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A proposed political budget for the White House in 1972, especially relating to the campaign. 9 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], 2/29/1972
From Bull to Chapin RE: estimating the cost of the 1972 campaign. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/17/1972
From Bull to Chapin RE: estimating the cost of the 1972 campaign. Duplicates of the financial pages are included. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/17/1972
A proposed political budget for the White House in 1972, especially relating to the campaign. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Financial Records], 2/29/1972
From Bull to Kehrli RE: the political budget for 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 1/21/1972
Budget proposal for the months before the Republican National Convention in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
Projected budget for the First Family prior to the Republicacn National Convention in 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
From Bull to Kehrli RE: the political budget for 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 1/21/1972
Monthly expense analysis for the months of 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
From Chapin to Bull RE: recent RNC budget figures and the proposed 1972 budget. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 1/12/1972
From Chapin to unknown RE: Republican National Convention budget figures. Hanwritten response added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/12/1971
From Chapin to Brown RE: a proposed budget for 1971. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/31/1970
Monthly expense analysis for an unknown year. 3 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
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A proposed political budget for the White House in 1972, especially relating to the campaign. 9 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], 2/29/1972
From Bull to Chapin RE: estimating the cost of the 1972 campaign. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/17/1972
From Bull to Chapin RE: estimating the cost of the 1972 campaign. Duplicates of the financial pages are included. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/17/1972
A proposed political budget for the White House in 1972, especially relating to the campaign. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Financial Records], 2/29/1972
From Bull to Kehrli RE: the political budget for 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 1/21/1972
Budget proposal for the months before the Republican National Convention in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
Projected budget for the First Family prior to the Republicacn National Convention in 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
From Bull to Kehrli RE: the political budget for 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 1/21/1972
Monthly expense analysis for the months of 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
From Chapin to Bull RE: recent RNC budget figures and the proposed 1972 budget. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 1/12/1972
From Chapin to unknown RE: Republican National Convention budget figures. Hanwritten response added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/12/1971
From Chapin to Brown RE: a proposed budget for 1971. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/31/1970
Monthly expense analysis for an unknown year. 3 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
Monthly expense analysis for an unknown year. Attached to the first page of the document is a memo from Brown to Chapin. 3 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Financial Records], no date
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2/29/1972
White House Staff
Financial Records
A proposed political budget for the White
House in 1972, especially relating to the
campaign. 9 pgs.
1
47
8/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Bull to Chapin RE: estimating the cost
of the 1972 campaign. 5 pgs.
1
47
8/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Bull to Chapin RE: estimating the cost
of the 1972 campaign. Duplicates of the
financial pages are included. 9 pgs.
1
47
2/29/1972
Campaign
Financial Records
A proposed political budget for the White
House in 1972, especially relating to the
campaign. 9 pgs.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Page 1 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
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Document Description
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47
2/29/1972
Campaign
Financial Records
A proposed political budget for the White
House in 1972, especially relating to the
campaign. 9 pgs.
1
47
1/21/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Bull to Kehrli RE: the political budget
for 1972. 1 pg.
1
47
White House Staff
Financial Records
Budget proposal for the months before the
Republican National Convention in 1972. 1
pg.
1
47
White House Staff
Financial Records
Projected budget for the First Family prior to
the Republicacn National Convention in
1972. 2 pgs.
1
47
1/21/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Bull to Kehrli RE: the political budget
for 1972. 1 pg.
Monday, September 20, 2010
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White House Staff
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Monthly expense analysis for the months of
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1
47
1/12/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Chapin to Bull RE: recent RNC budget
figures and the proposed 1972 budget. 1 pg.
1
47
12/12/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Chapin to unknown RE: Republican
National Convention budget figures.
Hanwritten response added by unknown. 1
pg.
1
47
12/31/1970
White House Staff
Memo
From Chapin to Brown RE: a proposed
budget for 1971. 1 pg.
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47
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White House Staff
Financial Records
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Monday, September 20, 2010
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White House Staff
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Monthly expense analysis for an unknown
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document is a memo from Brown to Chapin.
3 pgs.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Page 4 of 4
Revised: 2/29/72
Political Budget for 1972
Principal Categories of Expense
Transportation
Advancemen:
Campaign
Convention
WHCA
Promotional Expenses
The Event
Miscellaneous
*
*
*
*
*
Miscellaneous Facts and Figures
(a) Air transportation expenses - 1970 (Oct. and Nov. ):
President, First Family, A.G., Bob Finch - $105,000
(excluding food and beverage of approximately $4, 000).
