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MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS
FROM:
DANNY
SUBJECT:
OPL BRIEFING SCHEDULE
DATE:
JUNE 23, 1995
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CC:
STEVE HILTON
Attached is the briefing schedule you requested. Let me know if
you have any changes.
OPL Events
Week of June 25, 1995
Monday, June 26
EVENT:
Affirmative Action Meeting for Women's Groups
Time:
3:30 pm
Location:
Room 180
Briefers:
Chris Edley, Harold Ickes, Betsy Myers, George Stephanopolous
Contact:
Barbara Woolley
EVENT:
Stanford University
Time:
6:00 pm
Location:
Room 474
Briefers:
None; this is a reception
Contact:
Doris Matsui
Tuesday, June 27
EVENT:
Center for the Study of the Presidency
Time:
10:00 am
Location:
Roosevelt Room
Briefers:
Mack McLarty (other confirmations pending)
Contact:
Doris Matsui
EVENT:
Non-Profit Liaisons
Time:
2:00 pm
Location:
Room 474
Briefers:
none
Contact:
Doris Matsui
Wednesday, June 28
EVENT:
Asian Pacific American Appointees
Time:
4:00 pm
Location:
Room 472
Briefers:
Sub-Cabinet
Contact:
Doris Matsui
Thursday, June 29
EVENT:
Business Liaisons
Time:
8:00 am
Location:
Room 180
Briefers:
none
Contact:
Kate Carr
EVENT:
Briefing for HRC High School Reunion
Time:
10:00 am
Location:
Room 450
Briefers:
Richard Riley, Laura Tyson
Contact:
Alexis Herman
TO:
State/Defense/JCS/Coast Guard/INS/CIA/NSC/Treasury
FROM:
Anthony Lake
SUBJECT: Interagency Task Force on Cuba
The President has directed the establishment of an
Interagency Task Force on Cuba (ITFC) to coordinate
implementation of our policy on Cuba. The Task Force will be
led by Richard Nuccio, special adviser to the President and the
Secretary of State on Cuba. The chair of the Task Force will
report to the President through the Secretary of State. The
ITFC will be responsible for implementation of all aspects of
our Cuba policy, including migration, processing of the Cuban
migrant population at GTMO, in-country monitoring of returnees,
legislative initiatives, and public outreach and coordination.
To expedite the activation of the task force, I request
that you designate two representatives to this task force, one
for policy coordination and one for outreach and submit the
names to Mr. Nuccio. Please designate your agency
representatives to the ITFC by Monday, June 5. The first
meeting of the ITFC will take place on X. An agenda will be
circulated prior to the meeting.
Departments and agencies are asked to cooperate fully with
Mr. Nuccio on policy and implementation matters, and to provide
appropriate support to the ITFC.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
or
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 25, 1995
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
President Clinton announced today that he has appointed
Richard Nuccio as Special Advisor to the President and Secretary
of State for Cuba. Mr. Nuccio will be responsible for
coordinating overall Cuba policy as well as outreach to the
public on this important issue.
The creation of a full time
coordinator for Cuba underscores the high priority the President
places on Cuba policy and outreach to the Cuban-American
community. The Coordinator will report to the President through
the Secretary of State, and will work closely with the staffs of
both the National Security Council and White House Office of
Public Liaison. To facilitate close coordination with those
offices and concerned agencies, Mr. Nuccio will chair an
Interagency task force on Cuba and maintain an office in the
White House complex.
Mr. Nuccio currently is Senior Policy Adviser to Assistant
Secretary Alec Watson in the State Department's Bureau of Inter-
American Affairs. Prior to joining the State Department, Mr.
Nuccio served as a staff consultant for Congressman Robert
Torricelli and as senior associate at the Inter-American
Dialogue.
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MEMORANDUM TO GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS
ALEXIS HERMAN
FROM:
SUZANNA VALDEZ
DATE:
NOT
JUNE 8, 1995
SUBJECT:
CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS
The Hispanic business community is closely watching developments in our affirmative action
policy for obvious reasons. In recent months, my office has received an influx of questions
and concerns from numerous business leaders regarding policy changes.
Approximately 20 Hispanic business leaders have been invited to the White House
Conference of Small Business next week. In light of the meeting held yesterday for Jose
Nino (U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), it is important that we schedule a briefing on
affirmative action for these CEO's.
The conference ends on Tuesday, June 13th. Please advise.
cc: Kate Carr
MEMORANDUM
FOR:
Harold Ickes
COPY
FROM:
Steve Hilton
5
DATE:
June 14, 1995
RE:
Veterans' conventions
As you may recall, we had a discussion about the importance of POTUS
participation in this summer's Veterans' convention. Despite your support,
evidently the President will not be participating in any of these
conventions, but it seems that the Vice President will attend the DAV,
which is helpful.
In light of our on-going issue with the American Legion, I believe it is
even more important that there be high level Cabinet participation at the
American Legion and VFW conventions. I absolutely concur with the
assesment and requests made by Herschel Gober in his June 13 memo to
you. I would be pleased to discuss this in further detail and I have also
asked Cabinet Affairs to work the issue.
cc:
Alexis Herman
Bob Jones (V.A.)
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
16-Jun-1995 10:33am
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TO:
Robert B. Johnson
TO:
Ruby G. Moy
FROM:
Daniel Wexler
H spoke
Office of Public Liaison
SUBJECT: Progressive National Baptist Convention
The proposal for the President to speak to the Progressive
National Baptist Convention was returned by scheduling as pending.
The reason they cannot commit to it now is the fiscal budget.
The President's travel budget may not be able to accomodate this
request. If they are unable to travel, they would want to
consider satellite as an option.
The scheduling office realizes this as a priority.
[RUBY: Could you pass this along to Alexis]
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
12-Jun-1995 11:51am
TO:
Ruby G. Moy
FROM:
Lorraine McHugh
Office of Media Affairs
SUBJECT: Cox
The editors and columnists of COX Newspapers are coming to the
White House on Friday, June 23 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We are
trying to line up folks to speak to them and take Qs and As. We
would greatly appreciate it if Alexis could spend 20-30 minutes
with them. Please call me if you have any questions, thanks.
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MEMORANDUM
July 7, 1994
TO:
Alexis Herman
OPL
FROM:
Ernest Wilson
USIA
SUBJECT: Future public liaison and White House engagement on foreign policy
issues
The problems and the successes of the White House Africa Conference
demonstrate that some new strategies and procedures should be put in place to
advance the President's domestic and foreign policy agenda. All polls currently
show poor approval ratings on handling foreign affairs.
Properly mounted, new strategies and procedures will help to:
0
better explain and build public support for particular Administration
programs and policies (Haiti, North Korea, GATT, Summit of the Americas,
Rwanda);
o
demonstrate greater Presidential and Administration mastery and
engagement in foreign policy generally;
o
appeal to particular domestic constituencies (business, labor, white ethnics,
African Americans, etc.).
I propose that all of the following steps be taken:
1.
Hold monthly White House foreign policy events:
Invite 15-25 different policy and political influentials to the White House for
a briefing on a particular topic that would change each month, such as
Haiti, GATT, environmental issues, etc. NSC staff and Agency officials
(State, USTR, etc.) would brief. OPL, NSC would co-organize.
2.
Target national conferences and annual conventions:
Offer key figures in Clinton Administration foreign policy to address annual
meetings of major organizations and associations. Identify these meetings
well in advance. OPL, NSC and agencies would co-organize.
3.
Meet regularly with directors of top foreign policy associations:
Arrange regular meetings with top officials and board members of the
Council on Foreign Relations, World Affairs Councils, and other major
foreign policy organizations, both in Washington and elsewhere (California,
Florida, etc.). NSC, USIA would co-organize.
4.
Develop a coherent message for POTUS on domestic-foreign links:
Identify more clearly the coherent links between the President's domestic
policy and foreign policy goals and build these links into the President's
message. This could be described as "reinventing foreign policy."
5.
Seek better placement of foreign policy op-eds favorable to the President:
Develop a more aggressive strategy to encourage placement of favorable op
eds in major newspapers. Some of these op-eds could result from proposals
1-4 above.
I am prepared to help initiate and implement these activities (e.g. to identify the
relevant groups and individuals) if I can get the necessary support and working
cooperation of OPL and NSC. I propose meeting regularly and working closely
with your staff, and with NSC as appropriate, to make these things happen. We
should start now.
