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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001a. letter [Draft letter from Melanne Verveer] (1 page) 05/13/1999 P3/b(3) 001b. letter From Melanne Verveer (1 page) 05/21/1999 P3/b(3) 001c. letter To Melanie [sic] Verveer (1 page) 03/25/1999 P3/b(3) 001d. resume Resume (2 pages) n.d. P3/b(3) 001e. envelope [Addressed to Melanie [sic] Verveer (1 page) 03/24/1999 P3/b(3) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Melanne Verveer OA/Box Number: 23248 FOLDER TITLE: [Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "M"] [2] 2013-0534-S ry1633 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 March 4, 1999 Suzanne Malveaux 3000 N. Sherridan Rd., Apt. 4-B Chicago, IL 60657 Dear Suzanne: Thank you for your thoughtful note and congratulations on your new assignment in Chicago! It was a real pleasure to meet you and work with you during the First Lady's trip. I hope we'll get the chance to get together on some future project. Enjoy Chicago -- it's a fabulous city, and very best wishes for your new assignment. All the best, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady First angras V Dear Melanneferveer, 2/4/99 Thank you 80 much for all your help in maky my job a 11996 earrer Fhis past year. My trip with the first lady to treasure. I have urrently moved on to in coverng The Whke House. One I particularly 3000 Nit Sheridan RD. 1338 Melanne Verveer The First Lady's Office The White House Washryton, D.C. 20500 Russia was the most rewardy exporience Apt. 4 B Charge, IL IL60657 work for MBC Nens on The Network level - out of Chirap. I look forward to keyorp in touch r P lan to return to Washiton in the New filere. the very best to you Sincerely, Scranne Malveary THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 7, 1999 John Mancini Chairman Italic Studies Institute One Holland Avenue Floral Park, NY 11001 Dear Mr. Mancini: Thank you for your letter and invitation to the First Lady to represent Mrs. Gandhi at the Italic Studies Institute awards ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria on May 8. Regrettably, Mrs. Clinton's demanding schedule will not allow her to attend the awards ceremony on May 8. Please convey her best wishes for a successful ceremony. All the best. Sincerely, menner Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady P.01 MAR-09-99 02:31 PM ITALIC.STUDIES. INSTITUTE 5164884889 @ Regree ITALIC STUDIES NON AN SPONTE THE (CA) INSTITUTE SIQUOR FAX COVER SHEET Date: March 9,1999 To: Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton c/o Ms. Millanne Virveer FAX #: 202-456-6241 From: John L. Mancini Italic Studies Institute FAX #: 516-488-4889 Number of pages including cover sheet: 6 If any problems are experienced with this transmission, please call (516) 488-7400. Comments: MAR-09-99 02:32 PM ITALIC. STUDIES. INSTITUTE 5164884889 P.02 MARAMAN NON SPONTE ITALIAM SEQUOR Italic Studies IMMESTUDIES ITALIC STUDIES AD 1987 INSTITUTE Institute Website http://www.ltalic.org Founded for the Cultural Enrichment of the General Public through Media Works, Education, Literature, and the Arts Council of Governors John L. Mancini, Chairman Stefano Gristina Carl A. Pescosolido Executive council. New York 9 March 1999 Vincent J. Pizzulli, President Frank Felione. Vice Pres. Steven Napolltano, Treas The First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton John L Mancinl, Sec. of Prog. Rosatio A. laconis. Dir., nalic Way The White House Tony De Nonno, Dir. Aurora 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Financial Secretary Patrick C. Cicale Washington, DC 20500 Executive Council Midweel Donald Fiore, Dop. Sec. Prog./Admin. Dear Mrs Clinton: William Dal Cetro. Financial Sec. Political Lisison Our organization will be honoring Mrs Sonia Gundhi, born Sonia Maino in Comm. Don. Flio Grandi Italy. for her contributions to peace and multi-cultural understanding on May 8th U.K. Representative Anuro Barone, E&q. at the Waldorf-Astoria. California Representative Robert Masullo, (916) 321-1118 Unfortunately. Mrs Gandhi cannot attend the ceremony. We would like to Plenery Council NY suggest to Mrs Gandhi that in keeping with her status as President of the BOARD OF FIFTY for Development Ronald T. Bellistri Congress Party and the foremost woman in India, that perhaps our own First Richard Camarco Lady would be the most appropriate person to represent her on May 8th. or Anthony Cardllo Mich Carnovale course, wc would like to know your thoughts on the subject beforehand. The Pal Cicala, Jr. Joseph Corso awards ceremony will take place during the cocktail hour (approximately 7:30 About Crecck Joseph Dan p.m. 8:15 p.m.) in the Grand Ballroom. Salvatore Dil alenzo William Esposito, Sr. Frank Fellone I have enclosed a brochure of our past honorees and our mission statement as Frank Fortino Danllo Gristina an Italian-American non-profit. You will note that last year we honored General Stefano Gristina Charles Guigno Anthony Zinni and Italy's Chicf of Staff Admiral Guido Venturoni. Moreover, Thomas I acorezza we are non-partisan and do not support political candidates based on their ethnic Ro65 Landesman John L. Mancini background. For example, neither former Senator D'Amato nor Mayor Giuliani James Marrone Robert Mario has ever attended any of our functions. In addition, WC conduct the only Italian Steven Napolitano language program (Aurora Youth) offered frec to all ethnic groups. Over 250 Barbara Nichuals Nick Pizzone children of various backgrounds attended our newly expanded classes in six Vncent Pizzulli Charles Rusen Metropolitan countics this winter. Mary Sabatelli Jay Shimon Robert Speranta Hopefully, WC have piqued your interest in this event and in our Institute. Vincent Stramandinoli Advisory Council Please lct us know if WC may proceed with the above-mentioned course of action. Mr. Aff:ed Cardone, Chairman Prof. Philip Cannistrato Mr. Anthony Cardillo Mr. William Cerrull Mr. Don Flore Respectfully yours. Mr. Rosario laconis Dr. Sebastian Martorana Mr. Robert Masulio Hon. Dominic R. Massa/o Dr. Joseph Scelsa Mr. Frank Vitale Executive Oilies JMM John Mancini Chairman 130 West 30th St., 9th FI, New York, NY 10001 Tel. (21?) 208 8085 Fax: (212) 268-8052 Chicago Office Washington DC Office Mailing Address National Production Conter 533 N. Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622 4626 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 200'6 P.O. Box 818 One Holland Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001 (312) 226.7055 (202) 363 164 Floral Park, NY 11001 Tel (516) 188 7400 Fax: (516) 488-4889 MAR-09-99 02:32 PM ITALIC.STUDIES.INSTITUTE 5164884889 P.03 High firth RAJIV GANDHII FOUNDATION O.P. Rehan Coordinator February 17, 1999 Dear Mr. Mancini, I have received your fax message dated January 21, 1999 addressed to Mr. M. Rasgotra, Vice Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi FOundation. As desired, I send herewith a photograph and profile of Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, containing also her maiden name. Yours sincerely, orean (O.P. Rehan) Mr. John L. Mancini President Italic Studies Institute One Holland Avenue Floral Park NY 11001 Fax # 001 516 488 4889 Waler 477, 31. nots THIS ATTÍ, R$ feeel-110 001 51419 : 3312458, 3755117 199 : 3755119 JAWAIIAR BHAWAN, DR RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD. NEW DELIII-110001 INDIA PII.: 3312458. 