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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 16, 1996
Maxi Anderson
15053 Sherman Way
Unit B
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Dear Ms. Anderson,
Thank you for writing and sending us
"The Greatest Treasure" album project. Mrs.
Clinton is dedicated to the fight against
child abuse and she greatly appreciates your
important work. Under the rules in which we
operate, the First Lady cannot officially
endorse the "LEGACY" or the project.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes in all you do to help children.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
of the First Lady
MAXICAL
Maxi Anderson
4/23/96
Ms. Melanne Verveer
The White House
Washington, DC
Dear Ms. Verveer:
I know that Ms. Clinton's office receives many projects and, I'm
sure that everyone of them is important. However ,I am going to
ask that you please give "THE GREATEST TREASURE" Project
special attention because this is truly a worthwhile and needed
project. I know that you are Ms. Clinton's aide and I would hope
that you would take the time to read the project yourself ,and
that you would encourage and recommend Ms. Clinton's endorsement
of and involvement in "THE GREATEST TREASURE" as well as your
own.
I have enclosed a copy of the presentation and cassette tape
to acquaint you with "THE GREATEST TREASURE", which I
consider our children to be. The song "LEGACY" is the song I
want to present to the WHITE HOUSE as a theme song to be used in
their fight against child abuse.
I am in the process of contacting the celebrities whom I would
like to be involved in this project. I hesitated in contacting
your office myself because I ,at first, felt that maybe I didn't
have clout to get through. However, I decided "Nothing ventured,
Nothing gained". I have just as much chance and more passion and
faith in this project than anyone else. And after all, GOD
entrusted it to me. So, here it is, and here I go!
I am praying that you will read and listen and get back to me
with a "Yes, We will be a part of this wonderful project".
Sincerely Yours,
Maxi Anderson andrew
15053 Sherman Way Unit B Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 989-7028
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 15, 1996
Ms. Diane L. Adams, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor/Clinical
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
Dear Diane,
Thank you for your invitation for Mrs.
Clinton to address the First International
Conference on Cultural Diversity and Women's
Health. The First Lady appreciates the
important work of the conference in gaining
support for and awareness of the health
issues identified at the UN Fourth World
Conference on Women.
Regretfully, Mrs. Clinton will be unable
to attend the conference. We wish you a
successful conference and thank you for
thinking of the First Lady. Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
of the First Lady
05.02.96 04:01 PM
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Regret
facsimile
TRANSMITTAL
to:
Melanne Verveer)
from:
Diane L. Adams, M.D.
fax #:
202-456-6244
re:
First International Conference on Cultural Diversity and Women's
Health
date:
may 2, 1996
pages:
Pages (including cover sheet) 19
message:
From the desk of
Paris M. Brice
Marketing/Event & Conference Consultant
2319 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21217
Telephone: 410-669-2718
Fax: 410-669-0679
05.02.96 04:01 PM
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UNIVERSITY OF MARTGAND
EASTERN SHORE
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Kiah Hall First Floor
CAMPUS: (410) 651-6301
Princess Annc, MD 21853-1299
FAX: (410) 651-6259
May 2, 1996
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Deputy Staff Director
Office of the First Lady
The White House
Old Executive Office Building - Room 100
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Verveer:
This letter comes to you at the recommendation of Theresa A. Loar who contacted me
concerning the First International Conference on Cultural Diversity and Women's Health.
This landmark conference will convene June 6-9, 1996, at the Lord Plaza Baltimore Hotel in
Baltimore, Maryland, and is related to follow-up to the U.N. Fourth World Conference on
Women.
As Honorary Chair of the President's Interagency Council on Women, I would very much like
for the First Lady to address the conference delegates on Friday, June 7, 1996. I have attached a
letter of invitation and other related conference literature for your review and use. I will forward
an original copy to your office today.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me
at (301) 594-1483, or my conference consultant, Paris M. Brice, at (410) 669-2718.
Sincerely,
Diane LadamonD
Diane L. Adams, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor/Clinical
Department of Physical Therapy
Coordinator, Cultural Diversity and Women's Health Program
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
EASTERN
SHORE
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Kiah Hall First Floor
CAMPUS: (410) 651-6301
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
FAX: (410) 651-6259
May 2, 1996
First Lady Hilliary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Old Executive Office Building
Room 100
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
On behalf of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Cultural Diversity and Women's Health
Program and Diversified Transitional Women's Center (Houston, Texas), I cordially invite your
participation in the First International Conference on Cultural Diversity and Women's Health
as the keynote luncheon speaker on Friday, June 7, 1996, 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This
landmark conference will convene at the Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore,
Maryland, June 6-9, 1996.
We would be honored if you could address our conference delegates on the topic, "Women &
Politics: The Emergence of the Women's Health Movement as a Political Force". We have
invited Dr. C. Delores Tucker, President, National Political Congress of Black Women, to preside
over this luncheon.
Many of the Conference's general sessions will tie in those critical health and social issues
identified during the UN Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing. By convening this
landmark conference, it is our hope that we will cultivate additional support and awareness, of
those health issues identified at the UN Fourth World Conference, amongst various national and
international health-focused organizations and educational institutions, committed to improving
women's health. It is our hope that a plan of action will be adopted by our conference delegates
to address the most critical areas of concern for women's health in their communities.
05. 02. 96 04:01 PM
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First Lady Hilliary Rodham Clinton
May 2, 1996
Page 2
Our closing session, "An International Forum: Corroborating Commitments Made at the UN
Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing", will tie in those critical health issues
identified at the UN Fourth World Conference with those pivotal health issues which will arise out
of the First International Conference on Cultural Diversity and Women's Health. Secretary
Donna Shalala has been invited to address this wrap-up session. It is our hope that we will
cultivate additional awareness and support from representatives, organizations and other entities
that were not able to participate in the Fourth World Conference. We have received letters of
support of this Conference from the Department of Health from the Republic of South Africa; the
African Women's Development & Communication Network in Nairobi, Kenya; the General
Federation of Jordanian Women in Amman, Jordan and the Alliance for Arab Women in Cairo,
Egypt.
As you can see from the attached literature, the First International Conference on Cultural
Diversity and Women's Health is designed to provide an international forum to foster
information sharing and unified supportive platforms which seek to improve the health status of
all women, especially women of color. Women from all cultural backgrounds will have an
opportunity to unite around common health care issues and set agendas to change health behavior
in their own countries and communities. It is our hope that in bringing a wide range of health
professionals, lay health care workers, national and world citizens to roundtable discussions, we
will continue to keep, in the forefront, this growing national and international concern.
The First International Conference on Cultural Diversity and Women's Health is being
sponsored by Bettye D. Lewis, Ed.D., RN, Founder, Diversified Transitional Women's Center
(Houston, Texas) and Dr. Diane L. Adams, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
and Coordinator, Cultural Diversity and Women's Health Program, University of Maryland
Eastern Shore (Princess Anne, Maryland).
For your information, I have enclosed the conference agenda; conference goals and objectives; an
Honorary International Conference Co-Chairs list; a biographical sketch of myself and Dr. Bettye
D. Lewis; literature on my new book released in September 1995 entitled, "Health Issues for
Women of Color: A Cultural Diversity Perspective"; and a press release issued by the University
of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (301) 594-1483 or our
conference consultant, Paris M. Brice, at (410) 669-2718, or by fax to (410) 669-0679.
Please address all conference correspondence to: Paris M. Brice, Conference Coordinator, First
International Conference on Cultural Diversity and Women's Health, 2319 Eutaw Place,
Baltimore, MD 21217.
05.02.96 04:01 PM
*HON MICHAEL CASTLE
First Lady Hilliary Rodham Clinton
May 2, 1996
Page 3
We do hope that you can participate in this historic conference.
Sincerely yours,
Deane L. adamsms
Diane L. Adams, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
Coordinator, Cultural Diversity and Women's Health
Program
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Enclosures:
(1)
Conference Agenda
(2)
Conference Goals & Objectives
(3)
Honorary International Conference Co-Chairs List
(4)
Health Issues for Women of Color:
A Cultural Diversity Perspective Literature
(5)
Biographical Sketch of Dr. Diane L. Adams
(6)
Biographical Sketch of Dr. Bettye D. Lewis
(7)
UMES Press Release
05.02.96 04:01 PM
*HON MICHAEL CASTLE
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
DRAFT
THURSDAY. JUNE 6. 1996
3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
REGISTRATION
5:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M.
WELCOME RECEPTION
FRIDAY. JUNE 7. 1996
7:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
REGISTRATION
8:00 A.M.-9:20 A.M.
OPENING SESSION
INVITED KEYNOTE: TBA
9:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION
"HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES: A WORLD PERSPECTIVE"
HEALTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, WHOSE SCOPE IS WORLDWIDE, WILL EXCHANGE AND SHARE
INFORMATION ON CURRENT SERVICES AND PROJECTS DEVELOPED AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO
IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY TO SUSTAINABLE, LOW-COST, QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR DISADVANTAGED
WOMEN AND CHILDREN WORLDWIDE.
MODERATOR: JEANETTE WASHINGTON, M.H.S., CHIEF OF PLANNING, EVALUATION, AND PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE, LOCAL & FAMILY ADMINISTRATION,
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND AND AUTHOR, MARYLAND'S HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000 [CONFIRMED]
INVITED PANELIST:
DR. FERIAL ALY, DEAN, COLLEGE OF NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF ALEXANDRIA, ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
[CONFIRMED]
CHRISTINA CABELLERO, PRESIDENT, DIALOGUE ON DIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D.C. [CONFIRMED]
OTHER PANELISTS; TBD
11:25 A.M.-12:45 P.M. GENERAL SESSION
"INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE AND ITS EMERGING ROLE IN NATIONAL AND GLOBAL HEALTH
CARE SERVICES"
TELEMEDICINE AND HEALTH CARE INFORMATIC PRACTITIONERS WILL SHARE DEVELOPMENTS MADE IN
THE EVOLVING ROLE OF NATIONAL AND GLOBAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURES IN HEALTH CARE
AND HOW THESE DEVELOPMENTS SERVE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH CARE
RESOURCES. THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE DATA COLLECTION FROM VARIOUS ETHNIC/RACIAL
GROUPS WILL BE EXPLORED.
MODERATOR & PANELIST: DR. MARGARET CARY, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
& HUMAN SERVICES, DENVER, COLORADO [CONFIRMED]
PANELISTS:
A.M. (MAX) HOUSE, CM, M.D., FRCPC, CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF NEUROLOGY AND CHAIRMAN,
TELEMEDICINE/TETRA, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND, ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
[CONFIRMED]
LESLIE SANDBERG, VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTH CARE MARKETING, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
[CONFIRMED]
JAMES S. LOGAN, M.D., MS, PRESIDENT, LOGAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., OKLAHOMA CITY,
OKLAHOMA [CONFIRMED]
12:45 P.M. 2:00 P.M. LUNCHEON
"WOMEN & POLITICS: THE EMERGENCE OF THE WOMEN'S HEALTH MOVEMENT AS A POLITICAL
FORCE"
PRESIDING: C. DELORES TUCKER, PH.D., NATIONAL POLITICAL CONGRESS OF BLACK WOMEN,
WASHINGTON, D.C. [INVITED]
SPEAKER: FIRST LADY HILLIARY RODHAM CLINTON [INVITED]
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2:45 P.M. 4:00 P.M. GENERAL SESSION
DRAFT
"WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH: HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN"
MODERATOR: ETHEL NEWMAN, M.A., D.D.S., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & ASSOCIATE TO THE DEAN
FOR CLINICAL AFFAIRS, SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D.C.
[CONFIRMED
PANELISTS: AIDA L. GIACHELLO, PH.D., DIRECTOR, MIDWEST LATINO HEALTH, RESEARCH,
TRAINING AND POLICY CENTER FOR (MEDTEP) PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS [CONFIRMED]
REIKO HOMMA TRUE, PH.D., MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAN
FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA [CONFIRMED]
MELVINA MCCABE, M.D., UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, DEPARTMENT
OF FAMILY COMMUNITY MEDICINE, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO [CONFIRMED]
4:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
AN AUTHORS' BOOK SIGNING AND RECEPTION
A FORUM OF RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS ON EDUCATION AND WOMEN'S HEALTH*
*NEITHER THE HONORARY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS OR SPEAKERS MAKE ANY
ENDORSEMENTS OF THE AUTHORS OR THIS SEGMENT OF THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM. THE
PURPOSE OF THIS FORUM IS TO PROVIDE THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS AND VARIOUS PUBLICS
WITH BOOKS, LITERATURE AND OTHER RESOURCE MATERIAL RELEVANT TO WOMEN'S HEALTH
ISSUES.
SATURDAY. JUNE 8. 1996
8:00 A.M.- 9:00 A.M.
GENERAL SESSION
REMARKS:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TBA
SPEAKER: BRIDGIE ALEXIS FORD, PH.D., PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, DEPARTMENT OF
COUNSELING & SPECIAL EDUCATION AND AUTHOR, EFFECTIVE EDUCATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN
EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS [CONFIRMED]
9:25 A.M.-10:45 A.
GENERAL SESSION
"AN OUTLOOK: THE EFFECTS OF WOMEN'S SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT ON HEALTH"
THIS SESSION WILL EXAMINE CULTURAL VALUES, ASSUMPTIONS AND TABOOS THAT WOMEN FROM
VARIOUS PARTS OF THE WORLD HOLD TO BE TRUE REGARDING THEIR OWN HEALTH, AS WELL AS
ADDRESS BARRIERS AND RESTRICTIONS THAT WOMEN MAY HAVE IN GETTING PERSONAL MEDICAL
ATTENTION. VARIOUS METHODS TO GAIN THE SUPPORT OF THE WOMEN IN IMPROVING THEIR OWN
HEALTH CONDITIONS WILL BE EXPLORED.
MODERATOR: DR. MARIANNE HATTAR-POLLARA, RN, Ms, DNCs, LECTURER, UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA, Los ANGELES, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND CONSULTANT, INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
PROGRAM [CONFIRMED]
DORITA DELEMOS DOWN, PRESIDENT, ISABELLA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE, BETHESDA, MARYLAND
[CONFIRMED]
INDIRA K. KALOTRA, FOUNDER, KAUR GROUP (MULTICULTURALISM & WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT),
VIENNA, VIRGINIA [CONFIRMED]
DR. WILHELMINA A. LEIGH, SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND.
ECONOMIC STUDIES, WASHINGTON, D.C. [CONFIRMED]
11:10 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. GENERAL SESSION
"GLOBAL ISSUES OF HIV/AIDS & STD's"
MODERATOR: PATSY FLEMING, DIRECTOR, WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF NATIONAL AIDS POLICY,
WASHINGTON, D.C. [INVITED]
PANELISTS: QUARRISHA KARIM, DIRECTOR, HIV/AIDS AND STD PROGRAMME, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA [CONFIRMED]
HELENE GAYLE, DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HIV/STD AND TB PREVENTION, CENTERS FOR
DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, ATLANTA, GEORGIA [CONFIRMED]
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12:45 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
LUNCHEON
DRAFT
HALLA AL-AMURAN
AMMAN, JORDAN [INVITED]
2:25 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
GENERAL SESSION
"LIFE-SPAN HEALTH ISSUES AND INITIATIVES: PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES DESIGNED TO
IMPROVE THE HEALTH CONDITIONS OF WOMEN THROUGH PREVENTION"
THIS PANEL WILL LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH; BREAST AND CERVICAL
CANCER; MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH; THE IMPACT OF POVERTY RELATED DISEASES ON WOMEN;
NUTRITIONAL HEALTH; ISSUES OF AGING; AND CURRENT PUBLIC/PRIVATE PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND
PRACTICES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH CONDITIONS OF WOMEN THROUGH PREVENTION,
MODERATOR & PANELIST: DR. LORNA S. MCBARNETTE, DEAN, SCHOOL OF HEALTH, TECHNOLOGY
AND MANAGEMENT, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK, STONY BROOK, NEW YORK
[CONFIRMED]
PANELISTS: BERNICE DORSE, R.D., DIRECTOR, NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
VETERAN AFFAIRS, WASHINGTON, D.C. [CONFIRMED]
ELIZABETH Ross, M.D., HYPERTENSION & CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE EXPERT, WASHINGTON, D.C.
AND AUTHOR OF "HEALING THE FEMALE HEART" [CONFIRMED]
MARY S. HARPER, PH.D., RN, FAAN, EXPERT ON AGING, CONSULTANT, WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION, WASHINGTON, D.C. [CONFIRMED]
JUDITH SALMON KAUR, M.D., BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER EXPERT, MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER,
MINNESOTA [CONFIRMED]
6:30 P.M.-10:00 P.M. CHARITY BENEFIT RECEPTION
To BENEFIT CHILDREN BORN WITH HIV/AIDS AND HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL
MARYLAND (EASTERN SHORE)
SUNDAY. JUNE 9. 1996
6:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.
INSPIRATION PRAYER BREAKFAST
INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MARLAA' REID, FIRST LADY, BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, BALTIMORE,
MARYLAND [INVITED]
9:50 A.M.-11:15 A.M. GENERAL SESSION
"MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF WOMEN: A DIVERSE UNDERSTANDING"
DESPITE INCREASED FOCUS ON MEDICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF WOMEN'S HEALTH,
RESEARCH HAS NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED PSYCHOSOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL FACTORS THAT
CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH STATUS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PANEL IS TO EXPLORE THE AREA OF MENTAL
HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO THE CHANGING ROLE OF WOMEN. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON
EMERGING ISSUES, RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND BEHAVIORAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS THAT
INTERPLAY WITH WOMEN OF DIVERSE ETHNIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AND HOW THESE ISSUES
EFFECT WOMEN'S HEALTH.
MODERATOR & PANELIST: JOHN ROBINSON, ED.D., M.P.H., CHIEF. INTER-DEPARTMENT TREATMENT
PROGRAM, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY [CONFIRMED]
PANELISTS:
TIPPER GORE, OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON, D.C.
GWENDOLYN KEITA, PH.D., ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAMS,
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON, D.C. [INVITED]
DR. PATRICIA HAWKINS, ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC, WASHINGTON,
D.C. (INVITED]
11:30 A.M. I 12:45 P.M. WRAP-UP GENERAL SESSION
"AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM: CORROBORATING COMMITMENTS MADE AT THE UN FOURTH
WORLD CONFERENCE ON WOMEN HELD IN BEIJING"
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DRAFT
THIS OPEN FORUM WILL CORROBORATE ISSUES AND COMMITMENTS MADE AT THE UN FOURTH WORLD
CONFERENCE ON WOMEN HELD IN BEIJING, INTO CRITICAL WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES ARISING OUT OF
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH, CALLING FOR
A PLATFORM AND PLAN OF ACTION TO ADDRESS THE MOST CRITICAL AREAS OF CONCERN.
MODERATOR: SALLY SHELTON, U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON, D.C.