OFIELD DUKES & ASSOCIATES
PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNSELOR
To:
Alexis Herman/Harold Ickes
The White House
From:
Ofield Dukes
Subject:
Meeting With Political Appointees
at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Date:
June 5 1995
On Friday, June 2, I was the invited guest speaker at an 8:30
a.m. meeting of about 35 (white and black) political appointees at
USDA, hosted by Assistant Secretary for Administration Birdell
Townsend, Jr
I share this experience with you because it might be
insightful in indicating on the radar screen some internal problems
of agencies in communicating, in a strategic and organized manner,
what President Clinton and his administration are doing on behalf
of both general and specific publics.
The main thrust of my remarks focused on a main principle in
a democratic society--- people having a right to know what the
federal government is doing on their behalf. I discussed
examples of how Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson
"took the government to the people" and how communications was a
top priority, almost an obsession, in the Johnson-Humphrey
Administration.
During the question-and-answer period, I was asked about
affirmative action, the Jesse Jackson factor, why some blacks are
luke-warm to indifferent toward President Clinton, and what should
USDA be doing to get its message out to all of its constitutencies.
Regarding the latter question, I asked if USDA had an overall
strategic plan and a core message. The answer was a chorus of
"nos". I asked if the communications people, information
officers, at USDA have been involved in meetings to formulate such
a strategy? Again, a chorus of "nos".
I pointed out to them that I had interviewed Bob Nash prior
to his leaving USDA for a feature article for the black press,
emphasizing USDA's programs for millions of white and black
citizens living in rural America. I suggested this as a message
source and potential audience target.
I asked if they were familiar with a USDA official named
Pearly Reed, As a career public servant, Reed is Associate Chief
1424 CARROLLSBURG PL., S.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20024, TELEPHONE: (202) 488-4948
(2)
of the Natural Resources Conservation Service at USDA. His parents
were poor farmers in rural Heth, Arkansas, and he was one of 18
children. Remarkably, in spite of family poverty, Reed's parents
were able to arrange for all 18 children to graduate from college.
I added that, in meeting Mr. Reed, he talked about great new
career possibilities for African American students in agribusiness.
Only four or five USDA officials at the meeting knew of Pearly
Reed, but all agreed that he represented a "tremendous humanistic
story" for USDA. Reed just happens to be African American.
I mentioned to the group that politics was similar to
professional sports in terms of game plan, preparation, experience,
team work, execution, and fierce competition. I indicated that I
thought the Clinton Administration was in the third quarter of its
political challenge.
Two of USDA's top political activists (and participants in the
1992 campaign) both laughed
and said one,
"Hey, at USDA we're
at halftime in the dressing room trying to recover from our first
half bruises
"
And added the other,
"
and in being behind in
the score and disorganized, we're not prepared to deal with the
third quarter yet. "
This was a brutally frank admission.
Related to the USDA experience, Rodney Slater, Administrator,
Federal Highway Administration, arranged for me to meet with his
director of external communications, Andrew Paven, last week about
what Rodney and FHA should be doing through the African American
media to get their message across. One initiative was arranging
for Rodney to speak at the National Newspaper Publishers
Association convention in Oklahoma City this week.
The point of this memo, I am certain, is obvious. There are
levels of basic internal communications needs of various agencies
to improve their effectiveness in strategic planning, message
formulation, and information dissemination.
Our success in 1996, the fourth quarter, is predicated on
what's happening now, in the third quarter.
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
June 29, 1995
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Director of Scheduling and Advance
FROM:
Alexis Herman
Assistant to the President
Director, Office of Public Liaison
REQUEST:
Deliver Keynote speech to the
General Assembly of the Council of
Jewish Federations.
PURPOSE:
To reach out to a strong grass roots
community who has been very supportive
of this Administration and will be critical
to our continued success. To deliver a
powerful message of support for the
dedication of these volunteer leaders
who have embraced the partnership
between the non-profit sector and
government.
BACKGROUND:
The Council of Jewish Federations (CJF)
is comprised of 191 member Federations
throughout the United States and
Canada. They serve over 800 localities
and reach approximately 6.1 million Jews
in North America.
4,000 Jewish leaders who serve their
communities as presidents and
professionals of their local federations
from across the country will attend,
making it one of the largest gatherings of
Jewish leadership in the United States.
Their efforts in the area of social service
delivery are highly regarded and well-
known as the most comprehensive
system of any religious or ethnic
community. Federations typically serve
as the center of the American Jewish
community service network. They are
responsible for Jewish educational and
cultural institutions, resettlement of
Jewish and non-Jewish refugees, and
providing services for families, children,
the elderly and the disabled.
The Federations are strong and vocal
supporters of the President's
commitment to social justice and the
need to promote and strengthen
cooperation between charitable
organizations and the Federal
government.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION:
Vice President Gore addressed the
General Assembly in Denver, Colorado,
November, 1994.
DATE AND TIME:
The CJF request is for Wednesday
evening, November 15, 1995.
BRIEFING TIME:
15 minutes.
DURATION:
60-90 minutes.
LOCATION:
Boston, Massachusetts
PARTICIPANTS:
Maynard Wishner (IL), CJF President,
Paul Berger (DC), Norman Olshansky,
Richard Pearlstone (NY), Morton
Mandel (OH), Bunny Adler (FL), Irwin
Field (CA), David Hermelin (MI).
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
The President would meet briefly with
the leadership of the CJF prior to his
remarks. The President would then be
introduced by Maynard Wishner.
REMARKS REQUIRED:
To be provided by Speech Writing with
additional briefing by OPL.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open press.
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE:
No.
VICE PRESIDENTS ATTENDANCE:
No.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis Herman
Jay K. Footlik
Sara Ehrman
CONTACT:
Jay K. Footlik, x65283
Danny Wexler, x62930
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL:
Invitation Attached
Council ofJewish Federatic
730 Broadway
New York, NY 10003-9596
212 475-5000
Cable: Councilfed, New York
Fax 212 529->
Wishner, Chicago
May 26, 1995
residents
h. Fredman, Canton
Conrad L. Gues, Detron
bmas R. Green, St. Louis
famuel K. Himmeinch, Baltimore
The Honorable Bill Clinton
Helen P. Horwitz Richmond
Alan S. Jeffe. New York
President of the United States
Bernard Kotansky, San Jose
The White House
Mark Lainer. Los Angeles
Devid G. Sacks. New York
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Miriam Schnewov, Philadelphia
George Wesserstein, Toronto
Washington, D.C. 20500
Linde Cornell Weinstein, Rochester
Richard L. Wexler, Chicago
Harvey Worfe, Montreal
Dear Mr. President:
Bennett Yanowitz Cleveland
Treasurer
Daniel S. Shapiro, New York
We would be honored to have you address us on the occasion of the
Centennial of the Jewish Federation movement in Boston, Massachusetts,
Secretary
Paul S. Berger, Washington, DC
on Wednesday evening, November 15, 1995 and for you and Mrs Clinton
Executive Committee
to join us at this Gala event.
Helene Berger, Miami
Kenneth B. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale
John C. Colman. Chicago
The four thousand Jewish community leaders in attendance will honor the
Andres Dubroff. Orange Co.. NY
men and women who have served their communities as presidents of their
Sheila Engel, Toromo
Richard Fink. Southern Anzona
local Jewish Federations. We ask that you use this historic occasion to
John Fishel. Los Angeles
Amoid C. Greenberg, Hartford
deliver a powerful statement of your well-known support of the non-profit
Dr. Gerald Halbert, Toronto
sector and the selfless devotion of these volunteer leaders.
Joan Johnson, El Paso
Joseph Kanfer, Akron
Justice Guy Kroft, Winnipeg
The Council of Jewish Federations is the continental association of 191
Joan Levin, Jacksonville
Phyllis G. Margolius, Washington, DC
member Federations in the United States and Canada which serves more
Norman Otsharisky, Serasota-Manatee
Peter Oreck. Vancouver
than 800 localities embracing a Jewish population of more than 6.1
Richard L Peanstone, Batumore
million. The Federation movement epitomizes the ideal partnership
Stanley Raben, Dallas
Zev Rosen, Ocean County, NJ
between charitable organizations and the Federal Government. Those
Barbera S. Rosenthal, Cleveland
attending our General Assembly in Boston direct the agencies which build
Michael B. Rukin, Boston
Donald M. Seiter, San Francisco
public understanding and support for human services and domestic issues.
