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MEMO
MICHAEL CHAPMAN TO MEMBERS OF
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4/8/1983
B6
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2
CHRONOLO ATTACHMENT TO DOC #1
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
DON
of to invite next lunch is when in D.C.
American Student Association
1609 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20009
(202)223-6600
W.ll bade
September 20, 1982
Jan 2
2
Mr. Morton Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
I would like to take this opportunity to renew our brief ac-
quaintance - if you recall we met at the Native Youth Summit,
an Indian youth leadership conference this past May. Just prior
to your remarks, we had discussed the then recent victories by
College Republicans seeking to take over student senates on cam-
puses. While needless to say, I am approaching you in another
capacity, as President of the American Student Association, which
is the largest student association in the world. This recent
development has proven to be enlightening, it gives me the rare
forum to advocate both student and Indian concerns.
Thus, I would like to offer you any assistance I can, either in
monitoring student opinion or attempting innovatively address any
Indian concerns we may share.
I realize you have an array of responsibility and if I can assist
this administration in solving any problems please let me know. I
have also taken the liberty to enclose a few news articles, which
were done back in Wisconsin on myself.
Sincerely,
Michael Chapmen
Michael Chapman, President
American Student Association
Enclosure
P.S. I noticed a few years ago you did a. workshop for A.S.A. at
our annual convention.
Shawano
EveningLeader
Friday, July 30, 1982
Mike Chapman
student head
By David M. Wilhelms
SEL Regional Editor
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Michael Chapman has barely
Chapman: comments
had time to digest the news of his newest honor
Continued from page 1.
Or) Tuesday. he was elected president of the American
Assessing the record of President Ronald Reagan in stu-
Student Association, the largest national student
dent issues, Chapman said the President "had been
organization.
detrimental in general" but added Reagan's policies may
Breathless that 'my life has abruptly changed in the
serve to mobilize students to a level not seen in recent
past 48-hours," Chapman relayed the news of his election
years.
and some of his plans during a telephone call from Califor-
Extensive political background
nia. The executive director of the United Council
Chapman has an extensive political background, star-
representing all Wisconsin student groups was chosen at
ting with the United Council. In April 1981, he became that
the association's annual convention in Washington, D.C.
group's administrative director, moving to the executive
Chapman, son of Lucille Chapman, Menominee Indian
director's post in June. He has a staff of five for a group
Tribe chairwoman, is the first Indian elected to head the
that represents student interests before the University of
association. He was only one of four Indians among 700
Wisconsin Regents, the state legislature and Higher
delegates from 50 states at the convention. He said he will
Education Aids Board.
next be home to attend the Land of the Menominee
He was a Congressional intern in 1978 for then-
powwow during the first weekend in August.
Representative Fr. Robert J. Cornell, D-DePere. Chap-
The association represents 4.5 million students at 450
man went to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay that fall
schools and includes half of the black institutions, Chap-
and in the summer of 1979, went to work for tribal leader
man said. He takes office in three weeks.
Gordon Dickie as an adminstrative assistant.
Chapman, 22, said he did not go to the convention as a
He also has worked with Ada Deer, another Menominee
candidate but had gone to Washington a week early to help
leader. In the fall of 1979, he started classes in Madison,
set up the event. He said he was drafted on the strength of
working on political science and communications.
n workshop he helped to present on The Past, The Pre-
He has said that he would eventually like to return to his,
sent and The Future." Chapman was chosen on the first
tribe after a stint in Washington learning the federal
ballot among three other candidates with 52 percent of the
bureaucracy.
vote,
The 12-month term will involve extensive travel in this
country and abroad as the U.S. representative to the In-
ternational Student Association. The international group
will meet this year in Geneva, Switzerland, Chapman
believed.
Chapman has a number of changes in mind for the
association that he characterized as "not offering a great
deal of services I want to try to represent all of the stu-
dent issues and recognize the full potential of the
organization.'
The new president's priorities include minorities,
women, financial aids, private schools and public schools.
To advocate these issues, Chapman said he wanted to pro-
vide more services to students and to get involved in
politics and lobbying.
To accomplish that, he said he hoped to spend the first
60-90 days of his administration seeking grants from
private sources to add staffing for those services and lob-
bying. The association is headquártered in Washington,
D.C. and the association will make Its presence felt on
Capitol Hill, Chapman added.