[INVITED]
INVITED SPEAKERS: THE HONORABLE DONNA SHALALA, SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
& HUMAN SERVICES [INVITED]
DR. ALEYA EL BINDARI HAMMAD, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND [INVITED]
DREAMS AND EVENT/GENERAL BESSION PROGRAMS ARE IN IME PLANNING PHASES; THEREFORE, THE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
June 6-9, 1996
Lord Baltimore Radisson Hotel
Baltimore, Maryland
The conference will address the special health issues of various ethnic and racial groups of women
throughout the world.
Purpose
The purpose of the conference is to provide an international forum by which women can become
more knowledgeable about the status of their individual ethnic/racial group's health care issues
through scientific panel discussions and presentations from world renowned experts on women's
health issues. Our conference goals are: 1. to explore the utilization of information exchange to
communicate the critical need to become knowledgeable about health issues affecting women
globally; 2. to communicate the need for accessibility to primary health care; and 3. to transfer
knowledge of well-care methodologies and techniques to be employed by women throughout the
progressive stages of their lives.
Objectives:
To provide a national and global state-of-the-art health status on women of color.
To provide a cultural diverse forum of exchange and dissemination of scientific
discussions on the health of various ethnic and racial women's groups.
To provide information on the ethics of research on women of color in various
health fields.
To collectively seek ways to prevent the onset of diseases and to promote health
care interventions for the benefit of individuals, communities and countries through
enhancing information technology exchange amongst various sectors.
To provide scientific information as a means of promoting information transfer to
the community level and to foster change in the health behavior among women.
To provide a network exchange for women from all disciplines (students
included), professions, and domains to discuss their own health related activities
with others and encourage linkages among and between health administrators from
some of the world's leading countries, world health care organizations, federal
agencies, educational institutions, and community-based health clinics, on better
ways to keep women informed of their health conditions.
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
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Expected Conference Outcomes
new knowledge of the growing health concerns related to women's health issues as
we approach the 21st century;
knowledge of an excellent cross-section of expert scientific information on the
variability and the similarity of health issues relevant to various ethnic/racial
groups;
the need to establish viable international, intra- and inter-agency or (institutional
community-based health facilities) networks in their respective countries and/or
communities to inform other women about their health needs;
a need to establish a scientific research clearinghouse for the accumulation and
dissemination of the health care concerns affecting all women;
an enhanced sense of the utilization of information technological exchange in
improving health care problems in their respective countries and/or communities;
an increased knowledge of the similarities and dissimilarities in health problems
from a global perspective; and
a need to establish a working plan to make effective changes in their own health
behavior and that of their countries and/or communities.
Conference Participants
Conference participants will include health practitioners, medical specialists, researchers,
health and allied health care providers, educators, social workers/social service providers,
students, national and state administrators, information technologists, policymakers,
judicial and legislative experts, financial/banking professionals, economic development
professionals, community-based activists, consumers and lay persons.
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL
DIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
Honorary International Conference Co-Chairs
Roselyn Payne Epps, M.D., M.P.H, M.A., F.A.A.P.
Professor, College of Medicine
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Expert, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
Jonathan M. Mann, M.D., M.P.H.
Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Professor
for Health and Human Rights
Professor of Epidemiology and
International Health
Director, International AIDS Center
Harvard School of Public Health
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Honorable Carol Moseley-Braun
United States Senate (Illinois)
Dorita deLemos Down
President, Isabella International Institute
Bethesda, Maryland
Maria Otera
Executive Vice President
Accion International
Washington, D.C.
Violet Padayachi Cherry, A.C.S.W., LSW, MPH
Director, Health Services
Health Officer
Department of Health
Englewood, New Jersey
Jennie R. Joe, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Family & Community Medicine & Director
Native American Research & Training Center
Associate Professor, University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL
DIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
Honorary International Conference Co-Chairs
Page 2
Haifa Abu Ghazaleh
General Federation of Jordanian Women
Amman, Jordan
LaFrancis Rodgers-Rose, Ph.D.
President
International Black Women's Congress
Newark, New Jersey
Njoki Wainaina
Chairperson
African Women's Development & Communication Network
Nairobi, Kenya
The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski
United States Senate (Maryland)
The Honorable Louis Stokes
U.S. House of Representatives (Ohio)
The Honorable Gloria Gary Lawlah
State Senate (Maryland)
Annapolis, Maryland
Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D.
Director, Women's Health Center
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Honorable Robert A. Underwood
U.S. House of Representatives (Guam)
Afaf Meleis, M.S., M.A., Ph.D., F.A.A.N
Professor
Department of Mental Health, Community and Administration
School of Nursing
University of Carlifornia at San Francisco
San Francisco, California
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL
DIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
Honorary International Conference Co-Chairs
Page 3
Dr. Hoda Badran
President
Alliance for Arab Women
Cairo, Egypt
Vinh Cam, Ph.D.
President
Global Environment Inc.
Greenwich, Connecticut
Patricia Schmoke, M.D.
Liberty Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Cornelia Moore
Director
Women's Bureau, Region III
Department of Labor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Amy Cato, Ph.D.
Director
Institute on Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, Tennessee
Ruth Faden, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Director
Philip Franklin Wagley Professor of
Biomedical Ethics
Johns Hopkins University
School of Hygiene & Public Health
Baltimore, Maryland
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Director
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee (To be confirmed)
U.S. House of Representatives (Texas)
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CONTENTS
Health
Foreword L. Burhansstipanov
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction D. L. Adams & B 5 Williams
ssues
2. Cultural Diversity and Institutional Inequality A. L. Giachello
3. Native American Women's Health Concerns: Towards Restoration
of Harmony L. Tom-Orme
Women
4. Contemporary Research Issues in Hispanic/Latina Women's Health
R. E. Zambrana & B. K. Ellis
5. Health Issues for Asian/Pacific Islander Women: A Brief Overview
G. M. Wang
Color
6. Domestic Violence in Asian/Pacific Island Communities: A Public
Health Issue P. Eng
7. Mental Health Issues of Asian/Pacific American Women R. H. True
Cultural Diversity Perspective
8. The Health of African American Women W.A. Leigh
9. Arab Middle Eastern American Women: Stereotyped, Invisible, but
Powerful A. 1. Meleis & M. Hattar-Pollara
10. Health Care on the Inside C. Jose-Kampfner
11. Impact of Homelessness Among Women of Color D. L. Adams
& M. S. Mason
12. The Growth of Homelessness in America: Health Concerns
S. Semien & S. Semien
13. Mental Health Problems of Women of Color Who Are Homeless
P. Old Dog Cross
14. Homeless Children: A Growing and Vulnerable Population
B. A. Leath
15. Ethical Issues in Research M. Gray-Secundy
16 Conclusion D. R. Williams & N. Dickerson
Appendix
Index
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Blographical Sketch
Diane L. Adams, MD, MPH, is Associate Professor in the Department of Physical
Therapy at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where she teaches Clinical Medicine
1. Her areas of speciality include family practice, general preventive medicine, maternal
and child health, occupational and environmental health, and public health administration.
Dr. Adams is a member of the Johns Hopkins Delta Omega Honorary Society In Public
Health-Alpha Chapter, American College of Preventive Medicine, American Public Health
Association and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Adams is considered by the
National Black Health Leadership Directory as one of the top 500 black health
professionals in the United States. She serves on numerous professional boards and
advisory committees, including the National Consortium for African American Children,
Inc. (a former initiative of the National Commission to Prevent Infant Mortality), National
Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, Fielding Institute, and the Urban
Health Report. Dr. Adams also serves as the expert medical consultant to Cable 17
Television, Baltimore, MD. She served as the first physician Congressional Fellow in the
office of Congressman Louis Stokes, as the Chief Medical Officer at the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing and at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Adams has
trained minority health professionals in health policy, legislation and grantsmanship in and
outside of the academic setting. She has created several innovative occupational and
enviromental health programs and minority research centers which has been Implemented
throughout the public and private sector. Her research and scholarly activities have
focused on health services outcomes research, multiculturalism, cultural diversity, rural
and women's health issues. Her most recent publication, "Living in a Healthy
Environment," appears as a chapter in The Women's Complete Healthbook (1995).
Dr. Adams has an interest in nurturing youth who have the potential to be leaders in our
society.
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BETTYE DAVIS-LEWIS, Ed.D., R.N.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Prairie View A&M University, College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Houston
Masters of Education, Texas Southern University
Doctorate of Education, Texas Southern University
CAREER
Chief Executive Officer, Diversified Health Care Systems, Inc.
Founder, Diversified Transitional Women's Center
Director, Staff Development, Houston International Hospital
Director, Nurses, Forensic Psychiatric Services, M.H.M.R.A.
Director, Nurses, Riverside General Hospital
Assistant Professor, Nursing, Alvin Junior College
Supervisor, Ben Taub General Hospital and Critical Care Nurse
PUBLISHED WORKS:
"Teenage Pregnancy: An Innovative Health Model", published by the National Black Nurses Association
"Political Issues in Nursing", published by Sigma Theta lan Sorority
"A Comparative Study of Hypertension: Black Urban Americans VS. Black Rural Americans", published by the International
Society of Hypertension
HONORS, AWARDS, CITATIONS and AFFILIATIONS
Ambassador, to the International Society of Hypertension for Site Inspection of Health Care Facilities and Future
Conference, 1990, in Belgium
Award, Chi Eta Phi Leadership in Nursing, 1990
Award, Female Entrepreneur, Black United Fund, 1992
Award, International Distinguished Research Award for Community Service in Nairobi, Kenya, 1989
Award, Prairie View A&M University Alumni, Outstanding Award, 1987
Award, Fred Patterson Award for Community Service, 1987
Award, Outstanding Leadership Award, Houston Black Nurses Association, 1987
Award, Outstanding Medical Achievement Award, Riverside General Hospital, 1987
Selected, "Woman On The Move", Texas Executive Women
Nominated, NAFEO Award of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Nominated, "One of the Most Successful Women in Houston", YWCA
Fellow, "Leadership Texas"
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BOARDS, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
Chair, Minority Health Seminar, Prairie View A&M University Nurses Alumni, 1985-Present
Board Member, Houston AIDS Foundation
Board Member, Advisory Council for Area Agency on Aging, City of Houston
Board Member, National Black Nurses Association
Board Member, National Black Nurses Association of Greater Houston
Board Member, United Negro College Fund
Board Member, Initiatives for Children
Board Member, Theatre Under the Stars
Advisory Board, Black United Fund
Member, Southwest Region Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer
Member, International Society of Hypertension
Member, Riverside General Hospital "100 Club"
Member, Texas Nurses Association, District #9
Member, American Nurses Association
Member, State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee
Member, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
Advisory Committee Member, Museum of Fine Arts
Past President-Elect, Prairie View A&M University National Alumni Association
Past President, Prairie View A&M University Nurses Alumni
Past President, Sigma Theta Tau Nurses Honor Society
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Member, Harris County Council of Organizations
Member, Anthony Hall "100 Club"
Publicity Chair, Chi Eta Phi Sorority
Volunteer, American Red Cross
Volunteer, Anna Dupree
Volunteer, American Cancer Society
Past Board Member, People's Workshop
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September 20, 1995
Campus: (410) 651-6669
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For immediate release.
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Contact: Frank White
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Physician's Book Addresses
Women's Health Issues
Princess Anne -- Issues influencing the health of women of color are the topics of a book
edited by Diane L. Adams, M.D., M.P.H. and published this month Sage Publications, Inc.
Health Issues for Women of Color: A Cultural Diversity Perspective examines how domestic
violence, anxiety, drug abuse, homelessness, sexism, raclsm and other factors affect women of
ethnic minorities.
These women African American, Hispanic/Latina, Asian Pacific Islander, and American
Indian/Alaska Native - numbered 31 million In the 1990 census. The book also addresses the
health needs of Arab Middle Eastern American women. Adams believes her book is the first of its
kind to address in a single source the health Indicators for these groups.
Adams, a medical officer at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and an
associate professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Department of Physical
Therapy, noted the book's basis actually takes Into account the health of all women. "The health
status of women of color in the book is viewed comparatively with European women throughout
the book." Adding to the uniqness of this publication are highlights on the health issues of women
in prisons and jails by Dr. Christina Jose-Kampfner and homeless children by Brenda A. Leath of
the National Consortium for African American Children, Inc.
U.S. Rep. Cardiss Collins (D-IL), the longest-tenured African American woman in Congress,
sald of the book: "It is a much-needed sensitive examination of the scope of health diseases faced
by women of color and an invaluable aid to women seeking preventive Interventions at an early
stage of disease onset. The strengths of women of color are emphasized throughout; emerging
health concerns, research needs, and key policy issues are Identified; and the importance of
accurate data from diverse subgroups Is highlighted."
Last summer, Adams conducted workshops targeting health education among all women living
in rural parts of Maryland's lower Eastern Shore. She also led a Kellogg Foundation-Marion
Merrill Dow, Inc. - funded project for women of diverse cultures presented by UMES in 1993.
Health Issues for Women of Color will be exhibited at the Congressional Black Caucus' 25th
Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., which gets underway September 20.
THE WHITE HOUSE
April 25, 1996
Mr. John Anderson
The Washington Post
1150 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20071
Dear Mr. Anderson,
Thank you for the artistic rendering of
me that you created for The Washington Post.
My daughter thought it was "cool"; my husband
is calling me "Joan"; and I'm avoiding fires
and stakes. Thank you for your generosity.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours,
Hillary
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1996
Evelyn Anderson
Uhlerborn Housing Mayor
55262 Heidesheim
Bizetstrasse 6506, Apt-D
Tel: 06132-57430
Dear Mayor Anderson:
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
your recent letter and for providing
information about the Uhlerborn Housing Area
and for your concerns about the quality of
housing for our military personnel and their
families. We have forwarded your materials
to Carolyn Becraft, Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Personnel Support, Families,
and Education.
Thank you for writing and best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
were
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 20, 1996
Joanne Alter
Co-Chair
WITS
919 North Michigan Ave.
Suite 2410
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Dear Ms. Alter,
Thank you for sending information
regarding Working in the Schools. I am
especially grateful for the work you and your
organization are doing.
Thank you again for writing and my best
wishes for your continued success.
Sincerely yours,
Staff
to the First Lady
Thank
WITS
WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS
February 1, 1996
Melanie Veveer
Chief of Staff to Hilary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Ms. Veveer:
My son, Jonathan, has told me about Mrs. Clinton's interest in
"What Works". I was truly inspired by her remarks at the Chicago
Theatre last month and am writing to you because
WITS WORKS!!!
WITS (Working in the Schools) is an intergenerational tutoring
program in Chicago's inner city schools.
More than 200 men and women are bused into the Cabrini-Green public
housing development once a week. They tutor and mentor elementary
school children one-on-one for four hours and are then again picked
up by the school bus.
The program is young, but has been very successful: principals are
asking for more volunteers, Mayor Daley is our Honorary Chairman,
and we are now recruiting "Release Time" volunteers from Chicago
corporations.
Our goal is 10,000 volunteers in Chicago schools.
Secretary of Education Riley spoke to us last fall. He also
visited one of our schools and participated as a WITS volunteer in
a classroom. He urged business leaders to give "Release Time" of
eight hours a month to employees who volunteer in the schools.
WITS is easily replicable and can be used nationwide. We believe
that Mrs. Clinton's leadership can inspire thousands of Americans
to help meet our crisis in education.
Enclosed is some background material. Please do not hesitate to
call me at (312) 751-9487 if you think, as I do, that this is a
program with national potential.
Sincerely,
Joanne alter
Joanne Alter
Co-Chair
919 North Michigan Avenue - Suite 2410, Chicago, Illinois 60611, 312-751-WITS (9487)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1995
Mr. Jonathan Alter
Senior Editor
Newsweek
251 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019-1894
Dear Mr. Alter,
It was good to see you at the
President's Georgetown speech. I greatly
enjoyed your Apollo 13 piece. What an
inspiring reflection on what we should be
about. Thank you again for your thoughtful
and refreshing and (unfortunately) unique
perspective.
Sincerely yours,
Me
Deputy Staff
to the First Lady
Newsweek
251 West 57th Street I New York I N.Y. I 10019-1894
Sand
should
Jonathan Alter
Senior Editor
July 7, 1995
(212) 445-4364
Fax: (212) 445-4121
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff,
The First Lady's Office
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Melanne:
Thanks very much for inviting me down last week for the
President's speech. It's always interesting to see his mind
at work.
Here's the Apollo 13 piece we discussed, which Henry Cisneros
tells me he's circulating at HUD.
We should hook up again sometime soon.
Best,
Jonathan Alter
P.S. I've enclosed a letter and copy for the President as well.
BETWEEN THE LINES
The Moral Equivalent of Apollo
Can't we help other Americans back from the dark side of the moon?
BY JONATHAN ALTER
AILURE IS NOT AN OPTION." THESE ARE THE WORDS OF
But this development is not at odds with the message of
F
Gene Kranz. the Apollo I3 flight director played by Ed
Apollo 13. In fact. the small quality-circle teams of Houston
Harris. and they deserve to linger in the minds of movie-
technicians on the ground anticipated 1990s-stvle problem solv-
goers at least as long as the superb technical re-creation
ing. At one point they saved the crew from fatal CO: poisoning
of the American space program. The film is tightly fo-
by feverishly improvising a device with duct tape. then asking
cused on the immense drama of the aborted mission: beyond
the astronauts to replicate their experiment. It worked. They
astronaut Jim Lovell's daughter in a hippie costume. it pretends
literally fit a square peg into a round hole.
to no social comment at all. And yet I couldn't help thinking
Social problem solving is often just a variation on these
about the larger ideas this movie's heat shield reflects not
challenges. Simplistic as it was. Ross Perot had a point when he
about 1970. but 1995 The real heroes of "Apollo 13" on screen
argued in 1992 that we need to get under the hood. identify
and in are today's villains. namely federal bureaucrats. The
what's wrong with education. welfare and the rest. experiment
paper-shuffling government geeks who
with pilot programs. then apply the
(we're informed daily from the House
workable solutions nationally. In the
floor) couldn't handle a three-car fu-
case of Apollo 13. this took the form of
neral not only put men on the moon:
grounded astronaut Ken Mattingly
they rescued them against all odds.
(Gary Sinese) and others experiment-
Twenty-five years ago. failure was not
ing under extreme time pressure with
in their vocabulary. Today. we're told,
solutions in the Houston flight simula-
failure is their first name.
tor. then telling Jim Lovell (Tom
Unless there's an American soldier
Hanks) to apply the ideas in space.
or airman in danger. Then we briefly
Such thinking is light-years re-
suspend our disbelief about the federal
moved from today's debate, where
government. and remember the mir-
replicating an idea nationally has be-
acles. In recent years. this impulse has
come unfashionable. Newt Gingrich's
become a kind of tiny rescue asterisk in
approach is to eloquently conjure the
our otherwise deep skepticism about
problem. but offer no solution. His
what we can accomplish as a nation.
