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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
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Nina Kostina to Hillary Clinton [Personally Identifiable Information]
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Faxed
WASHINGTON
717 to
July 7, 1998
(413)
528-9526
Dr. Alice Kessler-Harris
Rutgers University
Dear Dr. Kessler-Harris:
The First Lady would like to invite you to attend a dinner with women historians on
Thursday, July 9th at 7:00 pm. The dinner will bring together women scholars and historians
from around the country for a private, off-the-record discussion on issues that have affected
American women throughout our history and which continue to challenge us today.
I hope that you will be able to join us. Pease call Katy Button in my office at 202-456-
6266 if you have any questions.
Sincerely
yours,
Melanne Chief Assistant of Staff Verveer to the President Oe the First Lady and
to
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 22, 1998
Ms. Anna Krawczuk
President
UNWLA
P.O. Box 172
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Dear Anna:
Thank you very much for your letter and invitation to
honor the First Lady at the XXV UNWLA Convention on May
28-31, 1999 in Chicago.
It is much too early to determine whether the First Lady
will be able to attend. Our scheduling office will be in contact
with you once a decision has been made.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
And Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
UNWLA
Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc.
Est. 1925
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Союз Українок Америки
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108 SECOND AVENUE - NEW YORK, NY 10003 - (212) 533-4646 e-mail: [email protected]
"OUR LIFE" - "Наше Життя" - (212) 674-5508 FAX (212) 254-2672
СТИПЕНДІЙНА АКЦІЯ СУА
UNWLA INC SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM - PO BOX 24 - MATAWAN, NJ 07747 - (732) 441-9530 - FAX: (732) 441-9377
June 8, 1998 301/AK
Ms. Melanne Verveer
2125 Leroy Place N. W.
Washington, DC 20008
Dear Melanne:
Just want to touch base with you and inform you of the
developments regarding the UNWLA Convention in May 1999. As you know
from the general circular sent to all membership, XXV UNWLA Convention
will be held in Chicago.
Thank you for the photos and other material you sent to us from
First Lady's trip to Lviv, which we used in Our Life magazine.
The UNWLA National Board met on May 30, 1998 at which time we
discussed the Convention program etc. It was unanimously decided to give
special award to our First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton for her courageous
stand on women's issues and for her understanding of Ukraine's struggle
before and after the independence of Ukraine in 1991. The Convention
will be from May 28-31, 1999 at The Westin O'Hare, 4262 West
Thromdale, Chicago, IL 60606. The banquet will be held on Saturday, May
29, 1999 at which time we would like to honor Hillary Rodham Clinton.
I would appreciate your help in expediting an invitation to the First
Lady. I will wait for your reply before the invitation is sent.
From June 11-17, 1998 I will be attending the convention of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs in New Orleans, LA., of which we are
associate members. This is the first time that I will be attending and I
am looking forward to that.
Sincerely yours,
UKRAINIAN NATIONAL WOMEN'S LEAGUE
A
OF AMERICA, INC.
ANNA KRAWCZUK
Anna Krawczuk
President
UNWLA Headquarters:
New Jersey Office:
108 Second Avenue
UNWLA, Inc.
New York, N.Y. 10003 USA
P.O. Box 172
e-mail: [email protected]
Holmdel, N.J. 07733 USA
Tel.: 212-533-4646; fax: 212-254-2672
Tel.: 732-888-0494; fax: 732-739-3207
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 27, 1998
Mr. Alan Khazei
Co-Founder
City Year
285 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 09116
Dear Alan:
Have a great event in Cleveland. I'm pleased I could
help in a small way and thrilled the President will be joining
you.
Best wishes in all you do, and love to Vanessa.
Anna Melanne Verveer
Sincerely,
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
May 27, 1998
Mr. Alan Khazei
Co-Founder
City Year
285 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 09116
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KYRGYZ AMERICAN SCHOOL
659 P01
FROM PRESS
SCHED.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN KYRGYZSTAN
52 Erkindik
Tel: (3312) 26-23-42
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 720000
Fax: (3312) 26-23-74
email [email protected]
Dear First Lady,
We will always treasure the dignified and exemplary leadership which you
displayed in opening our University. The American University in Kyrgyzstan
could not possibly exist without your support and advice.
For this reason at a crucial moment in the development of the American
University, I would respectfully like to accept your kind invitation to meet with
you when I am in the States. I would be available at any time over the Summer
which would be convenient to you to talk about the American University and its
future.
I would like to take this opportunity to discuss developments in the American
University since you were here last year, and also be sure that we have the
benefit of your vital input, as it shall be coming from one of our main Founders
with extensive experience in tertiary education.
I will arrange my trip to Washington around the privilege of one or two hours
10 discuss developments with you. Attached please find a precis of some major
concerns which we would like to have your advice about
Your visit to the Kyrgyz Republic touched on several sectors, from Humanitarian
Aid to Tertiary Education We owe you a debt of gratitude for bringing these
issues to the attention of the World Community.
Camilla Sharshckceva,
Provost of the American University in Kyrgyzstan
OF STATE BUSINESS * PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY AND a ADMINISTRA
LAW
The main problem being faced by AUK is educational independence in order to
offer an American college curriculum. In order to escape from the Ministry of
Education, who are basically hostile to us, we need to be established with the
direct support of President Akaev. Neither USIS nor OSI seems to understand
this and are not supporting us on this point.
USIS and OSI are stalling over signing an agreement with the Kyrgyz
Government about our funding We have been forced to make drastic changes
in our hiring and budget forecasts for the upcoming academic year because
these grants are now delayed indefinitely. We have agreed to every single
reform that USIS snd OSI have requested, and do know what we can do now to
facilitate this process.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 4, 1998
Mr. Don Kennedy
Mr. William Coblentz
Mr. Lois Salisbury
Children Now
1212 Broadway, 5th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Dear Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Coblentz & Mr. Salisbury:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
your letter and invitation to Children Now's Tenth Anniversary
celebration in October.
Regrettably, the First Lady will be unable to join you as
she is scheduled to be out of the country during that time.
Thanks and best wishes in all you do.
Sincerely,
Name Chief of Staff to
Melanne Verveer
the First Lady
likey
Board of Directors
April 21, 1998
Richard Atlas
Goldman. Sachs & Co. Ret.
Carol Oughton Biondi
Community Volunteer
Frank J. Biondi, Jr.
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
me to canaly
MCA. Inc.
William Coplentz
The White House
Coblentz. Cahen.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
McCabe & Breyer
CHILDREN
Anita L. DeFrantz
Washington, DC
Amateur Athletic
NOW
Foundation
Robert Fisher
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
The Gap. Inc.
Donald Kennedy
Mimi L. Haas
Over the years, Children Now's work has benefited immensely from your
Board Chair
Community Volunteer
Kati Haycock
personal commitment to raising public awareness of children's needs. It was our great
American Association
for Higher Education
honor to be cited in your book, It Takes A Village, and to be the beneficiary of your
F Warren Hellman
Heliman & Friedman
generous donation of a portion of its proceeds. Your participation in our 1994
Allan K. Jonas
conference, Children and the News Media, helped send a signal to the media industry that
Jonas & Associates
the impact of their business on children matters greatly. Now under the direction of
Donald Kennedy
Stanford University
Meeghan Prunty, our Children and the Media conference series is entering its fifth year.
Michael Klein
Vitel International
Hon Elwood Lui
We write now to invite you to accept a Children Now award for your dedication to
California Court of
children and, in particular, for your extraordinary efforts to raise public awareness of
Appeals Rat.
Theodore R. Mitchell
their needs. This will be the inaugural presentation of this award which will thereafter be
Vice Chancellor UCLA
Jim Plunkett
presented annually. We will present the award at Children Now's Tenth Anniversary
Oakland Raiders - Ret.
Celebration: A Voice for Children A Decade of Achievement, scheduled for the evening
John A. Pritzker
Red Sail Companies
of Thursday, October 1, 1998 in San Francisco. However, we would be happy to look at
Hon. Cruz Reynoso
other dates to accommodate your schedule.
UCLA. School of Law
Susan Rothstein
The San Francisco School
Your acceptance of our first award will, for the lifetime of the organization and its
Lois Saisbury
annual awards presentation, elevate its value and significance to future recipients and the
Children Now
Leigh Steinberg
public. And it will provide us with another powerful vehicle for amplifying the voice of
Steincerg & Moorad
children and raising their needs on the national agenda.
James Steyer
Just Plain Kids
Founder. Children Now
Kaye Theimer. Ph.D.
The Tenth Anniversary Celebration will be hosted by friends of Children Now
Psychologist
along with current and emeritus Board members, including Kay and Jack Theimer, Ray
Chang-Lin Tien
University of
Cortines, Geoff Cowan and Angela Glover Blackwell. We will also be honoring our
California - Berkeley
founder, Jim Steyer, along with his mother, for their dedication and commitment to
Michael Tollin
Tollin/Robbins
children.
Productions
Reed V Tuckson. M.D.
Charies R. Drew University
We will present three awards honoring those who have become an amplified voice
or Medicine and Science
for children. Other awardees we are approaching include Rob and Michelle Reiner,
lain Watson
HAL Investments Inc.
founders of the "I Am Your Child" campaign. Rob has worked extensively with Children
Now and Dr. David Lawrence, CEO of Kaiser Permanente, on a special project to
encourage managed care organizations to offer more family-friendly services to parents
of infants and toddlers.
The Tenth Anniversary Celebration and the awards presentation will mark our
first major organizational milestone. Over the years, you have been a wonderful friend to
Children Now and have supported our work in very significant ways. We would be
honored to have the opportunity to commemorate our first decade by publicly
acknowledging your efforts on behalf of children and your tremendous commitment to
their well being.
www.childrennow.org
Sincerely,
1212 BROADWAY
5TH FLOOR
Don
OAKLAND CA
Don Kennedy
William Coblentz
Lois Salisbury
94612
Chairman, Board of Directors
Board of Directors
President
510 763 2444
Children Now
Children Now
Children Now
FACSIMILE
510 763 1974
[email protected]
Offices
cc:
Melanne Verveer, Chief of State
LOS ANGELES
Marsha Berry, Director of Communications
SACRAMENTO
Patti Solis Doyle, Director of Scheduling
NEW YORK CITY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 8, 1998
Ms. Ulrica Messing
Minister of Labor
Embassy of Sweden
1501 M St.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Dear Minister Messing:
Thank you very much for your letter and invitation to
the First Lady to attend your Conference on Violence against
Women in Stockholm in May.
Regrettably, the First Lady is unable to accept your
kind invitation as she is already committed to a full schedule in
May and June.
Best wishes for a successful conference.
Sincerely,
Mender Meen Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
1241
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504
March 5, 1998
Reques
MEMORANDUM FOR ALICE PUSHKAR
FROM:
GLYN DAVIES @fn R
SUBJECT:
Invitation for the First Lady -- Sweden
The NSC sees no foreign policy interest in the First Lady
accepting this invitation from the Swedish Minister of Labor to
visit Sweden this spring. During May, the First Lady will be in
Switzerland, France, and the United Kingdom. Therefore, the NSC
does not recommend the First Lady accept this invitation.
Attachment
Tab A Incoming correspondence
REGERINGSKANSLIET
Stockholm 6 February 1998
Ministry of Labour
Mrs Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Washington D.C.
The Minister for Equality Affairs
SWEDEN
Dear Hillary,
By way of introduction, I would like to take this opportunity to convey
to you my sincere appreciation for your valuable contribution to the
Conference on Violence against Women, arranged by the IDB last
autumn.
I am convinced that you share my view that it is important to take a
political stand against violence against women. Every generation must face
ignorance, prejudice and sweeping generalizations. Likewise, every
generation must move towards greater equality between women and men.
Violence against women is an issue of human rights, but it is also an issue
of equality that concerns us all - women as well as men, people of all
religious creeds and professions, and not the least, people of all
nationalities.
I would like to tell you that my Government is in the process of
presenting, in February, a Bill to Parliament on a series of measures to
counteract violence against women. Legislation is to be improved and
made more rigourous. Preventive measures are to be undertaken and
women victims are to be supported in better ways than hitherto. Fresh
funds will be allocated, inter alia to the voluntary women's shelters.
Let me highlight two of the proposals: Firstly, we will introduce a new
offence in the Penal Code designated gross violation of a woman's
integrity. Its purpose is to deal with domestic violence. The new crime
will make it possible for the courts to increase the penal value for repeated
violations that a male perpetrator commits against a closely related
woman, in situations where the violations are part of a process which
constitutes a violation of the woman's integrity. Secondly, we propose,
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after long and difficult deliberations, to prohibit the purchase of
prostitution. This means that it will be a crime to obtain casual sexual
services against payment.
Against the background of these and several other proposals, a series of
national events will be launched in Sweden, starting this spring. I am
writing to you now in connection with one such event. At the end of May
or beginning of June we plan to hold a major conference in Stockholm on
violence against women - it's causes and consequences.
Your commitment to the issue of violence against women is well known.
I would therefore very much appreciate if you have the opportunity to
give an opening statement at this conference. I know that you must have a
very busy schedule. If you find the idea interesting, you are however free
to choose any day in May or June that would be convenient for you. If
you would like to take advantage of the opportunity to spend some extra
time in Sweden to study some particular issue - related to violence, or, for
instance, related to social security; child care, parental leave etc., this
would of course be highly welcomed.
I sincerely hope that you will be able to join us in May or June, in which
case I look forward to welcoming you to Stockholm and Sweden. Please
do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
L
Yours sincerely,
Ulrica unica Messing Messing
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1998
Mr Gary Krull
Director of Communications Policy
National Endowment for Humanities
Washington, DC 20506
Dear Gary:
What bittersweet news! Your leadership and expertise
will be missed greatly not just at NEH, but by all of us. I wish
you all the best in your leave knowing that you've done a
terrific job.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Mel Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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March 12, 1998
William R. Ferris
Chairman
National Endowment for the Humanities
12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506
Dear Bill,
I take this opportunity to thank you, the President, and the entire Endowment for the
opportunity to have been a part of the National Endowment for the Humanities for these
past five years. It is my intention to leave the Director of Communications Policy position
effective April 15, 1998 to begin the development of Krull Communications.
