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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 14, 1997
Mr. David M. Paddock
Principal
Fairport High School
1358 Ayrault Road
Fairport, New York 14450
Dear Mr. Paddock:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend the
Second Annual Academic Excellence Dinner. The President has
asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, I am unable to make a commitment to your at
this time. Please be assured that I will keep your invitation on
file and will contact you if the President's schedule allows him
to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie S. theets
Stephanie S. Streett
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
FAIRPORT
FAIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL
David M. Paddock, Principal
SCHOOL
(716) 421-2100
FAX 421-4645
March 17. 1997
President William Clinton
Mrs. Hillary Clinton
The White House
HRC
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
CODY
Dear Mr. President and Mrs. Clinton,
Open.ins
It is with a deep sense of respect and admiration that I write this letter to both of you. As the principal at
Fairport High School, in Fairport, New York, I am honored to invite you to the Second Annual Academic
Excellence Dinner at Fairport High School on the evening of October 8, 1997. The occasion will honor
approximately 100 of the top scholars from our student body of 1600 students.
Fairport High School is the top high school in New York State (at least according to this administrator).
In fact I have even been known to tell in-coming sophomores that they are entering the "best high school
in America." The truth is, I actually believe that, so I am not shy about proclaiming it! I realize how
important education is to both of you and sincerely hope you can join us as we celebrate academic
excellence at Fairport High School next fall.
Last year, at our inaugural dinner, my friend and fellow Democrat Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was
the main speaker and we would be honored if both of you could say a few words to what we consider to be
the next generation of America's best and brightest. As a suburb of Rochester, with many Eastman Kodak
children in our school, I also have invited Kodak CEO George Fisher to attend and speak that evening. In
fact, Fairport High School and Kodak have a unique partnership in the F.I.R.S.T. ( For Inspiration &
Recognition of Science and Technology) program in which Kodak engineers and FHS student designed
and built a robot to compete in a national engineering competition.
I have enclosed our school profile with this letter for your review. Obviously, I am aware of your immense
responsibilities and schedules, however I see this as an opportunity for both of you to demonstrate your
strong support of education in a school that works! I look forward to receiving your reply and hope that at
least one if not both of you are able to attend this important event. Either way, thank you for your
consideration and all that you both have done and continue to do for the young people in our country.
Sincerely,
David M. Paddock
Principal
cc: Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
1358 AYRAULT ROAD
FAIRPORT, NEW YORK 14450
Statistical Summary - Class of 1996
Graduation Requirements
College Attendance
Subject
Local Diploma
Regents Diploma
90% of students will attend college
English
4 Units
4 Units (Regents level or higher)
65% of students will attend 4 yr. college
Social Studies
4 Units
4 Units (Regents level or higher)
25% of students will attend 2 yr. college
Mathematics
2 Units
2 Units (Regents level or higher)
Science
2 Units
2 Units (Regents level or higher)
Foreign Language
See Below
Graduates of the class of 1996 may be found on 125 different
3 Units (Regents level or higher)
Health
1/2 Unit
1/2 Unit
college campuses this fall.
Art or Music
1 Unit
1 Unit
Major Sequence/
5 1/2 Units
2 1/2 Units
SAT Percentiles
Electives (see below)
Math
Verbal
Total
19 Units +
19 Units +
700-800
5%
5%
Physical Educ.
Physical Educ.
600-699
24%
18%
500-599
37%
39%
Physical Education: Students are required to successfully
400-499
29%
31%
participate in Physical Education each year they are in school prior
300-399
5%
6%
to graduation - four (4) years maximum.
200-299
0%
1%
Foreign Language: Students are required to have completed
SAT Verbal Mean = 531
two units of study of a second language, other than English, by the
SAT Math Mean
= 540
end of their freshman year.
ACT Percentiles
Art and/or Music: The following will satisfy the one credit Art/
Science
Music requirement.
English
Math
Reading
Reasoning
Composite
Art & Music in Our Lives
1
27-36
21%
30%
33%
28%
28%
Studio Art
1
22-26
35%
34%
31%
44%
38%
Orchestra, Chorus, Band
1
19-21
16%
23%
15%
20%
22%
Theater I
1
1-18
28%
12%
21%
8%
13%
Design and Drawing for Production
1
Theory of Music
1
ACT Composite Mean - 23.7
Major Sequence: In addition to the required credits, students
National Merit Scholarship Program
pursuing either a local diploma or Regents diploma must complete
a sequence requirement as follows:
Number of commended students = 12
(a) Two 3-unit sequences in Art, Business, Foreign Language,
Number of semifinalists = 2
Home Economics, Mathematics, Music, Occupational
Number of finalists = 2
Education, Science, or Technology.
OR
Class of 1997
(b) One 3-unit sequence in the areas listed in (a) above and one
Rank by Decile
5-unit sequence in English or Social Studies.
OR
1
98.75 91.89
6
83.40 81.15
(c) One 5-unit sequence in Art, Business, Foreign Language,
2
91.88 89.50
7
81.14 79.10
Mathematics, Music, Occupational Education, Science, or
3
89.49 87.36
8
79.09 76.28
Technology.
4
87.35 85.50
9
76.27 72.19
5
85.49 83.41
10
72.18 57.66
Competency Tests: Graduates must satisfy the NYS Regents
Competency Testing requirements in Reading, Writing, Mathematics,
Advanced Placement Program Statistics -
U.S. History & Government, Global Studies, and Science. These
requirements may be satisfied by:
Subject
# Tested
% With 3 Or Better
(a) Passing the appropriate NYS Regents Competency Test or
United States History
94
89%
attaining a minimum score on the appropriate section of
Biology
27
89%
either the SAT or ACT Program Test
Chemistry
8
100%
(b) Passing NYS Regents Exams in English, Mathematics, U.S.
Computer Science A
1
History & Government, Global Studies, and Science
0%
Computer Science AB
9
67%
Regents Diploma: To earn a Regents diploma, a student must
English Lit & Comp.
67
81%
European History
meet the general requirements for a Fairport High School Diploma
11
91%
and must pass the following exams:
French Language
1
100%
Calculus AB
Regents Comprehensive Exam in English
54
67%
Calculus BC
Regents Exams in U.S. History & Government and Global
14
93%
Studies
Physics B
19
84%
Regents Comprehensive Exam in a second language and
Physics C: Mechanics
1
100%
earn a 3-unit sequence in a second language
Physics C: Elec. & Mag.
1
100%
Regents Exams for the two required Mathematics units
Spanish Language
10
50%
Regents Exams for the two required Science units
Total
317
82%
Occupational/Vocational Education Proficiency Exams for
Occupational/Vocational majors only
The School Community
The Mission Statement
The Fairport Central School District serves a residential suburb of
Recognizing the values, differences, and importance of individual
Rochester, N.Y. with a population of approximately 45,000. Fairport
learners, the Fairport Central School District, in partnership with the
residents enjoy an above average socio-economic level with a high
community, is committed to a safe and nurturing environment in which
percentage being college graduates employed in professional or
each student succeeds in reaching his or her academic, artistic,
managerial occupations. Fairport Central Schools consist of eight
physical, vocational, and social potential as a lifelong learner.
public schools: four grade schools, two middle schools, one ninth
grade school, and one high school (grades 10-12). Fairport High
We foster the appreciation for one's self and the importance of
School is accredited by the New York State Education Department
interdependence with others and one's environment.
and is a member of the National Association of College Admissions
Counselors and complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles
Curriculum Information
of Good Practice.
Fairport High School offers 162 courses, including 10 advanced
School Facts
placement courses. A student may accelerate in a variety of courses
in eighth grade.
School Enrollment = 1,586
12th Grade Enrollment = 498
English: Honors, Regents, and Local offerings at all grade levels.
Number of Teaching Faculty = 122
12th grade has two Regents offerings: English 12R or semester
School Year: Four quarters lasting ten weeks each
electives. Other courses offered include AP English, Public Speaking,
School Day: Nine class periods lasting forty minutes each
Journalism I & II, Theater I, II, & III.
Social Studies: Honors, Regents, and Local offerings in grades
Marking System
9-11.
Grade 9
-
Global Studies I
Grading is numerical and unweighted. The passing grade is 65.
Grade 10
-
Global Studies II
The median grade is 83. The following conversion scale is used:
Grade 11
-
U.S. History & Government
Grade 12
-
Economics & Politics or Leadership Seminar
97-99
=
A+ (4.3)
93-96
=
A
(4.0)
In addition, AP American History, Psychology, Sociology, Advanced
90-92
=
A- (3.7)
Sociology, Justice For All, Religions of the East, and Leadership
87-89
=
B+ (3.3)
Seminar are offered.
83-86
=
B
(3.0)
80-82
=
B- (2.7)
Math: Honors, Regents, Local offerings in all grades. 12th grade
77-79
=
C+ (2.3)
options: Pre-calculus, Math 12 A/B, Math Applications I & II, and AP
73-76
=
C
(2.0)
Calculus (AB or BC). Other classes include Computer Science I
70-72
=
C- (1.7)
&ll, and AP Computer Science.
67-69
=
D+
(1.3)
66
=
D
(1.0)
65
=
D- (0.7)
Science: Honors, Regents, Local and Basic offerings in Earth
64 & below
=
F
(0.0)
Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. AP Biology, AP Chemistry,
AP Physics and Astronomy are also offered.
Withdrew Passing
=
WP
Withdrew Failing
=
WF
Foreign Language: Five levels are offered in Spanish and French,
including AP courses. Two levels are offered in Latin. One level is
offered in German and Russian.
A final grade in each course is based 1/5 for each 10 week quarter
Art: A comprehensive art curriculum is offered including: Studio In
and 1/5 for the final exam. When a course is repeated, the higher
final average is used in calculating the cumulative average.
Art, Advertising Design, Drawing & Illustration, Painting, Fibers,
Jewelry, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Modern Art, Advanced
Art, and Artist In Residence.
Rank in class includes all classes, is unweighted, and is stated in
decile form. All members of the class are included. Decile information
Music: Highly competitive performing and theory classes are
is listed on the student transcripts.
offered.
Business: College Preparatory and Vocational offerings are
available.
Course Title Interpretation
Technology: Woodworking, Automotive, Pre-Engineering,
AP
=
Advanced Placement
Electronics, Architecture, and Communications classes are available.
H
=
Honors
R
=
Regents
L
il
Local
Vocational: Vocational training in 20 subject areas is offered
through a cooperative technical school.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 14, 1997
Ms. Cindy Schroer
Assistant Chief of Police
Higginsville Police Department
Post Office Box 110
Higginsville, Missouri 64037
Dear Ms. Schroer:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend your Law
Enforcement Day event. The President has asked me to convey his
appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will
not give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I
will keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact
you if any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie S. theets
Stephanie S. Streett
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
copy Kunn Crable
Sched
HIGGINSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Kerrick Alumbaugh
Asst. Chief Cindy Schroer
Sergeant Greg Guinn
1922 Main . P.O. Box 110
Specialit
Dispatch . (816) 584-2104
Higginsville, MO 64037
Police . (816) 584-3354
Fax . (816)584-3392
February 25, 1997
William J. Clinton, President of the United States
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20500
Mr. President:
I am the Assistant Chief of Police of the Higginsville Police
Department in Higginsville, Missouri. Higginsville is a small
town of approximately 5000 people with a police force of 10. I am
DARE
the D.A.R.E. officer and most of the police officers on our force
grew up in this town and all officers care deeply for this
community.
After watching your press conference today, I decided to write this
letter. First, I would like to invite you to our Law Enforcement
Day to be held May 13, 1997, at Fairground Park, Higginsville,
K-9
Missouri. We are inviting all the D.A.R.E. kids from the entire
UNIT
County and expect to have up to 1000 kids participate. This is a
day where officers from all agencies; local police, county deputies,
State patrol, Department of Conservation, State Parks
and Water Patrol, spend the day with the kids
participating in demonstrations and positive
activities and games. Teachers and parents
act as chaperones and in the past, this day has
THIGGINSVILLE
been a great success.
POLICE
MISSOURI
I was frustrated today when on a day that you announce additional
efforts in the fight to keep our youth off drugs and away from
violence, news reporters speculate that D.A.R.E. may be a failure.
I can tell you from 1st-hand experience that D.A.R.E. is not a
failure. Mrs. Clinton talks of the "Community raising the child"
and for this to happen, successful partnerships must be formed.
D.A.R.E. has created a very successful partnership between the
school system and police. I work on a daily basis to help resolve
discipline problems, council troubled youth, investigate child
abuse, provide information and act as a resource for the entire
school system. Kids know me as Officer Cindy and think of me
as their friend. Parents call me at home and visit with me at the
police department seeking my advise. Such a successful
partnership can't be called a failure.
Does this mean that we don't have a drug problem in Higginsville?
NO! We are all very concerned at the increased use of Meth and
Marijuana as well as the continued use of alcohol by our young
people. D.A.R.E. cannot be expected to be a cure all. There is no
one miracle cure. Each effort is just one piece of the puzzle.
Today, I met with a cross-section of members of our community in
an attempt to identify those resources already available and in
place to find a way to coordinate these efforts. We are currently
writing a grant through the school system in an effort to help
coordinate the efforts of education, police, family services,
prosecution and the Juvenile Justice System. We want to help
"heal the family" in order to help not only the youth, but all
members of the community succeed.
There is much to be concerned about, but there is much to be
proud of as well. I have a list of 20 volunteers of highschool kids
(great kids) who are going to come to my D.A.R.E. classes and act
as "role models", answering questions and giving direction to the
younger kids. Just when I get frustrated as a law enforcement
officer over dealing with kids that have no self-respect and
continue to get in trouble on a regular basis, I watch my role model
volunteers and say "WOW" we have some great kids.