(b)
There was a charge only for the principal's (i.e., President
or First Family member) aircraft.
(c)
Backup plane should not be used for political purposes or
carry any political people. However, when the Spirit of '76
is used politically, it can carry anyone the President wants
whether it be a County Chairman or U.S. Senator.
I
- 2
(d)
Cost breakdown of planes:
C-137 (e.g., #26000) - $1173/hour
Jet Star - $365/hour
Convair - $290/hour
Helicopters - $260/hour
(e)
If any aircraft other than the President's aircraft is used for
political purposes, which by law it should not, theoretically
we should be charged the commercial rate. For a C-137 this
would be $3,000 per hour.
(f)
In 1968 the President travelled to 79 cities, covering 50, 083 air miles.
Assumptions
(a)
Much of the time members of the First Family will be
doing their political travelling independently, utilizing
separate aircraft.
(b)
For planning purposes, we can figure 50% of the 1968 activity
which comes out to 40 cities and 25,000 miles.
(c)
Although theoretically most of the costs of an event are borne
by the locals, 60% ends up being paid by the National Committee.
(d)
All Presidential travel up until the Convention is non-political.
*
*
*
*
*
*
I
- 3
Expense Estimate - 1972
Transportation Expense
(a)
Spirit of '76 - (25, 000 miles) -
50: hours at $1173/hour:
$ 58,650
(b)
Food and beverage:
10,000
( (c)
Mrs. Nixon (10,000 miles, 20 hrs. ):
7,300
JetStar (
$365/
( (d)
Julie (10,000 miles, 20 hrs. ):
7,300
Hour
(
( (e)
Tricia (10,000 miles, 20 hrs.):
7,300
(f)
Helicopters ($260/hour - 25 hrs.):
6,500
(g) Busses:
1,500
Total $ 98,550
- 4 -
Advancemen Expense - 1972
Campaign
Assumption:
Average advance - 6 days
Average number of advancemen - 3
Airfare - round trip - (average):
$ 200
Following expenses per day:
Hotel (6 days - $50/day):
300
Car Rental (6 days - $25/day):
150
Office equipment:
50
Telephone:
15
Miscellaneous (tips, taxies) -
(6 days at $10/day):
60
Personal (6 days at $25/day):
150
$ 925 per advance
x3 advancemen
$2,775 X 40 stops
Campaign Advancemen - Total $111,000
Convention - August 21-25
July 15-Aug. 25 (41 days) - 5 Advancemen
205 Advanceman Days
August 1-25 (25 days) - 5 Advancemen
125 Advanceman Days
August 16-25 (10 days) - 20 Advancemen
200 Advanceman Days
Total
530 Advanceman Days
$ 95/day
Daily expenses for all advancemen:
$50,350
Transportation ($200 - 30 advancemen):
6,000
Total Advancemen costs for Convention - -
$56,350
Advanceman costs/day
Hotel -
$50
Personal -
25
Tips & Taxics - 10
Miscellaneous - 10
$95/day/advanceman
CAMPAIGN ADVANCEMEN:
$111,000
CONVENTION ADVANCEMEN:
56,350
TOTAL ADVANCEMEN
$167,350
$ 167,350
- 5 -
WHCA Expense - 1972
For political purposes, the local Committee bears the cost for
audio-visual only. As President, we are entitled to radio and
telephone support. The range for audio-visual would be $2,000 -
$3,000 per event. $2500 for a workable average.
40 cities at $2500 apiece: $100,000
Total: $100,000
- 6 -
Promotional Expenses (50% reduction applies) - 1972
(a) Handbills & Tickets -
($4,000/event - 40 events):
$160,000
(b) Telephone (25 phones - 3 days) -
($750/event - 40 events):
30,000
(c) Radio, TV advertising and
Newspaper advertising -
($1500/event - 40 events):
60,000
(d) Invitations -
($1750/event - 20 events):
35,000
(e) Miscellaneous (e.g., sound
trucks) -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
$325,000
-50%
Total $162,500
- 7 -
The Event Expense (50% reduction applies) - 1972
(a) Hall rentals -
($1200/event - 40 events):
$ 48,000
(b) Platform construction -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
(c) Bands - ($200/event - 20 events):
4,000
(d) Color materials -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
(e) Courtesy ushers -
($1500/event - 40 events):
60,000
(f) Miscellaneous -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
$232,000
-50%
Total $116,000
- 8
Miscellaneous - 1972
Gifts:
$ 15,000
Donations:
(a) $200/cvent - 35 events - $7,000
42,000
(b) $7,000/event - 5 events - $35,000
Salaries: (10 men for 2 months -
$1500/month):
30,000
Total $87,000
- 9 -
Total Political Budget for 1972
Transportation
$ 98,550
Advancemen
167,350
WHCA
100,000
Promotional Expenses
162,500
The Event
116,000
Miscellaneous
87,000
TOTAL
$ 731,400
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
EYES ONLY
WASHINGTON
August 17, 1972
3:20 p.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT L.' CHAPIN
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
#
RE:
Financial Estimate - 1972 Political Campaign
In February of 1972 we submitted a political budget that totalled
$731, 400. This was based upon 40 political stops (copy of Feb. '72
Budget attached).
