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Collection: Deaver, Michael
Folder Title: Scheduling [Memos Dated]
April 1982
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
12 APRIL 1982
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
FROM: GREGORY 57 NEWELL
SUBJ: THE PRESIDENT'S SUMMARY SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 1982
The time accounted for herein does not include staff time,
personal time, private appointments, or travel time.
NSC
29 hours 50 minutes
30%
INTER-GOVERNMENTAL
12 hours 50 minutes
13%
PUBLIC LIAISON
10 hours 30 minutes
11%
PRESS
10 hours 20 minutes
10%
CABINET
9 hours 10 minutes
9%
POLITICAL
8 hours 30 minutes
8%
MISCELLANEOUS
7 hours 10 minutes
7%
(Includes Ft. Wayne, Indiana visit)
CONGRESSIONAL
6 hours 30 minutes
7%
ISSUES LUNCHEONS
2 hours 30 minutes
3%
VICE PRESIDENT
1 hour
1%
PERSONNEL
40 minutes
1%
COURTESY/PHOTOS
30 minutes
1%
Cysent to JAB MKD & WPC
on
4-13-82
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
APRIL 26, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MICHAEL A. MCMANUS
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED J. RYAN, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
SUBJ:
POSSIBLE EVENTS DURING AUGUST TRIP TO CALIFORNIA
As per your request, we have prepared this preliminary list of
possible events, or types of events, that could be considered
during the President's August trip to California.
At The Ranch
1. Perhaps due to privacy or spacial limitations, the President's
Ranch has not been fully utilized for purposes of holding
"working meetings" with individuals or small groups. We would
propose that during the August visit, the President meet with
the leadership or representatives of various groups for a
relaxed afternoon of frank "off the record" talks. This would
give him the opportunity to communicate his concerns for the
group's current situation and persuade the members to support
his efforts to improve their condition and the economy as a
whole. A determination as to which groups or individuals
should be included will depend on the progress of the President's
recovery programs at that time. As examples, we would consider
ethnics (particularly Hispanics because of California), small
business leaders, environmentalists and labor leaders.
These meetings could consist of one representative of each of
several groups or a small number from one specific group. The
notion underlying these "Domestic Summits" is that in an "off
the record" format with a small manageable group, the President
could but make his feelings known and win the group's support.
The press could be informed of the nature of each meeting taking
place and could cover the arrival/departure of the participants.
The underlying message from these "Domestic Summits" is that
Ronald Reagan is inviting them "into his home" to discuss their
major concerns and obtain their ideas for solving the problems.
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Possible Events during August trip to California
2. Because of the "down home" appearance of the Ranch, we may want
to consider a live Presidential Address to the Nation. This
will demonstrate that he has not gone on "vacation" from the
responsibilities of the Presidency. The casual surroundings of
the Ranch House may visually counteract the negative charges of
constant association with rich people in luxurious surroundings.
Activities in the vicinity of the Ranch
3. There are numerous historic missions established by the early
Spanish Explorers of California in the vicinity of the President's
Ranch. If the President were to drop by one of these missions
or attend a mission worship service, it would be very favorably
received by the ethnic Catholics, particular the Hispanics.
4. Within minutes of the ranch by helicopter, there are a number
of ranches and farms of all sizes growing a variety of crops.
California farmers have remained fairly supportive and a visit
to such a farm may serve to enhance the President's image within
the nation's agricultural community.
5.
Vandenberg Air Force Base is only a short ride by helicopter from
the President's ranch. Depending on what type of "signals" we
want to send at that time, the President may want to examine the
space shuttle or MX Missle facilities.
Apart from the military technology issues, the President may want
to join the military families on the base for a large picnic with
the children, pets, etc. This would serve to boost the moral of
those in the nation's military services.
Southern California
6. To demonstrate the success of the President's program to turn
around the economy, we could schedule a series of drop-bys of
Southern California businesses and development areas that have
been revitalized as a result of the administration's programs.
This might include one of the area's automobile production
facilities that has recently experienced greater productivity.
7. The Private Sector Initiatives Office informs us that they are
aware of a number of sites in Los Angeles where the private
sector has successfully assumed a role previously held by the
government in the areas of community services, education,
neighborhood development and job placement. A drop-by one or
more of these sites could be added to any Los Angeles visit
during the month. Or, if we want to highlite the success of
private sector involvement, the President could make a P.S.I.
swing including a visit to several such sites in one day.