Before I end this letter, I feel I must thank you for your support of
law enforcement over the past several years. We are proud of our
small, but very progressive department. We were community
police before community policing ever became a popular term.
We have benefited from your programs by hiring an additional
officer under the COPS FAST program and by being the first
police department in the State of Missouri to equip all of our
vehicles with pen-based computer reporting systems under the
COPS MORE program.
Please consider the invitation to our "Law Enforcement Day". I
know you are very busy, but I think it is important for you to be
able to see what is right and good in the heartland. It would be an
honor and a privilege to have you present.
Sincerely,
Cirdy Schever
Cindy Schroer
Asst. Chief of Polic
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 14, 1997
Ms. Susan Girshek
Public School 206
2200 Gravesend Neck Road
Brooklyn, New York 11229-4821
Dear Ms. Girshek:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to be a guest
reader. The President has asked me to convey his appreciation
for your offer.
The tremendous demands on the President do not give him the
opportunity to accept as many requests as he would like.
Unfortunately, he will be unable to honor your request.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett
S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
50,4/2
Sileste
Public School 206
APR
2200 Gravesend Neck Road
Brooklyn, New York 11229-4821
Tel. 718/743-5598
Fax 718/332-4986
Leslie Krolick
Dr. Frank R. Armada
Assistant Principal (I.A.)
Principal
Rosemarie Nicoletti
Special Ed. Supvr. (I.A.)
March 20. 1997
President Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue North West
Washington. D. C. 20500
Dear President Clinton.
I am inviting you on behalf of our library during the 1997
Great New York Read-A-Loud. This is also to help celebrate
National Library Week.
I know that you are a great believer in improving reading
for every American child. so what better way then would
there be to come start with us?
It would be an honor to have you be a guest reader on April
18. 1997. and join our children in advocating the importance
of reading. If April 18, 1997. is not convenient for you.
you can select any day that week.
Thank you so much for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Susan Hirshek
Susan Girshek
Library Teacher
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Mr. Alex Hernandez
Tournament Chair
P.I. Foundation
Post Office Box 1449
Newton, Iowa 50208-1449
Dear Mr. Hernandez:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to participate in
The Progress Industries Kangaroo Tournament. The President has
asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will
not give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I
will keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact
you if any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett
J. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
&
13/3
Schoduling
P.I. FOUNDATION
1017 E.7 St. N.
P.O. Box 1449
Newton, lowa 50208-1449
515-792-6119
FAX 515-792-0337
Des Moines, lowa
515-276-6157
March 10, 1997
President William Clinton
Trustees
White House
spe
ADD
0
Chair
Dean M. Ward
Washington, D.C. 20515
President, C.E.O.
William H. Powell
Dear President Clinton:
Vice Chair
Chris P. Vernon
Thank you for coming to Des Moines, Iowa during the summer of 1993 to help us
Treasurer
out with the flood crisis! I met you back in 1981 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the
Lee R. Zmolek
K-Mart on Central Avenue when you were running for Governor.
Secretary
Nancy J. LeBlanc
I have worked for K-Mart for a number of years and am currently Manager of the
Rita A. Baker
E. James Bennett
Urbandale store. I am writing on behalf of Progress Industries, a nonprofit
Carroll L. Bennett
rehabilitation agency for persons with mental and physical disabilities that offers
Denison L. Hansen
Phillip A. Hintz
services in Des Moines and in Newton, where it is headquartered.
Judy A. McCarville
John D. McNeer
Jon O. Nicholas
Each year we sponsor a golf tournament in the Des Moines area to raise funds for
Douglas D. Weekly
Progress Industries. The Progress Industries Kangaroo Tournament will be held on
Past Chairs
Friday, August 1 at the Terrace Hills Golf Club in Altoona and also on Monday,
C. Wayne Creagan
August 4, at the Waveland Golf Course. On behalf of the tournament committee, the
Ronald W. Helms
Daniel J. Krumm
City of Des Moines and Mayor Arthur Davis, I would like to extend a personal
Donald R. Runger
invitation to you, to be our guest, for one or both of the days and to play with a team
David E. Sandeen
William F. Vernon
of your choice!
Lee R. Zmolek
Judy A. McCarville
President Clinton, we have extensive community backing for this tournament with
Des Moines Mayor Arthur Davis, Honorary Chair, working closely in its promotion.
He will be in attendance both days.
I have really been impressed with Progress Industries and the people it serves. I have
been a volunteer for several years and chaired the golf tournament committee for the
past four years. This is a prime example of the public sector working with persons
with disabilities, training them to work and live in the community and first and
foremost, to insure they will be less dependent on the taxpayer.
Thank you for your consideration and I hope you will grant us this favor and be our
guest.
Sincerely,
Alex Hernandez
Tournament Chair
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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PROGRESS
REPORT
A newsletter about people and events at Progress Industries, P.O. Box 1449, Newton, IA 50208-1449
Fall, 1995
OPENING
"I HAVE A
DREAM!!"
"I have a dream! I want to live on
my own in my own apartment! I
want to work at a regular job and
have many friends in the com-
munity," was the way Mary Jane
Andrews described her dream.
Mary Jane has been enrolled at P.I.
for 12 years. For many of these
years, she lived at home with her
mother and was employed in P.I.'s
work adjustment program.
About three years ago, with her
Program Manager, her Social Work-
er and others on her team, Mary
Jane decided that if she was to
achieve her dream, she would need
more experience and training in
Mary Jane Andrews is shown at her job at Subway preparing the
independent living.
work area for the store's morning opening.
(Continued on page 4)
GTE DONATES
VEHICLE TO
P.I. FOUNDATION
Charles Bruggemann, GTE central
area district manager (second
from right), presents a van to the
Progress Industries Foundation.
Pictured from left to right are
Larry Cotter, local GTE Manager
for the Newton area; P.I. Client
Mary Jane Andrews; Dean Ward,
P.I. Foundation Trustee and Prog-
ress Industries Board Chair;
Bruggemann and Bob Cook, GTE
District Public Relations Manager.
(Story on page 3)
PLEASE PRINT:
Golf Tournament
What are
Des Moines Mayor's
Name
Address
Name
Cup 1996 Match Play
you
Golf Tournament
Mayor's Cup Match Play Golf Tournament, C/O Progress Industries, 10888 Hickman Rd, Clive, Iowa 50325.
Deadline for Returning this form: June 14, 1996. Return form to pro shop, Des Moines Public Golf Courses or mail to:
(All entrants must sign here)
Age
for any and all injuries to me in the Progress Industries Mayor's Cup Match Play Golf Tournament.
waiting
rights and claims for damages I may have against all other entrants and against Progress Industries, its subcommittees, agents, representatives and assigns
In consideration of Progress Industries accepting this entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all
If not known, list last five 18-hole scores to assign you a handicap
Golf Handicap (if known and where from)
I am registering for this division
1996 Des Moines Mayor's Cup Match Play 18-Hole
Des Moines
for
Mayor's
Golf
Tournament
Sign up for the
Des Moines
Youth
Mayor's Cup
Match Play
Women's
City
Tournament
18-Hole Golf
Tournament
Men's
Telephone
Today!
Mayor Arthur Davis
21 and Above
15-20 Handicap
9-14 Handicap
Open Division 0-8 Handicap
Enjoy golf all summer at Des Moines' three
public golf courses: A.H. Blank, Grandview and
Waveland, plus compete for trophies and other
State
prizes
Registration Form
Mayor Arthur Davis
Entry fee is only $50.00
Amateur match play includes youth, women's
your $50 registration fee.
Be certain to include
and men's divisions
Questions: Call 515-276-6157
$2,350 in prize money awarded
Zip
Helping persons with
Progress Industries
disabilities achieve
10888 Hickman Road
maximum independence! PROGRESS
Clive, IA 50325
INDUSTRIES
Valuable Coupons
Why the Mayor's Cup?
With each mailing during the tournament
With cutbacks in government
play period, you will receive valuable
spending, organizations that help
coupons for discounts on food,
entertainment and
persons with disabilities are being
merchandise from
challenged as never before. Des Moines
Mayor Arthur Davis believes those of us
participating Des
Prize List
in the private sector must step forward
Moines-area sponsors.
to help. That's why he's supporting this
The champion of the
Mayor's Match Play Golf
Open Division will be
Tournament. Please join in
awarded a traveling
the fun, make new friends
Ways to Play
lead crystal Mayor's
and lend a hand to your
Cup which will be
neighbors, many of whom,
This is a handicapped
passed on in future
because of physical or
match play tournament. If
tournaments. The
mental disabilities, cannot
you don't have a
first, second, third
participate in the sport.
handicap, we'll assign
How to Register
and fourth places of
one. You will be matched
each division will
at the golf course of your
Complete the registration
receive a personal
choice for 18-hole play with another
form in this brochure and
award and gift
entrant in your same division. It is your
either return it to the
certificates as follows:
responsibility to contact your partner and
Blank, Grand View or
1st-$200, 2nd-$150,
arrange a convenient time to play. All
Waveland pro shops or mail
3rd-$100, 4th-$50.
results must be reported within 2 days of
it to: Progress Industries,
Pro Shootout: The
Eligibility
the completed match.
10888 Hickman Road, Clive,
Pro-shootout awards
Green Fees: Each participant will pay
IA 50325. Be certain to
will be a trophy and
Open to all amateur
their own green fees at the golf courses
include your $50
$500 for first place; a
golfers ages 15 or over.
each time they play. City badge
registration fee. All entries
plaque and $250 for
All 18-hole rounds
holders will only have to pay their
must be received no later
second; and third
must be played on Des
normal water fees.
than Friday, June 14. All tee
place will receive a
Moines Public Golf
times must be scheduled in
certificate and $100.
Courses between June
advance at the golf course of
15 and August 16, 1996.
your choice.
The public courses are:
Blank, 711
County Line
Rd.; Grand View,
Finals
E.29th &
Local Sponsors
Arthur; and
Finals in all divisions are scheduled at Waveland Golf Course
Waveland, 49th
on Saturday, August 31, 1996. A 9-hole professional shoot-
& University.
out (among area golf professionals) will also be held. You will
City of Des Moines
KIOA-Radio
be notified of time and pairings. Immediately following golf
play on August 31, there will be a reception and awarding of
Iowa Lottery
K-Mart, Urbandale Store
trophies and prizes by Des Moines Mayor Arthur Davis.
KCCI-TV
Universal Outdoor
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Romoting
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ndependence
PROGRESS INDUSTRIES
We thank these P.I. friends for their participation in this campaign.
Kay Carlson
Kevin Cooney
Our Chair for this Campaign
Leonard A. Hadley
Judy A. McCarville
Donald C. Byers
William F. Vernon
Meeting Critical Challenges!
Lee R. Zmolek
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Industries
&
The P.I.
Foundation
Comoting
ndependence
Helping persons with disabilities
achieve maximum self-sufficiency
in their work and personal lives!
FACT SHEET
Progress Industries
1997
Founded and incorporated in 1979 by the Jasper County Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC),
Progress Industries is an independent, private, non-profit rehabilitation agency designed to provide
dignity, productivity, and independent living for citizens with disabling conditions. Start-up funds
were provided by ARC (through a bequest from the George Umbreit Estate), Jasper County Board
of Supervisors and Jasper County Department of Human Services.
Provides a variety of paid work/training in both community-based and sheltered settings. Serves
300 persons with disabilities daily and served a total of 350 in 1996.
Progress Industries provides paid work for Career Development Centers under contract with Iowa
Valley Community College District.
Paid work and training at Progress Industries' main facility in Newton is provided through
subcontracts for assembly of parts, packaging, and other operations received from firms and
businesses in Newton, Des Moines and other central Iowa cities.
P.I. has contracts to provide mail room, data entry, document preparation, packaging, laundry and
janitorial services to many Newton and Des Moines area businesses and has persons employed at
a number of jobs in Newton, Des Moines and other central Iowa locations.
Professional Images provides a separate location for adults with mental illness which specializes
in small assembly and packaging operations.
Residential services are provided to over 140 persons in community-based settings in Polk and
Jasper Counties. Many of the persons served are living in apartments and houses rented personally
to them, not Progress Industries. All of the homes are scattered throughout the community and
integrated into their neighborhoods.
Progress Industries offers small group living settings at the ICF/MR and RCF/MR levels of care,
as well as supervised apartment living (CSALA). The majority of residential services are provided
under a medicaid waiver, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS/MR) program.
Provides services for individuals with a variety of disabilities including mental retardation,
mental illness, autism, as well as many visual and physical disabilities.
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In addition, the Progress Public Transit Service (PPTS) provides round-trip service for
consumers to and from work and for personal trips. The same service is provided to seniors (over
60) on a reservation basis and other special groups including an adult day care center, nursing
homes, Skiff Hospital, Capstone, City of Newton, Newton Chamber of Commerce and the Maytag
Company. PPTS served 6,170 Jasper County citizens for a total of 177,790 service units covering
379,709 miles in 1996.
Persons currently involved in Progress Industries services are referred by county departments of
Human Services, Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Iowa Commission for the
Blind, public school districts, community colleges, physicians and/or families.
Funding for Progress Industries operations comes primarily from service fees (paid by county
departments of Human Services or other agencies placing people at P. I.). Other funding includes
government grants, subcontract production work, and contributions from the P.I. Foundation.
P.I. is nationally accredited at the highest level by the Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). In February, 1996, Progress Industries was again accredited for
three years. Service Programs accredited include: vocational evaluation, job placement, work
services, community employment services, living supports and services and psychosocial
rehabilitation programs. P.I. has won many awards at state, regional and national levels.
