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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: Deaver, Michael
Folder Title: Social (4)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: 3/24/82
TO:
Mike Deaver
FROM:
JOHN F. W. ROGERS
Special Assistant to the President
for Administration
FYI:
LET'S DISCUSS:
COMMENT: I completely agree with
you. You must understand, however,
that my office did not directly
handle RNC bills until late
February 1982. According to
Mr. Herdman the bills were
forwarded to Joe Canzeri.
My office never received a single
invoice, statement or inquiry
regarding the 23rd event until we
began to settle accounts on the
recent barbeque.
In any event, I have handled the
problem and paid the appropriate
parties.
Thunking ,
THE
March
WASHINGTON WHITE 22, 1982 HOUSE the John believe
This
MEMORANDUM FOR: JOHN ROGERS
FROM:
MUFFIE BRANDON
maffir Brander
As you can see from the enclosed letter from Robert Herdman
of September 23, he has never been paid for the barbecue
expenses for the White House on September 23. -I realize
the tremendous demands upon your office, but this is a
small voluntary organization which is out over $8,000.00
and I would beg of you to give this bill top priority and
have it paid immediately. The people came in good faith
and all the bills were paid from their own pockets and they
still haven't been paid by the White House.
Thank you so much for your kind attention.
I knew this is
CC: Michael Deaver
not yver funt
and your office
has been wonderful
in responding to
my S.O.S.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
knowledge
for
MEMORANDUM FOR: JIM ROSEBUSH
MICHAEL DEAVER
JOE CANZERI
REX SCOUTEN
FROM:
MUFFIE BRANDON
milfiz Brunder
SUBJECT:
Christmas Expenses
The enclosed memo will show you the Christmas expenses of the
last five years.
Rex Scouten informs me that the reasons the expenses were very
high this year were two-fold:
1. The party on the 12th of December from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
for the military and secret service.
The party on Sunday, December 13 from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
for the White House Staff and EOP Staff and Family Open
Houses cost $22,000.
2. Having the two press parties back to back was a superb idea
from the point of view of the staff at the House, however,
it probably cost the White House approximately $5,000 more
in duplication in personnel.
I would recommend strongly that we keep the two press parties, but
perhaps examine in detail the Military and Secret Service Open House
and the White House Staff and EOP Staff and Family Open Houses which
were really the causes of the extraordinary Christmas expenses.
Thank you for your attention.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 25, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MICHAEL DEAVER
FROM:
MUFFIE BRANDON
nuffiz Brander
SUBJECT:
Christmas - 1981
Rex and I have composed the attached memos to share our reflections on
the Christmas events in 1981 and to help to avoid the same small errors
in 1982.
I thought you might appreciate a copy of these memos.
Attachments
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1982
Muffie:
I doubt if we ever have the opportunity for a
1981 Christmas meeting.
Attached is a list of what is intended to be
constructive comments.
R Chief Usher
Rex W. Scouten
CHRISTMAS 1981
COMMENTS
CANDLELIGHT TOURS
White House Staff
Need to schedule one evening for White House staff,
families and friends. Then not allow them to bring
in families and friends for general public or other
candlelight tours through north, south and west
entrances. Had "thousands" for public tours.
General Public
Consider making three nights available from 6 to 9 p.m.
(1982 - 28th, 29th, 30th?)
Senior Citizen
Have less people or extend hours (6 to 9 p.m.).
Tours and Open House Tours
Six hours of refreshments, on weekends especially, is
very expensive and very hard on furnishings.
Press and Family Tour
Eliminate and combine with another group. There has
never been a response to justify the expense.
"Roped" Tours
Should keep numbers down so only one side of parlors
is roped. This will allow guests to see decorations
properly.
MUSIC
Too many units per event -- sound conflict and no
space to properly accommodate. Choirs should be
selected and instructed by the Social Office or
the Ushers Office. With so much activity every
detail must be planned for. We just cannot provide
for all requests at the last minute.
Choirs should never exceed 30 in number except in
very special situation. Then Usher's Office should
coordinate their physical requirements.
All units should be made aware that their appearance
is for background only, and they are not primary
entertainers. Please, please no special set-up
for recording or filming. This is in our opinion
an insult to the President's guests.
