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The original documents are located in Box 5, folder "1-12-76 League of Republican
Women of the District of Columbia Lunch" of the Betty Ford White House Papers,
1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 8, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
PETER SORUM
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Action Memo
Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-house invitation:
EVENT: Luncheon
GROUP: League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia
DATE: Monday, January 12, 1976
TIME: 11:30 Reception
12:00 Luncheon
PLACE: Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.
FORD R. GERALD LIBRARY
CONTACT: Mrs. Bruce E. Clark, President
O: 347-5113
H: 667-5109
PRESS: Ms. Dorese Bell, 966-4124
COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford was for many years an active member of the League
of Republican Women of the District of Columbia and will
attend their luncheon. She is also Honorary Chairman of
the luncheon. The luncheon is called the "Frankie Welch
Congressional Wives' Luncheon Style Show" and the
style show will be presented by Frankie Welch.
Preceding the luncheon will be a reception. Mrs. Ford
does not wish to spend a great deal of time at the
reception and feels that the thrust of her attention
should be upon the guests attending as opposed to the
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VIPs. I would think, however, that she might want to
drop by for quick photographs at the conclusion of the
reception. I might also mention that they are planning
to have a baby elephant ("Gabriel") which should make for
some enjoyable photographs. The file is attached.
Thank you.
C: BF Staff
GERALD R. FORD
Red Cavaney
William Nicholson
Max Friedersdorf
Gwen Anderson
Rex Scouten
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REGRET
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7-5113 - 5114
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
December 11, 1975
PRESIDENT
MRS. FRANK MEDICO
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Susan Porter
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
Appointment Secretary
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
The White House
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
Washington, D. C.
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. EUGENE C. RACCA
Dear Miss Porter:
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. SANDEL M. powell
Following our telephone conversation, I thought it
RECORDING SECRETARY
would be helpful to put in a letter the big plans
made for our fashion show and luncheon in the
MRS. GERARD F. MACDONALD
Mayflower Hotel ballroom, Monday, January 12th.
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
We are delighted to have the First Lady as our
MISS ANN BABINGTON
TREASURER
Honorary Chairman and the League is most hopeful
she will make every effort to attend as our distin-
MRS. H. N.
guished guest. We do need her help.
ASSISTANT TREASURER
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
Since January is the first month of the new election
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
year, the League plans to make this an important
MISS THERESE KARGER
kickoff event to rally women to work extra hard for
ASSISTANT
the victory of Republican candidates across the
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
country as well as in the District. The program
theme will be a call to all Republican women to
R.
FORD
DIRECTORS
rise up in the fighting "Spirit of 1976" to bring
in at the home-stretch Republicans in the upcoming
LIBRARY
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
MRS., CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
national and local elections.
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
MRS.
J.
WILLARD
MARRIOTT,
"It would be a great boost to our national effort if
MRS. RUSSELL E. SINGER
(GLADYS MONTGOMERY)
the First Lady could participate at the luncheon by
MISS EVELYN NEE
saying a few encouraging words perhaps four or
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
MRS. DOROTHY W.S. ragan
five minutes to build contagious enthusiasm among
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
Republican women, and to make them know the important
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
role they play in final victory for our candidates.
MRS. barbara D. DIMOCK
Advance publicity is vitally important to create a
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
solid turnout for our "Spirit of 1976" luncheon.
As I mentioned to you, the Wildlife Reserve in Largo,
Maryland just happens to have a wonderful baby elephant
named "Gabriel". The Director, William Natter, Jr.,
said it is quite possible to bring to the driveway of
the White House this charming rascal, with your
permission of course.
We would deeply appreciate it if a brief picture session
could be worked into Mrs. Ford's schedule before or
after the Christmas holiday in very early January.
Our publicity chairman, Dorese Bell, (a former White House
Correspondent for Mutual Broadcasting System), will follow
through on any arrangements. She may be reached at
966-4124.
May I warmly express on behalf of the League our genuine
desire to have the First Iady as our distinguished guest.
We anticipate our kickoff event with fashions by Frankie
Welch to be a hearty sendoff for successful Republicans
nationwide during this upcoming election year. Over
eight hundred Republican supporters as well as Cabinet,
Congressional and Ambassadorial wives are expected to
attend.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
CC: Sheila Weidenfeld
BEC/db
FORD d LIBRARY GERALD
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7-5113 - 5114
November 19, 1975
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
PRESIDENT
MRS. frank MEDICO
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. eugene C. RACCA
Mrs. Ford
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
The White House
MRS. SANDEL M. powell
Washington, D. C.