Progress Industries enjoys the support and involvement of many large corporations--including
Maytag, Vernon, Newton Manufacturing, Firestone, Pioneer, Donaldson and Goodyear. Other
firms and businesses subcontracting work to P. I. include Emco, Dico Manufacturing, Honeycorr,
Paragon Plastics, Performance Display, Putco, Sully Manufacturing, and Universal Building
Systems.
OUR BOTTOM LINE: RESULTS FOR OUR CONSUMERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A newsletter about people and events at Progress Industries, P.O. Box 1449, Newton, Iowa 50208-1449
P.I. fund-raising
campaign will enable P.I. to become less
dependent on local tax dollars to provide
In this
campaign goal
services to the 360 persons with disabilities
it serves.
nearly completed
While P.I.'s work has been tremendously
Issue
successful, the organization is challenged
P
rogress Industries has raised $1.7
as never before to replace dollars lost
million to date towards its
through budget constraints at the local,
state and national levels.
Promoting Independence fund-
raising effort, but still is short of its goal
The Promoting Independence Campaign
of $1.9 million.
with a goal of $1.9 million plus is designed
to form a solid foundation for the future.
"This is when we really need the help of
Campaign
individuals here in Newton and throughout
Already, people, businesses and
Contributions
Jasper County," said Don Byers, Chair of
organizations have stepped forward to
make pledges toward the goal.
the campaign.
We thank these donors and now we are
A county-wide campaign by mail and
asking those who haven't as yet made a
phone is being conducted in the month of
February. Funds generated by the
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Chris Vernon
Profile
Representing varying age
groups served by Progress
Industries (from left) are
Madalyn Simbro, Terry
Shaffer and Patricia Dobbs
Pride In
Progress
Smill
Satisfaction
Survey
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Mr. John F. Scheich
President
The Committee For the Beautification
of East Norwich, Incorporated
Post Office Box 172
East Norwich, New York 11732-0172
Dear Mr. Scheich:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend The
Tri-Centennial Celebration of the Village of East Norwich. The
President has asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will
not give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I
will keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact
you if any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett
S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
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The Committee for the Beautification
of EastNorwich, Inc.
P.O. Box 172, EastNorwich, Spicial. 11732-0172
March 18, 1997
Re
President Bill Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Clinton:
The Committee for the Beautification of East Norwich is pleased to
invite you and your family to come join us in The Tri-Centennial
Celebration of the Village of East Norwich in the afternoon of June
1, 1997 at the Chelsea Cultural Center in East Norwich.
The Hamlet of East Norwich was first recognized by place name in
1697 and in fact was originally the site of local Town Board
Meetings for the Town of Oyster Bay until the mid-1800's.
Being in a very quiet residential corner of Northeast Nassau County
one might think there is very little history to our town. But as
we looked into our past, we found many names and items of
historical significance, so much SO that we have asked a local
historical author to write a book (to be called, "The History of
East Norwich"), which will be published and distributed at our
celebration.
I would be truly honored if I could present you with an author's
autographed copy of this book on June 1st.
Of course, our celebration will include more than just the
publication of this book. We are planning the exhibition of
historical documents and photos, movies, aerial photos, farm
implements, people in period costume, chamber music, band music and
a speech and a joint dedication by you and other dignitaries and
elected officials.
We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
JOHN F. SCHEICH, President
JFS/nr
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P.S. If you or your staff wish to call me, I can be reached by
telephone at my law office at 516-433-3300 during the day, or at
home at night at 516-922-6964.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Mr. Curtis H. Crone
Director
Senior High School Instrumental Music
Red Lion Area High School Bands
200 Horace Mann Avenue
Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356
Dear Mr. Crone:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend your
annual "Night of Music". The President has asked me to convey
his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will
not give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I
will keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact
you if any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett
S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
50, 331
Telephone: 246-1611 (Ext. 217)
KATHERINE BERKEBILE, Director
CURTIS H. CRONE, Director
THOMAS S. WISE, Director
Schools
JOHN E. GOUKER, Music Supervisor
RED LION AREA HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
200 HORACE MANN AVENUE
RED LION, PENNA. 17356
Special
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
415
March 19, 1997
President Clinton:
I am the Instrumental Music Instructor at the Red Lion Area Senior High School
located in South Central Pennsylvania. I would like to invite you to our annual "Night of
Music," which features our Symphonic and Jazz Bands, on Saturday evening, May 19, 2001
to present a brief speech on the importance of music in our schools and to perform on tenor
saxophone with our Senior High Jazz Band. Terms of your compensation are negotiable. I
look forward to hearing from you and your staff concerning this matter. I have included both
my school and home address and phone numbers where I may be reached. Thank you for
your consideration.
Sincerely,
Game
Curtis H. Crone, Director
Senior High School Instrumental Music
(School)
Red Lion Area Senior High School
Instrumental Music Department
200 Horace Mann Avenue
Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356
(717) 246-1611, extension 217
(Home)
347 Country Club Road
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 246-1964
THE WHITE HOUSE
April 15, 1997
Ms. Susan B. Horne
Executive Director
Leadership Fairfax, Incorporated
Suite 350
8230 Old Courthouse Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Dear Ms. Horne:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to be the keynote
speaker at your Leadership Awards program and Annual Dinner. The
President has asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, I am unable to make a commitment to your at
this time. Please be assured that I will keep your invitation on
file and will contact you if the President's schedule allows him
to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett
S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
8230 Old Courthouse Road
LEADERSHIP
Suite 350
Vienna, Virginia 22182
FAIRFAX
Phone (703) 749-0409, ext. 338
INCORPORATED
Fax (703) 749-9075
Chairman
John E. Ritzert, Jr.
Open
Ritzert & Leyton, P.C.
APR
cns
APR
Vice Chairman
Todd W. Rowley
Signet Bank
Secretary
April 1, 1997
Francis O. Lau
Tysons Management, Inc.
Treasurer
The President
Deborah A. McCune
Image Brokers, Inc.
Office of Scheduling
Room 185
Executive Director
Susan B. Horne
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Board of Directors
Washington, DC 20500
Marilynn D. Bersoff
BTG, Inc.
Dear Mr. President:
Sally M. Bredenkamp
S&B Consulting Services
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Leadership Fairfax Incorporated, I am extending an
LaGretta L. Butler
invitation to you to be our keynote speaker at our upcoming Leadership Awards program and
Community Volunteer
Annual Dinner, currently scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 1997, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Michael S. Donovan
Chevy Chase Bank
Leadership Fairfax Incorporated (LFI), as the premier leadership forum in Fairfax County and
James W. Dyke, Jr. Esquire
McGuire, Woods, Battle &
Northern Virginia, identifies and develops current and emerging leaders and seeks to integrate
Boothe
that leadership into the community as a whole.
R. Warren Eisenhower
TBR & Associates, Inc.
I am enclosing some information for you on LFI. We are celebrating our tenth anniversary
Barent L. Fake, Esquire
this year, and to celebrate that significant milestone are initiating a Leadership Awards
Miles & Stockbridge
program to recognize outstanding leadership initiatives in corporate, individual and
Judy Gray
collaborative partnerships in Fairfax County and the Northern Virginia region. Your support
Fairfax County Chamber
and presence will make this event a shining example of leadership and give community
of Commerce
involvement and commitment the visibility they deserve.
Susan P. Kirkley
Community Volunteer
We hope you will give this your most serious consideration, and that your schedule will
A. Kelly McLindon
permit you to join us on October 7th.
Fairfax County Economic
Development Authority
I look forward to hearing from your scheduling office, and can be reached at 749-0409 ext.
Gordon K. Meriwether
CACI, Inc. - Federal
338 if you have further questions.
David R. Mesnick
Citizens Bank
Sincerely,
Dr. Sylvia P. Mundy
Virginia Highlands
Community College
Duscu Home
William E. Peterson
H/P Companies, L.C.
Susan B. Horne
Executive Director
Jerry T. Pierce
KPMG Peat Marwick
Robert P. Rogers, Jr.
The Chesapeake Center
Enclosures: Information Packet
Aubrey D. Tarkington
Virginia Power
"Celebrating 10 years of leadership in Fairfax County"
Improving the
Quality of Life
in Fairfax County
Through Leadership Development
"For us to be competitive in
the markets of the 21st century,
we must identify those who
will lead the Commonwealth.
Leadership Fairfax is a proven
program for helping future leaders
understand the context and
complexities of their communities,
regions and the state and
The Honorable George Allen
preparing them to make
contributions to benefit
Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
LEADERSHIP
F A I R F A FAIRFAX X
T INCORPORATED
all Virginians."
LEADERSHIP
FAIRFAX
INCORPORATED
8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 350
Vienna, Virginia 22182-3853
Leadership Fairfax Incorporated
8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 350
Vienna, VA 22182-3853
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LEADERSHIP
FAIRFAX
INCORPORATED
8230 Old Courthouse Road
Suite 350
Vienna, VA 22182-3853
Improving the Quality of Life in Fairfax County
Through Leadership Development and Involvement
LEADERSHIP
The People
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Representation within Leadership Fairfax
FAIRFAX
includes a cross-section of men and women
RECOMMENDED BY:
ADDRESS:
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TITLE:
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representing small and large businesses,
various professions, local government and
Leadership Fairfax Incorporated
community organizations.
is a non-profit organization formed
INCORPORATED
FAIRFAX R F X
LEADERSHIP
from a 1987 initiative of the Fairfax
The Results
County Chamber of Commerce.
After commencement, the Leadership Fairfax
experience continues through alumni activi-
The program develops emerging
ties. Leadership Fairfax graduates have
leaders within the business and
become a force for positive change in the
local community, and integrates that
business, civic, political and nonprofit sectors.
As their numbers grow, so do their contribu-
leadership into Fairfax County.
tions toward improving the quality of life in
Fairfax County.
The Program
The ten-month tuition-based Leadership
Who Should Apply?
Fairfax program, September - June, brings
participants together one day each month for
The applicant should demonstrate:
a multi-disciplinary forum designed to meet
Leadership experience and skills
the following objectives:
A commitment to Leadership Fairfax and
Acquaint the participants with some of the
(703) 749-0409 ext. 338
Vienna, VA 22182-3853
8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 350
Return to: Leadership Fairfax Incorporated
FAX:
its goals
important processes, programs and problems
affecting Fairfax County by bringing together
A commitment to serving the Fairfax County
leaders from business, government, not-for-profit
community
and community sectors;
At least one year living and/or working in
Please send an application for the next Leadership Fairfax class to:
Facilitate new approaches for addressing
Fairfax County
these concerns;
Each class has approximately 45 or more
Establish a dialogue between participants and
participants. Partial scholarships are
existing community leaders;
available on a need-based basis.
Enhance the leadership potential in each
participant;
Create a sense of unity, commitment and
purpose among the Leadership Fairfax graduates.
For more information, contact:
LEADERSHIP FAIRFAX INCORPORATED
8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 350
Vienna, Virginia 22182-3853
(703) 749-0409 ext. 338
Fax: (703) 749-9075
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Ms. Lisa Mesulem
Advisor
Joseph Pulitzer I.S. 145 Chapter of
Council for Unity
33-34 80th Street
Jackson Heights, New York 11372
Dear Ms. Mesulem:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend the
Council for Unity "Mock" Passover Seder. The President has asked
me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
Unfortunately, the President's schedule does not permit him
to accept as many invitations as he would like. He regrets that
he was unable to honor your request.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett
J. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/gxw
JOSEPH PULITZER
in
I.S. 145
33-34 80TH STREET
JACKSON HEIGHTS
NEW YORK 11372
Speciali
(718) 457-1242
FAX (718) 335-0601
TnT
BBS (718) 457-0206
The Magnet School for Telecommunications and Technology
Perry Sandler, Principal
James Bongino, Asst. Principal
Dolores Beckham, Asst. Principal
Joan Sullivan, Asst. Principal
Lillian Rubinstein, Adm. Assistant
March 19, 1997
President W. Clinton
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Enclosed is an invitation for you, and your family, to attend the Council for
Unity " Mock" Passover Seder.
The Council for Unity is a national organization whose goal is to develop
tolerance and understanding among people. I know that this is an important issue
for you.
I had the pleasure of meeting you in June of 1995 when our school, Joseph
Pulitzer Intermediate School 145Q, was awarded the U.S. Department of Education
Recognition Award for our drug-free, safe schools initiative. At that time, I was,
briefly, able to tell you a little about the Council for Unity and it's work. The
students in our Chapter are between the ages of eleven and fourteen.
I hope you are feeling better and that we will see you at our Passover Seder.
Sincerely,
Lien Mesalam
Lisa Mesulem, Advisor
I.S. 145 Chapter of Council for Unity
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Ms. Ella Kokotsis
116 Confederation Way
Thornhill, Ontario
L3T 5R5, CANADA
Dear Ms. Kokotsis:
I am writing to follow up on your invitation for President
Clinton to participate in an interview for your dissertation.
Unfortunately, the President's schedule will not permit him
to accept your thoughtful request. Please know the President
appreciates your continued interest.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie S. theets
Streett
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/hxs
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University of Toronto
G-7 Research Group
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Université de Toronto
ARBOR
Groupe de Recherche sur le G-7
1957
Ella Kokotsis
fol. registron Plane by
116 Confederation Way
Thornhill, ON
L3T 5R5
905-881-3490
(home address)
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White House
Office of Scheduling and Advance
Rm 185 1/2
APR 11 1997
fax number: 202-456-2461
February 24, 1997
To Whom It May Concern,
Further to my February 21, 1997 telephone conversation with a staff
member in the President's Office of Scheduling and Advance, I am faxing a copy
of a letter dated November 11, 1996 which was sent to the White House requesting
an interview with President Clinton. I was told at the time that I sent the
original copy of the letter, that a response would be issued within six weeks.