SOCIAL AIDS
For most events, far too many; they had absolutely
nothing to do.
SCHEDULING
More consideration should be given to the Residence
Staff -- time between functions. Six-hour serving
periods followed by back-to-back late night parties.
DECORATIONS
Residence continuesto receive prime attention and
focus. Office areas incidental.
SUGGESTION
All volunteers attend volunteer party.
OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENTS
Diplomatic children transported by bus.
Having two parties for the press.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 26, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR:
REX SCOUTEN
FROM:
MUFFIE BRANDON
SUBJECT:
Christmas Comments 1981
CANDLELIGHT TOURS
White House Staff:
I agree completely with the need for one evening devoted to White House
staff, family and friends and then no other times.
General Public:
I would also recommend making three nights available from 6-9pm (28th,
29th, 30th).
Senior Citizens:
I would recommend extending the hours from 6-8pm to 6-9pm.
Tours and Open House Tours:
I agree that 6 hours of refreshments, especially on weekends, is expensive
and hard on furnishings. Do you have an alternative recommendation?
Perhaps we could have refreshments upon exit in the East Lobby corridor.
Press and Family Tour:
I agree that this group should be combined with another group.
"Roped" Tours:
I agree that numbers should be kept down. Can you give us a figure to head
for next year?
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MUSIC
I could not agree with you more and I hope that next year we can coordinate
the music in an organized fashion:
- choirs should not exceed 30 members;
- choirs should be booked at least one
month in advance of appearance;
- choirs should be made to realize that
they are merely background and have NO
special set-ups or television coverage
without the First Family;
1: choirs should be handled by the Social Office.
SOCIAL AIDES
We shall certainly cut down the number of social aides. I think this
year we erred on the side of caution.
SCHEDULING
A great effort was made by the Social Office not to overschedule the Residence
Staff. Unfortunately events were added at the last minute which crowded the
schedule. We will try to be sure that this does not happen next year, and
that the big parties are spaced in an intelligent way for the Residence Staff.
PRINTED PROGRAMS
All printed program materials should be read and approved before they go to
the printer by:
-
the Social Office
Rex Scouten
Michael Deaver
Unfortunately, there were some corporate credits this year which were not
appropriate when the First Lady was involved in the Christmas event.
DECORATIONS
We received many, many compliments about the slight decorations of the
East Lobby areas this year. The Residence still remains the area of prime
attention and focus but many visitors greatly appreciated the welcome in the
East Wing. I would continue that next year.
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SUGGESTIONS
How many volunteers are there in all? I do not know the number and cannot
say if we can accommodate them all at one Christmas party.
QUESTIONS
Exactly who is in charge of Christmas at the White House? This was never
clearly defined last year and the Social Office did almost everything, but
there were some details which went undetected.
Who should work on the Christmas card?
and
report to whom?
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 9,1981
MEMO:
Fee
TO: Michael Deaver
FROM: Muffie Brandon mitts Brander
RE; Steve Dart film proposal
I think this is an interesting idea and I have
only two concerns:
1. The Merle Haggard PBS special will be broadcast
live from the White House on sunday, December
20, 1981. Although the Dart film is very different
in concept I would hate for either one to dilute
the other, and would hope that the Dart program
could air AFTER the PBS special.
2. Mr Dart proposes that the shooting would require
a five-day schedule with, perhaps, several hours
each day for Mrs Reagan. That is a lot at this
busy time of year.
I think that one has to be very careful when one thinks
of inviting local schools etc. to participate in such
programs. There is a great deal of time and disruption
involved in the production of such a film and I have
known of several cases in the past when both teachers
and students became fed up with the whole business.
There are, however, some wonderful local school Christ-
mas pagents and plays which might be wonderful and
places like Woodlawn Plantation have "old fashioned"
Christmas celebrations which fit in perfectly with
Mrs Reagan's concept of Christmas. Some footage might
also be able to be shot at the National Cathedral which
has a fabulous children's choir ( the kids preparing
for Christmas; in rehersal etc.)
I think the idea of ONE sponsor and no commercial
interruption is terrific.