RECORDING SECRETARY
Dear Mrs. Ford:
MRS. GERARD F. MACDONALD
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
I do wish to thank you most sincerely for your graciousness
MISS ANN BABINGTON
in accepting the Honorary Chairmanship for our Frankie Welch
TREASURER
Congressional Wives' Luncheon Style Show.
MRS. H. N. MISENHEIMER
ASSISTANT TREASURER
The League is most appreciative of your kindness and we
are looking forward to having you with us if it is at all
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
possible for you to do so,
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
MISS THERESE KARGER
We will be in touch with you in the very near future as
ASSISTANT
to the progress we are making on our Style Show.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Again, our many thanks.
DIRECTORS
Sincerely,
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR.
MRS. russell E. SINGER
Phyllis Mrs Bruce Edmund M.Clark Clark
(GLADYS MONTGOMERY)
MISS EVELYN NEE
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President
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
MRS. DOROTHY W.S. RAGAN
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
GERALD R. FOR
MRS. barbara D. DIMOCK
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
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January 12, 1976
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November 13, 1975
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Dear Mrs. Clark,
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How much I appreciated your gracious letter
telling of plans for the Frankie welch Congressional
lives' Luncheon Style Show and inviting me
to serve as Honorary Chairman. Although I do
not yet know whether my January schedule will
permit me to be with you, it would be a special
pleasure to have my name listed in this way
reflecting my admiration for the efforts 06
this organization. I am also grateful for this
opportunity to convey mg Congratulations to
you on your recent presidency and the accomplish-
ments of the League 06 Republican Women of the
District of Columbia in increasing the membership
of the League.
with encouragement to all who are working
toward the success 06 this occasion and my
warmest best wishes,
Sincerely,
/5/ Betty Ford
GERALD R. FORD
Mrs. Eruce Edmund Clark
President
League of Republican Women
06 the District of Columbia
1130 Seventeenth Street, Northwest
Washington, D. C. 20036
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BF Pending To Consider (January 12, 1976, Mayflower Hotel)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mrs. Ford,
You are invited to have your name
listed as Honorary Chairman of the
Frankie Welch Congressional Wives' Luncheon
Style Show to be given by the League of
Republican Women of the District of Columbia
on January 12th at the Mayflower Hotel
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LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SUITE 310, 1130 SEVENTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036
DI 7-5113 5114
October 27, 1975
MRS. BRUCE E. CLARK
PRESIDENT
MRS. EUGENE C. RACCA
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. FRANK MEDICO
Mrs. Ford
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
The White House
MRS. ROY E. JAMES
Washington, D. C. 20006
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. L. WILLIAM BONSIB
Dear Mrs. Ford:
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
MRS. SAMUEL M. POWELL
In just one month we have brought the League of Republican Women
RECORDING SECRETARY
of D. C. to life again. For October and November we have had a
MRS. GERALD F. MAcDONALD
steady stream of new members and reinstatements as you will notice
ASSISTANT
RECORDING SECRETARY
from our November Bulletin which is enclosed.
MISS ANN BABINGTON
TREASURER
Among our outstanding programs for the year, first priority is
given to our "Frankie Welch Congressional Wives' Luncheon Style
MRS. H. N. MISENHEIMER
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Show" to be staged at the Mayflower Hotel Ballroom on January 12th.
MISS EDNA BEACHLEY
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
You are cognizant of our project, I am sure, through your dis-
MISS THERESE KARGER
cussion with Frankie regarding your Michigan Scarf and your conver-
ASSISTANT
sations with Mrs. Weidenfeld regarding the famous Bicentennial Scarf.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
In June of this year, as President of the Charles N. Crittenten bene-
DIRECTORS
fit, I asked you to be my Honorary Chairman and you were gracious
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
in consenting to do this.
MRS. CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT
MRS. CASEY M. JONES
MRS. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR.
I am now your recently elected President of the League of Republican
MRS. ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY
MISS EVELYN NEE
Women of which you were a recent Director.