Given that I had not heard a response, I called the Office of Advance to follow-
up on my request. A very kind staff member in your office took the time to look
through the computer but was unable to locate my request. She subsequently
suggested that I fax a copy of the letter directly to your office.
I am thus re-sending a copy of the original request. I apologize for the
confusion, and I appreciate your time and consideration in this matter.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
r /colcotsis
Ella Kokotsis
http://www.library.utoronto.ca/www/g7
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University of Toronto
G-7 Research Group
Université de Toronto
Ella Kokotsis
ARBOR
Groupe de Recherche sur le G-7
116 Confederation Way
Thomhill, Ontario
CANADA
L3T 5R5
905-881-3490
President Clinton
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
20500
November 11, 1996
Dear Mr. President,
Many congratulations on your re-election. As Canadians, we feel very confident that you will
lead not only America, but the rest of the developed and developing world into the 21st century with the
utmost fortitude, strength of character and grace. I extend my heart-felt best wishes to you, your family
and your administration as you embark on your second term in office.
As a 28-year old teacher of American politics and a full-time doctoral candidate with the Political
Science Department at the University of Toronto, I am writing to you to request an interview relating to
my Ph.D. dissertation. My topic of research involves the G7 Summit Process, with my primary focus
being the issue of the Summit's credibility, measured in terms of its compliance record. In other words, I
am assessing the degree to which the leaders at the annual Summits fulfil their communique commitments
once they return to their own constituencies following their three-day meetings. My focus is specifically
on the executive level, assessing the extent to which the heads of state themselves take into account their
communique commitments in reaching executive decisions once they return home.
Given the general lack of available documentation in this area, I have been afforded the
opportunity to attend the past three G7 Summits (Naples, Halifax and Lyon) during which time I was
able to collect pertinent documentation and conduct a number of elite interviews. I had the honour of
meeting you, Mr. President, during the 1994 Naples Summit Much to my amazement, you spoke to my
colleagues and I for at least ten minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, but I now regret not
asking you a few thesis-related questions while I had the opportunity at the time to do SO. As I prepare
to conclude my dissertation, I find gaps in my reasearch that can only be answered through personal
interviews by heads of state attending the Summit meetings.
Our G7 research group was fortunate enough to meet with Prime Minister Chretien at the Lyon
Summit during which time the Prime Minister answered a few of my questions. As a German speaker, I
have also had the opportunity over the past three years to speak with Chancellor Kohl following the
German press conferences at the summit I am now hoping, as I prepare for Denver, that I will be
afforded the opportunity to meet briefly with you while at the Summit to discuss some of these matters.
Recognizing the extent of your infinitely busy schedule, I can assure you, Mr. President, that my
questions to you would be direct and concise. I am willing, however, to meet with you at any time and
at any place in order to conduct this brief interview. If that entails meeting in Washington as opposed to
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Mr. William H. Mackey
Executive Director
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Planning Agency
Second Floor
1352 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123
Dear Mr. Mackey:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to participate in
your Third Annual Youth Week Festival. The President has asked
me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will
not give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I
will keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact
you if any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
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February 27, 1997
Honorable William Clinton
Special
President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Honorable William,
Dear I am writing this letter to first say that City Wide Improvement and Planning
sencl.
Agency was pleased to be the prime sponsor for the 53rd Inauguration. It was an honor to
be a part of such a prestigious celebration.
We are now asking for your participation in our Third Annual Youth Week Festival,
which will be held in Philadelphia during the week of the 17-23rd in August 1997. The
main feature for this event will be the Convention, which we are asking you to have a
SEMINAR
WORKSHOP
INFORMATION BOOTH
Enclosed you will find a tentative schedule for this event. As you may see, we have
many positive things planned, such as, a March for Peace and a Concert for Peace, in
which we would like for you to also be a part of the planning and implementation.
Please take this time to evaluate the information that is enclosed. If you have any
questions please feel free to call our Director of Program Development, Anisha Robinson,
at (215) 765-5504 and she'll answer any questions that you may have regarding this
event.
Thank you for your time and patience; we look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
William circliam/Markey Mackey
Executive Director
1352 W. Girard Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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City Wide Improvement and Planning Agency
Third Annual Youth Week Festival- 1997
" Youth Can Make The Difference in Stopping The Violence"
Sunday August 17 through Saturday August 23 1997
As part of the Sixth Annual Youth Summer Non- Violence Campaign, City Wide
Improvement and Planning Agency (CWIPA) proposes to develop and implement our
Third Annual Youth Week Festival during the Summer of 1997. This year, Youth Week
will be held Sunday August 17 through Saturday August 23, 1997. Traditionally, the
activities of CWIPA's Youth Week Festival's have reached over 3,000 participants from
throughout the City of Philadelphia, this year, we hope to reach over 10,000 youth.
Under the theme of " Youth can Make a Difference in Stopping the Violence", the
proposed activities of Youth Week include the following:
Sunday, August 17
Youth Summit on Violence immediately proceeded by the:
Youth March for Peace- in partnership with the Sutan
Jihad Ahmad Scholarship Fund
Tentative Location: Temple University's Ritter Hall
Tentative Plans: Immediately following the Youth Summit on Violence. the Youth
March for Peace will take place. The March will target 5,000 Philadelphia youth. All
youth participants of the march will be encouraged to solicit for patrons. with each
youth anticipated to recieve 50 patrons each. The anticipated revenue from the March
For Peace is estimated to be $ 250,000.
Youth Week Recreation Tournaments
Will be held in Recreation Centers in all 6 regions of the city:
North. Northwest, Northeast, South. Southwest and West Philadelphía
Monday, August 18
Swimming and Checkers Tournaments
Tuesday. August 19
Softball Tournaments
Wednesday. August 20
Basketball and Jumprope Tournaments
Thursday. August 21
Football and Chess Tournaments
Friday. August 22
Youth Concert for Peace-in partnership with the Sutan
Jihad Ahmad Scholarship Fund.
Tentative location: CoreStates Spectrum or the Robin Hood Dell East.
City Wide Improvement and Planning Agency
Third Annual Youth Week Festival- 1997
" Youth Can Make The Difference in Stopping The Violence"
Sunday August 17 through Saturday August 23 1997
Tentative plans: CWIPA and the Sutan Jihad Scholarship Fund will request that Pepsi
and OakTree Health Plan Peace be Still" serve as prime event sponsors. In addition. we
hope to identify 2 major rap artist, and 4 local rap artist who focus on non- violence to
serve as performers during the event. The proposed ticket price for the concert will be
$ 10.00 per ticket.
Saturday. August 23
Youth Extravaganza- City Wide Improvement and Planning
Agency's Summer Non- Vicience Campaign will end with a bang with the YOUTH
EXTRAVAGANZA! The Youth Extravaganza will feature, competitions. food and fun.
The regional champions of Youth Week will be honored. and will compete with other
regions to determine the city's best. The Youth Extravaganza will be held Saturday.
August 23, 1997. from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., at William Penn High School. located at
Broad and Thompson Streets. Community Leaders. youth. and government officials are
the targeted population for the event.
THE NATIONAL YOUTH CRIME TOWN
HEARINGS CONFERENCE
AT THE HOLIDAY INN CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, DC
REPORT
PREPARED BY:
MBONGISENI TSHABALALA, MSW & KERRY WILSON, Esa
GRANT WRITER AND PROGRAM EVALUATOR
CITY WIDE IMPROVEMENT AND PLANNING AGENCY
1352 W. GIRARD AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
TELEPHONE #:(215) 765-5504
FAX NUMBER: (215) 765-9231
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 1997
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CWIPA '97
Conference Summary
The issue of drug proliferation in our nation and communities has been a consistent
primary concern, particularly in Afrikan Americans communities for over a decade. The major
concern for youth participants at City Wide Improvement and Planning Agency (CWIPA) is
obtaining answers to the question: How are drugs entering our communities? In an attempt to
find answers to this perplexing question, CWIPA youth conducted a month long campaign
featuring Youth Crime Town Hearings in middle and high schools throughout Philadelphia.
Given what the youth see in the news every day, they are apparently still yearning for more
answers. Prompted by the responses from citywide Youth Crime Town Hearings' events; CWIPA
presented a petition containing over 10,000 signatures to Congressional leaders on the Capitol
Hill; and conducted its first National Youth Crime Pre-Inauguration "Youth Speak-Out"
conference on Sunday, January 19th, 1997 at the Holiday Inn Capital in Washington, DC in an
attempt to hear responses from other influential people at a national level. The purpose of the
event was to listen to opinions of youth from other parts of the country about the proliferation of
drugs in our nation's communities. Concurrent with this event, CWIPA's staff and youth also
participated in President Clinton's Inauguration events held throughout the week of Friday,
January 17th through Monday, January 20th, 1997.
This document is primarily a brief report of what transpired in the conference, and further
to point out some of the recommendations for CWIPA staff. In essence, the conference
participants want to know: What is the government's role in eliminating illegal drugs in our
communities? The participants had an opportunity to share their opinions and listen to other
contributions, on what needs to happen with the issue of youth crime. The intention of this
document is not to determine the value or impact of the current crime legislation to service
providers, but to point to the direction the discussions around the issue should be going.
CWIPA's concern about the rate of youth related crime, exasperated by the current shift in
political power and cuts for social programs from the federal government; led to the idea of
staging a national forum on crime issues. Youth and adults from youth service organizations from
as close as Camden and Baltimore and far as California and elsewhere throughout the nation
attended the conference as representatives of their respective agencies.
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CRIME TOWN HEARINGS PARTICIPANTS' DEMOGRAPHICS
The list of represented agencies includes the following: CWIPA, Phila., PA; MBYL, DC;
National Stop the Violence; EBMC; and Baltimore Rites of Passage, MD; Kramer Middle School
Project KEEP, DC; HPV Center, Baltimore MD; ArtScape, YOACAP, Phila., PA; Project LINK
of Camden, NJ and Rock the Vote, Santa Monica, CA. Also in attendance were several
dignitaries like General Barry McCafferty, the Drug Czar of Clinton's Administration,
Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California; Dan Schecter of the Office of Drug Control Policy;
Mayors Arnold Webster of Camden, NJ and Marion Barry of Washington, DC; Vernon Odom
and Rich Haines of WPVI Channel 6; Jennifer Weiner of the Philadelphia Inquirer; Walter Howell
of Congressman Chaka Fattah's Office; Ron Yarborough a National Youth Analyst; Mark Harrell
of MOCS & Project FLOW in Phila,; Mr. Martin Ryder of the School District of Philadelphia.
The breakdown of represented agencies is as follows:
Agency Represented
Number
Percentage
(n = 218)
CWIPA, Philadelphia, PA
48
22%
MBYLF, Washington, DC
13
06 %
National Stop the Violence, DC
15
07%
EBMC, Baltimore, MD
21
10%
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Washington, DC
12
06 %
Project KEEP, Washington, DC
5
02 %
HPV Center, Baltimore MD
15
07%
ArtScape, Philadelphia, PA
10
05 %
YOACAP, Philadelphia, PA
25
11 %
Project FLOW, MOCS & HOPE VI, PA
11
05%
Project LINK, Camden, NJ
12
06 %
Baltimore Rites of Passage, MD
9
04%
Rites of Passage Kollective, MD
6
03 %
MAC Dunbar, Baltimore MD
4
02 %
Unspecified
3
01 %
Rock the Vote, Santa Monica, CA
9
04 %
Gender
Number
Percentage
(n = 218)
Females
132
61 %
Males
86
39%
Age groups
Number
Percentage
(n = 218)
Youth participants
185
85%
Staff and adults
33
15%
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YOUTH CRIME SPEAK-OUT CONFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
1. During the past 30 days how many days did you carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club on school property?
A None/ Never
B One day C 2 or 3 days D 4 or 5 days E6 or more
2. During the past 30 days how many days did you not go to school because you felt you would
be unsafe at school or on your way to or from school?
A None/ Never
B
One
day C 2 or 3 days D4 or 5 days E6 or more
3. How many times has someone threatened or injured you with a weapon like a gun, knife / club?
A None/ Never
B One day C2 or 3 days D4 or 5 days E6 or more
4. Do you feel that "gangster rap" influences young people to resort to violence?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
5. In what ways can you assist in the war against drugs?
A Don't Know
B No way
C Abstain
D Talk
E More Police
6. Do you feel that youth should have an input on laws that are targeted towards them?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
7. Should youth be prohibited from watching violent TV shows?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
8. Do you feel that there is a conspiracy to bring drugs into your community?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
9. If all rap lyrics were positive, do you think the violence among young people would decrease?
Yes [ ]
No[ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
10. The last time you were in a physical fight, with whom did you fight?
A None/Never
BA Stranger C A Friend
D A Lover
E A Family member
F Unlisted
G More than one Person
11. What do you feel is the leading cause of violence today?
A Don't Know
BA Stranger C A Friend D A Lover E A Family member
F Unlisted
G More than one Source
12. In the past 30 days, have you directly seen drugs being sold near your home?
Yes[ ]
No [ ]
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YOUTH CRIME SPEAK-OUT CONFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE cont.
13. After watching a violent movie, would you be inclined to go out and commit a violent act?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
14. Do you think that these hearings are a step in the right direction to combat youth violence?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Don't Know [ ]
Maybe [ ]
15. What source/s do you feel are responsible for violence, crime and drugs?
A Don't Know
B A Stranger C A Friend D A Lover E A Family member
F Unlisted
G More than one Source
16. Would we reach a solution quicker if others took an initiative to combat youth violence?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
17. If your friend is using drugs, would you try to get him/her some help?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
18. Should violence prevention be a part of your everyday learning?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
19. Does parent involvement play a major role in violence prevention?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
20. Would you feel belittled if you talked out a problem other than resorting to violence?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Sometimes [ ]
Maybe [ ]
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YOUTH CRIME SPEAK-OUT CONFERENCE RESPONSES
1.