CC. Peter McCoy
Keep
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 3, 1981
TO:
Michael K. Deaver
FROM:
Muffie Brandon Branda
Attached is the list of White House Staff and their participation in State
Dinners through Egypt.
cc:
Peter McCoy
OFFICERS OF THE WHITE HOUSE
STATE DINNER
UPSTAIRS/ALTERNATE
Edwin Meese, III
Great Britain
Upstairs
Japan
Upstairs
Germany
Upstairs
Australia
Upstairs
Egypt
Upstairs
James A. Baker, III
Great Britain
Upstairs
Japan
Upstairs
Germany
Upstairs
Australia
Upstairs
Egypt
Upstairs
Michael K. Deaver
Great Britain
Upstairs
Japan
Upstairs
Germany
Upstairs
Australia
Upstairs
Egypt
Upstairs
Richard V. Allen
Great Britain
Upstairs
Japan
Upstairs
Germany
Upstairs
Australia
Upstairs
Egypt
Upstairs
Martin Anderson
Germany
Alternate
James Scott Brady
None
Mrs. Brady
Egypt
Upstairs
Elizabeth Dole
None
Fred F. Fielding
Germany
Alternate
Max L. Friedersdorf
Germany
Upstairs
David R. Gergen
Japan
Alternate
Edwin L. Harper
Australia
Alternate
E. Pendleton James
Australia
Alternate
Franklyn C. Nofziger
Germany (regretted)
Alternate
Australia
Upstairs
Richard Salisbury Williamson
Germany
Alternate
Robert M. Garrick
Germany (regretted)
Alternate
Joseph W. Canzeri
Japan
Alternate
Germany
Alternate
Australia (regretted)
Alternate
Egypt
Alternate
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OFFICERS OF THE WHITE HOUSE
STATE DINNER
UPSTAIRS/ALTERNATE
Red Cavaney
None
Richard G. Darman
Japan
Alternate
Kenneth M. Duberstein
Egypt
Alternate
Japan
Alternate
Craig L. Fuller
Edwin J. Gray
None
Edward V. Hickey
Egypt
Alternate
Francis S. M. Hodsoll
Japan
Alternate
Alan F. Holmer
None
Japan
Alternate
Peter McCoy
Germany
Alternate
Australia
Alternate
Egypt
Alternate
Mrs. McCoy
Egypt
Upstairs
Powell Allen Moore
Egypt
Alternate
James W. Nance
Egypt
Alternate
Edward Rollins
None
Karna Small Stringer
None
Frank A. Ursomarso
None
Edwin W. Thomas
None
Charles Tyson
Japan
Alternate
Germany
Alternate
Australia (regretted)
Alternate
Egypt
Alternate
Herbert E. Ellingwood
None
Richard A. Hauser
None
Larry M. Speakes
None
Douglas Leighton Bandow
None
Aram Bakshian, Jr.
None
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OFFICERS OF THE WHITE HOUSE
STATE DINNER
UPSTAIRS/ALTERNATE
Richard Beal
None
Morton C. Blackwell
None
Robert F. Bonitati
None
John F. Burgess
None
David C. Fischer
None
Kevin Randall Hopkins
None
Virginia H. Knauer
None
Dennis E. LeBlanc
None
Diana Lozano
None
Judy F. Peachee
None
J. Steven Rhodes
None
John F. W. Rogers
None
Steven Studdert
None
Wayne H. Valis
None
Helene A. von Damm
Egypt
Upstairs
Gregory Newell
None
Dr. Daniel Ruge
None
John Herrington
None
NOTE:
Great Britain
2/26
Japan
5/7
Germany
5/21
Australia
6/30
Egypt
8/5
CABINET OFFICERS WHO
HAVE BEEN INVITED TO STATE DINNERS
1. The Secretary of Commerce (Malcolm Baldrige)
-- May 5, 1981 - JAPAN
-- November 17, 1981 - VENEZUELA
2. The Secretary of Education (Terrel H. Bell)
-- August 5, 1981 - EGYPT
-- November 2, 1981 - JORDAN
3. The Secretary of Agriculture (John R. Block)
-- October 13, 1981 - SPAIN
-- November 17, 1981 - VENEZUELA
4. The Secretary of Labor (Raymond J. Donovan)
-- June 30, 1981 - AUSTRALIA
5. The Secretary of Energy (James B. Edwards)
you. dinner 3 luncheoms MB.
none , private 2 luncheans mr.