It has always been my eventual goal to head my own company and the opportunities
that present themselves at this time are too good and too numerous to pass up. The
chance to share my twenty-five years of experience with others and to hopefully make
their corporate and not-for-profit lives better is something I find extremely appealing and
something I must do.
I will always remember my time here at NEH, look back on the challenges (we're still
here!), and hope that my service has made for a brighter future for NEH and the
humanities community in the next millennium. We have done and do good work for the
American people and the continuing telling of that story is something we all must do.
My best wishes to you in your years ahead at NEH, and always know I will be
available if there is a way I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Samy Gary L. Krull
Director of Communications Policy
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Tatyana Kulida
8 Marata Street, Apt 10
Negree
Kerch, Crimea, 334520
Ukraine
Telephone: (38)-(06561) 2-34-97
E-mail: [email protected]
03/04/98
Dear Ms. Melanne Verveer,
On the 18th of February, 1998, I sent Ms. Hillary Clinton the request to an interview
to my newspaper, but I received only an autoresponder message.
This is the copy of the e-mail letter I sent:
Dear Ms. Hillary Clinton,
I'm writing you from the other side of the Earth, from Ukraine to request an interview
with you. The more so Internet and E-mail make such interviews possible and the
world smaller and more accessible.
I'm applying to US colleges through participation in the USA/USA program and
would like to know more about your country.
I'm the editor-in-chief of Kerch school weekly English language newspaper "The
Hummingbird" and would like to publish the interview with you in one of our issues.
If you allow me I'll send the article to republic newspaper for yound people.
As I'm following up to your trip to Ukraine and on your new interest to the country,
my homeland, I'll be interviewing you with the topics that are of concern to your
impressions of my country.
I'll be very grateful if you give your permission for the interview.
I'm lookong forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you,
Tatyana Kulida
So, please, will you be so kind as to assist me in getting Ms. Clinton's answer.
I've enclosed the message to Ms. Hillary Clinton and the questions for the interview
in a sepaprate envelope.
I'm looking forward to your help
Sincerely yours,
Tatyana Jhulida
Tatyana Kulida
Tatyana Kulida
8 Marata Street, Apt 10
Kerch, Crimea, 334520
Ukraine
Telephone: (38)-(06561) 2-34-97
E-mail: [email protected]
03/04/98
Dear Ms, Hillary Clinton,
I'm writing you from the other side of the Earth, from Ukraine to request an interview
with you. The more so Internet and E-mail make such interviews possible and the
world smaller and more accessible.
I'm applying to US colleges through participation in the USA/USA program and
would like to know more about your country.
I'm the editor-in-chief of Kerch school weekly English language newspaper "The
Hummingbird" and would like to publish the interview with you in one of our issues.
If you allow me, I'll send the article to republic newspaper for yound people.
As I'm following up to your trip to Ukraine and on your new interest to the country,
my homeland, I'll be interviewing you with the topics that are of concern to your
impressions of my country.
I'll be very grateful if you give your permission for the interview.
I'm lookong forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you,
Jatyana Julide
Tatyana Kulida
Dear Ms. Hillary Clinton,
These are the questions I want you to answer:
1. I've read you visited the former USSR pepublics, Ukraine was among them,
what is the thing you were impressed to see in Ukraine or to learn about Ukraine?
2. I know that the thing that you like most of all is people, but what were the things
you wished to change in my country?
3. I know that you plan to enlarge the ties with Ukraine. What sphere will you give
the prioroty to?
4. Being a powerful politician, will you outline your vision of the future
relationship of Ukraine and the USA?
5. I've got the information that TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
will cost $125.00 instead of $63.00. Do you know the reason why?
6. America's launched a powerful anti-tobacco program inside the country. What
do you think of the problem of selling cigaretts to children in Ukraine by American
tobacco companies?
7. Due to the program USA/USA many Ukranian students are getting world-class
education in your country, are you planning to extent this program?
8. The number of students from Ukraine entering American institution is
increasing from year to year. What can you advise them?
9. You are so popular in your country and your advice is always followed, but what
is the best advice you personally have ever received and appresiated most of all?
10. If it is not a secret, will you share the motto of your life with us?
You can answer me either via e-mail or via air mail, as you wish.
Thank you for cooperation and, please, come to visit Ukraine again!
Sincerely yours,
Jatyana Kulida
Tatyana Kulida
Dear Ms. Hillary Clinton,
If you are ready to answer the
questions for my interview, you
will find them in this envelope.
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Old Executive Office Building
Washington,
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 9, 1998
Ms. Iryna Kurowycky
Ukrainian Institute of America, Inc.
2 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10021
Dear Iryna:
Thank you very much for your letter and invitation to
the First Lady to deliver the keynote address to the Ukrainian
Institute's commemorative luncheon on May 31.
Regrettably, the First Lady is unable to accept your
kind invitation due to schedule conflicts. She sends her best
wishes for a successful event.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Melanne:
When I attended the "Vital Voices Women in Democracy Followup Conference" in Washington, D.C. on February
25th, we discussed the Ukrainian Institute of America's interest in inviting the First Lady to a 50th/100th
anniversary luncheon in May. The Institute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sponsoring and supporting
programs directed towards developing a better appreciation and understanding of the rich culture of Ukraine within
the American community, Programs sponsored by the Institute include a classical music concert series, art
exhibits, film screenings, theater presentations and poetry readings. Forums and lectures focusing on women's
issues in America and Ukraine are also incorporated into our schedule of events.
1998 represents a significant year for the Ukrainian Institute of America. Founded in 1948 the Institute celebrates
its 50th anniversary and the National Historic Landmark building (designed by Charles P. Gilbert) located on the
corner of East 79th Street and Fifth Avenue, attains its century mark.
In appreciation of the interest and support Mrs. Clinton has provided to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Institute would like
to extend an invitation to her and request that she participate as the keynote speaker at its commemorative
luncheon at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on May 31st, 1998.
I have enclosed a copy of the Institute's Mission Statement as well as a proposed draft invitation letter to Mrs.
Clinton for your review. Please contact me at 212-477-0039 with your comments or suggestions.
Thank you so much for you consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Inyma Kuronychy
Iryna Kurowycky
Board of Directors
Ukrainian Institute of America
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MISSION STATEMENT OF THE UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
The fundamental purpose of the Ukrainian Institute of America (UIA) is to develop, sponsor
and promote through educational, professional and social activities a greater awareness,
understanding, knowledge and appreciation in the United Sates of the traditional and
contemporary art, literature, music, culture, history and traditions of Ukraine, as revealed
through its people, both in Ukraine and abroad.
The Ukrainian Institute of America strives to strengthen the identity and community of
individuals of Ukrainian descent by organizing and sponsoring exhibits, concerts,
conferences symposia and other educational, scholarship and professional activities.
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February 26, 1998
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Ms. Clinton:
1998 marks a year of special significance for the Ukrainian Institute of America, a not-for-profit leading cultural
institution of the Ukrainian-American community. Located on the southeast corner of 79th Street and Fifth Avenue
in New York City, in the midst of "Museum Mile", which includes the Guggenheim Museum and the Frick
Collection, and diagonally across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Ukrainian Institute celebrates the 50th
year of its inception and the French Renaissance style turn-of-the-century landmark mansion where it is
headquartered, commemorates its 100th anniversary.
One of the fundamental goals of the Ukrainian Institute is for the purpose of sponsoring and supporting programs
based on educational and professional activities, which will develop a better understanding within the American
community of the rich culture and history of Ukraine. Lectures and symposia on topics of interest w the Ukrainian
and non-Ukrainian public are scheduled throughout the year including: art exhibits. musical concerts as well 20
programs on women's issues in America and Ukraine.
Mr. William Dzus, a prominent Ukrainian-American Inventor and owner of the Dzus Fastener Co. In West Islip,
Long Island, founded the Institute in 1948 and at that time the Parkwood Mansion in Long Island was its home.
In 1955 Mr. Dzus purchased the mansion on East 79th Street and donated it to the Ukrainian Institute to serve
as its headquarters and provide the facility as a meeting place for other Ukrainian and Eastern European groups.
A National Historic Landmarked building, the limestone mansion was built in 1898 in the late Gothic and early
French Renaissance style which was so prevalent during this period. Mr. Isaac Fletcher, a banker and railroad
investor, commissioned the renowned architect C.P. W. Cilbort to build - recidence using Vandorbilt's noo Loiro
Valley chateau as its model. While many similar historic mansions have been razed and replaced by modern
structures, the Ukrainian Institute remains in its original beauty and splendor and continues to serve the Ukrainian
American communities, thus preserving the history of New York City.
The Ukrainian Institute of America marks a double milestone in 1998: 50 years of the Institute's existence and
the century mark for its magnificent land marked mansion. Mrs. Clinton, I believe that you can understand the
feeling of pride among the Ukrainian-American community for our dedication in maintaining this small portion of
American history. In commemoration of these two very significant turning points, the Ukrainian Institute will
sponsor a commemorative luncheon at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on May 31, 1998.
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The entire Ukrainian-American community joins me in expressing our appreciation to President Clinton and
yourself for the commitment, support and understanding towards Ukraine in its transition from the Soviet regime
into a democratic free world. In this regard, our community would be honored with your presence at the May 31st
celebration. Accordingly, we would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation for your participation in our
program as the keynote speaker. I am certain that the Ukrainian community would eagerly share your thoughts
and memories pertaining the struggles of an independent Ukraine which you experienced during your most recent
trip in November.
We recognize that your extremely busy schedule may not allow you the time for attending the anniversary
luncheon for the Ukrainian Institute on May 31st, but we are still hopeful and would like to thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Walter Nagarewig
Walter Nazarewicz
President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 26, 1998
Ms. Gail H. Klapper
Colorado Forum
511 Sixteenth Street
Suite 210
Denver, CO 80202-4227
Dear Ms. Klapper:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
your letter and invitation to join members of the Denver Metro
Chamber of Congress and Colorado Forum in a meeting in
April.
Regrettably, Mrs. Clinton is unable to join you as she is
scheduled to be out of the country during that time. She sends
her best wishes for a successful and productive meeting.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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February 19, 1998
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
2nd Floor, West Wing
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Hillary,
I can hardly believe that it's been nearly two years since the members of the Colorado
Forum had a conversation with you regarding welfare reform and the visits each of
our members made to a welfare family. You will recall that the Colorado Forum is an
organization of 55 chief executive officers who come together to try to have a direct
and positive impact on a limited number of public policy issues.
The members of the Forum continue to work to try to find solutions that will help our
children. We are currently actively involved in creating a private/public initiative that
will provide health care for Colorado's uninsured children. In our state, there are
approximately 150,000 children who don't have access to the health care system.
We know that you have listened carefully, all across this country, to people who have
good ideas and have tested solutions in their communities. We want to hear what
you know, sort out those ideas for Colorado, and see if we can make something
exciting happen.
We all came away from our last meeting with you feeling that the knowledge you
have gained as you study these issues from a grass roots level needs to be tapped.
This year, members of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce will travel with
members of the Colorado Forum when we return to Washington. We are hopeful that
Governor Romer will also join us. Is there any chance that you could meet with us
Tuesday evening, April 28 or talk with the group for a few minutes during the day on
Wednesday, April 29? We are only in town for a night and a day and we are
scheduling a number of meetings. Of course, everyone would be thrilled if there was
an opportunity to hear your perspective on this important issue. I would be very
grateful if you had a few minutes to spend with us.
511 sixteenth street, suite 210
denver, colorado 80202-4227
303-825-1211
fax 303-592-1136
I will call your office in a week or so to see if it might be possible to get on your
calendar for a few minutes when we are in Washington. Thank you so much for any
consideration you might be able to give us.
Warmly,
Dail
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WASHINGTON
February 25, 1998
Ms. Nina Kostina
Executive Vice President
Frank Foundation
1030 Fifteenth Street, NW
Suite 1020
Washington, DC 20005
Dear Ms. Kostina:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
your thoughtful follow up letter on her visit to the Bonum
Center.
Because of Mrs. Clinton's demanding schedule, it is not
possible to schedule a meeting with her at this time. However,
if it is useful to you, I will be happy to meet with you about
your other projects in Russia. I accompanied the First Lady on
her trip and do her policy work on these issues.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Man Chief of Staff to
Melanne Verveer
the First Lady
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Madame Hillary Rodham Clinton
The First Lady of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
Thank you for the opportunity to listen to your briefing and slide exhibition on your recent trip to Central
Asia, Russia and Ukraine. Your outstanding presentation was both interesting and informative. I was
honored and particularly pleased that you mentioned our organization and the partnership we had established
with the Bonum Center of Ekaterinburg, Russia during your speech. I conveyed your warm and
complementary depiction of the Russian First Lady, Naina Yeltzina and her country to her during a recent
correspondence. She was very pleased to hear your positive impressions.
I had hoped to meet with you following our initial meeting in Ekaterinburg in November, 1997. Enclosed, for
your convenience, I include copies of previous correspondences to this regard. I still remain interested in
such a discourse should your schedule allow. The main purpose of this meeting is to describe two projects
our Foundation has in development within the Russian Federation. One particular project, tentatively called
the Volga-Mississippi Peace Project, was described to you in Russia by Ms. Galina Karelova, Deputy
Minister of Social Protection and Labor of the Russian Federation. This ambitious project has won the
interest of Mrs. Yeltzina among other officials in Russia. We would be grateful for the opportunity to gain
your support for this wonderful project as well.
In closing, I am very pleased to be able to pass along this calender and letter given to you by Governor
Edward Rossel of the Sverdlovsk Oblast of the Russian Federation. Along with these items, he sends his best
regards to you and your family.
Thank you for your time, interest and support.
Sincerely,
nine hostina
Nina Kostina
Executive Vice President
1030 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 1020, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 452-8279 Fax: (202) 452-0719 Email: [email protected]
All Children Smile
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Frank
Foundation
December 2, 1997
Child Assistance
International, Inc.
Madame Hillary Rodham Clinton
The First Lady of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
It was an honor for me to make your acquaintance on Saturday, November 15th at the Bonum Center in
Ekaterinburg, Russia. It was so kind of you to take your time and show such interest in our work considering
how exhausted you must have been with all your travels. I can appreciate the difficulty of maintaining such a
rigorous agenda. Nonetheless, the graceful and dignified manner in which you conducted those public
conferences left a strong impression on the entire audience.
