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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 10, 1996
Dear Friends:
I am delighted to send greetings to the National Council of
Women of New Zealand as you gather to celebrate the centenary of
your organization. I offer my congratulations on the Council's
first 100 years of achievement and my best wishes to you as you
work to address the challenges ahead.
Your anniversary meeting coincides appropriately with the
first anniversary of the United Nations Fourth World Conference
on Women. Your work will continue to convert the words and ideas
of the Beijing Conference into actions in your country. I wish
you much progress in all your work in implementing the Platform
for Action adopted in Beijing.
I have seen the dramatic difference Non-governmental
Organizations and even individuals can make in the lives of
women, girls and families during my travels around the world.
But NGOs cannot do it alone; individuals cannot do it alone;
governments cannot do it alone. We must all share responsibility
for ensuring that the hope and promise of the Women's Conference
become reality.
Again, congratulations and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Hillary Hillary Rodham Rodham Clinton
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY
phone 202-456-6266
fax 202-456-6244
Ms JANET HESKETH
TO
FROM
MELANNE VERVEER
FAX #
04-499-5554
PHONE /
04-473-7763
2
1 OF PAGES (including cover)
COMMENTS
Please call to confirm
receipt of fax
Thank you
FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
VIDEOTAPED REMARKS FOR
THE STANLEY FOUNDATION, "BRINGING BEIJING BACK"
SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
I am delighted to welcome you to the opening of the national
conference, "Bringing Beijing Back: Local Actions and Global
Strategies" hosted by the Stanley Foundation.
your work well contract to
This conforence will help us convert the words and ideas of
the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women into actions
in
you
here in the United States. Your meeting in Iowa brings together
women and men from the public and private sectors to discuss
I wish County
strategies for implementing the Platform for Action adopted in
Beijing.
you
Many of you were in Beijing and Huairou [WHY-roe]. I was
much
pleased to speak in both locations during my stay in China and to
preaces
see and feel firsthand the commitment, dedication and enthusiasm
in all
of the thousands of women participating. Despite the
frustrations and complications of logistics and security in
your
Huairou, the NGO Forum and NGOs were vital to the success of the
sakens
conference and will be vital to achieving the goals the
and
conference laid out.
I have seen the dramatic difference NGOs and even
perfocul
individuals can make in the lives of women, girls and families
work
during my travels around the world. But NGOs cannot do it alone;
in
individuals cannot do it alone; governments cannot do it alone.
We must all share responsibility for ensuring that the hope and
promise of the Women's Conference become reality.
I am very proud that the President has formed an interagency
group based in the White House to coordinate the efforts of the
government and nongovernmental sector as we all strive to improve
and guarantee the legal, social, educational, economic, health,
and human rights of women.
Your discussions this weekend are vital to this process. I
am sorry that I cannot be with you, but I will look forward to
hearing about the recommendations and strategies you propose.
My best wishes to you as you begin this important work.
###
again, compabilations and
best whe
Council of Women of use the
National Council of Women
OF THE UNITED STATES INC.
777 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA, 7th FLOOR, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017
(212) 697-1278
FAX (212) 972-0164
August 1996
Mellanne Verver
Staff to the First Lady
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Verver:
Thank you for your follow-up to my letter of July 10, 1996. This was a request on behalf of the
National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCW/NZ). These women will gather on September
19, 1996 for the centennial celebration of their organization. The NCW/NZ members consider the
NCW/US as the founding council for the world. For this reason they especially wanted a message
from the First Lady of the United States.
To help Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton develop the most appropriate message, I will share some
highlights of the NCW/NZ achievements.
1) High priority is given to the country's social issues.
2) Legislative impact is a strong part of the agenda.
3) The connections to the women of most of the South Pacific islands, including the
American, are extremely beneficial. The NCW/NZ has gained the support of the New
Zealand government for this part of its program.
4) The NCW/NZ has a nationwide network of organizations representing the diverse
population of the country.
5) The most recent newsletter is enclosed for further information. (Please note that the
picture on the cover is the American founding group of 1888.)
I do hope this information will help with the development of a great message. for our New Zealand
counterpart. The message can be sent to: Janet Hesketh, President, National Council of Women of
New Zealand, National Office, P.O. Box 12117, Wellington 6038, New Zealand. Phone:
04 473 7763; Fax: 04 499 5554.
Sincerely,
Vera Phin
Vera P. Rivers
President
VPR:kg
An Affiliate of the International Council of Women
PRESIDENT LAUREATE
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Alicia Paolozzi
Advertising Women of New York, Inc, New York
HONORARY PRESIDENT
Americans Mothers; Inc., Oregon
Iryna Kurowyckyj
American Women for International Understanding, California
PRESIDENT
Arts Foundations of New Jersey
Association of American Foreign Service Women,
Vera P. Rivers
Washington, D.C.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Baha'i National Committee on Women, New York
Sorosh Roshan
B'nai B'rith Woman, Inc, Washington, D.C.
Center for Women Policy Studies, Washington, D.C.
VICE PRESIDENTS
Co-Ette Club, Inc., Michigan
Pamela Moffat
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Norma Stanton
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
Rhoda Plotkin
New York
Hispanic Women's Center, Inc., New York
SECRETARY
Indiana State Council of Women, Inc., Indiana
Bettina Corke
International Association of Physical Education and Sports for
TREASURER
Girls and Women, Minnesota
Robert Sullivan
International Health Awareness Network, New Jersey
The International Women's Writing Guild, New York
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Links, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Emma Broisman
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, New York
Joanne Capparell
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc.
Bettina Corke
Washington, D.C.
Josie Balaban Couture
National Association of Commissioners for Women,
Eleanor L. Donnenfeld
Washington, D.C.
Iris DuBose
National Association of Negro Business and Professional
Women's Clubs, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Blythe Foote Finke
National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Daisy George
National Women's Christian Temperance Union, Illinois
Olga Gil
National Women's Party, Washington, D.C.
Shirley Munyan
Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asia Women's Association of the
Tamra Raven
United States, Inc., Minnesota
Mary Singletary
Professional Women in Construction and Allied Industries,
Jan Smith
New York
Wendy Sobel
The Other Victims of Alcoholism, Inc., New York
Valerie Stern
Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc., New York
Mary Tomorug
U.S. Council for INSTRAW, New York
Women's Medical Association of New York city, New York
PRESIDENT ADVISORY
Women United for the United Nations, New York
COMMITTEE
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Margaret Adams
Nancy Barker
Emma Broisman
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Eleanor L. Donnenfeld
Claire Friedland
New York City Home Economics in Business
Daisy George
Barbara Goed
Midlred Robbins Leet
Alicia Paolozzi
Emma Phillips
1896
NOW
1996
N.Z.
National Council of Women of New Zealand Inc.
Te Kaunihera Wahine O Aotearoa
CIRCULAR 391
April / Paenga-whawha 1996
FIRST GATHERING - FOUNDATION MEMBERS
INDEX
Centennial
Celebrations
2
Acknowledgements
3
News from Branches,
Committees and
NOS's
3
Summary of
Submissions
5
Official Replies
7
including "The
Firearms Provisions
of the Domestic
Violence Bill
10
From the National
From The President
Office
12
ome to this edition of the NCW Circular, which marks the centenary of the first
The International
meeting of the National Council of Women in Christchurch, April 13th, 1896. We have
Council of Women
14
printed the photograph of that meeting above. Our style of work now is very different:
100 years ago there was only the national group, whose members represented various societies and now the NCW Branches
carry the work into their communities and local societies as well as the involvement of national organisations. The Board's task
is to carry out the policies decided at the National meetings, and is dependent on the thought and care given to NCW by its many
members. Nominations for Board membership and for Conveners are called this month. The responsible choice of nominees is
important.
With this Circular too, we welcome the members of the International Council of Women Executive Committee who meet in
Auckland from April 18 to 23, preceded by a meeting of the ICW Board. And welcome too, to women from National Councils
for Women of the South Pacific Islands and from Pacific Island organisations in New Zealand who are participating in a seminar
on April 22 and 23. We are pleased that a number of women from NCWNZ are taking the opportunity to be involved in parts
of these meetings. It is an opportunity for international contacts that come only rarely for us.
As we celebrate our first one hundred years we need to consider the challenges that both the present and the future hold for us,
personally and as an organisation. This was emphasised for me while listening to Dame Catherine Tizard's speech at the State
Farewell Dinner. She spoke of how we talk about the changes in society over the past 10 to 12 years, but reminded us that
people under 25 have known nothing else. She pointed out that what we have now is what an increasing proportion of our
population know as normal, and that continuing talk of change is increasingly irrelevant, For NCW this means we need to think
clearly about how we address our concerns, and may face the need for reinterpreting a number of our long accepted policies, not
to deny them, but to express them in current terms.
Members of the Board of Management will be joining the Founders Day celebrations in their own Branches, and wish all a very
happy occasion. We look forward to making some contact with a representative of many Branches through the audio-conference
being provided for us by Telecom. Only brief greetings will be possible, but the opportunity to link and hear something of the
very wide rang of activities being held from 7 am to 10.30 pm is exciting.
Hesketh
Working For Women For 100 Years
National Office PO Box 12 117 Wellington 6038 New Zealand Phone: 04 473 7623 Fax: 04 499 5554
2
NCW Circular 391 April 1996
1896 - 1996 CENTENARY OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF NEW ZEALAND
FOUNDER'S DAY, 13 APRIL - our 100th Birthday Party. Do have a "happy day".
Have all your members sign the Centennial Register Sheets?
Launch the "One Hundred Years of Resolution" - a new edition of the Book of Resolutions.
Take photos of your Party and bring them to the display at Conference. We would also like copies for the National
Office.
ICW EXECUTIVE MEETING AND PACIFIC ISLAND SEMINAR, 18 - 24 April
CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE, 19-21 SEPTEMBER, CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL
Invite your past members to come and share this occasion. Registration Forms will go out next month. Have you made your
travel bookings? Book early and get thrifty fares. AirNZ does not give group bookings now.
Accommodation: Christchurch Branch recommend we stay at the YWCA (Corner Hereford St and Rolleston Ave. A BLOCK
BOOKING has been made for the Conference - quote ref 395 when making the booking. Single Rooms $35-55; Double $48-75
YWCA ACCOMMODATION, 12 Hereford St, PO Box 2004, Christchurch.
NCW MERCHANDISE - "another way of celebrating our centenary" (as pictured below)
NCWNZ
1896
1996
PAPERWEIGHTS
<<<<<<
NOW
Very attractive
1896
1996
NENTAL
$10.00 plus p&p from
NOW
CAMBRYLIC
N.Z.
50 Riverside Dr
Whakatane
NCWNZ T-SHIRTS
White with mauve motif. Hanes brand
available in M, L, & EX. Price $15.00 plus
$1.50 p&p. Payment with orders.
From Wellington Branch: Eileen Imlach,
225 Clyde Street, Island Bay, Wellington.
EMBROIDERY SETS
1896 1996
To make a glasses case.
ANY OCCASION
KATE SHEPPARD
These have been specially designed
CAMELLIA CARDS
for NCW by Ruth-Mary Beech and
Margaret Inch of Strand Natural
20 cards for $20.00 or
NCW
Fibres, Wellington. The sets are
50 cards for $34.00.
complete with pattern and all
Orders from Hawkes Bay
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
materials needed including needle.
Branch: Kath de Lautou
Cost is $20.00 which includes p&p.
Secretary, 122 Riverbend
Order from the National Office.
Road, Napier.
WELCOME
addition to their Founders Day lunch at the
A special welcome is extended to Mrs
Council Chambers, featuring Dame Ann Hercus
Kuraisin Sumhadi, President of the
who will speak on "Acknowledging the past
International Council of Women, and her
and challenging the future", they will plant
Executive, as they meet in Auckland this
a weeping silver pear tree and have a church
month. They honour us by their presence and
parade on April 14.
we look forward to putting faces to names.
New Plymouth: Are busy organising their
RATULATIONS
Centennial Luncheon and the "Beijing
* Dame Silvia Cartwright has been re-
Roadshow Display", due in their area July
elected to the UN Monitoring Committee for
14-17.
the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination Against Women
North Shore: Will hear from Marilyn Waring
(CEDAW).
on "Female Human Rights" at their Centennial
* Our special good wishes go to Wendy
Founders Day Breakfast.
Cossham, previous National Secretary and
Convener of the Standing Committee on
Matamata: Have published a booklet outlining
Social Welfare, on her marriage to Brian
the history of their Branch which celebrated
Zemanek. She will be known as Wendy
its 40th birthday last year. Written by Joan
Zemanek.
Stanley, it is available from her at 12
* Belated congratulations go to the
Totara Ave., Matamata, at a cost of $10.
following members of the Whangarei Branch
They will combine their Founders Day lunch
who were successful in last year's local
with their regular meeting.
body elections:
S.James, re-elected as Mayor of the Far
Marlborough: Protested to the organisers of
North District Council.
the Blues, Brews and Barbecues Festival,
C. Hermon and P.. Peters elected to the
held recently in their area under the
Whangarei District Council.
auspices of the Blenheim Round Table, about
J. Ryan re-elected to the Northland Regional
the behaviour of some of the festival goers
Council.
and the workload that was generated for
K. Ballard, re-elected to Northpower Trust.
security and medical staff. They
*
Congratulations to those involved in
acknowledged the efforts made to reduce the,
nising activities on International
availability of alcohol to under-age and
h's Day, especially the UNIFEM
inebriated drinkers and made some useful
akfasts.
suggestions about improvements, should any
future events be held.
THANK YOU
We have received a letter of thanks from
Gisborne: Will get Founders Day away to a
Jacqueline Barbet-Massin, General Secretary
flying start with breakfast starting at 7
of the International Council of Women,
a.m. Pat Seymour will speak on her Churchill
thanking us for our prompt payment of our
Fellowship visit.
dues.
FROM OUR STANDING COMMITTEES
BRANCH NEWS
(From the Editor. We have had a letter from
Women and Employment: Are working on
Whangarei Branch expressing their
parental leave, sexism and work issues and
disappointment that they seldom appear in
home support workers. They are keen to
"Branch News". I apologise and have
assist with the Parental Leave Survey being
reversed the alphabetical order this month
circulated by the 12 Weeks Campaign, C/-
so that they come first.)
Annie Newman, Box 6649, Te Aro, Wellington.
One copy of this survey for each Branch and
Whangarei: Got excellent media coverage for
NOS is enclosed with this Circular. Feel
the visit of our National President. Janet
free to photocopy.
emphasised the urgent need to find ways of
measuring unpaid work, saying that it is
FROM OUR NATIONALLY ORGANISED SOCIETIES
not "just a women's problem, it is also the
rest of the community's".
The Association of Presbyterian Women (APW:
The Pacific Basin "Bridge Builders"
n Canterbury: Are judging the entries
Consultation for Presbyterian Women Leaders,
for their Artwork competition in
meeting in Auckland 29 February to 3 March
preparation for putting it on display on
as an action follow-up to Beijing, has
Founders Day in the Timaru District Council
established a new regional network.
Chambers. The theme is "National Council of
Representatives from sixteen countries will
Women Activity in New Zealand" and there
build a network from among women from
are two categories: Forms 1-4 and 5-7. In
Presbyterian and associated Churches of
4
NCW Circular 391 April 1996
Asian, Pacific Nations and Southern Africa,
7505.
to be known as "Bridgebuilders". Through a
regular newsletter, study programmes and by
1996 SENIOR ACHIEVERS AWARDS
encouraging churches and secular groups to
Nominations close at the end of June(1
stand in solidarity with "Bridgebuilders",
nomination form and booklet/Branch/NOS
a voice will be added regionally for
enclosed with this Circular) and the
Christian women: "Bridgebuilders" will
presentations will be held in Auckland O
identify and be involved with national and
October, International Day for the Older
global issues, raise awareness of women's
Person. Further information available from
rights and responsibilities, and will
Trustees Executors (Tel. 0800 806 781) or
advance Christian faith sharing and
the Retired Persons Association (Tel. 09 629
outreach by sharing resources and
3419).
exchanging personnel. A small nucleus
committee in New Zealand convened by Jane
INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR THE ERADICATION OF
Pritchard, APW National President, will
POVERTY
produce a newsletter with help from a
A meeting was held in Wellington in February
Steering Committee of six other
under the auspices of ANGOA (Association of
representatives from member countries.
Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa)
to plan for this year. They had written to
PUTTING YOUR ADDRESS IN THE TELEPHONE BOOK
the Prime Minister about Governmental
Telecom Directory services report that it
activities in relation to this year and had
is not necessary to include your street
received "a neutral reply". Stephanie
number for printing in the telephone
McIntyre, one of the Social Responsibility
directory if that is your wish. Such'a
Commissioners for the Anglican Church, had
move reduces the chance of a caller being
met with the Minister for Social Welfare who
able to ascertain if anyone is at home
was reported as saying that "there is no
since the house cannot be identified from
poverty in New Zealand - only disadvantaged
the directory. (Thanks to North Shore
people" and "that Government is meeting its
Branch for this information).
commitments to the United Nations with its
current policies".
WOMEN IN THE LAW
Think about how you could work in your own
At a time when many women are working on
area and let us know what you are doing.
their submissions to the Law Commission on
will try to keep you in touch.
their Access to Justice reference (due
March 31), it is disappointing to note:
WORLD WATER DAY 1996: WATER FOR THIRSTY
- that only two of the nine members of the
CITIES
Law Societies Review Committee are women
The United Nations Centre for Human
(although one is the Convener).
Settlements (Habitat) planned a series of
that, although over 50% of law graduates
children's events in Nairobi, Accra,
are women, they continue to be under-
Johannesburg, Jakarta, Stockholm, Sao Paulo
represented in the practising
and Guayaquil (Ecuador) to provide a forum
profession.
for children to discuss water issues from
their perspectives and to formulate a
FATHERS WHO CARE
statement on "Our Vision of Water in Future
The Commissioner for Children is working
Cities and Towns" which would be recorded on
hard to promote a "Fathers Who Care"
video and submitted first to a meeting in
programme to recognise and improve
Beijing and then to the "Dialogue for the
fathering skills. We will publish details
21st Century on Water" to be held later in
of material as it comes to hand.
Istanbul.
* Is this a good theme for an activity
CODE OF CONSUMER RIGHTS INFORMATION
here?
PROGRAMME
Chris Hegan, Communications Manager in the
WATER SAFETY
office of the Health and Disability
Year to date figures indicate that drownings
Commissioner, has asked for our cooperation
are down 40% on the average for the last
in making sure that people have access to
sixteen years. Boating drownings are the
the resources generated by this office.
lowest since 1993 with only three drownin
They will include brochures, posters, kits,
The Water Safety Council attributes this
videos and seminars.
increased public awareness of safety needs
Chris is available at 04 495 6669 or Fax:
in aquatic recreation.
04 495 6746. The toll-free number is 0800
11 22 33. If you are interested in the
TOBACCO ADVERTISING
seminars, contact Marie Burgess on 06 862
The February newsletter from Action on
NCW Circular 391 April 1996
5
Smoking and Health (ASH) emphasises that
future are welcomed. The organisers would
"tobacco advertisements are where the kids
also like to know some of the stories behind
are" - especially in dairies.
the weavings sorthat they can be put
together in a publication. To Ms Ung Yok
PROSTITUTION: LEGALISE OR DECRIMINALISE
Khoan, KHEMARA, Cambodian Women's Movement,
Some members will be aware that there is a
National Road 5, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel.
ampaign under way for law changes for the
(855) 236 0134. Fax. (855) 522 3654.
industry and NCW support has been
ght. You will know that at the very
SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS
first meeting of the Council in 1896, a
Note: We have been asked to indicate each
resolution was passed asking for the
time which NCWNZ Committee worked on a
removal of the Contagious Diseases Act from
submission. Unless it appears in the text of
the statute books of the Colony. This Act,
the summary, it will be stated at the end.
passed in 1869, laid down that women
Parliamentary submissions are usually
suspected of being prostitutes could be
presented by the Parliamentary Watch
compulsorily examined for venereal disease.
Committee. If there is any change, this will
Jan Jordan, criminologist at Victoria
also be noted.
University, presented a useful paper at the
1993 Women's Law Conference and we repeat
94.43. Submission to the Justice and Law
some of it here in the hope that it
Reform Select Committee on the
enlightens any discussion you may have in
Whistleblowers Protection Bill.
your Branch or elsewhere.
This Bill was introduced by Hon. Phil Goff
"Currently the law defines as criminal
in a great rush about two years ago and
- brothel keeping.
hearings were only held late 1995. We
- procuring sexual intercourse.
favoured it, although with some reservations
- living on the earnings of prostitution.
about both its intent and provisions.
The last of these includes soliciting and
NCWNZ: Parliamentary Watch Committee.
herein lies a double standard. It is not a
crime to seek sex for money but it is a
95.53: Submission to the Electoral Law
crime to offer sex for money. This means
Select Committee on the Local Elections
that the male customer gets off "scot-free"
(Single Transferable Vote Option) Bill.
and the sex worker is deemed a criminal.
This Bill was introduced by Richard Northey,
alternatives being considered are to
M.P. We thanked him for this initiative but
lise prostitution or to de-criminalise
considered that, to limit public confusion
it.
about the details of the different voting
Legalisation means making it legal under
systems, the Bill should be postponed until
certain conditions. The onus would be on
we have had the first general election under
the State to regulate and control those
the new electoral system, MMP.
conditions e.g. where the sex worker might
NCWNZ: Ad Hoc Electoral Process Committee,
work, when they would have health checks,
Parliamentary Watch Committee.
etc." Jan Jordan comments that this would
"serve the interests of clients well, while
95.54. Submission to the Education and
perpetuating the victimisation of the sex
Science Select Committee on the Teacher
worker. From the client's perspective, a
Registration Bill.
pool of readily available, State licensed,
We strongly supported this Bill, believing
health-checked women would exist for his
that teacher registration helps to provide
service.'
standards in teaching practice and ensures
Decriminalisation would involve repealing
that employing Boards of Trustees have a
existing laws and penalties relating to
reliable register of quality teachers.
prostitution. The sex industry would then
NCWNZ: Education Standing Committee,
be subject to the same kinds of controls
Parliamentary Watch Committee.
and regulations which govern the operation
of other businesses. As in New South Wales,
95.62: Submission to the Planning and
steps may be taken to introduce additional
Development Select Committee on the
safeguards e.g. restrict underage
Coromandel Hauraki Gulf (Prohibition on
prostitution, limit advertising, etc.
Mining) Bill.
This Bill was introduced by Judith Tizard,
N
WEAVING THE WORLD TOGETHER
M.P. and sought to preserve this
ers who contributed to this intriguing
recreational and conservation area from
project will be pleased to know that it was
mining. It was modelled closely on the Bill
over two kilometres long when completed and
brought by the Hon. Philip Woolaston in 1990
included pieces from over 100 countries. It
when he sought to protect Antarctica
is now in Cambodia and ideas about its
similarly. In the interim, the Resource
NCW Circular 391 April 1996
6
Management Act and the Crown Minerals Act
SUMMARIES OF MAJOR LETTERS
have come into force and, at the oral
(Note: From time to time, we send detailed
hearing, we said that the Bill should
letters instead of formal submissions. We
identify any weaknesses of these Acts and
will endeavour to provide summaries of thes
be more tightly focused.
where appropriate. These are coded M,
NCWNZ: Environment Standing Committee,
followed by the year and then the number.
Parliamentary Watch Committee.
Full copies may be requested from Nati
Office.)
96.01: Submission to the Social Services
Select Committee on the Smoke Free
M 96.03: Letter to the Energy and Resources
Environments Amendment Bill (No.2)
Division, Ministry of Commerce, on the
This Bill implemented the results of the
Discussion Paper on Proposed Amendments to
discussion document issued by the Ministry
the Electricity Act 1992 and the Gas Act
of Health in 1995, to which we made a
1992)
submission (95.17). We wanted
We did not agree with the proposed amendmen
- to see 50% of gaming areas in casinos
to remove obligations on suppliers about the
smokefree.
safety or otherwise of any installation for
the onus to be put on shopkeepers to
the supply of electricity or gas.
-
determine the age of purchasers.
NCWNZ: Economics Standing Committee.
-
limits on the siting of automatic
M.96.04: Letter to the Tertiary Services
vending machines.
NCWNZ: Health Standing Committee,
Manager, Ministry of Health, on the
Discussion Document "Tertiary Health
Parliamentary Watch Committee.
Services in New Zealand".
96.10: Submission to the Planning and
This document brought together the comments
Development Select Committee on the Ozone
made on the 1995 series of papers on a whol
host of tertiary services (e.g. cardiac
Layer Protection Bill
We have complained bitterly in the past
surgery services, liver transplantation
that New Zealand has been implementing the
services, etc.) on which we made submissions
recommendations made at one of the
The nucleus group of the Health Standing
international meetings monitoring the
Committee congratulated the Committee on it
Vienna Convention on the Protection of the
"common sense approach" and commented
Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol for
further on the decisions made.
substances which deplete the Ozone Layer
NCWNZ: Health Standing Committee.
when the next meeting is under way. This
Bill sets a more streamlined process. Our
COMING EVENTS
only complaint was about the timing of
United Nations Association of New Zealand
public consultation at each stage.
NCWNZ: Environment Standing Committee,
1996 Conference and A.G.M., Tatum Park,
Parliamentary Watch Committee
Horowhenua 3-5 May
This will be a residential conference. The
96.11: Submission to the Ministry of
national finals of the UN secondary schools
Consumer Affairs on the Discussion Paper:
speech contest will be held immediately
Direct and Distance Selling.
following the opening ceremony. Details fro
We welcomed this document and used the
the National Headquarters, Box 11 750,
comments made by members in response to
Wellington. Tel/Fax. 04 473 0441.
questions in the June 1995 Circular (383)
as the basis for specific comments on the
AVAILABLE
proposed provisions.
NCWNZ: Economics Standing Committee.
From the Human Rights Commission, Box 6751,
Wellesley St, Auckland, a most useful serie
96.14: Submission to the Finance and
of booklets:
Expenditure Select Committee on the Budget
-
a Guide to the Human Rights Act
-
Advertising Guidelines, (No. in a
Policy Statement
Under the new reporting system, Government
series).
must call for submissions on its Budget
-
Pre-employment Guidelines (No.2 in a
policy statement and this is the second
series).
time NCW has taken advantage of this
-
Superannuation Guidelines (No.3
opportunity. We commented generally on the
series).
decision to focus on low-income earning
families rather than on beneficiaries, and
From the Women's Bookshop, 228 Dominion Rd,
Auckland 3. Tel./Fax. 09 630 7162.
specifically on each of the priority areas
-
their 1996 Autumn Catalogue.
set out.
NCW Circular 391 April 1996
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From the Legal Resources Trust, Box 11 248,
Committee. Dame Silvia Cartwright replied 7
Wellington. Tel. 04 801 7066. Fax 04 385
March "Thank you SOF much for your letter of
2105. $150 + GST:
1 March congratulating me on my re-election
a video "Dancing with MMP", a very
to CEDAW. I am most grateful to the members
instructive video in which eight leading
of the National Council of Women for their
commentators (including Barbara Mabbett,
expressions of congratulations and support."
Women's Electoral Lobby) and strategists
discuss how to communicate with
GOLDEN CROSS MINE, WAITEKAURI
Government under MMP.
On 15 February we wrote to the Minister for
the Environment, Hon Simon Upton and the
From Network Communications, Box 9691,
Waikato Regional Council regarding a press
Wellington. Tel. 04 473 8876 Fax. 04 472
article.
1405. $95.90 (for 1-4 copies) Spiral
Hon S Upton replied on 4 March "The article
binding costs a further $3.65.
suggest that Coeur Gold and the Waikato
the New Zealand Government Directory, an
Regional Council were seeking legal advice
up-to-date directory of "who's who" and
on whether they could seek an enforcement
"what's what" in central government.
order from the Planning Tribunal to
discharge waste water in an emergency to
help prevent the risk of the dam collapsing.
FROM THE EDITOR
Such a discharge would be in excess of Coeur
Gold's resource consent, but would be
Thank you all very much for your
permitted by the enforcement order.
encouraging comments on the format of the
I consider it reasonable for the Waikato
Circular.
Regional Council and Coeur Gold to
But as you can see, we have reverted to our
investigate all their options to avert the
former production methods of stencil and
risk of the dam collapsing in the event of
rather noisy modern Gestetner The cost of
heavy rain. If it is possible to permit
outside production added an additional
such a discharge through an enforcement
$1000.00 per issue and the Board could not
order, I consider the Planning Tribunal
approve that amount of extra cost.
provides an appropriate check on the
Investigation is continuing on alternative
process. The Planning Tribunal may issue an
production methods however, particularly as
interim enforcement order without hearing
achines our volunteers use for
from all the parties where prompt action is
atingsand stapling are both over ten
required. However, the Planning Tribunal is
years old and unlikely to be able to be
likely to see an interim order as simply a
replaced or reconditioned.
temporary measure and then follow the
process for a normal enforcement order.
NEW HORIZONS TRUST
This generally involves a public hearing
The New Horizons for Women Trust, formed in
with the right of third parties to present
1992, offers women funding for second-
evidence.
chance education or training, and or
I am following developments with respect to
research related to women and girls.
the tailings dam closely. I consider it is
The closing date for the Rita King Award is
an unusual and potentially serious
31 May, and for the Patricia Ralph Research
situation. I do not consider the Waikato
Award, 31 August. Criteria and application
Regional Council and Coeur Gold seeking
forms are available from the National
legal advice on their options as setting a
Office.
dangerous precedent or as collusion to
pollute. The fact that Coeur Gold
COMPLAINTS TO THE MEDIA
discovered movement in the dam some time
A list of media contacts to use for
before it was publicly reported is of some
throwing bouquets or brickbats has been
concern. However, the movement is quite
complied and is available form the National
complicated and deep seated. I am pleased
Office. Remember 1996 is the year when we
that the public seem to have been kept
suggest you focus as much as possible on
reasonably well informed of developments
the POSITIVE comment. Thank you Judy
since Christmas.
Mills, NCWNZ Mass Media Convener.
I will continue to follow this matter
closely."
OFFICIAL REPLIES
Mr A Wilson, Group Manager, Resource Use,
Environment Waikato Regional Council replied
CEDAW MONITORING COMMITTEE
on 21 February. "The newspaper article was
On 1 March we wrote to the Hon. Justice
not entirely correct. The article was based
Silvia Cartwright congratulating her for
on some working papers included in
being re-elected to the CEDAW Monitoring
Environment Waikato's regulatory committee
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NCW Circular 391 April 1996
meeting. Such papers and reports are
or more persons are listed as occupiers of a
clearly in the public domain. The
separately rateable property, then it is
interpretation of these was out of context.
sufficient compliance with the section if
Environment Waikato's approach has
the principal administrative officer sends
consistently been to ensure firstly the
the enrolment confirmation form to one of
safety of the community, property and
those persons only. The confirmation form
environment and secondly, to take a longer
should be returned to the principal
view of the risks associated with mining at
administrative officer duly completed.
this site. At this time we were developing
The Act provides, in Section 7BEB for the
an emergency procedure in the unlikely
principal administrative officer to ensure
event of dam failure and were considering a
that public notice of the qualifications and
range of options of which enforcement
procedures for enrolment or nomination as a
action was one. The information was a
ratepayer elector in the prescribed form is
briefing to Council on the legal issues
given in the month of May in each year in
involved.
which a triennial general election is held.
