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To Carol Edgar from Melanne Verveer (1 page)
09/07/1999
Personal Misfile
001b. letter
To Melanne Verveer from Carol Edgar (1 page)
08/27/1999
Personal Misfile
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 23247
FOLDER TITLE:
[Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "E"]
2013-0534-S
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
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information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
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P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 12, 1999
Oskar Eustis and William Wingate
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903-3226
Dear Mr. Eustis and Mr. Wingate:
Thank you for the invitation for the First Lady to
attend the 1999 Pell Awards for Excellence in the Arts on
April 15, which was forwarded by Senator Reed.
Promoting the arts and recognizing the achievements
of artists is very important to Mrs. Clinton. We do not know
whether Mrs. Clinton's schedule will allow her to accept the
Company's kind invitation. I have forwarded the request to
Patti Solis Doyle, Director of Scheduling for the First Lady.
As plans for the spring are developed, her office will be in
touch.
Very best wishes.
Best wishes,
Much Chief of Staff to
Melanne Verveer
the First Lady
JAN 22 '99 11:32 FR SENATOR REED
TO 94566244
P.03/03
TRINITY
REPERTORY
COMPANY
OSKAR EUSTIS, Artistic Director
WILLIAM P. WINGATE. Managing Director
EUGENE LEE. Resident Designer
January 7, 1999
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Cliaton
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 25000
Dear Mrs. Clinton,
It is our distinct honor to invite you to parricipate in this year's Pell Awards for Excellence in the Arts in
Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, April 15, 1999. The Pell Awards, established in 1997 to mark the
retirement of Rhode Island's esteemed Senator Claiborne Pell, are presented to support the work of national
and local artists and to benefit the Tony-Award winning Trinity Repertory Company.
This year's Pell Awards recipients demonstrate the genuine and lasting connection artists so often make
between their craft and the world around them. This year's Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
will be presented to soprano Beverly Sills who is one of the greatest coloratura sopranos of the twentieth
century. The New England Pell Award will be presented to Pulitzer Prize winning composer Gunther
Schuller. In addition to his many compositions, Mr. Schuller travels the world conducting major ensembles
and served as New England Conservatory's President for over ten years.
Rhode Island Poll Award recipients include Eugene Lee, whose theater set and lighting designs have received
two Tony Awards (Cardide and Sweeney Todd) and have transformed the stage of Saturday Night Live since
its inception. Caldecott winner, writer/illustrator David Macaulay has provided children and adults with
numerous books which give us insight into simple technology and architecture as in his most popular book
The Way Things Work Lastly, painter Bunny Harvey is a recipient of the Rome Prize in painting and her
semi-abstract landscapes are visual masterpieces. Previous award recipients include Jason Robards, Arthur
Miller, Chris Van Allsburg, Lloyd Richards and Paula Vogel.
Our intent is for these awards is to create support and pressure for the continued existence of the National
Endowment for the Arts. and we think in a small way we have been effective. This year we expect every
major politician of the region to attend as well as business, arts and other cultural leaders.
It would be our first hope that you could attend the evening's festivities. If you are unable to arrend, we
hope you'll consider filming a short video tribute to Senator Pell and the award recipients which can be aired
at the event. We know your words in honor of the Senator would make the evening all the more moving for
all of our guests.
One of us can be reached at 401-521-1100 if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your
consideration of our request. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Oskar Eusus
William P. Wingate
Artistic Director
Managing Director
201 WASHINGTON STREET
PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND 02903-3226
PHONE: (401) 621-1100
FAX: (401) 531-0467
E-MAIL:
INFO
@TRINITYREP.COM
WWW.TRINITYREP.COM
JAN 08 '99 12:14
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001a. letter
To Carol Edgar from Melanne Verveer (1 page)
09/07/1999
Personal Misfile
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 23247
FOLDER TITLE:
[Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "E"]
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
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DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
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001b. letter
To Melanne Verveer from Carol Edgar (1 page)
08/27/1999
Personal Misfile
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 23247
FOLDER TITLE:
[Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "E"]
2013-0534-S
ry1631
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1999
Mr. Martin Eichtinger
Director
Austrian Press and Information Service
3524 International Ct.
Washington, DC 20008
Dear Martin:
Thank you for the invitation to your farewell reception
on Wednesday, September 28. I'm sorry I won't be able to
attend but know many will be on hand to lament your
departure. You will be greatly missed! You've made a great
contribution to your country and to advancing the friendship
between our two nations.
Very best wishes to you and Katharin and please stay in
touch.