During this trip, in addition to my visit to Ekaterinburg, I have been conducting an extensive fact-finding
mission and field work with my colleague, Ms. Betty Williams, 1977 Nobel Prize Laureate. Since 1994, Ms.
Williams has been a strong advocate of our work to assist less advantaged children in the former Soviet Union.
Together, we have engaged in several joint ventures to bring awareness to the plight of children suffering from
social injustice, war, violence and hunger. This most recent campaign included visits to women's prisons,
orphanages, children's hospitals, veterans hospitals and rehabilitation centers. The climax of our journey
included a two day trip to Grozny in the Chechen Republic Ichkeriya. This was a non-political humanitarian
mission not intended to accuse any party for its actions, but rather, to pave the way to provide both Chechen and
Russian children the drastically needed relief after the devastating war. Even during this travel, while bringing
humanitarian aid of clothing, medication and toys, we understood that it cannot even begin to relieve the
suffering and pain for these innocent war victims and all children living under such tragic circumstances. It was
clear to us that the children are paying the price for politics.
Ms. Williams and I have presented our discoveries to First Lady of Russia, Mrs. Naina Yeltzina, as well as to
the highest level within the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and the United Nations in Geneva. We believe it is
essential for the global community to come together to discover and implement innovative action to stop the
violence against children.
At this time, I would appreciate receiving any non-classified information or travel reports on your overseas visit
throughout the countries of the former Soviet Union. In turn, I ask for the opportunity to submit to you a
proposal which will outline how we may be of assistance to you in meeting your goals of helping the children
and promoting peace throughout the NIS.
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My business travel within Russia and Europe will conclude on December 4th. I shall return to my office in
Washington, DC during the second week of December. As we discussed during our conversation in
Ekaterinburg, I would be grateful for an opportunity to meet with you again to present our report on our findings
during this visit and continue our discussions of our future programs which would meet our common objectives
of building safe havens for children throughout the world in our global village.
My assistant, Julie Hogan, will contact Ms. Brenda Costello upon my return to the States to confirm a time and
date for the meeting. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (202) 452-8279.
Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to meeting you again.
Sincerely,
nina kostine
Nina Kostina
Executive Vice President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 30, 1997
PERSONAL
Nina Kostina, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President
Frank Foundation
Child Assistance International, Inc.
Suite 1020
1030 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Dear Dr. Kostina:
Thank you for the Child Assistance
International T-shirts. I appreciate your
thoughtfulness, and I applaud your efforts
on behalf of children throughout the world.
With best wishes for the New Year, I am
Sincerely yours,
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
All Children Smile
in the Same Language©
Frank
January 21, 1998
Foundation
Child Assistance
International, Inc.
Ms. Brenda Costello
Office of the First Lady
of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Ms. Costello:
On November 15, 1997, I had the pleasure of making your acquaintance during the official reception for First
Lady Hillary Clinton at the Bonum Center in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Though many people were present during
that meeting, I hope you remember me.
Since that time, I have been engaged in many different programs in accord with our Foundation's mission to
assist children around the world. In a letter to Mrs. Clinton dated December 2, 1997, I outlined some of our
most recent activities and requested a follow up meeting in Washington, DC. Though I have not yet heard
from the scheduling office, I remain hopeful that this meeting can take place in the very near future.
Last Friday, I had once again returned from a two week visit through Russia. During this last travel, I met
with Governor Edward Rossell who asked me to present a letter and calender to Mrs. Clinton upon my return
to Washington. Attached, please find a copy of the letter and a translation for your review.
I bring best regards to Mrs. Clinton from Mrs. Yeltzina who shares the First Lady's vision of universal
support for the dignity of children. Mrs. Yeltzina has continued to render unparallel support and personal
involvement in our humanitarian efforts. A true advocate for children, Mrs. Yeltzina's commitment has been
inspirational to all.
I would appreciate any assistance you may be able to give in arranging a meeting with Mrs. Clinton. I have
attached my original request letter from December 2, 1997 for your convenience.
Thank you for your time and assistance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me in
Washington, DC at (202) 452-8279. In the event that I am unavailable, please ask for my assistant, Julie
Hogan.
Sincerely,
the postna
Nina Kostina
Executive Vice President
1030 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 1020, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 452-8279 Fax: (202) 452-0719 Email: [email protected]
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 30, 1998
Nina Kostina, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President
Frank Foundation
Child Assistance International, Inc.
Suite 1020
1030 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Dear Dr. Kostina:
I am writing to invite you to join me for a briefing
and slide presentation on my recent trip to Central Asia,
Russia and Ukraine.
At the request of the President and the Secretary of
State, I traveled to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Russia and Ukraine to bring from the American people to the
people of these countries a message of hope and solidarity
and to let them know that we will stand with their
countries during their historic transition. On this visit,
I had the opportunity to meet with many of the men and
women who are working to move their countries toward
democracy, economic growth and opportunity. I would like
to share with you the promise, possibility and challenges
that I saw in the region.
The briefing will take place at 2:30pm on Tuesday,
February 17, 1998 in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the
Department of State. Please plan to arrive between 2:00
and 2:30 pm at the State Department 23rd Street Entrance
between C and D Streets, N.W. The auditorium is also
accessible from the metro Blue and Orange lines at the
Foggy Bottom exit.
Please respond to my office by telephone (202/456-
6266) or facsimile (202/456-6244) by Friday, February 13.
Your date of birth and social security number should be
included with your acceptance. Photo identification will
be required for admission.
I look forward to seeing you on the 17th.
Sincerely yours,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Madame Hillary Clinton
The First Lady of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Via Fax: 202-456-6244
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
I am honored to have been invited to attend your briefing and slide presentation on your recent trip to Central
Asia, Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 2:30 pm at the Department of State. I had the
pleasure of making your acquaintance during the official reception at the Bonum Center in Ekaterinburg,
Russia on November 15, 1997. I look forward to hearing your message.
As requested, I provide my social security number and date of birth for admissions clearance. If I may, I
would like to bring my colleague, Ms. Julie Lee Hogan, who had been with me in Ekaterinburg in November
of 1997.
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Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone (202-452-
8279) or fax (202-452-0719).
Sincerely,
nime hostina
Nina Kostina
Executive Vice President
1030 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 1020, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 452-8279 Fax: (202) 452-0719 Email: [email protected]
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1998
Mr. David Hume Kennerly
1015 18th Street, #1
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Dear David:
Thank you very much for the wonderful photographs. I
shall long treasure them for they are personally very
meaningful to me. It was thoughtful of you to send them.
It was great having you along. We enjoyed our
discussion, particularly over dinner in Bukhara. What great
stories!
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year. Thanks again..
Sincerely,
Milane
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
Newsweek
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David Hume Kennerly
Contributing Editor(Photo)
(310) 828-0224
Fax: (310) 828-0183
1/8/98
Dear Melanne,
Here are a few
snaps from
"Melanne's Excellent
adventure in Ukraine."
It was great
traveling with you,
and hope to see
you again soon,
Chees!
Dailk
251 West 57th Street t New York 1 N.Y. | 10019
1015 18th St #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1998
Mr. Stephen Koschoff
52 N. Walnut Street
Mt. Carmel, PA 17851-1630
Dear Mr. Koschoff:
Thank you for your recent letter. It is always good to
hear from someone in the vicinity of my hometown,
particularly from someone who knew my parents as you did.
We are grateful for your observations of current events
and we wish you and yours a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
have
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
(R)
26 hov. 97
52 N,Walnut St.
mt. Carmel, Pa.17851- 1630
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 5, 1998
Sister Karen M. Kennelly, CSJ
President
Mount St. Mary's College
Chalon Campus
12001 Chalon Road
Los Angles, CA 90049-1599
Dear Sister Karen:
Thank you very much for your letter and invitation to
the First Lady to the Women's Rights National Historic Park's
celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Women's Rights
Movement.
The First Lady hopes to attend, but it is too early to
determine at this time whether it will be possible. Our
scheduling office will contact you once a decision has been
made.
Thanks and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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December 18, 1997
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Old Executive Office Building, Room 100
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Ms. Verveer:
As you know, 1998 will mark the 150th anniversary of the Women's Rights Movement. An afternoon tea
shared in 1848 by five women friends near Seneca Falls, New York, led to the global effort to improve
women's status that continues today. As Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton has become an international
ambassador for this vital cause, it is our hope that she will assume a prominent role in the upcoming
anniversary celebrations.
An excellent opportunity for the First Lady presents itself on Saturday, July 18, in Seneca Falls,
hometown of this peaceful, determined revolution. If Ms. Clinton would agree to keynote the central
program hosted by the Women's Rights National Historic Park and Celebrate '98 on that day, her address
could be telecast to thousands of people who will be assembled for celebratory programs across the nation.
Her address would most likely be highlighted by the print and electronic media as well.
Already, over 300 national women's and girls' organizations are laying local and state-level plans for this
important anniversary under the theme, "Living the Legacy: The Women's Rights Movement 1848-
1998". They have called upon the President to issue a proclamation for this anniversary year. Many have
already signed on to the Living the Legacy education campaign being organized by the National Women's
History Project. They are helping us circulate hundreds of thousands of our Living the Legacy Gazette
and organize Student Essay Projects in all fifty states.
The First Lady's public appearance on this important day will both give her an historic venue for voicing
her conviction that women's rights issues are of paramount importance, and further validate the
importance of this nationwide Anniversary celebration.
I hope her presence as the keynote speaker in Seneca Falls on Saturday, July 18, will be possible.
I thank you for your consideration of this request, and look forward to your positive response. You may
reach me at (310) 954-4011 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Karen M. Kennelly, CSJ
President
KMK:ss
Chalon Campus 12001 Chalon Road Los Angeles, California 90049-1599 telephone (310) 954-4011 fax (310) 954-4019
e-mail: [email protected]
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1998
Father Alexander M. Karloutsos
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
8-10 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10021
Dear Father Alexander:
Thank you very much for your thoughtful letter and the
gifts. It was a privilege to have His All Holiness at the White
House. It was a visit we will long remember. It was a pleasure
to work with you - as always.
Wishing you the blessings of the Christmas season and
a New Year filled with an abundance of blessings.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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December 10, 1997
Miss Melanne Verveer
Office of the First Lady
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Melanne;
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for the time and talent you put into the
historic first visit of His All Holiness Bartholomew to the United States. I know that
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon was overwhelmed by the enormous success of
the Ecumenical Patriarch's great journey from the Mother Church of Constantinople
and is very much aware and appreciative of the important role you played in making
it an experience of a life-time.
The task was herculean indeed and your hard and inspirational work truly
made the Ecumenical Patriarch's pilgrimage to the Archdiocese on the occasion of
its 75th Anniversary, one of the most consequential events in the life of our Church
in the Western Hemisphere.
May our Heavenly Father ever bless you and yours with good health, love,
peace and hope.
Jaly Faithfully yours,
Father Alexander M. Karloutsos
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January 7, 1998
Miss Melanne Verveer
Deputy Chief of Staff-Office of the First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Melanne;
Please accept the enclosed as an expression of
heartfelt gratitude and friendship.
The actual value of the gift is $19.00 . It depicts the
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Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch.
Faithfully yours,
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enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1998
Ms. Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan
Center for Women and Religion
2400 Ridge Road
Berkeley, CA 94709
Dear Ms. Kirk-Duggan:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
Exorcizing Evil - A Womanist Perspective on the Spirituals
and for its generous dedication to Mrs. Clinton. Thank you
also for the copy of "Currents" newsletter. We congratulate
you on your book.
Best wishes in all you do.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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CWR
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melanre
CENTER FOR WOMEN AND RELIGION
GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL UNION
1/5/97
Dear Katie,
I've enclosed an autographed
Copy of my most recent book, Eyercing
Evil: A Womanist Perspactive on the
Spiritual, and a copy of Current"
the newsletter for the Graduate
Thological Union, especially page 10.
Happy new year'.
Blessings,
Cherye Kuh Duggan
P.S. We look forward to Mrs. Clinton's
visit in February and pray God's blessings he
that her visit to the Day Area will an
impiring one!
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Dear Melanne:
I wanted to make you aware of a memo I sent Tom Kalil regarding the public launch of the PBS Qlympic Cyber
School. As you may know, the Administration was instrumental in facilitating the partnership that led to this
exciting project. We are planning a public launch of the Web site during the week of February 2ⁿᵈ and would be
honored if Mrs. Clinton could participate. This project is an unprecedented example of a positive use of the
Internet to boost education and has already garnered significant attention from interest groups and the media.
Participation in this event would allow the Administration to get the credit for initiating this unique project and to
promote the widespread usage of Web technology in the classroom. If there is anything that you could do to help
get the First Lady engaged it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.
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FEBRUARY LAUNCH OF THE U.S. OLYMPIC
PBS CYBER SCHOOL POWERED BY IBM
Date:
January 7, 1998
As promised, here is a brief description of what the event to launch the U.S. Olympic PBS Cyber
School Powered by IBM™ could look like. As you know, the Administration was instrumental in
facilitating the Cyber School partnership and we would be honored to have the Vice President participate
in the public launch.
BACKGROUND
The week of February 2, 1998, PBS and its partners IBM and CBS will launch the U.S. Olympic PBS
Cyber School Powered by IBM™. The U.S. Olympic PBS Cyber School Powered by BM™ is an
entertaining and educational Web site that helps students, teachers, and parents use technology in a real-
time, cross-curricular, cross-cultural learning adventure based on three popular sports of the 1998 Winter
Olympic Games: downhill skiing, singles figure skating, and snowboarding.
Geared toward students in grades +8, the PBS Cyber School will feature more than 60 math, science,
and social studies "challenges" for students to answer using the Internet and other resources. The Cyber
School site will also feature:
resources that help Cyber School participants create Web pages in response to
Cyber School Challenges;
background information in multi-media format about the Olympic Games,
athletes and events;
additional information about how parents and teachers can use the Winter
Games as a teaching tool: and
stories about the Olympic Games written and edited by students.
The Cyber School is a positive example of the Internet bringing people of all generations together to
make a real difference. Not only will the site entice students and teachers to use technology to improve
learning, but the Cyber School will also draw on the incredible resources of our nation's seniors.