The level of water in the dam will be kept
Public notice effectively means a notice
at a minimal level. Also, the company has
printed in a newspaper circulating in the
installed new equipment to further reduce
area. Local authorities may arrange to
copper levels in treated water. In the
jointly give such notice.
unlikely event of dam failure, a Civil
The Act also provides that a copy of the
Defence emergency would be declared and the
roll shall be kept at the principal office
Controller, Civil Defence could authorise
of the local authority and at each Post
discharge from the dam and an increased
Office within the local government area that
water treatment level, if necessary.
is controlled by an office of New Zealand
As a consequence, there is no fast tracking
Post Limited and if there is a separate ward
to avoid public participation. Any
or constituency or community then they are
exceedence of water discharge would be
to be kept in some place in such ward,
small and restricted to emergency
constituency or community. Public notice is
situations declared by Civil Defence.
to be given of the places where the rolls
Consequently, there is no "collusion to
are kept and the rolls are to be available
pollute" and we have not set such a
for public inspection at all reasonable
precedent. I can then assure you that
hours for a period of not less than 28 days
Environment Waikato is committed to the
before the closing of the roll in the y
full implementation of the Resource
in which the roll is compiled and in the
Management Act. "
case of rolls kept at the Post Office,
whenever the Post Office is open for
NON-RESIDENT RATEPAYERS
business.
We wrote to the New Zealand Local
We consider that the procedures are
Government Association on 14 December 1995
adequately set out in the legislation and
asking for comments on the Ratepayers Roll.
that quite apart from the requirements of
Mr M Wearne, Manager, Policy & Research
giving public notice, the officers of a
replied on 11 February "The situation
local authority would be able to give full
relating to non-resident ratepayers and
information to any person who contacted them
their registering for voting in local body
asking about their entitlement to vote as a
elections is set out in Part 1 of the Local
ratepayer and what the procedures were for
Elections and Polls Act 1976. The
being placed on the roll.
legislation provides for a Ratepayer
We do not believe that the rights of your
Electoral Roll and that one person in
delegates were compromised because, even had
respect of each separately rateable
they not seen the public notice or not
property may apply for inclusion on the
received a notice of confirmation, they
roll. Applications are to be made on the
could have made enquiries from the office of
form prescribed in the Local Government
the local authority. It is not generally
(Electoral Regulations) 1992 (SR1992/62).
regarded in law as sufficient merely to
The Act provides that, before the end of
assume an entitlement to vote. We believe
April in each election year, the principal
that most people would, in fact, check the
administrative officer for each territorial
appropriate roll or make inquiries if they
authority is to send an enrolment
wish to vote in elections. There does not
confirmation form to the person or persons
therefore, seem to be the necessity for
listed in the valuation roll as the
special application as you have suggeste
occupier or occupiers of each separately
(NOTE: We have now had a call from a non-
rateble property where that person is
resident ratepayer (name not given) who did
already on the ratepayer electoral roll or
vote, after receiving the forms.)
has applied for enrolment on it. Where two
NOW Circular 391 April 1996
9
BRITISH CITIZENSHIP
JURIES ISSUES PAPER
We wrote to the British High Commission in
Mr L Atkins, Commissioner, Law Commission,
Wellington. M J Abel, Second&Secretary
wrote on 19 February, in response to our
(Consular) replied 4 March "Citizenship of
submission on the juries issues paper "We
the United Kingdom and Colonies under the
had a very pleasing response to the issues
Bn sh Nationality Act 1948, which came
paper, both in terms of the number and the
i
ffect on 1 January 1949 was normally
quality of the submissions. The main themes
red by birth, registration or
of the submissions are listed below:
naturalization in the United Kingdom or a
1.
A number of suggestions were made as
remaining colony or by legitimate descent
to ways in which the Commission should
from a father so born.
broaden the scope of its project.
It was also made possible, as it is now,
Several submissions suggested going
for a mother born in the United Kingdom to
back to first principles and
register her child as a British citizen
reconsidering the existence and role
providing that child was born before 1
of the jury.
January 1983 and has not yet attained the
The Commission has come to the view
age of eighteen years.
that it may be necessary to consider
The British Nationality Act 1981, which
issues relating to the media and the
came into effect on 1 January 1983, has
jury in greater depth. The original
gone some way to correcting some of the
intention was to consider the media
anomalies of the previous Act. One such
within the context of the issue of
change is the removal of the inequalities
jury secrecy. We now think that media
of the treatment of men and women. For
issues may need to be considered more
example, any child born on or after the
broadly.
introduction of the Act on 1 January 1983
2.
Many submissions supported the
may now claim British citizenship, by
retention of random selection from the
descent, through a mother born in the
electoral roll but the feeling seemed
United Kingdom.
to be that the pool from which juries
This Act is not retroactive. A child born
are drawn should be as representative
before this date, therefore, wishing to
as possible.
claim British citizenship purely on the
3.
A number of people mentioned the lower
gr
of having a mother born in the
and upper age limits for jurors. The
Un
Kingdom, must have an application
prevailing feeling was that the lower
made first, before the child's eighteenth
limit should be 18 and the upper limit
birthday to be registered as a British
should be either 70 or abolished. It
citizen.
was suggested that too many people are
Regrettably, the Home Office will not
excused from jury service.
accept any applications in this category,
The Juries (Entitlement to Serve)
once a child has passed the age of eighteen
Amendment Bill currently before Select
years and I am not aware of any exception
Committee will abolish the upper age
to this rule. A child who has already
limit but give those over 65 the right
attained this age would normally be able to
to be excused.
subsequently acquire British citizenship
4.
There were mixed feelings about
through naturalisation after a qualifying
challenges for cause. Some thought
period of residence in the United Kingdom.
that they should be reduced. Others
In the meantime, those children who are
thought that counsel should have to
unable to acquire British citizenship by
explain why they were being exercised
descent or by registration, may apply for a
in individual cases.
Certificate of Entitlement to be affixed to
5.
The defence and the prosecution should
their commonwealth passports, which will
receive information about the panel
allow them to reside and work in the United
before the trial. Several said that
Kingdom, indefinitely. Application to be
both sides should have access to the
naturalised as a British citizen may then
same information.
be made after a qualifying period of five
6.
Twelve should remain the size of the
years residence in the United Kingdom.
jury.
Nevertheless, I fully understand how
7.
There was a divergence of views as to
fn
ting this situation can be. These
how the deliberations of the jury
Ac
however, were drafted in accordance
could be assisted. However, only two
with certain principles enacted by
submissions said that there should be
Parliament that neither Ministers nor
no changes to the current system.
Officials have discretion to vary. "
Many thought that jurors should have
more. information at the beginning of
the trial. A number were in favour of
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written instructions. There was
this aspect of the Bill as reported back.
disagreement as to what the jury
Owning a firearm is not a right. It is a
should be able to take into the jury
privilege and as such should be denied a
room, particularly in relation to the
person or persons who has/have shown
transcript (lawyers generally opposed
themselves unable to control their domesti
the jury having a copy of the
behaviours.
transcript).
We recognise that domestic violence is a
8.
There was support for majority
complex problem. No law will be wholly
verdicts, where the required majority
satisfactory in addressing it but we
is 10 or 11. Some thought that this
consider that this legislation is a step
should happen only after the jury has
forward. It is a real indication to the
been deliberating for a certain time.
perpetuators that society will not tolerate
Others based their support on
their behaviour. The revocation of a
avoiding the effect of perverse
licence and the seizing of firearms is part
jurors. Only one submission
of that clear message." The Bill became
mentioned the "nobbling" of jurors
law on 7 December 1995 and although their
(this was the reason expressed for
replies are now history, as they say, we are
the introduction of majority verdicts
circulating them for your information:
in England).
From Hon D Gresham, Minister of Justice: "I
9.
There was unanimous support for jury
acknowledge with thanks your letter dated 30
deliberations remaining secret.
November 1995 regarding the Firearms
However, several submissions did
Provisions of the domestic Violence Act. I
argue for a limited exception for
appreciate your comments."
legitimate research.
From Hon J Shipley, Minister of Women S
10.
There was a call for greater
Affairs 5 December: "Your letter is being
efficiency in trials. Several also
considered and you can expect a reply as
suggested changing the threshold for
soon as possible." On 18 January: "I am
jury trial."
pleased to advise you that the Bill was
recently passed. During the Committee
APPOINTMENTS TO MEDICAL COMMITTEES
stages Parliament voted overwhelmingly in
We wrote to the Hon J Shipley, Minister of
favour of changing the Bill to provide th
Health, on 12 February suggesting suitable
revocation of a firearms licence is a
candidates for appointment to either the
standard condition of a protection order.
Medical Council or the Medical
The Government is now working on the next
Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. Her
important phase of implementing the new
Private Secretary replied on 27 February
Domestic Violence Act. Thank you for
"As you know the Minister is consulting
letting me know your views."
widely over the appointments to the Medical
From Hon K 0 Regan, Associate Minister of
Council and the Medical Practitioners
Women S Affairs: "On behalf of Hon
Disciplinary Tribunal and will consider
Katherine 0 Regan, Associate Minister of
your suggested candidates for appointment
Women S Affairs, thank you for your recent
along with the others received.
fax concerning the Domestic Violence Bill.
Thank you for writing to the Minister with
The Minister has noted your views," Shona
your suggestions."
Jones, Private Secretary.
From C Fletcher, MP Eden: "I support
THE FIREARMS PROVISIONS OF THE DOMESTIC
Council S views on the Firearms Provision
VIOLENCE BILL
and I am working on an amendment to the
On 30 November 1995, we sent the following
Domestic Violence Bill to this effect."
letter to all women MPs, the Minister for
From J, McLauchlan, MP Western Hutt: "It is
Women S Affairs, the Minister of Justice
very rare that I disagree with the National
and the Hon P Goff, MP: "The National
Council of Women as you know, but I am
Council of Women is firmly of the opinion
afraid that I have to disagree with you on
that where an order for protection has been
this one. I am very conscious of the fact
given against a person who is in the
that we continue to pass legislation with
possession of a firearm, the licence of
the best intentions in the world and
that person to hold firearms should be
sometimes do not always analyse why we a
revoked and any firearm seized. There
doing it with regard to the greater pict
should be no exceptions and the onus should
I have taken into account the comments made
not be on the woman at risk to request it.
by the Chair of the Select Committee who
We stated this clearly in our original
listened carefully to many submissions and
submission to this Bill. We reiterated it
was convinced in the end that we did not
in our letter to the Ministry of Justice in
need a mandatory provision to have the
fineanm
nevoked
when
a
person
NCW Circular 391 April 1996
11
sought a protection order.
submission and your letter and believe that
I do believe like you that owning a firearm
anyone who has a protection order out
is not a right, and is a privilege, but I
against them is not a fit person to be in
think if we look at the number of cases
possession of a firearm and therefore there
where firearms have been used versus the
licence to hold any firearms should be
times when other weapons have been utilised
revoked.
t
use women and children and others
From J Tizard MP Panmure: "Thank you for
dible harm, I have to say the
your letter of 30 November 1995 relating to
aggravation that could be caused, plus the
the Firearms Provisions of the Domestic
additional work that would be incurred
Violence Bill."
seems to me it would be better to leave the
From P Goff, Labour Spokesperson on Justice
discretion with the judge who is issuing
and MP Roskill, 5 December: "I note the
the protection order.
viewpoint that you reiterated in your letter
I fully comprehend that I am one of the
and your belief that there should be
few, if not the only woman in the whole of
mandatory seizure of firearms for any person
Parliament who is adopting this stance. I
against whom a domestic protection order is
do not wish to be seen to be anti-women
taken out.
because I am doing this. Instead I wish to
I shall certainly give serious consideration
have it considered in light of the
to your viewpoint though I noted it is not
knowledge that I have viewed it from the
shared by advisers to the Select Committee
broadest possible perspective, plus taken
from the Justice Department and the Police
fully into account the views of those who
Department."
heard all the submission.
And on 8 December: "You will no doubt have
I trust that as always that you will
seen media coverage of the debate in the
appreciate that differing points of view
House on the Domestic Violence Bill and in
are a feature of our long-standing
particular, the firearms provisions.
democratic history and shared heritage with
I am sure you will be pleased to see that in
the NCW. "
the SOP that was passed through the House, a
From J White, MP Manawatu: "I think that
standard condition of all Domestic
all the women MPs would have been pleased
Protection Orders will now be the
to know that the National Council of Women
requirement that those who have firearms
was supportive of the amendment to insure
licences and weapons will be required to
fory seizure of firearms and
give up those licences and weapons to the
r
ation of a licence when a Protection
police. In order to recover those weapons
Order is granted under the proposed
the onus will be on the respondents to apply
Domestic Violence legislation. I had leave
to the Court to demonstrate that
from the House that Thursday to attend
notwithstanding their act of violence they
functions in Palmerston North but applaud
are fit and proper people to have control of
my colleagues who worked so hard on this
firearms."
issue and won a significant victory in the
From S Lee, MP Auckland Central: "The
committee stages of the Bill. You are
Alliance concurs fully with the sentiments
right when you say that no law will totally
expressed in your letter. There can be no
solve the problem of domestic violence, but
rational justification for the exclusion of
this is indeed a step forward!"
the provision to remove guns and other
From Rt Hon Helen Clark, Leader of the
weapons from potentially violent people.
Opposition, 29 January: "You will no doubt
The facts and statistics speak loudly and
by now be aware that the Bill has been
are undeniable to all except certain
passed into law and that a standard
firearms fringe fanatics. The Alliance will
condition of all Domestic Protection Orders
be pushing to have these provisions re-
will now be the requirement that those who
instated. If unsuccessful, an Alliance-led
have firearms licences and weapons will be
government will revisit this issue and
required to give up those licences and
implement the necessary changes required to
weapons to the police. In order to recover
this otherwise good legislation."
those weapons, the onus will be on the
Note: D Yates, MP Hamilton East & Labour
respondents to apply to the Court to
Women's Spokesperson, sent us a copy of her
demonstrate that notwithstanding their act
Media Release, 7 December: "She argued that
of violence they are fit and proper people
while police statistics on domestic
t
ve control of firearms. 11
homicides can be interpreted in a variety of
F
M Austin, MP Yaldhurst, "I voted for
ways, they do not have statistics on threats
the removal of firearms in the case of a
and fears experienced by victims. She also
protection order being given.
relayed the experiences of police who
From R Dyson, MP Lyttleton: "I totally
regularly attend domestic violence callouts,
support the position as outlined in your
especially those who have been part of the
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Hamilton Abuse Intervention Pilot
FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE
Programme. " From a letter dated 14
December: "On 29 November 1994
the
Election of Officers
Domestic Violence Bill was introduced into
The election of members of the Board of
Parliament. This is a significant date for
Management, President, 2 Vice-Presidents,
me personally, as I made a commitment in my
Secretary, Treasurer and 3 Board members,
Maiden Speech to ensure this Bill became
Conveners for each of the 14 Standing
law, and it has
All that it needs now
Committee Conveners and the Convener and 5
is the Governor General's signature, and I
members of the Parliamentary Watch Committee
am sure there are few bills Dame Cath
will take place at Conference. Nominations
Tizard would rather sign before she
for these positions close on 19 May 1996. A
retires
As you will know we had a few
nomination form is enclosed with this
problems especially in relation to standard
mailing. Nominations can be made by NCW
conditions in relation to firearms - but
Branches and Nationally Organised Societies,
the dogged persistence of the Labour Women
and must be signed by the president and
MPs supported by the whole labour Caucus
secretary of the nominating group, the
paid off
"
nominee and be accompanied by a CV and a
From Philip Alpers, Research & Policy
photograph. Any person being nominated for
Analyst: "As I mentioned some months ago, I
the Board or as a convener must have served
have an interest in stopping guns coming
on an NCW Branch executive or been a member
loose at source, particularly from insecure
of NCW National Executive. Members of
storage on farms. My latest effort on the
Parliamentary Watch Committee must be a
subject is a report commission by the NZ
delegate to a Branch, or be the member of a
Police Assn, Locking Up Guns: foiling
society affiliated to a Branch or of a
thieves, children and the momentarily
nationally organised society. Please see
suicidal
additional copies are available
Rule XI and Bylaw 5 of the NCW Constitution.
at a cost of $9.50 ea incl postage [contact
The Board of Management does have authority
National Office] You will note that this
to nominate, but prefers not to do so.
survey of police records shows the extent
Three current office holders - Jocelyn Keith
to which women are affected by guns taken
(Vice-President), and Conveners Rhyl Jansen
from insecure storage and later used in
(Child and Family) and Rae Frampton (Home
violent acts, most of these domestic in
Economics and Consumer Affairs) have
nature.