Dave Parker's proposed campaign plan is in rough form, understandably,
so it is virtually impossible to determine how many of those events
will be fullscale political events. For purposes of the estimate contained
herein, I figured 28 of the cities would be "fullscale political events"
that require full promotion, sound system, a full advance, etc.
Transportation is treated as a separate issue and you will note by
comparison that we will be flying more hours on S. '76 than originally
anticipated, even though we are having fewer events. I don't know why,
and the S. '76 estimate is just that--an estimate.
"Special Events" are those which are other than political rallies-
political dinners, fund-raisers, receptions.
As you will see on the final sheet, we are approximately $1/4 million
below our February estimate, but I must emphasize that this estimate
is based on very, very, sketchy information.
Cost for Average Fullscale Political Event
Advancemen
($925/advanceman - 3 advancemen/stop
$ 2,775
WHCA
(50% reduction considered)
$ 1,250
Promotional Expenses
(50% reduction applies)
$ 4,060
Event Expenses
$ 2,900
Miscellaneous
$ 2,175
Total Per Event
$ 13,160
Transportation Costs
S.'76 - 70 hours at $1130/hour
$ 79,100
Helicopter - 35 hours at $260/hour
$ 9,100
Jet Star
(Mrs. Nixon, Julie
and Tricia) - 60 hours at $365/hour
(Previously budgeted)
$ 21,900
Busses (Previously budgeted)
$ 1,500
Total
$ 111,600
Special Events
Celebrities Reception
$ 2,000
2 W.H. Political Dinners at $5,000 each $ 10,000
Advance expenses for other events
(e.g., N.Y.C. and L.A. fund-raisers)
$ 5,550
Total
$ 17,550
Total Political Expense Estimate for 1972
(Based on Parker's Rough Planning Schedule)
Transportation
$ 111,600
Fullscale Political Events - 28 at $13,160 each
$ 368,480
Special Events
$ 17,550
Total
$ 497,630
Political budget submitted
February 29, 1972
(based on 40 fullscale events):
$ 731,400
Difference:
+ $ 233,770
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
EYES ONLY
WASHINGTON
August 17, 1972
3:20 p.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT L.' CHAPIN
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
IX
RE:
Financial Estimate - 1972 Political Campaign
In February of 1972 we submitted a political budget that totalled
$731, 400. This was based upon 40 political stops (copy of Feb. '72
Budget attached).
Dave Parker's proposed campaign plan is in rough form, understandably,
SO it is virtually impossible to determine how many of those events
will be fullscale political events. For purposes of the estimate contained
herein, I figured 28 of the cities would be "fullscale political events"
that require full promotion, sound system, a full advance, etc.
Transportation is treated as a separate issue and you will note by
comparison that we will be flying more hours on S. '76 than originally
anticipated, even though we are having fewer events. I don't know why,
and the S. '76 estimate is just that an estimate.
"Special Events" are those which are other than political rallies
political dinners, fund-raisers, receptions.
As you will see on the final sheet, we are approximately $1/4 million
below our February estimate, but I must emphasize that this estimate
is based on very, very, sketchy information.