Sincerely,
men
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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Information Service
3524 International a.
Washington, DC 20008
September 16, 1999
Mr. Martin Eichtinger
Director
Austrian Press and Information Service
3524 International Ct.
Washington, DC 20008
Dear Martin:
Thank you for the invitation to your farewell reception
on Wednesday, September 28. I'm sorry I won't be able to
attend but know many will be on hand to lament your
departure. You will be greatly missed! you've male a great
Very best wishes to you and Katharin and please stay in
contribution
touch.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1999
EMPOWER Foundation
57/60 Tivanond Road
Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand
Dear Empower:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your many
good wishes and the materials about Empower, which were
provided to Mrs. Clinton by Leela de Souza after her visit with
you.
Mrs. Clinton often speaks about the vital work
organizations like Empower are doing to help women in
Thailand. Please accept her admiration for your leadership and
achievements, along with her very best wishes.
You have the great satisfaction of knowing your work
truly matters to so many. Thank you for all you do.
Sincerely,
we
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
September 16, 1999
EMPOWER Foundation
57/60 Tivanond Road
Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand
Dear Empower:
passed on to Mrs. Clinton by Leela de Souza, after her provided visit with you
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your many
good wishes and the materials about Empower, which were
Mrs. Clinton often speaks about the vital work
organizations like Empower are doing to help women in
Thailand. Please accept her admiration for your leadership and
achievements, along with her very best wishes.
You have the great satisfaction of knowing your work
truly matters to so many. Thank you for all you do.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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Former name (EMPOWER Center, since 1985):
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not allowed to register by its center's name, as the Office
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of the National Cultural Commission
suggested that 'the meaning is not appropriate'.
Present Name : EMPOWER Foundation:
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means the foundation to promote opportunity
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for women, was established in July 1994.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 18, 1999
Ambassador Michael Einik
US Embassy, Skopje
Department of State
Washington, DC 20520-7120
Dear Ambassador Einik:
Enclosed are some photos taken with the First Lady
during the President's visit to Macedonia in June. We would be
grateful if you would forward the photos to the right people,
with Mrs. Clinton's compliments.
Mrs. Clinton was so pleased to be able to return to
Macedonia with the President to see firsthand the progress that
is being made during a difficult time. Our thanks to the
embassy staff for their assistance with the visit.
Very best wishes.
Sincerely,
we
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 8, 1999
Gaetana Enders
555 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10021
Dear Ms. Enders:
Thank you for your letter and request to interview the
First Lady for Hola and Hello magazines.
It is not certain when Mrs. Clinton's schedule might
allow her to grant your request. I have forwarded your request
to Marsha Berry, Director of Communications for the First
Lady. If there is an opportunity for Mrs. Clinton to give an
interview in the near future, she will be in touch with you.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Mean
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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Gaetana Enders
555 Park Avenue
New York 10021
212-838-0225
October 25, 1999
Mrs. Melanie Verveer
2125 Leroy Place, N. W.
Washington, DC 20008
Dear Mrs. Verveer,
Bitsey Folger suggested that I write to you to give you more details on Hola and
Hello, the magazines I represent as International Editor.
Hola is the largest Magazine in Spanish worldwide, and it is very popular in the
United States in our large Hispanic community: we estimate that worldwide Hola
has a readership of about 6 million and in the United States possible over 500.000. 500.
Hello, its English partner, is also very popular internationally and here.
I am available for more information, and if you wanted to contact directly Hola
Spain please do so. You can fax Yolanda Rubio in the office of Mr. Edoardo
Sanchez Junco, owner and editor in chief of Hola Magazine. The fax No. is 011-34-
91-3101012
The focus of the magazine, basically directed to women, is the family. women is
issues etc. Were I to be granted the interview I respectfully requested, I think it
would bring Mrs. Clinton closer to our Spanish speaking community and by
appearing in Hola, she would show concern for issues that are very important to
them. Knowing how tight is her agenda, I would try to take as little as possible of
her time.
I sent already various copies of interviews I wrote (including one on Mrs. Clinton
before the election) and I included also my credentials.
I thank you in advance, for considering me for the interview, and I hope to meet
you in Washington were I will be in early December to celebrate Bitsey is birthday.
Sactane
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 7, 2000
Mr. John F. Eisberg
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.
2800 Lasalle Plaza, 800 Lasalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2015
Dear Mr. Eisberg:
Thank you for the information and video about the
National Institute on Media and the Family, which was
forwarded to us by Mike Berman. I have shared the materials
with my colleagues.
Please convey Mrs. Clinton's appreciation for the
Institute's important work to protect children, along with her
best wishes for continued success.
Very best wishes, and thank you for bringing this
initiative to our attention.