18
completed their allowed terms of office and
are not eligible to be nominated for those
positions, but could be nominated for other
positions.
The Cave Creek Tragedy (See Official
Replies, Circular 389 Item 1)
National Life Members
National Life members are awarded at
National Office now has a copy of the
Conference. Nominations for candidates for
Report of the Director-General which sets
this honour must be sent with a citation to
out the
the Board of Management by 19 May 1996. The
procedures for this are in Bylaw 6. If you
"Departmental Action on the
are thinking of nominating someone for
Recommendations of the Cave
National Life Membership, please read this
Creek Commission of Inquiry and
bylaw carefully, noting that the nomination
the State Service Commission
is sent to the Board before the person
Review".
concerned is approached and that no sitting
member of the Board is eligible.
ontact:
Joris de Bres
"ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF RESOLUTIONS" - a new
Manager, Public Awareness
edition of the REGISTER OF RESOLUTIONS.
Department of Conservation
This will replace the copy we now use.
PO Box 10-420
Those who hold a Book of Resolutions,
WELLINGTON
including Branches and NOSs, will receive a
free copy. There will also be some copies
for sale at $20.00. which are available fro
the National Office. The Branches copies
will be posted out in time for Founders Day
with a guideline for their launch and use.
From the National Office is continued on
page 13
NCW Circular 391 April 1996
13
FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE continued
CENTENNIAL FUND GIFT PAMPHLETS
The Centennial Fund Committee is continuing its programme that was discussed at National
Executive. Enclosed with this Circular are copies of the pamphlet seeking birthday gifts
f
ICW. Everyone who receives a Circular will get one, and Branches will have extras to
ibute to former representatives and for distribution at the Founders Day Parties.
National Societies are also receiving the pamphlets and are being asked how many more they
are able to distribute. Letters are enclosed for Branch and NOS presidents. Please do not
just leave it to someone else to give these pamphlets out. You are not asking someone for
money - you are giving them a pamphlet to think about and respond to. A small gift $1 or $2
from every person you represent will make an enormous difference to the Centennial Fund.
Your friends and members of your families may be willing to contribute small amounts too.
An opportunity to give a present for a 100th birthday is a rare one, too good to be missed.
CALENDER FOR APRIL
6
Easter
13
Founders Day - Centennial Birthday
15-23
ICW Executive Committee meeting - Auckland
22-23
South Pacific Island Seminar
19
Remits due (will be in the June Circular)
30
NOS Circular orders and pay due
May
3-5
Board meeting
19
Nominations for National Officers and National Life members due at National
Office
Branches please note: Branch annual meetings must be held by the end of May, and lists
Branch officers sent to National office.
Items for sale on the ICW Stall can be sent to the National Office until April 12.
*
Centennial Register of Members. We hope you all received your pages for the Register and
11 start signing these at your Founders Day function.
*
intennial Scrapbooks - $5.00 Have purple cover with NCW Logo, A4 size. 30 pages.
Letterhead & Envelopes from Nat Office. Letterhead- .10cents/sheet, Envelopes $3 for 20.
Centennial Recipe Book - still available at the National Office
Please try to sell these for us from retail outlets - recommended retail price $17.50.
Also the Suffrage Trail - retail price $14.95
CORRECTION
(Centennial Souvenirs for Sale: Page 2 Circular 389, February 1996)
This should read
"Any-Occasion Kate Sheppard camelia cards - Hawkes Bay Branch. 20 cards for $20.00 or 50
cards for $43.00, prices incl. p&p. Send cheque to Meda Hawkins, Lincoln Downs, Brookfields
Road, R.D.3, Napier.
ENCLOSURES
NOS
- Parental Leave Survey: See under Women & Employment Standing Com. report - 1
- Senior Achievers Award: nomination form & booklet - 1
- National Officers Nomination Form - 1
- 100 Years! Lets Celebrate! Fundraising Pamphlet - 1 with every circular plus 20
extra
Branch
- Parental Leave Survey: See under Women & Employment Standing Com. report - 1
- Senior Achievers Award: nomination form & booklet - 1
- Media Contact list - 1
- National Officers Nominstion Form -- 1
-
100 Years! Lets Celebrate! Fundraising Pamphlet - 1 with every circular plus 20
extra
-
Centennial Year Publicity Ideas - 1
Everyone-
Submissions (see summaries above) 94.43, 95.53, 95.54, 95.62, 96.01,
96.10, 96.11, 96.14.
-
100 Years! Lets Celebrate! Fundraising Pamphlet
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NCW Circular 391 April 1996
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF NEW ZEALAND
WELCOMES TO NEW ZEALAND
THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN
The International Council of Women (ICW) is one of the oldest women's international
organisations. It was founded in Washington on 31 March 1888, where women from political
and social organisations from eight nations were present. In 1990 New Zealand was the tenth
nation to affiliate to ICW. Today it numbers over 50 National Councils of Women with an
office in Paris.
The Preamble and Motto have remained unchanged since the Council's formation.
"We, the women of all nations, in the conviction that the good of
humanity will be best advanced by greater unity of thought, sympathy and
purpose, and that an organised movement will serve to promote the highest
good of the family and of the nation, do hereby band ourselves together
in a federation of women of all races, nations and creeds, to further the
application of the Golden Rule, to society, custom and law.
DO UNTO OTHERS AS YE WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU."
Structure
The structure is simple and sturdy. Triennial conferences are hosted by NCW's, and in 1997
Canada will host the next meeting. Executive Committee Meetings such as the 1996 Auckland
meeting are held in the intervening period. Sixteen Standing Committees carry out the
specialised work. The Council works under the leadership of the International President,
currently Mrs Kuraisin Sumhadi of Indonesia, and a Board of Officers, strengthened by a
small number of ex-officio and appointed officers. For the 1994-97 Triennium these NZ women
are giving their expertise to ICW:
Member of the Board - Alison Roxburgh
SC Convener Social Welfare - Mary McGiven
SC Vice-Conveners Mass Media - Pamela Stutton; Migration & Refugees - Betty Fitzmaurice;
International Relations & Peace - Val Penty
SC Adviser Environment & Habitat - Jocelyn Fish
Committee of Honour - ICW International President 1979-1986 - Dame Miriam Dell
ICW in the World
ICW enjoys consultative status with every section of the United Nations and has Permanent
Representatives at the major meetings and consultations. As the work of the UNhas
flourished so has ICW's. In recent years a programme of practical projects in member
countries has helped improve conditions for women. ICW is a partner in the 5-0 Project
coalition.
Programme and Agenda for ICW Executive Meeting 18-24 April
A significant allocation of time has been allowed to discuss future directions. Background
papers have been prepared and circulated. ICW elected officers and Presidents of National
Councils will be expected to contribute to a stimulating and spirited discussion as a
preliminary for Constitutional changes to be able to be made at the Triennial Plenary
Conference in Ottawa 1997.
Reports from the 4th World Conference for Women held in Beijng and a study of the Plan of
Action from that meeting to determine how the ICW may develop and use that Plan at
international, regional, national and local level will occur.
South Pacific Island Seminar 22-23 April
This Seminar held in conjunction with the ICW Executive meeting is organised by NCWNZ to
enable ICW members, NCWNZ members and South Pacific Island women to meet and learn more
about each others lifestyles, aspirations and challenges. The two day programme will
include workshops, visiting speakers and a field trip.
National Council of New Zealand Te Kaunihera Wahine 0 Aotearoa
Working Structure: 46 Nationally Organised Societies; 38 Branches; 14 Standing Committees;
Parliamentary Watch Committee; Board of Management.
WOMEN WORKING FOR WOMEN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 9, 1996
Edythe M. Holbrook
Executive Director
American Russian Youth Orchestra
1 East 53rd Street
New York, NY
10022
Edyther
Dear Ms. Holbrook,
Thank you for your letter and update on
the American Russian Youth Orchestra's World
Tour 1997. We appreciate hearing from you
and keeping apprised of the orchestra's
wonderful plans. The impressive schedule is
a tribute to your leadership.
Thanks again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Nee Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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American Russian Youth Orchestra
Board of Directors
1 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022 Tel: 212-758-1242 Fax: 212-758-0963
Alexei E. Bacbariush
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON and NAINA YELTSIN, Honorary Chairwomen
Robert C. Edmonds
Gregory Guroff
Richard M. Hum
Henry Luce III
Yuri 1. Lvov
James H. Ottaway, Jr.
Lillian F. Root
MEMORANDUM
Sarah Seaver
Michael A. Tappan
TO:
MELANNE VERVEER
DEPUTY CHIEF OF PROTOCOL
Hohorary Trustee
His Excellency Yuli M. Vorontsov
PAM CICETTI
Artistic Advisory Council
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE FIRST LADY
Leon Botstein, Artistic Director
Valery Gergiev
Constantine Orbelian
FROM:
EDYTHE M. HOLBROOK
Le
Slatkin
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARYO
Hugh Wolff
DATE:
5 AUGUST 1995
Advisory Council
Dilyara Alpern
John H. Bell
Seema Boesky
This is just to let you know that plans for the American
The
M. Bowers
jable Bill Bradley
Russian Youth Orchestra's World Tour 1997 are moving apace.
Inforth
An updated profile and schedule are attached.
Peter Duchin
David Eden
This is also to send a hearty salute to the Clinton White
Nancy M. Folger
House and to say that we are rooting for you! All the way!
Gordon P. Getty
The Honorable Arthur A. Hartman
David D: Holbrook
Finally, to share with you the absolute joy our 1995
Priscills Hant
clarinetist from Natchez, Laura Grantier, derived from
Anatoly KARPOV
Robert P. Kennedy, Jr.
playing for President and Mrs. Clinton in May with the Navy
Jack Kliger
Band. She played at an event for us the following week, and
Elena Klionsky
was still glowing! Laura is now in Russia with the Navy
Warner LeRoy
Band.
Harvey Lichtenstein
Phyllis H. Lichtenstein
Mayor Yuri M. Luzhkov
Best wishes.
Wynton Marsalis
Jersye Norman
The Honorable Robert $. McNamara
Zubin Mehta
The Honorable Joseph V. Read
David Rockefeller, Jr.
Mikbeil E. Shvydkoi
Evgeny Sidorov
S. Frederick Storr
Enzo Viscusi
Richard P. Walker
Grace Kennan Warnecke
Albert K. Webster
Executive Director
Edythe M. Holbrook
anager
M
tin, Bord College
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American Russian Youth Orchestra
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON and NAINA YELTSIN, Honorary Chairwomen
Partnership for the 21st Century
The American Russian Youth Orchestra (ARYO), formerly the American
Soviet Youth Orchestra, was founded in 1987. After four World Tours, each
creating the orchestra anew, ARYO has achieved international recognition as a
musical ambassadorship and a world-class training orchestra of Russian and
American rising stars. ARYO is the only international orchestra touring the
Russian provinces and the Newly Independent States.
From ARYO's inception, the First Ladies of Russia and the United States have
served as its Honorary Chairwomen. In 1993, Hillary Rodham Clinton and
Naina Yeltsin assumed that role, their only partnership on the world stage:
A Vital Model for Cultural Exchange
ARYO is distinguished by the following characteristics:
Highly talented Russian and American musicians, ages 17-25, are selected
through open auditions in cities across both countries, a concept introduced
in Russia by the ARYO and now an established practice.
ARYO's repertoire, presented thematically and featuring lesser known
works of great Russian and American composers, is designed to highlight
the cultural dimension of 19th and 20th century social and political events.
ARYO reaches into the ranks of emerging talent across Russia and the
United States to select its young World Tour resident conductors.
Preceding each World Tour, ARYO's young musicians assemble in the
United States or Russia for an intensive three-week rehearsal period in
June under the direction of leading Russian and American conductors.
Language training, cross-cultural orientation and homestays are an
integral part of the ARYO experience.
Outside experts, including Wynton Marsalis, conduct workshops in jazz
and on career, audience development, orchestra management and
US-Russian relations. Communities in the US and Russia actively
participate in ARYO's cross-cultural program.
ARYO served as a catalyst for funding from the Russian private sector,
which now covers most of ARYO's Russian tour expenses.
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From the Hudson to the Neva:
A Three Year Cross-Cultural Odyssey 1995 - 1997
ARYO is now gearing up for the culmination of its three-year program, "From
the Hudson to the Neva," under the stewardship of Bard College which was
chosen as its permanent home in 1994. Bard College President, Leon Botstein,
is also ARYO's Music Director.
In 1995, ARYO's first chamber orchestra toured the United States, with
performances and homestays in New York, Cleveland, Washington, DC,
Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, San Francisco and Wheeling,
West Virginia. In 1996, the ARYO is piloting its first residencies for alumni
musicians and young conductors. In early 1997, a quintet of ARYO Chamber
players "The Mighty Five" will make two US appearances: at The World
Financial Center's "Saint Petersburg: A Cultural Celebration" in New York
City and at the Russian Embassy in Washington, DC.
World Tour 1997: Highlights
On June 18, 1997, its 10th anniversary, ARYO will launch its fifth World Tour
at Carnegie Hall. A concert in Nashville will precede ARYO's departure for
Saint Petersburg, where ARYO musicians will be in residence at the
Maryiinski Theatre rehearsing with Maestro Valery Gergiev and Kirov
principals for a June 28 concert in the White Nights Festival. On July 4,
ARYO will perform in Moscow on its 850th anniversary before a boat concert
tour of the Volga region, including Kazan, Nizhni Novgorod, Samara and
Saratov as part of its new partnership with the Russian National Orchestra.
Principals of RNO will travel with ARYO providing daily coaching sessions
and master classes. World Tour 1997 will culminate with a concert in Almaty,
Kazakstan.
ARYO will offer two programs: "Russian and American Music at the Turn of
the Century" and "Remembering the Alliance: Russian and American Music,
1941 - 1945."
ARYO is proud to have The Americas Finnair as its official airline. Principal
sponsors of ARYO include The Henry Luce Foundation Inc., John S. and
James L. Knight Foundation, James H. Ottaway, Jr., The Starr Foundation,
Bank Saint-Petersburg, Trust for Mutual Understanding, Juvelirprom, Conde
Nast Publications Inc., Roy A. Hunt Foundation, Richard and Priscilla Hunt,
Trade House TC Povolzhje, Chevron, Marsh & McLennan.
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Where We've Been
ARYO has performed in 50 concert venues from Washington and New York to
Miami, Minneapolis and Milan, Chicago, Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Vienna
as well as cities across the former Soviet Union including Moscow, Saint
Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Tallinn. Riga, and Yurmala in the
Baltic Republics, some of which were formerly closed cities where ARYO
established direct and open links. ARYO has also given free concerts in
popular venues such as the US Capitol West Lawn, the Mann Music Center,
Mizner Park in Boca Raton, New York's World Financial Center and the
Hollywood Bowl.
The Stars of ARYO
The ARYO is proud to have in its roster of eminent conductors:
Leon Botstein
American Symphony Orchestra
Valery Gergiev
Kirov Opera Orchestra
Amold Katz
Novosibirsk Symphony
Zubin Mehta
Israeli Philharmonic
Constantine Orbelian
Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Leonard Slatkin
National Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Wolff
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
ARYO alumni, their talents honed by their experience, are taking their places
in the New World, Boston, Chicago and Novosibirsk Symphonies, Los
Angeles and Saint Petersburg Philharmonics, the Philadelphia, Bolshoi and
Kirov Orchestras and the White House Marine Corps Band. Others are
pursuing careers in international relations.
For further information about ARYO, contact Executive Director Edythe
Holbrook at (212) 758-1242.