Cost for Average Fullscale Political Event
Advancemen
($925/advanceman - 3 advancemen/stop
$ 2,775
WHCA
(50% reduction considered)
$ 1,250
Promotional Expenses
(50% reduction applies)
$ 4,060
Event Expenses
$ 2,900
Miscellaneous
$ 2,175
Total Per Event
$ 13,160
Transportation Costs
S.'76 - 70 hours at $1130/hour
$ 79,100
Helicopter - 35 hours at $260/hour
$ 9,100
Jet Star
(Mrs. Nixon, Julie
and Tricia) - 60 hours at $365/hour
(Previously budgeted)
$ 21,900
Busses (Previously budgeted)
$ 1,500
Total
$ 111,600
Special Events
Celebrities Reception
$ 2,000
2 W.H. Political Dinners at $5,000 each $ 10,000
Advance expenses for other events
(e.g., N.Y.C. and L.A. fund-raisers)
$ 5,550
Total
$ 17,550
Total Political Expense Estimate for 1972
(Based on Parker's Rough Planning Schedule)
Transportation
$ 111,600
Fullscale Political Events - 28 at $13,160 each
$ 368,480
Special Events
$ 17,550
Total
$ 497,630
Political budget submitted
February 29, 1972
(based on 40 fullscale events):
$ 731,400
Difference:
+ $ 233,770
Cost for Average Fullscale Political Event
Advancemen
($925/advanceman - 3 advancemen/stop
$ 2,775
WHCA
(50% reduction considered)
$ 1,250
Promotional Expenses
(50% reduction applies)
$ 4,060
Event Expenses
$ 2,900
Miscellaneous
$ 2,175
Total Per Event
$ 13,160
Transportation Costs
S.'76 - 70 hours at $1130/hour
$ 79,100
Helicopter - 35 hours at $260/hour
$ 9,100
Jet Star
(Mrs. Nixon, Julie
and Tricia) - 60 hours at $365/hour
(Previously budgeted)
$ 21,900
Busses (Previously budgeted)
$ 1,500
Total
$ 111,600
Special Events
Celebrities Reception
$ 2,000
2 W.H. Political Dinners at $5,000 each $ 10,000
Advance expenses for other events
(e.g., N.Y.C. and L.A. fund-raisers) $ 5,550
Total
$ 17,550
Total Political Expense Estimate for 1972
(Based on Parker's Rough Planning Schedule)
Transportation
$ 111,600
Fullscale Political Events - 28 at $13,160 each
$ 368,480
Special Events
$ 17,550
Total
$ 497,630
Political budget submitted
February 29, 1972
(based on 40 fullscale events):
$ 731,400
Difference:
+ $ 233,770
Revised: 2/29/72
Political Budget for 1972
Principal Categories of Expense
Transportation
Advancemen:
Campaign
Convention
WHCA
Promotional Expenses
The Event
Miscellaneous
*
*
*
*
*
Miscellaneous Facts and Figures
(a)
Air transportation expenses - 1970 (Oct. and Nov.):
President, First Family, A.G., Bob Finch - $105,000
(excluding food and beverage of approximately $4, 000).
(b)
There was a charge only for the principal's (i.e., President
or First Family member) aircraft.
(c)
Backup plane should not be used for political purposes or
carry any political people. However, when the Spirit of '76
is used politically, it can carry anyone the President wants
whether it be a County Chairman or U.S. Senator.
- 2 -
(d)
Cost breakdown of planes:
C-137 (e.g., #26000) - $1173/hour
Jet Star - $365/hour
Convair - $290/hour
Helicopters - $260/hour
(e)
If any aircraft other than the President's aircraft is used for
political purposes, which by law it should not, theoretically
we should be charged the commercial rate. For a C-137 this
would be $3,000 per hour.
(f)
In 1968 the President travelled to 79 cities, covering 50, 083 air miles.
Assumptions
(a) Much of the time members of the First Family will be
doing their political travelling independently, utilizing
separate aircraft.
(b)
For planning purposes, we can figure 50% of the 1968 activity
which comes out to 40 cities and 25, 000 miles.
(c) Although theoretically most of the costs of an event are borne
by the locals, 60% ends up being paid by the National Committee.
(d) All Presidential travel up until the Convention is non-political.
*
*
*
*
*
t
- 3 -
Expense Estimate - 1972
Transportation Expense
(a)
Spirit of '76 - (25,000 miles) -
50 : hours at $1173/hour:
$ 58,650
(b)
Food and beverage:
10,000
( (c)
Mrs. Nixon (10,000 miles, 20 hrs.):
7,300
JetStar (
$365/
( (d)
Julie (10,000 miles, 20 hrs.):
7,300
Hour
(
( (e)
Tricia (10,000 miles, 20 hrs.):
7,300
(f)
Helicopters ($260/hour - 25 hrs.