6. The Secretary of State (Alexander M. Haig, Jr.)
-- February 26, 1981 - GREAT BRITAIN
-- May 7, 1981 - JAPAN
-- May 21, 1981 - GERMANY
-- June 30, 1981 - AUSTRALIA
-- August 5, 1981 - EGYPT
-- September 9, 1981 - ISRAEL
-- October 13, 1981 - SPAIN
-- November 2, 1981 - JORDAN
-- November 17, 1981 - VENEZUELA
-- February 3, 1982 - EGYPT
-- march 25, 1982 - Italy
7. The Secretary of Transportation (Andrew L. Lewis, Jr.)
-- February 3, 1982 - Egypt
8. The Secretary of Housing & Urban Development (Samuel R. Pierce, Jr.)
-- June 30, 1981 - AUSTRALIA
-- November 2, 1981 - JORDAN
9. The Secretary of the Treasury (Donald T. Regan)
-- February 26, 1981 - GREAT BRITAIN
-- May 7, 1981 - JAPAN
-- May 21, 1981 - GERMANY
-- September 9, 1981 - ISRAEL
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10. The Secretary of Health, & Human Services (Richard S. Schweiker)
-- June 30, 1981 - AUSTRALIA
-- march 2511982 - Italy
11. The Attorney General (William French Smith)
5 luncheons
-- February 26, 1981 - GREAT BRITAIN
(2 mr.
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4 dinnes-
12. The Secretary of Interior (James G. Watt)
-- June 30, 1981 - AUSTRALIA
-- October 18, 1981 - FRANCE
-- November 17, 1981 - VENEZUELA
-- February 3, 1982 - EGYPT
13. The Secretary of Defense (Caspar W. Weinberger)
-- February 26, 1981 - GREAT BRITAIN
-- May 7, 1981 - JAPAN
-- May 21, 1981 - GERMANY
-- August 5, 1981 - EGYPT
-- September 9, 1981 - ISRAEL
-- November 2, 1981 - JORDAN
14. William E. Brock, III (US Trade Representative w/ Cabinet rank)
-- October 13, 1981 - SPAIN
- - march 25,1982 - Italy
15. Edwin Meese, III (Counsellor to the President w/ Cabinet rank)
-- February 26, 1981 - GREAT BRITAIN
-- May 7, 1981 - JAPAN
-- May 21, 1981 - GERMANY
-- June 30, 1981 - AUSTRALIA
-- August 5, 1981 - EGYPT
-- September 9, 1981 - ISRAEL
-- October 13, 1981 - SPAIN
-- November 2, 1981 - JORDAN
-- November 17, 1981 - VENEZUELA
-- February 3, 1982 - EGYPT
16. Hon. William J. Casey (Director of Central Intelligence w/ Cab. Rank)
-- October 13, 1981 - SPAIN
-- November 2, 1981 - JORDAN
17. Jeane Kirkpatrick (US Rep. to the UN - w/ Cabinet Rank)
-- February 26, 1981 - GREAT BRITAIN
-- May 21, 1981 - GERMANY
-- August 5, 1981 - EGYPT
-- September 9, 1981 - ISRAEL
-- February 3, 1981 - EGYPT
18. David Stockman (Director of OMB w/ Cabinet Rank)
-- August 5, 1981 - EGYPT
STATE DINNERS
February 26, 1982
February 3, 1982
Great Britain
Egypt
May 7, 1982
march 25, 1982
Japan
Italy
May 21, 1982
Germany
June 30, 1982
Australia
August 5, 1981
Egypt
September 9, 1981
Israel
October 13, 1981
Spain
November 2, 1982
Jordan
November 17, 1981
Venezuela
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 22, 1981
MEMO
TO:
Michael Deaver
FROM: Muffie Brandon Brander
RE:
Allocation of State Department Seats at Official
Dinners at the White House
Ambassador Annenberg and I have discussed this situation
and I gather she has requested Ambassador Clark to go over the
Sadat dinner in particular with you.