How many days did you carry a weapon such as a gun, knife or club on school property?
A = 96%
B = 2%
C = 0
D=1%
E = 1%
2.
How many days did you not go to school because you felt you would be unsafe at school
or on your way to or from school?
A= 94%
B = 0
C = 3%
D = 0
E = 3%
3.
How many times has someone threatened or injured you with a weapon such as a gun,
knife, or club?
A = 88 %
= 6%
C = 3%
D = 3%
E = 0%
4.
Do you feel that "gangster rap" influences young people to resort to violence?
Y= 13%
= 75%
Sometimes = 4%
Maybe = 8%
5.
In what ways can you assist in the war against drugs?
A = 13%
B = 53%
C = 27%
D = 7%
E = 0
6.
Do you feel that youth should have an input on laws that are targeted towards them?
Yes = 13%
No = 75% Sometimes = 4%
Maybe = = 8%
7.
Should youth be prohibited from watching violent TV shows?
Yes = 13%
No = 75% Sometimes = 4%
Maybe = 8%
8.
Do you feel that there is a conspiracy to bring drugs into your community?
Yes = 13%
No = 75% Sometimes = 4%
Maybe = = 8%
9.
If all rap lyrics were positive, do you think the violence among young people would
decrease?
Yes = 13%
No = 75% Sometimes = 4%
Maybe = = 8%
10. The last time you were in a physical fight, with whom did you fight?
A= 0%
B = 5%
C = = 65 %
D = 24%
E = 4%
F = 0%
G=2%
11. What do you feel is the leading cause of violence today?
A=4%
B = 7%
C = 0%
D = 0%
E = 0%
F = 89% (Drugs, Attitudes, TV, etc.)
G = 89%
12. In the past 30 days, have you directly seen drugs being sold near your home?
Yes = 37%
No = 63%
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YOUTH CRIME TOWN HEARINGS RESPONSES
cont.
13.
After watching a violent movie, would you be inclined to go out and commit a violent
act?
Yes = 2%
No = 93% Sometimes = 5%
Maybe =
14.
Do you think that these hearings are a step in the right direction to combat youth
violence?
Yes = 84%
No = 2%
Don't Know = 4%
Maybe = 10%
15.
What source or sources do you feel are responsible for violence, crime, and drugs?
A = 12%
B = 0%
C = 0%
D = 0%
E=0%
F = 88 % (People, Attitudes and TV)
G = 88%
16.
Would we reach a solution quicker if others took an initiative to combat youth violence?
Yes = 68%
No = 9%
Sometimes = 10%
Maybe = 13%
17.
If your friend was using drugs, would you try to get him/her help?
Yes = 72%
No = 13% Sometimes = 3%
Maybe = 12%
18.
Should violence prevention be a part of your everyday learning?
Yes = 65%
No = 19% Sometimes = 0%
Maybe = 16%
19.
Does parent involvement play a major role in violence prevention?
Yes = 82%
No = 5%
Sometimes = 5%
Maybe = 8%
20
Would you feel belittled if you talked out a problem other than resorting violence?
Yes = 2%
No = 91% Sometimes = 5%
Maybe = 2%
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YOUTH CRIME TOWN HEARINGS PLENARY SESSION
Presented by: General Barry McCaffrey, National Drug Czar of President Clinton's
Administration, Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California and Mayors Arnold Webster of
Camden, NJ and Marion Barry of Washington, DC
Total Attendance: Two hundred and eighteen (218)
General Synopsis of each presenter - in the order of their presentation:
General Barry McCaffrey, Director -- Office of National Drug Control Policy ( ONDCP)
The rate of drug use in the country is going down, however, the rate of drugs used by
youth is going up. The number one thing on the agenda of the ONDCP is to deal with drugs and
trying to provide resources to those who need them. Many people believe the government is
practically responsible for drugs in our communities. The government wants to find ways to
rehabilitate the women who have children that are on drugs.
Q.
What is the government doing about drugs?
R.
The government is investigating sources, find new ways to get funding to communities
that need it the most.
The government is also gathering all the information needed to cut back on the drug
problem in our community.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters -- Chairperson, Congressional Black Caucus
Drugs affect everyone!!
The question should not be "what is the government doing about drugs"?
Instead, we should be asking, who are using drugs?
Drug raids
Q.
How many people are using "drugs"?
The government is fighting the battle of priorities
Mayor Arnold Webster -- City of Camden, NJ
Commend CWIPA and participants for taking the time out to participate in this much
needed forum.
More youth could have been here, but with the "shoe-string" budget that most (youth
service) agencies are operating with, it may have impossible to finance such a project as
this.
Mayor Marion Barry -- District of Columbia
CWIPA needs to follow-up and spearhead a national youth forum on the same issue of
crime prevention and other related issues with him (Mayor Marion Barry) as the
potential host and co-sponsor.
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YOUTH CRIME TOWN HEARINGS WORKSHOPS
The topics were: 1) How are drugs entering our communities? 2) What is the future of
America's youth? 3) AIDS Prevention and Treatment 4) Urban Resources for American Youth
5) What is the government's role in eliminating illegal drugs in our communities?
HOW ARE DRUGS ENTERING OUR COMMUNITIES and WHAT IS THE
GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN ELIMINATING ILLEGAL DRUGS IN OUR
COMMUNITIES?
Presented by: Dan Schecter, Policy Analyst -- Office of National Drug Control Policy
Moderator: Kerry Wilson, Esq. and Leonard Wakefield (both CWIPA staff members)
Total Attendance: Seventy-two (72)
Synopsis:
Community efforts just push drug dealers to other corners of the communities.
The government can really only play a "supportive role" in eliminating drugs. Communities must
do the work.
Reports of CIA/government bringing drugs in the country are being investigated
Communities must work with government
Community Anti-Drug Coalition formed by Drug Czar's office to operate throughout the
country
Q: Should government concentrate on cracking down on pushers instead of users?
A: They've tried, It's not working, the government can put more money in the communities.
Government can't stop drug use. As a community, we can't keep asking for help from them.
Q: Should the media be more involved with government in eliminating drugs?
A: Public Service Announcements, Education in schools, partnership with communities,
government, media. Communities need to be more aggressive in making the government listen.
Conferences aren't enough, we need an action plan Youth can do more by making calls and
networking. The government is not doing us a favor by addressing our concerns -- it's their job,
the government owes its communities this, the government must listen and should want to help.
Q: Are the drug problems in your communities today better or worse?
A: Worse
Q: Why not just legalize drugs?
A: Drugs still hurt the community. Maybe the government should legalize and tax it - and use
drug money to uplift communities. People would still use illegal means to participate in the legal
drug trade (robbing and stealing)
Q: Is Government taking an active role in placing drugs in the community?
A: There is mixed messages - for instance some drugs (marijuana) may be legal for some
purposes but not all.
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Q: So what is the government's role? How are they (drugs) coming in?
A: US has the largest border in the world. Coke (Cocaine) came from the South American
countries in the 1980's.
Q: Why is the CIA involved in trafficking?
A: Feeling of powerlessness allows "official" wrong doing to continue
URBAN RESOURCES FOR AMERICAN YOUTH
Presented by: Mark Harrell of the Mayor's Office of Community Service (MOCS)
Moderator: William Mackey
Total Attendance: Thirty-six (36)
Synopsis:
William Mackey:
Young people should be developed as resources for one another.
Instead of using money from different departments for separate entities like School,
Library, Recreation Center, Youth Employment, that money can be spent wisely by
creating one entity
We need to create a comprehensive youth plan
AIDS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Presented by: Linda Burnette and staff (YO-ACAP)
Total Attendance: Forty-one (41)
Synopsis:
Q: How long should you know a person or be with them before you start having unprotected sex?
Q: How long should you be with a person before having sex?
Q: How true is the (concept of) universal precaution?
YOUTH CRIME TOWN HEARINGS SPEAK-OUT SESSION
CO-chaired by: Kenyon Whittington an intern student at City Wide Improvement and Planning
Agency (CWIPA) and Andrea L. Aston a staff member of Youth Outreach Adolescent
Community Awareness Program (YOACAP), Philadelphia, PA.
Presented by: William Mackey of CWIPA and Donna Frisby of Rock the Vote in California
Total Attendance: One hundred eighty-four (184)
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Youth Feedback:
What We Have
Empowerment Zones as a starting point for organizing
What We Don't Have
Year round employment
Year-round tutorial and educational assistance (additional)
More peer-to-peer programs
Enough school books
Laws in favor of firearm prevention
More Health programs
On Drugs
Q:
Why there are SO many drugs in our communities?
White Americans are the cause of Drugs entering minorities (Black, Puerto Rican, etc.)
communities.
Money/Easy Way
Peer Pressure
Prestige
Drugs are hurting communities
Tax Freeway, referring to creating a tax free way of regulating drugs if they were
legalized
Our actions reflect on the healing of the community
Q: Why is the CIA not doing their job as a governmental unit?
A: CIA caused entrance of shipment of drugs. A matter of choice or consequences. Involving
parents, teachers, lawyers, doctors and local communities to join the fight against drugs. An
action plan is needed to voice opinions. More youth should play an active role in communities.
Government is coming up with a national plan for youth to get involved with making decisions.
Aids Awareness and Prevention
Q: Why is it hard to cure AIDS
Better Understanding, the ways to contract HIV/AIDS.
Youth speak out about HIV/AIDS, Universal precaution
On Urban Resources
Employment and funds
Education year round tutoring, youth development - the need for books in schools, health
programs, combining recreation centers, schools and community programs to allow youth
to get all resources needed from one place, youth getting involved, youth applying
knowledge, youth realizing what they have.
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On the Future for Youth
Q.
What affects the future of youth?
What we have and what we don't have?
The role adults play in motivating youth for the future - is to set goals, make own choices
Youth have the power, universal acceptance to gain knowledge
General Suggestions:
To find out about Black owned Business to get jobs.
More Education about HIV/AIDS
National Hotline operated by youth
National Drug Policy/Strategy
Ask the youth what they need
Send suggestions in as individuals
Planning stage for National drug policy now
Closure:
Donna Frisby:
Youth need to know how to develop and write proposals for their activities - funders are
more "inclined" to be supportive of such undertakings.
The current reforms are going to have major impact, particularly to people of color
There is still power in numbers - we need to vote
RECOMMENDATIONS
The purpose of these recommendations is to assist CWIPA and other youth service
agencies who may want to introduce a similar youth crime awareness program targeted toward
economically disadvantaged youth in a community-based youth service agency. Following are
suggested conference's recommendations for follow-up events:
A need for a BIG place or space to call "home": The issue of ownership of "turf" applies
in community-based organizations as it does in other areas of life. A youth service leadership
development program that has no "home" place can lose the intended effect. It is helpful if the
"home" of such a program is easily accessible SO that interested participants and individual
members will have an incentive to get involved or at least to cooperate.
A need to develop incentives for staff, volunteers and other professionals involved: In a
given setting, particularly in most professional fields, individuals are rewarded for their expertise
in a specialized area. Staff who are involved in planning and implementing the events may find it
personally satisfying but not professionally recognized.
In order to attract and maintain interest in the project, the planners must develop a system of
incentives for participants and staff who participate.
One incentive that should be recognized and highlighted, however, is the opportunity to
build a network with youth colleagues from other agencies, particularly those outside the
geographic area.
Providing a variety of learning experiences for youth: Although the major thrust of the
event was to develop a consensus among peers who share the same problem of drug proliferation,
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it is believed that the best approach is to offer a variety of learning experiences. Some felt the
exposure to youth from other groups was helpful.
Others however, especially older participants, felt that something more concrete needs to
be done beyond the general forum. They want to spend more time, but less money and still get a
broad effect. The general consensus was a follow-up conference, preferably in Washington, DC
with the office of Mayor Marion Berry as the host organization.
Funding for coordination, dissemination, support services and special events These event
must also have a funded coordinating function in order to survive - a favorable recommendation
for a neutral "home" for the national youth crime hearings.
Since there is no known national youth government, the suggested forum is perceived as
the first of its kind. The coordinator can recruit other interested agencies from throughout the
country in order to assure the proper representation and true reflection of collaboration.
Finally, the coordinator will help to identify other relevant sources; also arranges for the
dissemination of information in such a way that the program receives needed publicity.
OTHER UNRELATED ACTIVITIES
The program also sponsored a day long staff retreat - dealing with grants, contractual
requirements, general administrative and programmatic responsibilities; and participated in a four
day long Presidential Inauguration Events at the Mall in Washington, DC. About 48 CWIPA staff
and participants attended one or more of these events.
CONCLUSION
It should thus be understood, that the responsibility for understanding, shaping, and
evaluating the anticipated outcome of this events, falls on the shoulders of the respective agencies
that provide services to youth, particularly those in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods
like North Central Philadelphia, where City Wide Improvement and Planning Agency is located.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Mr. C. Victor Work
New York State Democratic Committee
95th Assembly District, Ulster County
45 Bruyn Turnpike
Wallkill, New York 12589
Dear Mr. Work:
Thank you for contacting President Clinton on behalf of Ms.
Harriet Weber. The President appreciates your support and
regrets he was unable to visit with Ms. Weber and her friend, Ms.
Carolyn Corsa, during their trip to Washington, D.C.
Unfortunately, the tremendous demands on the President do
not give him the opportunity to accommodate as many requests as
he would like.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett
S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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Victor Work, 45 Bruyn Turnpike, Wallkill, NY 12589
Telephone: (914) 895 2028, Fax Phone: (914) 895 3954
March 9, 1997
Honorable William Clinton
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20515
APR 1 IS!
Dear President Clinton,
My good friend Harriet Weber is visiting Washington, DC starting March 27. Harriet is probably
making her last trip on behalf of New York State EMS. She is attending an international
Conference on CISD in Baltimore starting April 1.