6,500
(g) Busses:
1,500
Total $ 98,550
- 4 -
Advancemen Expense - 1972
Campaign
Assumption:
Average advance - 6 days
Average number of advancemen - 3
Airfare - round trip - (average):
$ 200
Following expenses per day:
Hotel (6 days - $50/day):
300
Car Rental (6 days - $25/day):
150
Office equipment:
50
Telephone:
15
Miscellaneous (tips, taxies) -
(6 days at $10/day):
60
Personal (6 days at $25/day):
150
$ 925 per advance
x3 advancemen
$2,775 X 40 stops
Campaign Advancemen - Total $111,000
Convention - August 21-25
July 15-Aug. 25 (41 days) - 5 Advancemen
205 Advanceman Days
August 1-25 (25 days) - 5 Advancemen
125 Advanceman Days
August 16-25 (10 days) - 20 Advancemen
200 Advanceman Days
Total
530 Advanceman Days
$ 95 day
Daily expenses for all advancemen:
$50,350
Transportation ($200 - 30 advancemen):
6,000
Total Advancemen costs for Convention - -
$56,350
Advanceman costs/day
Hotel -
$50
Personal -
25
Tips & Taxies - 10
Miscellaneous - 10
$95/day/advanceman
CAMPAIGN ADVANCEMEN:
$111,000
CONVENTION ADVANCEMEN:
56,350
TOTAL ADVANCEMEN
$167,350
$ 167,350
- 5 -
WHCA Expense - 1972
For political purposes, the local Committee bears the cost for
audio-visual only. As President, we are entitled to radio and
telephone support. The range for audio-visual would be $2,000 -
$3,000 per event. $2500 for a workable average.
40 cities at $2500 apiece: $100,000
Total: $100,000
- 6 -
Promotional Expenses
(50% reduction applies) - 1972
(a) Handbills & Tickets -
($4,000/event - 40 events):
$160,000
(b) Telephone (25 phones - 3 days) -
($750/event - 40 events):
30,000
(c) Radio, TV advertising and
Newspaper advertising -
($1500/event - 40 events):
60,000
(d) Invitations -
($1750/event - 20 events):
35,000
(e) Miscellaneous (e.g., sound
trucks) -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
$325,000
-50%
Total $162,500
- 7 -
The Event Expense (50% reduction applies) - 1972
(a) Hall rentals -
($1200/event - 40 events):
$ 48,000
(b) Platform construction -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
(c) Bands - ($200/event - 20 events):
4,000
(d) Color materials -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
(e) Courtesy ushers -
($1500/event - 40 events):
60,000
(f) Miscellaneous -
($ 1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
$232,000
-50%
Total $116,000
- 8 -
Miscellaneous - 1972
Gifts:
$ 15,000
Donations:
(a) $200/event 35 events - $7,000
42,000
(b) $7,000/event - 5 events - $35,000
Salaries: (10 men for 2 months -
$1500/month):
30,000
Total $87,000
- 9 -
Total Political Budget for 1972
Transportation
$ 98,550
Advancemen
167,350
WHCA
100,000
Promotional Expenses
162,500
The Event
116,000
Miscellaneous
87,000
TOTAL
$ 731,400
Revised: 2/29/72
Political Budget for 1972
Principal Categories of Expense
Transportation
Advancemen:
Campaign
Convention
WHCA
Promotional Expenses
The Event
Miscellaneous
*
Miscellaneous Facts and Figures
(a)
Air transportation expenses - 1970 (Oct. and Nov. ):
President, First Family, A.G., Bob Finch - $105,000
(excluding food and beverage of approximately $4, 000).
(b)
There was a charge only for the principal's (i.e., President
or First Family member) aircraft.
(c)
Backup plane should not be used for political purposes or
carry any political people. However, when the Spirit of '76
is used politically, it can carry anyone the President wants
whether it be a County Chairman or U.S. Senator.
- 2 -
(d)
Cost breakdown of planes:
C-137 (e.g., #26000) - $1173/hour
Jet Star - $365/hour
Convair - $290/hour
Helicopters - $260/hour
(e)
If any aircraft other than the President's aircraft is used for
political purposes, which by law it should not, theoretically
we should be charged the commercial rate. For a C-137 this
would be $3,000 per hour.
(f)
In 1968 the President travelled to 79 cities, covering 50, 083 air miles.
Assumptions
(a)
Much of the time members of the First Family will be
doing their political travelling independently, utilizing
separate aircraft.
(b)
For planning purposes, we can figure 50% of the 1968 activity
which comes out to 40 cities and 25, 000 miles.
(c) Although theoretically most of the costs of an event are borne
by the locals, 60% ends up being paid by the National Committee.
(d) All Presidential travel up until the Convention is non-political.