KG
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ARYO CALENDAR
1996 - 1997
6 March 1996
Ward Howell Third Anniversary Reception in Moscow
Players: Yana Antonian, Anna Yanovskaya, Elena Tkachenko
and Alex Pliskovski '95
7 March 1996
The Eurasia Foundation, Washington DC
Guest of Honor: U.S. Secretary of Defense
ARYO Oboist Igor Leschishin '93
ARYO Pianist Craig Baldwin '93 and '95
19 March 1996
United States Navy Band Concert at Camegie Hall
ARYO Clarinetist Laura Grantier '95 /
28 March 1996
ARYO Wake Up Call for American and Russian astronauts
Russian space station Mir
14 May 1996
ARYO Annual Board of Trustees Meeting
"A Symphonic Stew" hosted by Maestro Botstein
Sponsors: Gourmet Magazine and Stolichnaya Russian Vodka
15 - 25 May 1996
Moscow Chamber Orchestra Residency
ARYO Principal Cellist Joe Johnson '93 and '95
Master Classes at the Tchaikovsky Music College
Recital at the US Embassy Moscow: 21 May
Concert Great Hall of MSC: 23 May
9 - - 11, 16 - 18 August 1996
Bard Music Festival Residency
ARYO percussionist
10 - 19 October 1996
Moscow Chamber Orchestra Residency
Resident Conductor Mark Mandarano '95
Concerts in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Saratov, Ekaterinburg and Almaty
12 - 28 October 1996
Russian and Kazak Auditions for the World Tour 1997:
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Saratov,
Kazan, Almaty
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29 October 1996
Musicale/Reception
with Leon Botstein and Elena Klionsky
hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Towbin
2- - 13 December 1996
U.S. Auditions for the World Tour 1997:
Boston, NYC. Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, Los Angeles
12 - 17 April 1997
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Residency
with Wynton Marsalis
One Russian and One American Musician
1
ARYO "Mighty Five" Tour
January 1997
January 13
Finnair Russian New Year's Client Party, NYC
January 14
US Trust Czar's Dinner, NYC
January 15
World Financial Center Concert, NYC
Festival of Saint Petersburg "Saint Petersburg: Cultural Celebration"
16 January
Nashville, TN
Hermitage Hotel Concert
ARYO World Tour: 4 June - 18 July 1997
4- - 13 June
ARYO World Tour 1997 Orchestra in residence at Bard College
14 June
Tanglewood
Ozawa Hall
1
Sunday, June 15
Nashville
Conductor: Maestro Leon Botstein
Wednesday, June 18
New York
Carnegie Hall Gala Benefit
Conductor: Maestro Leon Botstein
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Saturday, June 28
St. Petersburg
White Nights Festival
Conductor: Maestro Valery Gergiev
TBA
St. Petersburg
Great Philharmonic Hall Concert
TBA
St. Petersburg
Maly Philharmonic Hall Concert
TBA
St. Petersburg
Hermitage Theater Chamber Concert
Friday, July 4
Moscow
Great Hall, Moscow State Conservatory
Conductor: Maestro Leon Botstein
U.S. Embassy Reception
July 9-16
Volga Concert Tour
Kazan
Nizhnij Novgorod
Samara
Saratov
July 17
Almaty, Kazakstan
Almaty Philharmonic Hall
As of 7/23/96
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 5, 1996
Ms. Jess N. Hordes
Washington Representative
Anti-Defamation League
1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1020
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Jess:
Thank you very much for your
letter and for sending me a copy of
Danger: Extremism, the Major Vehicles
and Voices on America's Far-Right
Fringe.
It is important to educate the
public about the activities of groups
that attempt to spread hate through
the internet or by any other means. We
applaud the leadership of ADC.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Verveer
Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
ADL
HINGTON D.C. OFFICE
Anti-Defamation League
Director
ILSS HORDES
Assock conCounsel
NUCHALL LIEBERMAN
Assistant Director
STACY BURDENT
OFFICERS OF THE
NATIONAL COMMISSION
November 22, 1996
National Charman
DAVID STRASSEER
National
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extremism, we are pleased to present you with a new guide to extremist
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organizations that are the focal points of far-right activity in America today.
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This comprehensive guide, Danger: Extremism, the Major Vehicles and
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Voices on America's Far-Right Fringe, examines the agenda of major activists and
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organizations and their efforts to mainstream themselves and reveals their
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It is our hope that in educating the public about these movements, we can
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extremism and bigotry will be rejected.
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FAX: (202) 296-2371
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 4, 1996
Dr. Christine Horner-Taylor
3005 Dixie Highway
Suite 240
Edgewood, KY 41017
Dear Dr. Horner-Taylor:
On behalf of the First Lady, I
would like to thank you for your
letter and materials on the Breast
Reconstruction Advocacy Project with
which you provided us when we saw you.
This is an issue of great importance
and we greatly appreciate the
information you provided.
Thank you for sharing your
concerns and for your efforts in
helping women who are affected.
Best wishes in the important work
you do.
Sincerely,
Melanne New Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
Board Certified
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Member
CHRISTINE HORNER-TAYLOR, M.D.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
SURGEONS, INC.
606 341-3309
Fax: 606 578-4642
September 25, 1996
First Lady Hillary Clinton
Washington, DC
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
In 1996 182,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Over half of these women
will undergo mastectomy or amputation of their breast as part of their treatment and
47,000 of these women will decide to have reconstruction of their amputated breast. A
recent survey of 1,558 plastic surgeons conducted by the American Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons found 84% of the respondents had up to 10 patients denied
insurance coverage for breast reconstruction of their amputated breast in the past year.
This translates into thousands of women blatantly being denied reconstruction of their
breast.
Insurance companies are reluctant to pay for breast reconstruction as well as follow up
procedures because they deem them to be cosmetic and incredibly, as one insurer stated,
"Surgery would not be approved because it was on an organ with no function." Insurance
companies will pay for reconstruction of every other body part after accident or cancer
surgery such as the ear, nose, hip or knee. The breast is the only body part subject to this
discrimination. I feel this is wrong and needlessly torments American women at a time
when they are already suffering enough with the diagnosis of cancer and the necessity of
having to have a highly emotionally charged organ, their breast, amputated.
The only effective way to fight breast cancer is early detection and treatment. Studies
have shown that "the fear of losing a breast is a leading reason why many women do not
participate in early breast cancer detection programs." If women delay diagnosis because
of the fear of losing a breast, the medical costs of treatment will be astronomically
escalated. There is nothing more costly than the treatment of advanced cancer. Hispanic
American women have the worst statistics in survival from breast cancer and in their
culture, women are ostracized if they lose a breast. This fact emphasizes the extreme
importance of educating women about breast reconstruction and making sure they have
insurance coverage for the reconstruction. We must have breast reconstruction available
to help save the lives of American women who develop the most common cancer that
effects them.
Business office: 3005 Dixie Highway, Suite 240
Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
3308 Jefferson Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
606 Wilson Creek Road, Suite 120
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
In 1995 I organized the Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project (BRA Project), a
national coordinated grassroots effort to pass legislation in each state requiring insurance
companies to pay for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. To date, 13 states have
passed the legislation; AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NJ, WA, RI. The
remaining 37 states are to introduce the legislation this fall and winter organized as a
national wave of public outcry over the current atrocity against women. Currently, 14
states have the bill pending before their legislature; CO, KY, MO, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA,
SC, SD, TN, TX, WI, WV.
As you may be aware, ERISA protected, self funded, employer based health plans are
exempt from all state laws regulating health care. In addition, state regulations do not
apply to federally funded health care plans such as Medicare and Medicaid. Therefore,
despite our heroic efforts with state laws, it is estimated that 60% - 80% of the population
are not covered by these laws! To ensure that woman in America will have breast
reconstruction available to them a Federal Law must be passed.
I would like to have a bill introduced next session that would require insurance companies
to pay for the complete breast reconstruction procedure. Currently, I am speaking to
senators and representatives about sponsoring the bill. I am interested in your opinions
regarding who would be the most powerful sponsor of the bill. In addition, I request your
support in helping this legislation pass so that women in America may receive complete
treatment for breast cancer.
The following packet of information is designed to give you background information on
the BRA Project as well as the media coverage to date. You may contact me for further
information at:
3005 Dixie Highway
Suite 240
Edgewood, KY 41017
606-341-3309
FAX: 606-578-4642
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Christine Horner-Taylor, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Enclosures
Board Certified
American Board of Plastic Surgery
®
Member
CHRISTINE HORNER-TAYLOR, M.D.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
SURGEONS. INC.
606 341-3309
Fax: 606 578-4642
FACTS ON WHY WE NEED
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AVAILABILITY
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, afflicting 182,000 women per
year, striking 1 out of 9 and kills 46,000 a year. Coping with this disease is a medical and emotional
struggle since it carries with it the fear of disfigurement in a society that places great value on physical
appearance. Many of these women will require mastectomy or amputation of their breast to treat their
disease.
Some women adjust well to their amputated breast while others feel desperately mutilated,
losing their sexuality, self esteem and self worth. Breast reconstruction for these women is
extremely important to restore their sense of wholeness and well being in society, family, and
interpersonal relationships.
Some insurance carriers are denying coverage of breast reconstruction, considering the
procedure not medically necessary. These carriers will cover reconstruction of other body parts
clearly demonstrating discrimination against the female breast. Most insurance companies will not
cover procedures on the opposite breast to provide symmetry for the reconstruction. If these women
are not financially able to pay for the surgery they will have no option to have their bodies restored to
wholeness.
There is no known cause or cure for this silent breast cancer epidemic for the 2.8 million
victims in America. Early detection and treatment is the best means we have available to enhance
survival. If women know that they cannot be reconstructed because of lack of insurance
coverage, then they may have greater fear in participating in early detection programs.
Therefore, we may see women with more advanced stages of disease and decrease survival.
Women should have access to breast reconstruction if they desire it. That access should be
available regardless of timing in relationship to the onset of the deformity or absence of their breast.
Insurance carriers coverage should not discriminate against the female breast for
reconstructive coverage.
To support women, Legislative efforts and enactment of laws that include insurance coverage
for breast reconstruction is necessary. The legislation should be specific and insure coverage of all
costs associated with all stages of the reconstruction that may be necessary as well as symmetry
operations on the opposite breast in order to restore a woman's body into wholeness.
Business office: 3005 Dixie Highway, Suite 240
Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
3308 Jefferson Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
606 Wilson Creek Road, Suite 120
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
The Breast Reconstruction Advocacy (BRA) Project History
Founder and National Chairperson
Christine Horner-Taylor, MD, F.A.C.S.
Edgewood, KY
In 1996 about 182,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common form of
cancer among women in the United States. Statistics show a woman's lifetime risk of contracting breast
cancer, if she lives to be 85, is 1 out of 9 or 11% of our population. It is estimated that 46,000 women will
die of breast cancer in 1996, making it the second major cause of death among women after lung cancer.
Recent advances in breast cancer management have allowed most women to be treated with the breast
conserving technique of lumpectomy and radiation. However, a significant percentage of women with
breast cancer must undergo mastectomy, or amputation, of their breasts to treat their disease most
appropriately. Some women adapt well to the breast amputation and some feel desperately mutilated. It is
not a question of age or beauty, as many older women are more devastated by the loss than a younger
woman. Because of the breast's role as a sexual organ, the breast plays an important role in the self image
of women. For many women, the loss of a breast as a result of breast cancer can also mean a loss of part of
their sexual identity. For these women, breast reconstruction is extremely important to restore their sense of
wholeness and well being.
In 1993, two years after I started my plastic surgery practice, a 34 year-old woman came to me as a patient
requesting bilateral breast reconstruction following her bilateral mastectomies. The insurance company
denied the surgery, stating that it was not medically necessary. Soon afterwards, another patient was denied
coverage, this time the insurance company stated there was no reason to restore an organ with no function.
this point I felt that something needed to be done. I began looking into the possibility of passing federal
gislation to guarantee women coverage for breast reconstruction. After the federal health care reform plan
failed, it became evident that legislation was going to have to be passed individually in each state.
Thirteen states currently have laws requiring insurers to cover breast reconstructive surgery after
mastectomy. These states include California, Connecticut, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Michigan,
Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Maine, Minnesota and the most recent being Maryland and Rhode Island. The
remaining 37 states have been organized in a project to pass legislation in a nationally coordinated effort.
The Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project was introduced in the fall of 1995. The design of the project
has one plastic surgeon designated as a state coordinator in each state. They are then supported by a
multitude of organizations including the American Cancer Society, and various different breast cancer
support groups and women's groups. There are eight regional coordinators who oversee approximately 5
states each. These people are responsible for being in contact with each of their state coordinators to check
on their progress and see if there is any need for assistance. This design was created in order to produce a
vehicle for efficient communication. I then put together a grass roots manual. This manual gives
instructions in a step by step fashion to lead individuals through the legislative process. The manual includes
sample legislation, letters to the editor, supporting journal articles, specific tips on how to present the issues
to legislatures, and a check list designed to take someone through the entire process from getting the bill
organized to passing the bill.
Currently the legislation is before fourteen state legislatures: CO, KY ,MO, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD,
N, TX, WI, WV. The remaining states will introduce the bill sometime in the next year. We also plan to
introduce a Federal Bill in the next session.
Board Certified
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Member
CHRISTINE HORNER-TAYLOR, M.D.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
SURGEONS, INC
606 341-3309
Fax: 606 578-4642
Official Organizational Endorsements of the
Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project
American Cancer Society
American Medical Association
American Medical Women's Association
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Association of Women Surgeons
Kentucky Nurses Association
Susan G. Komen Foundation
American Nurses Association
Business office: 3005 Dixie Highway, Suite 240
Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
3308 Jefferson Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
606 Wilson Creek Road, Suite 120
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Board Certified
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Member
CHRISTINE HORNER-TAYLOR, M.D.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
SURGEONS. INC.
606 341-3309
Fax: 606 578-4642
Biography
Christine Horner-Taylor, MD graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio in
1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine in 1984 and began her general surgery residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She
completed the 5-year program in 1989 and went on to complete a 2-year residency in Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Dr. Horner-Taylor began her private practice in plastic and
reconstructive surgery in 1991. Office locations are Edgewood, Kentucky and Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She is also
the President and CEO of Women Physicians Assurance Company (WPAC). WPAC is a company designed to
empower women physicians as a group, providing group discounts on insurance and products, consulting services,
and regular communications on legislation affecting women's health care issues. In addition she is the executive
director of Women's Health Advocacy Projects (WHAP), a non-profit organization committed to effective action
on projects supporting women's health care needs as well as the integration of comprehensive health care
modalities into our current health care system with a focus on wellness.
Dr. Horner-Taylor is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
She is a member of the American Medical Association, American Women's Medical Association, Association of
Women Surgeons, American Holistic Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Kentucky Medical
Association, Northern Kentucky Medical Society, Cincinnati Academy of Medicine, and is Spokesperson for the
American Cancer Society in Kentucky for Breast Cancer Issues. She is a Fellow of the American College of
Surgeons and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Dr. Horner-Taylor has a commitment to government action that provides solutions for women's health care issues.
Currently she is the founder and National Chairperson for the Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project. This
project is a national coordinated effort for all states to pass legislation guaranteeing women insurance coverage for
breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
Business office: 3005 Dixie Highway, Suite 240
Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
3308 Jefferson Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
606 Wilson Creek Road, Suite 120
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Christine Horner-Taylor, MD, F.A.C.S
Media
Presentations:
Dr. Horner-Taylor has delivered over thirty-five presentations on various medical topics. The majority of the
public speeches have been about breast cancer and its treatment, including breast reconstruction In addition, she
has spoken extensively about the problems with insurance coverage for breast reconstruction after mastectomy
and the Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project ( BRA Project) designed to resolve those problems. She was
the key presenter for the Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Forum held in Washington DC on June 28, 1996.
This Forum was sponsored by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons to introduce the
problems of insurance coverage for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Coverage of the Forum was aired
on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, June 28, 1996
Dr. Horner Taylor has extensive experience in a wide range of media formats. The following is a list of her
media experience:
Radio
Live talk shows, live news segments, taped health shows up to thirty minutes.
Television
Fight interviews ranging from live two minute local network news, two to three minute taped health news
ment for local news, a thirty second public service announcement, to a thirty minute cable television talk and
health information shows.
Magazines
National woman's magazine interviews with Longevity, Allure and most recently, the August, 1996 issue of
Glamour and the October, 1996 issue of Elle. Local, state and national medical organization magazines primarily
regarding interviews about the BRA Project.