NASA
favorite sound bite is: "You cannot
When Americans are lost in space (or
Suspending disbelief: Lovell. Mattingly. Haise
maintain civilization with 12-year-olds
Bosnia) we pull together and get the
having children. with 13-vear-olds kill-
job done. But when Americans are lost in America-
through terrible education. say. or a broken welfare
The story's
ing each other. with 17-year-olds dving of AIDS,
with 18-year-olds getting diplomas they can't even
system- then it's hopeless. Let them come home
real heroes -
read." Then he argues that Washington simply can't
under their own power. Let the private sector save
geeky federal
figure out how to change those conditions. National
'em. Let the states do it.
goals for education? No way. And don't dare com-
Ironically. this loss of faith in Washington coincid-
bureaucrats-
pare them to JFK's goals for space. If the states want
ed almost exactly with the staggering accomplish-
ment of the federal Apollo program. The Vietnam
are seen today
to try. line. but forget the idea of a national mission.
If this kind of thinking applied to the space pro-
war soured the public on the government just as that
as villains
gram. Apollo 13 would still be orbiting with three
same government was making historv that will be
dead astronauts. Texas was not about to rescue
remembered 500 years from now. The emerging bias against
Lovell while Colorado figured out another way to get Jack
government solutions has been plenty justified by horror stories
Swigert back to earth. The private sector could not have han-
of unconscionable waste. But the bias is also impervious to
dled the problem. Gingrich understands this: space exploration
evidence of success. The formulation went: "If we put a man on
is an exception to his thinking about the role of the federal
the moon, why can't we [fill in the blank The assumption
government. He supports it.
behind the question was that nothing ever filled in the blank: the
It's the implications of that distinction that are so troubling.
moon was a glorious exception. In fact, in the years since. the
Are Lovell. Swigert and Haise somehow more American. more
U.S. government essentially ended hunger (through food
deserving of heroic national efforts. than the rest of us. just
stamps). cleaned up polluted air and water (through federal
trying to get prepared for brutal re-entry into the global work
regulation). transformed the role of women and blacks (with
force? Of course. struggling Americans ultimately have to make
routes for upward mobility). Almost no one stopped to notice.
their own way back from the dark side of the moon. just as the
It's true that today's problems are less amenable to NASA-
crew of Apollo 13 did. But they. too. could use a little help from
style big fixes than yesterday's. The American family module is
those imaginative federal bureaucrats on the ground. To Wil-
much easier to break and harder to repair than the lunar
liam James's moral equivalent of war. add the social equivalent
module. Even for technical problem solving. mainframes and
of Apollo. If the plastic doesn't work, try the duct tape. That's
command-andl-control hierarchies are being replaced all over
our nation up there. and as the clock ticks down. the mission has
the world by PCs and decentralized systems. which work better.
not been completed. Failure should not be an option.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 18, 1995
Ms. Susan M. Andersen
Professor of Psychology
New York University
6 Washington Place, Suite 468
New York, NY 10003-6634
you whiter
in
Dear Ms. Andersen:
1
Mrs. Clinton has asked me to thank you
l victory is
for sending your article you sent which was
chos L welcome
recently published in Tikkun. She and the
President very much appreciate your support.
Your "small victory" is most welcome!
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
E
Memie Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 22, 1995
Mr. Decker Anstrom
President, NCTA
1724 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1969
Dear Decker:
Thank you so much for your
thoughtfulness in sending the informational
reated
packet regarding parental choice and
children's television. I appreciated reading
about positive steps being taken to improve
parental involvement in children's television
viewing.
The First Lady is very interested in
this topic but we cannot commit to
participation in a training forum at this
time.
Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melan Melanne Verveer Ven
Deputy Chief of Staff
led
to the First Lady
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 5, 1996
Janice Archibald
Women's Information Drop-in Center
115A Ormeau Road
BELFAST BT7 1RG
Northern Ireland
Dear Ms. Archibald,
The First Lady was greatly saddened to
learn of the passing of Joyce McCartan. She
asked that I send you these photos of from
her visit to your center. Mrs. McCartan was
an inspiration and example to not only those
she encountered, but to the entire world. You
have our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer Denn
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 12, 1996
Nancy A, Aossey
President and CEO
International Medical Corps
12233 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 280
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1052
Dear Ms. Aossey,
Thank you for sending us the videotape
of IMC's vaccination activities in Bosnia.
The First Lady continues to be very
interested in humanitarian assistance to the
people of Bosnia and is thankful for the work
of organizations like yours. We were pleased
you could join us for the White House
reception honoring humanitarian efforts in
Bosnia.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes for your important work.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
DRAFTjes
July 19, 1995
Ms. Phyll Arrington
Communication Specialist
Buth-Na-Bodhaige, Inc.
d/b/a/ The Body Shop
P.O. Box 11409
Wake Forest, NC 27588
Dear Ms. Arrington,
Thank you for writing. Mrs. Clinton
greatly appreciates The Body Shop's interest
in issues of concern to women and looks
forward to working with Ms. Roddick in the
future.
Thanks again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely,
OK
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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June 30, 1995
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Dear Ms. Verveer:
Thank you so much for the recent invitation to Anita Roddick to join First Lady Hillary
Rodham Clinton at the White House on June 27, 1995. Ms. Roddick deeply regretted
that prior business obligations prohibited her from attending the briefing and discussion
on the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women to be held in September in
Beijing, China. Ms. Susan Spriggs represented The Body Shop at the meeting and will
brief Ms. Roddick on how The Body Shop can best contribute to the issues that were
presented.
As you know, The Body Shop is a business that likes to take a proactive approach to
the pressing issues affecting our world today. This October, The Body Shop will join
with the YWCA and Outward Bound in a national campaign to stop violence against
women. The campaign will raise awareness of the violence facing women in America,
provide information on resources that can help victims and promote prevention, and
encourage the public to voice their support of these issues by sending a postcard to
Congress.
Because of Mrs. Clinton's and Ms. Roddick's mutual interest in issues of concèrn to
women, Ms. Roddick hopes that they will continue to work together to address the
issues at hand. Please contact me directly at 919 554 8327 with any questions or
concerns.
Warm Wishes,
Phyce AX
Phyll Arrington
Communication Specialist, US Scheduler of Anita Roddick
Buth-Na-Bodhaige, Inc.
d/b/a The Body Shop
P.O. Box 1409, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27588
5036 One World Way, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Telephone: (919) 554-4900 Fax: (919) 554-4361
SAVE AND RECYCLE
Stop Violence Against Women
A Campaign Overview
Why a campaign on women?
It seems natural for The Body Shop to use it's voice to speak out for women, and yet to date, the
company in the US has done little to address the specific issues relating to women. With The
Body Shop's and Anita's planned involvement in the UN conference in Beijing, with an August
international campaign on "Women's Rights are Human Rights", and with the Canadian Body
Shops having successfully campaigned against violence against women, the time is now for The
Body Shop in the US to get involved.
A fall campaign on women will:
establish The Body Shop in the US as a voice for women;
increase the depth of our relationship with our core customer base, women ages 16-45;
highlight The Body Shop's actions on behalf of women, including the upcoming international
campaign on "Women's Rights are Human Rights" and the role the international company
intends to play at the upcoming UN's 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing.
Goals & Objectives of a Violence Against Women Campaign
Raise Awareness of the extent to which violence affects women and currently pervades
American society.
Provide information on how people can help or can get help to stop violence against women.
Empower the shops and our customers work for change both nationally, locally and
personally (see Campaign Actions below.)
Increase the profile of The Body Shop as a voice for women in local communities and around
the world.
Campaign Actions:
Awareness:
Stores will distribute an informational leaflet detailing the issues of violence against women in
America. The leaflet will be our primary tool for communicating the issues to our customers
and the public. We will also distribute the leaflet at all campaign-related activities and events.
Wallet cards printed with the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network's crisis number (1-800-
656-4673). This toll-free number can be dialed nationwide. A computer reads the first six
digits of a caller's phone number and immediately refers the call back to the crisis center
nearest to the caller.
Stores will work with local partners to plan other awareness activities relevant to their areas.
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Fundraising:
Shops will raise funds for national victim support and violence prevention programs.
Fundraising for the YWCA and Outward Bound's Women of Courage Program will occur
through the sale of a silver plated whistle. The whistle will be presented on a black silk cord
and may be worn as a pendant, symbolic of the issue. The whistle will also come with a wire
ring for attachment to a key ring and may be used as a functional safety whistle. We intend to
sell each whistle for $15 and $5 will be applied to the programs.
Also, shops will plan their own activities and events (massage-a-thons, makeovers for
donations, etc.) to raise money to sponsor (in full or in part) a local survivor of violence to
participate in an Outward Bound Woman of Courage Program.
Legislation:
We will run a postcard campaign to demand stronger legislation to address violence against
women. We have several options for our legislative agenda. We are currently consulting with
a variety of women's organizations and lobbyists to determine the most meaningful and
effective route to take.
Campaign Materials
window posters and promo cards.
multi-paneled leaflet discussing the issue and offering national and local resource numbers
wallet cards with the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) national crisis
number
whistles
T-shirts
Training:
Training will be one of the most important elements of this campaign. Because a Violence Against
Women campaign will encompass a range of sensitive issues, and because it is likely that staff of
The Body Shop themselves have experienced forms of violence, we must provide stores with a
sound training program, in good time, to increase staff member's comfort level and understanding
of the issues. The Canadian campaigns provide a good model for such training which
incorporates written information, staff discussion, and a role-playing video. We are currently
developing our own training kit which we intend to distribute to stores during the first week of
September.
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Skin & Hair Care Preparations
Blow the Whistle on Violence
The Body Shop Campaigns to Stop Violence Against Women
This October, The Body Shop will join with the YWCA and Outward Bound in a national
campaign to stop violence against women. The Body Shop's "Blow the Whistle on
Violence" campaign will both raise awareness and take action to support victims and stop
the violence.
As part of the "Blow the Whistle" campaign, The Body Shop is supporting the YWCA
Week Without Violence (October 15-21), a 7-day national public education campaign
challenging every American to identify and create alternatives to violence. As corporate.
sponsor of the Confronting Violence Against Women Day, Wednesday, October 18, and
through its own campaign, The Body Shop and the YWCA will team up both nationally
and at the grassroots level in our shared communities across the nation.
To raise awareness, The Body Shop stores will run an in-store campaign and distribute
information on violence against women including national and local crisis contact
numbers. In addition, stores will partner with local YWCA's and other organizations to
raise community awareness through a variety of events and activities.
The Body Shop's "Blow the Whistle on Violence" Campaign will also involve two action
components. First, the stores will urge customers and staff to "Blow the Whistle" on the
issue by sending a postcard to Washington demanding stronger legislation to address the
problem of violence against women in America.
Second, customers can literally "Blow the Whistle on Violence" by purchasing a special
campaign whistle. Stores will raise money for victim support and prevention programs by
selling silver plated whistles which were created in memory of all women who have been
victims of violence. The whistle can be worn as a striking pendant reminding us that we are
all affected by violence against women. The whistle is also functional as a safety whistle
and will be sold with a wire ring for attachment to a key chain.
Whistles, available from October 8 through Christmas, will sell for $15. The Body Shop
will apply $5 per sale to victim support and violence prevention programs. Part of the
money raised will fund programs in YWCA affiliates around the country. The remainder
will go to a National Scholarship Fund for Outward Bound's Women of Courage Program,
a 7-day wilderness experience designed to empower participants and offer them a chance
for healing and a new beginning as victors over violence.
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Buth-Na-Bodhaige, Inc.
d/b/a The Body Shop
P.O. Box 1409, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27588
5036 One World Way, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Telephone: (919) 554-4900 Fax: (919) 554-4361
SAVE AND RECYCLE
The Body Shop uses its business to pursue social and environmental change. For years,
the Company's campaigns have gathered customers, employees and the community to
work together and make a difference. While The Body Shop has campaigned in the US on
many issues including AIDS awareness, voter registration, stopping the illegal trade in
endangered species, and recycling, women's issues have long been of vital importance to
the Company. The Body Shop was founded by a woman, Anita Roddick, in 1976 and the
majority of our staff and customers have always been women. This fall, our over 251 US
shops will embark on a national campaign to "Blow the Whistle on Violence".
For more information, please contact Atlanta McIlwraith or Lorilei Beer at (919)554-4900.
July 6, 1995.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1995
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The Rockefeller Foundation
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New York, NY
10018-2702
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Dear Alberta:
Thank you for your superb report to the
President's committee to the Arts and
Humanities report regarding private sector
funding of the arts and humanities. The
challenge you present is sobering, indeed.
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Private Sector Funding of the Arts and Humanities
A report given to the President's Committee on the Arts and the
Humanities
Alberta Arthurs
June 27, 1995
In the past year, the Rockefeller Foundation has been
compiling information about private sector support of the arts
and humanities. We have undertaken this study for internal use
as we develop new programming, and as we review the priorities of
our own Arts and Humanities Division with our trustees and fellow
officers. This work, which is in progress and still far from
complete, consists of two parts: the collecting and collating of
existing data and research, and the interviewing of funders and
other professionals in the arts and humanities. What I am
offering today are preliminary findings. We hope to have a full
document within the next three months.
Let me first identify the universe we are looking at. The
private sector consists of three major donor communities:
individual donors, foundations and corporations. This sector
overall provided almost 130 billion dollars to U.S. not-for-
profit institutions in 1994. of that 130 billion dollars, about
88% came from individual donors; 7.6% from foundations; 4.2%
from corporations.
From 1984 to 1994, the sector has grown from 106.5 billion
to 130 billion dollars. Over the decade, individual giving has
been remarkably stable. Foundation giving has gradually
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increased; corporate giving has gradually decreased. The giving
pattern to sectors has also remained notably consistent. Over
the thirty years from 1964 to 1994, religion has been the
favorite beneficiary of the private sector; 45% of the total went
to religious organizations in 1964 and 45.3% in 1994. Across the
thirty year period, the beneficiary sectors have ranked in the
same order every year: religion first, then education, health,
human services, and finally arts and culture. In 1994, 7.5% of
this private sector support went to arts and culture.
Of the three donor communities -- individuals, foundations
and corporations -- the stability of individual giving as a
percentage of the total is notable, staying in the very high 80%
range, including bequests. But a recent study notes a sharp
decline in both size of gifts and volunteer activity by
individuals between 1989 and 1993. The average donation among
those households that contributed was down by about 11%;
household volunteering activity dropped from 54% to 47%.
The analysis suggests that individual giving and
volunteering during this period were influenced by a sharp
increase in the percentage of people worried about their economic
futures. The figures are startling: the number of households
expressing worry about their economic futures rose from 57% in
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1989 to 73% in 1993. In the highest income brackets, there is
evidence that changes in the tax laws also affected giving.
We need to know a great deal more about individual giving,
especially as it relates to the arts and humanities. We do know
a good deal about the 35,000 foundations in the country, although
the information comes from a variety of sources, and is often
difficult to correlate.
The thousand largest foundations, which make over 50% of the
grants, are particularly well studied. We know that in 1993
almost 15% of their dollars went to arts and humanities. The
percentage has been steady over the last decade, ranging from
about 13% to about 15%.
In 1993, these foundations gave 834 million dollars to the
arts and culture. If all the foundation dollars in a given year
are added up, not just those of the thousand largest foundations,
the figure for culture goes well above a billion; 1.36 billion to
be exact. That figure probably includes many one-time,
exceptional, and often extraordinary grants which do not provide
reliable indicators of commitment to culture. However, we
probably know less than we need to about the 34,000 foundations
that give the other 50% of the grants made in the private sector.
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Who gets the money? It is difficult to draw clear
conclusions about long-term trends because the data bases and the
very definitions of the disciplines change from survey to survey.
But we can point to some findings. For instance, the two
categories of museums and performing arts accounted in 1993 for
almost 70% of all funding going to arts and humanities. One
study of the most prominent arts-funding foundations shows that
one-third of their grant dollars go to only 160 mainstream
organizations.
Other studies also indicate that most foundation dollars are
given locally, and that support is concentrated on the largest,
most prestigious institutions, usually in response to capital
campaigns. Most foundations, in short, fund conservatively. Of
the 834 million foundation dollars that went to the arts and
humanities in 1994, only one hundred million went to the
humanities.
Statistics on corporate donors are kept by several sources,
notably the Business Committee for the Arts and the Conference
Board. About 11% of corporate giving goes to the arts, and that
figure has been declining in recent years. In a 1990 study
published by the American Council on the Arts, more than 90% of
the corporate funders surveyed cited location and benefit to
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their employees as the most important criteria for funding in the
arts. Corporate donors are concerned with tangible returns for
their contributions, and they tend to shift their priorities to
maximize those returns. In 1994, there is evidence that
community arts and arts education are priorities.
It's not the goal of this work to track the history of
public funding of the arts and humanities. But in telling the
story of private funding, it is simply not possible to ignore the
public agencies. Since 1965, funding for the arts and humanities
in the United States has undergone enormous growth, which
coincided with the creation of the National Endowments for the
Arts and the Humanities. Perhaps the Endowments generated this
increase in attention and funding, as its advocates would claim.
Perhaps a confluence of interests, of which the Endowments were a
symptom or a symbol, came together. However the phenomenon is
explained, the fact is that thirty years ago a remarkable
energizing of the nation's cultural life began, shaped by a
partnership of the public and private sectors. That partnership
has persisted ever since as a condition of cultural philanthropy
and cultural life in the United States.
In 1957 the Ford Foundation embarked on a major effort to
develop the arts by funding regional arts institutions across the
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country. Serious corporate sponsorship of the arts can be traced
to the late 60s. The Business Committee for the Arts was started
in the late 60s. In 1965-66, when the National Endowments for
the Arts and Humanities were established, federal support was
joined to these private efforts. State and local arts and
humanities councils add to the public/private conjunction.
The results are startling. From 1966 to the present, the
number of orchestras in the country increased from 110 to 230;
non-profit theaters from 56 to 425; dance companies from 37 to
450; opera companies from 27 to 120. The number of state arts
councils grew from seventeen to fifty six, and the number of
local arts councils from 500 to 3800. We don't have comparable
figures for the humanities, but the anecdotal evidence we do have
suggests similiar growth. In thirty years, we have increased
cultural capital throughout the country and helped to establish
culture as a leading export and example from this country to
others.
It is important to note that analyses of funding differ
dramatically for the arts and for the humanities. The NEH is the
single most important donor agency for the humanities in the
country, providing almost twice as much in funding for the
humanities as do the private sector donors.
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The NEH, together with the National Historic Preservation
and Record Commission (NHPRC), is almost the only committed
source of support for historic preservation in the country. A
handful of foundations acknowledge the humanities as a priority -
and even those give little.
For instance, NEH provides more research opportunities for
individual scholars than the combined support from the four
national fellowship competitions other than the NEH: the American
Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the National Humanities
Center, the Rockefeller and Guggenheim Foundations. Despite this
paucity of private funders in the humanities, the record of NEH
leverage and matching has been impressive: in 1994, NEH grants
leverage 208 million additional dollars, 69 million in matching
funds, and 138 million in cost sharing with grantee institutions.