Sincerely,
Mean
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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December 20, 1999
PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL
Mike Berman
2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 350
Washington, D.C. 20037
Dear Mike:
Hillary was in town on Friday for a brief fundraising visit sponsored by Vance Opperman. In her
remarks it was clear that she was very concerned about the issue of violence and sexual content on
television and its impact on kids. There is a local group, headed by David Walsh, that is focusing
entirely on this issue. Our firm foundation met with David and we are probably going to fund some
of the startup costs for him. He is a very impressive individual. Unlike some of the other groups on
this subject he does not believe in censorship.
I am enclosing a brief videotape he had submitted to us and a little background on his group that you
may want to circulate to Hilary or her campaign. He might well be an outstanding source of
information on the topic.
Warmest regards.
Yours very truly,
Fun John F. Eisberg
ROBINS KAPLAN, MILLER & CIRESI L.L.P.
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Ms. Kathleen Flynn Peterson
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Dear Ms. Peterson:
As you may recall, I had the opportunity to meet with you and the other members of the
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Foundation for Education, Public Health and
Social Justice, on September 16th. I enjoyed our discussion and appreciate the time you
were able to give to the presentation. Thank you very much.
Several of you in attendance requested some additional information about the Institute
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listened to Marilyn Manson, played Doom
heaping servings of violence, mayhem
for a while and then loaded up their guns.
and degradation.
Rather, the role that media play is in
Today the average American child will
shaping the norms and the norms, in
see over 200,000 violent acts on TV alone
turn, determine the extremes.
by the time high school graduation rolls
No one will argue against the statement
around. Who knows how many simulated
that what happened at Columbine High
murders they will have participated in if
becomes the norm
School was extreme. Unfortunately there
they're "playing" video games like Eric
have always been and there
Harris' favorites? Besides TV, movies and
of
always will be kids drawn
electronic games, many kids spend hours
to extreme behavior. But
and hours listening to music or visiting
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what qualifies as extreme is
web sites that wreak of vulgarity,
related to the definition of
misogyny and hatred.
normal. If normal behavior
The research linking violent media with
is kids treating each other
attitudes and behavior is so overwhelming
with some respect, then the extreme
that few researchers even bother to
might be a verbal outburst, a kick or a
dispute that screen bloodshed has an
punch. But if putdowns and "in your face"
effect on the kids watching it. But what is
behavior is already the norm, then the
the real effect of a steady diet of Jerry
extreme behavior is going to go farther
Springers and video games with slogans
over the edge. As our culture becomes
like "Easier than killing babies with
more and more violent extreme expres-
axes?" In my judgment the most pervasive
sions of violence will inevitably be more
effect is not so much the violent behavior
grotesque.
but rather the culture of disrespect it
In the weeks and months since the tragedy at
That's where the media come in. Who-
creates and nourishes.
Doc
Columbine High School I have done hundreds of
ever tells the stories defines the culture.
The media have redefined how we are
Talk
interviews with journalists from all over the world.
That isn't new. It's been true for thousands
supposed to treat one another. We've gone
The conversations always return to the fundamental
of years. What is new is that during the
from "Have a nice day" to "Make my
question, "Is the media involved as one of the
20th century we have delegated more and
day." And too many of our kids have
causes of this and other similar tragedies?"
David Walsh, Ph.D.
more of the story telling function to mass
learned the lesson. When the norm
I do not believe that media directly
media. Some of the media take the art to
becomes threat and intimidation, then the
caused the murderous rampage in Littleton, CO.
new heights. Too many, however, don't.
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I doubt that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold
Too many specialize in dishing out
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 2, 2000
The Editor
The Washington Times
3600 New York Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Dear Editior:
Your editorial, "Defining Prostitution" (1/21/99) relies on a misinformation campaign that is
distorting the Administration's position on a very important proposed U.N. treaty to stop trafficking in
women and girls.
Contrary to what you state, the United States is supporting a global anti-crime treaty to attack
traffickers. Nothing in the draft treaty would require the United States or any country to weaken its laws on
prostitution, and we would never support any treaty that had such an effect. In fact, at the latest round of
negotiations in Vienna, the U.S. delegation reiterated our strong opposition to prostitution in all its forms.
Also, contrary to your assertion, no vote was ever scheduled for January 17 in Vienna. Indeed, the
treaty language will not be finalized until later this year. Our intent has always been to gather support for an
anti-trafficking protocol that imposes new punishments on the perpetrators and unprecedented assistance to
victims - whether they are sold into prostitution, sweatshop labor, domestic servitude or other exploitative
situations.
Mrs. Clinton surely needs no lecture about the horrors that women in these circumstances endure.