Carol Shairts Smokler, Washtenew Cty., MI
Louis B. Solamon, Chattanoogs
They are responsible for our Jewish educational and cultural institutions,
Dr. Stanley Spatz. South Broward, FL
the resettlement of Jewish and non-Jewish refugees, services for families
Richard Spiegal. Minneapolis
Dr. Stephen P. Stone, Springfield, IL
and children, the elderly and disabled, and much more.
Stanley Streuss. MetroWest. NJ
Joel D. Tauber, Detroit
Mitton A. Wolf. Cleveland
Over the past five years, our honorees have led the Federation-UJA
Benson Zinbarg. Stamford
system in several historic endeavors. We have rescued and resettled
Past Presidents
750, endangered Jews from the Former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe,
Mandell L Berman, Detroit
Shoshana S. Cardin, Baltimore
the Middle East and Africa in partnership with the U.S. Government, Israel
Raymond Epstern, Chicago
and others. We have raised nearly $1 billion in contributions from
Mex M. Fisher, Detroit
Louis J. Fox, Battimore
individuals to make this dream come true. Simultaneously, Federations
Charles H. Goodman, Chicago
attract one million donors who contribute $800 million annually to support
Jeroid C. Hoftberger, Baltimore
Irving Kane, Cleveland
a broad range of Jewish and human services in local communities across
Morton L Mandel, Cleveland
Lewis H. Weinstein, Boston
the continent, around the world, and in Israel.
Executive Vice President
Mertin S. Kreer
The participation of both you and Mrs. Clinton in this Gala would be the
centerpiece of the General Assembly.
Senior Associate Executive
Vice President
Bernerd Olshansky
We look forward to a favorable reply.
Associate Executive Vice President
Richard Jacobs
Sincerely,
1995
Associate Executive Vice President
Director, CJF Canada
Sheldon Maerov
Marite
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
Assistant Executive Vice President-
Finance
Maynard 1. Wishner
Martin S. Kraar
Herold L Adier
President
Executive Vice President
Assistant Executive Vice President
Carl A. Sheingold
Executive Vice President Emeritus
CJF of Canada/4600 Bathurst Street, Suite 315/Willowdale, Ont. M2R 3V3 - Tel. 416-635-9567-9590 FAX: 416-635-9701
Phillip Bernstein
United Isreel Office/1 Ibn Gvirol St, P.O. Box 7171/Rechavia, Jerusalem 91071- Tel. 02-235-498 FAX: 02-235-517
Midwest Area Office/1750 Euclid Avenue/Cleveland, OH 44115 Tel. 216-566-8610 FAX: 216-566-8358
Southeast Area Office/1753 Peachtree Rd., N.E./Atlanta, GA 30309 Tel. 404-881-4025 FAX: 404-874-7043
BOSTON
Washington Action Office/1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W., Suite 500/Washington, DC 20036 Tel. 202-785-5900 FAX: 202-785-4937
Western Area Office/4797 Mercury Street/San Diego, CA 92111-2102 Tel. 619-627-0606 FAX: 619-627-0602
Nov. 14-18
Schedule Proposal
7/7/95
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling and Advance for
the President
FROM:
Alexis M. Herman
Assistant to the President
Director of Public Liaison
REQUEST:
For the President to participate in a
Rose Garden ceremony commemorating the
50th Anniversary of the founding of the
UN Food and Agriculture Organization and
the 16th anniversary of World Food Day.
PURPOSE:
To emphasize the problem of world hunger
and show support for organizations that
fight hunger.
BACKGROUND:
The organization was created 50 years
ago by President Roosevelt who decided
to "look beyond the war to combat
hunger. " As world hunger is still a
problem today, they would appreciate
your vision on the future of the Food
and Agriculture Organization.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: none
DATE AND TIME:
October 16, 1995
BRIEFING TIME:
5 minutes
DURATION:
30 minutes
LOCATION:
Rose Garden/ East Room
PARTICIPANTS:
50 members of the UN Food and
Agricultural Organization, as well as
the winner of the $200,000 International
World Food Day prize, and various U.S.
government representatives for concerned
agencies including the Department of
Agriculture.
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
TBD
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Remarks provided by speech
writers. Additional briefing by the
Office of Public Liaison.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Closed
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE: Not necessary
VICE PRESIDENT'S
ATTENDANCE:
Not necessary
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis M. Herman
Doris O. Matsui
CONTACT:
Doris Matsui
x-62930
Dan Wexler
x-62467
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL: Request from U.S. National Committee for
World Food Day
MRS. GORE'S ATTENDANCE: Not necessary
EVENT MESSAGE FORM
Event:
50th Anniversary of the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization and the 15th annual observance of World Food Day
Date of Event: October 16, 1995
Event Coordinator:
Lead Advance:
Deadline:
Mark Gearan's Initials:
Billy Webster's Initials:
DESIRED "HEADLINE":
President Wages War on World Hunger
MESSAGE THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL CONVEY:
The leading role the
United States played in forming the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization and the importance of continuing efforts to fight
world hunger
DESIRED VISUAL FOR EVENT:
President with the winner of the
International World Food Day and international leaders
DESIRED AUDIENCE AT SITE: Leaders from major hunger fighting
organizations
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS EVENT?: To show the positive attributes of
the UN and the United States leading role in it, as well as to
show the President's commitment to fighting world hunger
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U.S. NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR WORLD FOOD DAY
OCTOBER 16- A FOCUS FOR YEAR-AROUND ACTION
1001 22ND STREET N.W.
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20437
TELEPHONE 202-653-2404
FAX. 202-653-5760
NATIONAL COORDINATOR
PATRICIA YOUNG
SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS
A Day Without Starvation
ACCION International
Action for Corporate Accountability
April 6, 1995
ADRA International
African Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Africare
Agricultural Cooperative Development
President Bill Clinton
International
Agricultural Missions inc.
Office of the President
Agriculture Counce of America
Alhance for Food and Flber
The White House
Alpha Kappe Alpha Soronty. Inc.
Alternative GMR Markets. Inc.
Washington DC 20500
Alternatives
American Academy = Pediatrics
American Agriculture Economics
Dear Mr. President:
Association
American Agricultural Movement
American Agr-Womer
American Anthropological Association
I am writing on behalf of the non-governmental sponsors of World Food Day to ask
American Association for international Aging
American Association for World Health
your special attention to this event this year.
American Association of Colleges for
Teacher Education
American Association of Community
Colleges
October 16 is both the 50th anniversary of the founding of the UN Food and Agricul-
American Association of Retired Persons
American Association of School
ture Organization and the 15th annual observance of World Food Day. Although the
Administrators
American Association or State Colleges and
official observance ceremonies will be in Quebec, the initial meetings establishing
Universities
FAO were in Virginia in 1943 at the behest of President Roosevelt. Furthermore, the
American Association of Teacher Educators
in Agriculture
Interim Commission and the first headquarters were here in Washington.
American Association of University Women
American Bakers Association
American Baptist Churches
American Baptist Women's Ministries
Given this history I am hoping that some very special events can take place at the
American Biofuers Association
American College or INJURTION
White House. It would be an opportunity for you to add your vision for FAO for the
American Counce of the United Nations
next 50 years to the goals of President Roosevelt when he called on the "United
University
American Counce or Consumer interests
Nations" to look beyond the war to freedom from hunger. I have been the national
American Counce or Education
American Dietetic Association
coordinator since World Food Day began in 1981 and always appreciated your
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Foundation
support for its goals as Governor of Arkansas. I would be most happy to meet with
American Farmiand Trust
AFL-CIO Food and Allied Service Trades
your staff to discuss this matter.
Department
American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees
American Federation of Teachers
I might add that I am deeply grateful for your support of Muhammad Yunus and his
American Forestry Association
work on behalf of the poor, especially women. He has honored me by asking that I
American Forum
American Home Economics Association
serve as the U.S. contact person for the Grameen Bank and as his scheduler when
American institute of Biological Sciences
American institute of Cooperation
he is in the United States. It was my privilege to convey his request that Mrs. Clinton
American international Aquaculture
Foundation
and Chelsea wear Grameen Check when in Bangladesh. I know from the pictures
American Jewesh Committee
American Jewish Joint Distribution
that they did, and I know from his faxes how thrilled and grateful he was for their visit!