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8. The Office of Public Liaison has proposed that while in Los
Angeles, the President visit the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. It
has a predominantly black congregation and the pastor, Reverend
E.V. Hill, is a strong supporter of the President and a member of
the Private Sector Initiatives Task Force.
9. The Public Liaison Office also strongly recommends that we accept
the invitation to address the annual convention of the V.F.W. in
Los Angeles, August 16-18.
10. Although it is a heavily travelled path for politicans, we may
want to consider the President's drop-by of Olvera Street.
This historic street in the heart of the Southern California
Mexican-American community.
11. While in Los Angeles, the President may want to accept the in-
vitation to be a guest or host of KABC radio's "Michael Jackson
Show". It is one of the premier radio talk shows in the country.
Or, as President Carter did, he may want to participate in a
nation wide telephone call-in show whereby callers, after an
initial screening, could ask questions and express their opinions
directly to the President.
12. To draw support for the Administration's Enterprize Zone program,
we may want to consider a "drop-by" of such a zone while in
Los Angeles.
Regional Travel
13. Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, located
approximately 100 miles from Portland, Oregon, have recently
completed a major hydroelectric plant. It is the only one of
its kind constructed by an Indian Tribe in the U.S., and was
built with the Tribes's own funds in addition to two loans to '
be paid off from the sale of power from the plant. This plant
will serve as a much needed boost to the energy resources of the
Pacific Northwest and will generate the equivalent to 134,000
barrels of oil each year.
The Warm Springs Indians have established their own community
service programs, court system and educational programs. They
have been supportive of the President and would very much like
to present him with an Indian peace bonnet and hold a special
ceremony in his honor. This could be tied in to a dedication
of the hydroelectric plant.
NOTE: We are currently gathering information on additional activities
in Oregon and other surrounding states which will be submitted
shortly.
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Possible Events during August trip to California
En Route To and From California
14. The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs requests that during
the President's trip across the country, a stop be made to
address at least one state legislature on the subject of New
Federalism.
NOTE: This a preliminary list of possible activities during
the August trip. We will be supplementing this list
with additional proposals when further responses are
received from those we have notified.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL McMANUS
FROM:
FAN SNODGRASS sstar
SUBJ:
POSSIBLE EVENTS WHILE ON THE WEST COAST IN AUGUST
TAKEN FROM INVITATIONS
EVENT
BACKGROUND
1. American Bar Association
104th Annual Meeting in San Franciso
August 5 - 12, staffing recommedations:
Fred Fielding - strongly recommends
Ed Meese - not high priority
Red Cavaney - good forum, not allies to President
Ed Rollins - good event while in California
2. San Francisco Bay Area
Open invitation, strongly considered in 1981,
Council
former speakers: Henry Kissinger, Gerald Ford
staffing recommendations: Craig Fuller -
good Private Sector Initiatives Group, supportive
Jim Rosebush - good for luncheon forum
Mike Deaver - use for California
3. Visit International Border
New Border Station which will not open until
Station at Otay Mesa
1984 south of San Diego. GSA stepping up
efforts to construct and will assist on any
ceremonial event in the 22 acre property.
4. Visit to Vandenberg Air
Vandenberg AFB is located in Northern Santa
Force Base, speak to
Barbara County. Involved in construction of
Cabrillo High School which
Space Shuttle and M-X Missle. The tour of the
is located on the Base
AFB would be by helicopter and the school which
has sent 29 graduates to West Point would have
350 students on hand to see the President.
5. Los Angeles World Affairs
Open inviation from 1981. NSC recommended last
Council
year. Good forum for Foreign Policy address,
and on the President's home turf. The President
is a long time member of the Council. He spoke
there in 1972 and again in 1978. Presidents
Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon have addressed the
Council and William French Smith asked that it
be considered.
6. Televised dialogue on
Open inviation to appear with groups of High
Station KEYT in Santa
School students on youth oriented subjects.
Barbara which is youth
No staffing done, simply put in pending file
oriented show
for consideration while in California.
7. Interview with LA
Long Standing request from Tom Plate.
Hearld Examiner
Staffing Recommendations: Lyn Nofziger highly
Continued West Coast invitations
EVENT
BACKGROUND
recommends. Much friendlier newspaper than
LA Times. Press - said do it next time in
California. Mr. Plate has written favorable
editorials on the President.
8.
American Soybean Association
In Minneapolis August 6-9. For stop on the
National Convention
way out to California. One of the largest
Commodity organizations and very supportive.
9.
American Legion Convention
Chicago, Illinois, August 26th. At this point
not condusive to the President's calendar.
The President spoke to them during the campaign.