Continued on page 4, column 3
THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Sunday, August 15, 1982
Part 2
President
UW student wins election
to US leadership post
UW student heads US group
From Page I
Lucille's son jumped into universi-
tion night, Chapman made it clear
ty politics as soon as he went away
that he jumped into the office with
to school. Chapman was elected a
By Don Behm
Chapman begins to laugh. It's a
that would affect higher education
both eyes open. Moreover, he's pre-
student senator at the University of
Special to The Journal
pride-filled chuckle that interrupts
programs in the country.
pared for the responsibility, the new
Wisconsin - Green Bay in 1978. He
Madison, Wis. - His election July
the story every few minutes.
Chapman said the ASA had pub-
president said.
gained a position on the multicultural
26 to the presidency of the American
The American Student Association
lished well-informed newsletters, but
advisory council at UW - Madison
had convened its annual meeting at
it had not developed into an effective
Leaving job
"tudent Association - the largest
the following year.
dent group in the country, with
the Hyatt-Regency Hotel in Wash-
lobbying voice.
Chapman is leaving his job as ex-
His agenda for the ASA during the
ington, D.C.
"The group is desperately short of
ecutive director of the United Coun-
950 member colleges and universities
next year is largely the result of his
representing more than 4.5 million
There were late-night phone calls,
staff positions now," he said. "We
cil of University of Wisconsin Stu-
experiences as executive director of
expressions of support if he would
need people, as lobbyists, in minority
dent Governments. The council is a
the United Council.
students 1 was an exhilarating ex-
perience.
run for the office, victory on the first
affairs and women's issues."
labbying organization representing
He said "the impact of the United
ballot and a few minutes to prepare
Two weeks later, Michael Chap-
He said additional staff would help
12 campuses within the university
Council on the Wisconsin Legisla-
his acceptance speech.
system.
ture" could serve as a model for the
the ASA "reflect its diverse member-
man, a Menominee Indian from Kesh-
It's official and Chapman is mov-
He will be paid $12,000 for the
ship," which includes women's col-
national student group.
ena who is studying for a political
ing to Washington this weekend.
year, but he said there would be op-
"United Council has been orga-
science degree at the University of
leges, black and Indian colleges, and
He is the first minority president
portunities to go as high as $18,000
nized for 22 years," he said. Recent
Wisconsin, cannot talk about his new
a large number of private schools.
of the group, which was formed in
depending on fund-raising efforts.
achievements include successful
job without first thinking back to the
Apart from the excitement of elec-
1978 to provide campus leaders with
The biographical sheet he present-
lobbying for changes in the statutes
group's convention.
information on legislative proposals
Turn to President, Page 3
Michael Chapman
ed to the other ASA delegates in July
governing landlord-tenant relations
reflects several other qualifications
and an amendment to add $11.4 mil-
for the group's top spot:
lion to the university's biennial budg-
Congressional intern with Rep.
et, according to Chapman.
Robert Cornell (D-Wis.) in 1978; a
Express views
delegate to the American Indian
Leadership Program in March 1981;
He plans to steer the ASA toward
chairman of the May 1982 Native
a more aggressive lobbying presence
Youth Summit in Washington, D.C.,
in Washington. He told the 700 ASA
and a member of the Board of Direc-
convention delegates:
tors of Skilled Jobs for Women in
"It is a crime that Capitol Hill does
Madison.
not have access to an organization
Political life is in his blood. Chap-
representing 450 schools when de-
man's mother, Lucille, is completing
bating the merits of educational
her third year as the elected Menomi-
funding."
nee tribal leader. She has served in
He said he would be calling on
tribal political offices for about 20
congressional leaders to express his
years, Chapman said.
views on financial aid and the De-
"My memories of growing up all
partment of Education. In addition,
revolve around licking stamps and
Chapman intends to monitor enroll-
circulating literature,' he said. All
ment at black and Indian colleges
for his mother's campaigns.
around the country.
file
American Student Association
1609 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 223-6600
August 25, 1981
Morton Blackwell
Special Assistant
to the President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
I wanted to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for
your support at our 3rd Annual ASA National Student Convention.
Your active participation signifies that you care; that you care about
the enhancement and the enrichment of the educational needs, concerns, and
interests of college and university students everywhere. That's what ASA
is all about, and that is what we should continue to work toward during the
coming academic year.
I want to work with you in this regard, and look forward to hearing
from you in the future. My best to you always.
Sincerely,
BOB
BOB JAMES, PRESIDENT
AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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MEMO
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B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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CHRONOLOGY
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ATTACHMENT TO DOC #1
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.