Committee
American Jewish was Service
If I can be of service in providing information for your staff or the press, please call
American Musam Council
on me.
American Public Health Association
American Public Welfare Association
American Red Cross
American School Food Service Association
Respectfully yours,
American School Health Association
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
American Society of Agronomy
American Women's Clergy Association
American Youth Wore Center
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of
North America
Patricia Young
ASHOKA
Association for Chichood Education
National Coordinator
International
Association for International Agricultural and
Enclosure
Extension Education
Association of American Colleges
Association of Jesue Colleges and
Universities
B'nal Birth International
Binal Birth
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Baptist :
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
F
PANIS
THE HOT SPRINGS CONFERENCE . A HISTORICAL NOTE 1
The United Nations Conference on Food and Agriculture held at the Homestead in Hot
Springs, Virginia, May 18 to June 3, 1943, was the first step leading to the creation of the U.N. Food and
Agriculture Organization. The second step was the establishment of an Interim Commission on Food and
Agriculture following the conference and the third and final step was its formal establishment on October 16,
1945 at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, Canada. The 50th anniversary of the first of these two events
will be celebrated this summer.
The idea of forming an international organization to deal with problems of food, agriculture,
and nutrition was not entirely new. David Lubin, a Polish-born American who was concerned with the plight
of farmers during the depressions in the 1880's and 1890's, recognized the need for such an international body
and he carried out a crusade that eventually led to the establishment, with the assistance of King Victor
Emmanuel III of Italy, of the International Institute of Agriculture (IIA), in Rome, June 7, 1905.
In the summer of 1935, Frank McDougall of Australia, while in Geneva attending the League
of Nations, prepared a memorandum on "agricultural and health problems". This memorandum furnished the
material for a speech to the League's General Assembly by Stanley Bruce (later Viscount Bruce of Melbourne
and the first Independent Chairman of the FAO Council), in which Bruce made a strong case for "the marriage
of health and agriculture". That speech led quite unexpectedly, to a three-day discussion. In October 1942,
McDougall, who was in Washington negotiating a wheat agreement, took the lead in preparing a draft
memorandum on a United Nations programme for freedom from want of food. The term "United Nations" was
used at the time to refer to the allied nations who had joined together in a mutual effort to defeat the Axis
powers in the Second World War. McDougall's views came to the attention of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, who
believed they should be brought to the President's attention and she arranged for him to dine at the White
House. When he got the President's ear, McDougall made the point that, while the allies were held together
by the exigencies of war, once the war was over they would need common problems if cooperation was to
continue. Food was seen as of major concern to all. The President was attentive to McDougall's presentation,
but gave no indication of any action he might take. McDougall heard nothing until he read a newspaper
announcement that Roosevelt was inviting allied governments to the Hot Springs Conference.
Forty-four nations participated in the Hot Springs Conference (plus Denmark, which was
present informally). They decided that an Interim Commission should be set up in Washington, D.C. not later
than July 15, 1943, to carry forward the conference recommendations. This Commission was chaired by Mr.
Lester B. Pearson, who was to become the Prime Minister of Canada 20 years later. Its work ended when FAO
was formally established on October 16, 1945. On that date, 45 nations were eligible for membership and 35
signed the new Constitution. Three other countries formally took up membership during the First Conference,
while an additional seven became members between November 30, 1945 and December 1, 1953. One eligible
member, the USSR, decided not to become a member. During this time, the headquarters of the FAO was
moved from Washington, where it was first located in 1948, to Rome, where it has been since 1951. Membership
continued to grow and by the close of the 26th Conference in November 1991, there were 160 member nations,
one member organization (the EEC) and one associate member (Puerto Rico).
The IIA was liquidated following the Second World War and its assets were absorbed by the
FAO. A major resource was the Institute's library which was merged with FAO's and the combined collection
was designated the David Lubin Memorial Library. Lubin's portrait hangs in this library, honoring the man who
may justifiably be called the first international agriculturalist.
1 F.40 is grateful to Mr. Ralph Phillips, former Deputy Director-General, who provided the original draft on
which this note was based
Schedule Proposal
7/11/95
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling and Advance for
the President
FROM:
MAlexis M. Herman
Assistant to the President
Director of Public Liaison
REQUEST:
For the President to hold a White House
screening of the documentary The
American Promise
PURPOSE:
To further promote the President's
agenda of civic participation. In
addition to support an educational tool
that promotes civic responsibility and
participation.
BACKGROUND:
The American Promise is a three hour
program comprised of 50 different
stories from around the United States.
Each story illustrates core American
values and will serve to teach
responsibility and democracy. The movie
will be divided into 20 minute segments
and offered at no cost to every junior
high and high school in the country. It
will also be aired on PBS over three
nights beginning October 1, 1995.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: none
DATE AND TIME:
This event can be done anytime in
September, (before the show airs on
PBS). The best days would be either
September 12 or 14. There is a
reception for this program on Capitol
Hill on September 13, therefore many of
the people we would like to invite would
be in town at that time.
BRIEFING TIME:
10 minutes
DURATION:
1/2 to 2 hours
LOCATION:
Reception in either the First Lady's
garden or the Colonnade outside the
movie theater. Screening would take
place in the theater.
PARTICIPANTS:
The participants would include people
who are featured in the segments, some
teachers and students, Members of
Congress and representatives of Farmer's
Insurance Company (the underwriter).
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
Reception, followed by a screening. The
producers will edit the show into a 45 -
60 minutes preview for this event.
REMARKS REQUIRED:
None required, briefing by the Office of
Public Liaison.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Closed press
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE: Requested
VICE PRESIDENT'S
ATTENDANCE:
Optional
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis M. Herman
Doris O. Matsui
CONTACT:
Doris Matsui 62930
Danny Wexler 62930
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL: Letter attached
MRS. GORE'S ATTENDANCE: Optional
EVENT MESSAGE FORM
Event:
Screening of The American Promise
Date of Event: September-TBD
Event Coordinator:
Lead Advance:
Deadline:
Mark Gearan's Initials:
Billy Webster's Initials:
DESIRED "HEADLINE":
President helps students learn about
grassroots.
MESSAGE THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL CONVEY: The importance of civic
participation and grassroots democracy, especially for young
people.
DESIRED VISUAL FOR EVENT:
President discussing the film with
middle and high school students.
DESIRED AUDIENCE AT SITE:
Middle and high school students.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS EVENT?: For the President to demonstrate
the importance of young people to get involved in their community
and democratic process.
THE WEXLER GROUP
1317
F
Suite 600
Washington,
202-638-2.31
202-638-7045 Telecome
Anne Wesler
July 6, 1995
Chairman
Ms. Alexis M. Herman
Assistant to the President and
Director of Public Liaison
Second Floor, West Wing
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Alexis:
I thought the President's speech this morning was nothing less than superb. Frankly, the
similarity between the themes sounded by the President and the message of the PBS
series, The American Promise, is so striking as to be truly extraordinary. Once you have
had a chance to familiarize yourself with the program, I am sure you will agree. The
President's willingness to support The American Promise with a White House screening
will give him and the First Lady an opportunity to be involved with a project which
cmbodies the values they hold most dear. I feel certain they will be captivated by the
program. The remainder of this letter briefly provides you with some background
information on The American Promise; I also am enclosing two brochures.
The American Promise is a three-hour program on civic participation and grassroots
democracy comprised of some fifty different story segments from every corner of the
United States. Each vignette offers a lesson on the skills and values needed to bring our
unique, American brand of democracy to life. The vignettes are collected in separate
thematic groups, each twenty minutes in length (making the program readily
transferrable to the classroom setting), to illustrate core American values such as
freedom, responsibility, opportunity, participation, and deliberation. The program's goal
is to instruct young citizens to take responsibility for themselves in their democracy.
Through the telling of dozens of inspirational stories, The American Promise builds a
narrative power far more compelling than that of any single vignette. The cumulative
impact of watching these stories is as moving as it is educational.