Volunteer members of Senior Net, a nonprofit organization that teaches older adults to use computers,
will be evaluating the challenge responses.
While the public launch of the site will take place the week of February 2 (preferably the 4th or 5th), the
site will be available to teachers to plan their lessons beginning January 15.
PUBLIC LAUNCH
Vision -- Our vision for the public launch would be a one hour event that would include both a press
briefing and an online discussion with school children nationwide. The event could be held in a school
classroom or auditorium, at a sports venue like a skating rink, or at the White House if that would be
most convenient. The location of this event would be selected to both accommodate the Vice President's
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schedule and emphasize the virtual, worldwide/international nature of the Cyber School. Members of the
press, particularly photographers and camera crews, would be invited to the event.
Program - Ervin Duggan, President of PBS and Stan Litow, President, IBM International Foundation,
would open the event with a 5 minute briefing on the Cyber School. They would then introduce Vice
President Gore who would be asked to talk for approximately 5 minutes about the importance of
education and the power of technology to improve teaching and learning in the Digital Age or about the
importance of leveraging the Administration's investment in connecting all classrooms to the Internet
with the right content in the hands of properly trained teachers. PBS is prepared to present a $10,000
scholarship as part of the Cyber School activities and we are working to have IBM and CBS match that
donation. If the donation is matched, we would like the Vice President to announce the scholarship. We
are also working to have an Olympic athlete participate as well. Vice President Gore would introduce
the athlete who would talk for a few minutes about the importance of commitment, hard work and
education. During this portion of the presentation, the Cyber School home page (with the torch unlit)
would be projected on a large LCD monitor.
Vice President Gore would then venture online to light the Cyber School torch and officially open the
Cyber School. He would then enter an online auditorium for a 30 minute discussion with school children
from around the country and, possibly, a member of the U.S. Olympic team from Japan. During this part
of the program, the backdrop could include several large screens displaying simultaneous projections of
the Cyber School Home Page (with the flame unlit until the Vice President lights it), a map of the U.S.
with the torch being passed "virtually" from Cyber School class to Cyber School class, images of the
Cyber School sites, athletes and the text of the online discussion. We are also working to link some
participants, including an Olympic athlete, into the discussion from Nagano.
Quality Control - To exert some control over the real-time interaction, participants wishing to enter the
auditorium would be required to review a short summary of the Cyber School and the purpose and
parameters of the online discussion. We would ensure that at least the seventy schools that worked on
the Cyber School challenges would participate. Vice President Gore could open the discussion by
commending the school kids and the athletes for being part of an important learning experiment that
brings together the excitement of the Olympics with the power of technology to achieve a critical goal - -
better education. A discussion moderator would then invite questions from the audience.
The questions will be screened by a team of moderators and then posted on screen to be answered in real
time by the Vice President and the Olympic athletes. To help ensure good questions, we will provide the
various schools which have worked on the challenges and the Vice President with an advance set of
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 10, 1998
Mr. Edward Kessler
10171 SW 9th Lane
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Dear Mr. Kessler:
Thank you very much for your letter and for sharing
information on your initiative for Capitol Hill, "Heart of
America." I have shared your proposal with the President's
Millennium Council.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
Edward Kessler
February 2, 1998
Ms. Melanie Verveer
Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Old Executive Office Building, Room 100
17th and Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Vermeer:
Earlier this week I forwarded to your attention a letter and proposal directed at the First Lady, regarding an
Initiative I am proposing to revitalize the architecturally significant, historic neighborhood surrounding the
Capitol grounds, entitled the "Heart of America" and, to create a Presidential Preserve, in the same
sector, to commemorate the service of all Presidents to our country.
The proposal sent by my part-time assistant was inadvertently a rough copy, containing a few unattended
to typos, for which I deeply apologize. As you can imagine, I certainly don't wish to have an unfinished
sample of my work potentially circulating around the White House with typos interspersed through it.
I hope you will accept my apology for this oversight and request you remove the former Initiative copy
from your records and replace it with the enclosed copy.
Of course, as the content of the proposal is more critical than the presentation, I remain hopeful that given
the First Lady's dedication to improving the quality of life and celebrating the historic significance of the
District, that this Millennium Celebration oriented concept strikes a positive chord and can be placed on her
docket as a program to which she will lend her critical support.
As indicated in my previous letter, I will be in Washington through this week, available at the office of Mr.
Philip Beaumont: 202-974 5650, or, thereafter, at my temporary address below, until I relocate to
Washington this March.
Sincerely
Encl: Initiative Proposal
10171 SW 9th Lane Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Tele/Fax 954 431 7428
The
Capitol Hill
"Heart of America" Neighborhood
&
Presidential Preserve
Initiative
Presented by:
The
"Heart of America" Society
Founder: Edward Kessler
February 7, 1998
The
Capitol Hill
"Heart of America" Neighborhood & Presidential Preserve
Initiative
Capitol Hill the "Heart of America" Millennium Commemorative Project
Initiative Objectives:
1. Establish Capitol Hill as America's 1st Neighborhood - the "Heart of America" - thereby creating a living
example of life in the new Millennium for our country, and, it's Capitol City.
2. Establish on Capitol Hill, a special historic district which features an architectural statuary preserve to the
memory of, and, to further dignify, the office of the President.
3. Create a new and dynamic appreciation for the value of living in Washington, and, a relevant and fresh, new
center of tourism within the Capitol.
4. Initiate the project during 1998 with the objective to be able to demonstrate significant progress by the
opening of the Millennium 2000 national celebration.
The Capitol Hill "Heart of America" Society.
The "Heart of America" Society would be an organization founded to manage and promote the
establishment of a special historic district surrounding the Capitol Hill governmental offices, as a
neighborhood designed and maintained so as to represent the best of America to all travelers visiting the US
Capitol.
Whether established as a not-for-profit, or, commercial entity, the "Heart of America" Society will function
as a dedicated leadership group to develop interest, understanding, and, the concrete support necessary to
establish the Federal and District of Columbia Government's commitment to the timely implementation of the
laws and statutes required to ensure the project can be realized.
The Society will be dedicated to raising the project's awareness, and, the funds needed to further support the
physical implementation of the project.
The "Heart of America" project represents a community based rejuvenation concept which should be
embraced by the social, economic, and, political leaders throughout the D.C. community, and, transcends all
special interests other than the desire to establish a lasting, uniquely American historic site for posterity.
Capitol Hill has never received the recognition the neighborhood deserves for it's historic architectural
integrity and charm, in part, because it never fully recovered from the images of decay and devastation which
occurred in the Sixties. Commercially it remains in idle while other communities have moved assertively
forward. Much progress has been made, yet, pockets of unrealized potential remain, and, properties in
disrepair. In an age of prosperity, the opportunity to bring the Hill to it's unrealized potential is within reach.
The District's overall image, reputation for progress, and, economic well-being would all be greatly enhanced
by this neighborhood based Initiative. The nation's Capitol City should reflect what is great about America,
not decay or lost opportunity. The Federal Government and District leaders can provide the incentives for
rapid, and, positive change. The moment to accept this timely challenge and historic opportunity is now.
The Special Historic "Heart of America" District & Presidential Preserve
The "Heart of America" District. would encompass the area bound by 1st Street on the west, H Street NE
on the north, 20th Street on the East, north of E. Capitol St., and, 19th Street south of E. Capitol St., and, K
Street SE on the south.
This sector is in relative close proximity - walking distance - to federal governmental venues frequented by
tourists, and, is home to many government employees, legislators, and, a highly ethnically diverse community.
The Initiative is based on granting within this area, certain limited restoration and development rights, created
through public and private funding, supported by personal/commercial, federal/local tax relief to ensure the
area could be actively restored primarily by local residents. The objective is to dramatically improve the sector
architecturally, and, landscaping, to create a historical environment equal to Williamsburg VA, or, restored
neighborhoods found in cities with historic residential beauty such as San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, etc.
A Presidential Preserve would be created by designating the streets within this area by the names of the
Presidents, and, a grid designed to allow for inclusion of Presidents through the next two hundred years.
For example, starting with 1st Street, the sector would be divided in half, with E. Capitol St. the north - south
dividing line up to 20th Street to the north, and 19th to the south. Ultimately, 8th Street would become the
east - west dividing line to increase the number of segments available for dedication to future Presidents.
This grid pattern will create approximately thirty-nine segments west to east, and, forty segments south to
north, or, about eighty segments in total.
Ideally, the street designations would begin with the first president, Washington, beginning at numeric 1st
Street, and moving up the north side of E. Capitol. Thus, the first twenty presidents would be situated on
streets 1st NE through 20th NE. The second set of nineteen presidents would run up the south side of E.
Capitol, receiving designations 1st SE through 19th SE, for a total of thirty-nine presidents. The alphabetic
streets would begin with Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president, then Presidents Bush and Clinton. An option
would be to place statues at random through the area rather than along designated streets. Also, an alternative
street selection procedure could be used; the random drawing of the presidential names placed at each street;
though it is not believed either alternative best serves the public interest now, or, in the future.
These short new streets would be called "Ways", and, would maintain as a second, subordinate address
locator. This present numeric or alphabetic designation could be used indefinitely, or, for a short period. An
address would therefore consist of "221 Washington Way - 1st - NE", or, "322 Reagan Way - A - SE".
Independence and Constitution Avenues would remain so named, as well as state named avenues such as
Massachusetts Avenue. Existing short "Places" and "Terraces" located in the designated sector could also be
given more fitting historic names, perhaps war heroes, generals, civil rights leaders, or, Supreme Court heads.
The designated area, ideally, would receive a new postal zip code designation "20000" to signify it's special
historic importance. Surrounding zips could be realigned to achieve necessary postal operational efficiency.
The Presidential Preserve At the corner of each "Way", running first along E. Capitol Street west from the
Capitol towards the east, and, later as required, on 1st and 8th Streets, from the Capitol north and south,
bronze life-size statues on stone bases of each President would be "stationed" along the sidewalk / property
lines of the homes, at the corners where each "Way" began. The effect would be to create a magnificent line
of statuary down these primary streets commemorating presidential service to the country. Each statue would
feature a plaque carrying personal data on each president and a tribute to their finest hour in office.
Architectural Enhancement of the "Heart of America" Neighborhood
The proposed "Heart of America" neighborhood is primarily a residential area centered on Capitol Hill
which for the past decade has continued to experience gradual improvement in it's housing stock. The pace of
housing and commercial values and residential upgrading in this area, however, has not kept up with the
renovation trends found in most similar environs throughout the country.
Problems in the perception of lifestyle for living in the District have hindered this important, historically intact,
and, potentially elegantly beautiful neighborhood from achieving the quality of life found today even within
other sections of the District, or, equal in character to neighborhoods prevailing just beyond the Beltway.
This sector also represents an ideal cross section of a racially and demographically diverse population; all of
whom would benefit considerably, economically and spiritually, from the creation of this special historic
district, created to represent the entire country through it's commitment to community pride and excellence.
The commercial strips of Pennsylvania and Maryland Avenues, and, H Street NE, each serve a different ethnic
and demographic population segment. All would benefit aesthetically by renovation, and, commercially, by the
traffic that more interesting and beautified entertainment and retail environs would bring to these areas. The
corner shops and grocers interspersed along many residential streets would also take on new usage and value.
The proposed operational plan for this endeavor is based on the premise to keep the redevelopment, and,
responsibility for it's implementation, to as great a degree possible, in the private sector of the community,
and, non-political, with limited financial incentives provided property owners, via federal and local tax relief
support, and, private/corporate funding for public architectural enhancements such as the presidential statuary,
historic street lighting, etc. Normal public improvement monies available for repair and replacement of the
existing physical plant would be planned to support the overall upgrade of the special district.
Architecturally, the objectives would be: 1. to create an environment conducive to tourist walking tours,
providing exposure, and, therefore a greater appreciation for the historic values and beauty of America's
Capitol City, 2. increase the level of safety and general economic welfare of the city, and, 3. to achieve these
goals without excessive involvement, or, financial responsibility by either the Federal or District governments.
Improved landscaping and care represents a key component to the Initiative, to show how the quality of urban
life can be enhanced from the appropriate and creative use of flowers, bushes, trees, etc. in a community. The
seasonal nature of the D.C. area provides an underutilized opportunity on the Hill to bring out even more fully
the potential beauty of this neighborhood, and, for it to be so easily enjoyed by visitors from everywhere.
The communal interaction and sense of responsibility for keeping one's private and public community
landscaping beautiful will also bring a new appreciation, interaction, and, harmony among the Hill's diverse
neighbors; a key local social benefit resulting from the implemention of the Initiative.
The "Heart of America" Millennium Commemoration Initiative is designed to create on the Hill a glimpse of
America at it's best. The scale of the housing stock in this proposed area reflects American life at every
income standard; for residences in the special sector range from small farm-like houses to grand mansions,
with the great preponderance of homes fitting in the middle - - just like across America.
The millions of US, and, foreign visitors to America's seat of political power should experience our country in
it's most positive light. One shouldn't have to visit Atlanta or San Francisco to see the pride and beauty that
comes from tending to one's home. It should be found centered right at the heart of our nation's capitol; not
only over in exclusively affluent Georgetown, but atop middle class grounded Capitol Hill.
Proposed Financial Incentives for Residential Property Owners, Commercial Owners/Tenants, Donors.
Every reasonable financial incentive to participate in this Initiative and to improve the exterior of the
properties in the special district should be given to the present and next set of property owners within this
special sector. To those who might cry out "special treatment", the reply is simple; for the proposed area
holds the unique potential to uplift the entire D.C. community by demonstrating life in Washington is as good
as life anywhere in America. The Society founder believes the government's revenue resulting from this
Initiative will far exceed the limited loss of revenue from the proposed tax relief incentiveslimited to a six year
period. These limited incentives for local owners could take the form of the following:
1. Tax deduction relief of limited deductions for six years, for direct expenses incurred in architectural,
external renovation / improvement of properties in the designated area. Example: a maximum total of
$75,000 of tax relief, with no more than $30,000 in a given year.
2. No increase in property taxes, or, reassessment for a period of six years following the granting of D.C.
renovation permits for improvement or renovation.
3. Landscaping tax relief equal similar to the above, limited to $20,000 in total, and, $5,000 in a given year.
This would include items such as: ornamental yard railings, porch stairs, walkways, walls, and, public
sidewalk repair, or, historically correct renovation, landscaping and pruning, architectural artforms etc..