I have enclosed a copy of the letter you sent her in November 1995 when she was honored by
New York State for her EMS activities.
I know you get many requests. However, I would hope you could spare a few minutes to meet
Harriet and her friend Carolyn Corsa on March 28 or 29th. Harriet is a very strong supporter
and friend of our Congressman Maurice Hinchey.
Harriet's address is:
Ms. Harriet Weber
PO Box 2
High Falls, NY 12440
(914) 687 0249
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours Callod sincerely,
C. Victor Work
THE WHITE HOUSE
April 15, 1997
Mr. Ira Novoselsky
Chief of Staff and Chairman
Prince Strauss Post Number 161
Jewish War Veterans
50 Walnut Avenue
Revere, Massachusetts 02151
Dear Mr. Novoselsky:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend the
Testimonial Breakfast in honor of Department Commander Joseph A.
Cole. He appreciates your offer and regrets he was unable to join
you for this occasion.
Please also accept my sincere apology for the late response to
your invitation. The overwhelming volume of invitations and
requests I receive makes it difficult to reply as quickly as I would
like.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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Dear President Clinton,
You are cordially invited to attend a Testimonial Breakfast in honor of Department Commander
Joseph A. Cole sponsored by Prince-Strauss Post #161, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. This special
event is a tribute to a comrade who served as Commander of Prince-Strauss Post #161 in Revere, currently
serves as its' Adjutant and now serves with distinction as the Commander of the Department of
Massachusetts, Jewish War Veterans. The testimonial will be held at the Beachmont VFW Post #6712, 150
Bennington Street, Revere, MA on Sunday, April 6, 1997 at 9:15 AM. Join us for a delicious breakfast
followed by a program of presentations and honors.
I would hope that you would say a few words and present an award of your choice to honor
Commander Cole for his hard work and dedication to the Jewish War Veterans. We hope you feel, as we
do, that Commander Cole deserves this great honor and you will want to share this morning with him, his
family, comrades, sisters of the Auxiliary, Descendants and friends. Please R.S.V.P. by March 15, 1997
as to your intentions.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ina Ira Novoselsky, Normekly NEC
Chief of Staff and Chairman
617-289-7031
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IN THE UNITED STATES - FOUNDED IN 1896
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Mr. Earl W. Potter
State Chair
Democratic Party of New Mexico
130 Alvarado, N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Dear Mr. Potter:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to visit New Mexico
and speak to you. He appreciates your offer and regrets he was
unable to honor your request.
Please also accept my sincere apology for the late response to
your invitation. The overwhelming volume of invitations and
requests I receive makes it difficult to reply as quickly as I would
like.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF NEW MEXICO
130 Alvarado NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
505-254-1010 1800-624-2457 fax 505-254-0014
email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.swcp/~dems
February 18, 1997
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Honorable Bill Clinton
President of the United States
The White House
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1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20050
Dear President Clinton:
casy for Pol.Afrs.
Congratulations on the wonderful job you are doing spreading the word
about your Education agenda. Our own Democratic state legislators are
attempting to convey a similar message about their education efforts for
New Mexicans.
In light of this, I would like to invite you to visit our state during our
legislative session and speak about your agenda. This visit would certainly
boost our local efforts, assist you in conveying your message and would tie
in nicely to getting out the vote for our impending Third Congressional
District race to fill Congressman Richardson's seat.
Our Legislative session will continue until March 20th.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Eff
Earl W. Potter
State Chair
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Ms. Alesia Hovatter
336 Dodson Road
Mount Jackson, Virginia 22842
Dear Ms. Hovatter:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to visit Peter
Muhlenberg Middle School. The President has asked me to convey his
appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will not
give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I will
keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact you if
any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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336 Dodson Road
MAR
7
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
February 26, 1997
The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Reg
open
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Clinton:
I am writing to you to express my concern on welfare reform. This issue involves almost
every household in America. I would like to offer my suggestions for improving our
welfare system.
Every day, people's earnings are taxed too much! It is not fair to take away money from
"working" citizens. The purpose is to help unemployed people get along, and back on
their feet. My suggestion is simple. Raise salaries across the board in every occupation at
every level.
When more money is generated more money would be given to all welfare recipients. But
like I said before the "working" citizens should not have to pay. But we have to, it is the
only way our U.S. system will work. An added bonus could be aimed at our corporations.
For every unemployed person hired. The government would reduce the company's taxes
by a certain percentage. The job offered by the corporation would have to be a "new" job
opening. The person would get interviewed by the corporation. The interview would
mostly be based on how long the person has been unemployed. The buisness would
choose the person who has been unemployed the longest. Here is an example to
understand my suggestion better. A corporation interviewed 2 people, one unemployed
for a week and the other six months. The corporation would choose the person who had
been unemployed for six months, rather than the person unemployed one week. My
suggestions add up. The more money people have, than the more money people can give
or be given to help each other. Thanks for your time.
My school Peter Muhlenberg Middle School is on the Department of Education list for
possible visits by the President and First Lady. We would be honored by your presence in
our school. Please come. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Alesia Houatter
Alesia Hovatter
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Mr. Bill Morris
Park View Middle School
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
Dear Mr. Morris:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to visit your school.
The President has asked me to convey his appreciation for your
offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will not
give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I will
keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact you if
any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/kxg
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Dear Mr. President,
Today Senator Jack Reed (D.RI) was visiting my classroom. One
of my students asked him what it would take to get the
president to visit the school. Jack explained that you had
visited RI more than any other president, but this was not the
answer the student was looking for. I said that I would e-mail
you tonight to invite you. We are a urban middle school
located in the second largest city in Rhode Island. We border
on Providence. We have a nice mix of students. I am a grade 7
Social Studies Teacher. If you would like a friendly school to
visit, please consider us. You can check with Jack Reed as to
particulars. I can be reached at the school address, above or
at home: 31 Garfield Street. North Providence, Rhode Island
02904 (401) 726-8656 (home) (401) 785-8090 (school) (401)
781-3090 (fax) [email protected]
Thank you,
Respectfully,
Bill Morris
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Mr. Jon P. Vonderau
Past National President of National
Federated Craft
Chairman of 66th Annual Convention
National Federated Craft
Post Office Box 275
Woodburn, Indiana 46797
Dear Mr. Vonderau:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend the closing
ceremonies of the 66th Annual National Federated Craft Convention.
The President has asked me to convey his appreciation for your
offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will not
give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I will
keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact you if
any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
SSS/kxg
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special. Reg
situaling
National Federated Craft
MAR 21 1997
PRIDE
NATIONAL PROJECTS
NATIONAL FEDERATED CRAFT
FAITH
IN OUR PAST
IN OUR FUTURE
DEMOLAY
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
RAINBOW GIRLS
JOB'S DAUGHTERS
"SERVING MANKIND"
CRAFT 81
Fort Wayne, Indiana
March 1, 1997
President William Clinton,
The 66th Annual National Federated Craft Convention is to be
held near Fort Wayne, Indiana from August 18 to August 22, 1997.
Craft 81 of Fort Wayne, Indiana is to be Host Craft and has
made arrangements with the Potatowami Inn, at Indiana's
most North Eastern State Park, Pokagon State Park, to be the
Convention Headquarters.
The members of Craft 81 National Federated Craft have planned
a week of fun filled activities, Convention Business and leisure
time for all who will come to this 66th Annual National Federated
Craft Convention.
The formal Opening Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, August
20 at 9:00 A.M. The Closing Banquet is on Friday, August 22
at 6:00 P.M.
It would indeed be an honor and privilege to have you as
President of our great Country, attend the Closing Ceremonies
and give a final talk for all members and visitors attending
the 66th Annual National Federated Craft Convention.
Enclosed is a short history and explanation of National Federated
Craft. On the back is our Preamble and Object.
For any further information or clarification of date, times
or events, please contact me at 19009 us #24, Woodburn, Indiana
46797 or call me at 219-632-5284.
Anticipating your acceptance of this invitation to our Closing
ceremonies of the 66th Annual National Federated Craft
Convention, and looking forward to seeing you.
remain
Ion P. Vonderau
Past National President of
National Federated Craft
Chairman of 66th Annual N.F.C.
Convention
The highlight of each Craft year is our Annual
National Federated Craft is the product of the
National Convention, convening for four days in the
vision and perseverance of our founder, Archibald
time between July 15 and August 25. Activities are
Ross Crawford. The first Federated Craft Club was
planned for both Craftsmen and their ladies.
formed in Chicago, Illinois, with Archie continuing
his efforts to form a National Organization.
It is the duty of every Craftsman individually,
and every Craft collectively, to bear responsibility
On June 1, 1929, representatives from nine Craft
for the success of National Federated Craft. The
Clubs from over the country met in Chicago. These,
responsibility is equally divided among all members.
together with interested visitors, met on June 3rd. A
constitution was adopted and N.F.C. had its begin-
ning.
N.F.C.-is an organization of Masons in their
working clothes-meeting with Fellowship and
N.F.C. is an organization composed of Masons
Brotherly Love. This will perr you to associate
who work or who have worked for the Federal Gov-
more closely with like BY
sons all over our
ernment. As a member, you will have the opportunity
country, and to be cord
ed wherever you
travel.
to insure that our Masonic teaching will always be a
part of the principles of our Government.
WE LOOK FORWARI
TING YOU AS A
National Federated Craft is not a group of any
CRA
particular Class. We are all Brethren meeting on a
common level, and in all our association with each,
regardless of title, we must remember we are
BROTHERS.
We are not anti-this or anti-that: our sole object
is to bring the Masons in the Federal Service, ir-
respective of rank, branch, title or distinction, into a
closer bond of local and National relationship
whereby they may be the better enabled to put into
practical operation the principles of our beloved
Fraternity.
The National project of Craft is fostering Ma-
sonic Youth Organizations, such as DeMolay, Job's
Daughters, and Rainbow Girls. The Craft Community
Projects are services to the community and/or ser-
vice to hospitals, orphans homes, or any organization
deserving our help. As a member, you will have the
opportunity to take part in these worthwhile projects.
N.F.C. activities on local and National levels are
designed to include your lady. This enables you and
your lady to share in the work and fun of our Craft.
PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
PREAMBLE
You are privileged
Believing that, through a closer association and
a better understanding among the Masons in the
United States Government Service, the principles
upon which this country was founded may be more
as a
practically observed and that no deviation from them
be allowed:
We pledge our devotion to Almighty God, our
FEDERALLY AFFILIATED MASON
Allegiance to the Constitution of the United States,
and our Country; that through the fulfillment of
these principles, Equity, Justice and Right may be
meted out to all.
to join
NATIONAL FEDERATED CRAFT
,
ARTIONAL FEDERATED CRAFT
OBJECT
Recognizing first, and at all times paying full
allegiance and loyalty to the authority of the Grand
Lodges of the United States, we purpose to use every
effort to put into activity, through our Craft, and in
our various walks of life as individuals, the basic
principles of our beloved Fraternity.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Michael Meislk
Miriam Meislk
2030 Northeast 207th Street
North Miami Beach, Florida 33179
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Meislk:
Thank you for your invitation to President Clinton. The
President has asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, I am unable to make a commitment to your request.
Please be assured that I will keep your invitation on file and will
contact you if the President's schedule allows him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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report MAR 20
DEAR PRESIDENT CLINTON:
3/5/97
I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED ABOUT HOW I WOULD SIT DOWN ONE EVENING AND
COMPOSE A LETTER TO YOU. I MUST ADMIT THAT IT IS RATHER DIFFICULT TO WRITE TO
SUCH A GREAT PERSON NAMELY YOURSELF AND MORE IMPORTANTELY, THE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
FIRST OF ALL, I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU WITH
REGARDS TO BEING ELECTED AS A SECOND TERM PRESIDENT I BELIEVE THAT YOU
DESERVE A BIG "PAT ON THE BACK", AND KEEP UP THE OUTSTANDING WORK. I
REALLY BELIEVE IN YOU AS OUR PRESIDENT AND YOU STRIKE ME AS A "REAL"
PERSON. TOO MANY TIMES YOU SEE POLITICIANS WHO ARE FIGURE-HEADS, BUT IT IS
INDEED A PLEASURE TO HAVE SUCH A DECENT PERSON IN THE WHITE-HOUSE.
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE MYSELF TO YOU, AND MY FAMILIY. MY NAME IS
MICHAEL MEISLIK, A 10 YEAR MILITARY VERTERAN OF THE AIR FORCE, HONORABLY
DISCHARGE (AND VERY PROUD OF IT). I AM MARRIED TO A WOMAN OF 9 YEARS, HER
NAME BEING MIRIAM, AND HAVE 2 GIRLS NAMED RAMIT AND THE YOUNGEST NAMED
BROOKE.
I NOTICE YOU DO MAKE FREQUENT TRIPS TO SOUTH FLORIDA AND USUALLY
STAY IN THE BAL HARBOUR AREA.. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LITERALLY IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN YOU COME TO FLORIDA, AND MY HOME IS PRACTICALLY NEXT
DOOR TO YOU. I WOULD FORMALLY LIKE TO EXTEND SOME SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
TO YOU AND YOUR LOVELY WIFE THE NEXT TIME YOU VISIT SOUTH FLORIDA. WE
WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU OVER TO OUR HOME TO SHARE AN EVENING MEAL OR
JUST TO HAVE SOME COFFEE AND CAKE. THE PLEASURE WOULD BE ALL OURS AND
WE WOULD BE VERY HAPPY TO ENTERTAIN YOU. YOU PROBABLY GET THOUSANDS
OF THESE INVITATIONS HOWEVER, OURS IS GENUINE IN NATURE. PLEASE CONSIDER A
VISIT WITH US THE NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN OUR AREA.