Newspapers
Over twenty newspaper articles have included interviews with Dr. Horner-Taylor. These range from local news
papers to articles written by national free lance writers sent out on the Associated Press and picked up by
newspapers throughout the United States including the Baltimore Sun, Chicago Times, and the Detroit Free
Press.
Published Articles
1.
" The Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Project", APSA Network Spring Issue. 1996, page 22
2. " Breast Reconstruction and the Importance of Insurance Coverage", Northern Kentucky Medical Society
Rounds, May 1995, Page 1
3. "Macromastia and Reduction Mammaplasty", Northern Kentucky Medical Society Rounds, November 1995,
Page 1
"Breast Cancer in Kentucky", Northern Kentucky Medical Society Rounds, May/June 1994, Page 1
"You Can Make a Difference", Opening Lines of Communication, American Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons Newsletter, July 1994, Page 2
William Hoston
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Administrator
Transportation Foundation of L.A.
METRO
Career Development & Training Center
Los Angeles County
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Metropolitan
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 194
Los Angeles, CA 90053
Transportation
Direct Dial: 213.922.5253
Fax: 213.922.5259
Authority
Office: 213.922.6000
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 5, 1996
Ella D. Williams
William J. Hoston
Transportation Foundation of Los Angeles
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dear Ms. Williams and Mr. Hoston,
Mrs. Clinton asked me to thank you for
your letter inviting her to speak at the
Transportation Foundation's semi-annual
luncheon.
The First Lady appreciates the important
work of Transportation Foundation. However
because of previous commitments she will be
unable to attend the Foundation's semi-annual
luncheon. If you would find it helpful, she
would be happy to prepare a video message for
your event. If you are interested in this
alternative, please let me know.
Thank you for writing, and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Nain Deputy Chief of Staff
Melanne Verveer
of the First Lady
TFLA
May 16, 1996
TO:
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
THROUGH: Ms. Stephanie Foster
ansportation Foundation of Los Angeles
National Director, Women's Outreach
FROM:
Ella D. Williams
One Gateway Plaza
William J. Hoston
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Transportation Foundation of Los Angeles
213-922-5253
213-922-5259 fax
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 194
Los Angeles, CA 90053
We are requesting your presence as our keynote speaker at the
Transportation Foundation's semi-annual luncheon scheduled for the 2nd
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
week of September. The luncheon will be held in downtown Los Angeles
at either the Bonaventure Hotel which holds approximately 2,000 people
Chairman/CFO
Frank M. Saito
or the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Principal, Lee Sperling Hisamune
The Transportation Foundation hosts "The Group" luncheon and mini
Vice Chair
Howard Wallack
expo semi-annually to bring together agencies and corporate leaders in the
incipal, Transportation Sector
transportation industry to network and share information on upcoming
Consultants
contracts, products and services. Held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, over
Secretary
1,000 persons attended our December 1995 Luncheon and the Mini Expo
Clark S. Davis
had more than 100 exhibitors. Agencies and companies such as the
President CS Davis Company
National Association of Women Business Owners, Caltrans, Metrolink,
Alameda Corridor, Air Quality Management District, NASA, JPL, Dryden
General Counsel
John W. Harris
Research, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, L.A. Department of
Attorney At Law
Transportation, Department of Airports, Worldport L.A., Department of
Water & Power, Southern California Edison, Northrop Grumman,
Board Members
Ella D. Williams
Lockheed Martin, Parsons Dillingham, Fluor Daniels, and a host of
President, Aegir Systems
women owned and minority owned businesses and vendors.
Dr. William A. Burke
President/CEO, Los Angeles Marathon
The Transportation Foundation of Los Angeles is a 501(c)3 non-profit
corporation for the purpose of providing education, training, and the
Rohit Shukla
advancement of knowledge and understanding that will promote the
President/CEO, L.A. Regional Technology
Alliance
ongoing development of public transportation systems.
President / CEO
The Mission of the Foundation is to extend the capacity of transportation
William J. Hoston
agencies and to maximize overall economic, social and community
Sr. Administrative Analyst
benefits. In pursuit of this mission, the Foundation will promote and
Tamiko Hirano
facilitate economic development, advance public education and human
resource enrichment, increase public participation in policy formation, and
champion opportunities for equitable community participation in the
development and operations of an multi-modal transportation system.
I am enclosing with this letter a brief description of other activities and
programs that are related to the Foundation's purpose and objectives.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience or if additional information
is needed, at 213-922-5253 or fax 213-922-5259.
Sincerely yours,
Ella D. Williams
Ella D. Williams
President/CEO
Board Member
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 4, 1996
Robert Hughes
PO Box 441
Shelter Island Heights
New York, NY 11965
Dear Mr. Hughes:
We are very grateful to you for your thoughtful
commentaries on the arts, and in particular for your
spirited defense of public support.
A recent edition of The New Yorker carried an
excerpt of a recent speech of yours in which you were
critical of the President's leadership in the arts.
There is no doubt we can do more, but I wanted to share
with you some of the President's statements to date.
I believe you will see that the President not only
has a personal passion for the arts, but also believes
that our artisitc heritage is a key to our survival as
a pluralistic democracy. The President and First Lady
have spoken out about public funding for the arts and
humanities, and the Administration remains committed to
a strong and vibrant NEA, NEH, and PBS.
If you ever find yourself in Washington with time
to spare, I'd love to sit down with you. Thank you
again.
Sincerely mew yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Assistant
to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 17, 1996
William J. Husic, Sr.
5333 Saratoga Ave.,
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dear Mr. Husic, Sr.
On behalf of the First Lady I want to
thank you for your thoughtful letter and the
information about Slovenia you provided.
We regret that Mrs. Clinton was not able
to visit Slovenia on her recent trip to
Central Europe, but we hope she will have the
chance to visit at another time.
Thank you again for writing, and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Manager to the First Lady
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
June 24, 1996
First Lady Hilary R. Clinton
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
Enclosed are items to acquaint you with the latest developments
in the smallest eastern European country - Slovenia 160r centuries
known as Carniola).
As you know, Slovenia is adjacent to Hungary where you will be
stopping on your forthcoming trip to Europe. Airports to Slovenia
are convenient especially one each at the university city of
Maribor and of course at the capital, Ljubjiana.
Much of the country is Karst topography which accounts for the
large number of spas and caves. A great tourist attraction is the
Postojna Cave southwest of Ljubjiana, famous for 400 years,
currently attracting 800, 000 visitors a year.
The mighty river of Jugoslavia, the Sava, has its source in the
northwest corner of Slovenia near Ukanc. The river bursts forth from
a large cave forming Lake Bohinj from which the Sava flows southeast
through Slovenia, Croatia, to Belgrade where it flows into the Danube.
The Alpine Club of Slovenia has marked a long hiking trail just
below the Austrian border. It begins at Maribor and goes westward
to Triglav Mountain, then southly to Idria, Postojna, Lipice, thence
right to Koper on the Adriatic. This trail was initiated by Profes-
sor Sumljak of Maribor University after reading about our Applachian
Trail in the National Geographic Magazine. I have hiked extensively
in this area.
My parents were born in Slovania CC 1895 in the villages of
Nerajc and Griblje in the Bela Krajina- (white region) near the Kolpa
River (the southern boundary of Slovenia). It is called the white
region because insthespästathespèople wore white: (A few.still. do.
Slovenia appears to be doing well economically. Please see
data on pages 33 and 130 in Discover Slovenia.
I hope I have given you sufficient information so that you may
"discover" this latest European country. We Slovenes would love to
see you visit there.
Yours truly,
william I Huric
William J÷ Husic, Sr.
5333 Saratoga Avenue
Chevy. Chase, MD 20815
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August 23, 1996
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
Thank you very much for inviting me to your briefing and slide presentation and
reception yesterday. I found the presentation to be very interesting and was excited about
the opportunity to visit the White House and meet you.
As an economist, my attention is usually drawn to issues such as market reform,
privatization and foreign investment when considering the transition underway in Central
Europe. But in thinking about the themes you discussed yesterday I am struck by the
importance of aiding the development of community organizations and forging links between
institutions in solidifying the emerging democratic process in these countries. Your
presentation provided me with a fresh look at the situation in Central Europe and fresh looks
are always welcome.
Thank you again for the invitation and best wishes for the convention, the campaign,
and beyond!
Sincerely,
Thomas Hydale
Thomas Hyclak
Professor of Economics
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Department of Economics
College of Business and Economics
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015-3144
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 9, 1996
Mr. C. Darrell Jones
2866 South Buchanan Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Dear Mr. Jones:
I have received a resume from
Linda Arnold and forwarded it to the
presidential personnel office for full
consideration.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer ver
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGION
September 10, 1996
Mr. T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert
Editor-in-Chief, Polonia Today
5944 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, ILL 60646
Dear Mr. Jasinski-Herbert:
Thank you for your letter and the copies
of "Polonia Today" news magazine. We greatly
appreciate your making information on the
First Lady's trip to Poland available to your
readers.
It was a pleasure meeting you at the
White House. Thank you for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely,
minen
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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August 26, 1996
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Deputy Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Verveer:
As per our brief conversation at the First Lady's reception in the White House last week,
enclosed find several copies of the current issue of Polonia Today newsmagazine.
Kindly note the following:
Cover - Photos of President and First Lady
Page 2 - Photo of child holding First Lady's picture
Page 2 - Item re President Clinton and Polish President
Page 3 - Item re President and NATO enlargement
Page 4 - Item re First Lady's remarks in Warsaw
You will also observe that we also serve as the Polonia Media Network (PMN), in which
capacity we deliver news items to the largest Polish American publications in the nation. As a
result, the foregoing stories find the widest possible distribution in the Polish community.
In addition, personally, in my capacity as Media Relations Consultant for the Polish National
Alliance, I am in an excellent position to disseminate friendly information.
Feel free to call on me for assistance at any time.
Sincerely,
T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert
Editor-in-Chief
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 2, 1996
Kathleen T. Jones
Vice President Alumni and University
Relations
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
Dear Kathleen,
Thank you for your letter and
information concerning the date of the
Georgetown Public Policy seminar, "Decisions
for a New Millennium: Public Policy and the
'96 Election". We have forwarded your letter
to the President's Scheduling office. It is
unlikely, however, that he will be able to
participate given the pressures of his
October schedule.
Thank you again for writing, and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne
Deputy Chief of Staff
of the First Lady
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Vice President for Alumni and University Relations
July 30, 1996
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
The White House
Old Executive Office Building
Room 100
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Melanne:
Thank you for taking the time to meet with Father Donovan and me on June 25,
1996. Leo enjoyed having an opportunity to update you on our current initiatives for
Georgetown.
As Leo promised, I have enclosed several copies of our new campus map. In
addition, the Public Policy seminar that we discussed, "Decisions for a New Millennium:
Public Policy and the '96 Election," will be held on campus, October 4-5, 1996. I will
forward the schedule for that seminar as soon as it is confirmed in case it may fit with the
President's schedule and priorities. Please feel free to call my office at (202) 687-4186 if
you have any questions.
Again, it was a pleasure to meet with you. Best wishes for a terrific and very busy
summer.
Sincerely,
Kathy Kathleen T. Jones
Vice President,
Alumni and University Relations
Washington DC 20057
202-687-3596
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 21, 1996
Dr. Vojin Joksimovich
President
Serbian Unity Congress
406 Hidden Hills Lane
Escondido, CA 92029-6827
Dear Dr. Joksimovich:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank
you for your kind letter. It was a
pleasure to meet with you at the White
House on October 21st.
In your letter, you suggested that a
project benefiting Serbian children in
Banja Luka be initiated. We suggest that
you contact Jim Smith at the American
International Health Alliance to pursue
the possibility of such an initiative.
Decisions regarding hospital
partnerships are made by USAID and based
on a number of relevant factors. There is
a competitive process, once the overall
project is approved.
Thanks for writing and best wishes.
Sincerely,
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Deputy Chief of Staff
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Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton
Ron Radakovich
The White House
Executive Vice President
Washington
Re: Your October 11 Invitation
Dushiea B. Protie
Vice President
Dear First Lady,
Many thanks for your October 11 invitation to the
President of the Serbian Unity Congress. Past
Zika Petrovich
President, Mr. Michael Djordjevich, passed on the
Treasurer
invitation to me as I am the current president.
It is admirable that you dedicate some of your
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precious time to noble causes such as public-
Secretary
private humanitarian initiatives to assist the war
torn Bosnian people and innocent children in
particular.
Nick Petrovich
Past President
The Serbian Unity Congress was founded in 1990 in
response to the historic changes in Eastern Europe
and Yugoslavia in particular. our original purpose
Michael Djordjevich
of our existence was to help Serbs in Yugoslavia
Past President
make transition to democracy and to help Serbs
living in Diaspora retain legacy of customs and
traditions that have been enriched over some
fifteen centuries. Eruption of hostilities and
ensuing civil wars first in Croatia and then in
Bosnia dramatically changed our mission.
Michael Lees, Author
Honorary Member
Given unprecedented bias and ignorance of the
(1921-1992)
national media, our main objective became education
of the American people including the
Administrations, the U.S. Congress and the media.
During our numerous visits to the Nation's capital,
we advocated principled even-handed policies
towards all warring sides, i.e. Serbs, Croat and
Muslims, including the Economic Reconstruction Aid.
To our profound disappointment and disillusion,
evenhandedness has yet to materialize. As an
illustration, Carl Bilt recently stated that only
1.5% of all reconstruction aid disbursed thus far
reached the Serb areas. Do we now practice
"selective compassion"?
Your October 21st event is yet another example of
continuing unevenhandedness. This project has
nothing to do with the Serbian children, as
previous ones.
The innocent Serbian children need as much help as
their Croat and Muslim counterparts. Hence, we
would like to challenge you to inaugurate without
delay another project similar to the Buffalo-Tuzla
one for the benefit of the Serbian children in
Banja Luka. We, the Serbian Unity Congress, would
be glad to work with the USAID and the private
industry to make this happen. Perhaps, you will be
kind and able to introduce me at the meeting to
someone who would work on this worthy project?
Believing in your sense of justice and love for all
children, we will attend the October 21st
inauguration.
I look forward to meeting you.
Minsiueons Dr Vojin Joksimovich
President
406, Hidden Hills Lane
Escondido, CA 92029-6827
tel. 619-489-0156
fax. 619-781-3887
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 2, 1996
Mr. Keith E. Henderson
Senior Advisor & Division Chief
U.S.A.I.D
Department of State
Room 6644
Washington, DC 20523
Dear Keith:
Thank you very much for the note
and the wonderful picture.
Thank you for all you do. Best
wishes and happy holidays.
Sincerely,
me
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
USAID
BUREAU FOR EUROPE & NEW INDEPENDENT STATES
KEITH E. HENDERSON, Esq.
Senior Advisor and Division Chief
Department of State
Tel: (202) 647-6389
Room 6644
Fax: (202) 647-6791
Washington, D.C. 20523
Email:[email protected]
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 5, 1996
Ms. Margaret M. Hain
605 Whisler Road
Etters, PA 17319
Dear Peg:
Thank you for your letter and for
sending us a copy of your resume. I
SO regret learning of your departure
from state government. We have
forwarded your materials to the
relevant offices and you will be given
full consideration.
We are SO grateful to you for
your leadership, caring and
commitment.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Me Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Deputy Assistant to the President,and
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Melanne,
Tuesday, November 5 was not a good day for Pennsylvania Democrats. While
President Clinton and Bob Casey, Jr. won Statewide, Joe Kohn and Mina Knoll lost in
very close races.
After working 21 years in State Government it appears as though I will be
unemployed in January when Barbara Hafer becomes the new State Treasurer. While I
am trying to secure a state job, I know that there are very few opportunities for someone
with my qualifications and expertise. Therefore, I must pursue other avenues of
employment.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume. I would appreciate it if you could assist me
in any way to secure a position in Harrisburg, Baltimore or Washington with the Federal
Government.
Thank you for the kindness that you extended to me during the past year.
I wish you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday Season. Hope to see you in
January for the Inauguration.
Respectfully yours,
Play Nam
Peg Hain
MARGARET M. "PEG" HAIN
605 Whisler Road
Etters, Pa.