4. If the present owner does not take advantage of these incentives, and, make approved improvements, the
first owner to occupy the property that does, will receive the tax benefits.
5. While no additional limiting historic renovation guidelines should be created, the D.C. property assessor's
office would be responsible to monitor and sign-off when improvements had been completed and paid.
For private or corporate donations made by citizens to the Presidential Preserve, for costs of statuary, public
property improvements, e.g., historic street lighting, etc., in the "Heart of America" neighborhood district,
the same Federal Tax relief benefits should apply, regardless of their residency, private or corporate, thereby
allowing all Americans to participate, and, if desired, benefit from limited tax relief incentives.
Special New Capitol Hill Celebratory Events
In keeping with a revitalized and beautified historic Capitol Hill "Heart of America" neighborhood district,
and, Presidential Preserve, the Society suggests the institutionalizing of two "America Founding Days"
celebrations on the Hill. These would occur around early May, and, mid October to take advantage of the
natural beauty of the seasons in Washington.
The key theme to these two, annual, weekend events, would be the wearing of historic costumes by Hill
residents, and, whomever else wished to participate. An Easter Parade type of event based in front of the
Capitol could be featured for which trophies would be awarded for the finest costuming, historic personality
characterizations, or, a march of the presidents and first ladies, in historic costume, carriages, whatever one
might produce to celebrate Washington's glorious past. Open houses, or walking tours, could also be offered.
The "Heart of America" Society could establish two seasonal costume cotillions, one in May at the Library
of Congress, and, one in October at Union Station, designed to raise funds to continually improve the public
physical plant within the historic designated "Heart of America" neighborhood.
The Next Steps
As only the originator of this Initiative to create a progressive, revitalized Capitol Hill presently exists, the
primary objective now is to muster a cadre of supporters dedicated to establish a viable Society organization,
a charter, and, funding methodology. The opinions and ideas of Hill residents and city leaders are fundamental
to taking this concept, and, bringing it to reality. This presentation is designed to directly solicit your
involvement, and, hopefully, your support for the Initiative.
The
Capitol Hill
"Heart of America" Society
Membership and Funding
Membership and Volunteer Cadre
This Initiative holds the potential to establish Capitol Hill as one of the most desirable, exciting neighborhoods
in which to live in America. However, without your support and commitment, the concept to revitalize this
historically valued neighborhood, thereby creating a national treasure, will remain only an idea on paper.
The core membership for this Initiative must come from property owners and commercial operators on the
Hill. The potential lifestyle and economic benefits of reinvigorating life on the Hill is obvious. Issues such as
property values, safety, and, commercial activity will all be positively impacted if the Hill becomes a new focal
point of social and commercial activity in the District.
The potential for greater social interaction among neighbors, and, the participation in new, nationally
recognized events and celebrations, will bring new life and energy to the Hill, to be shared by families and
individuals who actively support these functions.
Because of the physical layout of the residential area targeted for revitalization, the impact of more day foot
traffic will have no negative impact on the quiet lifestyle present on the Hill, and, if anything, will increase the
general level of security which comes with the greater presence of people on the streets.
The founder of the "Heart of America" Society, requests you give full consideration to this plan, and, show
your personal commitment to it's implementation by providing a donation to support the development of a
comprehensive and creative program to make the Initiative a reality. As the Society is presently not designated
as a not - for - profit organization, your personal financial offering is not tax deductible. As a commercial
operator, however, as a form of promotion, it may well be deductible, but it is recommended that you speak
with your attorney or accountant in this regard.
Whether governmental bodies provide all the financial incentives to support this Initiative, or, only a few key
ones, the fundamental values grounding this Initiative are financially sound, and, socially relevant.
Funding Programs
Society Membership Founding Individual and Corporate Membership in the Society are now available. For
each, there are four suggested levels of participation, as follows:
Individual Membership
Corporate Membership
First Secretary
$5,000 +
First Secretary
$10,000 +
Governor
$1,000 +
Governor
$ 2,500 +
Senator
$ 300 +
Senator
$ 600+
Representative
$ 100 +
Representative
$ 250 +
Members shall receive a membership card, and, various rights of participation in events to be determined, such
as, for First Secretaries and Governors, free entry to sponsored seasonal Society cotillions, etc.
The Society founder is presently considering and developing operating systems, procedures, and, programs to
build awareness and support within the leadership community of the Federal and District governments,
members of the District Oversight Committee in the Congress and, corporate / commercial executives with an
interest in the development of the designated area, and, of the district at large.
Supporting the Initiative
Key to this first nurturing phase, is creating a cadre of volunteers with personal contact to natural supporters
of this Initiative; to gain their commitment and credibility that such a project must enjoy in order to succeed.
The substantive value of financial contributions goes beyond the need for funding to operate effectively. Such
contributions give essential credibility to the Initiative, and, are a proven way to indicate to the community - at
- large that the Initiative is an important and viable project.
The Society will strive to develop these critical relationships and funding sources and continually refine the
direction of the Initiative as opinions and ideas are forthcoming from the community.
The Initiative provides the District with the ideal affirmation and focus that are indicators it is succeeding in
the healing process it has undertaken. The present Administration plans for celebrating Millennium 2000
provides the perfect backdrop for the rapid and creative impementation of the "Heart of America"
Neighborhood & Presidential Preserve Initiative to bring a new and exciting national treasure to the
Nation's Capitol.
All that is needed now is the commitment of a cadre of dedicated Hill volunteers and contributors to succeed.
Notes on the Society Founder
Mr. Edward Kessler was a Capitol Hill residential property owner on "C" Street NE from 1989 - 92. A
graduate of Stanford University in political science, he has had a long career in the marketing and advertising
business based in New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, and, in volunteerism domestically and in Central/Eastern
Europe. He is in the process of returning to the Hill to live permanently.
Mr. Kessler has restored historic residences as a hobby in San Francisco, Washington, New York City and
Salem NY, and, Atlanta.
Having lived and/or visited in every major city in the US and Europe, Mr. Kessler believes the Capitol Hill
neighborhood represents one of the most historically beautiful, yet, undervalued residential and retail stocks in
America. It also represents one of the great living treasures of the nation, and, he believes, deserves to be
restored and enhanced to it full charm and quality of life; as a living example of what's best in America.
He wishes to dedicate his experience and entire effort to this Initiative challenge, which he believes to be a
once in a lifetime opportunity for himself and present Capitol Hill residents to give back to the community,
and, to create a world class architectural destination. In doing so, life on the Hill will become an ever
increasingly enriching social, and, economically rewarding experience.
For more information on this Initiative, or, how to participate in it's development, Mr. Kessler can be
presently reached in Florida at 954 431 7428, or, through Mr. Philip Beaumont, at 202 974 5650.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 10, 1998
Dr. Miguel Kamat
98061 Gable Ridge Terrace
Rockville, MD 20850
Dear Dr. Kamat:
Thank you very much for your letter and materials on
the important work you are doing. I have brought them to the
attention of the First Lady and others here working on
women's health.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
R
9806I Gable Ridge Terrace
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: (301)827-2968 (W)
(301)947-3155 (H)
FAX: (301)947-3155
January 30, 1998
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff
Office of the First Lady
Old Executive Office Building
Washington DC 20503
Dear Ms. Verveer:
I am writing, at the suggestion of Tamra Bentsen, to request you
to please ensure that the enclosed interview of mine on the
'Underserved' reaches the desk of the First Lady. I work closely
with Tamra, Roseanne Domenici and others in the National Race for
the Cure here in Washington.
I am a radiologist, specialized in Mammography, and very involved
with the Race, where I serve on the Communications and Grants
Committees and as Medical Advisor to the International Committee.
I have a special interest in the 'Underserved' and in fact spoke
on this theme at our Grants Awards Luncheon this past Wednesday.
For some years now, I have been very active in the field of
health education and communications regarding breast and prostate
cancer, speaking and writing on the subject to a variety of
audiences.
I am also an active Democrat - and in fact got to know Tamra and
her husband, Texas Congressman Ken Bentsen, during the elections
last year when I volunteered to help in his reelection campaign.
At the time I lived in Houston, and was actively engaged in
helping the Clinton-Gore Coordinated Compaign effort, and several
judicial campaigns. Currently, I serve as Chair of the
Communications Committee of the Maryland Democratic Party, and am
attempting to help the DNC with Latino and Portuguese outreach.
Thank you once again for bringing the enclosed interview and
articles to the attention of the First Lady. I hope to hear from
you in the near future.
With best wishes,
Miguel Kamat
Miguel R. Kamat MD, MPH
9806I Gable Ridge Terrace
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: (301)947-3155
(301)827-2968
January 30, 1998
The Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton
First Lady of the United States
The White House
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
I was so pleased when I learned that in the President's recent
Radio address on breast cancer you stressed how important it was
for us to "reach women who, because of income, language or
cultural barriers, are the least likely to get mammograms." I
wanted to share with you an interview (enclosed) I gave in
October's issue of the magazine Diagnostic Imaging (Breast Center
Management supplement) in which I stressed this very point, that we
have to reach the underserved if we are to make true inclusive
progress in decreasing mortality rates from breast cancer,
realizing that the underserved are not synonymous with the poor,
but include, in addition, those who face language and cultural
barriers, the elderly and rural women with inadequate access to
mammography services. I thought you might be happy to know that
there are folks doing work in this area!
I am a radiologist, specialized in breast cancer, and very active
in the area of communications and public health (please see CV).
I have tried in particular to work with linguistic minorities in
this country, using some of my languages - I speak Portuguese,
Spanish, German, French, Italian, Arabic and some Japanese.
I am an active Democrat in the last election in Houston, with
Clinton-Gore, Congressman Ken Bentsen's reelection and several
other campaigns, and currently with the Maryland Democratic Party
(I chair their communications committee) and the DNC (helping
with Latino and Portuguese outreach). Given my background in
communications, languages, writing and public health issues,
especially breast cancer, and my belief in this Administration, I
would be very happy to help you or your staff with presentations,
background briefings, writing or any outreach work in these
areas. Please let me know if there is anything I could do to
help. I live in Rockville, MD and may be reached at the above
numbers.
Once again, may I say how proud I am of you and the President,
and of all you do for our country,
With every good wish,
Miguel R. /Camat
Miguel R. Kamat MD, MPH
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40 to 49 than it is for women aged 50
to 69."
TRENDS IN BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL BY RACE AND YEAR
However, the marginal cost per
OF DIAGNOSIS, U.S., 1960-92
year of life saved for women in their
40s is similar to that of other accept-
ed medical prevention and treatment
Relative survivali (%)
programs, including screening for
Race
1960-63
1970-73
1974-76
1980-82
1986-92
and treatment of hypertension, coro-
White
63%
68%
75%
77%
85%
nary artery bypass surgery, and
African-American
46%
51%
63%
66%
70%
hemodialysis for renal disease, Sick-
les said.
Source: American Cancer Society
Another issue discussed was the
cost-effectiveness of mammographic
screening of all women.
tant locations for mammography.
American group can result in partner-
"There is no clear consensus on
Hispanics. Some Hispanic wom-
ships with the community, which
the optimal breast cancer screening
en are fearful of undergoing a breast
might result in more timely cancer
strategy," said Dr. Karen Lindfors, a
examination for cultural reasons, and
control interventions.
professor of radiology at the Univer-
may be unable to afford screening
"Building and sustaining these
sity of California, Davis. "Guidelines
mammography.
partnerships takes time and thought-
advocated by the American Cancer
Migrant workers. Many of these
ful exploration of issues and concerns
Society (annual screening for all
women are uncomfortable asking
to develop mutual trust and respect,"
women after age 40) are the least
their employers about healthcare ser-
the study found. "Both cancer centers
cost-effective. The most cost-effec-
vices, including screening mammog-
and tribal communities can benefit by
tive strategy that includes women in
raphy, even though it may be avail-
recognizing that shared power, as a
their 40s is annual screening from age
able. Lack of transportation is often a
reciprocal value, can benefit the
40 to 49, with biennial screening after
problem.
whole."
age 50."
The elderly. Many live on fixed
Although each group represents a
incomes and cannot afford mammog-
small portion of the total number of
Reaching underserved
raphy. Transportation is also often a
women who fail to undergo regular
problem. Many of these women fear
screening, in combination they may
takes sensitivity to
that if cancer is found, the treatment
represent a substantial population-
may be as debilitating as the disease,
perhaps up to half of all eligible
cultural differences
which further dissuades them from
women, Kamat said. Breast centers
undergoing screening. Elderly women
have an obligation to encourage these
BREAST CENTERS MAY BE SHIRKING
are aware that at best, screening will
women to undergo regular mammog-
their ethical responsibility and miss-
detect cancer near the end of their life-
raphy, even if there is no financial
ing out financially if they fail to tar-
time and treatment may not prolong
benefit for the centers.
get underserved populations for
their lives.
"One of the problems is that little
screening mammography. Unless the
Native Americans. Many older
research has been done to aggregate
women who compose that population
Native American women have a neg-
them as a whole," Kamat said. "It's
are encouraged to undergo screening,
ative attitude about screening mam-
hard to put numbers together and
compliance may never surpass the
mography based on previous experi-
say that a certain percentage of
current low levels.
ences or past lack of availability of
rural, elderly, and black women are
The underserved are not synony-
screening.
underserved. I'd say that between
mous with racial minorities, noted Dr.
"Screening programs can be tai-
one-third and one-half of women
Miguel Kamat, a Washington, DC,
lored to each group," Kamat said.
over age 40 could be categorized as
radiologist and a member of the
"For rural women, teleradiology
underserved."
American Cancer Society's National
would make the service more avail-
What might be done to reach these
Task Force on Cancer in the Poor and
able. For Native Americans, home-
groups? Teleradiology may eventual-
Underserved.
care professionals could go to the
ly make screening more available to
"There are minorities who are not
reservations to provide screening
rural women, and Medicare could
underserved and there are under-
mammography. The key word here is
cover the cost of screening elderly
served who are not minorities. The
acculturation: being culturally and
women annually instead of biennially.
latter include the elderly and people
linguistically sensitive, and tuning in
Despite the moral imperative to
in rural populations," Kamat said.
to the feelings of the community."
reach out to the underserved, breast
Kamat's assessment of various
Studies bear that perspective out.
centers are missing the boat, in part
underserved populations includes the
A 1995 study by the American Can-
because reimbursement is so low,
following:
cer Society (Cancer [suppl] 1996;78:
Kamat said.