3755117 FAX 3755119 E-Mail: WebAddress:hitp//www.RCFINDIACOM MAR-09-99 02:33 PM ITALIC. STUDIES. INSTITUTE 5164884889 P.04 PROFILE OF SHRIMATI SONIA GANDHI Mrs Sonia Gandhi nce Maino was born in Italy on December 9, 1946. After her early education, she went to an Interpreter's School where she studied English, French and Russian. This was followed by a 2-year English language course at Cambridge. It was there that she met Rajiv Gandhi. Her interests include Indian handlooms and handicrafts, as well as Indian contemporary and classical art. She has a diploma from the National Museum of New Delhi in conservation of oil paintings. She is the Chairperson of the following institutions: Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Nehru Memorial Museum & Library Indian Council for Child Welfare Nehru Trust for Cambridge University She is also a Patron of the Round Square (International Group of Schools based upon the educational principles of late Dr Kurt Hahn), U.K. She has authored two books. "Rajiv" and "Rajiv's World" and edited two volumes of letters exchanged by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi from 1922 to 1964, "Freedom's Daughter" and "Two Alone, Two Together" She is also a member of the International Advisory Group for the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations. MAR-09-99 02:34 PM ITALIC. STUDIES. INSTITUTE 5164884889 P.05 TALIAN NON SPONTE SEQUOR ITALIC STUDIES MINUTE AD 1087 INSTITUTE The Italic Studies Institute Italic Studies Institute, Inc. P.O. Box 818 Floral Park, NY 11001 tel. 516-188-7400 fax 516-488-4889 e-mail: [email protected] MAR-09-99 02:34 PM ITALIC. STUDIES. INSTITUTE 5164884889 P.06 Past Honorees and THAL NON SPONTE SECUCI Friends Of The TALK STUDIES INSTITUTE Institute Robert Mondavi Gen. Anthony Zinni Admiral Civido Verturoni World-C Vintner Commander-in-Chiel, Chief of Staff, U.S. fores, Michlle East Hallan Armed Forces The Italic Studies Institute: Who We Are The Italic Studies Institute is not yet a action and mass education. The Italic household name only because we are Way features stories on current events one of the younger Italian-American Prof. Luigi Broglio and historical subjects. It is a magazine Ms. Coraldine Ferram Director, Halian Space organizations, established in 1987. We for the intellect rather than a glossy food First Woman Candidate for Agency are a recognized non-profit, educational and travel periodical. With a national Vice President of the U.S. institute which is tax-exempt. distribution, our magazine is read by some thousands across the country, We were founded to re-focus the atten- including the major leaders of the tion of the American public from the tra- Italian-American community. ditional storeotypes of Italy and Italians to the reality of a nation and people that Our Project Italia Program produces have been at the forefront of civilization educational videos for cable and broad- for over 2,500 years. cast television. One of our most popular productions features former Vice We use the name Italic to set the new Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro course. It is meant to convey a link with describing the role of Roman Law in Dr. Rocco Petrone Senator Frank " Zeffirelli Director. NASA Apollo Classical Italy, the Italy of Etruscans and American justice ("The Italian Legacy"). Noted theater and Cinema Moon Mission Romans. It is also intended to join Project Italia also produces a one-of-a- Director together the spirit of Italians and their kind catalog of educational gifts which descendants in the United States and has had tremendous success. around the world, much as Slavic, Hispanic, and Caelic denore universal Finally, the spirit of the Institute resides ethnic communities. in our Ara Pacis Program, named for classical Rome's artistic masterpiece, the Our Aurora Youth Program is a pre- Altar of Augustan Peace. This monu- packaged Italian language and culture ment is considered by us to be the focal course that has recently been recog- point of the first unification of the Italian nized for funding by the Italian Republic nation and its appreciation of world and the National Italian American peace. Each year the Institute awards its Dr. Riccardo Ciacconi Amb. Francesco Fuler Director. Pubbell Space Foundation in Washington, DC. 11 is the coveted Ara Pacis Award 10 an Italian or Italy's Ambassador 10 the Telescope Program only language program of its kind Italian-American who has demonstrated United Nations geared to 5th and 6th grade level stu- a commitment 10 world peace and dents, designed 10 create a demand for understanding. This award has been Italian language instruction in the given to Prof. Luigi Broglin of the Italian American public school system. We Space Agency, Dr. Riccardo Giacconi of have currently launched ten language the / lubbell Telescope Project, Dr. centers with 15 classes around Greater Rocco Petrone, Director of NASA's New York. With sufficient funding we Apollo Moon Mission, Senator Franco plan to double the number of centers Zeffirelli of theater and film fame, Italy's each year and expand to other states. U.N. Ambassador, Francesco Paolo Fulci, and many others. These awards The Italic Way, our 32-page national are presented annually at our gala in Peter Falk Daniel Petrocelli Active " Columbo TV magazine, is in the forefront of political New York City. Winning Attorney. Serves (non-Nation) OJ. Simpson Civil Trial THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 7, 1999 Matthew E. Melmed Executive Director Zero to Three 734 15th St., NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20005-1013 Dear Matt: Thank you for your invitation for the First Lady to present the Zero to Three achievement awards at the Dozoretz home. It is difficult to commit Mrs. Clinton's schedule so far in advance. I have forwarded your request to Patti Solis Doyle, Director of Scheduling for the First Lady. As plans for the fall are developed, her office will be in touch. Best wishes. Sincerely, Chief of Staff to the First Lady ZERO TO THREE 202 638 0851 03/15 '99 17:04 NO.683 02 ZERO TO SM Board of Directors THREE Kathryn E. Barnard T. Berry Brazelton National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families Maria D. Chavez Robert N. Emde Linda Gilkerson Stanley 1. Greenspan March 16, 1999 Megan Gunnar Robert J. Harmon Irving B. Harris Gloria Johnson-Powell Sheila B. Kamerman Melanne Verveer ). Ronald Lally Assistant to President and Bernard Levy Alicia F. Lieberman Chief of Staff to the First Lady Samuel J. Meisels The White House Harriet Meyer Dolores G. Norton Washington, D.C. 20005 Joy D. Osofsky Jerce H. Pawl Kyle D: Pruett Dear Melanne: Arnold 1. Sameroff Marilyn M. Segal Rebecca Shahmoon Shanok Jack P: Shonkoff I am writing to request the participation of the First Lady at a special event hosted by Lynn G. Straus Beth Dozoretz, for ZERO TO THREE, to be held at her home this fall. The event Bernice Weissbourd Serena Wieder would be an opportunity to present four awards to individuals who have either made G. Cordon Williamson Harry H. Wright a great deal of difference for babies, toddlers and their families by being important to Barry S. Zuckerman ZERO TO THREE, or by being loving parents, and instinctively incorporating ZERO TO THREE's principles of loving relationships with their very young children, into Life Members their lives. Mary D. Salter Ainsworth Peter Blos, Jr. Peter B. Neubauer We have tried to ensure that recipients represent diverse fields, and working with Arthur H. Parmelee Julius B. Richmond Beth, have developed the following potential list of awardees: Glenn Close, Senator Mary Robinson Pearl L, Rosser George Mitchell, Carol Berman (who recently retired from ZERO TO THREE), and Albert J. Solnit Mort Zuckerman. We hope that the First Lady would be willing to present the Edward Zigler awards at the event, given at the home of Ron and Beth Dozoretz. Founding Members T. Berry Brazelton We have identified a stellar group who will be invited to serve as our Host Selma Fraiberg Committee and we will keep you apprised of our progress. As mentioned earlier, we Stanley 1. Greenspan 1. Ronald Lally have not selected a date and would like to keep it flexible, until we hear from you Berhard Levy Reginald S. Lourie regarding the First Lady's availability. Beth and I very much look forward to your Peter B. Neubauer response and hope it is a positive one. Robert A, Nover Sally Provence Julius B. Richmond Best, Albert J. Solnit Leon J. Yarrow Call Executive Director Marrhew E. Melmed Matthew E. Melmed Associate Directors Executive Director Carol P. Berman Emily S. Fenichel Haida S. McGovern 734 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-1013 (202) 638-1144 Fax: (202) 638-0851 For Orders Only: (800) 899-4301 Internet Address: http://www.zerotothree.or E-Mail Address: [email protected] Formerly the National Center for Clinical Infant Programs April 14, 1999 Ambassador Tom McDonald US Embassy, Harare 172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue I already r him PO Box 3340 Harare, Zimbabwe Dear Ambassador McDonald: saw that him On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your many kind words and the article from The Chronicle. We are always interested to hear the viewpoint of the foreign just file press! We have such fond memories of our visit. Mrs. Clinton greatly appreciates the vital work taking place in Zimbabwe and conveys her very best wishes to you and your staff. Thank you for all you do. Sincerely, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady FROM: AMERICAN EMBASSY. FAX NO. : + 263 4 796488 25-02-99 16:38 P.01 R FAX COVER SHEET Thank 57 AMERICAN EMBASSY HARARE HARARE, ZIMBABWE TEL: (263) 4-794521 FAX: (263) 4-796487 DATE: February 25, 1999 TO: First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton PHONE 202-456-6266 The White House FAX 202-456-6244 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20515 FROM: Ambassador Tom McDonald PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET: 3 ATTN: Ms. Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to First Lady SUBJECT: March visit FROM: AMERICAN EMBASSY. FAX NO.: + 263 4 796488 25-02-99 16:38 P.02 Embassy of the United States of America February 24, 1999 First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20502 Dear Hillary: Greetings from Zimbabwe! We continue to be extremely busy here, but thoroughly enjoying ourselves. Sandy Thurman recently visited with a delegation to take a close look at the enormous HIV/AIDS problem in the country. Her tour was very productive and it was great having Sandy here. I recently spoke at a national trade fair to promote Zimbabwe's budding tourism industry. During that appearance and on several other occasions, various persons in the travel industry and from government have commented that following your visit to Victoria Falls the number of American visitors to the Falls area increased markedly. People still talk about your visit to the country. As a native of New York State, I have followed with interest the speculation about your potential run for the U.S. Senate. Let me add my opinion to those who believe you would be an outstanding United States Senator from New York. I thought you would be interested to know that this potential development has captured the attention of Zimbabweans as reflected in the attached article that appeared in The Chronicle on February 18, 1999. The Chronicle is a daily newspaper in Bulawayo, which as you know is the second largest city in Zimbabwe. It is only unfortunate that you can not sign up voters in Bulawayo to support your potential candidacy! FROM: AMERICAN EMBASSY. FAX NO.: + 263 4 796488 25-02-99 16:39 P.03 Tom/McDonald Tom McDonald Ambassador FROM: AMERICAN EMBASSY. FAX NO. + 263 4 796488 25-02-99 16:39 P.04 THE CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1999 FOREIGN NEWS Mandela, Chiluba hold talks on DRC truce CAPE TOWN - South African President Nelson Mandela and Zambian President Frederick Chi- luba held talks yesterday almed at securing a truce to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where officials reported fresh fighting. President Chihiba, who Rwanda and Uganda is considered neutral in In return. the rebels the war in the former led by Mr Ernest Wamba Zatre, is mediating the dia Wamba have poured conflict under the auspic- cold water on any deal es of the Southern Africa reached without their # Development Commun- rect participation - 8 ity which President M1 move. supported by ndela heads. Rwanda and Uganda "He came to brief me Regional military on the progress that has sources also said in Ja been made with regards hannesburg that both to the issue of the Con- Rwanda and Uganda had go," President Mandela stepped up their troop said of President Chiluba strength in Congo and at a news conference at brought in sophisticated the end of the talks. weapons to fight Presi- "We are making sads Mandela Chiluba dent Kabila and his allies factory progress on this. President Chtluba in or largest country have from Angola, Chad, Na- matter, be added. ing to secure a ceasefire failed since December mibia and Zimbabwe. President Mandela said between Congolese Presi- largely because of Presi- An official with Kabila's be would soon be sending dent Laurent Kabila's dent Kabila's refusal to regional allies said rebels deputy President Thabo troops and rebels backed hold direct talks with the had attacked towns Mbeki to the Zambian by Uganda and Rwanda rebels of the Congolese south-west of Kisangani, capital Lusaka to follow Efforts to clinch a Rally for Democracy. He which is in rebel hands. up the progress made by ceasefire in Africa's third says they are puppets. of -Ziana-Hr. Hillary Clinton eyes Senate WASHINGTON - Mrs yet that Mrs Clinton a potential candidacy had sparks Hillary Rodham Clinton might make the unprece- generated. "Up until took a step closer to her dented decision to run for now, I have not been able own first policical cam- office in 2000 as a sitting to do 50, but I will give paign on Tuesday, prom- first lady. careful thought to a po- exodus ising to give "careful In her first words on tential candidacy in order thought" to a run for a the subject, the first lady to reach a decision later New York Senate seat said in a written state- this year., FREETOWN A fierce A brief written state- ment, she was "deeply "In the meantime, I in- battle for the town of ment was the biggest sign gratified" by the interest tend to continue to focus Kambia in western Sierra my attendon on the is- Leone has triggered an Gore meets Mandela sues central to the Presi- exodus of thousands of dent's agenda and on frightened civilians from which we have worked the area, aid workers and CAPE TOWN Barely an hour after landing at Cape together for many years," witnesses said yesterday. Town International Airport, US Vice-President AJ Gore she said. held talks with President Nelson Mandela and his dep- Mrs Clinton's state- One aid worker said ment was intended to uty Thabo Mbeld at Tuynhuys yesterday morning. that the death toll could The half hour meering, described by President confirm to her supporters number hundreds. in the Mandela as "a courtesy visit", gave Mr Core and Mr in New York that she battle between Guinean Mbeld an opportunity to brief President Mandela on would really take a look at what they hoped to achieve at the two-day gathering, running after leaving it to troops from a West Afri- the first full session of the commission since August her aldes to say she was can intervention force thinking about it. and rebels and former 1997. soldlers opposed to elect- Mr Gore, who arrived in Cape Town accompanied The seat is being vacat- ed President Ahmad Te- by US Attorney-General Ms Janet Reno, told reporters ed by Senaior Daniel Pat- jan Kabbah. he was looking forward to the binational commission. rick Moynihan who is TO -Ziana-Sapa. dring next year. Ziana Rtr. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1999 Anne B. Mosle Vice President for Women's Policy & Programs Center for Policy Alternatives 1875 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 710 Washington, DC 20009 Dear Ms. Mosle anne Thank you for your letter and a copy of your proposal "Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland." The follow up to the Vital Voices conference in Northern Ireland has been most impressive. All the best. Sincerely, Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady R CENTER FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES March 1, 1999 Ms. Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady of the United States Old Executive Office Building Room 100 Washington, DC 20500 Miknn Dear Ms. Verveer: I was so pleased to hear about the meeting with Marylouise Oates and key leaders from the Administration. The Center for Policy Alternatives is honored to have an opportunity to be part of the extremely important follow-up work to the Vital Voices - Belfast conference. We are excited about the possibilities of the women's political leadership and participation training program in Northern Ireland and the opportunity to build on the January seminar and respond directly to the needs of the community leaders in Northern Ireland. The Vital Voices initiative has been critical to the peace process in Northern Ireland; it is essential that we take advantage of the momentum created in Belfast and in Washington to further the skills and leadership training for these emerging leaders at this historic moment in the development of the New Assembly. At the suggestion of Marylouise Oates, I have sent a copy of the proposal to Judy Siegel in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at USIA and hope to hear from her soon. I am enclosing a copy of the proposal for you as well as an evaluation document that will give you a sense of the energy of these community leaders. Please note that the evaluation comments are not public information. Please feel free to contact me at (202) 956-5127 should you need any other materials or have any questions. On behalf of the Center for Policy Alternatives, I would like to emphasize how much we appreciate the leadership