What we have in place today is a complex national cultural
structure in which private and public donor sectors reinforce
each other, picking up different pieces and parts, exercising
differing cultural priorities within the whole. As one funder
phrases it, the public and private sectors "operate in
synergistic combination."
Private foundations, corporate and family foundations, do
their funding by guidelines and goals which are special to their
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interests and institutional purposes; they fund to advance their
corporate ideas. With small amounts of money to spend, and
particular mandates to meet, the private sector donors must
choose grantees by specialized criteria. This is a necessity of
the private sector, and it is also a privilege. The public
sector has no such privilege. The Endowments must support the
whole, the diversity and debate of sectors, of ideas and talents,
across the democracy. As national resources, the Endowments
provide a national data bank on the condition of arts and
humanities disciplines and organizations. They reach across
disciplines; they mobilize and leverage other resources.
So, probing to understand the private donor sector, one is
driven - surprisingly - to the public sector, acknowledging the
synergy of national purpose, of state-by-state priorities, and of
private interests that are met in the current system of building
and maintaining the arts and humanities in the country.
The deeply engraved, embedded nature of this system makes a
next set of questions inevitable. What will happen to the system
if public funding is reduced or eliminated? Will private funding
be effected? Will it increase or decrease; will it change
direction or mandate? What do the donors say? And what do our
studies of trends tell us?
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We have interviewed about forty private sector donors in
private, corporate, family and community foundations, asking a
set of questions about their funding habits, the future of
funding as they see it, their relationships to each other, to the
public sector. Because there has been voiced an expectation that
arts and humanities funding can be "privatized," that the private
sector can "fill the gap" if public support diminishes, we were
specific in asking these donors how cut-backs in federal and
state funding would affect their funding.
Every donor except one reported that their foundations are
not in a position to increase their culture portfolios. Many
reported, in fact, that they were anticipating decreased funding
at their own institutions. Said one, echoing others, "
this
foundation's assets have been declining and giving will follow."
One foundation that believes in the elimination or reduction of
the endowments said that the effect on cultural institutions in
its area of the country would be hard hit if it happens, and also
said that its own funding will probably be reduced because of
external exigencies.
Several funders believe that there will be increased
competition for funds for social welfare and human services
within their organizations, especially if public funds are cut in
those areas. There was a suggestion that this might be
particularly true at community foundations. Some funders foresee
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shifts in strategy; an impetus to make fewer, larger grants to
arts organizations, for instance. Or a focus - which already
seems to be manifest - to combine interests by funding arts
education or social agency arts efforts in order to reach
welfare and cultural interests at once.
The concern is that small, innovative and community-based
arts and humanities organizations will lose the most. As one
donor put it, "America's unique cultural system rests upon a
complex and delicately balanced funding framework. Each cultural
organization must piece together a complex fabric of support out
of grants from various federal, state and local agencies;
corporate sponsors, foundation grants, individual donations as
well as earned revenues." A loss to these groups of even 3% or
5% means cutting programs and staff.
In addition to these interviews, the data we are collecting
suggests trends for the future. Several indicators, for
instance, suggest that there is no easy correlation between
economic growth and voluntary giving. In 1994 there was an
increase in dollars contributed in the private sector. However,
total giving in that year as a percentage of gdp actually
declined. In effect, total giving has kept pace with inflation,
but not with real growth. A good economy does not guarantee
increased giving.
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All the patterns suggest that arts and humanities will
continue to be the last on the list of sectors supported by
private donors. And trends suggest that private sector support
will continue to favor large, regionally-important, well-
established organizations over the smaller, community-oriented,
less visible organizations that the public sector funds. Also,
museums and performing arts organizations, trends suggest, will
continue to be funded more generously than other cultural
agencies -- like media, writing and other creative arts, emerging
artists and art forms, preservation, or any of the humanities
disciplines or activities.
Such trends also show that there are no private funders with
the national mandate that the Endowments bring to culture. Only
the NEA and the NEH operate with a systematic approach to
fostering the arts and humanities nationally, including the
support of research, infrastructure, touring, training, planning,
convening and collaborative activities within and across the
disciplines.
The largest question facing us cannot be easily answered, I
think, by the data or the interviews. The cultural situation we
have created in the last thirty years is a dense and delicate
balance of private and public interests and funds. If this is to
be disturbed, what will replace it? And even if it persists, as
times change, how can we improve it, if not guarantee it?
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Assuming that the diversity, resilience, reach and creativity of
the arts and humanities are worth support for the future, how do
we generate that support? We have had thirty years of remarkable
growth and achievement for American culture. The next thirty are
the responsibility of leaders like yourselves.
That's the challenge revealed by the research. Whatever the
outcome of the funding and philosophic debates going on in
Washington and the country, leaders in the private sector need to
accept a challenge, and a charge, to increase charitable giving,
to examine its purposes, to ensure its future, to continue its
role as a guarantor of democratic expression and analysis.
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Dear Madam Melanie Verneer,
Thank you for sending me the photograph of mine and Her Excellency Ms. Hillary
Clinton which was taken at the luncheon meeting at U.S. Embassy on 28th March, 1995.
It was an extremely memorable occasion and I cherish it very much. I am much pleased to
have met you at the lunch and aquainted myself.
In all probability I do hope all lines are getting cleared for Madam, Her Excellency's
Ms. Hillary Clinton's participation at Beijing U.N. Conference of Women. This time we
have a special request to her from India (South Asia) i.e., from the Working Women's
Forum (India). We are placing this request before Her Excellency through you and too
have a great responsibility too in executing our request towards WWF (I) i.e., movement
of poor women. During her various delebration in several forums, may we request her to
add her appreciation also for the work of Working Women's Forum, as one of the
successful experiments in South Asia, along with as SEWA/GRAMEEN Bank
In this connection, Working Women's Forum (India) has not only the largest
membership in the country (about 300,000) of the poorer slum/rural women but has also
been able to promote one of the largest cooperatives called "The Indian Cooperative
Network for Women" making the poorest women participate in credit and cooperative
activities. I do not want to take my chances this time, therefore I am writing this to you to
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remind Her Excellency for her continued patronage/support in this matter through her
kind gesture of appreciation for the effort of poor women such as WWF.
With kind regards,
To
Yours sincerely,
MELANIE VERVEER,
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO HER EXC.
MS. HILLARY CLINTON,
WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, U.SA.
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Member : Senate, University of Madras
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Dear Madam Her Exc. Ms.Hillary Clinton,
As one of the prominent citizen of India who have worked to promote the
quality of life and empowerment of women through a various development
measures, I write this to express my great pleasure in greeting you from India. In this
connection I am one of the personswhom you had met at the Luncheon meeting at US
Embassy on 28th March 1995.
Working Women's Forum (India) of which I am the President is a prominent NGO as
you are aware in the Third World operating in three Southern States of India with
300,000 poor women / as members. It has taken up the struggle both to organize the poor
women workers who had no existence in any formal/informal union for years, and had
helped them to confront and fight for equal opportunities in life and improve the
quality of their own living/working conditions. WWF totally evolved a new informal
structure in this union of poor women to facilitate their participation at all levels and
to reach out quickly to large numbers in solidarity. Equally important aspect of WWF is
that it has promoted one of the largest cooperative structure in India - known as "The
Indian Cooperative Network for Women" making the poor women participate both in
the activities of credit and cooperatives.
Madam, your Excellency, would be pleased to know I had visited Arkansas as
one of the prominent community leaders from India in 1985. Also I am proud to inform
you that His.Excellency Hon.Bill Clinton has awarded me the honour of being
Ambassador of Good will, from Arkansas to the people of other states. The
evidences as enclosed.
Things look very bright and I feel very hopeful of your esteemed participation at
the Beijing Conference. In this connection, during your participation 1 am sure you will
refer to your South Asian visit and the organizations who have acquainted themselves
with you. While mentioning some of them in your delebrations, such as
SEWA/GRAMEEN Bank, we pray that you also add in you mention the experiment of
very poor women of the Working Women's Forum too, which operates from the
southern part of India. It is no exaggeration to say that such a word of appreciation
from you, will go a long way towards encouraging the poor/women to accomplish
further in self help/self management process. A note and other informations are
enclosed herewith for your reference.
Yours sincerely,
Orna fuel
(JAYA ARUNACHALAM)
THE WHITE HOUSE
July 21, 1995
Ms. Liliana Ayalde
Director of Central American Affairs
USAID
Department of State
Room 3253
Washington, D.C. 20523
Dear Liliana,
Thank you very much for attending the
preparatory meeting in Asunción on my behalf.
Your expertise and talent were indispensable
and I am grateful for your contribution. I
want to thank you also for all the work you
have done, outside of your responsibilities
at USAID, to support my commitment to helping
address the health and education needs of
women and children in our Hemisphere.
I am looking forward to my trip in
October and hope you will remain involved
with the planning.
With best wishes and gratitude, I am
Sincerely yours,
Hillary Hillary Rodham Clinton
cc: Brian Atwood
Carol Lancaster
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 28, 1996
Gina M. Briley
715 East 32nd st., #B
Austin, TX 78705
Dear Gina,
Thank you for writing. Congratulations
on your selection as the Johnson
Congressional Fellow for 1996. It is a
wonderful tribute to you. We are sorry to
hear that you will be unable to work as an
intern this summer, but I understand your
decision. Best of luck in your fellowship
work.
Thanks again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
you permonship
Melanne Verveer
is terrified really
Deputy Chief of Staff
of the First Lady
R
GINA M. BRILEY
715 EAST 32ND STREET, #B
AUSTIN, TX 78705
(512) 495-9099 (H)
e-mail: [email protected]
April 25, 1996
Mrs. Melanne Verveer
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mrs. Verveer:
It is with great regret that I write to inform you that I will not be a White House summer intern
this year. I had previously applied for a fellowship to study proposed changes to public housing
and was surprised to learn I was selected as the Johnson Congressional Fellow for 1996. I am
disappointed that I will be forced to give up an opportunity to work with the Clinton
Administration this year, but the fellowship comes with substantial financial support. In addition,
I believe that the topic of public housing reform is both extremely timely and important to the
welfare of the low-income community.
I have enclosed a copy of my proposal in case I can be of assistance to you or any of the White
House staff. Since much of my internship will be self-directed, I am sure that I could make
provisions for any of your needs.
Again, I am truly sorry that I am not able to accept the generous offer of a two-term summer
internship at the White House. However, I hope that I may be able to support the Clinton
Administration both directly and indirectly this summer and in the future.
Sincerely,
Hma m. Briley
Gina M. Briley
THE WHIT E HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 28, 1996
Joseph E. Bernstein
Emergency Medical History and Assistance
520 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Dear Mr. Bernstein,
Mrs. Clinton asked me to thank you for
your letter and material regarding the launch
of a national health card.
Thank you for writing and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
of the First Lady
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VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The First Lady of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
We are enclosing herewith materials relating to the launch of a national health card which
we believe would be of great interest to you.
Respectfully yours,
JB Joseph E: Bernstein
President
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New York; Medical Director, Center of Emergency Training and Development.
Dr. Earl F. Hoerner, M.D., Professor Emeritus, Department of Surgery, University of
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former Medical Advisor, New York Giants, New York Rangers, US Olympic Committee.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1996
Nathan C. Bybee
TYD Executive Director
1908 Willow Creek Dr. #111
Austin, TX 78741
Dear Mr. Bybee,
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
your recent letter and kind invitation to
attend your annual statewide convention and
tribute to women legislators. She regrets
that she was unable to attend because of a
schedule conflict.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
TEXAS
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
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ATTN. TO: Katie Button, Office of the First Lady
FROM: Mr. Nathan C. Bybee, TYD Executive Director
1908 Willow Creek Dr., #111
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 442-2667
RE.: Statewide TYD-hosted event honoring the service of
women in politics (7:00 P.M. Saturday, April 20, 1996).
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March 28, 1996
Nathan C. Bybee, TYD Executive Director
1908 Willow Creek Dr., #111
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 442-2667
To: Ms. Katie Button,
As I mentioned in our phone conversation, I am the Executive Director of the dxas Young Democrats and also
was honored to attend the Women's Conference Circle briefing at the White House in January Largely because
of my involvement with the Women's Conference Circle, and interest in the proceedings of last Septembers
U.N. conference, assisting in the cause for the advancement of women is of major concern to me. I originally got
involved in this arena because I was proud of the fact that in the face of highly vocal and unwarranted criticism,
the Clinton Administration re-dedicated its unprecedented commitment of support to the rights of women. first
demonstrated at the U.N. Population Conference in Cairo, by sending First Lady Clinton, and a strong team of
spokespersons, to Beijing.
A cornerstone of the monumental document that emerged from the conference was the encouragement of greater
political participation by women, including their claiming of a rightful, and long-overdue, share of official
government power This was a provision fought for vigorously by Mrs. Clinton and the U.S. delegation.
Following that tremendous effort, the Texas Young Democrats and I feel it a fitting tribute to offer our support to
that most noble cause. To that end, we will be coming together, along with many legislators and party members
from across Texas, as part of our 1996 annual statewide convention, to honor the service of women legislators in
all levels and branches of government. T help make that tribute the success it deserves to be, we graciously
request the honor of Mrs. Clinton's attendance as keynote speaker
Our state party chairman, Bill White, has made clear his dedication to promoting youth involvement in the
Democratic party, particularly in this most pivotal election yearGiven that, and the obvious importance of women
to our common cause, we believe this gesture of support by Mrs. Clinton would be a pivotal and invigorating
enhancement to our current efforts.
Finally, the event details:
Place: The Driskill Hotel: 604 Brazos St.: Austin. TX 78701; (512) 474-5911
Time: 7:00 P.M- 9:00 P.M., Saturday, April 20, 1996
Contact: Nathan C. Bybee at address and phone number listed above.
Ms. Button, please contact me anytime if you need any further information regarding the logistics of the event. I
thank you for your time and for considering us. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Nathan C. Bybee
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 24, 1996
Mrs. Elaine Brown
CMR 438, Box 1369
APO AE 09111
Dear Mrs. Brown:
The First Lady asked me to thank you and
the class for the wonderful letters and
pictures you gave her when she returned to
Baumholder. Mrs. Clinton enjoyed them very
much. All of our thoughts and prayers
continue to be with the soldiers and their
families.
Mrs. Clinton hopes the class enjoys the
photographs of Socks we have enclosed for
them. Thank you again for the important work
you are doing. It was wonderful to see you
again.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Millie Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 2, 1995
Dr. Susan Blumenthal
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's
Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., SW
men
Washington, DC 20201
health
and,
Dear Susan:
The First Lady asked me to thank you
for the material you sent regarding
portinery
women's health and, particularly, breast
cancer. She appreciates the important
work you do for women and hopes, like you,
to continue to, educate others about
Breast Cancer Awareness during the month
of October.
Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1995
Dr. Harold H. Benjamin
President and Founder
The Wellness Community
2716 Ocean Park Blvd.
Suite 1040
Santa Monica, CA 90405-5211
Dear Dr. Benjamin:
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
the letter and informative book that you sent
r
regarding recovery from cancer. She shares
it
your interest in wellness and sends her best
wishes for the work that you do.
Again, thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1995
Mr. Dennis K. Bielecki, M.D.
Nicholas Copernicus Fund
3242 Xenophon St.
San Diego, CA 92106-1540
Dear Dr. Bielecki,
Thank you for sending the background
information about the Nicholas Copernicus
Fund. I enjoyed meeting you last May and I
applaud your efforts in improving health care
in Poland.
I regret that I cannot attend the gala
fund-raiser in September.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes in your important endeavors.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1995
? Nations
Ms. Suprabha Beckjord
PO Box 11701
Washington DC 20008
Dear Ms. Beckjord:
eal
Thank you for the invitation for the
First Lady to attend the "Peace Concert by
Sri Chinmoy." She regrets that, due to a
demanding schedule, she will not be able to
participate in the peace concert. The
Fiftieth Anniversary of the United Nations
is, indeed, a special occasion, and Mrs.
Clinton salutes your efforts.
Sincerely yours,
Meder Deputy Chief of Staff
Melanne Verveer
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 29, 1996
Maria Barroso Soares
c/o Ambassador Knopfli
Embassy of Portugal
2125 Kalorama Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Dear Mrs. Soares;
The First Lady of the United States
asked me to thank you for your letter. She
greatly appreciated the opportunity to
participate by video in your important
conference "Stress and Violence in the Child
and the Adolescent." Mrs. Clinton is pleased
to sign the final declaration. Her signature
is enclosed.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes for your important work.
sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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EMBAIXADA DE PORTUGAL
WASHINGTON
Presidency of the Republic
Mrs. Hillary Clinton
The White House
Lisbon, June 9, 1995
(Dear Mrs. Clinton)
I wish to thank you most sincerely for your participation,
through the video you provided us, in our symposium "Stress and
Violence in the Child and the Adolescent."
Your support meant a great deal to us, especially as it made
possible establishing a dialogue with a person who is much loved and
admired in our country.
Professor Brazelton, whose books are much esteemed in our
country, succeeded in winning over, through his competence,
enlightened perspective, and warmth, this small but great country of
mine.
The Ambassador of the United States to Portugal, who also has
managed to gain the admiration and respect of the people of Portugal
- beginning with me, introduced the video with a presentation of great
interest for the symposium.
I would like to mention also that a final declaration was drafted,
signed by all symposium participants, which included proposals for
immediate action. It is our hope that leading personages from all
parts of the world will add their signature to ours, thereby giving
added weight to the declaration.
I enclose with this letter a copy of the declaration so that you
might become acquainted with it, sign it if you are in agreement, and
obtain the signatures of others whom you believe would be interested
in lending their support to the declaration.
All of us who participated in the symposium have committed
ourselves to obtaining the signatures of as many important personages
as possible, and to bringing the declaration to the attention of
governments and international bodies. We have formed ourselves into
a pressure group which will not rest until the provisions of the
declaration are put into practice. We dedicate ourselves to the well-
being of future generations to whom we wish to leave a world no
longer marred by the violence which so fills our own.
I believe we will see each other soon, on the occasion of the
anniversary of the United Nations. However, I know it will be
difficult to find an opportunity to talk at that time, as your
commitments and appointments certainly will be numerous and
pressing. Therefore I leave you some notes, complemented by the
full report of our esteemed Barry Brazelton.
With my warm regards,
(Signature)
Maria Barroso Soares
STRESS E VIOLÊNCIA
na criança e no jovem
SIMPOSIO NTERNACIONAL
DECLARATION
Recognizing that stress and violence are global problems of epidemic
proportions, the participants present at the International Symposium "Stress
and Violence in Childhood and Youth" affirm that a priority for effective
preventive action should be based on the realization that the roots of violence
and its primary prevention are in the home and family and the wider society.
The factors contributing to violence are many and complex.
Inadequacies in schools, media or even government policies may directly or
indirectly reinforce violence.