Rural women. Many live far
1633-1637) concluded that careful
"I don't think breast centers are
from medical services and are reluc-
prioritization, resource allocation,
that interested in the underserved," he
tant or find it difficult to travel to dis-
and a commitment to the Native
said.
MIGUEL R. KAMAT MD, MPH
9806I Gable Ridge Terrace, Rockville MD 20850
(301)947-3155
U.S. citizen Age: 36
Miguel Kamat is a dynamic young physician, who has accomplished
much in his chosen field of breast cancer. As a clinician and
mammographer, trained in public health, he has taken a lead in
public education regarding breast cancer, especially among
underserved communities, speaking and writing extensively in
English, Spanish and Portuguese. Coming from a bicultural
Portuguese and Indian background, he speaks several languages.
His work in promoting mammography, both in the United States and
internationally, has been featured in several US, Portuguese,
Spanish and Indian print and television media.
Mammography & Public Health training
Physician; residency - Radiology, Fellowship - Mammography
Masters in Public Health (Health Policy) from Harvard University
Health Communications skills
Strong written and oral communication skills: has written for
Texas Cancer News, Cancer Currents and other news periodicals;
has spoken to womens groups & media about breast cancer and
Womens' Health in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Work featured
in Harvard Public Health Review, o Jornal, American College of
Radiology Bulletin, Goa Today, News India, India Abroad, Indo-
American News etc.
SENIOR POSITIONS: member, Board of Directors, & Chair Cancer
Detection Committee (Montgomery), American Cancer Society;
Medical Advisor, International Committee, & member,
Communications committee, National Race for the Cure; Chair
Clinical Standards Subgroup, Jt. Federal Telemedicine Working Grp
International expertise & Languages
Speaks 7 foreign languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese,
German, French, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, and some Turkish and
Russian. Training in International Public Health & Development
at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. International work in
mammography featured in Harvard Public Health Review & the widely
read magazine Goa Today (cover interview).
Political experience
Chair, Communications Committee, Maryland Democratic Party.
Board of Directors, Rockville/Mid-County Democratic Breakfast
Club. Assisting Democratic National Committee (DNC) with Latino,
Portuguese outreach and possibly, communications. Attended
course in communications at DNC night school (1997).
Very active in Campaign '96: Clinton-Gore Coordinated Campaign,
Congressman Ken Bentsen (25th District) reelection and several
judicial races in Texas, Precinct Coordinator in Houston.
3.27.96
Doctors from Goa promote Women's Health
tors," said Dr. Miguel Kamat.
BY LURDES C. DA SILVA
Thus, it is very important that women who
The most common type of cancer among
are 40 years or older have mammograms every
American women is breast cancer and in the state
year because a tumor could be detected when it
of Massachusetts alone it accounts for 32% of
is very small-long before it becomes readily
cases-up from 29% in 1982.
apparent as a lump-with a much better chance
Dr. Miguel Rodrigues e Correia-Kamat, a
Fellow in Mammography and Breast Imaging
SANJOANINAS 96
of being cured.
Asked about signs or symptoms a woman
at Faulkner Hospital in Boston, is actively in-
should look for, he answered "Hopefully, you
volved in spreading awareness on the importance
should not have any if you go regularly for a
of mammography in detecting breast cancer. He
mammogram; however, the most common sign
is not alone in his mission since he has the sup-
is a lump, which in most cases is benign. If it is
port and help of his sister, Dr. Brinda Analise
cancerous, it may be accompanied by changes
Rodrigues-Kamat, a Pathologist specializing in
in the skin, redness or thickening, enlarged lymph
women's pathology at Mount Auburn Hospital,
nodes under the arm pit and sometimes skin le-
Cambridge. They both hold degrees in Public
sions or discharge."
Health from Harvard University.
The fear that most people have about
Together, they are getting out the very impor-
mammography is regarding radiation, but accord-
tant message that breast cancer is a grave public
ing to Dr. Miguel Kamat the breasts are not sen-
health hazard, which could be detected early,
sitive to it beyond the age of 35. He feels that
through self-examination of the breasts and regu-
mammography has a very bright future in the
lar mammography. With this in mind, they have
Dr. Miguel Kamat and Dr. Brinda Kamat at 0 Jornal.
current primary care oriented environment, as it
given several lectures throughout the world, in-
is relatively inexpensive, cost-effective, and has
cluding Goa, Bombay, Germany and England.
way. I think that is because of his background in
in that it prevents the development of more ad-
a preventive care oriented focus.
As a matter of fact, Dr. Miguel Kamat has spent
History. You need a broad view to understand
vanced malignancy by detecting it early. "While
where you are but you also need a narrow view
there are some risk factors that we have identi-
GOA AND THEIR PORTUGUESE
a month at the Universidade Nova, Hospital de
Santa Maria e Hospital Pulido Valente-all in
to take you to the next step. We hope to have
fied for breast cancer such as significant family
BACKGROUND
more projects together.
history (mother or sister), cancer in the opposite
Lisbon.
Dr. Miguel Kamat, who speaks Portuguese,
breast and late childbearing, the majority of breast
The Kamats are originally from Goa-for-
According to Dr. Brinda Kamat, the two are
presently "collaborating on a symposium to be
Spanish, German, French, Italian and Arabic, is
cancers occur in women without any risk fac-
CONTINUES ON PAGE 34
presented in Goa. It will be a combination of ra-
currently working with the American Cancer
diology and pathology and its main goal is to
Society to produce a video about breast cancer
spread the idea on breast cancer awareness and
in Portuguese. He has given lectures at União
new techniques not just to different colleagues
Continental Portuguesa-Harvard, Coimbra Club,
and colleges, but also to the public." In India,
Brown University, University of Massachusetts
Dollar Depot $
100, breast cancer is the most common type of
at Dartmouth, Portuguese Genealogical and His-
torical Society and Portuguese Channel and
cancer among women.
The success of the team work of brother and
hopes to develop other materials in Portuguese.
Veja o que OS nossos clientes consideram "A Melhor Loja do Dólar"
sister relies on the fact that "we complement each
BREAST CANCER PREVENTION
other because we are so different," stated Dr.
Brinda Kamat. "I have a very detailed scientific
Mammography, while it does not prevent
Para todas
Rebuçados
approach. and he sees things in a very general
breast cancer, is a form of preventive medicine
Doctors from Goa promote Women's Health
FROM PAGE 33
Dr. Brinda Kamat(at left) in Goa. At right, Dr. Miguel Kamat at the Goa Medical College.
merly a Portuguese territory annexed by India in
According to Dr. Kamat the issue of occupa-
Nowadays, many families can still trace their
1961.
tion/independence was a very complex situation.
Portuguese lineage and roots to Europe. "Since I
Dr. Miguel Kamat came to the United States
At the time, India was ruled by a Democracy
was bom at a time India was taking over Goa,
in 1978. His interest in History and Portuguese
while Portugal was under a dictatorship. "This
my parents thought it would be nice to use our
cultural background influenced him to pursue a
raised questions of morality. How can you take
Indian name; hence, he researched church records
BA in History at Dartmouth College and write a
the side of a dictatorship 5000 miles away?"
and found the name Kamat. Our father is
thesis on 16th century Portuguese maritime his-
Rodrigues not Kamat."
tory. At one point, he considered doing some re-
search about Portuguese medical history and
Portugal, Brazil, Goa and the vast maritime
Garcia da Orta.
According to Dr. Kamat, "The Portuguese
Empire-magic casements opening wide
culture in Goa is a 'cultura vivante." It is present
By DR. MIGUEL RODRIGUES E CORREIA-KAMAT
in every aspect of everyday life, from basic struc-
tures to the way people dress. For instance, wid-
Portuguese studies generally tend to be
Rémy, a 16th century French traveller, to
ows dress in black and brides wear white unlike
under emphasized in the contest of Latin
exclaim "He who has seen Goa need not see
American and Iberian scholarship, which is
Lisbon".
the Hindus, who consider white and red mourh-
usually weighted toward its Spanish
The Portuguese Empire attained its apogee
ing and nuptial colors, respectively.
component
in the wonderful exuberance of 16th century
The similarities between Portugal and Goa
However Portuguese speaking countries
Lisbon. Imports of exquisite brocades and
are numerous: people kiss on both cheeks when
play a key role in today's world-Portugal is
jewelry produced a realignment of political
they meet; play the Portuguese guitar and sing
an active member of the European Union;
power, for every nation was impelled to
Brazil is in the Mercosur, and the global girdle
envious emulation by the sight of heavily laden
fados; prepare Portuguese dishes; have large
of Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Goa, Timor
carracks bringing fabulous cargoes into Lisbon
weddings; live a laid-back lifestyle and take si-
and Macao share a common Portuguese
harbor.
estas. Each village has a church, which is very
heritage. It is hoped therefore that the following
characteristic of Goa and quite different from the
brief historical review will enkindle a desire
THE WESTERN HALF OF THE EMPIRE
Mainland. Churches, that by law are still the tall-
to learn more of this legacy.
When the Portuguese under Pedro Alva-
The three points that anchored this vast
res Cabral landed in Brazil in 1500, they called
est buildings in town, are white-washed every
seaborne empire were Portugal in the north,
it the Island of the True Cross, not realizing it
year as it was customary under Portuguese rule.
Brazil in the west and Goa in the east,
was actually a vast continent! Later they began
Close to 50% of the I million residents follow
constituting an enormous triangle that
to appreciate the commercial properties of the
the Catholic religion and most names are of Por-
encompassed and controlled vast stretches of
new land, principally Brazil-wood, which was
tuguese origin: Fátima, António, José, Isabel and
ocean, which was the key to the Portuguese
very useful in the textile industry because of
empire establishment.
its scarlet dye, and the sugar industry which
Ana Maria, among others.
The territorial situation of the Portuguese,
called-for ample land and the available cheap
India is very respectful of Catholic Churches,
their disposition and skill in cartography had
labor. Hence interlopers like the French who
especially of Basílica de Bom Jesus, the oldest
shaped them into a maritime nation which had
also had a valuable textile industry were
basilica East of Rome, which was built to en-
been fired by a spirit of exploration fostered
destroyed by an armada dispatched from Por-
by Prince Henry the Navigator. In rapid
tugal in 1530.
shrine the miraculously preserved body of São
succession Madeira (1419), the Azores (1439)
Thereafter the entire coast was parcelled
Francisco Xavier.
and Cape Verde (1456-60) were discovered,
out into hereditary captaincies on lease in lieu
"Even though not everyone speaks Portu-
followed by Bartholomeu Dias' rounding off
of money, but in 1549 the Crown stepped in.
guese, people still have a Portuguese way of
the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, Vasco da
establishing a formal Governor-Generalship
speaking and thinking. It's very hard to express
Gama's voyage to India in 1498 and Pedro
in Porto Seguro, thus bringing political
Alvares Cabral's arrival in Brazil in 1500.
statehood to Brazil. It was the imaginative
in words There is a local language called
ambiance of Brazil that caused Daniel Defoe
Konkani, which is much more soft spoken than
THE EASTERN HALF OF THE EMPIRE
to create his famed Robinson Crusoe.
the neighboring Indian languages. There are so
The Portuguese were a crusading nation
many Portuguese words in it. Some examples
continuing in the East the momentum which
CONCLUSION
are balcão for balcony and pão for bread," said
had freed the Iberian peninsula from Moslem
The 16th and 17th centuries were the age
Moorish control. Now it was the spice trade
of mariners and their discoveries. The
Dr. Miguel Kamat.
that had to be wrested from Moslem hands.
Portuguese in establishing their global
His sister stated, "When growing up I could
For the Portuguese, the economic and religious
maritime empire contributed immeasurably to
see the different ways between Goa and the rest
motivation were closely intertwined.
the mosaic of European civilization.
of India, I didn't fully understand them until we
It was Afonso de Albuquerque who was
Portuguese speaking communities and nations
went to Portugal and saw the similarities."
the real founder of the Portuguese Empire,
continue to play an active role in today's world.
conquering Goa in 1510 and linking together
epitomizing the tribute paid by the national
OCCUPATIONAINDEPENDENCE OF GOA
thirty Portuguese colonies between Persia and
16th century poet laureate Luis de Camões:
China with squadrons based in Goa Golden
Goa, the capital of the Portuguese Empire in
Goa, the Rome of the Orient, served henceforth
Não vos hão de faltar, Gente Famosa
the Orient, was conquered by Afonso de Albu-
as the seat of the Eastern Empire-the
Honra, valor e fama gloriosa!
querque in 1510. The territory, about 250 miles
viceroyalty, the patriarchate and innumerable
You were never wanting in honor, famous race
religious houses were based here, which led
nor valor nor glorious renown.
South of Bombay, was anacxed by India in 1961.
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Dr. Miguel Kamat
centros están en proceso alrededor del país,
Harris County
y el jurado está afuera todavía, pero pronto
Medical Society
se asocia
El Día
Houston
lo sabremos.
Academy of
Medicine
Acerca del Autor: Miguel R. Kamat, M.D. M.P.H.
Imágenes de Resonancia Magnética
Texas Medical
es un radiólogo en Houston que se especializa
MRI también se aplican al seno, especial-
Center
Executive
en Captación de Imágenes del Seno, quien está
mente para evaluación de implantes para
Offices
enfrenta
interesado en temas de salud pública y cáncer
integridad. Todos probablemente estén
133
del seno. Es miembro del Advisory Board of the
familiarizados con la MRI porque tiene
M.D. Anderson
Boulevard
MONTEVIDEO, EFE.- Prepar
American Center Society en Houston.
numerosos usos dentro del cuerpo. Ahora
dos decenas de mamader
Segunda y última parte
hasta existe un ián especial para el seno y
(biberones) al día, cambi
Y ahora, algunas nuevas menos comun-
creo que tenemos uno en nuestro propio
treinta pañales, lavar ropa S
mente empleadas, pero muy estimulantes
estado de Texas.
parar, atender los llantos por
técnicas en el campo de captaciones de imá-
Finalmente, un nuevo instrumento de
general simultáneos, y sobrev
genes del seno.
biopsia llamado "Mammotoime" está cau-
a la experiencia son algunos
Gamagrama con contraste de material
sando una ráfaga de agitación entre los cír-
los desafíos que afrontan
radioisótopo, una prueba que utiliza isóto-
culos radiológicos, es un aparato especial
socios de la Asociación
pos radioactivos, está basada en la premisa
para biopsia el cual acertadamente puede
Apoyo a Gemelares Múltipl
que el cáncer del seno acumula el isótopo
tomar varias muestras de una zona minúscu-
DR. MIGUEL KAMAT.
del Uruguay.