She has met with countless women from the G77 countries and spoken out about their plight. She met with
women in Eastern and Central Europe, who, with tears in their eyes, asked her for help in finding their
daughters and sisters and punishing those who have sold them into modern slavery. In Thailand, she held
teenage girls in her arms who were dying of AIDS that they contracted when they were sold into prostitution.
No one has worked harder than the First Lady to put this issue on the agenda of all governments -
including our own. No administration has done more to combat trafficking. We are taking action to prevent
trafficking, to protect its victims, and punish its perpetrators. We are working with Congress to enact the
strongest possible legislation. We have established a taskforce that is prosecuting traffickers in the United
States and we are engaged in anti-trafficking campaigns with many other countries.
If we fail to enact this treaty because of politics and demagoguery, it will be the countless girls and
women who are victims who will lose. We must not let them down.
Sincerely,
Anda Der
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff
to the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 18, 2000
Ambassador Eric S. Edelman
US Embassy, Helsinki
Italinen Puistotie 14B
Helsinki FIN-00140 Finland
Dear Ambassador Edelman,
Thank you for forwarding the invitation for the First
Lady to participate in the 2ⁿᵈ Baltic Sea Women's Conference
on March 11 in Helsinki. I've notified Ms. Anttila that
regrettably, Mrs. Clinton's schedule will not permit her to
accept. Enclosed is a copy of the letter for your records.
Best wishes and hope all is well in Helsinki.
Sincerely,
Men Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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EMBASSY OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OFFICE OF THE AMBASSADOR
Helsinki, November 26, 1999
Ms. Theresa Loar
Director
The President's Interagency
Council on Women (S/PICW)
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear Ms. Loar:
I am forwarding the enclosed letter of invitation to the
First Lady to chair a Round Table discussion at the Second
Baltic Sea Women's Conference in Helsinki on March 11, 2000,
the focus of which will be on gender equality. Finland's
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Sirkka-Liisa Anttila, called
on me earlier this week to present the letter of invitation
and to urge the First Lady's participation.
We understand that the First Lady and Finnish Foreign
Minister Halonen discussed this invitation at the OSCE
Summit in Istanbul. We (and the Finns) appreciate the
tightness of the First Lady's schedule and how it could be
affected by an electoral campaign. We would nonetheless
hope to have appropriate high-level representation from the
Department at the Helsinki conference in the event the First
Lady is unable to attend.
In addition to the letter to the First Lady, I am enclosing
information from the Finns about the conference.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
W 53h
Eric S. Edelman
Ambassador
Enclosures: As stated
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PARLIAMENT OF FINLAND
Helsinki, 23 November 1999
Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The First Lady
The White House
Dear Ms. Clinton,
On behalf of the International Program Committee I cordially invite you, First
Lady of the United States of America, Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton, to chair a
Round Table discussion at the Gender Equality and the Future - 2nd Baltic
Sea Women's Conference on March 11, 2000 in Helsinki, Finland.
I look forward to welcoming you in Finland and remain
Yours sincerely,
Suiller-
Sirkka-Liisa Anttila
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament
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2nd BALTIC SEA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Appendix 1
Helsinki, Finland, 9-11.3.2000
Background
The First Baltic Sea Women's Conference was arranged in Lübeck, Germany, March 6ᵗʰ
-8th 1997. During the Conference in Lübeck, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of
Finland, Mrs. Kerttu Törnqvist issued on behalf of the Finnish participants an invitation
to the next Baltic Sea Women's Conference in Helsinki in the year 2000.
More than 250 women from all the countries around the Baltic Sea participated in the
first conference. Women representatives from governments, parliaments and non-
governmental organisations gathered together to develop strategies for increasing the
participation of women in politics. The Baltic Sea Women's Conference offered an
opportunity for participants from ten countries to exchange information and opinions
and to form networks between women on different political levels.
The themes of the conference were:
Facts and features
Strategies and perspectives
Networking and lobbying
During the conference these themes were discussed during plenary lectures, panel
discussions, workshops and informal discussions. During the conference an exhibition
on the theme Women in Politics also Was organized. It is not conferences which
guarantee the longterm viability of the interchanges between women in the Baltic region,
but a direct, everyday exchange. The learning process between anti-violence projects in
Germany and Russia, between women research scientists in Scandinavia and the Baltic
region, between lobby groups cast and west of the Baltic region. The conference in
Lübeck was a prelude to the lively exchange of women within the region. The exchange
is a pre-requisite for the expansion of the European Union in an easterly direction.