The American Promise will make its national broadcast premiere on PBS on October 1,
2 and 3. But that truly will be just the beginning of this program's contribution.
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THE WEXLER GROUP
Ms. Alexis M. Herman
July 6, 1995
The producers of The American Promise intend for the program to become the standard
instructional tool on community-based democracy -- or, as they put it, "citizenship
education" -- for high school and junior high school students throughout the United
States. There is good reason to believe they will succeed. Farmers Insurance Group,
the program's corporate sponsor. has pledged to make the video available to all
interested schools and teachers at no cost. The program's executive producer. Denny
Crimmins, has a proven track record. Mr. Crimmins's 1979 PBS program on science,
The Search for Solutions, has been viewed by over 300 million students and continues, 15
years after its introduction. to be a classroom staple. In 1993, teachers made 40,500 new
requests for the film. The tag line of one promotional advertisement for The American
Promise aptly states, "Finally, television you can assign."
Momentum is building behind The American Promise. Local PBS affiliates were shown
a preview of the program at a national PBS meeting recently held in Chicago. The
preview received rave reviews, and the broadcast premiere in October now is guaranteed
to be national in scope. Indeed, PBS has made The American Promise the inaugural
program for its "Democracy Project" election year coverage. Life magazine will run a
special feature on The American Promise in the September 11 issue. And the National
Council on the Social Studies already has endorsed the program: its 30,000 member
teachers will form the core faculty using the program in the classroom The
endorsements of many other national educational and political organizations will soon be
announced.
I've enclosed a short pamphlet summarizing The American Promise and a longer
brochure describing the program, its educational philosophy, and the highly-regarded
advisory panel who oversaw the project. As soon as it is completed, we will provide you
with a video tape previewing the program.
I was delighted with the President's enthusiasm for a White House screening. Two
possible dates concurrent with the opening of school are September 12 or 14. Video
footage will be completed by early August.
I'll call about scheduling. Best regards,
Sincerely,
Quie
Anne Wexler
Chairman
cc:
Jeffrey Beyer
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
7/11/95
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director of Scheduling and Advance
FROM:
ALEXIS M. HERMAN
Assistant to the President and Director
Office of Public Liaison
REQUEST:
Speech to The Business Council fall
meeting.
PURPOSE:
To discuss the administrations major
policy initiatives with Fortune 200
CEOs.
BACKGROUND:
The Business Council is an association
of business leaders (Fortune 200 CEOs
and retired CEOS) who meet to exchange
ideas among themselves and with
government officials.
Most of their members are also members
of the Business Roundtable.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION:
In February, 1993 the President hosted
the group in the Indian Treaty Room. In
February, 1994 he spoke to the group at
the Park Hyatt.
DATE AND TIME:
Friday, October 13, 1995, in the
evening, exact time, tbd.
BRIEFING TIME:
15 minutes
DURATION:
45 minutes
LOCATION:
The Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg,
Virginia
PARTICIPANTS:
List to be provided, the participants
will include members of the Business
Council and their spouses.
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
The President would be introduced and
speak, other events such as smaller
meetings, golf, tbd.
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Speech to be provided by speechwriters.
Additional briefing - NEC/OPL
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Tbd
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE: NO
VICE PRESIDENT'S
ATTENDANCE:
Tbd
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis Herman
CONTACT:
Kate Carr 6-2930
Danny Wexler 6-2930
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL: Letter attached
SARA LEE CORPORATION
SENT VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL
May 23, 1995
Three First National Plaza
Chicago, Blinois 60602-4260
The President
312 726 2600
The White House
,Serdain 11. Bryan
Washington, D.C. 20500
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Mr. President:
I am currently serving as vice chairman of The Business Council. In that
role, I have responsibility for putting together the program for the Council's
next meeting to be held in Williamsburg on October 13 and 14. Because your
three previous addresses to The Business Council were both informative and
well received, 1 am writing to again request your involvement, though in a
slightly different forum.
The fall meeting is organized quite differently from the February meeting in
Washington. It is held in Williamsburg over a Friday and Saturday morning
to facilitate more time for social interaction among members and guests, and
to better accommodate the inclusion of spouses in both the business and
social programs. By joining us at this meeting you will again have a valuable
podium, but at a meeting with a very different dynamic.
As you know, the Council is the most important group of business leaders in
the country -- and one in which you have a number of strongly dedicated
supporters. There is no other group of executives as influential in shaping
opinions in the American business community as the members of the Council.
We can build the program around the most convenient time for you. The best
options would be either at the black-tie dinner on Friday evening or at the
close of one of the two business sessions, which run from 8:00 AM until noon
on both Friday and Saturday. We would also be honored and pleased if your
schedule permitted you to join us for some golf on Friday afternoon.
The President
The White House
May 23, 1995
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An appcarance in October would preclude the need to consider another visit
to The Business Council in February of 1996, while also making the strongest
possible statement of the Clinton Administration's continuing interest in
working with the business community to both grow our economy and address
the many varied social issues of our day.
I would, personally, appreciate it if you could accept this invitation, and I
shall look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Polin
JHB:pan
Schedule Proposal
7/12/95
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling and Advance for
the President
FROM:
Alexis M. Herman
Assistant to the President
Director of Public Liaison
REQUEST:
For the President to participate in a
"Salute to Japanese American Veterans"
PURPOSE:
To pay tribute to the contributions of
Japanese-American Veterans during WW II
and open the Japanese American National
museum exhibit "Fighting for tomorrow-
Japanese-Americans in America's wars
BACKGROUND:
The event, organized by the Japanese-
American National Museum, will be co-
sponsored by the Department of Veterans
Affairs, Department of Defense,
Japanese-American veterans associations,
and community leaders. A dinner will be
held for approximately 3,000 guests,
followed by an entertainment program for
an estimated 8,000 guests. This program
will feature prominent Japanese-American
and Asian entertainers in a musical and
dramatic tribute
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: None
DATE AND TIME:
November 8, 1995
Program salute 8-9:30 pm
BRIEFING TIME:
30 minutes
DURATION:
1 1/2 Hours
LOCATION:
Yorty Hall, Los Angeles Convention
Center, Los Angeles, CA
PARTICIPANTS:
Approximately 8,000 Japanese-American
Veterans and their families; elected
Japanese-American officials; community
leaders
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
TBD
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Remarks provided by speech
writers. Additional briefing by the
Office of Public Liaison.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Full Press
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE: Optional
VICE PRESIDENT'S
ATTENDANCE:
No
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis Herman
Secretary Jessie Brown
Doris Matsui
Bob Jones
CONTACT:
Doris Matsui
x-62930
Bob Jones
273-4836
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL: Request from Jesse Brown, Secretary of
Veterans Affairs
MRS. GORE'S ATTENDANCE: No
EVENT MESSAGE FORM
Event:
Salute to Japanese-American Veterans
Date of Event:
November 8, 1995
Event Coordinator:
Lead Advance:
Deadline:
Mark Gearan's Initials:
Billy Webster's Initials:
DESIRED "HEADLINE":
"President Honors Japanese-American Veterans"
MESSAGE THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL CONVEY:
To acknowledge the contributions made by Japanese-American
veterans
DESIRED VISUAL FOR EVENT:
President with Japanese-American veterans
DESIRED AUDIENCE AT SITE:
Japanese American veterans, elected officials, and community
leaders
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS EVENT?:
To acknowledge the contributions made by Japanese-American
Veterans and the contributions of the Asian Pacific American
community to the U.S.
"SALUTE TO JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS"
November 8, 1995
Los Angeles Convention Center
Sponsored by Japanese American National Museum
In Co-Sponsorship with
Department of Veterans Affairs
Japanese American Veterans Association of Washington, D.C.
others TBD
The Japanese American National Museum proposes to sponsor a "Salute to Japanese American
Veterans" on November 8, 1995 at the Los Angcles Convention Center in Los Angeles. The
event will coincide with the opening of the Museum's major exhibition on Japanese American
veterans entitled, "Fighting for Tomorrow: Japanese Americans in America's Wars" which will
open on Thursday, November 9, 1995 and continue to October 1996.