General Position:
Under our current dinner allocation the Department of State
is allowed to recommend 4 couples for the official dinners.
This list has, in the past included:
The Secretary of State
The Chief of Protocol
The Assistant Secretary of State
The Regional Deputy Assistant Secretary
(or current U.S. Ambassador)
Ambassador Annenberg now wishes:
The Chief of Protocol
The American Ambassador to the visiting nation
to be removed from the State Department allocation as she claims
that both these positions are "personal representatives" of the
President. She says that The Chief of Protocol is also Chief
of Protocol of the White House and therefore she should be listed
under a special allocation, or under White House allocation.
Whatever policy you wish us to follow is fine, but I think
The Ambassador is pushing the point when she wishes to be listed
not as a Department of State official, which is certainly the
way her position is perceived, but under the White House allocation.
The Sadat dinner: August 5, 1981
The State Department, Office of Protocol, never informed
us on paper of their exact wishes concerning their allocations for
this dinner despite requests. Ambassador Annenberg mentioned
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in a telephone conversation the current American Ambassador to
Cairo, Roy Atherton and his wife, be included and there is no
problem with this at all.
The Deputy Secretary, Veliotis and his wife, can easily be
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fitted into the dinner as well and would be most appropriate.
Our current State Department list which you, Peter and Mrs.
Reagan approved includes:
Secretary of State and Mrs. Haig
Ambassador & Ambassador Annenberg
Apecial Ambassador Habib and Mrs. Habib
We can certainly accommodate Atherton and Veliotis as
there have been many regrets for this period of the year when
Done
many are on vacation.
CC: Peter McCoy
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
jile
were
June 26, 1981
MEMO
TO:
Michael Deaver
FROM:
Muffie Brandon
nuffie Brander
RE:
Television Series With Outstanding Performers And The
New Talent Of The Future
DATES:
First Program: Sunday November 22, 1981
Rudolph Serkin and protoge
Second Program: Sunday, December 20, 1981
Johnny Cash & June Carter & protoges
These dates have been selected because they are good
for the performer's busy schedules and because they
coincide with maximum viewing periods just before the
holidays.
SCENARIO:
The performances will be broadcast live from the East
Room and will last approximately 40 minutes with the
remainder of the hour appearing before the television
audiences in the form of location footage which will be
shot about the performers this summer.
After the performance there will be a buffet reception
for those 150 guests attending with the President &
Mrs. Reagan
PRESIDENCIAL PARTICIPATION:
It is hoped that the President will welcome the guests in
the East Room and those in the vast television audience
before the program begins and have remarks which introduce
the performers as well as a larger statement which will
encourage the private support of the Arts throughout our
nation. Beverly Sills has agreed to serve as the narator
of the series.
GUESTS:
It is suggested that the guests attending these unique
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performances should include:
Members of the President's Commission on the Arts &
Humanities
Corporate Sponsors of the Television series
Senior White House Staff
Representatives of the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting
Families of the performers
Major potential donors to the Arts who are recommended
by the Presidential Commission for the Arts &
Humanities.
Personal friends of the President & Mrs. Reagan
BROADCAST SCHEDULE:
The performances will be broadcast live from the White
House to audiences in Washington and New York and then
again to the entire nation at 10:00 p.m. that evening.
Working with the I.C.A. there will probably be satellite
transfer of the programs to Europe.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS:
A letter from the President to Mr. Rudolph Serkin should
be sent as quickly as possible inviting him to be the
honored performer on November 22, 1981 to launch the new
series to bring new talent to the front of the stage
before a vast American audience. It is very important
that this invitation be extended from the President
personally.