The resolution of the the conference, which was passed by all the participants. women
politicians from ten states in the Baltic region have made it unequivocally clear that:
Neither state nor confederation can be crafted without women. More women in politics:
Women have an influencing control over the shaping of public life, over the economy,
science and research and the judicature, over public health and over the educational
system. An extended conception of politics such as this requires the co-operation of
parliamentary women's' political initiatives.
More women into politics the conference succeeded in making the mutual concern
public. In the introduction to the 1997 conference report every participant was asked to
make sure that there is an increase in the participation of women in politics in her
country.
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GENDER EQUALITY AND THE FUTURE
The Second Baltic Sea Women's Conference will be arranged in Helsinki, Finland on
9-11.3.2000 . It will bring together more than 300 women for three days of discussion
on gender equality issues.
The First Baltic Sea Women's Conference was arranged in Lübeck, Germany in 1997.
Over 250 women from ten countries took part in it. Representatives from governments,
parliaments and non-governmental organizations gathered together to develop strate-
gies for increasing the participation of women in politics.
Participants were offered the opportunity to exchange information and opinions and to
connect women on different political levels with each other.
The Second Baltic Sea Women's Conference will continue the process that was started
in Lübeck. The program in Helsinki will centre on gender equality. The target groups
include parliamentarians, local and regional politicians, women researchers and repre-
sentatives of non-governmental organisations. We aim to create a meeting place for
decision-making women from municipalities and regions in this area. The conference
will also be a forum for meetings of different expert groups; parliamentarians, munici-
pality council members, ombudsmen, etc.
The Joint Project between the United States and Finland on the promotion of the Status
of Women focuses on the situation in the three Baltic States and is part of a larger
ongoing effort to strengthen women's economic capabilities and to support human
rights. Our Joint Project seminar arranged in Riga in March 1999 can be seen as a
reward of our new partnership, which in the United States is called the Northern Euro-
pean Initiative. The project is the result of long and good cooperation on women's
issues.
In a broader context, it can be seen as a follow-up to the implementation of the Plat-
form of Action of the Beijing conference as well.
The themes in Riga reflected problems women encounter as result of immense socio-
economic and political changes. Violence against and trafficking in women are on the
increase. At the same time,
a major challenge discussed was the support for greater participation of women in the
economy, especially as entrepreneurs in the private sector. A large share of the unem-
ployed are women, and should be provided with means for making a living.
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Along with the projects to be continued on the basis of suggestions made in Riga, more
international conferences are needed to give the issues and cooperation in the regions
visibility, legitimacy and political impetus. The media could play an important part in
sensitizing the public and authorities alike.
The series of meetings will continue on 9-11.3.2000 when women get together in Hel-
sinki for the Gender Equality and the Future - 2nd Baltic Sea Women's Conference. It
will also be an interim step between the conference Women and Democracy at the
Dawn of the New Millennium held in conjunction with the Vital Voices Global Initia-
tive in Reykjavik on 8-10.10.1999; and the conference to be arranged in Lithuania in
2001 to assess the results of implemented projects.
The Second Baltic Sea Women's Conference's Program Committee members who took
part in Reykjavik were impressed by the Vital Voices Round Table chaired by the First
Lady of the United States of America, Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton. The discussion was
an inspiring example of fruitful cooperation between women around the world. Ms.
Hillary Rodham Clinton's belief that we all have an obligation to give something of
ourselves to our community was demonstrated in the discussion.
The International Program Committee, inspired by the Vital Voices Round Table
decided at its planning meeting to invite the First Lady of the United States of America
to a Round Table discussion at the conference. Representatives of Vital Voices Initia-
tive and Ministers of Gender Equality are invited to discuss democracy building and
women's rights in the societies in the Baltic Sea region.
The presence of the First Lady of the United States in a round table discussion would
bring the conference to a worthy and dignified end and lend strong support to demo-
cratic development in the Baltic countries, Poland and Russia and give women cour-
age to take an active role in the political life of their societies.
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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
GENDER EQUALITY AND THE FUTURE
2ⁿᵈ Baltic Sea Women s Conference
Helsinki, Finland, Finiandia Congress Centre
9-11 March, 2000
Welcome to Helsinki and the 2nd Baltic Sea Women's Conference !!!
Gender Equality and the Future is the theme for the 2nd Baltic Sea Women's
Conference to be arranged in Helsinki, Finland 9-11.3.2000, The conference invites
representatives from all countries around the Baltic Sea to Helsinki in March 2000.
The themes of the conference will be:
A SOCIETY WITHOUT SEXUALIZED VIOLENCE
Including the role of the media
WORK AND LIFE A POSSIBILITY FOR ALL
Including elderly people In society
Including immigrant women
A SEA FULL OF LIFE
Agenda 21 and local decisionmaking
Agenda 21 and regional decisionmaking
DIFFERENT PATHS TO GENDER EQUALITY
EU legislation
Follow-up of PFA of Beijing
Mainstreeming
The conference will be a forum for parliamentarians, experts, local and regional politicans,
women researchers and women active in NGOs to meet at national, regional and local
level around the Baltic Sea.