role of the President and the First Lady in Northern Ireland's transformation from a society of violence to one of political equality and opportunity. Thank you for your support of our ongoing work. Sincerely, fm Mar Anne B. Mosle Vice President for Women's Policy & Programs 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 710 Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-6030 FAX (202) 986-2539 e-mail: [email protected] web: http://www.cfpa.org printed on recycled paper CENTER FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Proposal from the Center for Policy Alternatives Submitted to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Information Agency March 2, 1999 Contact: Anne Mosle, Vice President Women's Policy and Programs 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 710 Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-6030 FAX (202) 986-2539 e-mail: [email protected] web: http://www.cfpa.org printed on recycled paper Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Background: Building on a Strong Foundation In January 1999, twenty women leaders from Northern Ireland participated in a once-in-a- lifetime political and leadership development seminar, the Northern Ireland Political Leadership Opportunity for Women, conceived by Marylouise Oates and hosted by the Center for Policy Alternatives. These women spanned the community and political spectrum, from women's development and community organizations to members of the Ulster Unionist Party and Sinn Fein. Sparked by the Vital Voices: Women in Democracy-Belfast conference, chaired by the First Lady, Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Northern Ireland seminar brought this diverse group of women together to give them hands-on skills training to enable them to advance their groundbreaking work for peace, stability and economic growth in their communities and political parties. To maximize the time spent in Washington, the seminar tapped the resources and talents of top- level media, lobbying, polling, legislative, policy, and research and campaign experts for a highly intensive week-long training. This bi-partisan team of trainers offered the women leaders a menu of American models and "best practices", strategies and customized training to enhance their effectiveness in supporting and sustaining the peace process. Specific workshops included Campaign Management, Budgets and Polling: Fundraising: Media Panels; Building a Legislative Agenda; Advocacy Strategies from the Religious and Labor Communities; and Building a Policy Agenda. Nationally-renowned leaders such as Andrea Mitchell, NBC; Adam Clymer, Bureau Chief of the New York Times; Bay Buchanan, Equal Time CNBC; Mary Beth Cahill, former Executive Director of EMILY's List; Peggy Taylor, Legislative Director of the AFL-CIO; and Senators Kennedy, Dodd, Mikulski, Landrieu and Hutchison all 'rolled up their sleeves' to lead discussions and interactive workshops on a pro bono basis. Key Republican media strategist Mike Murphy and Democratic strategist Bob Shrum conducted individualized media trainings, which provided invaluable media savvy and a boost in self-esteem. One Peace and Reconciliation group leader captured the excitement when she wrote, "Mike Murphy and Bob Shrum! Their expertise is endless, and I could have listened and learned from them all day. I will treasure my training video for life!" These workshops and trainings instilled skills and confidence not just for this week but for the many, many difficult weeks and months of work ahead. The Northern Ireland Political Leadership Opportunity for Women was a first step in a long- term commitment to support the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, increase women's role in society and follow through with the incredible energy and hope that was ignited at the August Vital Voices conference. Building on this January 1999 seminar, the Center for Policy Alternatives is Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 1 committed to providing on-going technical assistance and support tailored to the specific requests and priorities expressed by the women leaders. Historic - and Strategic -- Window of Opportunity After centuries of conflict and 30 years of extreme violence, it is essential that Northern Ireland and the New Assembly address the priorities of growing a strong economy and a healthy, peaceful society. Yet meeting that need and building a strong democracy requires the full and equal participation of women in society. Throughout the years of conflict, women have worked consistently across party, religious and community lines to create relationships and strategies for peace. It is imperative that women's unique role in the quest for peace is recognized in order to support and maximize their future work. It is time to make what has been invisible - visible. As First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton declared at the Vital Voices conference in Belfast, "the hopes for peace must be translated into the hard work of practical action and political compromise not only in the Assembly, but in every corner of society." Women, Protestant and Catholic, have borne the brunt of the violence - while their voices have been severely restricted in the political process." Amplifying women's voices and leadership in the policy and political process is critical and long overdue. Women account for 51% of the population and 45% of those in employment. They have made critical and lasting contributions to the peace process on the local, regional and national level. Yet there are no women Members of Parliament, and women make up only 13% of the new Northern Ireland Assembly and hold only 12% of the Councillor offices. As Northern Ireland works to establish its political infrastructure, women must be involved from the ground floor. Their voices must be heard and their priorities incorporated into the decisions determining the future of their nation and their families. Participants in the Washington, DC seminar fervently echoed this sentiment. An Ulster Unionist emphasized the need for a proactive, positive policy agenda to influence the new Assembly. A Sinn Fein leader agreed, adding that a policy agenda to address women's priorities was critical. With women holding only 14 seats in the new Assembly (out of 108) and only 12% of Councillor offices, women must work even harder across sectarian and political lines to advance a policy agenda that invests in women, families and communities. The women who came to Washington, DC were willing and anxious to do just that but we must support their steps forward to ensure long-term peace, economic development and healthy communities. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton concluded, "it is up to the women of Northern Ireland, speaking out whenever injustices arises, to point out opportunities, to face challenges, and to speak for those who are voiceless. At the Center for Policy Alternatives, we are committed to supporting the women leaders in Northern Ireland with an intensive follow-up training in policy, legislation, message and leadership development as well as to assist them in laying the groundwork for a commission on the status of women. In addition to CPA's in-house and board members' expertise in policy building and leadership development, trainers will include leaders in fundraising and message development as well Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 2 as state-elected and grassroots leaders to provide peer-to-peer training. Our goal is to capitalize on the momentum first sparked in Belfast in August and continued in Washington, DC in February. Target Audience - Broadening Our Impact In its over two decades of policy and leadership development, CPA has learned that building and advancing a policy agenda begins at the local and regional levels. A solid base provides strength, energy and talent for moving policies and increasing political participation at all levels. Implementing a women-led agenda that addresses the issues critical to women in Northern Ireland, their families and their communities requires cross-party and cross-sector partnerships both within the Assembly and in the communities and Councils. To that end, CPA will expand the core of elected and community leaders from the Washington seminar to include a larger group of women leaders from the various parties and most effective community organizations. It is essential that the full spectrum of women's needs, priorities and affiliations are represented. To provide an opportunity for discussion with the women Assembly members, we will hold a special issue forum. The forum will be followed by a dinner for the Assembly members, tentatively hosted by Daphne Trimble, with a keynote address by Ambassador Linda Tarr-Whelan, U.S. Representative to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women. Next Steps: Increasing Women's Leadership in the Political and Policy Arena Our goal for the second phase of CPA's Northern Ireland is two-fold: 1) increase women's participation in the political and policy arena and 2) support women leaders in their effort to build a women-led economic agenda for Northern Ireland. We will provide strategies and workshops to address five core areas of need as identified by participants. The five themes include: Strategies for building a cross-party, community-based policy agenda - specifically a proactive, inclusive economic agenda that recognizes the critical contributions of women and invests in their potential. Connect women leaders in elected office with women working in non-governmental organizations, an 'inside/outside' strategy to maximize impact. Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 3 Provide peer-to peer (legislator-to-legislator and activist-to-activist) training through "off the record" discussions between U.S. elected women and Northern Ireland Assembly members as well a forum for grassroots activists. Communications & Message Development: Opportunities and challenges for breaking through to the media and your community with your policy agenda and priorities. Resource Development and Fundraising Workshop Strategies and Themes I. " Building A Policy Agenda" Building on the Center for Policy Alternatives' proven ability to work with state-elected leaders and grassroots activists across party, race, class and age to build and move a women-led economic agenda, this workshop will focus on developing a multi-party policy agenda that invests in women and communities. Working across party affiliation to address issues ranging from economic development to child care to job training is a critical challenge facing communities in Northern Ireland and the United States. Trainers: Anne Mosle, Vice President, Center for Policy Alternatives, Nora O'Connell, Program Coordinator, Center for Policy Alternatives and Representative for Republic of Ireland Women's Commission, Georgia State Representative Nan Orrock Women's Voices - Northern Ireland "I would specifically benefit from additional work around policy formulation, budgeting, actual speaking training." "I believe that an organization like the Center for Policy Alternatives could help women from all communities and political parties to shift "women's issues" onto the Assembly's policy- making bodies' agenda so that we could develop a bi-partisan, women-led blueprint for action for economic development." "Right now is the time when we need to shape and build the women's agenda in N. Ireland, while the new structures are getting established. Ideally the Center for Policy Alternatives' involvement would be viewed by Northern Irish women as "neutral" women coming into facilitate women from all backgrounds to draw up an agenda." "Training in CPA's women's economic agenda - this policy framework and inter-linking of issues is potentially very exciting for women in N. Ireland - it opens up possibilities previously unheard of coalitions and addresses a real "on the ground need." Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 4 II. "Developing Inside-Outside Relationships to Move Policy" Relationships between elected and non-elected leaders is an essential strategy is fundamental to building support for a policy agenda that invests in women as well as to ensure that women's voices are leveraged, amplified and heard in the policy debates. Women must fight the risk of being set against each other. As Andrea Mitchell shared I am not saying it is easy, but it is worth it. Those that have made it need to help others." It is time to build relationships across sector, own each others issues and share a common agenda." As in the United States. where bitter partisan politics have dramatically undercut our democracy, women in state legislatures across the United States still work to find common ground and priorities - such as child care and entrepreneurship. The Women's Coalition in Northern Ireland as well as the participants from the Washington seminar are off to an exciting start. Yet it is critical that they continue to build their partnerships to fully leverage the voices and participation of the 14 women in the Assembly. As one participant stated the days of being told to "sit down and shut up - and stick to knitting" are over and never to return. Trainers: Laura Fortman, Executive Director, Maine Women's Lobby & Research and Development Institute, Maine State Senator Chellie Pingree. and State Representative Nan Orrock, and Anne Mosle, Vice President, Center for Policy Alternatives Women's Voices - Northern Ireland "I would have liked to have heard from an on-the-ground community activist trying to make changes now." "The Center for Policy Alternatives could very usefully offer training to the community-based groups in N. Ireland, in order to help them draw out the strategic aspects of their work." "We need training to help us focus on clear, viable strategies for electoral politics and to continue to maintain our inclusive ethos and build further coalitions Politics in N. Ireland is still predominantly a male preserve - we need long-term strategies and support to change the culture of politics in Ireland." "It would have been great if we could have had an open session on how we apply the coalition model of CPA to our context. perhaps a post-conference evaluation/action session could be planned for February. Women Into Politics would be happy to assist in this." Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 5 III "Understanding the Legislative Process", "Opportunities in an Era of Devolution" and "Legislator to Legislator Roundtable" By providing peer-to-peer training, this session will allow the newly emerging leaders in Northern Ireland the opportunity to learn more about the nuts and bolts of creating and moving legislation. As state-elected leaders in the U.S. have been facing the challenges and the possibilities offered by devolution, so do the newly elected leaders in Northern Ireland face the challenges of building political infrastructure and programs as governance moves from Westminster to Belfast. Bi-partisan Trainers: Maine State Senator Chellie Pingree, State Representative Nan Orrock, Laura Fortman, Executive Director, Maine Women's Lobby, Representative from Southern Ireland Women's Commission, Ryan Alexander, Senior program Officer, Rockefeller Family Fund Legislator Roundtable Moderator and Rappateur: Linda Tarr-Whelan, President and CEO, Center for Policy Alternatives & U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women Women's Voices - Northern Ireland "I would have liked to spend more time with the female senators and hear how they ran their campaigns." "After getting issues onto the agenda, how to you keep them there? How do you ensure legislation reflects what is required?" "Developing networks and coalitions with women from other political parties and community organizations without other party colleagues seeing it as a threat to party loyalty (particularly if we get successes) - finding new models of working politics for the good of our electorate and not the ego of the politicians. Getting women candidates elected." "More direct experiences from women representatives." IV. "Communication Strategies for Breaking Through to the Media" Women know the priorities for themselves, their families and their communities. The future of Northern Ireland' democracy and economy depends on them making their voices heard. This workshop will focus on developing a message that clearly states their policy priorities and strategies for getting that message out to the media, community and legislators. Building confidence in women's abilities both in making policy and in dealing with the press is as important as building skills. Women's economic and political potential is enormous; the key is in realizing that potential. Trainers: Marylouise Oates. Journalist, Author and Activist, Anne Mosle, Vice President, Center for Policy Alternatives and Nora Connell, Program Coordinator, Center for Policy Alternatives Women's Voices - Northern