Supportive of the Administration and could be
receptive crowd. No staffing done.
10. American GI Forum
Salt Lake City, Utah. August 13th. Very supp-
ortive Hispanic Veterans organization. Will
have 5,000 in attendance. No staffing done.
NOTE:
These are only the suggestions from invitations. The creative events will
follow. Other offices will be submitting their ideas as well.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 27, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL A. McMANUS
FROM:
FAN SNODGRASS
Fan
SUBJ:
Possible side trips while the President is in
California in August
In researching some of the areas and populace of the country
that are hardist hit by the recession, several groups stand out.
In the latest Harris Survey, the President receives a high negative
rating from Hispanics - 65%, the elderly - 61%, Farmers - 61%, etc.
Without having to travel too far from the California area and yet
visiting other states in which these groups comprise a large part
of the consituency, I would have a few suggestions.
OREGON
Oregon's largest industry is the Forest Products Industry. While
this industry is heavily affected by the recesssion - 25% unemployment,
the President is still popular with the people of the Beaver State and
his visit could greatly improve his standing.
The President could leave Pt. Magu at about 10:00 am and be in
Eugene, Oregon in about two hours. He could then helicopter to
a logging operation in the heart of the Cascade Mountains and
see the loggers in daily operation, including a tree falling. They
could then sit down on trees and have a pail lunch. He then could
helicopter to a plywood sawmill and view their operation.
Because some of the foresters are independent and some large corporations,
I would suggest that we visit one of each so as not to offend the unionists.
Because it is such a rural area, we would not have the problems of picketers.
After the sawmill, I would suggest that he helicopter back into Eugene
and do a fundraiser for the Oregon Party benefiting chosen Congressional
candidates at the Valley River Inn. The Vice President had visited this
motel during the campaign and because the President will be in informal
clothes he could drop-by an informal outside reception and take care of
the state of Oregon before the political campaigning in the fall.
COLORADO
Colorado wheat farmers in the North East area of the state have also
been hard hit by the recession. They will harvest their wheat in July
and afterwards the harvest celebration begins. County fairs are part
of this celebration and the President could attend the Lincoln County
Fair, in Hugo, Colorado, about a 10 minute helicopter ride from Denver,
and watch the judging of the animals and the produce. He then could
helicopter to a nearby farm and other farmers in the area could gather
and have a cookout and discuss this years harvest. The best dates for
this trip would be August 13 or 14. The County Fair is on both these
Continued side trips for August
ARIZONA
Arizona has the second largest elderly population next to Florida.
A great number of these people are in the retirement community of
Sun City. Approximately 35,000 people live in Sun City and 28,000
are registered Republicans. They voted for the President and like
most of the elderly, are very concerned about Social Security,
Medicare, Medicaid, etc. These people are all retired business people
and many of them are living on their Social Security checks.
This would be the only trip in which I would suggest the President
give a short speech. There are two large meeting arenas in Sun
City. One is the Sun Dome which seats 7,500 people. This may be
too large. The other is the Sun Dial. It seats 1,200 people. The
President could visit the city, and talk to it's residents addressing
the concerns of the elderly. There could also be a question and answer
period. Another possiblity might be a luncheon in the Sun Dial. A
format of a town meeting with only the elderly would send a message
to this section of the population that indeed the President does care
about their concerns and is not afraid to visit them and take their
questions.
Because Arizona is so hot in August, an event in Sun City would have
to be inside.
CALIFORNIA
Because of the President's poor standing among the Hispanics and
the large concentration of this population in California, he would
be well served by an Hispanic event.
Lou Mariani is a farmer and rancher in California and has been a
longtime supporter of the President's. He grows nuts and fruits
in various parts of the state. About 200 miles north of Santa
Barbara is a farm and dried fruit processing plant in which he
employes some 200 Hispanics. In August the fruit will be out in
trays for drying, mostly apricots and prunes. There will be some
20,000 trays and would make for very good visuals. The Hispanic
workers could be invited to have a barbeque with their families at
the ranch with the President. Because most of the Hispanic community
are farm workers, aside from the business community, this would be
a human event in which the President would profit. Mr. Mariani would
be most happy to accomodate in any way. Anytime during the month of
August would be acceptable because the fruit will be drying. None of
these Hispanics are illegal aliens.
NOTE:
A political reception in each state (except California) would be
very helpful. We visited the state of Colorado twice last year
and did not do a fundraiser. This would alleviate any hard feelings
from the political operatives and take care of any candidates that
we might need to help in the fall.