair House:
A dinner at Blair House during the week costs between $25 to $30 per
person. This covers everything, cocktails to liqueur. The maximum number
of people who can be served at sit down dinner is 40 If a dinner is given
on the week-end, costs go up because of over -time, time and a half, etc. costs.
or $660
$ 1000.00 or $1200 (Blair House for 40 - $550 (Blair House for 22)
Blair House:
Sequoia:
GERALD
for sit down-22 $550 or $660
for sit down-22 $330.00
FORD
for sit down 40 $1000 or 1200
for buffet 40 $400