Ireland Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 6 " how to get your message across clearly and more information and training on building a policy agenda." "more in-depth training on all aspects, particularly women's experiences in getting into politics and media skills training would be excellent" V. "Building for the Future: Sustainability Strategies" Resource development is an eternal challenge for all activists, both in human resources and fundraising. Although some U.K. and E.U. government monies have been available for conflict resolution, youth and women's centers and other community and public organizations, that funding is drying up. Yet the need is still there and will continue to grow as Northern Ireland faces the opportunities and difficulties inherent in this era of change. This session will focus on sustainable resource development and equipping these leaders with an array of fundraising strategies and models for public-private partnerships to ensure their long-term effectiveness and impact. Trainers: Scott Gale, FMG Consulting, Ryan Alexander, Senior Program Officer, Rockefeller Family Fund, Avila Kilmurray, Executive Director, N. Ireland Voluntary Trust Women's Voices - Northern Ireland "Managing human resources effectively; mobilizing and motivating people." "Fundraising is always one of the biggest challenges." Outcomes: NGO Network of community leaders and organizations that are committed and prepared to participate in and amplify women's voices in the new Northern Ireland Assembly. Possible launch of a NGO infrastructure, Women's Commission, to help connect, leverage and document individual grassroots efforts. Framework for building a women-led, community-based economic agenda that crosses sectarian lines. Core group of thirty-five women leaders that have been trained to fully maximize their positions of leadership from the community to the Assembly. Concrete skills that will have been covered include: communications strategies, policy and coalition building, fundraising and resource development Enhanced understanding of peace process, democratic and economic reality in Northern Ireland by U.S. elected representatives and community leaders. At the National Conference of State Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 7 Legislators in July, the state-elected leaders who participated in the Northern Ireland program will share their experiences with their colleagues, broadening their understanding of the current political and economic situation in Northern Ireland. Establishment of "neutral" forum/network based on trust, open dialogue and shared training for women leaders from diverse political and religious affiliations to sustain and strengthen the peace process. Open lines of communication and commitment of support created between elected women and grassroots leaders to ensure that community, especially women's and children's priorities, are heard and addressed in the new Assembly. Partnerships between grassroots and elected leaders from the United States, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland that are committed to the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and women's full participation in the new Assembly. Long-Term Commitment and Sustainability: As the First Lady stated at the Vital Voices conference "You will only move forward and, as you do, please know that America will stand by you." The Center for Policy Alternatives shares this commitment. Responsive and focused follow-up to these trainings will be critical to the ongoing development and effectiveness of these community and elected leaders. Strategies for Sustaining the Momentum: By creating user-friendly training and resource materials that can be used for "training the trainer", we significantly multiply the effect of the conference. Through technology, CPA will be able to maintain regular communications with these leaders. We will ensure that resource materials are available on our website (www.cfpa.org) and will initiate a group e-mail to provide quarterly updates on policy models and strategies. We will also encourage participants to solidify one-on-one relationships with trainers for individualized questions or support. In July of 1999, CPA will conduct its annual Grassroots Leadership Retreat which brings together the lead policy and grassroots advocacy organizations operating at the state level to participate in legislative and policy "strategy discussions, share "bets practices" and have the opportunity to openly discuss what worked and what didn't in each of their respective state capitals. We will extend an invitation to representatives from the Belfast conference to participate in the 1999 Grassroots Leadership Retreat in Seattle, Washington. As there are many similarities in size, scope and nature of the policy challenges for women at the state level in the U.S. and N. Ireland, this would be a powerful exchange of ideas and experience. Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 8 Opening the doors of economic opportunity to women is essential to the economic, democratic and social prosperity and stability of N. Ireland. For more than two decades, CPA has closely monitored women's increasing role and contributions to the U.S. economy through a series of polling projects and forums, culminating in the 1997 White House Women's Economic Leadership Summit. Interestingly many of the keys:-- access to credit, training and markets as well as increasing women's leadership in the economic sector -- are the keys to peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland as well. Increasing and supporting women's participation in the economy is critical for community economic development and the stability that it brings to communities and economies. As we look at future strategies for following through on our commitment to the women of Northern Ireland, we will explore partnerships with the Ms. Foundation and Fannie Mae. Both of these organizations have a long history of supporting CPA's work to increase women's participation in the economic and political spheres and believe in the critical role that women play in the development of sustainable, prosperous communities. Why CPA? The Center for Policy Alternatives has over 20 years experience in translating the dialogue on women's equality from individual rights to economic and political potential. CPA has demonstrated expertise in helping women build agendas from the bottom up and is committed to strengthening women's leadership and links at grassroots, regional and national levels. In addition to its annual grassroots leadership training to advance a women-led economic agenda, CPA has convened three economic summits, culminating in the first Women's Economic Leadership Summit, cosponsored by the White House and chaired by Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in 1997. In the international arena. CPA played a key role in the economic negotiations at the UN Fourth World Conference on Women, and CPA's CEO and President, Ambassador Linda Tarr-Whelan, gave an address on Women's Enterprise and the Global Economy at the OECD conference in 1997. Further CPA participated in the Vital Voices Conferences in both Vienna and Belfast, led sessions at the Women in Governance Conference in India and was the lead sponsor of a series of three international think tank meetings (in the United Kingdom, United States and Belgium) for groups from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. CPA Board and Staff Team: Marylouise Oates, CPA Board Member, Journalist, Author and Activist Donna Callejon, CPA Board Member, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Fannie Mae Linda Tarr-Whelan, CPA President and CEO, Center for Policy Alternatives and U.S. Representative to the u.N. Commission on the Status on Women Anne Mosle, Vice President for Women's Policy and Programs, Center for Policy Alternatives and Co- President, Washington Area Women's Foundation Board of Directors Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 9 Nora O'Connell, Program Coordinator, Center for Policy Alternatives Lori Broglio, Program Consultant Training/Resource Team All members of the training team bring extensive and in-depth experience as well as a profound commitment to the peace process and increasing women's role in the political and policy arenas. They have front-line experience that is highly applicable. All trainers have proven ability to conduct formal presentations as well as "roll-up-your sleeves", interactive sessions, both of which will be utilized in