Strategies for reducing and preventing violence must, therefore, deal
simultaneously with these multiple influences: absence of strong family
values, insensitive educational systems, unavailability of appropriate health
care, drug and alcohol abuse, violence saturated media, unsafe communities
and inappropriate government policies.
Further recognizing that stress is an inevitable part of life, the
participants affirm three essential tasks, namely:
- for adults to reduce violence against each other and against children.
- for children to learn how to handle stress non-violently and
- for all of us to create the conditions that will lead to a reduction
in stress and violence.
We declare that the following specific recommendations should be
addressed by local, national and international bodies, both governmental and
non-governmental:
Departamento de Educação Médica Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa
Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, Piso 1 1699 LISBOA Codex - Tel. 795 86 83 Fax. 795 61 55
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na criança e no jovem
SIMPOSIO INTERNACIONAL
Families should be stet to recognize that they are the primary
providers of love and support as well as the builders of the
inner strengths children need to become resilient to stress.
*
Parent education, support and counseling programs should be
developed to help strengthen families and enable them to
provide better parenting. Such programs should continue
through the early childhood years and encourage awareness of
the child's need for unequivocal love, for appropriate health
care, for responsiveness and sensitivity to emerging behaviors,
for respect, and for discipline which will lead to a positive
self-image, a sense of responsibility and concern for others.
*
Children should be ensured from birth the opportunity to
develop a secure attachment to their primary caregivers.
All mothers (and their male partners, when available) should
have continuous emotional support by an experienced woman
during labor and delivery, opportunities for early contact with
their new infants and have a minimum of 15 weeks of
maternity leave.
Domestic violence (namely spouse abuse) should not be
tolerated. Mothers and children should be safe in their own
homes.
*
Children should grow up in an environment free of violence.
However, if exposed, they should have an adult (preferably a
Departamento de Educação Médica Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade de Lisboa
Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, Piso 1
1699 LISBOA Codex - Tel. 795 86 83
Fax. 795 61 55
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STRESS E VIOLÊNCIA
na criança e no jovem
SIMPOSIO INTERNACIONAL
non-traumatized parent or caregiver) available to provide
support and security. No child exposed to violence should
have to suffer alone.
All education systems should be concerned with universal
values needed to reduce violence: respect for human dignity,
the importance of families, the need to put children first,
acceptance of diversity, the necessity for non violent
problem-solving. Schools should be communities in which
these values are lived and practiced.
Parents and educators should recognize their dependence on
one another and should work together if children are to
develop resilience to stress, inner strength, personal
competencies, concern for others.
Acts of violence involving minors should be thoroughly
studied, distinguishing cases in which they are victims from
those in which they are agents, in order to put into practice in
each type appropriate administrative, judicial and rehabilitative
procedures.
All governments should affirm that violence is unacceptable
and place emphasis on human values, responsibility, tolerance
and respect for the rights of others.
More public information is needed about the damaging effects
of exposure of children to violence (in the media and in real
life) and the need for the development of peaceful and
non-violent alternatives.
Departamento de Educação Médica Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa
Av. Prof. Egas Moniz. Piso 1 1699 LISBOA Codex Tel. 795 86 83 Fax. 795 61 55
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na criança e no jovem
SMPOSIC INTERNACIONA
Regional. National and Local Training, adapted to the social
and cultural context, is needed in order to organize trainee
programs of basic and comprehensive care for children.
adolescents and families. including methods of positive
discipline and conflict resolution through cooperation.
Safe environments need to be established for children and their
parents to protect them from war, community violence and
accidental injuries.
The various and relevant organizations and agencies of the
United Nations, including WHO and UNICEF should address
the status of current knowledge concerning the biological and
environmental influences on the genesis of violence in children
and youth and applly that knowledge to policies and programs
to reduce violence.
*
Governments that have not yet ratified the "Convention on the
Rights of the Child" should do so immediately. Those that
have done so should establish effective mechanisms for
incorporating its articles in National legislations, regulations
and other means, while developing mechanisms to monitor and
evaluate the effectiveness of their actions.
Governments should establish joint policies of education,
health, justice and social intervention in order to obtain
adequate and equitable prevention of stress and violence in
children, youth and families.
Departamento de Educação Médica Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa
Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, Piso 1 1699 LISBOA Codex Tel. 795 86 83 Fax. 795 61 55
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SIMPOSIC NTERNACIONAL
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the participants of the International Symposium wish to
emphasize that violence is but the most extreme expression of a progressive
disarray in the basic institutions that produce and sustain human competence
and character. As evidenced in contemporary societies in which violence is
most pronounced and pervasive (which includes some of the most
economically advanced nations of the world). its manifestations are
accompanied by a decline, in ever greater segments of the population. in
cognitive competence, trust in human relationships, and hope for the future,
especially among the younger generation.
The ultimate irony is the
destruction of the very institution on which civilization depends - the human
family.
The healing of the wounds of the child victims and youthful
perpetrators of violence is an essential task, but it cannot keep pace with the
mounting forces of disarray in the society at lounge.
They are the second scourge of our time, like AIDS, but even more
distructive and pervasive in their efforts. Hence they require immediate
attention and action at the highest level of world leadership both in the public
and private sector.
As scientists and professionals closest to the scene of the impending
carnage, we pledge ourselves to bringing to the attention of the world and its
leaders the primary threat to civilization in the coming 21st century.
Departamento de Educação Médica Faculdade de Medicina Universidade de Lisboa
Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, Piso 1 1699 LISBOA Codex - Tel. 795 86 83 Fax. 795 61 55
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 25, 1995
Carol Bellamy
Director of UNICEF
UNICEF
3 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Dear Carol:
I am writing to recommend a member of the First Lady's
staff, Julie Hopper, who is interested in pursuing work with
UNICEF. For the past two and a half years, Julie has been Deputy
Director of Scheduling at the White House, and has traveled
overseas on behalf of the First Lady on several occasions. In
particular, Julie was part of our advance team in Nepal, where
she put together several of Mrs. Clinton's events focusing on
women's and children's health issues.
I have had many conversations with Julie over several months
about her interest in pursuing development work. She's
incredibly passionate about development issues, extremely
talented, and dedicated to the idea of working on behalf of
children through an organization like UNICEF.
I am enclosing her resume and I would be happy to talk to
anyone at UNICEF who might be interested in considering her.
We hear wonderful things about your leadership. You seem to
be doing everything right.
Sincerely mee yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
JULIE JACKSON HOPPER
1763 Willard Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 456-7560 (o)
(202) 387-5811 (h)
WORK EXPERIENCE
The White House
Deputy Director of Scheduling for the First Lady (1/93 - present)
Responsible for the planning and implementation of First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton's
daily schedule. Duties include:
Organizing meetings, political events, and all domestic and foreign travel
Directing advance staff on all aspects of events and trips
Managing political events and planning all logistics for trips
Advancing the First Lady's domestic and foreign travel, including trips to Canada,
Nepal and Indonesia
Presidential Transition
Presidential Advance Staff (11/92 - 1/93)
Served as logistical site advance for President-Elect Bill Clinton in Little Rock, AR:
Coordinated the Economic Summit during the President-elect's transition
Organized domestic trips and events for the President-elect and Mrs. Clinton
Clinton/Gore Campaign
Lead Advance (3/92 - 11/92)
Managed all aspects of Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign trips:
Organized rallies, message and retail events
Served as the primary liaison between Mrs. Clinton and local elected officials and key
supporters
Supervised press and site advance staff on all event- and budget-related decisions
Feinstein For Governor Campaign
Press Assistant (8/90 - 11/90)
Served as direct aide to the Press Secretary:
Tracked and covered press events and assisted with organization of the candidate's
press conferences
Monitored daily print and electronic news reporting
EDUCATION
The University of Delaware, Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations
THE SAINT/HAYDEN CO.
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Jeffrey Hayden
Eva Marie Saint
August 22, 1995
Miss Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
c/o The Old Executive Office Building, Rm. 100
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Miss Verveer:
I'm writing on the suggestion from Bobbie Handman that I contact you regarding a very exciting
project I'm working on based on Jonathan Kozol's, SAVAGE INEQUALITIES: CHILDREN IN
AMERICA'S SCHOOLS. It will be a three-hour mini-series on PBS to air in late summer or early
fall of 1996, shortly before the election. Enclosed is a short description of the project.
A one-hour documentary narrated by Bill Moyers will be followed by a two-hour Town Meeting of
the Air. My producer has written Mrs. Clinton asking her to join our Advisory Board. It will be a
small group with Marion Wright Edelman, Sen. Nancy Kessabaum, Sen. Carole Mosely-Braun.
Keith Geiger, etc. Would you be kind enough to run some interference for us and call this request
to Mrs. Clinton's attention?
I know she is a 'fan' of Jonathan Kozol's and a great fighter for children's rights. Her participation
would mean a great deal to me and this project. The demands on her time would be minimal; a
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screening of our first rough-cut with whatever comments she might offer and, if she chooses, we
would like her to participate in our Town Meeting of the Air.
n
There's a possibility this Town Meeting of the Air will take place in October, '96, under the
auspices of the Council of the Great City Schools. We understand President Clinton has tentatively
agreed to attend that conference. Needless to say, a family affair in this arena will register heavily
across the country.
Bobbie Handman and I have been very close family friends since I was born twenty five years
ago. Under her tutelage I have advanced a career in educational programming for TV. She said you
were the right person to receive this letter. Thank you for your time and attention regarding this
subject matter. Please feel free to call me at the following number: (310)996-7756.
Sincerely,
10/12/95
Patrick Baku
Patrick Baker
Co-Producer
Requet
11811 W. OLYMPIC BI.VD.. LOS ANGELES. CA 90064
TEL: (310) 996-7756 FAX: (310) 477-7166
SAVAGE INEQUALITIES: CHILDREN IN AMERICA'S SCHOOLS
by Jonathan Kozol
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A mini-series for PBS
produced by Jeffrey Hayden
This "startling," "moving," and "heartbreaking" book is the
story of how we have created separate and unequal public schools in
the U.S. The author leads us through a procession of overcrowded,
underheated, textbookless, teacherless, urban classrooms and contrasts
them with affluent, well-funded, and well-cared-for suburban schools.
The book digs deeply into the tragedy of the American education system
through interviews with students, teachers, principals, and parents.
In a savage indictment, it wrenches the reader's psyche.
The people and schools of East St Louis, Chicago, Camden,
N.J., San Antonio, and Washington, DC, are examined in the same way
that Upton Sinclair described the conditions of the Chicago
meatpacking industry and Ed Murrow revealed the conditions of the
migrant workers in his shattering documentary, "Harvest of Shame." In
both cases, reforms were immediate; meat-packers cleaned house and
growers provided toilets, water, and minimum wages for farm-workers.
A four-hour prime-time series for PBS based on the book will
be presented in two parts; a two-hour documentary and a two-hour
Town Meeting of the Air. Students, teachers and parents, from the
documentary will confront leading educators, representatives from
congress, and administration officials, in an open forum.
They will ask why 18,000 students in Chicago's high schools
are assigned to classes without teachers, why 200,000 sophomores drop
out of high school each year, and why 86% of the students from
Woodson Elementary School don't finish high school. They will ask
why Goudy Elementary School, far from the worst in the city, has no
playground, swings, jungle gym, no science labs, art or music
teachers, and only two bathrooms for 700 children?
They will ask why New Trier High School, outside Chicago, is
situated on 27 acres of manicured lawns and playing fields,
immaculately maintained by a custodial staff of 48 and why it has a
phys. ed. center containing two gyms for basketball, one for
gymnastics, a fencing room, two dance studios, a wrestling room, a
weight room, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool?
They will wonder why the hot lunches served in the East St.
Louis schools -- providing the only hot meal of the day for many
students and the only meal of the day for others -- have been
discontinued and why the students of Martin Luther King H. S. tried to
burn down the school four times in the first week of the school year?
Why does Great Neck, L.I., spend $11,265 per pupil and send 97% of its
graduates to college (with a dropout rate of zero) while New York City
spends half that amount, $5,500 -- and sees only 50% of its students
graduate?
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The answer to these questions can be found in the arcane
machinery by which we finance our public schools. Public education in
the U.S. depends on the local property tax for its initial funding.
This tax is determined by the value of one's home and the taxable
value of the district's local industry. Is it any wonder that the
schools of Camden, N.J. or the inner-city schools of Chicago are
short-changed and under-funded?
There are schools in Illinois that spend $2,100 on a child
in the poorest district and more than $10,000 in the richest. An
imbalance has been created by the inequitable distribution of this
local property tax. The state requires us to send our children to
school and by refusing to address equity between districts, the state
mandates inequality.
In his inaugural address to the nation, John F Kennedy said,
"Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in
education." As our century draws to a close, America is confronted
with a daunting challenge. Can we engage the nation in a reordering
of our priorities? Can we help the poorest of the poor to a chance at
a better education and a better life? If education is "the vehicle
for our economic and social progress," mustn't we improve the quality
of our inner-city, rural, and reservation schools? John Kenneth
Galbraith insists: "Education is the great escape from poverty."
The goal of this mini-series is to focus attention on
educational reform in America. It is intended to pursuade the
American people and members of our local, state, and federal
governments, to re-examine the plight of our crowded classrooms.
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The documentary will call attention to the crumbling plaster
ceilings, the rat-infested and overcrowded classrooms, the lack of
science labs, and emphase the dire necessity of reform. (A teacher in
the south Bronx was recently asked, "How many in your class?" and she
answered, "Thirty-seven kids and five mice.")
The number one issue for the American people in 1992 was
the economy. In '94, crime was paramount. In '96, "Children in
America's Schools" must move closer to the top of the list.
This year, PBS is launching a two-year series of programs on
the subject of "Youth Violence in America." All the resources of the
system -- local stations, Out-Reach programs, network specials, will
bring this problem to the American people. SAVAGE INEQUALITIES and
the Town Meeting have been positioned for broadcast at the climax of
this campaign. So Carolina ETV and Nebraska ETV, co-producers with
The Saint/Hayden Co., will insure the series a place of importance in
PBS' prime-time schedule.
Several years ago Jeffrey Hayden, producer of this project,
directed a compelling episode on the subject of orphan drugs for the
NBC series, QUINCY.
Jack Klugman took the film to Washington and
within six months both houses of Congress passed, and the president
signed, an Orphan Drugs bill. Similarly, this documentary will
provoke change.
"It is doubtful that any child may be reasonably expected
to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education.
Such an opportunity is a right which must be available to all on equal
terms."
(Brown V Bd of Education, Topeka, 1954)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 25, 1995
Mr. Maurice Berger
The Vera List Center for Art and Politics
New School for Social Research
66 W. 12th St.
riedyn too,
New York, NY 10011
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Dear Maurice:
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We missed you too, but hope you're
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feeling better. I appreciate your political
wisdom. Stay in touch.
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Sincerely,
bettes.
Menne to the First Lady
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Melanne Verveer
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Deputy Chief of Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 1, 1995
Ambassador Kenneth Brown
United States Embassy
Box 194
Ringroad East, Accra
Ghana
Dear Ambassador Brown:
Enclosed is a picture of Ms. Esther
Ocloo and the First Lady taken in September
in Beijing at the UN Fourth World Conference
on Women. Could you please be SO kind as to
have someone in your office pass along this
picture to Ms. Ocloo?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mever Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 1, 1995
Ms. Evelyn Browne, President
MDMC
PO Box 04307
Detroit, MI 48204
Dear Ms. Browne:
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
the letter regarding your request that Mr.
Mathis receive a 1996 Kennedy Center
Award. Johnny Mrs. Clinton did enjoy Mr. Mathis's
performance during the "Salute to America's
First Ladies". Your request has been referred
to the Kennedy Center because it is the
dle
Kennedy Center Awards which solely handles
the awards.
words.
Thank you and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 30, 1996
Ms. Gina M. Briley
715 East 32nd Street, #B
Austin, TX 78705
Dear Ms. Briley,
Thank you for expressing an interest in
an internship in the Office of the First
Lady. Please find enclosed an application for
the White House Intern Program. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact
either myself or Karin Abramson, White House
Intern Program Director.
Thanks again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Gina
Melanne New Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 30, 1996
Peter and Renee Berman
2020 N. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Berman,
Thank you for writing the First Lady and
recounting the difficulties you had
encountered in the treatment of Mrs. Berman's
cancer. We especially appreciated your
reflections on HMO's and the hurdles you
confronted in experimental drug treatment.
The First Lady has also asked that I send
your letter to Dr. Phil Lee, Assistant
Secretary for Health, for his consideration
as well.
Thank you for your advice and
dedication. Our best wishes to both of you
for continued good health.
American Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
&
10-7-95
Dear Mrs. Clinton,
Because of your compassionate nature and interest in health care, I wanted to write
to you to bring to your attention a serious nationwide problem that faces cancer
patients. I would also like to suggest a possible solution.
By way of background, my wife (at age forty-four) was diagnoised with colon cancer
in 1992. After surgery, she was placed on chemotherapy for eleven months. At that
time, it was discovered that the cancer had metastisized to a single lesion in her
liver. She had cryoablation surgery (freezing of the tumor), but three months later, it
was discovered that additional tumors had developed in the same area of the liver.
Follow-up surgery was delayed for nine months because our HMO did not want to
pay for a liver resection. When they finally agreed to surgery, additional lesions
were detected in her lungs. She underwent a liver resection and a thoracotomy to
remove the tumors in her lungs. After that, she was placed on an intensive
chemotherapy program with the only drug approved for dealing with metastised
colon cancer, but the tumors have reappeared in her lungs.
I want to stress that my wife is in all respects is healthy and fit, and to this day, she
shows no physical signs of being ill as a result of the disease.
Because the conventional drug treatment did not work, we began looking at drugs
being tested by the FDA. We discovered that one of the drugs being investigated was
already proven to have significant results in 25% of all the patients who do not
respond to traditional drug therapy. Unfortunately, we also learned that access to test
programs is often based upon how many courses of treatment one has had with
conventional drugs. On top of that, many insurance policies do not cover what they
deem to be experimental treatments, including drugs being tested by the FDA, even
when the treatments are proven to be more effective then the available drugs. This
deprives most Americans, especially those who do not respond to conventional
treatments, of any chance for survival.
In my wifes' case, I was abie to find an experimentai drug that has halted the
progress of her disease. To obtain that drug, she has to fly from Los Angeles to
Baltimore once or twice a month for seven days at a time. Needless to say, we are
exhausting our savings since the insurance company refuses to cover any expenses.
For us and our three children, the cost is not a consideration, and I'm sure that most
families in our situation would feel the same.
As a possible solution to the problems that all Americans in a similiar situation
must face, I'd like to offer the following suggestions:
1) When a drug company wants to test a cancer drug, they should be required
by the FDA to simultaneously operate programs in regional centers throughout the
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country. This would make the programs geographically accessible to everyone.