*
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- 3 -
Expense Estimate - 1972
Transportation Expense
(a)
Spirit of '76 - (25,000 miles) -
50: hours at $1173/hour:
$ 58,650
(b)
Food and beverage:
10,000
( (c)
Mrs. Nixon (10,000 miles, 20 hrs. ):
7,300
JetStar (
$365/
( (d)
Julie (10,000 miles, 20 hrs. ):
7,300
Hour
(
( (e)
Tricia (10,000 miles, 20 hrs. ):
7,300
(f)
Helicopters ($260/hour - 25 hrs.) ):
6,500
(g) Busses:
1,500
Total $ 98,550
I
- 4 -
Advancemen Expense - 1972
Campaign
Assumption:
Average advance - 6 days
Average number of advancemen - 3
Airfare - round trip - (average):
$ 200
Following expenses per day:
Hotel (6 days - $50/day):
300
Car Rental (6 days - $25/day):
150
Office equipment:
50
Telephone:
15
Miscellaneous (tips, taxies) -
(6 days at $10/day):
60
Personal (6 days at $25/day):
150
$ 925 per advance
x3 advancemen
$2,775 X 40 stops
Campaign Advancemen - Total $111,000
Convention - August 21-25
July 15-Aug. 25 (41 days) - 5 Advancemen
205 Advanceman Days
August 1-25 (25 days) - 5 Advancemen
125 Advanceman Days
August 16-25 (10 days) - 20 Advancemen
200 Advanceman Days
Total
530 Advanceman Days
$ 95/day
Daily expenses for all advancemen:
$50,350
Transportation ($200 - 30 advancemen):
6,000
Total Advancemen costs for Convention --
$56,350
Advanceman costs/day
Hotel -
$50
Personal -
25
Tips & Taxies - 10
Miscellaneous - 10
$95/day/advanceman
CAMPAIGN ADVANCEMEN:
$111,000
CONVENTION ADVANCEMEN:
56,350
TOTAL ADVANCEMEN
$167,350
$ 167,350
- 5
WHCA Expense - 1972
For political purposes, the local Committee bears the cost for
audio-visual only. As President, we are entitled to radio and
telephone support. The range for audio-visual would be $2,000 -
$3,000 per event. $2500 for a workable average.
40 cities at $2500 apiece: $100,000
Total: $100,000
- 6 -
Promotional Expenses (50% reduction applies) - 1972
(a) Handbills & Tickets -
($4,000/event - 40 events):
$160,000
(b) Telephone (25 phones - 3 days) -
($750/event - 40 events):
30,000
(c) Radio, TV advertising and
Newspaper advertising -
($1500/event - 40 events):
60,000
(d) Invitations -
($1750/event - 20 events):
35,000
(e) Miscellaneous (e.g., sound
trucks) -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
$325,000
-50%
Total $162,500
- 7 -
The Event Expense (50% reduction applies) - 1972
(a) Hall rentals -
($1200/event - 40 events):
$ 48,000
(b) Platform construction -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
(c) Bands - ($200/event - 20 events):
4,000
(d) Color materials -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
(e) Courtesy ushers -
($1500/event - 40 events):
60,000
(f) Miscellaneous -
($1000/event - 40 events):
40,000
$232,000
-50%
Total $116,000
- 8 -
Miscellaneous - 1972
Gifts:
$ 15,000
Donations:
(a) $200/event 35 events - $7,000
42,000
(b) $7,000/event - 5 events - $35,000
Salaries: (10 men for 2 months -
$1500/month):
30,000
Total $87,000
9 -
Total Political Budget for 1972
Transportation
$ 98,550
Advancemen
167,350
WHCA
100,000
Promotional Expenses
162,500
The Event
116,000
Miscellaneous
87,000
TOTAL
$ 731,400
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
ADMINISTRATIVELY
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
January 21, 1972
FOR:
BRUCE KEHRLI
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
Drs
RE:
Political Budget for 1972
Following is a breakdown of expenses for Presidential activities
for 1972. For your information, but not for distribution to any
outside individual, I am providing you copies of the bases for
compilation of each of the below listed categories and budgets:
Political Budget for 1972
Presidential Activities - Jan. 20 - Aug. 20
$
115,200.00
First Family Activities - Jan. 20 - Aug. 20
162,994.00
Advance Budget (Pre-Convention Seminar)
30,950.00
Convention and Campaign Activities
1,259,250.00
TOTAL $1,568,394.00
ADVANCE BUDGET PRIOR TO CONVENTION
The following is based on a projection of 15 domestic stops prior
to August 1, 1972
Assumption:
Average advance - 6 days
Average number of advancemen - 6
NOTE: Number of advancemen estimated high
because of training of new men.