This event will be organized in co-sponsorship with the Department of Veterans Affairs,
Department of Defense, Japanese American veterans service organizations, other veteran's
organizations, community organizations, and community and business leaders. It would include:
All high ranking Japanese American military officials retired and in present active duty
Members of the 100th Barralion (World War II)
Members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (World War II)
Members of the Military Intelligence Service (World War II)
Survivors of the Texas Lot Battalion rescued by the 442nd RTC
Prominent Japanese Americans representing all other wars
Japanese American elected officials at a state and national level including Hawaii
The "Salute" will be a part of the World War II 50th Anniversary commemoration programs
sponsored by the Department of Vererans Affairs.
LOCATION
LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER - YORTY HALL A & B
PARKING
There is ample self-parking for $6.00 available in areas adjacent to the Hall. Valet
parking will also be provided in the area right in front of the Yorry Hall. It is a very artractive
entrance and makes a beautifully lighted area in the evenings.
REGISTRATION
There is an area just outside the Halls. All guests will pass through security upon
entering the building. According to the Convention Cenrer, guests arriving for the dinner will
not need to be re-cleared for security before entering Hall A for the Program. The Yorty Hall
has handled President Reagan for a dinner and has been the site of political conventions.
SCHEDULE
Dinner Registration
4:30 p.m.
Main Lobby
Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Yorty Hall B
End of Dinner
7:00 p.m.
Guests will move to Hall A through the
north doors (not main lobby)
Program Registration
7:00 p.m.
Main Lobby
Program Salure
8:00 p.m.
Yorty Hall A
Program Concludes
9:00 p.m.
DINNER
It is proposed that a Dinner be held ac the Convention Center in Yorry Hall B. This will
seat a maximum of 3,000 banquer style. The dinner would begin at 5:30 P.m and would
conclude at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices would begin at $50 and increase according to sponsor levels.
All dinner tickets and sponsor tickets would include reserved seating for the program. There
would be R head table on the north wall of Hall B which would SEAL dignitaries and special
VIP's. The Convention Center has accommodated up to a three level head table which seated the
entire Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball team for a luncheon saluting the team. The kitchens are
located in an adjacent area and dinner serving for 3,000 could be completed in one hour and
twenty minutes maximum from start to finish There would be a simple program with
introduction of VIP's and a few key speakers bringing "greetings" during the dinner.
PROGRAM "SALUTE"
It is proposed that the Program be held in Yorty Hall A. This will accommodate up to
7,500 cheatre style. This gala celebration would teature distinguished dignitaries, military and
government officials, celebricies. entertainers, and Japanese American leaders from around the
country. Invitations would be extended to Japanese American veterans nationally, Southern
California veterans organizations, community organizations and supporters from around the
country.
The Hall would include BY three large stages placed in the west end of the building.
One stage would be used for a band/orchestra, the mainstage for speakers, and the other stage for
additional entertainment. This moves the program faster and the audience feels closer LO at least
some portion of the evening's program. Two large screens would be mounted on either side of
the main stage to broadcast on-stage activities so good viewing is possible from all parts of the
Hall. The view is unobstrucred (there are no columns in the hall) from all angles. The stages
are elevated to allow maximum viewing for all guests that are seated.
Entertainment Program - The one hour program will include a musical and comedy revue
featuring prominent Japanese American and Asian American entertainers. The salute will also
feature key national dignituries.
Press - A press platform would be erected near the main stage. Lighting and sound
control areas would also need CO be constructed to accommodate an "entertainment" type
program. Existing lighting and sound are adequate only for a "speeth" type program. National
and international press and possible live or taped television coverage would be developed.
Decorations - The main hall will need some decoration, e.g, plants, banners and some
staging backdrop. We will work with the entertainment industry to provide an appropriate
backdrop for the show and to make the event as festive as possible.
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SPONSOR LEVELS
$25,000
Diamond Sponsor
$10,000
Dinner Sponsor
$5,000
Gold Sponsor
$2,500
Silver Sponsor
$1,500
Bronze Sponsor
$750
Community Sponsor
$50
Reserved Tickets
Sponsor revenue would offset costs of putting on the event. Addicional proceeds will support
future vererans programs at the Japanese American National Museum. This event will take the
place of the Museum's Annual Fundraising Dinner which was scheduled for November 1995
that was a CO Japancsc American Veterans.
Schedule Proposal
7/12/95
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling and Advance for
the President
FROM:
Alexis M. Herman
Assistant to the President
Director of Public Liaison
9661
REQUEST:
For the President to address the Council
of Foundations Conference with Community
Foundations.
PURPOSE:
To strengthen and maintain the active
support of the nonprofit community for
the President's message of community
involvement and civility.
BACKGROUND:
Nonprofits are viewed as a positive and
non-partisan force, one in which many
local, community and business leaders
participate. This forum will offer the
President the opportunity to continue to
highlight the themes of civility,
community, and common ground to an
audience that has tremendous grassroots
potential. Furthermore, this speech
could be a setup for future regional
nonprofit conferences which will
highlight the many successes of the
nonprofit world, its role for the
future, and its often times successful
pairing with government.
The forum will introduce initiatives
that will bring community leaders and
others together in a partnership that
will further the role that non-profit
organizations play in society.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: None
DATE AND TIME:
Friday, September 29, 1995
1:00 PM (time flexible)
BRIEFING TIME:
15 minutes
DURATION:
1 hour
LOCATION:
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, VA
PARTICIPANTS:
800 community foundation board members
and executive directors.
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
TBD
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Remarks provided by speech
writers. Additional briefing by the
Office of Public Liaison.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Pool press
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE: No
VICE PRESIDENT'S
ATTENDANCE:
No
MRS. GORE'S ATTENDANCE: No
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis Herman
Doris Matsui
CONTACT:
Dan Wexler
x62930
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL: White House Staff
EVENT MESSAGE FORM
Event: Council of Foundations Conference with Community
Foundations.
Date of Event: Friday, September 29, 1995
Event Coordinator:
Lead Advance:
Deadline:
Mark Gearan's Initials:
Billy Webster's Initials:
DESIRED "HEADLINE":
"President Clinton continues to fight for stronger communities"
MESSAGE THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL CONVEY:
His commitment to and appreciation for the work of nonprofit
organizations in America's communities and neighborhoods.
DESIRED VISUAL FOR EVENT:
The president surrounded by heads of key community-based
organizations.
DESIRED AUDIENCE AT SITE:
800 board members and executive directors of nonprofit and
community foundations.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS EVENT?:
To re-enforce the President's themes of civility, goodwill and
common purpose. To strengthen and maintain the active support of
the nonprofit community for the President's message of community
involvement and civility.
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
July 17, 1995
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Done
FROM:
Alexis Herman
Assistant to the President
Director, Office of Public Liaison
9661
REQUEST
To be the keynote speaker at the Fraternal Order of
Police Biennial Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
PURPOSE:
To demonstrate a continued commitment to the Fraternal
Order of Police and to issues relevant to rank and file
police officers. Further, to pay tribute to Dewey Stokes,
the President of the Fraternal Order of Police, during his
last conference as the leader of the largest rank and file
police organization in the country.
BACKGROUND:
The Fraternal Order of Police and their President, Dewey
Stokes, have been an integral part of the President's fight
for the Crime Bill including supporting the Assault
Weapons Ban, the Anti-terrorism legislation, the recent
legislation banning "cop killer bullets," and refuting
attacks by the NRA. Indeed, Mr. Stokes, as an
individual, has already publicly endorsed President
Clinton for '96. However, the Fraternal Order of Police,
which represents 248,000 rank and file police officers, is
an organization with which we need to continue
nurturing a good relationship.
This conference comes at an ideal time. The President
can continue to put forth his message of community,
responsibility, and a resounding support for law
enforcement.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION:
The President has participated in the National Association
of Police Organization's annual conference but has not
participated in a conference with the Fraternal Order of
Police. However, he did attend the Fraternal Order of
Police's Memorial Service for fallen officers in 1994 and
1995, on the Capital Mall. This event, however, was part
of a larger series of events for National Police Week and
was not limited to the Fraternal Order of Police.
DATE AND TIME:
At the President's convenience, between 9:00 AM and
2:00 PM on Monday, July 31, 1995; Tuesday August 1,
1995; or Wednesday, August 2, 1995.
BRIEFING TIME:
15 minutes.
DURATION:
Sixty minutes.