2) The programs should be made available to everyone, irrespective of what
forms of treatment they have received in the past. This makes sense, because the
impact of the drug could then be measured statistically with varying kinds of
patients in various stages of the disease. It would provide much larger sample
populations, more accurate results because the patients in the program would be
more representative of the general population, and larger sample populations
would speed up the FDA approval process. It would also mean that otherwise
healthy people, without any hope of success from conventional treatment, would
have new options available for their consideration.
3) All insurance companies should be required by federal law to cover
administration of treatments and medical complications from drug treatments
when using an FDA approved drug or one that has been approved for testing by the
FDA. The drug companies cover the cost of the drug, but the patient, even with
insurance, usually has to pay greatly inflated costs for administration of the drug.
(For example, $250. every time an intravenous unit is turned on).
4) To make this program attractive to the drug companies, any patient
agreeing to try a drug only approved for testing by the FDA should be required to
sign a waiver agreeing not to sue for unforseen consequences of the drug. (Since
these drugs are a last resort for most people, patients would willingly waive their
rights in order to obtain the drugs). Participating drug companies could be induced
to expand testing with longer patents for successful drugs. This would make their
participation in regional distribution program worthwhile.
Because of our years of experience in dealing with the problems of managed health
care, we have become intimately familiar with the pitfalls of HMO's and California
health care programs based upon capitation. I'm willing to volunteer my time as an
attorney to work with anyone in government to correct the worst problems and
create solutions which will improve health care for everyone.
Renee and I would welcome any opportunity to talk about this directly with you or
to testify before any committee or agency if you think a firsthand account would
help to overcome the horrible problems encountered by the critically ill of this
nation.
We deeply admire the efforts you made to reform health care. Your courage was
inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
Sincerely yours,
Peter and Renee Berman
Rever Berman
2020 N. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210
(310) 274-3747
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 20, 1996
Daniel J. Beattie
2300 Birchmont Drive
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601
Dear Mr. Beattie,
Thank you for expressing an interest in
an intership in the Office of the First Lady.
I have forwarded your letter and resume to
the White House Intern Program Office. I wish
you the best of luck in the application
process. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact either myself or Karin
Abramson.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours,
her
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 20, 1996
Sherry Braskin
13412 Moorpark Street
Unit A
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Dear Ms. Braskin,
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
your recent letter. Both she and the
President appreciate your good wishes and
support. Thank you again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Name Melanne Deputy Chief Verveer of Staff
to the First Lady
Willard Manufacturing Co.
R
DIVISION OF RISS. INCORPORATED
P. O. BOX 49592
LOS ANGELES. CALIF. 90049
PHONE (213) 472-9795
Sherry Braskin
13412 Moorpark Street
Unit я
Sherman Oaks СЯ 91423
February 7, 1996
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
I have been wanting to write for some time but given an
opportunity to hand deliver the letter, I decided not to
wait any longer.
First, let me say that I have been a supporter of the
President since December, 1991, and worked for his election.
Second, I think that you are the best First Lady we have
had since Mrs. Roosevelt. You are a wonderful role model
for this country as well as a terrific representative to
the rest of the world.
Third, I think that both you and the President have received
terrible treatment from the Republicans as well as horrific
press practically since the day after the Inauguration.
Fourth, I think the MOST important issue right now is getting
President Clinton re-elected. This should take priority over
everything else, including Whitewater, the Travel Office, your
bad press and poll numbers, etc. etc. Mrs. Clinton, please
understand that I am one of your strongest supporters. I do not
care at all about old history, your investments, good or bad,
your old billing records, any of it. But, other people do and
what I cannot understand is why on earth you do not confront
the bastards in their own lair. Just go up to Capitol Hill,
confront Sen. D'Amato and get it over with!! You would cream
them!! There is no way that you would not appear in a positive
light and there is no way they can look good. Just entice them
to attack you and its all over.
Mrs. Clinton, I understand both your pride and your fear of
embarrassment and I have tremendous sympathy for you; however,
re-electing Bill Clinton should be your only priority right now
and the distractions of Whitewater and the travel office are
very damaging. Please understand that I say these things as
someone who only wishes you the best but who also feels that
if Bill Clinton is not re-elected this country will be heading
for some very very bad times. Please consider what I say as an
average working woman, middle-aged and middle income who wants
to see both the President and the Congress come back in full
strength in 1996. I wish you both only the very best.
ShermBrash' Sherry Braskin
MANUFACTURERS OF THE WILLARD CUTTER-BENDER
P.S. GET RID OF DICK MORRIS!!!
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHHINGTON
February 20, 1996
Charlotte Bunch
Director
Rutgers Center for Women's Global Leadership
Douglass College
27 CLifton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Dear Ms. Bunch,
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
your letter. She too regrets that you were
unable to join us for the January 29th White
House event in honor of humanitarian relief
organizations working in Bosnia. I have
enclosed a transcript of the event. Thank you
for the important work that you and your
organization are doing.
When you are in Washington, please do
not hesitate to contact us. With best wishes,
I am
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1996
Kathy Adams Baczko
144 Alexander Palm Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Dear Ms. Baczko Kamy
Thank you for your recent letter. The
First Lady asked me to thank you for your
support and encouragement. We are all
grateful for your hard work and that of
organizations like the Florence Fuller Child
Development Center.
I have forwarded your request to the
First Lady's Scheduling Office.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
see
ger your you to one day
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 2, 1996
Barbara Bennetts
3801 Connecticut Ave., NW 725
Washington, DC 20008
Dear Ms. Bennetts:
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
sending her your Christmas Eve observations.
Your kind words and thoughts are appreciated.
I apologize for the delay in responding to
your letter.
Thank you for caring. Best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
January 3, 1996
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Office of the First Lady
The White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
Dear Ms. Verveer:
I would appreciate your passing the attachments on to
Mrs. Clinton.
Thank you,
Barbara Bennetts
January 3, 1996
Mrs. Hilary Rodham Clinton
First Lady
Office of the First Lady
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton,
I am enclosing the Christmas Eve page from my journal with the
hope that my observations of Chelsea will warm your heart as they
did mine.
Happy New Year to your and your family.
Sincerely yours,
BarbaraBennetts
Barbara Bennetts
3801 Connecticut Avenue N.W. #725
Washington, D.C. 20008
CHRISTMAS EVE
UNION STATION
It wasn't exactly Santa Clause that caused the commotion as I
stood by the AMTRAK ticket counter, but, close to it.
The winter afternoon inside the huge cathedral of a train station
suddenly began crackling with energy. A bright light flashed on
the far side of the cavernous waiting room. Shortly, the rat-a-
tat-tat talk of official crowd managers accompanied somebody. If
not Santa, then who?
An advance group of clean-cut men had deftly strung yellow
plastic crowd control tape along the proposed route through the
station. I noticed that they designated a yellow path right next
to where I was standing.
Whatever was going on, whoever was gracing us with an appearance,
was making its way rapidly in my direction. Pop! Flash! Ooooh,
where is my camera? The advance guard was wearing the full
spectrum of the male version of afternoon luncheon suits. Brown
tweed, grey flannel, camel, colorful neckties. These guys were
acutely watchful and serious about their advancing, shooing away
casual passers-by who had innocently stepped into the taped-off
lane. And, as quickly as it had all begun, this prelude was
finished and the main event presented itself right in front of
me.
Not even a secret service agent separated me from Chelsea and her
father. I could have reached out and touched them as they
maintained their brisk but happy march past me. Little Chelsea
completely captivated me in that moment. As a supporter of her
father, the President, especially in the recent weeks of his
being a real Democrat and a real President, I don't wish to
minimize his passing in favor of his junior-high daughter. This
was, after all, my first face-to-face siting and I must confess I
was swept into the theater of it without even thinking. But,
this darling Presidential Daughter, untainted by the vagaries of
political life in the nation's highest official family, was
adorned in unconditional innocence. She looked like my own two
daughters at that age, dressed for a hike in the Mission
Mountains: jeans, yaak wool bulky sweater in natural colored
stripes, brown hair pulled back and fastened with a string or
rubber band. Her radiant face was genuine with the look of a
little girl who just woke up and found out her daddy was
President and isn't it fun? Or, is it?
The First Family has been schooled in the way to safely manage
necessary real-life transactions, like getting from point A to
point B. Chelsea walked not an inch away from her father's side.
The dance was rehearsed and executed with precision. Dad,
responding to the crowd a good three feet above the top of
Chelsea's head, had an entirely different event going on for him
than his daughter did. He was working the room as an incumbent
facing an election year. Chelsea, generally protected from this
sort of hullaballoo, breezed through the lower frequency channel
under papa's shoulder believing all the fuss and admiration
belonged to him. Then, she saw me noticing her--my gaze was
transfixed on this girl in her tastefully-grunge outfit-and a
Christmas greeting smile burst out of her healthy complexioned
face and in the twinkling of an eye, the moment had passed.
I was left wondering what part of me was SO touched by the
President's last-minute Christmas shopping with his daughter that
I. had to fight back tears.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 2, 1996
Augustus O. Brown
Healthcare Benefits Trust Fund
The Ennis-Brown House
2655 Glendower Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1114
Dear Mr. Brown,
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
sending her your health care proposal. Mrs.
Clinton continues to be interested in the
very important issue of health care reform.
We appreciate your interest.
Thank you for writing and best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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HEALTHCARE BENEFITS TRUST FUND
A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION
THE ENNIS-BROWN HOUSE
2655 GLENDOWER AVENUE
LOS .A.NGELES, CALIFORNIA 90027-1114
TEL (213) 660-0607 / (213) 668-0234
FAX (213) 660-3646
March 14, 1996
Ms. Melanne Verveer,
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
White House.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20005
Ms. Verveer:
The enclosed letter addressed to Mark Finucane Director Dept. Health Services
County of Los Angeles may be of considerable interest to the First Lady.
I quote from one paragraph in the letter, "The high point of the President's and
Mrs. Clinton's popularity in 1994 was the presentation of a healthcare program to
Congress, unfortunately the special interests and political interests torpedoed
these magnificent intentions. This popularity can be revived, healthcare is still in
very great demand. By demonstrating how healthcare can be achieved in LA
County, the President and First Lady can again regain prominence."
The President appears to be very popular currently because of the disarray in the
Republican party. This will probably change as November draws close. The
enclosed proposal to revive healthcare as an issue would be very well received
particularly because of the ground swell of popular opinion that can be developed.
If this is of interest I will be pleased to provide collaborating detail.
Since I do not know who is in charge of what at the White House 1 copied John
Emerson with the Finucane letter.
Sincerely,
angustries O Prom
Augustus O. Brown
AOB/ml
Verveer
ENNIS-BROWN HOUSE DESIGNED BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT 1924
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS TRUST FUND
A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION
THE ENNIS-BROWN HOUSE
2655 GLENDOWER AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90027-1114
TEL (213) 660-0607 / (213) 668-0234
FAX (213) 660-3646
March 13, 1996
Mr. Mark Finucane
Director Dept. Health Services
County of Los Angeles
313 N Figueroa St. Room 912
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mr. Finucane:
Health Care Benefits Trust Fund is a non-profit public benefit organization who has
among its trustees a retired assistant secretary of defense who managed the nation's $5
billion healthcare program for the armed services, a management relations expert who
provided healthcare coverage for many of the Fortune 500 companies, the writer who
helped initiate the MediCal prepaid health plan program for the State of California and
initiated in 1945 what is known today as the PPO.
I am told by a deputy to one of the supervisors that if I give a member of the County
bureaucracy a document of more than 2 pages it will not be read. I am sure this is not
your style.
We would like to assist you, without pay, in solving the L.A. County Health Services Dept.
fiscal crisis. At the same time we can help you develop a demonstration project that
would show how other States and communities and the federal government can provide
universal health care. By so doing this program will assist the County getting Federal
aide.
We suggest that a demonstration project be established in the County of Los Angeles
which will show how a national program could work administered by states and by
localities. Unfortunately the program has not yet reached the eyes of the L.A. County
Supervisors because some of their deputies do not always enlighten them. The financial
problems of the County could be mitigated, in part, by providing substantial new revenue.
The County of Los Angeles has an estimated 2.5 million uninsured. This uninsured
population is a burden because they use the County health facilities for free and are the
basic reason for the financial crisis according to the L.A. Times. They are mostly working
poor and could buy coverage if the price were right. The program we suggest will provide
coverage for a substantial number of the uninsured.
A policy brief and study made by UCLA stated that there were 6.5 million uninsured in
California in 1993 and the uninsured are increasing while job funded insured are
ENNIS-BROWN HOUSE DESIGNED BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT - 1924
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decreasing. There are 55 thousand small businesses in the L.A. County Mexican
communities alone who are unable to buy insurance for their employees because of the
highly inflated charges by insurance companies and HMOs. Their employees are part of
the working poor. Many thousands of other employees in the service industries and the
recently unemployed are likewise deprived.
Over 950 billion dollars annually is now spent on delivering healthcare nationally.
Much is misused, for example, an article in the Wall Street Journal December 21, 1994
entitled "Money Machine HMOs Pile Up Billions In Cash As Analysts Wonder What They
Will Do With It". The article shows how much cash is amassed by some of the largest
HMOs who are in L.A. County and who provide coverage for County employees with
excessive charges. Since 1994 these accumulations have accelerated. Most of these
HMOs do not provide healthcare. They are only intermediaries who collect $billions and
contract with doctors and hospitals skimming off 15-20%, for tremendous high salaries,
stock holders dividends, fat stock options etc. You have but to look at the stock market to
see how HMOs and insurance companies have profited. Blue Cross which has been a
non-profit organization for many years and accumulated many billions of dollars has now
petitioned the state authorities to become a for-profit organization so that the leaders of
the organization can participate in the tremendous profits that are made by for-profit
HMOs. Profiteering is only one abuse, there are many more including fraud which can be
controlled by techniques we have developed.
President Clinton's plan presented to Congress in 1994 was designed to answer an
important need but the suggested implementation was flawed. One mistake- the plan
incorrectly suggested that it would buy coverage from insurance companies and HMOs.
This mistake is present in all of the plans that have been presented to Congress since
then.
If we produce new annua! revenue of 20% derived from the current annual expenditures of
$950 Billion, which can be done by the methods we demonstrate, it would amount to 190
billion dollars annually. $190 billion will go a long way to do the following: a) Reduce the
budget, not in 7 years but much sooner; or b) Subsidize healthcare for the uninsured, not
necessarily a universal Cadillac plan as presented in 1994, but on various plans, some of
which would be very modest that would enable small business to purchase these plans for
their employees; or in the alternate for the millions of middle class uninsured to buy
affordable coverage for themselves; or c) Preserve the environment; or d) Implement
education; or e) all of the above. Despite reported reductions employers still pay too
much for employee healthcare. Our suggested program would reduce these costs
enabling employers to buy various plans of their choice voluntarily not mandated.
A prorate portion of the $190 Billion new revenue would accrue to the County.
Why should healthcare be provided principally on a for-profit basis? No where in the
world is healthcare provided on a for-profit basis except in the Unites States. We are not
suggesting legislation to eliminate profits for all HMOs and insurance companies. They
can participate in the program we suggest. Their swollen profits will be reduced by market
competition provided the plan is properly implemented and controlled. The considerable
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Page 3
approval given to some political candidates who advocate controlling swollen corporate
profits promises public approval for our suggested program.
The insurance companies and HMOs were largely instrumental in torpedoing President
Clintons program that was presented to Congress in 1994 yet plans currently presented in
Congress and throughout the nation offer to continue to reward these HMOs and
insurance companies with billions of dollars that should be used for healthcare instead of
excessive profits. This subsidy must be curtailed.
We can prepare health plans that cost as little as 70 dollars a month. Compare that to the
current prices that are now being charged that are double and triple this amount. Other
plans do not accept people with pre-existing conditions while we will do so without
requiring legislation. The meritorious purpose of the legislation now before Congress
sponsored by Senators Kassenbaum and Kennedy as well as other changes needed in
health care delivery could be achieved through administrative action if our program were
adopted, in effect avoiding a hassle in Congress.
Our proposal to the County of Los Angeles is to activate their dormant Community Health
Plan (CHP), which is owned by the County, as the vehicle to provide the health care we
propose. Unfortunately there appears to be little capability in the present administration
of healthcare in the County that knows how to operate a health plan or to correct the crisis
that now exists. Perhaps the newly hired director has this ability but he faces such
immense problems that this assistance we suggest could be very helpful together with his
other initiatives.
Our program would provide that the doctors and hospitals would accept the fees offered
by CHP without any liability to CHP. In our testing we made agreements with doctors and
hospitals who will participate and accept the fees we offer. Adding MediCal and Medicare
to the program will accelerate the process. The entire program can be put into effect by
the Supervisors and by Presidential order under existing legislation (ERISA) without
requiring approval of Congress.
The Los Angeles Times in a recent series of articles concerning the healthcare crisis in
the County said that covering the uninsured is key to answering the crisis. We agree.
They also said that the County has no competent administrative apparatus and that their
computer software and hardware that could be used to correct the crisis is ineffective. We
agree. We have such capability, we have the software that has been used to administer
many employer plans over many years and which is valued at $150 thousand if it is to be
purchased. It is available to the County at no cost. The County should welcome the
services of competent and experienced personnel that could help them execute a sound
program to correct their past failures: This program must be brought to the attention of
the Supervisors so they can understand and initiate the mechanics needed to start this
program. The reluctance of some administrative assistants of the Supervisors to endorse
a complex new idea is understandable but not excusable and the supervisor should lower
the iron curtain that surrounds them.
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Page 4
A key to the program we suggest to the County will mobilize community organizations to
participate in the enrollment of the uninsured. We have developed varied incentives to
encourage such participation. This has been tested. We have commitments from
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, some Asian community organizations and the South Sea
Islander community in the South Bay area. We have reason to believe the large Catholic
population whose leaders direct many hospitals will also participate.
To implement the program the supervisors could establish a small quasi government
organization composed of competent and experienced individuals including the five
Supervisors or their surrogates, representatives of employer and physician organizations,
hospitals and labor to activate the program under the leadership of the Director of
Healthcare Services. As an alternative the quasi-government organization could be an
advisory committee to the Director. HealthCare Benefits Trust Fund has offered to help
establish this organization and to implement the County's Community Health Plan without
cost to the County and without the County assuming any liabilities for medical claims. We
have negotiated contracts with doctors and hospitals who have agreed to accept all of the
liability for providing healthcare which relieves the County of liability. The County will be
required only to provide office and operating facilities and some personnel to initiate the
program.
If necessary and so directed we can establish a county wide P.P.O. ( Preferred Provider
Organization). The writer organized and initiated what is known today as the P.P.O. in
1945 and operated several. The CHP P.P.O would contract directly with physicians, other
professionals and hospitals eliminating the middleman entirely.
We are aware that HCFA has been negotiating with the County to help bail them out of
their financial problems but we have also been advised that HCFA is not pleased with the
lack of knowledge and understanding of the County's administrative capabilities. HCFA
and the Department of Health and Human Services can play a major role in the effort to
provide the $ billions of new revenue.