On behalf of the 2nd Baltic Sea Women's Conference Organizing Committee
Sirkka-Llisa Anttila
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Finland
For more information please contact:
Carita Peltonen
or Ritva Bäckstrom
Project director
Secretary of the Network of Finnish
Turku Women's Centre. Nylandsgatan 1
Women Members of Parliament
FIN-20500 Abo/Turku, Finland
FIN-00102 Parliament of Finland, Finland
Tel:
+358 2 2336172
Tel: +358 9 4322670
008
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2ⁿᵈ BALTIC SEA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Appendix 1
Helsinki, Finland, 9-11.3.2000
Background
The First Baltic Sea Women Conference was arranged in Lübeck, Germany, March 6th
-8th 1997. During the Conference in Lübeck, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of
Finland, Mrs. Keritu Tömqvist issued on behalf of the Finnish participants an invitation
to the next Baltic Sea Women's Conference in Helsinki in the year 2000.
More than 250 women from all the countries around the Baltic Sea participated in the
first conference, Women representatives from governments, parliaments and non-
governmental organisations gathered together to develop strategies for increasing the
participation of women in politics. The Baltic Sea Women's Conference offered an
opportunity for participants from ten countries to exchange information and opinions
and to form networks between women on different political levels.
The themes of the conference were:
Facts and features
Strategies and perspectives
Networking and lobbying
During the conference these themes were discussed during plenary lectures, panel
discussions, workshops and informal discussions. During the conference an exhibition
on the theme Women in Politics also was organized. It is not conferences which
guarantee the longterm viability of the interchanges between wamen in the Balúc region,
but a direct, everyday exchange. The learning process between anti-violence projects in
Germany and Russia, between women research scientists in Scandinavia and the Baltic
region, between lobby groups cast and west of the Baltic region. The conference in
Lübeck was a prelude to the lively exchange of women within the region. The exchange
is a pre-requisite for the expansion of the European Union in an easterly direction.
The resolution of the the conference, which was passed by all the participants, women
politicians from ten states in the Baltic region have made it unequivocally clear that:
Neither state nor confederation can be crafted without women. More women in politics:
Women have an influencing control over the shaping of public life, over the economy,
science and research and the judicature, over public health and over the educational
system. An extended conception of politics such as this requires the co-operation of
parliamentary women's political initiatives.
More women into politics - the conference succeeded in making the mutual concern
public. In the introduction to the 1997 conference report every participant was asked to
make sure that there is an increase in the participation of women in politics in her
country.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 25, 2000
Mr. James Egan
23-c Clarinda Park West
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Ireland
Dear Mr. Egan:
Thank you for your letter and invitation for the First
Lady to meet the members of the Smurfit School Rugby Team,
which Ambassador Sullivan forwarded to us.
Regrettably, the First Lady's schedule in November
will not allow her to accept your kind request. But please
accept Mrs. Clinton's congratulations for your team's success,
along with her best wishes.
All the best.
Sincerely,
Mide Chief of Staff to
Melanne Verveer
the First Lady
July 21, 2000
Mr. James Egan
23-c Clarinda Park West
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Ireland
Dear Mr. Egan:
Thank you for your letter and invitation for the First
Lady to meet the members of the Smurfit School Rugby Team,
which Ambassador Sullivan forwarded to us.
in
November
Regrettably, the First Lady's schedule will not allow
her to accept your kind request. But please accept Mrs.
Clinton's congratulations for your team's success, along with
her best wishes.
All the best.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
R
Regul
FL
23-c Clarinda Park West
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
June 12, 2000
Ambassador Michael J. Sullivan
Embassy of the United States of America
42 Eglin Road
Dublin 4
Dear Mr Ambassador,
When we briefly spoke at the May 20th American Women's Club fundraiser you
suggested that I send you this letter outlining my proposal, which you were aware I had
also mentioned to Mr Laurence Crowley. I am an American student pursuing my MBA
at the Smurfit School, UCD (Ireland's national university).
My idea holds that on the eve of the US elections the President, Vice President or
First Lady could be mightily interested in a granting a photo opportunity to a few Smurfit
School MBA students from the team I organized which recently won the 25th annual
International MBA Rugby World Cup hosted by Duke University.