MRS. PIERRE M. PURVES
MRS. DOROTHY W.S. RAGAN
MRS. A. G. RONHOVDE
Will you please once again honor me by allowing us to use your name
MISS ROBERTA VAN BEEK
as our gracious Honorary Chairman for the January event, and in
addition put a circle around the January date to also be present at
MRS. BARBARA D. DIMOCK
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
our function. We would be so very delighted and appreciative.
We are expecting 800 guests and with your support the Style Show
will certainly be a noteworthy success.
We are anticipating your affirmative support in our League'
GERALD R. FORD
endeavor.
Fondly,
Phylles Mrs. Bruce Edmund Clark
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President H:667-5100,
To the attention of Mrs. Weidenfeld.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. FORD
VIA:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
PETER SORUM
SUBJECT:
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE
D.C. LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
Mayflower Hotel
Monday, January 12, 1976
Attached at TAB A is the proposed schedule for the subject event.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
BACKGROUND
The League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia
begins 1976 with a "Bicentennial Salute to Fashion" featuring
creations by Frankie Welch. You are Honorary Chairman of
this event having been an active member of the organization for
many years.
PROGRAM
The Host Committee has asked that you make brief remarks prior
to the fashion show which has been scheduled. They also asked if
you would personally award the first door prize, an autographed
picture of the First Family, which you donated. I advised Mrs.
Clark, your hostess, that you would discuss this with her during
the luncheon and decide at that time whether this would be appro-
priate prior to your departure.
FORD LIBRARY
TAB
A
GE GERALD
FORD of LIBRARY
1/9/76
5:05 pm
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
MRS. FORD'S PARTICIPATI ON IN THE
D.C. LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
Mayflower Hotel
Monday, January 12, 1976
11:55 am
Mrs. Ford boards motorcade on South Grounds.
MOTORCADE DEPARTS South Grounds en route
Mayflower Hotel (DeSalles Street Entrance).
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
12:00 noon
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Mayflower Hotel.
Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Mr. Steve Harper, Senior Assistant
Manager, Mayflower Hotel
Mrs. Ford proceeds to ballroom entrance to greet
Mrs. Bruce Clark, President, D.C. League of
Republican Women.
12:05 pm
Announcement
12:05 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Mrs. Clark, proceeds
to Head Table and remains standing for invocation.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 600
NOTE: Mrs. Ford will be
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seated second seat, stage right.
Mrs. Clark will be on her left
and Mrs. Barbara Dimock will
be on her right.
12:07 pm
Invocation sung by Mrs. Richard E.
Marriott.
12:10 pm
Welcoming remarks by Mrs. Clark.
12:12 pm
Greeting by Mrs. Eugene Racca, Luncheon
Chairman.
- 2 -
12:15 pm
Luncheon is served.
1:15 pm
Luncheon concludes.
1:16 m
Remarks by Mrs. Clark concluding in the
introduction of Mrs. Ford.
1:20 pm
Mrs. Ford's remarks.
FULL PRESS COVERAGE
1:23 pm
Remarks conclude.
Mrs. Ford returns to her seat.
1:24 pm
Fashion Show by Frankie Welch begins.
2:25 pm
Fashion Show concludes.
NOTE: Mrs. Ford may choose
to award the first door prize
prior to departing.
2:27 pm
Mrs. Ford departs Head Table en route motorcade
for boarding.
2:30 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Mayflower Hotel en route
South Grounds.
[Driving time: 5 minutes]
2:35 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES South Grounds.
FORD & GERALD LIBRACK
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY. JANUARY 12, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ford is the Honorary Chairman of the League of Republican Women of
the District of Columbia's luncheon which she will attend at the Mayflower Hotel
today at 12:00 Noon in the Grand Ballroom.
Approximately 600 will attend including representatives of Women's Republican clubs
from the Metropolitan area.
There will be a fashion show after the luncheon which will be narrated by
Frankie Welch of Alexandria, Virginia. The models will be wives of members
of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Seated at the head table with Mrs. Ford will be: Mrs. Bruce Clark, Mrs. David
Mathews, Mrs. Mary Louise Smith, Mrs. Patricia Lindh, Mrs. Frank Medico,
Mrs. Roy James, Mrs. Eugene Racca, Mrs. Barbara Dimmock, Mrs. L. William
Bonsib, Mrs. Richard E. Marriott and Mrs. Marjorie Ward Lynch.
# # # #
Press Pick-Up: 11:40 AM
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