One third of the expenditures for healthcare nationally and in the county comes from the
federal government, the states and various and other government entities, for their
employees, for MediCal Medicaid) and Medicare. In Los Angeles this coverage could be
mandated to CHP and expenditures by the respective government entities could be
reduced by 20%. State and City employees working in the County could be persuaded to
participate. Other states and counties could be persuaded to participate for their
employees with corresponding savings. All of these programs can be provided without
expenditures or costs but with substantial savings to the federal government, to the state
governments or to the counties by using the techniques we suggest. All costs will be
derived from the proper implementation and from new revenue to be received as we can
demonstrate. The fiction that Medicare is "going broke" can be dispelled by controlling
costs and a modified infusion of new funds to meet additional enrollment.
Proper administration is the key to the success of this program. We can assist in the
implementation. The Trustees of the non-profit HealthCare Benefits Trust Fund are
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proposing to undertake the development assistance to the County and nationally without
charge to the government entities. We are experienced in the field of healthcare delivery
having managed, administered and directed health plans since 1945. We know how to
prepare low cost health plans. The state of Hawaii has also demonstrated how this can
be done. By using our ideas they started by having only uninsured employees covered by
two non-profit organizations, (no insurance companies) with the employee voluntarily
paying for coverage for their dependents.
No one, to our knowledge, has ever suggested mobilization of entire communities to meet
the demand for healthcare. We have found a tremendous response when we suggested
to community organizations that they could help. Hospitals and doctors likewise have
accepted this program and the fees that we have suggested. Our preliminary testing has
indicated that we could enroll a majority of the 2.5 million uninsured, and a majority of the
physicians and hospitals in the County of Los Angeles into this program.
You may or may not agree with the political significance of this activity but the benefits to
the County abound. I am therefor copying this letter to my contacts in the White House
and Congress. The high point of President and Mrs. Clinton's popularity in 1994 was the
presentation of a health care program to Congress. Unfortunately the special interests
and political interests torpedoed these magnificent intentions. This popularity can be
revived. Healthcare is still in very great demand. By demonstrating how health care can
be achieved in L.A. County the prestige of the President, the First Lady can again regain
prominence. All of the County Supervisors, both Republican and Democrat, would
likewise gain politically from the effort.
This program is not intended to be a substitute for any initiatives which the President or
the County is planning, but it could be important when we come close to November 1996.
If you are interested we can document every facet of the program.
Sincerely,
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS TRUST FUND
Augustus Oliver Brown, Trustee
CC:
John Emerson- White House Coordinator to County L.A.
Melanne Verveer, Deputy Chief of Staff First Lady
Congressman Esteban Torres
AOB/ml
Finucane
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 2, 1996
Michael A. Bedka
Chair
James L. Forman
Special Projects Coordinator
ABA Young Lawyer's Division
750 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Dear Mr. Bedka and Mr. Forman:
The First Lady asked me to thank you for
sending her copies of the Young Lawyer's
recent publications regarding children's
issues. She appreciates the dedicated efforts
of the Young Lawyer's Division on behalf of
children.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely me yours,
Jeen
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 2, 1996
Angela M. Bradstreet
Chair
Senator Feinstein's Northern California
Women's Council
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94104-4606
Dear Ms. Bradstreet:
Thank you for sending me a copy of "The
Bar Association of San Francisco Goes to
Beijing" and your article on the conference.
I appreciated receiving both.
I regret that you were unable to join
the First Lady for the White House meeting to
discuss follow-up of the conference. If you
would like further information, please
contact Theresa Loar at (202) 456-7350.
Thank you for all you do. Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
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Washington, DC 20006-9900
Dear Ms. Verveer:
Thank you very much for your letter of January 5, 1996, inviting me to attend a
meeting at The White House to discuss follow-up to the United Nations Fourth World
conference on Women. Unfortunately, I am scheduled to be in Southern California at that
time to participate on a panel on employment litigation for the California Judges'
Association.
I do hope that there will be follow-up meetings which I would love to attend. In the
meantime, I am enclosing a short (only 8 minutes!) professionally produced video tape
entitled "The Bar Association of San Francisco Goes to Beijing". I think that you, the First
Lady and other attendees might enjoy watching it since it really gives a flavor to the
Conference. There are several shots of the huge crowds at the NGO Forum trying to get
in to see The First Lady.
I am also enclosing a published article on the conference which I authored.
I hope I will meet you soon and please stay in touch.
Sincerely,
Angela Bradsveet
Angela M. Bradstreet, Chair
Senator Feinstein's Northern California Women's Council
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Enclosures
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SAN FRANCISCO
ATTORNEY
BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO
DECEMBER 1995
JANUARY 1996
Memories of Beijing
that BASF was the sole local city bar asso-
ciation in the world to officially attend the
NGO and United Nations conferences. We
were delighted that California Women
by Angela Bradstreet
Lawyers, the Charles Houston Bar Associ-
ation, Queens Bench, and the San Francis-
CO Women Lawyer's Alliance co-spon-
I
sored the BASF workshops on "Bias
was raining hard through gray skies as
tion. Dejected, I turned to the person next to
Against Women in the Criminal Justice
we joined hands at the Great Wall. but it
me in the swelling crowds. "What do you
System" and "Prevention of Sexual Harass-
seemed as if the sun was shining only on
think of all this?" I asked Jane Fonda. She
ment in the Workplace." Women from all
us. For, after months of endless red tape
laughed and replied "Despite everything,
over the world in both management and
and logistical nightmares. we had finally
we will overcome."
employee positions attended an overflow-
made it to Beijing! As we gazed at the awe-
ing sexual harassment workshop to learn
some sight. three Australian women en-
the importance to both the employer and
gaged us in conversation and talked excit-
the employee of training and having a de-
edly of their workshop on challenges fac-
tailed sexual harassment written policy in
ing the education of women in Australia.
place And we discussed that, incredibly,
This kind of one-on-one international in-
still today few countries have laws prohibit-
teraction was typical at the NGO Fourth
ing sexual harassment. In some countries,
World Conference on Women. Two Ugan-
such as Russia, there are no words for sex-
dan women told me their goal was to help
ual harassment in the language. In Poland,
bring water to all women in their country;
jobs are still advertised for pretty and
Asian lesbians recounted their brave fight
shapely women. Japan has recently had its
against repression: Japanese and Solwodi
first case of "sekihura" make its way
women described the trafficking of women
through the courts. In many cultures
as sex slaves: women from South America
women remain afraid and ashamed to re-
spoke out against the machismo culture in
port sexual harassment.
which they lived: and women from Sri
During our presentation a Japanese pro-
Lanka talked of the horror of being raped
on tea plantations.
fessor in the audience from the prestigious
It seemed that the fifty thousand partici-
Kyoto University asked us how she should
pants were universally fascinated with
deal with the first complaint of sexual ha-
women leaders in the United States. "Oh,
rassment that had ever been reported by a
you're from Senator Feinstein's state," a po-
student at the University, her face contorted
licewoman from the Netherlands said to me
There were five thousand workshops on
with anxiety and fear. We spent a long time
as she then proceeded to enthuse about the
every conceivable subject ranging from
counseling her how to successfully conduct
assault weapon ban legislation that the Sen-
"Atrocities Against Dalit Women in Tami-
a formal investigation. Afterwards, Profes-
ator had authored. And the excitement gen-
land" to "Advocacy Training For World
sor Masumi Yoncda beamed at us and said
erated by Hillary Clinton's presence cannot
Women Leaders." And they were presented
"Thank you for being here and for helping
be understated. Her message that women's
by every conceivable group ranging from
me." It was then that I knew for sure that
rights are human rights and human rights
the Society for Women and AIDS in Africa
are women's rights will surely be an impor-
to the Alliance for Arab Women. Finding
the months of planning had all been worth-
tant springboard in history in attaining true
the location of a particular workshop
while and that BASF can be proud that its
equality for women throughout the world. I
proved to be a daunting experience that re-
voice was heard in Beijing.
will never forget looking out over a huge,
quired traipsing through mud to often inac-
multi-colored tapestry of tens of thousands
cessible locations scattered throughout a
Ms. Bradstreet is a partner with Carroll,
of women all clamoring to get a glimpse of
huge, temporary site that had been hastily
Burdick & McDonough and a member of
the First Lady. But since she was placed
assembled with the minimum of cost. But
the Association's Board of Directors.
where only 1,500 could see her, it proved to
all that was soon forgotten as the Bar Asso-
be impossible for almost everyone, espe-
ciation of San Francisco delegates spread
CARROLL,
cially since the police had formed an im-
our message of promoting women's rights
BURDICK &
penetrable barrier around the entire loca-
throughout the world. We are very proud
McDONOUGH
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1996
John A. Calhoun
Executive Director
Take A Bite Out of Crime
1700 K Street, NW
Second Floor
Washington, DC 20006-3817
Dear Mr. Calhoun: fach
Congratulations on Take A Bite Out of
Crime's recent partnership with the American
Legion Posts. We are appreciative of the
important work you continue to accomplish to
promote of our children's safety and crime
prevention.
I regret that the First Lady was unable
to attend the kickoff press conference for
this program because of a schedule conflict.
Please accept my congratulations and best
wishes for your continued success.
Mean Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
National Crime Prevention Council
TAKE A BITE OUT OF
To forge a nationwide commitment by people acting individually and
CRIME
together to prevent crime and build safer, more caring communities.
Executive Committee
President
Mrs. Arthur G. Whyle
March 28, 1996
Civic Leader, CT
Secretary
Robert F. Diegelman
Springfield, VA
Melanne Verveer
Treasurer/Finance
Richard M. Page
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Altorney al Law
Darien, CT
Office of the First Lady
David A Dean Esquire
Dean International Inc.
Old Executive Office Building, Room 100
Dallas. TX
Mrs. Potter Slewart
Washington, DC 20500
Civic Leader. DC
Directors
Jean Adnopoz
Dear Melanne:
Associate Clinical Professor
Yale University School of Medicine, CT
Owen Bieber t
President
I thought you'd be interested in this, one of NCPC's most recent initiatives. The
United Auto Workers. MI
U. J. Brualdi, Jr.
American Legion Posts - for the first time in their history, to our knowledge -
President and CEO
ADT Security Systems. Inc., NJ
have teamed up with another organization (us).
Ordway P. Burden
President
Law Enforcement Assistance Found NY
This small kit will be sent to 15,000 posts, and they have pledged to reach
Pamela Carter
Attorney General
5,000,000 kids per year for the foreseeable future.
Indianapolis, IN
Crawley
Assistant City Manager
Norfolk. VA
There is a press conference kicking off this partnership at the Press Club this
$ Dibos
Vice President and General Manager
Monday, April 1, at 10:00 am.
Molorola. MD
William J. Gruner, VP
Allstate Insurance Company
Northbrook, IL
I know that you are extraordinarily busy, but I had a sudden inspiration that, given
Carole Hillard
Lieutenant Governor
the reach of the American Legion - millions of members - and the fact that this
Rapid City, SD
will be featured in their magazine, the conference might provide an opportunity the
Robert Keim t
Pres Emeritus. Ad Council
First Lady would like to seize.
Madison, CT
Mrs. Carl M. Loeb. Jr
La Quinta, CA
William F. May. Chairman t
Contact Louis Dominguez at the above number, ext. 116, for further details if you
Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation
New York, NY
are interested.
J Ben Miller President
Turley Martin
SI. Louis, MO
With-every good wish,
Edward L. Milstein, Vice Chairman
Douglas Elliman-Gibbons & Ives
New York, NY
David B Mitchell. Judge
Circuit Court for Ballimore City
Baltimore MD
JL. Morgan, Jr.
Senior Vice President
John A. Calhoun
ITT Hartford, CT
Raymond J Petersen t
Executive Director
Executive Vice President
Hearst Magazines. NY
Leonard H. Roberts. President
JAC/adf
Radio Shack
Fort Worth. TX
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Nell Watson Stewart
Government and Public Affairs Manager
DowBrands. SC
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Louis Dominguez
Chairman and CEO
Avis. Inc., NY
Counsel
Lawrence Z. Lorber
Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard.
McPherson & Hand, DC
Ad Liaison
Rick Bodge
Director. Corporate Communications
ADT Security Systems. Inc., NJ
I Advisory Directors
1700 K Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20006-3817 202-466-6272 Fax 202-296-1356
U.S
PRESS RELEASE
Further Information:
TAKE A BITE OUT OF
The American Legion - Wm. Pease 317.630.1212
CRIME®
NCPC (General) Jean O'Neil 202.466.6272. Ext. 128
NCPC (This Program) Louis Dominguez 202. 466.6272, Ext. 116
American Legion and McGruff Team Up for Safer Kids
(Washington, D. C., April 1) The American Legion and the National Crime
Prevention Council today unveiled an initiative--The American Legion Safe Kids
Communities Program--to put important self-protection information into the hands of
every child aged 4 to 12 in America. The program will combine The American Legion's
national network of more than three million active community members with the power of
McGruff the Crime Dog, recognized and trusted by 99 percent of children.
Children and their parents will receive the McGruff Safe Kids Identification Kit, a
ten-page educational booklet packed with safety tips and including a child identification
record complete with a non-toxic fingerprint ink. This kit offers young children and their
parents an opportunity to review, in positive and non-threatening ways, important
personal safety guidelines and procedures.
The American Legion, according to National Commander Daniel Ludwig, has
committed to teach five million children and their parents during 1996 and to reach every
child of this age group--more than 30 million-- within five years through its over 15,000
American Legion Posts, 11,000 Auxiliary Units and 4,500 Sons of The American Legion
Squadrons. The American Legion will organize community distribution of the kits,
working in conjunction with local law enforcement, schools, and other organizations
concerned with protecting children and increasing community safety.
(The American Legion / McGruff -- 2)
"We are delighted to be working with The American Legion in this community-
based program," said Mrs. Mary Whyte, President of the National Crime Prevention
Council's Board of Directors. "The American Legion's deep commitment, strong
organization and national breadth are remarkable assets. We are fortunate to be able, via
these assets, to reach communities across the nation."
"This exciting partnership combines education through a nationally known and
trusted source--McGruff the Crime Dog--with local action through The American Legion,
an organization long known for its dedication to the welfare of our young people," said
Mrs. Whyte. "It also offers parents an opportunity to talk with their children about safety
without creating needless fear."
National Commander Ludwig said the cornerstone of the program will be the
widespread distribution of McGruff Safe Kids Identification Kits to children through their
local Posts and Auxiliary Units and Squadrons.
"We decided to undertake this important program," Ludwig said, "because of the
increasing perils in America. We want to continue providing the leadership that this coun-
try has grown to expect from The American Legion in advancing the causes of child
safety and family security. And we appreciate the fact that the National Crime Prevention
Council has selected The American Legion to join with them in this endeavor."
"We want to help make this country a safer place for children," Ludwig said, "the
way it was when we were growing up. The American Legion views this as a major priority
-- to safeguard our children's well-being and security."
(The American Legion / McGruff -- 3)
In addition to distributing McGruff Safe Kids Identification Kits, The American
Legion will publicize tips for child safety through local community public relations
activities and articles in its publications, The American Legion Magazine and the National
News Magazine, which reach more than 4,000,000 households every month.
The Safe Kids program was pilot tested as early as 1993 by the First Ward
American Legion (Post 1254) and Auxiliary of Binghamton, NY. The Auxiliary's youth
chairperson met with the crime prevention unit of the local police department and also
with the principals and parent organization presidents of four elementary schools.
Through their combined efforts, 1,200 school children were made more street savvy, and
fingerprints and other identification data were compiled for easy parental filing and
reference. Following this successful program, a local radio station and food market also
ran a Safe Kids program which further extended its reach into the community.
The American Legion has a long tradition of supporting children, youth and the
American family through direct Post involvement. Other programs include: American
Legion Baseball, Boys State and Girls State, and a National High School Oratorical
Contest. The Legion conducts educational campaigns to encourage immunization and
child safety, reduce juvenile delinquency, eliminate the physical, sexual and emotional
abuse of infants and children, and strengthen families.
The American Legion National Headquarters will urge Posts into action through
its state-level organizations (Departments) and mailings to Post Commanders. The
National Crime Prevention Council will reach out to law enforcement officials and other
crime prevention practitioners through its newsletter, Catalyst, to alert these professionals
to the opportunity to work with local Posts on this initiative.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 12, 1996
Judi Chamberlin
2 Dow Street
West Somerville, MA 02144
Dear Ms. Chamberlin,
Thank you for your recent letter. I am
pleased you enjoyed the Women's Conference
Circle meeting and I am grateful for your
comments regarding consideration for women
with disabilities. Your insights and advice
are invaluable.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Member Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
R
JUDI CHAMBERLIN
2 Dow Street
West Somerville, Mass. 02144
(617) 628-8438 (Phone/FAX)
February 3, 1996
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady
The White House
Room 100, Old Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Verveer:
It was a great pleasure to attend the meeting of the Women's
Conference Circle at the White House on January 24th, and to have
the opportunity to network with women (and a few men!) from around
the country who are working to improve the circumstances of women
and girls in so many arenas.
There was at least one area which I felt did not get the
attention it deserved, and that is the whole field of disabilities.
Although women with disabilities were part of the U.S. delegations
to both the official and NGO meetings, they were not specifically
mentioned during the briefings, nor were they visible in the video
(which is probably the primary way in which people around the
country will be informed about what happened in Beijing). Further,
the accommodations for women with mobility disabilities and
deafness at the briefing left a lot to be desired. The room in
which the briefing was held had steps (and no ramp), and the lights
were turned off during the showing of the video, leaving deaf women
unable to see the sign-language interpreter.
As a woman with an invisible disability, I was not personally
inconvenienced by these oversights, but I think it is essential
that accessibility always be thought of when planning meetings and
events. When I spoke about disability concerns during the small
group session, my remarks were warmly received, so I feel confident
that there are lots of people who are keeping these issues in mind
in their work to promote the full inclusion of women and girls in
all aspects of American life.
As Mrs. Clinton said, women's rights are human rights, and the
rights of people with disabilities are an important part of the
struggle for full equality.
Ms. Melanne Verveer
February 3, 1996
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I look forward to continued information about what is
happening around the country to bring the messages of Beijing home,
and I thank you for the opportunity to be part of this important
effort.
J.Diahl Sincerely, Judi Chamberlin
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 12, 1996
Lara Bergthold
Hollywood Women's Political Committee
3679 Motor Avenue
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Dear Lara,
What great news!
Thank you for your recent letter, and
congratulations on the ongoing projects of
the HWPC. I appreciated hearing about both
your new web site and fax network. Thank you
again for writing and for all you do!
Sincerely yours,
Nel Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
R
HW
PO
HOLLYWOOD WOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE
3679 Motor Avenue, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90034
310-287-2803
FAX 310-287-2875
E-MAIL: [email protected]
MEMORANDUM
February 15, 1996
TO:
Milan Verveer
FROM:
Lara Bergthold
RE:
HWPC New Media Projects
Thought you might be interested in the enclosed. The Hollywood Women's Political Committee
has just released our world wide web site (http://www.hwpc.org) which uses celebrity pictures
and audio messages to mobilize and educate people on important political issues and we would
love for you to see it. Not to be outdone by the Radical Right, we have also created the HWPC
Rapid Response Fax Network and are already blast faxing away to hundreds of activists in the
entertainment community.