ONE OF MY GREATEST AMBITIONS WOULD BE FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY TO
MEET THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES I AM A VERY SIMPLE PERSON WHO
DERIVES PLEASURE FROM THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE. IT WOULD ALSO BE A GREAT
HONOR IF YOU MIGHT SEND TO OUR FAMILY AN AUTOGRAPHED PICTURE OF YOURSELF
AND TO BLESS US WITH YOUR PRESENCE ONE DAY. YOU ALWAYS HAVE AN OPEN
INVITATION TO OUR HOME. WE LOVE YOU, MR. PRESIDENT
MICHAEL MEISLK, MIRIAM, BROOKE AND RAMIT
2030 N.E. 207TH STEET
N.M.B. FL 33179
305-931-9890
michael mersht
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1997
Ms. Barbara Mayo
2810 Buckeye Trail
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Dear Ms. Mayo:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to meet with you and
your students when you visit Washington, D.C. The President has
asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
Unfortunately, the President's schedule does not permit him to
accept as many invitations as he would like. He regrets that he was
unable to honor your request.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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Visit with group of studnets from Tx. March 13,1997 8:00
[Message]
Dear Mr. President, this is the second request I am making on
behalf of my students. I worked very hard for your election
both times here in Texas. I am not just a teacher bringing her
students to DC for spring break. I am a loyal supporter of
yours and the Democatic Party. I was on the Texas Steerin
Committee for your reelection last year. I am well known in
this state for my affords. You may have lost Texas but you
never lost the support of people like me. I am bringing 20
students to the White House on March 13, 1997 at 8:00am along
with my daughter who works for Congressman L. Doggett from
Texas. We would greatly appreicate you meeting these students
for a few minutes. This would be the opportunity of a life
time for these kids. Please give this request some serious
consideration. I would also I to see you again. Thanking you,
B. Mayo
THE WHITE HOUSE
April 16, 1997
John D. Ferguson
Heather A. Henderson
Department of Chemistry
Lyon College
Post Office Box 2317
Batesville, Arkansas 72503-2317
Dear Mr. Ferguson and Ms. Henderson:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend the poster
session at the Capitol. The President has asked me to convey his
appreciation for your offer.
Unfortunately, the President's schedule does not permit him to
accept as many invitations as he would like. He regrets that he was
unable to honor your request.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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LYON
COLLEGE
FOUNDED IN 1872 AS ARKANSAS COLLEGE
March 21, 1997
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President Bill Clinton
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear President Clinton,
We are pleased to inform you that we have been selected in a national
competition sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research to
participate in a poster session at the Capitol. This event will feature the
scientific and engineering research conducted by undergraduates from across
the country. Our poster will be displayed in Room 562 of the Dirksen Senate
Office Building on April 10, 1997, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
As undergraduate researchers of Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas,
we and our faculty mentor, Dr. Bert E. Holmes would like to invite you or a
member of your staff to attend the poster session. We would also like to explore
the possibility of a taking a tour of the White House. We arrive on the evening
of Wednesday, April 9, 1997, and depart on the evening of Sunday, April 13,
1997, and could be available any time while we are in Washington except while
our poster is being presented.
The Council on Undergraduate Research is a professional society whose
mission is to promote the participation of undergraduates in research and to
provide faculty with increased opportunities to continue developing their own
understanding of science by remaining active in research. Dr. Holmes is a
Councilor for the Council on Undergraduate Research and he believes that the
best way to learn science is by participating in scientific research.
We look forward to meeting you or your staff at the poster session. You
may contact us directly (501-698-4303 or by e-mail at [email protected] or
[email protected]) or through the Department of Chemistry at Lyon College at
501-698-4694. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
John Ferguson Heatherattenderson
John D. Ferguson Heather A. Henderson
Department of Chemistry, Lyon College, Batesville, Arkansas
P.O. BOX 2317, BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS 72503-2317
501-793-9813
FAX 501-698-4622
TDD 501-698-4366
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April 16, 1997
Suffern High School
United Students Organization
49 Viola Road
Suffern, New York 10901
Dear Friends:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend a
Naturalization Ceremony at your High School. The President has
asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
Unfortunately, the President's schedule does not permit him to
accept as many invitations as he would like. He regrets that he was
unable to attend the ceremony.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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Suffern High School
49 Viola Rd.
Suffern N.Y. 10901
To: President Clinton
You are cordially invited to attend a Naturalization Ceremony on
April 4th, 1997 at Suffern High School. Over two-hundred immigrants
will become citizens on this special day.
Suffern High School is honored to host this ceremony. As citizens of
the United States we know what an honor it is to be a part of this great
nation. We know these people are enthused to be a part of the United
States of America. Your presence would be greatly appreciated.
Please RSVP at (914) 357-3800, or Fax #
(914) 357-
Sincerely,
Suffern High School
United Students Organization
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April 16, 1997
Mr. Michael L. Wilson
Commander
American Legion Post 145
Spirit of Democracy
Post Office Box 4101
Salisbury, Maryland 21802
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to join you in
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of American Legion Post #145. The
President has asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will not
give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I will
keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact you if
any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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William Jefferson Clinton
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President of The United States of America
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Dear Mr. President,
The Spirit of Democracy, American Legion Post #145 is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. We will
be hosting an awards banquet and dance in honor of this great achievement. on Saturday, May 10,
1997 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. at the Delmarva Convention Center, Delmar, Maryland.
The award ceremony will be honor of our three comrades for "50 years of service", one of which is a
World War I Veteran, who has just celebrated his 100th birthday. His name is Howard Waters. This
will be a Legion and community affair to be remembered.
It would give us great pleasure to have you join us for the evening. Enclosed is a complimentary
ticket for you or a designated representative, additional tickets are available at $25 each. Advertise-
ment pages can be also purchased for the Souvenir Program Booklet. This information is enclosed
on a separate sheet.
We do look forward to your participation and attendance at our 50th Anniversary Banquet.
Service to God and Country,
Drink Michael L. Wilson
Commander Post 145
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Salisbury, Maryland 21802
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April 16, 1997
Mr. Stanley K. Purdy
U.S. Grant Homestead Association
318 West State Street
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Dear Mr. Purdy:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to attend the 175th
Ulysses S. Grant Celebration in historic Georgetown, Ohio. The
President has asked me to convey his appreciation for your offer.
At this time, the tremendous demands on the President will not
give him the opportunity to honor your request. However, I will
keep your correspondence on file and will be sure to contact you if
any changes in his schedule allow him to accept.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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50. Schedule 3/17
Celebrate
U.S. GRANT
175TH BIRTHDAY
APRIL 23-27, 1997 - GEORGETOWN, OHIO
March 4, 1997
APR
Honorable William Jefferson Clinton
President
Special.
United States of America
White House
Reg
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20500
Dear President Clinton:
It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 175th U.S. Grant Celebration in historic
Georgetown, Ohio, this April 23-27, 1997.
and
Enclosed is a copy of our tentative program. Ulysses S. Grant, Lieutenant General of the
Army and 18th President of the United States of America, lived in Georgetown from 1823-1839
when he was appointed to West Point, longer than he lived any where else. His boyhood home
here in Georgetown is a national landmark. The school house he attended is to be rededicated as
a part of our Celebration. Our program includes a variety of subjects by nationally known speakers,
including John Y. Simon, Executive Director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association of Carbondale,
Illinois, who will be our speaker at the opening ceremony. Our Sunday program will include a
historic parade passed the Brown County Courthouse, with the closing ceremony at Grant's
boyhood home.
I am enclosing a poster with our Celebration logo which has been signed by the designer
and artist, John A. Ruthven. If you can attend, please have a staff member contact me to work out
the details. I hope you will be able to join us in our tribute to this important American.
Very truly yours,
stars
Stanley K. Purdy Many
SKP/rjl
Enclosures
"I was born on the 27th of April, 1822 In the fall of 1823 we moved to
Georgetown This place remained my home until I went to West Point."
U.S. Grant Memoirs
U.S. Grant Homestead Association, 318 W. State Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121
937-378-4119
937-378-6237
Fax 937-378-3077
Celebrate
U.S. GRANT
175TH BIRTHDAY
JOIN US IN GRANT'S BOYHOOD HOMETOWN OF
GEORGETOWN, oHHo
APRIL 23-27, 1997
There's Something For Everyone to See and Participate in:
Living History including Artillery & Cavalry Units, 59ᵗʰ Infantry Regiment,
Gala Civil War Costume Ball
Candlelight Tour of Civil War Camps, 1850's Craftsmen
"Celebrate Grant", an original Musical Production
Tours of Grant's boyhood home and schoolhouse
Historic Parade on Courthouse Square
Wednesday, April 23
OPENING CEREMONIES
7:30 PM
Thursday, April 24
Friday, April 25
LIVING HISTORY DAY
SCHOOL DAY
Living History Exhibits & Crafts
9 AM
Re-dedication of Grant Schoolhouse
7:30 PM Celebrate Grant - Musical Production
9-2
PM 59th Regiment Infantry Demonstrations
2 PM
U.S. Grant Leadership Seminar
7:30 PM Celebrate Grant - Musical Production
Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27th
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT DAY
U.S. GRANT DAY
59ᵗʰ Regiment Infantry Maneuvers
Public Church Service with 19th Century Preacher
Artillery and Cavalry Demonstrations
Program Honoring U.S. Grant
Candlelight Tours of Living History Camps
Historic Parade on Courthouse Square
8:00 PM
Gala Period Costume Ball
Ceremony at Boyhood Home
Events Will Take Place at the
BROWN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS and Other Sites in GEORGETOWN, OHIO
For more details contact:
The U.S. Grant Homestead Association, 318 West State Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121
or call
(937) 378-4119 or (937) 378-6237
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WASHINGTON
April 16, 1997
Amalio C. Nieves
Technical Theatre Teacher
North Andrews Gardens Elementary School
of the Arts
345 Northeast 56th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Dear Friend:
Thank you for inviting President Clinton to a performance of
"Peter Pan in Neverland" by the students of North Andrews Gardens
Elementary School of the Arts. The President has asked me to convey
his appreciation for your kind offer.
The President is expected to be travelling on the date of your
event. As a result, he will be unable to join you.
On behalf of the President, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stephanie Streett S. theets
Deputy Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
The Nation's Largest Fully Accredited School System
SCHOOL THE BOARD #FLORIDA OF BROWARD COUNTY
NORTH ANDREWS GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Chairperson Dr. Abraham S. Fischler
Carole P. Bassford, Principal
Vice Chairperson
Dr. Don Samuels
345 N.E. 56th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Darla L. Carter
(954) 928-0370
Miriam M. Oliphant
Dr. Robert D. Parks
Diana Wasserman
Lois Wexler
Student Advisor Brian Dassler
February 28, 1997
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Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. William Clinton
President of the United States of America
APR
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Clinton:
I am writing to you on behalf of the cast and crew of "Peter Pan in
Neverland" at North Andrews Gardens Elementary School of the Arts in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida.
Recently, the students in my Technical Theatre class produced the play "Peter
Pan in Neverland" and received rave reviews. What is so special about this
endeavor is that the show is completely run by third, fourth and fifth grade
students! They not only act, but they run the sound, lighting, and special
effects.
The students also made sacrifices in order to produce "Peter Pan". They
would put in a seven hour school day and then stay between one and a half
to two hours extra for play rehearsal. Their dedication and enthusiasm to this
endeavor is truly commendable.
The children's biggest dream, however, is to take the play to Washington,
D.C. and perform for students at an elementary school there with you and
Mrs. Clinton as our very special guests!
They have been literally saving every penny they have in order to go to
Washington, D.C. We are currently having a penny drive at our school and
the students at North Andrews Gardens have contributed over $1,000 in
pennies to this effort!
Equal Opportunity Employer, Using Affirmative Action Guidelines
We are currently scheduled to be in Washington, D.C. May 7 - 10, 1997 and
have contacted Mr. Kenneth Whitted of the Washington, D.C. school district
in our efforts to schedule a performance there.
I am definitely quite aware of your busy schedule, but also know that you and
your family are avid supporters of the Arts. I also know that Mrs. Clinton is a
strong child advocate and that she would appreciate this production.
Please find enclosed letters from the cast and crew of "Peter Pan in
Neverland", as well as some pictures from our production.
It would mean the world to these children if you and your wife could take
some time from your busy schedules in order to attend their special
performance.
Thank you for your time and consideration to our request.
Respectfully yours,
Amalio C. hives
Amalio C. Nieves
Technical Theatre Teacher
North Andrews Gardens Elementary School of the Arts
Daniel J. Shayler
40 Northeast 53rd Court
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334-1651
Fax 954-493-8642
Home Phone 954-491-5171
Email [email protected]
January 14, 1997
President Bill Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Clinton:
I've heard a lot in the media lately about how bad and disrespectful kids are becoming,
and that the schools that they go to are not able to do much about the problems.
I have just been through a most wonderful and amazing experience. I am referring to
an Elementary School production of "Peter Pan In Neverland".
This play was performed at North Andrews Gardens School of the Arts. The production
was put together and directed by the technical theatre teacher, Mr. Amalio Nieves.
With the exception of Mr. Nieves, the entire cast and production crew are students
from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. These students do the lighting, sound, video
and post production. They also acquire and maintain the costumes and props, learn
their lines and perform the play. There were a few parent volunteers including myself
who helped with makeup, set building and supervision, but make no mistake about it,
these kids are young professionals and they do it all.
I became involved when Mr. Nieves asked me for advice on how to make the best use
of time, money, and materials in constructing the set, since school funding made for a
small budget. Together we were able to build a set using some donated materials and
some items already at the school. There was still a considerable cost involved in the
production, including special effects and special costumes needed. I believe that Mr.