(717) 938-1099
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
September 1991-Present:
Senior Executive Assistant for the Office of
Procurement, Pennsylvania Department of Treasury,
Finance Building, Harrisburg, Pa. 17120-0018.
In this position, I have directed a 37-employee staff in the office, which oversees the
department's telecommunications operations, operates its mail system and mails more than 10
million checks annually. I also assisted in the functions of sole source bidding, maintenance
contracts and purchasing and have experience in following state purchasing guidelines
1989-1991:
Senior Executive Assistant for the Office of TABS,
Pennsylvania Department of Treasury, Finance Building,
Harrisburg, Pa. 17120-0018.
In this position, I supervised a 21-employee office, which handled the department's
automated bookkeeping system. I had responsibility to ensure that all money coming into and all
payments made by the Commonwealth were properly recorded in a timely fashion.
1980-1989:
Supervisor in the Office of TABS Input Control
Section, Pennsylvania Department of Treasury, Finance
Building, Harrisburg, Pa. 17120-0018.
In this position, I supervised 12 union employees in preparing all receipts for the
Commonwealth and all batch document input as well as inputing all data in the computer
mainframe for all receipts and payments.
1978-1980:
Director of the Cumberland County Tax Claim
Bureau, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, Pa. 17013.
In this position, I oversaw the entire county tax claim bureau office, which had
responsibility for sending out delinquent tax notices and collecting such taxes.
1976-1978:
Director of Mail Voter Registration, Pennsylvania
Department of State, Third Floor, North Office Building,
Harrisburg, Pa. 17120-0029.
In this position, I had worked on developing state voter registration and elections law,
particularly the mail-in forms for voter registration, and handled putting the program into effect.
I also instructed county election boards on election day procedures.
1974-1976:
Director of the Women's Division, Democratic State
Committee, 510 N. Third St., Harrisburg, Pa. 17101.
In this position, I assisted the party's vice chair, C. Delores Tucker, and was responsible
for organizing, educating and promoting women in the Democratic process.
1973-1974:
Tax Examiner, Rent Rebate Department,
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Strawberry Square,
Harrisburg, Pa. 17128-1100.
In this position, I reviewed income tax and rent rebate forms for accuracy and verification
and gave final approval for authorization for the rebates.
PEG HAIN RESUME
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1971-1973:
Clerk, Pre-Audit Section, Pennsylvania Department
of Treasury, Finance Building, Harrisburg, Pa. 17120-
0018.
In this position, I conducted pre-audits of payments made by the Pennsylvania Department
of Welfare.
1963-1971:
Sister in the Religious Order of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, Philadelphia, Pa.
As a member of the order, I taught elementary classes in schools operated by the Diocese
of Philadelphia.
EDUCATION:
1963:
Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua, Pa.
1967:
Theology Degree, Immaculata College, Immaculata,
Pa.
Various Dates:
Management Certificates, Messiah College,
Grantham, Pa. Purchasing Management Courses,
Pennsylvania State University Capitol Campus,
Middletown, Pa.
PUBLIC SERVICE:
April 1995-Present:
Chairperson, Democratic Party of York County, 18
S. George St., York, Pa. 17401.
June 1993-Present:
Chairperson, Pennsylvania Federation of
Democratic Women. Elected: June 1993. Re-elected:
June 1995. Member of the Federation since 1974. Held
various other offices, including secretary, treasurer and
vice president.
1986-1996:
Member, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 974.
1971-Present:
Democratic Committeewoman, Democratic Party of
Cumberland and York counties.
1976-1990:
Member, Executive Board, Democratic Party of
Cumberland County.
1979:
Vice President, Young Democrats of Pennsylvania.
1974-1978:
Member of the Advisory Board, Pennsylvania
Women's Commission.
1975:
Appointed as a delegate by President Gerald Ford,
International Women's Year Convention in Houston
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1996
Mr. Val Halamandaris
President
National Association for Home Care
228 Seventh Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Dear Mr. Halamandaris:
Thank you for your kind letter
and for your interest in a position on
the Advisory Commission on Consumer
Protection and Quality in the Health
Care Industry.
I have no doubt you will receive
full consideration.
Thank you for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
VAL J. HALAMANDARIS
Val J. Halamandaris is an acknowledged expert in the fields of health care and aging having
amassed an impressive 33-year record on Capitol Hill.
Halamandaris currently serves as president of the National Association for Home Care
(NAHC), a post he has held since the organization was founded in 1982. His stewardship has
been one of the primary reasons for NAHC's success, which has seen its staff increase from
three to over one hundred, its revenues from $250,000 to $14 million and its membership from 400
to more than 6,000.
Halamandaris served Congress for 20 years as Counsel to Congressman Claude Pepper's
House Select Committee on Aging for five years (1978-82) and for 15 years as Counsel to
Senator Frank E. Moss and the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. During this time, he
won national recognition for daring investigations exposing fraud and abuse perpetrated against
the elderly and for authoring more than 20 hard-hitting congressional reports which resulted in
significant legislative reforms.
Since 1982 Halamandaris has devoted his full energies to representing the needs of the
nation's home care agencies, home health aide organizations, hospices, and the individuals they
serve. As president of NAHC, Halamandaris was able to turn his personal dream into
professional reality-advocating on behalf of the frail and elderly, the poor and underrepresented,
the disabled and infirm.
With Halamandaris at its helm, NAHC has achieved unparalleled legislative success and has
come to be regarded as one of the most progressive and highly effective organizations in
Washington, D.C. With the assistance of his staff and association members Halamandaris won
the expansion of home care and hospice benefits for both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Halamandaris helped enact legislation to combat fraud and abuse in the industry. Under his
guidance NAHC has engendered support for home care in both the Democratic and Republican
parties. Evidence of Halamandaris' achievements are easy to find:
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., the internationally-known marketing firm, ranked NAHC
and its affiliate the Hospice Association of America number two and number
one, respectively in an evaluation of the major trade associations in health care
to measure for performance and acceptance on Capitol Hill.
The American Society of Association Executives gave NAHC among the
highest possible marks, ranking it in the top 10% of all national organizations.
public awareness of home care in America has grown from 18% in 1982, when
Halamandaris was hired as the president of NAHC, to more than 90% in 1995.
Total industry revenues have increased from $2.5 billion in 1982 to $27 billion
in 1995.
In 1987, Halamandaris founded the Center for Health Care Law, a public interest law firm
which serves as an aggressive advocate for the rights of the elderly, the disabled, and
chronically ill children in need of health care services. In addtion, Halamandaris created the Home
Care Aide Association of America, Hospice Association of America, Hospital Home Care
Association of America, Proprietary Home Care Association of America and the North American
Health Care Alliance. NAHC is the world's largest association representing home care agencies,
home care aide organizations, hospices, and the people they serve.
In 1985 with his brother, Bill, and former U.S. Senator, Frank E. Moss, Halamandaris founded
the Caring Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of caring, integrity, and
public service, to which he still volunteers much of his time. The Caring Institute each year
identifies 10 men and women, from thousands of nominations, who have dedicated a large portion
of their lives to community or public service. Awardees are recognized by the Institute as "the 10
most caring men and women in America," and are brought to Washington in December to receive
the National Caring Award.
Using mostly volunteer work and donated materials, Halamandaris and his brother renovated
the former home of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass as a new museum on Capitol Hill, called
The Frederick Douglass Museum and Hall of Fame for Caring Americans. Halamandaris received
national recognition for establishing the Caring Institute. His pioneering work was featured in
Parade magazine. In 1986 Halamandaris founded the Hall of Honor for Congress, a venture he
worked on in cooperation with the U.S. Association for Former Members of Congress.
In January of 1990, Halamandaris was selected by the Creative Thinking Association of
America along with Steven Jobs, the founder of Apple Computer, as two of the people who will
make the greatest impact on America during the 21st Century.
Through Halamandaris' leadership, NAHC became a primary sponsor of HealthRIGHT, a
movement designed to petition the government on behalf of ordinary citizens concerned with the
nation's health care system. in 1993, as part of HealthRIGHT, NAHC launched "Speak Out,
America!", a nationwide tour documenting on video testimony of ordinary American's experiences
with health care. The moving footage was used to create commercials and a groundbreaking
video petition to Congress that put a human face on America's health care concerns.
Halamandaris' most recent achievements are the creation of NAHC Plus, a for-profit subsidiary
of the National Association for Home Care which is designed to meet the economic and business
needs of the association's members. Also, in 1995, Halamandaris was elected Director General of
the World Home Care and Hospice Organization.
Halamandaris serves as editor and publisher of two national magazines, CARING and Caring
People. He has authored numerous articles on aging, home care, management, and the power of
caring. He has also authored and edited several books, including Too Old, Too Sick, Too Bad
(1977), Profiles in Caring: Advocates for the Elderly (1991), Faces of Caring: A Search for the
100 Most Caring People in History (1992), The Columbian Orator (1993), Heroes of the U.S.
Congress: A Search for the 100 Most Important Members of Congress (1994), and Caring
Quotes: A Compendium of Caring Thought (1994). In addition, Halamandaris has produced
several films beginning with the 1987 documentary "Suffer Not the Little Children." Currently,
Halamandaris is working on his latest book, tentatively titled Women Role Models.
Halamandaris received his B.A. degree from the George Washington University and his law
degree from Catholic University of America School of Law, both in Washington, D.C. He is a
member of the D.C. Bar, the bar of the U.S. District Court of Appeals, and the bar of the U.S.
Supreme Court.
In a tribute that appeared in the Congressional Record, Congressman Claude Pepper said:
"Val Halamandaris has demonstrated a deep and lasting commitment to the betterment of our
country; he has done much to restore confidence in our government and to earn the respect of the
Congress and the people of the United States."
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HOMECARE
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE
KAYE DANIELS
HONORABLE FRANK E. MOSS
228 Seventh Street. SE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
SENIOR COUNSEL
Washington, DC 20003
VAL J. HALAMANDARIS
STANLEY M. BRAND
202/547-7424. Fax 202/547-3540
PRESIDENT
GENERAL COUNSEL
September 12, 1996
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
OEOB Room 100
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
Your many kindnesses on my behalf have been very much appreciated. You are an
extraordinary role model for the nation and for the world. I appreciate, particularly, your gallant
fight to help make health care a right for all Americans.
While we have fought together on many fronts, I thought I might take this opportunity to let
you know that I have submitted my name for consideration to serve the President on the Advisory
Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry. I fully understand
that there are very few slots available on the commission and thought you could put in a good
word for me.
As you may know, I have been involved with health care and aging literally all of my adult
life. I served as counsel to Senator Frank E. Moss and the Senate Select Committee on Aging for
fifteen years and for five additional years as counsel to Claude Pepper's House of Representatives
Committee on Aging. My specific responsibilities on those committees were health care and long-
term care.
During my 20 years as a congressional staff member, I researched and wrote more than two
dozen major congressional reports, conducted most of the investigations of fraud and abuse
perpetrated against the elderly, and wrote a number of important pieces of legislation beginning
with portions of Medicare. Specifically, I was responsible for developing and writing the
following:
Medicare Home Health Care Benefit in the Medicare program, 1965;
Medicaid Home Care Benefit, 1967;
federal minimum standards for nursing homes, 1967;
first Hospice Coverage Bill under Medicare, 1969, and worked with Claude Pepper to see its
enactment, 1983;
legislation which created the Office of Inspector General in the Health and Human Services
Department to fight fraud and abuse, 1976;
legislation which created state Medicaid fraud unit, 1980;
legislation which made defrauding Medicare and Medicaid a felony, 1980; and
Federal minimum standards for insurance policies sold in supplementation of Medicare,
1982.
Representing the Nation's Home Health Agencies, Home Care Aide Organizations and Hospices
HOMECARE
In addition, in an effort to help advance this administrations health care reform proposal, I
was integral to the creation of both HealthRIGHT and SpeakOut! USA. The groups participated
on a national tour to take video testimony from ordinary American's to document their experiences
with health care. The footage was used to create commercials and a moving video petition
presented to Congress that put a human face on America's health care concerns.
Over the years I have been honored to receive many commendations from the Democratic
leadership. Senators George Mitchell, Tom Daschle, Edward Kennedy, David Pryor and others
have commented that we have done more than any other group or organization to produce positive
publicity and generate positive pressure for the reform of health care. I have also been recognized
as an expert in the field of health care and aging by members of the media and by my peers.
In addition, I have extensive experience on both ends of the spectrum of managed care. I
have conducted a major investigation of fraud and abuse involving health maintenance
organizations in conjunction with the United States Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
and worked with Claude Pepper to see the enactment of legislation which made HMO's an option
for seniors in Medicare.
As you know from participating in our HealthRIGHT events, my philosophy is always to
keep the welfare of individuals and families foremost in our minds and to do what is best to make
life better for them in the future. It would be an honor to serve the President in this advisory
capacity.
As always, you have my very great respect and admiration. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Val al J. Halamandaris
President
HOMECARE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE
KAYE DANIELS
HONORABLE FRANK E. MOSS
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228 Seventh Street, SE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
SENIOR COUNSEL
Washington. DC 20003
VAL J. HALAMANDARIS
STANLEY M. BRAND
202/547-7424. Fax 202/547-3540
PRESIDENT
GENERAL COUNSEL
September 13, 1996
The Honorable Donna E. Shalala
Secretary
Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Secretary Shalala:
We applaud the President's vision and leadership in keeping health care at the forefront of our
Nation's agenda. Few issues speak as deeply to the American people as maintaining access to quality
health care. The changes currently underway in our health care system offer exciting new possibilities,
but also carry great risks.
Careful review and planning is needed in order to ensure that the quality of and access to health care
that are the hallmarks of our Nation's health care system are not harmed, but significantly
strengthened, through these changes. The President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection
and Quality in the Health Care Industry will provide the right forum to examine these important
issues.
As you know, the National Association for Home Care (NAHC) is the nation's largest organization
representing home health care providers, home care aide organizations, hospices, and the individuals
they serve. Home care providers give needed services to 3.5 million Medicare beneficiaries, as well
as to individuals of all ages. Home care offers great potential to help ensure high quality, cost-
effective care in managed care settings.
It would give me great pleasure to serve the President and the Nation through appointment to this
panel. I look forward to your consideration of this request and the opportunity to assist you in
whatever capacity I can.
For your convenience, I have attached my biographical sketch. If you have any questions, or would
like additional information, please feel free to contact me at any time at 202-547-7424.
Sincerely,
Val
Val J. Halamandaris
President
Representing the Nation's Home Health Agencies, Home Care Aide Organizations and Hospices
HOMECARE
TM
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE
KAYE DANIELS
HONORABLE FRANK E. MOSS
228 Seventh Street. SE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
SENIOR COUNSEL
Washington. DC 20003
VAL J. HALAMANDARIS
STANLEY M. BRAND
202/547-7424. Fax 202/547-3540
PRESIDENT
GENERAL COUNSEL
September 13, 1996
The Honorable Robert B. Reich
Secretary
Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Dear Secretary Reich:
We applaud the President's vision and leadership in keeping health care at the forefront of our
Nation's agenda. Few issues speak as deeply to the American people as maintaining access to quality
health care. The changes currently underway in our health care system offer exciting new possibilities,
but also carry great risks.
Careful review and planning is needed in order to ensure that the quality of and access to health care
that are the hallmarks of our Nation's health care system are not harmed, but significantly
strengthened, through these changes. The President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection
and Quality in the Health Care Industry will provide the right forum to examine these important
issues.
The National Association for Home Care (NAHC) is the nation's largest organization representing
home health care providers, home care aide organizations, hospices, and the individuals they serve.
Home care providers give needed services to 3.5 million Medicare beneficiaries, as well as to
individuals of all ages. Home care offers great potential to help ensure high quality, cost-effective
care in managed care settings.
As you know, home care is also very important to the U.S. labor market. Recent US Department
of Labor data indicate that the two fastest growing occupations from 1994 - 2005 will be home health
related. According to DOL projections, at 119 percent growth, personal and home care aides will
be the most rapidly expanding occupation in the next 20 years. The second fastest growing occupation
will be home health aides, 102 percent. These changes have major implications for both health care
and our nation's workforce.