Given your support in the past, we thought you'd be interested in out latest projects which we
hope will help us mobilize and activate out fundraising base for the work we have ahead of us this
year. If you have any questions about this or any upcoming projects, please call us at 310-287-
2803.
Claire Pollack
Lucy Fisher
Laura McCorkindale
Robin Montgomery
Marilyn Bergman
Rosalie Swedlin
Susanne Lieberstein Daniels
Shelley List
Susan Grode
Paula Weinstein
Rosie Perez
Elyse Grinstein
l'at Tourk Lee
Barbara Benedek
Lorrame Sheinberg
Amy Pascal
Lisa Weinstein
Lauren Shuler-Donner
Rosaline Zukerman
Christine Lahti
Cybill Shepherd
Marcia Diamond
Allvn Stewart
Sherry Lansing
Kathleen Kennedy
Cheri Rosche
Marina Sirtis
Betty Sheinbaum
Meg Kasdan
Nancy Rubin
Brigitte Muller
Chervl Hamer Mackell
Anthea Sylbert
Sue Cameron
Mary Stuart Masterson
Bilhe Heller
Chris Conrad
Jimmie Bly Ritchie
Wendie Margolis
Carole Hirsch
Megan Williams
George-Ann Hyams
Paula Silver
Deb Lacusta
Dale Mason Cochran
Kelly Gonda
Leslie Lurie
Catherine Wyler
Laura Dern
lane Fonda
MJ McDonnell
Chase Mishkin
Carole Silver
lanis Nelson
Pat Newcomb
Lynda Palevsky
Chris Essel
Jeffie Pike Durham
Helen Gorman Kushnick
Brenda Richie
lan Finger
Stacey Sher
Shelley Hack
Esther Berger
Penney Finkelman Cox
Sara Duvall
Roseanne
Marianna Fisher
Doris Keating
Lisa Weil
Eugenie Ross-Leming
Karen Magid
Laura Geller
Barbara Bauer
Leslie Belzberg
Pamela Burke
Gail Migdal Title
Dayna Flanagan
Naomi Foner
Adena Smith Green
Judith C Dornstein
Trish Vradenburg
Kika Wavne
Nancy Cushing-Jones
Aviva Bergman
Jackie Guerra
Katrina Carlson
Corinne Farley
Claudia Weill
Christine Harper
Rose Dosti
Jill Higson
Ellen Krass
Gini Barrett
Linda Lichter
Ann Daniel
Valerie Cavanaugh
Lisa Blades
Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Dara Altman
Marg Helgenberger
Evan Corday
Alfre Woodard
Emeline Davis
Donna Mills
Stephanie Hagen
Patricia Duff
Susie Tompkins
Ella Martinsen
Kate Capshaw
Pippa Scott
Carol Fuchs
Dana Gluckstein
Nancy Furse Alder
Diane Lander-Simon
Hillary Bibicoft
Barbara Fisher
Amy Baer
Elaine Attias
Blythe Danner
Anne Megan Milder
June Baldwin
Dana Delany
Callie Khouri
Ramona Ripston
Holly Robinson
Ally Sheedy
Jovce B. Ross
Wendi Rose
Joan Barnett
Mary Estrin
Risa Gertner
K.C. Chretien-Miller
Shari Drew
Linda Otto
Anne Bartley
Shari Cohen
Deborah Caplan Groening
Susan Keller
Nancy Platt lacoby
Anita Storm
Diane Meyer Simon
Harley Jane Kozak
Rosilyn Heller
Courtenay Valenti
Bonnie Nadell
Diane Sutter
Lois Bonfiglio
Amy Madigan
Andrea Rich
Juliana Maio
Nancy Hult Ganis
Julie Bergman Sender
Susan Fales
Nancy Graham Tanen
Moira Kirland
Doris Silverton
Helene Pierson
Susan B. Landau
Vicki Curry
Rence Dupont
Laura lamet
Israela Margalit
Reyna Morenoff
Jolie lones
Kim Wardlaw
Nancy Stephens
Barbra Streisand
Lisa Henson
Penny Marshall
Susan larbert
Sarah Pillsbury
Piper Dellums Ross
Maureen McGovern
Margery Tabankin
Valerie Fields
Samantha Mathis
Laurie Perlman
Susan Adelman
Carole Bayer Sager
Cindy Harrell-Horn
Maren Christensen
Bette Smith
Dinah Manoti
Lois Sarkisian
Lvn Lear
Casey Coates Danson
Sandra Rapke
Sarah Jessica Parker
Barbara Lazaroff
Lynn Pleshette
Morgan Fairchild
Susan Clark
Betty Friedan
Meredith Baxter
Barbara Corday
Gale Anne Hurd
Kathleen Milnes
Marcia Spielholz
Constance Jolcuvar
Judy Polone
Ellen Pittleman
Patty Grubman
Molly Stein
Tamiko Theros
Nannette Pallrand
Laura Phillips
Deborah LeVine
Nanci Christopher
Catherine Paura
Gail Roback
Karen Werner
Jayni Chase
Karen Taussig
Vicki Unger
JoAnne Willens Widzer
Susan Whittaker
Laura Christa
Vilma Rozansky
Marcia Ross
Nicole David
Cindra Ladd
Judith Braun-Whitmore
Pamela Robinson
Kathy Villa
Jessica Rie h
Debra Mostow
Mervl Marshall
Ani Moss
Patricia Wettig
Ellen Weston
Vicki Waller
Ronda Gomez-Quinones
Georgia lettries
Kate Bartolo
Mary Steenburgen
Carol Katzman
Rosanna Arquette
Carina Courtright
Laurie Goldstein
Debra Hill
Julie Warner
Jennie Blackton
Sybil Robson
Michealene Cristini Risley
Sofie Howard
Diana Meehan
Lynzee Klingman
Geena Davis
Bonnie Raitt
Marlene Saritzkv
Pat Finnegan
Pollv Bergen
Suzanne Weil
Rosamund Felsen
Cynthia Sikes
Judi Davidson
[ill Eikenberry
Pat Mitchell
Laura Ziskin
Corrine Levy
Beth Hubbard
Laurie Levit
Emily W. Card
Kathryn Galan
Susan Shilliday
Amy Spies
Patricia Hill
Martha Luttrell
Michelle Ashford
Cathleen Young
Candace Block
Louise Schwartz
Suzan Bymel
Shari Leinwand
Executive Director, Lara Bergthold
President Bob Dole? Senate Leader Phil Gramm?
Chief Justice Newt Gingrich???
Get Real
GET POLITICAL!
The right is wrong.
Announcing the Hollywood Women's Political Committee
World Wide Web page
at
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Visit us to get connected, get politicized, get smart
AND
then join the
HWPC Rapid Response Fax Network
which will bring you brief, up-to-the-minute political information
and ask you to send one fax a week so that you can help make a real difference.
For information, and for a free guide on how to view the HWPC page
call the HWPC at (310) 287-2803.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1996
Randal R. Blauvet, APR
Director, Public Relations
Boys Town
Boys Town, Nebraska 68010
Dear Mr. Blauvet,
I am sorry that you have had difficulty
in contacting the White House regarding a
visit by Mrs. Clinton to Boys Town. The
First Lady is grateful for your invitation to
visit Boys Town either in Nebraska or in
Washington, DC, and appreciates your, kind
invitation.
Unfortunately, the First Lady's schedule
is such that we are unable to commit to a
date any time soon. We will keep your
invitation on file and will notify you if it
becomes possible for Mrs. Clinton to visit
either of your remarkable programs.
Thank you again for your thoughtful
invitation and best wishes for your important
work.
Any Sincerely yours,
Melanne Deputy Chief Verveer we of Staff
to the First Lady
BOYS
TOWN
"He ain't heavy, Father
he's m' brother"
February 7, 1996
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Office of the First Lady
Patti
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
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Dear Ms. Verveer:
It has been a little over a year since we traded phone calls but never connected.
You might recall -- it came after Mrs. Clinton was "advised" by Mr. Gingrich to see the
movie "Boys Town" for a reflection of his view of welfare reform. As you know, it
created quite a stir in the press.
My organization, Boys Town, got quite a good bit of publicity out of it. Right
after Gingrich's comment, we formally invited Mrs. Clinton and Gingrich to visit our
famous organization. Nothing came of it immediately, but Gingrich did finally pay a visit
here in October 1995.
Which brings me to my point: We would dearly love to have Mrs. Clinton visit
Boys Town, either the original village here next to Omaha, Nebraska, or perhaps at one of
our satellite locations in northeast Washington, D.C. We could shape an event at either
site that would be a great positive for both Boys Town and Mrs. Clinton.
I've tried several approaches to seeking a visit from the First Lady. Among them,
I've e-mailed the White House Web page, I've written to the Office of Scheduling and
Advance, and I even attempted to interest Simon & Schuster in a stop here as part of the
tour for "It Takes a Village." (I've attached a copy of my letter to Joann Di Gennaro that
will be of interest to you. Please read it.)
I did not receive a response -- either positive or negative -- from any of these and
other efforts. As you might imagine, that is quite frustrating.
So, would it be possible for you to intercede and at least find out if a future visit to
Boys Town might be a possibility for the First Lady? It could come during a campaign
swing or endorsement trip into the Midwest. It could come during an official business
Randal R. Blauvelt, APR, Director, Public Relations
Office: (402) 498-1300
Residence: (402) 493-9026
Fax: (402) 498-1348
E-Mail: [email protected]
FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME
BOYS TOWN, NEBRASKA 68010
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Ms. Melanne Verveer
February 7, 1996
trip. Or, it could be a special event in and of itself. We can work with anything!
I know you are tremendously busy with all that is going on, but any help,
information or guidance you could provide would be most appreciated. I thank you in
advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
Raily Raidy Blune Blumet
Randal R. Blauvelt, APR
Director, Public Relations
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1996
Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
United Nations
Room S-3800
New York, NY 10017
Dear Secretary General Boutros-Ghali,
The First Lady of the United States
asked me to thank you for your kind
invitation to attend the Second United
Nations Conference on Human Settlements
(Habitat II). She regrets, however, that she
will be unable to attend because of schedule
conflicts that will prevent her from being in
Istanbul, Turkey in June.
Thank you for writing and we wish you
and everyone associated with Habitat II much
success for a productive conference on this
most important global challenge.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
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1. USUN HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING LETTER DATED
FEBRUARY 23, 1996 FROM THE SECRETARIAT ADDRESSED TO
AMBASSADOR ALBRIGHT:
BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MRS. AMBASSADOR, THE SECRETARY-GENERAL WOULD BE
GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD KINDLY FORWARD THE ENCLOSED LETTER
TO MRS. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON.
A COPY OF THE LETTER IS ENCLOSED FOR YOUR INFORMATION.
PLEASE ACCEPT, MRS. AMBASSADOR, THE ASSURANCES OF MY
HIGHEST CONSIDERATION.
SIGNED JEAN-CLAUDE AIME, CHIEF OF STAFF. END TEXT.
2. THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE LETTER DATED
FEBRUARY 23 FROM BOUTROS BOUTROS-GHALI TO MRS. HILLARY
CLNTON.
BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MRS. CLINTON,
I AM HONOURED TO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND, AS MY SPECIAL
GUEST, THE SECOND UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON HUMAN
SETTLEMENTS (HABITAT II), WHICH WILL BE HELD IN
ISTANBUL, TURKEY, FROM 3 TO 14 JUNE 1996. THE
CONFERENCE WILL ADDRESS TWO KEY THEMES: ADEQUATE
SHELTER FOR ALL; AND SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS IN A
RAPIDLY URBANIZING WORLD.
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THIS EVENT IS CLOSELY LINKED TO THE SERIES OF LANDMARK
CONFERENCES AND SUMMITS CONVENED BY THE UNITED NATIONS
IN RECENT YEARS TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE MAJOR GLOBAL
CVALLENGES FACING THE WORLD - FROM THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN AND HUMAN RIGHTS, TO THE ENVIRONMENT,
POPULATION, AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH DEVELOPMENT,
AND THE CHALLENGES OF COMBATTING POVERTY AND PROMOTING
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION. I EXPECT THIS
CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO
SENSITIZE WORLD LEADERS AND PUBLIC OPINION TO THE
CRUCIAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RAPID
URBAN POPULATION GROWTH, AND TO FOCUS THE ATTENTION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO THE URGENT NEED FOR
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO THESE COMPLEX PROBLEMS.
I AM AWARE OF YOUR COMMITMENT AND KEEN INTEREST IN THESE
ISSUES, AND BELIEVE THAT THE CONFERENCE WOULD BE GREATLY
ENRICHED BY YOUR PARTICIPATION.
DURING THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE I PLAN TO
ARRANGE FOR A PANEL DISCUSSION AMONG THE EMINENT
PERSONALITIES WHO WILL JOIN ME AT THE ADVISORY GROUP ON
HABITAT II, TO REVIEW THE MAIN POLICY ISSUES BEFORE THE
CONFERENCE. I WOULD ALSO BE PLEASED TO ARRANGE DURING
THAT TIME FOR A SPECIAL EVENT TO ENABLE YOU TO ADDRESS
ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PLENARY HALL. SHOULD
YOUR SCHEDULE NOT PERMIT YOU TO BE IN ISTANBUL DURING
THIS PERIOD, I WOULD BE GLAD TO ARRANGE FOR SUCH AN
ADDRESS AT ANOTHER TIME CONVENIENT TO YOU DURING THE
CONFERENCE. I WILL ALSO ASK THE SECRETARIAT OF THE
CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE YOUR STAFF WITH INFORMATION ON
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS BEING PLANNED DURING THAT
CONFERENCE, AND WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD INDICATE
WHETHER YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ANY
OF THEM.
I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU, AND VERY MUCH HOPE
THAT YOU WILL FIND IT POSSIBLE TO ACCEPT THIS INVITATION.
YOURS SINCERELY,
SIGNED, BOUTROS BOUTROS-GHALI
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3. THE ORIGINAL LETTER HAS BEEN POUCHED TO THE WHITE
HOUSE TO MRS. CLINTON.
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WASHINGTON
March 4, 1996
Kit Brandt Talreja
Hillary Rodham Clinton Fan Club
of Atlanta & Denmark
The Lake House
155 Chickering Lake Drive
Roswell, GA 30075
Dear Ms. Talreja, Kit
Thank you for your recent letter. I
appreciate your taking the time to keep us
informed of your work with the Hillary Rodham
Clinton Fan Club. The First Lady asked me to
thank you for your support and encouragement.
Thank you again for writing and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Melanne Nel
Deputy Chief of Staff
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to the First Lady
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Atlanta, Jan 17, 1996
Melanne Verveer
Special assistant to
The First Lady
The White House
Dear Ms. Verveer.
F am on the flight back to Atlanta now after spending six bours with all
the nice fan club members in Ann Arbor, and F am thinking back of the great
adventure of meeting our wonderful First Lady again.
F was also so delighted to see you and F wish that time would have
permitted for me to share with you my wonderful experience on a recent trip to
India where F initiated a new HRC chapter in Bombay.
After an article in a local newspaper F got more than bundred phone
calls asking for membership in two days. A TV station from Bombay as
well as a newspaper from Calcutta called. It was a huge success, which F am
extremely grateful for. because F really feel Mrs. Clinton deserves this. F also
met with Mr. Nanik Rupani chairman of the Priyadarshni Academy, and be
told me after we spoke about Hillary Clinton and the fan club. that be will
consider giving the award for Humanity either in 1996 or 1997 to Mrs.
Clinton. It is normally given to people in India except when there is an
outstanding international candidate.
Let me also tell you that 9 will be going to Copenbagen, Denmark in
two weeks to have a meeting on February 6th with all my club members there.
F know the press will be present and F am going to promote "It takes a
pillage which F soon hope will be published all over the world.
F will talk with Simon & Schuster about this tomorrow and at the same
time mention the idea of haping an European book tour.
Hillary Clinton is the role model for women around the world. and this is
also the reason for me to be the international coordinator. The new "Hillary
Award" will be given out for the first time in Denmark in mid June 1996 by
Mrs. Susie Elson the American Ambassadors wife. The next time will be in
Atlanta on Oct. 26, Mrs. Clintons birthday.
While in Bombay F visited an adoption center called "Bal Vikas"
and named one of the rooms "The Hillary Room." The three
chapters, Denmark, Atlanta and Bombay each sponsor a child in ber name.
F am going to try to have Mrs. Clinton come on a book tour to Atlanta
later in the spring and the bookstore "Oxford" is very interested. F did talk to
Simon & Schuster about this.
While in Denmark F will have a meeting with Mr. Vagn Holck
Andersen, president of "Rebild society" about Mrs. Clinton being the main
American guest speaker in Denmark on July 4th in 1997. For your
information we are the only country outside the U.S. celebrating this day. You
will be bearing more about this later in an official letter to The White House.
So F hope to meet with you again somewbere in the world and hopefully
to talk a little more next time.
With my warmest regards, F remain
Sincerely
Kit Life Talreja
International Coordinator of the HRC
Fan Club.
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"Because this is an election
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year, they want to use every-
First Lady Hillary Rodham
thing they can to get [the Clin
Clinton's recent problems have
tons] down," she said. "And
an interview and
station called faud
caused at least one north Fulton
that's not fair."
resident to spring into action.
Talreja said she's certain the
Kit Brandt Talreja, president
first lady's troubles are likely to
2 more uenspepers.
of the Hillary Rodham Clinton
be a topic of conversation the
Fan Club's Atlanta chapter,
next time the 85-member club
So you see she
dropped a letter of support to
gets together in March.
one of the first lady's chief
The controversy has inspired
club is sdill going
aides. "I told her that I was furi-
Talreja to plan to write a book.
ous and angry to see and hear
"The world actually would
storing enembers getting went
all that is written and said about
like to wake up and see what the
the first lady," Talreja, a
president and the first lady are
Roswell resident, said.
doing to make it better for living
Clinton's role in the Whitewa-
in America," Talreja, a native of
ter scandal and the firing of the
Denmark, said. "The world
White House travel office staff
actually sees America as a röle
has come under intense scrutiny
model."
in recent days.
Talreja recently started a
The cover of Newsweek this
chapter in Bombay, India, and is
week carries a photo of Hillary
working to form another in San-
Clinton with the caption, "Saint
tiago, Chile. The club has chap-
or Sinner?"
ters throughout the United
Talreja dismisses the criti-
States and in her native Copen-
cism of Clinton as election-year
hagen.
Hanging in
there: Kit
Brandt
Talreja,
president of
the Atlanta
chapter of the
Hillary
Rodham
Clinton Fan
Club, shows
off an
autographed
photo of
herself with
the first lady
LOUIE FAVORITE / Staff