Nieves used his own funds for part of these necessary items.
The amazing part of my story is how extremely hard these young people worked at this
for Mr. Nieves and for themselves. All their rehearsal time was after school, three or
four days a week, for over two hours a day, spanning a two month period.
I was both surprised and pleased at the respect they showed to the adults and to each
other. I developed a great regard for this crew of students to the point that I could not
do enough to help. During the week preceding the opening of the play, I went into
work late, left early, and called in sick, just so I could be there.
Opening night's performance was excellent! Everyone was ready. After the show, the
Principal, Mr. Sid Ditkowsky told one of the parent volunteers that it was the best
school production he had ever seen. One of the reasons Mr. Nieves pushed so hard to
make these kids so good, was that this was the first theatrical production in the
school's new performing arts auditorium.
In closing, I want to give my personal praise and hope that this teacher, Mr. Amalio
Nieves, and his young group of actors and technicians receive as much recognition,
applause and support as they SO greatly deserve. I also would like to thank the
Broward County School System, for it's courage start and keep the Performing Arts
and other magnet programs alive. The look in these kids eyes proves that these
programs can make a difference in their lives.
Sincerely,
Daniel I. Shayler
Daniel J. Shayler
C: Mr. Sid L. Ditkowsky
North Andrews Gardens Elementary
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President William Clinton
The White House
Washington, DC
Dear Mr. President,
I am in a play called "Peter Pan In Neverland".
I play one of the lost children named "Yummy".
We have worked SO hard on making our play a
success. We worked five days a week and some
Saturdays. We mostly worked after school was
dismissed, from three o' clock to five-thirty. We have
performed our play two times for local audiences and
it was very well liked
My school and I would love to perform "Peter Pan
In Neverland" for you. We would like to take our
show to a local school in your area and perform for
the students and you around April of this year.
Please let us know if you would like to see our
version of "Peter Pan In Neverland" as much as we
would like to perform it for you.
Sincerely,
Timothy Scott Lee, Jr.
Marcus Summa
5161 N.E. 2 Avenue
Ft. Landerdale, FL 33334
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C.
January 15, 1997
Dear President Clinton,
I am a fifth grader at North Andrews Gardens Elementary School
of the Arts. Our school's Technical Theatre Classes performed a
play called "PETER PAN IN NEVERLAND". We have put a lot of effort
into this play and it would be a great honor for us to perform it
for you.
We would like to know if it would be possible to come to
Washington to perform this GREAT play for you and possibly a school
in your area. We rehearsed many hours after school and on a couple
Saturdays so that we would make sure this play was a big success.
Our principle, Mr. Ditkowski, came to see our first performance
and recommended that all of the teachers at our school come to see
our second performance. He was so impressed he also had us save
him a seat for the next show.
Please President Clinton give us a chance to perform this play
for you and we promise not to disappoint you. We worked so hard
and our goal was to be good enough to perform for you. Won't you
please just give us a chance?
Yours truly,
marcus
bumma
Marcus Summa (Smee)
BruceFlorence
5690 N,E. 8th AVE
Fort.Laud., Fl, 33334
Dear Mr. President,
My name is
Bruce Florence I am 10 years old
and in the fourth grade. I go to
North Andrews Gardens El ementary
School of Performing Arts.
Our Drama Tech Class has recently
performed The Play Peter Pan in
Neverland. It turned out great. We
workedso hard foritito all come toget
Westayed after school daily for
rehersal, and all that hard work
sure paid off when I heard the
audience's aplause and comments.
really would like
to ta Ke our play on tour in April,
We would like to perform at an
inner city School in Washington DC.
and would it be great if you
could atttend ourvery special
performance, You can then see the
great things going on in our public
Schools, And most of all I Know
youwill enjoy it, Thank youfor
Taking the time to read myletter
We're looking forward to S howing
youhow hard working we are and
howtalented wearetoo.
Thank you Again,
Briven Elecome
President Bill Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C.
January 14, 1997
Dear President Clinton,
I am in a wonderful school play, called "Peter Pan In Neverland". The cast
and production crew are all students from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
The production was put together by North Andrews Gardens Elementary
School of the Arts Technical Theatre teacher, Mr. Nieves. We have had
many after school rehearsals and we have worked very hard. We would like
to take our play on tour to an inner-city school in the Washington, D.C. area.
We plan to go during the month of April. It would mean very much to me,
the other castmembers and my school, if you could attend this special
performance.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Shayler
Caitlin Shayler
3rd Grade
North Andrews Gardens Elementary School of the Arts
January 14,1997
Dear mr. President,
il am so exited! l was chosen
to be in the play "Peter Pan! l
was so happy to play the part
of Peter Pan It is a wonder-
ful play. Lots of people really
injoyed the play We put alot
of hard work and effort into
this play. Every day all the cast
spent two hours of after school
rehirsal working on lines, block-
ing, expression, and focus. We
would love to take our play
on tour. We would also like
to perform it in an inner
city school in Washington, D. C. We
are plannining to go in the
month of april may We would great
by appriciate you to attend this
very special performance. We would
like you to see what great
things go on in our public
schools We are looking forward
to showing how much work and
talent we put into our play!
Sincerelly,
ashley Elizabeth
Williams
or
Peter
pan
Dear MrsPresident
May 7-10, 1997
Mr Nieves and all the peaple who are in
"Peter Pian" are coming to Washington D.C, We are
going to preformPeter Ran" I was an indiannamed
Branch I The Face. I thought the name was funny,
I think you will find it funn y too, I did my
part really good, We all want
We all want to come, Because this play will be
the best you ever seen, I really want you
to come, I hope you will,
We all have worked very hard on this play,
After school we would spend two extra hours to
rehearse, And we even practiced on a Friday
when we didn't have school! That's how long
we worked on this play, Is that lonor what?
It is on May 77-100,1997 that's how long we
are going to stn Y there, We also had to
Breform for another school, I am also going
to describe what I looked like in the play,
I had a brown andmal skin. I had to
have a branch in the face,
You will really like the play, All
I can say is See you in Washington D.C.!
From your friend Scott Wilson
5156 NE 5th AV
Ft. Lauderdal F.L. 33334
Dear President Clinton,
January 12,1997
at North I am Andrews a third Gardens. grader On
December 7,1996 I did a play
Peter Pan In Never
Land." When we presented
it I'm ssure everybody liked
it. We worked very hard. We put
hours in about a day two after to school. three halfof
us want to bring our play
to Washington D.C. We plan
coming some time in April. The
whole cast hopes you can
attend our performance. We want
to show what goes around in
our public schools. We all want
to show what hard-working and
talented children we are.
Your friend,
Miles Kenyon
II) NW 52 St
Ft. Lauderdale
FL. 33309
1-12-97
Dear Mr. President,
My name is Stephanie Moreno.
I'm in 3rd grade at the North
Andrews Gardens Elementary
school of the arts, of Ft. Lauderdale.
In our school we have a class
named technical theater. our theacher's
name is Mr. Angalio Nieves. We have
a play named Peter Pan in
That is the reason that we would
Neverland." We are very proud of it.
like to show you our iob. We
are planning to go to Washintong
in May April but we need your help
in this matter. We are sure that
you would enjoy it.
Please Mr. Clinton give US an
answer. we will be waitting for
it. Our school address. is North
school of the Airts 345
Andrews Gardens Elementary
N.E.
56 th st. Ft Lauderdale FL 33334.
the phone number is (954) 928-0370
Attn to Mr Nieves.
Stephanie
345 N.E. 56 street
Ft, Land., Florida 33334
January 13,1997
Dear Mr. President,
I'm Jim from North Andrew's
Gardens Elementary and I want
to know it my school con do a
P lay there in Washing ton, D.C.
This play is really good and we
worked real hard to put it together,
in fact, we worked so hard that
we had reheasals / or 2 hours atter
school. So I would like it if we
could do the play in an innercity
school. My school plans on going
on the mouth of April. We would
be happy if you could attend at this
special performance.
Thanks,
Jim Tavara
345 N.E. 565
Ft. Laud,, FI 3333
13 JAN 1997
President Clinton
the White House
1500 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington DC 20500
Dear President Clinton,
Hillim Cheryl Abreu and I am in the play "Peter Pan
in North Andrew Gardens E lementry Floridacind I
really want to meet you. I want to te 11 you
how much work I did and the dance I was in.
The best thing was that nobody forgot there line
even a little boy that is onley five years old didn't
forget his lines.I want to go on four So that
you can watch the play in audience to acters.
of course I have to tellyouthat I had to stay 7 hrs.
IF you Say yes you will really grant my wish.
and 3hrs, in School.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Abreu #1
FormChage
721 NE 58thct
FT Lauderdale, Florida
33334
JAnuary 13, 1997
Dear Mr President Clinton,
I am writing to you to tell
you about our play we are doing
at North Andrews Elementary
School. in Fort Lauderdale. We
are doing the play "Peter Pan IN
Never land We spend alot of
time in class rehearsing. we
also spend one on two hours a
day after sclool working real hard
to make it right.
We have been doing "Peten
Pan here at our school for
the Students, staff, and parents.
They think we are great.
We not only have a great
acting cast, we have one of
the top technical Staff around.
The technical Staff is made up
of 9,10 , 11, and 12 year old students,
under the direction of Mr. Nieves
We are very interested in
taking our play on tar. If at all
possible, we would like to bring
Peten Pan in Neverland" to a School
in your city during the month of april.
Most of all if we can Come to
Washington DC to perform we would
be realy happy for you to See how
talented we really one. You would
be realy excited as you watched
how good we are.
we are really looking farward
to showing you the great things
our School teaches Kids, we realy
are lucky, we get to learn alot
of olifferent things other Kids don't,
our School is really special
your Chase Friend,
Dear Mr. President,
We are doing a play. It is called
PeterPan in Neverland. It is great,
We put a lot of hard work in this show.
We had some after school rehearsals.
My part was the vido, It Was fun.
We would like to take our Play on tour,
I would like to perfrom at an inner
City school in Washington, D.C. We will
be performing during the month of Apirl.
We would like you to be there For ourperfromes.
Iwant you to know some of our things
that are going on in our school. I am
looking forward to see ingrouit want to show
you my talent.
Your firend,
Rochelle, Fligman,
Dear President Clinton,
We have a play called Peter Pan
In Neverland. It is very good andel
put very hard work into it love
been wing to after school rehearsals
Ide like to take it om tour to
as joy school in Washingtom, D.C. We would
to attend it We are looking forward to showing
like to come in april and yred like you
you how hard work and talented we are
your friend,
Ryan Buckley
May 7-10
Dear Mr, President
Drama tech wants you to be at
our play Peter Pan We would like
you to. be at our play "Peter Pan",
We would like to take this on tour,
I t would mean the world to us,
We are going May 7-10 to washing
ton, We would like you to attend,
This will be the best Show you
ever saw, You will put two thumbs
up, Iwas Captain Hook in the Play I
have a mean part but I am so
scared of the crocodile, We Put 7
hours of school and 2 hours of
reharsal, It was very much hard
work but we put alot of effort into
it and if was great! People
loved the play and you will love
it when you see it I hope you
find time in your schedule tosee
Peter Pun"
Sincerly your friend
Miguel Segredo
PETER PAN PRESS
February 13,
Peter Pan In
LETS RAISE SOME
Neverland to tour
CASH!!!
Washington D.C.,
May 7th-10th!
To meet our goal of raising $20,000.00. we
are going to have to do some serious fund
raising!!
Well, it's official! The School Board of
Here is a list of upcoming fund raisers:
Flea Market-We have reserved two tables
Broward County has approved the Peter
at the Music Departments Flea Market on
Pan In Neverland Trip to Washington,
Feb. 15th. Please bring in any items you
D.C.!
would like to donate for sale to Mr. Nieves
Our trip is to be booked through Sonshine
by Feb. 14th.
Educational Tours. This company is al-
Roller Skating Parties- Scheduled for Feb.
ready working with North Andrews Gar-
24th & April 9th at Galaxy Skateway
dens Elementary on two other trips.
Penny Drive- Currently going on in school,
send in those pennies!
An itinerary was handed out at the Febru-
Ad Sales- Please be sure to make copies of
the ad letter and mail or distribute to those
ary 1 1th parent meeting. It looks very ex-
citing! Other than our performance, we
you do business with, such as your hair-
dresser or doctor, or dance or karate school.
will be touring such sights as the Wash-
Video Sales-proceeds of the sale of the Fan-
ington Monument, the Library of
tasy Follies & Peter Pan Videos will be go-
Peter Pan In
Congress, the Bureau of Engraving &
ing to the Washington fund.
Neverland set to tour!
Printing, the Smithsonian Museums, as
well as the White House and many other
Watch out Washington D.C
sights!!
Peter Pan will perform at
Here We COME!!!
Oakland Park Elem. on
The cost for the trip will be $529.00 per
Thursday, February 20th!
person. This will include:
Rehearsals are on Feb. 18th &
Round Trip Air Fare
19th after school, until 4:30
All Transfers to and from airport
Here is a list of possible fund raising options
All Bus Transportation in D.C
brought up at the Feb. 11th parent meeting:
Hotel- Courtyard Mariott in D.C.
Mall Excursion-Mini Performance
Personal Guide/Escort in D.C.
Bake Sale
All Admissions for Museums, etc.
Drawings for Bike(s)
All Meals included in Itinerary
Teacher Talent Night
All Taxes & Gratuities
Media Coverage
Car Wash
A $50 deposit is due to Mr. Nieves by
Evening Cruise on the Intracoastal
Barter System
February 24th to insure your spot on the
Teacher Jeopardy
trip! This is a NON REFUNDABLE
The more money we raise on these efforts.
DEPOSIT.
the less we all have to spend ourselves!