This novel news story would generate favorable exposure for the Administration
and the Smurfit School in major US media markets, especially those of the northeast in
which live many of our nation's 20 million Irish-Americans. While so honoring Ireland's
top-ranked business school the Administration could seize the opportunity to reaffirm the
long friendship that exists between the United States and Ireland, or sound other related
but strategically important themes.
Thank you for your time and interest.
Yours sincerely,
James
Club
(Winners, 2000 International MBA Rugby World Cup)
Originator and Coordinator, eCommerce Summer Series
Copy: Mr Laurence Crowley
Enclosures
NEWS RELEASE
** PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE **
Irish MBAs Tackle The World -- Smurfit Graduate Business School's Global Ambitions
BLACKROCK, County Dublin, Ireland, March 10, 2000 -- For the first time the Michael
Smurfit Graduate School of Business is about to compete in the International Business Schools
Rugby World Cup being held March 28th-April 2ⁿᵈ at Duke University, North Carolina, USA. Now
in its 25th year, this famous tournament attracts the world's top business schools, making it the
largest collective business school event in the world. This will be the first year that an Irish
university has been invited to participate.
"It's appropriate in many ways since these prestigious schools already compete globally."
says James Egan, a Smurfit School MBA student who is organizing his Club's participation. "The
market for business school graduates is truly global and as competitive as rugby. Smurfit School
MBA's are effective competitors anywhere, anytime." The tournament provides an unlikely though
unique opportunity for advanced business students to size-up their competition, and for potential
employers to size-up prospective future employees. As a result, international blue chip consultancy
firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Andersen Consulting and Gemini Consulting are among this
year's sponsors, keen to tap this rich market of freshly-minted MBAs and other business post-grads.
"Sure the rugby matters, says Ian Hunter, another Smurfit School MBA student and Team
Co-Captain. "Winning this tournament matters very much to us. But the tournament is also about
controlling and shaping perceptions and will reflect to some extent on how graduates from each
University are regarded. The most important business though will be done off the pitch. This is the
largest networking event of the year."
Smurfit School Moves Up The Global Ladder
For the Smurfit School, a part of University College Dublin, this year's invitation to the
tournament follows a period in which the school has substantially increased its competitive standing
both on and off the playing fields. Last October in a Dublin match the Smurfit School Rugby Club
beat French-based INSEAD, Europe's top-ranked business school and the current rugby tournament
titleholder, 31 - 0. The only school from Ireland ever invited to attend this tournament, the Smurfit
School rugby club will compete against teams from some of the best known business schools in the
world including Harvard, Columbia, MIT, Wharton, London Business School, Cranfield and
INSEAD (again).
Then in late January The Financial Times rated Smurfit School as 9th among Europe's Top
Business Schools, 10th in the world outside the US, and the world's best for return on investment for
MBAs*. This boosted the Smurfit School into the premier league of international business schools.
"Naturally the FT survey is hugely significant in terms of the investment students make in the year-
long programme." says Robert Moore, another Smurfit School MBA student and rugby club
NEWS RELEASE -- Smurfit School Rugby Club
March 10, 2000
member. "Being recognised on the world stage is all important in terms of employability and
prestige, but winning the Rugby World Cup Tournament will "gild the lily" as far as our school's
profile is concerned."
Smurfit School's Global Ambitions
Participation alone may not be enough however. "Obviously the school is on a roll at the
moment, and the pay-offs to past, present and future students are going to be considerable in terms
of prestige and employability. So it only makes sense that Ireland and the Smurfit School host next
year's tournament to really gain attention, and if winning the tournament this year is a prerequisite
then we'll have a go at it." says Hunter.
"We're going for the rugby, of course," says team organiser and MBA student James Egan,
"but realistically no one goes for that alone. It's a networking opportunity and a chance to put the
school on the map. And when you consider that your and your colleagues' employability in world
terms is heavily influenced by perceptions of that map, you realise just how much is at stake. It will
make winning it all the better."
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** PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE **
CONTACT DETAILS -- More information is available on request
James Egan: 353.1.087.248.9399 [email protected]
BACKGROUND on the Smurfit Graduate School of Business -- See Attached !!
*
The MBA qualification originated in the US earlier this century but has increasingly
become a passport to senior management positions throughout the world. In 1964 University
College Dublin (UCD) established Europe's first MBA programme. The Michael Smurfit Graduate
School of Business, established at UCD in 1989, now offers 60 full time (one year) and 44 part time
(two year) MBA places per year. This year's fulltime MBA course includes students from the USA,
Colombia, Japan, Scotland and Germany
SMURFIT SCHOOL UCD WINS THE
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOLS
RUGBY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, 3 April, 2000
Smurfit School of Business, UCD has won the International Business Schools Rugby World
Championship, in Duke University, North Carolina, USA, beating Duke University in the finals by 8:
0 and INSEAD Business School in the semi-finals (the title holder from last year's event).