(un compuesto de tecnecio, un agente farma-
la mientras que una aspiradora anexa rápi-
El grupo, de recien
céutico que se usa muy comunmente en
damente aspira las muestras centrales fuera
que constituye el campo de captaciones de
creación, reúne a unos ochen
medicina), mientras que las condiciones
del seno. ¡Espérela pronto en un hospital
imágenes del seno. Es un campo excitante, y
padres de trillizos y cuatrilliz
benignas no. Esta técnica ha estado
grande cerca de usted!
esperamos que una apreciación de las
y lo preside Cristina Arme
disponible por algún tiempo ya para estudi-
Bueno, espero que este resumen breve
varias posibilidades lo hagan un paciente
madre de las trillizas Micae
ar el coraón, pero las aplicaciones al seno
le haya dado a usted, el lector, una idea de la
mejor informado durante su próxima visita a
Mariana y Camila, de ocho añ
son relativamente nuevas. Pruebas de multi-
extensiva variedad de equipo diagnóstico
su centro del seno.
"Sólo las personas que h
vivido la experiencia de ten
No hay piedras semipreciosas
varios hijos en un mismo par
saben las dificultades que e
representa", afirmó.
Armele aseguró que "ca
no te alcanzan las manos pa
ni mujeres semiembarazadas
tratar de atender todo lo q
necesitan los hijos, sobre to
en los primeros años de vida
siempre parece poco el tiem
RIO DE JANEIRO, Reuter La
la sede, localizado en el ele-
Ningún país del mundo
Stern. En este país están la
que se les brinda".
fortuna del joyero más famoso
gante sector de Ipanema, en Río.
tiene tantos tipos diferentes de
mitad de sus joyerías, con un 70
Los integrantes de la a:
de Brasil, H. Stern, aumenta ráp-
Se pueden encontrar tien-
piedras preciosas como Brasil.
por ciento de los ingresos de la
ciación de prolíficos se reún
idamente.
das de H. Stern en Estados
Este país cuenta con la produc-
compañía.
mensualmente con una psicó
Es que cada vez son más las
Unidos, el Caribe, la mayoría de
ción mundial de cerca del 90 por
Los brasileños son los que
ga, experta en el asunto de
brasileñas que pueden pagar
los países de América del Sur,
ciento de las aguamarinas, 75
compran el 80 por ciento de sus
hijos múltiples, para tratar
TEXAS CANCER NEWS
WINTER 1996
Breast imaging
Exciting approaches to breast cancer
Breast Cancer, that scourge of
radiation, can also be helpful
as a matter of fact, the
Magnetic Resonance
public health planners, is still
in the work-up of a lump, or
majority are benign, and by
Imaging (MRI) is also being
#1 among cancers in women
to better examine dense breasts
studying the shape, size,
applied to the breast, especially
in this country and abroad.
in young women.
number and distribution of
to evaluate breast implants for
Although, according to the
Ultrasound is also used to
calcifications appearing on the
integrity. Everybody is
latest statistics, the overall
guide interventional
probably familiar with MRI
mortality rate has dropped, the
procedures in the
because it has numerous uses
death rate is still on the rise
breast, such as
within the body. Now there is
among African-American
aspiration of cysts
even a special breast magnet,
women. But the good news is
(which makes you
and I believe we have one in
that there are exciting, new
feel better), or core
our very own state of Texas!
diagnostic tests available
biopsies. A core
Finally, a new biopsy
which, when combined with
biopsy is a procedure
instrument called the
time-tested screening methods
wherein a very small
Mammotome is causing a
like mammography, constitute
piece of a lesion (the
flurry of excitement among
a comprehensive and effective
core) is obtained
radiological circles - it is a
diagnostic approach to this
with a fine needle
special biopsy device that can
dreadful disease.
through a single skin
accurately obtain several
Mammography
puncture hole and
samples from a tiny area while
done under local
Mammography, of course,
an attached vacuum whisks the
anesthesia to
is still the mainstay of early
core sample out of the breast.
breast cancer detection.
minimize pain. It
Expect it soon at a large
does not involve
Typically, two x-rays of each
hospital near you!
breast are taken, sometimes
surgery, hospitaliza-
tion or immobiliza-
Miguel Kamat, MD
Well, I hope this brief
supplemented by additional
summary has given you, the
special views which aid in
tion of any sort, and
reader, a feel for the sweeping
detection and localization of
provides useful information as
mammogram, the radiologist
variety of diagnostic tools
lesions within the breast tissue.
to whether a lesion is benign
comes to a decision as to their
constituting the field of breast
It is very important to be
or malignant. This informa-
nature.
imaging. It is an exciting field,
regular with your mammo-
tion is very helpful to the
And now, some newer, less
and an appreciation of the
gram, annually after age 50,
surgeon, should he be plan-
commonly used, but very
various possibilities will
and once within two years
ning an operation.
exciting techniques in the field
hopefully make you a better
between ages 40 and 50, and
Stereotaxis
of breast imaging..
informed patient on your next
to combine this health-
Sestamibi Scintimammog-
visit to the breast center.
Stereotaxis is a form of
promoting practice with an
mammographic visualization
raphy, a test using radioactive
About the author:
annual physical and monthly
wherein, with the help of a
isotopes, is based on the
breast self-examination.
premise that breast cancers
Miguel R. Kamat M.D.,
computer and using geometric
principles, very fine calcifica-
accumulate the isotope (a
M.P.H. is a Radiologist in
Breast Ultrasound
tions can be localized, and a
compound of technetium, a
Houston specializing in Breast
Having studied your
needle used to either sample
pharmaceutical agent which is
Imaging, who is interested in
mammogram, your radiologist
them, or to facilitate their
used very commonly in
public health issues and breast
may perform an ultrasound for
cancer. He is a member of the
a variety of reasons. He or she
removal by the surgeon.
medicine), whereas benign
conditions would not. This
Advisory Board of the
may wish to determine
Again, this procedure is done
under local anesthesia to
technique has been available
American Cancer Society in
Houston.
whether a lesion is a cyst (not
minimize pain and in an
for some time to study the
of great clinical concern unless
outpatient setting, and it does
heart, but applications in the
it is causing you discomfort)
breast are relatively new.
or solid (which may require
not actually involve surgery.
further work-up, depending
While on the subject of
Multicenter trials are going on
calcifications, I would like to
around the country, and the
on its features on ultrasound).
reassure our readers that not
jury is still out, but we shall
Ultrasound, a safe technique
soon know
not involving exposure to
all calcifications are malignant;
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Brinda, M.P.H.'89, said she
63
and her younger brother are well-
Promoting Health in India
suited to working together on,
improving breast cancer screening
and care in India. Miguel, the radi-
ologist, pushes the value of screen-
ing, the need for mammography
machines, and the importance of
reading mammograms correctly.
Brinda, a pathologist at Mount
Auburn Hospital in Cambridge,
focuses on the next step: the correct
interpretation of a biopsy after the
mammogram has found something
suspicious.
Brinda says she and her broth-
er also fit well together tempera-
mentally. "We have very different
ways of approaching a subject,"
she says. She tends to home in, spe-
cialize. He tends to take in more of
the big picture. Together, they hit
the right balance, Brinda says.
Health care is a tradition in the
Kamat family. Miguel and Brinda's
Dynamic duo: Brinda (M.P.H.'89) Kamat and brother Miguel (M.P.H.'91)
grandfather trained in England and
was the superintendent of a leprosy
hospital in Bombay. They also have
Nothing has quite the staying
a sister, Janine, who is an anesthesi-
mogram or follow-up biopsy,
power of a myth.
India's medical system is on the
ologist at the Massachusetts Eye
Just ask Brinda and Miguel
whole not well-prepared to deal
and Ear Infirmary in Boston.
Kamat. Over the past five years,
with the rising breast cancer rate,
this brother-sister team has taken
says Kamat, a diagnostic radiolo-
We have very different ways
time off from their clinical duties to
gist at the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in
return to their native India where
Houston and formerly a fellow in
of approaching a subject,
they lecture at medical schools, lead
mammography at the Faulkner-
says Brinda.
grand rounds, give press interviews,
Sagoff Breast Imaging and Diag-
and meet with government officials
nostic Center in Boston. The situa-
Brinda was the first, however,
in an effort to raise public aware-
tion is fueled by widely held beliefs
to get public health training.
ness and upgrade their country's
that technology-oriented Western
Originally interested in obstetrical
breast cancer services. But, despite
medicine is misguided and that
and gynecological pathology,
evidence that the disease is on the
public health spending should be
Brinda said she also had an abiding
rise, many people still believe that
targeted at infectious disease con-
interest in women's health issues
"this is not an Indian problem."
trol. It was a controversial decision,
more generally. "I was looking to
"We want to dispel the myth
Miguel notes, when the health min-
broaden my interest in medicine,"
that the only people at risk for
ister in Goa, the Kamats' home
she says. Two years after she grad-
breast cancer are people in Western
state in southern India, budgeted
uated, Miguel followed his sister's
countries," says Miguel, M.P.H.'91.
for a mammography machine.
example. He says his public health
With just a handful of breast
The "politically correct" posi-
training is directly relevant to his
imaging machines operating in the
tion is to spend money on diseases
interest in dealing with breast can-
entire country, few programs to
primarily associated with poverty,
cer in India: he credits it with mak-
encourage women to get routine
he says. "It was a very courageous
ing him sensitive to the epidemio-
exams, and little expertise in
political decision on the behalf of
logic background of disease trends
interpreting the results of a mam-
the government."
as well as taking a systematic
approach to treatment. "You can
about mammography, which is cur-
is inclined at this point to return to
think of breast cancer mammogra-
rently viewed as a diagnostic tool
India permanently. Brinda noted
phy as a mini-health-care system,"
after a case of breast cancer has
that while India now has a much
says Miguel.
been identified, rather than as a
larger middle-class and the ameni-
screening tool.
ties that go with it, the country's
India's medical system is, on
Brinda is currently working
medical infrastructure remains
with Indian colleagues to organize
the whole, not well-prepared
underdeveloped. Thus specialists,
a symposium on radiological and
like the Kamats, who train outside
to deal with the rising breast
pathological correlations in early
of the country on advanced techno-
cancer rate. The "politically
breast cancer diagnosis. She is also
logical instruments do not always
collaborating with former Sloan
have the technological support to
correct" position is to spend
Fellow Rupa Chinai and members
practice their expertise.
money on diseases primarily
of the Indian press to cultivate pub-
Still, Miguel notes, the progress
lic awareness about breast cancer
associated with poverty.
he and Brinda have made in India
and improve health journalism.
shows that "you don't have to be a
Despite their abiding interest in
public health practitioner" to be
Because screening practices
the health affairs of their native
involved in public health.
vary so much, getting a firm handle
country, neither Miguel nor Brinda
on trends in cancer incidence is
always tricky, even in places where
health officials have set up good
cancer registries to record all cancer
cases. But in India, according to
Miguel, almost no information is
available on cancer rates in rural
DeBuono Enters New York Fray
areas. And the cancer registries that
do exist-in the handful of larger
urban areas-only date back to the
Barbara DeBuono doesn't sound or
early 1980s, which is not enough
act like a dictator, but as New York
time to track cancer trends.
State Health Commissioner, she
Still, some evidence exists that
wields the kind of power that many
breast cancer incidence is, indeed,
a tyrant might envy.
on the rise. In Bombay, which has
"We dictate the behavior of the
the country's oldest cancer registry,
health-care providers like you
there were 620 cases of breast can-
wouldn't believe," says DeBuono,
cer recorded between 1964-66,
M.P.H.'84.
which translates into a crude, non-
By cutting back on regulation
age-adjusted rate of 10.9 per
and dismantling the state's unusual
100,000 population. Two decades
hospital rate-setting system,
later, between 1983-87, the crude
DeBuono hopes to change her
rate had increased to 15.8 per
department's dictatorial ways and
100,000 population.
let health-care providers and mar-
Just making sure that Indian
ket forces shape the New York
physicians, researchers, govern-
health-care system. Given a choice
ment health officials, and, ultimate-
between the invisible hand of the
New York State Health Commisioner
ly, the public, are made aware of
market and the heavy hand of regu-
Barbara DeBuono, M.P.H.'84
that kind of information is a big
lation, DeBuono believes the for-
part of what the Kamats are trying
mer, combined with some impor-
ing two decades of Democratic con-
to accomplish. They have both spo-
tant safeguards, makes more sense
trol of the state's executive branch.
ken at medical colleges in India,
in these days of managed care and
The move to Albany was a major
most often at Goa Medical College.
the rise of the HMO.
step up for DeBuono, who had
By giving public talks, press inter-
DeBuono became New York's
been state epidemiologist and then
views and conferring privately with
top health official in February 1995
colleagues, Miguel says he is work-
director of the health department in
after Republican George Pataki was
ing to change the Indian mindset
Rhode Island. Not only is New
elected governor of New York, end-
York's state health department a
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Boston Radiologist Stresses Importance Of Mammogram
BOSTON: ^ Boston radiolo-
Early detection through self ex-
Miguel Rodrigues Kamal, a board
family history (mother or sister).
gist stressed the importance of
amination of the breasts and regu-
certified radiologist with a degree
cancer in the opposite breast and
mammography in defeating the
lar mammography are the only
in Public Health from Harvard.
late childbearing. the majority of
dreadful disease breast cancer.
means of arresting the disease, said
Kamat is currently a Fellow in
breast cancers occur in women
without any risk factors." Kamal
said. Thus it is important that
women have mammogram regu-
larly because mammography can
catch the tumor when it is very
small, long before il becomes
readily apparent as a lump, with
a much better chance of being
cured.