LOCATION:
Virginia Beach Convention Center
PARTICIPANTS:
The President
Dewey Stokes
National Leadership of the Fraternal Order of Police
10,000 Rank and File Police Officers
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Speechwriters.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open press.
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE: No.
VICE PRESIDENT'S ATTENDANCE: No.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Chris Wayne
CONTACT:
Chris Wayne
6-2930
Danny Wexler
6-2930
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL:
White House Staff Generated
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
Following a brief meeting with the Fraternal order of
Police leadership, the President would be introduced by
Dewey Stokes and would speak.
(Anut
THE WHITE HOUSE
Seeme
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Alexis Herman
FROM:
Erskine Bowles
SUBJECT:
Comments on Long Range Plan
DATE:
June 21, 1995
I am attaching a reformat of your long range plan, to which you have agreed to be held
accountable.
Your long range plan is clearly well thought out; I only have three recommendations for you
to consider:
1.
I think you might want to consider prioritizing your constituents. Perhaps you feel
that we can adequately cover each of the constituencies listed on page two, but if we
can't, there is clearly a need for prioritization. As an example, it would seem to me
that seniors, Catholics, gays and lesbians should be a priority but no one is presently
assigned to manage these groups. In my experience, if a goal does not have a
particular person held responsible for accomplishing it, or a date when that goal is to
be accomplished, it rarely gets done.
2.
I hope you will continue to coordinate surrogate work and administration participation
with the work that Kitty Higgins is doing in Cabinet Affairs. She has really put
together a terrific surrogate scheduling program.
3.
Perhaps it is listed somewhere and I missed it, but it seems to me that we need some
sort of goals for mailings and op-eds -- when, to whom, and on what subjects.
Thank you so much for your work in this regard. We look forward to meeting with you on a
regular basis to review the progress you and your team are making in accomplishing each one
of these specific goals. If you have any questions, please let me know.
LONG RANGE PLAN - PUBLIC LIAISON
TASK
CONTACT
DUE DATE
Identify key constituencies, determine how they will be coordinated, and estalish level of engagement.
Herman
- Prioritize constituencies based on political impact.
Herman
Complete
- Identify resources and internal management coordination.
Herman
June
- Establish mechanism with DNC and Political to assess these constituencies on an ongoing basis.
Herman
June
- Establish bi-monthly meetings with DNC to monitor key constituencies.
Herman
June
Develop a strategic framework for each constituency aligned with target states.
Hilton
- Identify specific voter participation goals.
Hilton
June
- Identify targets within each constituency.
Hilton
June
- Analyze issues inventory of positives and negatives for base constituencies.
Hilton
Complete
- Analyze issues inventory of positives and negatives for non-base constituencies.
Hilton
June
- Organize sub-cabinet teams to delegate responsibilities and facilitate outreach for base groups.
Hilton
June
- Organize sub-cabinet teams to delegate responsibilities and facilitate outreach for non-base groups.
Hilton
July
- Compose speech guidance/talking points for each constituency.
Hilton
June
- Develop specialty press strategy with Media Affairs.
McAfee
July
Execute proactive monthly outreach program for each constituency.
Hilton
- Compile list of administration surrogates for base constituencies.
Hilton
Complete
- Compile list of administration surrogates for non-base constituencies.
Hilton
June
- Develop calendar of administration participation in local/national events in 1995 for base groups.
Hilton
June
- Develop calendar of administration participation in local/national events in 1995 for non-base groups
Hilton
July
- Amplify POTUS events through faxing materials, organizing op-eds and mailings, etc.
Hilton
Ongoing
- Establish constituency networks of top 20 organizations and leaders in key states for base groups.
Hilton
June
- Establish constituency networks of top 20 organizations and leaders in key states for non-base groups
Hilton
July
- Regularize communications with networks at least on a monthly basis (faxes, conference calls, etc.)
Hilton
Ongoing
- Identify management challenges for maintaining and following up on constituency outreach.
Hilton
August
Identify legislative priorities and develop public support in key states.
Hilton
- Coordinate with Legislative Affairs to determine timeframe for activity.
Yager
Ongoing
- Continue to organize issue briefings around the legislative and policy agenda.
Yager
Ongoing
Develop list and participate in the planning, execution, and follow up for WH conferences and events.
Hilton
- WH Conference on Ireland
DiGiacobbe
July
- WH Conference on Aging
Yager
July
- Rural Summit
Yager
July
- WH Conference on Central and Eastern Europe
DiGiacobbe
December
- WH Conference on Civility
McAfee
July
- WH Economic Conferences
Carr
Ongoing
- WH Conference on Small Business
Carr
June/July
- VJ Day
Hilton/Wyckoff
September
- Korean War Memorial
Hilton/Wyckoff
July
- WH Conference on Travel and Tourism
Carr
TBD
Identify new groups and new networks at the community level to expand support for POTUS.
Hilton
- Organize monthly luncheons to cultivate new contacts in women's community.
Myers
Ongoing
- Identify new trade publications to support constituency plans.
McAfee
August
- Design mechanisms to sub-cabinet teams to expand networks.
Staff
August/Sept.
NOTE -- For consituency assignments, the following staff are responsible:
BASE CONSTITUENCIES
African Americans
Johnson
Hispanic Americans
Valdez
Jewish Americans
Footlik
Women
Myers/Woolley
NON-BASE CONSTITUENCIES
Non-Profits
Matsui
Asian Americans
Matsui
European Ethnics
DiGiacobbe
People with Disabilities
Fine
Religious Communities
McAfee
Veterans
Hilton/Wyckoff
Law Enforcement
Hilton/Wayne
Youth
Shulman
Business
Carr
Seniors
None
Catholics
None
Gays and Lesbians
None
(Anui
THE WHITE HOUSE
Secine
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Alexis Herman
FROM:
Erskine Bowles
SUBJECT:
Comments on Long Range Plan
DATE:
June 21, 1995
I am attaching a reformat of your long range plan, to which you have agreed to be held
accountable.
Your long range plan is clearly well thought out; I only have three recommendations for you
to consider:
1.
I think you might want to consider prioritizing your constituents. Perhaps you feel
that we can adequately cover each of the constituencies listed on page two, but if we
can't, there is clearly a need for prioritization. As an example, it would seem to me
that seniors, Catholics, gays and lesbians should be a priority but no one is presently
assigned to manage these groups. In my experience, if a goal does not have a
particular person held responsible for accomplishing it, or a date when that goal is to
be accomplished, it rarely gets done.
2.
I hope you will continue to coordinate surrogate work and administration participation
with the work that Kitty Higgins is doing in Cabinet Affairs. She has really put
together a terrific surrogate scheduling program.
3.
Perhaps it is listed somewhere and I missed it, but it seems to me that we need some
sort of goals for mailings and op-eds -- when, to whom, and on what subjects.
Thank you so much for your work in this regard. We look forward to meeting with you on a
regular basis to review the progress you and your team are making in accomplishing each one
of these specific goals. If you have any questions, please let me know.
LONG RANGE PLAN - PUBLIC LIAISON
TASK
CONTACT
DUE DATE
Identify key constituencies, determine how they will be coordinated, and estalish level of engagement.
Herman
- Prioritize constituencies based on political impact.
Herman
Complete
- Identify resources and internal management coordination.
Herman
June
- Establish mechanism with DNC and Political to assess these constituencies on an ongoing basis.
Herman
June
- Establish bi-monthly meetings with DNC to monitor key constituencies.
Herman
June
Develop a strategic framework for each constituency aligned with target states.
Hilton
- Identify specific voter participation goals.
Hilton
June
- Identify targets within each constituency.
Hilton
June
- Analyze issues inventory of positives and negatives for base constituencies.
Hilton
Complete
- Analyze issues inventory of positives and negatives for non-base constituencies.
Hilton
June
- Organize sub-cabinet teams to delegate responsibilities and facilitate outreach for base groups.
Hilton
June
- Organize sub-cabinet teams to delegate responsibilities and facilitate outreach for non-base groups.
Hilton
July
- Compose speech guidance/talking points for each constituency.
Hilton
June
- Develop specialty press strategy with Media Affairs.
McAfee
July
Execute proactive monthly outreach program for each constituency.
Hilton
- Compile list of administration surrogates for base constituencies.
Hilton
Complete
- Compile list of administration surrogates for non-base constituencies.