Representing the Nation's Home Health Agencies, Home Care Aide Organizations and Hospices
HOMECARE
The Honorable Robert B. Reich
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9/13/96
It would give me great pleasure to serve the President and the Nation through appointment to this
panel. I look forward to your consideration of this request and the opportunity to assist you in
whatever capacity I can.
For your convenience, I have attached my biographical sketch. If you have any questions, or would
like additional information, please feel free to contact me at any time at 202-547-7424.
me Val J. Halamandaris
President
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September 12, 1996
The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton
President of the United States of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Clinton:
I am writing to recommend Val Halamandaris, President of the
National Association for Home Care (NAHC), for appointment to the
Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the
Health Care Industry.
Mr. Halamandaris has been President of NAHC since the
organization was founded in 1982. Under his stewardship NAHC has
come to be regarded as one of the most progressive and effective
organizations in Washington, DC. A lawyer with a 20-year record
on Capitol Hill, Mr. Halamandaris is an acknowledged expert in
the fields of health care and aging, having served as counsel to
Congressman Claude Pepper's House Select Committee on Aging for
five years (1977-82). Previously he worked for 15 years as
counsel to Senator Frank E. Moss and the Senate Special Committee
on Aging. Halamandaris won national recognition for his daring
investigations exposing fraud and abuse against the elderly, and
for authoring some 20 hard-hitting Congressional reports, which
resulted in significant legislative reforms.
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Halamandaris on
many important legislative initiatives to protect health care
consumers. The rapidly changing health care marketplace is
having profound effects on the delivery of home care to our
chronically ill and disabled citizens. Mr. Halamandaris is
uniquely positioned to help fulfill the Commission's mandate to
review changes occurring in the health care system and recommend
measures to promote and assure health care quality and value, and
protect consumers and workers in the health care system. NAHC,
under Mr. Halamandaris's leadership, has formulated many
thoughtful proposals for ensuring access to high quality services
in managed care plans.
For the past 11 years, Mr. Halamandaris has been editor and
publisher of two national magazines, CARING, and Caring People.
He is a producer of films, beginning in 1987 with the
documentary, "Suffer Not the Little Children." With his brother
Bill and Senator Moss he helped found the Caring Institute in
1985, which is dedicated to the advancement of caring, integrity,
and public service.
Mr. Halamandaris is the cofounder of the Center for Health
Care Law, a public interest law firm established in Washington,
DC in 1987. He is founder of the World Organization for Care in
the Home and Hospice in 1993. In addition, in 1990 Mr.
Halamandaris was selected by the Creative Thinking Association of
America, along with Steven Jobs, the founder of Apple Computer,
as one of the two people who will have made the greatest impact
on America in the 21st Century.
I believe that Mr. Halamandaris is uniquely qualified to
serve on this Advisory Commission and hope that you will see fit
to appoint him.
Sincerely,
Wonid bruger
David Pryor
CC: The Honorable Robert Reich
The Honorable Donna Shalala
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 7, 1996
Mr. Michael J. Hammons
1006 Park Drive
Park Hills, KY 41011
Dear Mr. Hammons:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank
you for your letter and for your
interest in being appointed to the
Advisory Committee on Consumer
Protection and Quality in the Consumer
Healthcare Industry.
We have forwarded your letter to
the Office of Presidential Personnel and
they will be in touch with you.
Thank you for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
10-22-1996 15:23
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MICHAEL J. HAMMONS, ESQ.
1006 Park Drive
to
Park Hills, KY 41011
Office - (513) 852-1430/ Fax (513) 852-1333
Home - (606) 291-2080/ Fax (606) 291-2020
October 22, 1996
Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Washington D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
We met in Covington, Kentucky, in April, 1992. I worked with Kelly Craighead to plan
and coordinate your visit. I am seeking appointment to the Advisory Committee on
Consumer Protection and Quality in the Consumer Health Care Industry. I have top level
experience in health policy and reform and I have the personal skills needed to effectively
accomplish the Administration's goals for this committee.
I served on Gov. Brereton Jones' senior staff and helped draft his health reform initiative.
I then served two years on the Kentucky Health Policy Board implementing the reform
legislation. I personally oversaw the formation of the nation's largest health purchasing
alliance of public and private sector enrollees. I drafted regulation for provider networks
and data requirements for health care providers. I am familiar with managed care and the
conflicting concerns of consumers, providers and the managed care industry.
I am not aligned with any one of these constituencies over another. I understand the
potential of managed care to self-correct the health delivery system but I also recognize its
potential for abuse. I would help the committee focus on the big picture and conduct a
balanced public debate which brings health care interests to a workable, effective
consensus.
Governor Paul Patton and Senator Wendell Ford have written letters of support.
Governor Jones and Steve Miller would also tell you of my leadership ability for analytical
thinking, persuasiveness and mediation.
I want to be part of this Administration's effort to address and resolve the critical
problems in our health care system. I know that this time you will succeed.
Yours truly,
Michael J. Hammons
MJH/cac
Enclosure
10-22-1996 15:24
P.03
MICHAEL J. HAMMONS, Esq.
1006 Park Drive
Park Hills, Kentucky 41011
Office - (513) 852-1430/ Fax (513) 852-1333
Home - (606) 291-2080/ Fax (606) 291-2020
CAREER SUMMARY:
Nineteen years legal and health care experience, including 2 years on the Kentucky Health
Policy Board, implementing the most significant health care reform legislation to pass in
the United States in 1994. Experience also includes 2.5 years on senior staff of Governor
Brereton Jones and 10 years governance experience with Kentucky's largest non-profit
acute care medical center. Persuasive effective leadership ability and strong skills in
analytical thinking, strategic planning, and mediation. Extensive public speaking and
media experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
KENTUCKY HEALTH
Board Member 1994-1996
POLICY BOARD,
Responsible for the implementation of HB 250 (Kentucky's 1994
COMMONWEALTH
comprehensive health care reform law):
OF KENTUCKY
Develop standard health benefit plans
Develop and oversee implementation of modified community
rating and risk adjustment methodology
Establish Kentucky Health Purchasing Alliance
Develop pilot 24-hour health coverage program
Develop criteria for provider-sponsored integrated health
delivery networks
Develop 1996-1998 state health plan
Oversee certificate of need program
Draft health care data requirements
Implement fee disclosure
Develop a plan to address minority health needs
Develop a plan to address medical education needs in Kentucky
Draft and oversee legislative approval of regulations regarding:
(a) Board's operations; (b) data collection; (c) accountable
health plan certification; (d) risk assessment and adjustment;
and (e) provider-sponsored integrated health delivery networks
10-22-1996 15:24
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KENTUCKY HEALTH
POLICY BOARD
Continued
Guide and direct the Executive Director in the administration
and implementation of Board policies
Preside over certificate of need hearings
Extensive public speaking, including live interviews with radio,
TV and written media
Testimony before legislative committees
During the 1996 Kentucky legislative session, the health reform law
was amended. The Health Policy Board was abolished and the
Board's responsibilities were transferred to the Cabinet for Health
Services and the Department of Insurance.
GOVERNOR
Director of Boards and Commissions, 1991-1994
BRERETON C. JONES,
COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY
Recruit and screen candidates and recommend appointments to all
gubernatorial boards and commissions. Increased appointment of
women by 50% and of minorities by 400%.
Also, as a member of Governor's senior staff, advised Governor on
broad range of policy issues, including health care reform.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Private Law Practice
Northern Kentucky, 1977-1991
Admitted to Practice: in Kentucky (1977); Ohio (1978); U.S.
District Court (Eastern District of Kentucky) (1978); U.S. District
Court (Southern District of Ohio) (1978); U.S. Court of Appeals
(6th Circuit) (1980); Supreme Court of the United States (1987).
Member: Kentucky Bar Association, Northern Kentucky Bar
Association, and National Health Lawyers Association.
Representative clients included: The Housing Authority of Covington,
Kentucky; Catholic Social Service Bureau of Covington; Lutheran Social
Services; Maxfield, Backer, Schwartz & Lonneman, P.S.C., Engineers;
Brock Furniture Company; Cliff Wagner Restorations, Inc.; Johnny's Toy
Shop; Martin Distributing: Dinsmore Homestead Foundation, Inc.; Stern
Hendy Properties; Kentucky Central Life Insurance Co.; Madison, Inc.: and
Sandy Cohen Printers.
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EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky, B.A., History, 1973
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky, College of Law, J.D., 1977
(Kentucky Law Journal)
PROFESSIONAL BOARD/COMMITTEE SERVICE:
St. Elizabeth Medical Center Board of Trustees, 1981-1991, Chairman, 1985-1989
Member, Health Care Task Force, QUEST, Visioning Project for Northern Kentucky,
1995-1996
Kentucky Health Care Access Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors
Catholic Conference of Kentucky - Health Care Advisory Committee (Advising the
Roman Catholic Bishops of Kentucky on health care issues)
Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD), 1981-1990,
Secretary, 1988-1989
Chairman, NKADD Health Services Council, 1985-1990
Member, NKADD Overall Economic Development Plan, 1986, Chairman, Health &
Human Services Subcommittee
Chairman, Northern Kentucky Public Information Committee on Uncompensated Care,
1987-1990
Northern Kentucky Senior Citizens Committee on Long-Term Care, 1989
Rosedale Manor Task Force, 1987-1988, (Re: the funding of a county-supported long-
term care facility)
Kentucky Bar Association Committee on Legal Concerns of The Elderly; Co-Editor of
KBA Handbook, Laws and Program for Older Kentuckians
The Kentucky Post, Summit on the Elderly Steering Committee, 1991-1994
Chairman, Conflict Resolution Board for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington, 1989
Chairman, Kenton County Democratic Executive Committee, 1991-1994
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Business Education Committee, member
Chairman, Northern Kentucky Arts Council Board of Directors
Leadership Kentucky, 1989
Leadership Northern Kentucky, 1979
Dinsmore Homestead Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors, 1989-1992
Chairman, Friends of Devou Park, Inc.
Member, Simon Kenton Group
Member, Diocesan Commission on Cathedral/Chancery Needs & Development
Member, External Renovation Committee of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption,
Covington
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 5, 1996
Mr. Richard Hayman
Tribal Chairman
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
P.O. Box 3060
Mashantucket, CT 06339-3060
Dear Mr. Hayman:
Thank you very much for your
letter and for sharing with us the
booklet on the Mashantucket Pequot
Tribe. We are grateful for the
information about the rich culture,
history and tradition of the tribe and
about its activities today.
Thanks for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely,
Ane Melanne Verveer w
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT
TRIBAL NATION
TRIBAL COUNCIL
October 24, 1996
Melane Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
White House
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Melane Verveer,
On behalf of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, I am sending you our booklet which
briefly describes the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal history, culture and enterprises. The
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe has received an incredible amount of publicity over the past
several years because it is a leader in Indian gaming with its ownership and operation of
the Tribe's Foxwoods Casino and Resort, located at Mashantucket, Connecticut.
We are very proud of our gaming operation. However, our Tribe is a government and is
much more than a single enterprise. Because of the dominant publicity about Foxwoods,
many people do not realize this. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe are a people with a proud
history and culture. From the first day that we had extra money, we have invested our
money in our people, and developed our tribal government and infrastructure. We have
also invested heavily in the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Cultural Resource Center
in order to sustain our culture and history. We also believe in the great Indian tradition of
giving back through our Tribal Giving Program.
If you would like more copies of the booklet, they are available through our Public Relations
Office or from Chris McNeil, Jr., Washington D.C. Representative & Counsel in our
Washington D.C. office. The addresses are on the back inside cover of the booklet.
I hope that you will find our Tribal booklet informative and helpful.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Hayward
Tribal Chairman
P.O. Box 3060 / Mashantucket, CT 06339-3060 / 860-572-6100
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1996
Mr. Michael Henderson
10605 SW Terwilliger Place
Portland, Oregon 97219
Dear Mr. Henderson:
Thank you for your thoughtful
letter, for updating me on the
wonderful progress and for a copy of
Caux: Healing the past - forging the
future.
Once again, continued best wishes
in your important work.
Sincerely,
Ince ben
wen
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
10605 SW TERWILLIGER PLACE
PORTLAND, OREGON 97219
(503) 636-5454
FAX (503) 636-0446
Sept. 17
Dear Mrs Verivear,
2 hope you are keeping will
2 have just returned from two minths
at the MRA conference center in Caux,
Surizertand which was this summer
masking its 50th anniversary at has
been nominated for the Nobel Penel Prge
We were must grateful to receive a
very fine message for that anniversary
from Prendent clinton
The book about women percembers
"All Her Patts Ave Pence" is now in its third
printing and 7 have a now book coming
ont next month "The Forgiveress Factor-
stories of Hope in a would of conflict."
2 11roght that you might like to have this
publication to mark the 58th annwersery of Cary
Berr washes, Michael Henderson
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 27, 1996
Mary P. Haney
International Women's Issues
4353 Verplank Pl., NW
Washington, DC
20016-2427
Dear Ms. Haney,
Thank you for your letter and
information regarding the "Gender Equality in
the Labor Market" regional meeting, taking
place in Warsaw, Poland next week.
We appreciate the information and send
our best wishes for a successful meeting.
Sincerely me yours,
we
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
FAX 202 364 8452
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Dear Nicole Rabner,
I understand that the First Lady will be in Warsaw next week. It
occurred to me that she might be interested in knowing about the
regional meeting on "Gender Equality in the Labour Market" that
the Women's Rights Center is sponsoring June 27-29 in Warsaw.
Attached is a fax that gives a bit of the flavour of what they
are calling a "roundtable". I plan to attend and Kathy Hendrlx
suggested I bring it to Melanne's and your attention. If you
wish more information, please let me know.
with best wishes,
Mary may Haney
Consultant and International Women's Issues
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at 202/966-7737, or Robert C. Haney at 202/363-0955.)
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FROM: Urazula Nowakowska
DATE: June 11, 1996
RE:
Warsaw Conference
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Round Table Legal and Institutional Guarantees for
Gender Equality in the Labour Market", scheduled to take place in Warsaw from 27-29 June. T
apologize for the delay in sending this fax and hope that the inclosed information will be of assistance
in uptaining funding to attend.
There will be two keynote speakers. Dr. Joanna Regulska, Director of the Local Democracy
Programme at Rutgers University, and Cllr. Rosemary McKenna, Co-Rapporteur for the Committee
of the Regions Opinion on Equal Opportunities and President of the Council of European
Municipalities and Regions. The agenda has remained unchanged.
A sampling of the NGOs from the region who will be participating include:
Albania - Valintina Zace, University of Tirana; Valdet Sala, Refleksione:
Allemagne - Monika Schmitz, Deutscher Akademikerinnenbund; Ursula Raue,
Deutscher Juristinnenbund:
Belarus - Vitalia Isacenko; Sergueeva, Discussion Women's Club;
Bulgaria - Velina Todorova, Institute for State and Law;
Croatia - Jerina Malesevic;
Czech Republic - Irena Siklova, Prague Gender Studies Center;
Denmark - Lindgaard, Danske Kvinders Nationalrad;
Estonia - Annu Laas, Family Research Unit, University of Taitu
Finland - Leena Krohn, National Council of Women of Finland:
Hungary - Krisztina Morvai, Law Faculty, Hoetvoes Lorand University;
Italy . Colombo, Aidos;
Kyrgyzstan - Djumabacva Asci; Vladimirovna;
Latvia - Laila Balga, Socialdemocratic Women's Organization;
Lithuania - Nijole Steponkute, Lituanian Women's Society;
Moldova - Lubov Uritu, Women's Association of Moldova;
Netherlands - Vrouwenbelangen;
Poland - Teresa Skiba-Stepniak, Center for the Advancemnt of Women;
Romania - Daniela Lupas, Judge:
Russian Federation - Elena Ershova, Moscow Center for Gender Studies:
Slovak Republic - - Alena Chudikova, Women's Social Democracy Community:
I certainly hope to see you in Junel Please let me know if further information is needed.
Sincerely,
Urszula
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