Mammography, while it does
YOUR BODY
not prevent breast cancer, is: n form
ISA
of preventive medicine in that it
Dr Miguel Rodrigues Kanut
prevents the development of more
TEMPLE.
Mammography and Breast Imag-
advanced malignancy by detect-
OUR
ing at the Faulkner Hospital in Bos-
ing it early. The key is therefore
ton.
for a woman to have a
FASHION WEAR,
"Getting out the message is very
mammogram while she feels fine,
ICONS
important that breast cancer is a
not only after she develops a
grave public health hazard, but one
lump.
that we can do something about,"
Kamat is actively involved in
VIEW US IN OUR
said Kamat. With this in mind, he
spreading awareness of the im.
has given several lectures at private
portance of mammography in de-
NEW PREMISES
and teaching government hospitals
lecting breast cancer. Dr Kamal
in Bombay and Goa, where he ad-
speaks several languages includ-
dressed approximately 200 physi-
ing Portuguese, Spanish. German,
cians.
French, Italian and Arabic, which
KHAJANA
Breast cancer is the No. 1 can-
comes in handy in the course of
cer in women, having surpassed
his work. He feels that
cancer of the cervix, both in India
mammography has a very bright
and US. Its incidence increases with
future in the current primary care
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age; young women in their 40s are
oriented environment, as it is rela-
not exempt. "While there are some
lively inexpensive, cost-effective.
OAKTROE ROAD
risk factors that we have identified
and has a preventive enreoriented
ISLLIN
for breast cancer such as significant
focus.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 20, 1998
Ms. Rosalie Kessler
4514 Drummond Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dear Lee:
Thank you very much for your note. I know that you
will be greatly missed at the helm of American Arts Alliance.
Your leadership and commitment have made such a positive
contribution to the arts, the NEA, and citizens' advocacy. I
wish you all the best in all you do.
I know that you will continue to make a significant
contribution to America's cultural life. I hope we will continue
to have opportunities to work together in the future.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
R
ROSALIE KESSLER
4514 Drummond Avenue
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
Telephone: 301 654-4011 Fax: 301 654-5945
February 5, 1998
Dear Friend melanne Colleague,
As you may know, I recently resigned as Executive Director of the American Arts
Alliance. Although I did not have the chance to speak with you before leaving, I want
you to know how much I continue to value your help and friendship.
Over the past 15 years, the Arts Alliance offered me unparalleled opportunities
and none more challenging than this past year when the National Endowment for the Arts
faced the most serious threat in all its history. I am proud to have played a part in
creating and implementing the intense advocacy efforts that resulted in the continuation
of the agency's vital role in supporting the arts in America. Now that the Endowment
seems to be on firm footing, it is an appropriate moment for me to pursue new endeavors.
I am grateful that the Alliance afforded me the chance to work on a myriad of
issues from tax policy to education to the advocacy rights of nonprofits. I remain deeply
committed to the mission of the Arts Alliance and will continue to support its efforts to
advance enlightened federal arts policies.
What I will miss most about leaving the Alliance is the pleasure of working
directly with you on issues of deep importance to the cultural community. It is my hope
that we will stay in touch in the future. For right now, you can reach me at:
Telephone:
301-654-4011
Fax:
301-654-5945
E-mail:
[email protected]
Address:
4514 Drummond Avenue
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
Thanks again for all of your help.
Sincerely,
Lee
Rosalie Kessler
pt was a pleasure working with you. you have been
a terific hole model. my appreciation always
for your Ceadership and committment to the
acts and arts advacacy! Lee
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 20, 1998
Dr. Victor Kugayesvsky
Executive Vice President
Unites States-Kazakhstan Council
2000 L Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Dr. Kugayesvsky:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
the informative materials you provided on Kazakhstan. As you
could deduce from the First Lady's State Department briefing
on her trip, she was most impressed on her visit and hopes for
continued progress in Kazakhstan's building of its market
democracy.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Member Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
United States-Kazakhstan Council
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Board of Directors
Honorary Chairman
Mr. James A. Baker, III
Principal
Baker & Botts, LLP
February 17,1998
Chairman
Mr. Richard H. Matzke
Chairman
Mrs. Hilary Rodham Clinton
Chevron Overseas Petroleum
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President
Bijan Sepasy, Ph.D.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Board Members
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Mr. Charles J. Pitman
President
Amoco Eurasia
Mr. Don Voelte
Senior Vice President
Dear Mrs. Clinton,
ARCO
Mr. Don J. Guenther
Vice Chairman
On behalf of the U.S.-Kazakhstan Council (USKC), I would like to thank you for
Bechtel Group, Inc.
inviting us to the briefing/discussion session you are holding today at the State
Mr. Steven Lamb
Chief Operating Officer
Department.
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Mr. Terry Koonce
President
Your trip this past fall to Central Asia and Kazakhstan, and your personal
Exxon Ventures CIS
expression of interest and support to these several countries provides a powerful
Mr. Dale Jones
force and morale builder to strengthen democratic institutions and to counterbalance
President
Halliburton Co.
the constant gravitational pull of their northern neighbor. I hope the positive results
Mr. Hans Becherer
of such a trip make the long flight hours worthwhile.
Chairman & CEO
Deere & Co.
Mr. M.W. Scoggins
The USKC has as a part of its mission similar goals of promoting democratic
Executive Vice President
Mobil Corporation
institutions via supporting mutually. beneficial economic and business relations
Mr. William Webb
between the USA and Kazakhstan. I thought it might be of some interest for you
President & CEO
Philip Morris International Inc.
to take a few moments to glance through the enclosed publications of the Council
Mr. Larry Anderson
to get an idea of the scope of the Council activities. Possibly in the future we may
Vice President M.E./Eurasia
Texaco International Producing
be of some assistance, especially in the areas of health, including the fearful legacy
Mr. Marty F. Miller
of Kazakhstan use as a nuclear weapons test area, the environment and the children
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UNOCAL Corporation
focused programs. As large and as significant as Kazakhstan is in social, economic,
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and geostrategic terms, so equally sized are the country's internal challenges. The
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Council is increasingly involved with public awareness programs, and mobilization
of private and government resources to address these social problem areas.
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WASHINGTON
March 13, 1998
Mr. David Hume Kennerly
Newsweek
The Washington Post Co.
251 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019-1894
Dear David:
Thank you very much for the wonderful pictures of
Hillary. They are fabulous! I have given her the photos and I
am sure you will be hearing from her.
Thanks and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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DAVID HUME KENNERLY
Dear Melanne,
March 11, 1998
Here's a picture for you from
the State of the Union speech.
I'd appreciate it if you would
pass on the other prints to Mrs. C. this
either going to love the wincing pic, or
want to pill me! Cheers ! Dailk
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 22, 1998
Ms. Kathy Kemper
Coach
INFO '98
Washington Square Bldg.
Suite 1250
1050 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Ms. Kemper: Kathy
Thank you for your letter and invitation to speak at an
INFO '98 breakfast. It was a pleasure to meet you at Karen
and Alan's.
Regrettably, due to schedule constraints, I am unable to
accept your invitation at this time.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Mener Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
JUN 04 '98 01:50PM 2028870988
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time,
June 4, 1998
The Honorable Melanne Verveer
Assistant to the President(First Lady's Chief of Staff)
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Melanne:
I enjoyed meeting you at Karen Ruckman and Alan Pearce's home on Sunday evening. Alan
suggested that I extend an invitation to you to speak at an INFO '98 breakfast. I am the
president and founder of the breakfast series which is attended by senior representatives from
industry, government, business and the media. The group meets to converse with our guest
speaker and discuss pertinent issues. I would like to have Alan introduce you.
The breakfasts are small, collegial groups limited to about 30 guests. We meet regularly in
the LBJ Room of the U.S. Capitol from 8:00a.m. to 9:30a.m. and so far it has been most
interesting and enlightening. You would speak informally (and off the record) for 15-20
minutes, then a roundtable discussion takes place and you would have the opportunity to
answer questions and listen to other viewpoints. The conversations are always high spirited,
interesting and thoughtful.
Regular attendees include senior media people such as Eleanor Clift, Morton Kondracke,
Norm Omstein, Bill Press and Tony Snow. Other guests include business leaders in the
Washington and New York communities. Some of our past speakers have been Supreme
Court Justices Stephen Breyer, Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia, Majority Leader
Trent Lott, Speaker Newt Gingrich, Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, Secretary Donna
Shalala and Art Buchwald to name a few.
We would love to have you join our group. Currently, we are scheduling breakfasts for June,
July and September. The available dates are June 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 and June 30, July 1-3, 7-
10, 14, 15, 17, 21-24, and 28-31. For September, the available dates are 8-11, 15-18, 22-25,
and 29-30. You would be such a highlight to the INFO series -- please give this your
thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Coach K.
Coach Kathy Kemper
INFO Offices
202-887-0979
202-887-0988 fax
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 22, 1998
Ms. Nina Kung
Top Floor
Chinachem Plaza
Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Kung:
Thank you for your letter and information on the China
Initiative and the Chinachem Group and your invitation to visit
the Red Cross or the Women's College.
It is unlikely that Mrs. Clinton will be able to accept
your request due to schedule considerations in Beijing.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
Nina Kung Wang
50
Top Floor, Chinachem Plaza
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Hong Kong
852-2312-6453
June 5, 1998
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton,
I am looking forward to the official state visit that you and the President will make
to China at the end of this month, which will be an important step in Sino-American
relations. Through the Nina Kung China Initiative at Harvard University's John F.
Kennedy School of Government, I have been an active advocate of improved US-China
ties. The programs which I sponsor, including executive programs for senior officers of
the People's Liberation Army and China's National School of Administration and
conferences on a wide range of issues of mutual interest, have received a positive response
from the highest levels of the Chinese leadership as well as from sectors of the United
States government. For your reference, I enclose a report about my Initiative.
As you will see from my resume (enclosed), I am the honorary president of the
Chinese Red Cross Foundation, and am also an honorary professor at the Women's
College of China. Both of these institutions are located in Beijing. The Red Cross
Foundation would be an ideal place for you to visit, because by doing so you could
promote our very beneficial work. I am also aware of your great interest in the economic
and social standing of women around the world, and so I encourage you to visit the
Women's College. I would be happy to arrange a program of activities for you there so
that you could personally meet our extremely talented students, some of whom I am
confident will go on to be leaders in China.
Please contact me if, as I strongly hope, you are interested in visiting the Red
Cross and the Women's College. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will then incorporate
those visits into your schedule. During the next month, I will be in the United States and
can be reached on my cell phone (415-793-6636). Alternatively, my assistants Ms. Au
and Mr. Liang in Hong Kong (number listed above) can also answer any additional
questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Nina Kung
Cc:
Ambassador Robert D. Blackwill, Belfer Lecturer in International Security and
Director of Chinese Executive Programs, John F. Kennedy School of Government;
Ms. Sheila Burke, Executive Dean, John F. Kennedy School of Government;
Mr. Nick Mitropoulos, Executive Director for External Affairs, John F. Kennedy
School of Government;
Ms. Holly Taylor Sargent, Associate Dean for External Affairs, John F. Kennedy
School of Government.
Enclosures:
Resume of Nina Kung;
List of companies in China in which Nina Kung has investments;
Chinachem Group brochure, including paintings by and pictures of Nina Kung;
The China Initiative.
Nina Kung Wang
11 # ÷
Mrs. Nina Kung Wang is Chairlady of the Chinachem Group, which is Hong Kong's
largest private real estate developer. Furthermore, the Group has considerable interests
outside of Hong Kong, in particular, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
These interests range form real estate, technology companies, and industrial facilities.
Mrs. Nina Kung Wang is a Director and substantial shareholder of the following
companies:
1. Genelabs Technologies, Inc., a publicly listed company in the United States;
2. Chelsfield plc, a publicly listed property company in the United Kingdom;
3. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, a publicly listed company in Taiwan; and
4. Young Asia Television.
Mrs. Nina Kung Wang is also associated with the following institutions:
1. John Harvard Fellow of Harvard University
Mrs. Kung Wang is a patron of the Nina Kung China Initiative at Harvard University's
John F. Kennedy School of Government. This program is set up to develop closer
relationships between the United States and China. The Initiative includes faculty
exchanges, seminars, and collaboration on a wide range of issues including the
environment and public health throughout China.
2. Deputy of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
3. Peking University - Advisory Professor
4. Foreign Affairs College, China - Advisory Professor and Honorary Director
5. University of International Business and Economics, China - Professor and Director
6. Women's College of China - Honorary Professor
7. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Honorary Professor
8. Institute of International Relationship, China - Honorary Professor
9. Chinese Red Cross Foundation - Honorary President
10. Chairlady of the Ruxin (Nina's Chinese name) Agricultural Award, a $10,000 Yuan
prize which is granted weekly to one farmer to recognize technological advancements
and achievements in agriculture in China
11. Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong - Vice President and Director
12. Hong Kong Federation of Women - Honorary President
13. Fellow of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award World Fellowship, United Kingdom
14. Trustee of the Heifer International Foundation, United States
15. Special Advisor to the World Federation of United Nations Associations, United
States
List of Chinese Domestic Investment Companies
1. Henan Hong Kong Chinachem Electric Power (GongYi) Co. Ltd.
2. Chinachem Shanghui Industry (Group) Co. Ltd.
3. Qinyang Chinachem Aluminium Co. Ltd.
4. Luohe Chinachem Shuanghui Chemical Packing Co. Ltd.
5. Luohe Chinachem Shuanghui Energy Co. Ltd.
6. Luohe Chinachem Shuanghui Plastic Processing Co. Ltd.
7. Chinachem Shuanghui Packing Engineering Co. Ltd.
8. Luohe Chinachem Shuanghui Refrigerating & Processing Co. Ltd.
9. Henan Shuanghui Wei Chuan Foods Co. Ltd.
10. Luohe Yuguo Food Products Co. Ltd.
11. Shuanghui Hua Yi Food Co. ltd.
12. Beijing City and Township Chinachem Amusement Co. Ltd.
13. Grand Real Estate (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
14. Wugang Chinachem Shuanghui Food Co. ltd.
15. China Township Enterprises Investment & Development Co. Ltd.