Hilton
June
- Develop calendar of administration participation in local/national events in 1995 for base groups.
Hilton
June
- Develop calendar of administration participation in local/national events in 1995 for non-base groups
Hilton
July
- Amplify POTUS events through faxing materials, organizing op-eds and mailings, etc.
Hilton
Ongoing
- Establish constituency networks of top 20 organizations and leaders in key states for base groups.
Hilton
June
- Establish constituency networks of top 20 organizations and leaders in key states for non-base groups
Hilton
July
- Regularize communications with networks at least on a monthly basis (faxes, conference calls, etc.)
Hilton
Ongoing
- Identify management challenges for maintaining and following up on constituency outreach.
Hilton
August
Identify legislative priorities and develop public support in key states.
Hilton
- Coordinate with Legislative Affairs to determine timeframe for activity.
Yager
Ongoing
- Continue to organize issue briefings around the legislative and policy agenda.
Yager
Ongoing
Develop list and participate in the planning, execution, and follow up for WH conferences and events.
Hilton
- WH Conference on Ireland
DiGiacobbe
July
- WH Conference on Aging
Yager
July
- Rural Summit
Yager
July
- WH Conference on Central and Eastern Europe
DiGiacobbe
December
- WH Conference on Civility
McAfee
July
- WH Economic Conferences
Carr
Ongoing
- WH Conference on Small Business
Carr
June/July
- VJ Day
Hilton/Wyckoff
September
- Korean War Memorial
Hilton/Wyckoff
July
- WH Conference on Travel and Tourism
Carr
TBD
Identify new groups and new networks at the community level to expand support for POTUS.
Hilton
- Organize monthly luncheons to cultivate new contacts in women's community.
Myers
Ongoing
- Identify new trade publications to support constituency plans.
McAfee
August
- Design mechanisms to sub-cabinet teams to expand networks.
Staff
August/Sept.
NOTE -- For consituency assignments, the following staff are responsible:
BASE CONSTITUENCIES
African Americans
Johnson
Hispanic Americans
Valdez
Jewish Americans
Footlik
Women
Myers/Woolley
NON-BASE CONSTITUENCIES
Non-Profits
Matsui
Asian Americans
Matsui
European Ethnics
DiGiacobbe
People with Disabilities
Fine
Religious Communities
McAfee
Veterans
Hilton/Wyckoff
Law Enforcement
Hilton/Wayne
Youth
Shulman
Business
Carr
Seniors
None
Catholics
None
Gays and Lesbians
None
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
June 16, 1995
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Billy Webster
Director of Scheduling and Advance
JUN
FROM:
Alexis Herman
Assistant to the President
Director, Office of Public Liaison
REQUEST:
Deliver Keynote speech to the Union of
American Hebrew Congregations
(UAHC) 63rd General Assembly.
PURPOSE:
To speak to 4,000 Jewish religious and
community leaders who have been very
supportive of this Administration and to
honor Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler,
who is retiring after twenty-three years
as UAHC President.
BACKGROUND:
The Union of American Hebrew
Congregations (UAHC) is the nation's
largest Jewish organization, comprised of
853 congregations and representing over
1.3 million Reform Jews throughout the
United States and Canada. The Reform
movement is the largest, most politically
active and most liberal movement in
American Judaism. The UAHC
encourages and assists the organization
and development of Reform
congregations, promotes Jewish
education and enriches Jewish life.
Their efforts in the area of social action
are highly regarded and well-known.
4,000 Jewish leaders from across the
country will attend, making it the largest
gathering of Jewish leadership on the
North American continent. They are
influential, highly sympathetic activists
on behalf of the Presidents most
important social issues and are strong
admirers of the President and his
accomplishments.
Rabbi Schindler is a great moral voice in
the American Jewish community and has
supported this Administration
wholeheartedly. Rabbi David
Saperstein, Director of the Religious
Action Center in Washington, D.C., has
been extremely helpful in supporting the
Administrations initiatives.
Rabbi and Mrs. Saperstein are personal
friends of Mrs. Clinton. Both Rabbis are
long-time friends of the President.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION:
The First Lady addressed the 1993
convention in San Francisco.
DATE AND TIME:
The UAHC request is for Sunday
morning, December 3, 1995. The
convention runs from November 28 -
December 3, 1995. They would
accomodate the President's schedule.
BRIEFING TIME:
15 minutes.
DURATION:
60-90 minutes.
LOCATION:
Atlanta, Georgia
PARTICIPANTS:
Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, Rabbi
David Saperstein, Rabbi Harvey Fields,
Rabbi Matthew Friedman, Rabbi Laura
Geller, Rabbi Eugene Levy, J.B.
Pritzker, J.B. Tannenbaum, Jr., Bob
Burkett.
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
The President would meet briefly with
the leadership of the UAHC prior to his
remarks. The President would then be
introduced by Rabbi Alexander M.
Schindler.
REMARKS REQUIRED:
To be provided by Speech Writing with
additional briefing by OPL.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open press.
FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE:
No.
VICE PRESIDENTS ATTENDANCE:
No.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis Herman
Jay K. Footlik
Sara Ehrman
CONTACT:
Jay K. Footlik, x65283
Danny Wexler, x62930
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL:
Invitation Attached
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NIVIA GILLING asseciate CHOLACE
RABBI ALEXANDER M. SCHINDLER
UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS
PRESIDENT 838 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK. NY 10021-7064 (212)249-0100
August 11, 1994
4 Elul 5754
The President
Washington, DC
Dear Mr. President:
It is my great pleasure and privilege, as President of the
Union of American Hebrew Congregations, to invite you to
address our delegates at our 63rd General Assembly in
Atlanta, Georgia. This convention also marks my
retirement after twenty-three years as UAHC President and
it would be a personal honor as well to have you as part
of this gathering.
The most suitable time in terms of our schedule would be
during our Plenary Session on Sunday morning, December 3,
1995. My President's Message is delivered during our
Sabbath worship services on Saturday morning. Beyond that
time, if Sunday morning does not suit your schedule, we
would certainly be open and happy to accommodate your
requirements SO that our delegates would have the
privilege and pleasure of hearing from you during our
convention.
The Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) is the
nation's largest Jewish organization, comprised of 853
member-congregations and 1.3 Reform Jews throughout the
United States and Canada. We are now in the midst of
planning our 63rd General Assembly to be held in Atlanta,
Tuesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 3, 1995,
when some 4,000 delegates from across North America will
gather for five days of policy making decisions, worship
and study, as well as workshops of benefit to member
congregations.
We would be honored by your presence at our Biennial and I
can assure you an audience which is comprised of many,
many of your strong admirers, for ours is, after all, an
organization of great humanitarian and liberal views.
5-1994
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The President
August 9, 19943
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I would truly welcome the honor of introducing you to our
constituency. I do want to tell you something about the
UAHC, which I lead with pride. The UAHC fulfills the
mandate to encourage and aid the organization and
development of Reform congregations, promote Jewish
education, and enrich and intensify Jewish life. The UAHC
has a program of service to member-congregations that
covers virtually every aspect of synagogue life:
education, worship, youth and camping, synagogue
management, among others.
Our efforts in the area of social action are highly
regarded, as is the Religious Action Center in Washington
SO admirably directed by Rabbi David Saperstein, about
whom I need not tell you since you are well acquainted.
The leadership of the UAHC and I sincerely hope you will
be able to join us in Atlanta. We will be pleased to make
any arrangements required and can guarantee you a warm and
hearty welcome to our midst. It was our great honor and
pleasure to have Mrs. Clinton address our 1993 Biennial in
San Francisco and I am certain she can attest to the
extraordinary reception which she received from our
delegates.
It is my fond hope you will give serious consideration to
this invitation and I look forward to your affirmative
response.
with every good wish, I am
Sincerely,
Alexander M. Schindler
CC: Rabbi David Saperstein
Mr. B. J. Tanenbaum
David Wilhelm. Chairman
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Billy Webster
FROM:
Sara Ehrman, Senior Political Advisor
DATE:
October 31, 1994
RE:
Scheduling request from Union of American Hebrew Congregations
I recommend that the President attend this event which will attract more than 4,000 friendly
Jewish leaders. Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of their Washington Religious Action Center,
is a personal friend of the President's and the First Lady. This organization has been very
supportive of many of our issues.
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