Mr. Rudolph Serkin
% Marlboro School of Music
Marlboro, Vermont 05344
802-254-2394
CC:
Peter McCoy
Helene Von Damm
Dick Darman
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
file
February 4, 1981
To: Mike Deaver
Ed Meese
Joe Canzeri
Peter McCoy
Fm: James A. Baker, III
JABILL
Re: White House Social Functions
General guidelines have been determined for the
distribution of invitations to White House social functions
by categories. (Members of Congress, Business and Labor
Leaders, Artists and Entertainers, Executive Branch
Officials, etc.) These quotas are not rigid and will
vary from event to event depending on the particular
circumstances of any given event. For all events, the
following steps will be followed for determining
invitations:
1. Mike Deaver will give the final scheduling
sign off on all events. The scheduling office
will prepare an information sheet on the event
and send a copy of it to Margaret Tutweiler in
the Chief of Staff's office and to Peter McCoy.
2. The White House Social Secretary in Peter
McCoy's office will contact the appropriate
members of the White House senior staff to tell
them about the event. She will solicit
recommendations from them for invitees to the event
from their area consistent with the quota
guidelines. (For example, Max Friedersdorf will
be asked to get the names of 4 Members of Congress
he recommends be invited to the State dinner for
Prime Minister Thatcher.) The Social Secretary will
ask the staff members to get their recommendations
in writing into Margaret Tutwiler in my office
within one working day of the initial phone call.
3. The list will be in the Chief of Staff's office for
political review. Within 48 hours of receipt of
the recommendations for invitees, my office will
compile the list, review it and forward the approved
list to Peter McCoy.
4. Peter McCoy's office will proceed to handle
(a) invitations, (b) inform the appropriate
White House Senior Staff Members which of their
recommendations are, in fact, being invited to
the event, and (c) record the invitation list
into the computer.
MEMORANDUM
W.H
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 13, 1981
MEMORANDUM FOR: James Baker
Michael Deaver
FROM: Peter McCoy Pix
SUBJECT: Suggested Guidelines to be
followed for events in the
Executive Mansion
In order to facilitate the organization of events taking place
in the Executive Mansion, the following guidelines should be
created to assure that each event will serve the President
and Mrs. Reagan in a meaningful and dignified manner, and
that misunderstandings can be kept to a minimum.
We would be most grateful if these guidelines receive your
careful consideration.
OCCASIONS FOR USE:
1. A briefing and/or reception can be held in the Mansion only
if either the President or the First Lady is attending the
event.
2. The Mansion can be used for official functions after public
tour hours, which take place from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
during June, July and August, and until 12:30 p.m. the other
months.
3. Monday traditionally has been reserved to clean the Executive
Mansion and the Usher's office urges that no events be
scheduled on this day.
PROGRAM PROCEDURE:
1. All scheduling for the Residence is to be done through Peter
McCoy's office.
2. All invitations for events to be held in the Residence must
be sent from the Social Office to avoid confusion. The
Social Office will serve as the central organizing office
for all functions.
3. Each office which sponsors an occasion will assign one staff
officer only to serve as the liaison with the Social Office
for their event.
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4. The staff officer will meet with the Social Office at least
two weeks in advance, if possible, to review key preliminary
logistical decisions and establish efficient lines of commu-
nication.
5. The sponsoring office should coordinate/request press coverage
with Sheila Patton if coverage is desired.
6. The staff liaison officer will meet with either the Social
Secretary or her assistant, at least one day prior to the
event to review in detail the entire program and to walk
through the scenario.
7. The staff liaison officer in charge of the programs must
notify the Social Secretary's office at least five hours in
advance if there are to be any last minute changes. (We
realize that this is not always possible, but unnecessary
last minute changes can cause profound confusion to the
overall event.)
8. Greetings: It is suggested that the senior staff officer
from the office sponsoring the event should try to attend
the program slightly in advance to greet the guests. The
Social Secretary, or her assistant, will then usher the guests
to their seats.
9. All gate lists for events in the Residence must be handled
through the Social Office in order to avoid confusion. The
Social Office is structured to extend the invitation; take the
RSVP; compile the final gatelist (coordinating everything
closely with the originating office); and to handle the
clearance information with the Secret Service. Final additions
may be called in to the Social Office no later than five hours
before the event.
Any suggestions from staff members will be most welcomed. These
suggestions should be forwarded directly to Peter McCoy and not
to the White House Residence staff and personnel.
CC: Joe Canzeri
Muffie Brandon