Airfare:
$200.00 per trip (average) X 4 X 15
=
$ 12,000
Daily Expenses: Hotel
$50.00
Autos
$25.00
Personal
$25.00
Misc.
$20.00
$120.00 X 4 X 6 X 15
=
$ 43,200
Promotional
Printing $3,000.00 X 15
=
$45,000
Expenses:
Telephone $750.00 X 10
=
$ 7,500
Misc.
$500.00 X 15
=
$ 7,500
Total Advance Expenses:
$115,200
Seminar Expense:
The following is based on holding 5 seminars prior to June 1, each
seminar having 15 men invited and one grand refresher about mid
June for approximately 50 men.
Airfare:
12 men X 5 seminars X $200 per man
=
$ 12,000
50 men X 1 refresher X $200 per man
=
$ 10,000
Hotel:
120 men X 2 nights X $15.00/night
=
$ 3,600
Personal:
$15/day X 2 days X 120
=
$ 3,600
Refreshments & 5 X $200/seminar
=
$ 1,000
Reception:
1 Refresher
=
$
750
Total Seminar Expenses:
$ 30,950
TRAVEL BUDGET FOR FIRST FAMILY
PRIOR TO CONVENTION
The following budget is based on these assumptions:
A) Julie and Tricia making four trips per month, and
trips averaging two (2) hours flying time.
B) Mrs. Nixon, one trip per month, averaging three (3)
hours flying time.
EXPENSE ESTIMATE
Transportation:
A) Jetstar - -
Julie and Tricia (16 hrs/mo. X 6 mos. X $365/hr) = 35,040
B) C-137 (970, etc.)
Mrs. Nixon (3 hrs/mo X 6 mos. X $1173/hr) =
21,114
C) Busses (wild guess)
1,000
Total Transportation
$57,154.
Advancemen:
Assumption: Average advance three (3) days
Average number of advancemen: 2
Airfare - ($200/trip X 9 trips/mo X 6 mos X 2 A'men) 21,600
Hotel - - (54 advances X 3 day/advance X 2 A'men X
$50/day)
16,200
Autos - (54 X 3 X 2 X $25/day)
8,100
Personal - (54 X 3 X 2 X $25/day)
8,100
Misc. - (54 X 3 X 2 X $10/day)
3,240
$57,240
-2-
Promotional Expenses:
Printing:
$500 X 54 stops
27,000
Telephone: $300 X 54
16,200
Misc:
$100 X 54
5,400
48,600
TOTAL BUDGET:
$162,994.00
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
ADMINISTRATIVELY
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
January 21, 1972
FOR:
BRUCE KEHRLI
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
Dr
RE:
Political Budget for 1972
Following is a breakdown of expenses for Presidential activities
for 1972. For your information, but not for distribution to any
outside individual, I am providing you copies of the bases for
compilation of each of the below listed categories and budgets:
Political Budget for 1972
Presidential Activities - Jan. 20 - Aug. 20
$
115,200.00
First Family Activities - Jan. 20 - Aug. 20
162,994.00
Advance Budget (Pre-Convention Seminar)
30,950.00
Convention and Campaign Activities
1,259,250.00
TOTAL $1,568,394.00
Statement No. 2
MONTHLY EXPENSE ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Classification
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
Gifts
$10,087.19
$
$6,659.44
$
$11,603.05
$ 66.21
$ 473.51
$1,306.53
$ 2,511.10
Advancemen Costs
2,214.55
2,275.70
108.64
758.73
829.02
412.06
2,934.23
543.21
Printing
495.02
Hotel
441.55
553.97
69.18
Banner & Signs
240.00
Air Transportation
3,927.80
2,442.50
169.00
Other Transportation
89.50
Office Services
198.00
Photos
10,250.00
Office Supplies
390.37
315.34
168.48
TOTAL
$12,743.29
$6,757.47
$6,768.08
$3,072.87
$12,856.80
$895.23
$1,200.91
$4,498.74
$13,740.49
Statement No. 2
MONTHLY EXPENSE ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Classification
October
November
December
Gifts
$
$ 9,126.29
$ 5,024.80
Advancemen Costs
906.50
8,019.68
1,658.02
Printing
Hotel
1,457.10
Banner & Signs
Air Transportation
355.99
110,900.58
Other Transportation
60.00
72.50
Office Services
Photos
Supplies
484.00
$1,450.50
$19,031.56
$117,583.40
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
High Priority
January 12, 1972
12:30 p.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
STEVE BULL
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
H
Attached you will find the file concerning the budget figures
which I have used with the RNC over the last couple of years.