28 teams representing the top graduate business schools across 6 nations congregated in the small city
of Durham in the US to compete for the coveted Dean Thomas F Keller Trophy. This year saw the
tournament in its Silver Jubilee 25th year. The line up included Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Wharton and
Cornell from the USA, McGill University from Canada, INSEAD from France and London Business
School and Cranfield from England.
In the competition Smurfit School beat the host school Duke University 8-0 in the final with a penalty
and try, both from winger Mark Richardson. In the semi-final the School beat INSEAD of France 12-
0 with 4 penalties by Mark Richardson, while in the quarter final a 14-7 victory was secured over
London Business School with a late Smurfit try by Hugh Coughlan in a tightly fought contest. In the
qualifying rounds Smurfit School beat Harvard Business School 13-0; Kellogg, University of Chicago
22-0 and the University of North Carolina 49-0, although lost to the Australian Graduate School of
Management (Sydney) 8-3. However this did not affect the qualifications. Winger Ian O'Hora won an
award for "biggest hit of the day" in the qualifying rounds on Saturday. The Smurfit School team
included Dave Quinlan, who last week played for Ireland in the Hong Kong Sevens.
Speaking after the victory, Coach Graham Jones complimented the full squad of 30 players for their
huge commitment, effort and determination over the 2-day event:
"The effort put in by each member was absolutely tremendous, and this magnificent result is a
huge credit to each and every one of them, in what can only be described as one of the
toughest and most gruelling competitions they will ever experience in their sporting careers."
Speaking on the squad's behalf Robert Moore thanked everyone associated with the School's
participation in the event, in particular the team's coaches Graham Jones and Aidan Kenna, and the
team's sponsors:
"Without whose support our participation would not have been possible."
Commenting on the team's success Professor Philip Bourke, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, said "
"We are very proud of our rugby team's success in this prestigious International Rugby World
Championship. The energy and commitment that they have shown in this tournament
demonstrates once again the high calibre of MBA students studying at Smurfit School. We see
this as an important part of the team building process, and an innate part of the academic
experience of the Smurfit School MBA. Besides the important camaraderie built up through
this success, our students will have been networking with other future global business leaders
from the top international business schools."
According to James Egan, a Smurfit School MBA student and the Team Organiser:
"It's no secret throughout Europe that Smurfit School is academically competitive with the
world's leading business schools, but we felt it was time to display our sporting prowess as
well."
The squad for Smurfit School UCD included Ian Hunter (Captain), Hugh Byrne, Ian O'Hora, Donal
Flavin, Eoin Gilhooley, Fergal Marrinan, Mark Richardson, Stephen Bradley, Tony McDrury, Marius
O'Reilly, David Quinlan, Mark McNamara, Ross Ryan, Jasper Walsh, Emmet Hogan, Johnathan
Skerritt, Philip Cooney, Derek Welsh, Robert Freeman, Conor McClafferty, Frank Manahan, Brian
Morris, Hugh Coughlan, Stephen Keating, Trevor Larkin, Daniel McCarthy, Frank Purcell, Fintan
Slye, Brian Williams, Enda Kelleher, and Robert Moore (Manager).
Among those sponsoring the Smurfit School team's inaugural trip this year were Goldman Sachs
International, Dr AJF O'Reilly and Bord Failte. The team's official airline was Delta Air Lines and
many other contributors helped make this resounding success possible. The tournament ran for two
days, with each team playing a minimum of seven matches.
Smurfit School of Business, UCD, is the leading graduate business school in Ireland. Recently ranked
1st in the world for return on investment by the Financial Times survey of Top International Business
Schools, Smurfit School was also ranked 9th in Europe overall, 10th in the world overall, outside of the
US, 3rd in the world for MBA Career Progress and 7th in the world for MBA graduate aims achieved.
The School has a global perspective, driven by a 113 strong faculty with over 1,000 students and a
global network of 9,000 alumni.
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The Michael Smurfit
Graduate School of Business
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Financial Times survey of the top international business schools
The Financial Times survey of Top International Business Schools,
published in January 2000, aims to determine which business
schools are equipped to prepare the international managers
of the 21 st century. Of the 2,500 business schools worldwide,
106 leading schools covering all five continents were invited to
participate. Smurfit School of Business, UCD was ranked:
1 st in the world for return on investment
3rd in the world for MBA career progress
7th in the world for MBA graduate aims achieved
9th in Europe overall
10th in the world overall (outside of the US)
WOI
outside the USA