You will also find a covering memorandum from Bruce Kehrli
stating that he wants to have my best estimate as soon as
possible as to the figures for the current year - 1972.
Will you please look over the figures, talk with Ron Walker
and evaluate exactly what we have and what we are going to
need in terms of monies from the RNC over the next
12 months. As soon as you have some recommendations
drawn up in rough form, let's get together and then we can
meet with Bruce. We need to get on this just as soon as possible.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: 12/12
TO: Hitt
FROM:
Dwight L. Chapin
Please handle.
Please see me.
Other: Last year about this time
or in Nov.- A did a memo
re the Rep. NATE Com. Buget
$'s of would need- the memo
was to John Grown please
get a copy for me t
return with the attalad
Memo attached!
So A can work on X This
EXECUTIVE
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December 31, 1970
FG 6-11-1 /D chapin
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN R. BROWN
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
RE:
Republican National Committee Expenses for 1971 -
Estimate for Appointments Office
Following is my rough estimate of expenses which can be expected next year for
Presidential travel, advance man costs, promotion of events and arrangements, and
office gifts and photos.
1971 Political Use of Air Force One
$ 40,000.00
1971 Promotion of Events and Arrangements
100,000.00
1971 Advance Man Costs
25,500.00
1971 Official Gifts/Photos
24,500.00
TOTAL
$200,000.00
SPECIAL NOTE:
Once we have the complete figureddn
for 1970 expenditures, it may be possible
to revise the above figures somewhat.
We must continue to allow a large fund for
promotion of events and arrangements.
I expect that advance man costs will increase
tremendously as we move towards 1972.
Obviously, with the replacement of the official
photo and with the continued pace which the
President is following in terms of handing out
gifts, that budget must be increased.
FILES
Statement No. 2
MONTHLY EXPENSE ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Classification
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
Gifts
$10,087.19
$
$6,659.44
$
$11,603.05
$ 66.21
$ 473.51
$1,306.53
$ 2,511.10
Advancemen Costs
2,214.55
2,275.70
108.64
758.73
829.02
412.06
2,934.23
543.21
Printing
495.02
Hotel
441.55
553.97
69.18
Banner & Signs
240.00
Air Transportation
3,927.80
2,442.50
169.00
Other Transportation
89,50
Office Services
198.00
Photos
10,250.00
Office Supplies
390.37
315.34
168.48
TOTAL
$12,743.29
$6,757.47
$6,768.08
$3,072.87
$12,856.80
$895.23
$1,200.91
$4,498.74
$13,740.49
Statement No. 2
MONTHLY EXPENSE ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Classification
October
Gifts
$
Advancemen Costs
906.50
Printing
Hotel
Banner & Signs
Air Transportation
Other Transportation
60.00
Office Services
Photos
Supplies
484.00
$1,450.50
to
-
Name
Date
n. yotes
1/12/72
Statement No. 2
MONTHLY EXPENSE ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Classification
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
Gifts
$10,087.19
$
$6,659.44
$
$11,603.05
$ 66.21
$ 473.51
$1,306.53
$ 2,511.10
Advancemen Costs
2,214.55
2,275.70
108.64
758.73
829.02
412.06
2,934.23
543.21
Printing
495.02
Hotel
441.55
553.97
69.18
Banner & Signs
240.00
Air Transportation
3,927.80
2,442.50
169.00
Other Transportation
89.50
Office Services
198.00
Photos
10,250.00
Office Supplies
390.37
315.34
168.48
TOTAL
$12,743.29
$6,757.47
$6,768.08
$3,072.87
$12,856.80
$895.23
$1,200.91
$4,498.74
$13,740.49
(186
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO: Dwight Chapin
FROM:
JOHN BROWN
FYI
COMMENT Here 15 a
breakdown of your
Nov. figures. overall
you've spent 783,000 but
there 15 stick a $90,000 bill
for AF#1 that has at been
included.
Statement No. 2
MONTHLY EXPENSE ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Classification
October
November
Gifts
$
$ 9,126.29
Advancemen Costs.
906.50
8,019.68
Printing
Hotel
1,457.10
Banner & Signs
Air Transportation
355.99
Other Transportation
60.00
72.50
Office Services
Photos
Supplies
484.00
$1,450.50
$19,031.56