this conference to ensure that as many participants can attend without jeopardizing quality or opportunity for specific, tailored technical assistance. All trainers will waive any honorarium and donate their time for preparation. training and travel time. State Senate Majority Leader Chellie Pingree (Maine) State Representative Nan Orrock (Georgia) State Senator Sandy Praeger (Kansas) Laura Fortman, Executive Director. Maine Women's Lobby and Research and education Institute Representative, Women's Commission, Republic of Ireland Ryan Alexander, Senior Program Officer, Rockefeller Family Fund Scott Gale, FMG Consulting Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 10 CPA BOARD AND STAFF TEAM: MARYLOUISE OATES CPA Board Member, Journalist, Author and Activist The co-author, with Senator Barbara Mikulski, of the critically well-received Washington thriller, Capitol Offense, and the author of Making Peace, a 1991 novel about the anti-war movement, Oates was a columnist and writer for the Los Angeles Times. She also served as Deputy National Press Secretary for McCarthy for President and as National Press Secretary for the Vietnam Moratorium. Oates serves on the Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors and on the Whitman Walker Clinic Board of Directors. An advisor to the Campaign for Military Service in 1993, Oates received the 1987 MECLA Communications Award for her journalist efforts to educate about AIDS. In 1995, she served as a consultant to the Feminist Majority Foundation. She attended the University of Pennsylvania and has a Masters in Divinity from Yale University. DONNA CALLEJON CPA Board Member, Senior Vice President for Corporate Development, Fannie Mae Donna Callejon is Fannie Mae's Senior Vice President for corporate development responsible for leading the company's efforts in strategic planning, industry analysis, new business development and economics. Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Callejon held several positions in mortgage sales and trading at Farmers Savings Bank in Davis, California. In addition to her business reponsibilities, Callejon has participated in Fannie Mae's Help the Homeless Campaign in various capacities, including chairing the effort in 1992. She is a member of the board of Community Council for the Homeless and a key contributor to the Run for Research. She is also a member of the board of director of Business for Social Responsibility. She received her B.S. in agricultural and managerial economics from the University of California at Davis. LINDA TARR-WHELAN President and CEO, Center for Policy Alternatives and U.S. Representative to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women President and CEO of the Center for Policy Alternatives, Linda Tarr-Whelan has 25 years of experience in public policy, including service as deputy assistant to President Carter in the White House, administrative director of the New York Department of Labor, public policy director for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, and as government relations director for the National Education Association. Ms. Tarr-Whelan has held her position with CPA since 1985. She served as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the UN Fourth World Conference on Women and was appointed by President Clinton to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Commission on the Status on women, which is a part-time position. Ms. Tarr-Whelan holds a MS from the University of Maryland and a B.S.N. from Johns Hopkins University. Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 11 ANNE MOSLE Vice President for Women's Policy & Programs, Center for Policy Alternatives Ms. Mosle serves as Vice President for Women's Policy and Programs, where she is responsible for all aspects of program policy research and leadership development and training for elected and community leaders. In her work at CPA, she was also the primary organizer of the Women's Economic Leadership Summit, which CPA co-sponsored with the White House. Prior to CPA, she served as the Community Outreach Director for the Women's Foundation of Colorado, where she oversaw all communications and program work. In this capacity, she worked extensively with grassroots organizations to enhance women's economic self-sufficiency throughout the state of Colorado. Her other experiences include serving as the director of tribal program development services for the Council of Energy Resource Tribes and director of programs for the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Ms. Mosle currently serves on several local and national boards, including Co-Chair of the Board of the Washington Area Women's Foundation, on the Leadership Council of the National Women's Business Council and on the Institute for Women's Policy Research's State Advisory Committee. She also served on the Washington Advisory Committee of the Harvard Divinity School Women's Program. Ms. Mosle has completed graduate course work at Johns Hopkins (SAIS) and School of Business and earned her BA from the University of Richmond. NORA O'CONNELL Coordinator for Women's Policy & Programs, Center for Policy Alternatives Ms. O'Connell is Coordinator of Women's Policy and Programs at the Center for Policy Alternatives. At CPA, she coordinated the 1998 Grassroots Leadership Retreat, which brought together the top grassroots women leaders who advocate in state policy for policies that strengthen women, families and communities to develop strategies for moving a women-led economic agenda. She was also assistant editor of State of the States: Women and Entrepreneurship and America's Economic Agenda: Women's Voices for Solutions. Prior to CPA, Ms. O'Connell worked at a non-profit strategic communications consulting firm based in Washington, DC, providing media strategy and technical assistance to nonprofit leaders to move policy issues on the public agenda, including adoption and foster care reform, health, and economic self-sufficiency. She also has several years of experience in community-based organizations on issues ranging from homelessness to disability rights. LORI BROGLIO Program Consultant, Center for Policy Alternatives Ms. Broglio is a consultant for Women's Policy & Programs, working on international issues. At CPA, she has co-authored State of the States: Women and Entrepreneurship and Women's Voices for Solutions '96, a polling report. Prior to joining CPA, Ms. Broglio served as the manager of international programs for the International Child Art Foundation (ICAF), where she worked with Ministries of Education, embassies, media organizations and NGOs to establish children's art programs in 25 countries. At ICAF, she also acted as managing editor of a children's quarterly art magazine. Her other experiences include assisting CPA in the organization of the 1997 Women's Economic Leadership Summit and serving as an advisor for education and work exchanges for the Fulbright Commission in the Czech Republic. Ms. Broglio holds an MA in International Relations and Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA from Mary Baldwin College. Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 12 TRAINING AND RESOURCE TEAM: (upon acceptance of proposal, trainers will be carefully selected from among the following to ensure diverse, bipartisan participation) CHELLIE PINGREE State Senate Majority Leader, Maine (D) Senator Pingree was first elected to the Maine Senate in 1992 at the age of 37. She was elected Maine's second female Senate Majority Leader in December of 1996 and serves on the Legislative Council. As a freshman Legislator, Pingree was appointed Chair of the Joint Standing Legislative Committee on Housing and Economic Development and served on the Marine Resources and Agriculture Committees. During the 117th Legislature, she served on the Human Resources and Marine Resources Committee. In 1981, Ms. Pingree started North Island Yarn, a cottage industry of hand knitters with a retail store on the island of North Haven. Ms. Pingree has received such awards as Legislator of the Year Award (1994) from the Eastern Maine Development Corporation and Maine Times Newspaper's Poll as Maine's Favorite Legislator (1995). NAN GROGAN ORROCK State Representative, Georgia (D) Representative Orrock was elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives in 1986 and represents Fulton County, Georgia. Currently she serves on the Appropriations and Industrial Relations Committees and is the Vice-Chair of the Health and Ecology Committee. She is the Executive Director of the Fund for Southern Communities and has two children. She also serves as the President of the Women's Legislators Lobby. SANDY PRAEGER State Senator, Kansas (R) Senator Praeger has served in the Kansas legislature since 1990. Prior to that, she was the Mayor of Lawrence from 1986-87 and on the Lawrence City Commission from 1985-1989. She is the Chair of the Public Health and Welfare Committee, the Vice Chair of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, and a member of the Assessment and Taxation and Elections and Local Government Committees. In addition to her legislative work, she is active in the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence and is on the Boards of the Brandon Woods Retirement Community, Haskell Indian Junior College Foundation and Leadership Kansas. She also serves on the Douglas County Republic Central Committee and as the Vice-Chair of the Douglas County Development Corporation. She is particularly concerned with health care reform and with children and family issues. Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 13 LAURA FORTMAN Executive Director, Maine Women's Lobby and Research and Education Institute Executive Director of Maine Women's Lobby, Ms. Fortman has joined forces with other advocates and progressive legislators to frame the debate over welfare reform in terms of building a workforce to meet the long-term economic needs of the state. Thanks to her work and the powerful coalition of religious, research, women's labor and social services organizations, Maine developed the cutting-edge Parents as Scholars program. becoming one of only a few states to include higher education in its welfare reform plan. Through this innovative program, Fortman demonstrated that real welfare reform had to provide women and men with the education and skills to compete--not just survive--in the labor market. RYAN ALEXANDER Program Officer, Rockefeller Family Fund Ms. Alexander directs the Fund's Economic Justice for Women program and shares responsibility for grant making in the Environment. Citizen Education and Participation, Institutional Responsiveness, and Self-Sufficiency programs. Prior to joining the Family Fund, Ms. Alexander was a Staff Attorney for the National Association of Public Interest Law (NAPIL) and Fellow for Equal Justice at the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (Appalred). At Appalred, she represented low-income clients in environmental, health, and public benefits matters before trial and appellate courts. Ms. Alexander is also a past president of the National Association for Public Interest Law. SCOTT GALE President, Fundraising Management Group, Inc. Mr. Gale founded the Fundraising Management Group in 1989 and serves as its President. Prior to founding FMG, he served as Deputy Political Director and Southwest Regional Director of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee from 1985 to 1989. Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 14 Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership In the Political and Policy Sector in Northern Ireland Budget Travel for 8-10 trainers and staff (including hotel for 6 days) $14,000 Conference costs (av, meals, travel scholarships and on-site copying) $15,000 Printing and materials $1,000 Shipping $750 Telecommunications $1,500 Staff Linda Tarr-Whelan, CEO (5 days - $450/day) $2,250 Anne Mosle, Vice-President (15 days - $425/day) $6,375 Nora O'Connell, Coordinator (20 days - $375/day) $7,500 Program support (10 days - $325/day) $3,250 Overhead $3,375 Total $55,000 Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in the Political and Policy Sectors in Northern Ireland: A Project of the Center for Policy Alternatives Page 15 1999 Northern Ireland Political Leadership Opportunity for Women Results and Needs Which of the topics covered would you like more information or resources on? Building a policy agenda will be important in the new Assembly - more training please by Anne Mosle and Nora O'Connell. (Jill Martin, Ulster Unionist Party) Building a policy agenda, specifically as it relates to women. (Tina Tully, Sinn Fein) I would particularly benefit from additional work around policy formulation, budgeting, actual public speaking training, e.g. how to effectively write and deliver a speech. (Geraldine McAteer, Upper Springfield Development Trust) More direct experiences from women representatives. (Annie Campbell, Chair, N. Ireland Women's Coalition) Understanding and designing legislation. (Dawn Purvis, Progressive Unionist Party) I would have liked to have spent more time with the female senators and heard how they ran their campaigns. (Sarah Cummings, Ulster Unionist Party) I would be keen to promote such an organization [Center for Policy Alternatives] for Northern Ireland. I believe they could help women from all communities and political parties to shift "women's issues" onto the new Assembly's policy-making bodies' agenda, so that we could develop a bipartisan economic women-led blueprint for action for economic development. (Dolores Kelly, Social Democratic and Labour Party Councillor, Craigavon Borough Council) Planning a policy framework. (Joanne Vance, Women into Politics Project, Belfast) Were there any topics that were not discussed that would have been helpful? visit a few locally-based community organizations and see how they are doing it and under what circumstances. (Catherine Cooke, Peace and Reconciliation Group) Pay gap in N. Ireland is a major issue for women. Anti-racism work in U.S. and the linkage with anti-sectarianism work in N. Ireland. We need heart-based reconciliation - lessons from the U.S., e.g. civil rights movement would be helpful. (Annie Campbell, Chair, N. Ireland Women's Coalition) Small business development strategies, particularly for rural areas. Establishing women's networks - particularly in business and finance. (Marietta Farrell, Social Democratic and Labour Party) how to get your message across clearly and more information and training on building a policy agenda. (Geraldine Rice, Alliance Party) After getting issues onto the agenda, how to you keep them there? How do you ensure legislation reflects what is required? (Dawn Purvis, Progressive Unionist Party) Ensuring economic opportunity for women. Information and training towards helping women to establish themselves in the business world. (Pat Mallon, Social Democratic and Labour Party) I would have like to have heard from an on-the-ground community activist trying to make changes now. (Dale Harrison, Greater Shankill Partnership) It would have been great if we could have had an open session on how we apply the coalition model of CPA to our context perhaps a post-conference evaluation/action session could be planned for February. Women into Politics would be happy to assist in this. (Joanne Vance, Women into Politics Project) What resources and support can the Center for Policy Alternatives and other organizations provide for you in the future? It would be very helpful if Nora O'Connell and Anne Mosle could deliver training on policy formulation, etc. in N. Ireland as soon as possible. Right now is the time when we need to shape and build the women's agenda, while the new structures are getting established. Ideally the CPA involvement would be viewed by Northern Irish women as "neutral" women coming in to facilitate women from all parties and backgrounds to draw up an agenda. (Geraldine McAteer, Upper Springfield Development Trust) Training in CPA's women's economic agenda - this policy framework and inter-linking of issues is potentially very exciting for women in N. Ireland - it opens up possibilities of previously unheard-of coalitions and addresses a real on-the-ground need EMILY's List - again more training and network contacts to help us educate women to prioritise their needs and to work out ways to win! (Annie Campbell, Chair, N. Ireland Women's Coalition) I would like to see organizations like EMILY's List and others, specifically Mary Beth Cahill, Nora O'Connell and Anne Mosle, come to Northern Ireland and provide training and documentation that relate to women's position and power in our country. (Dawn Purvis, Progressive Unionist Party) It would be very helpful to have follow-up meetings so that we do not lose the bond that we have created between such a diverse group of female political and community activists. (Sarah Cummings, Ulster Unionist Party) The Center for Policy Alternatives could very usefully offer training to the community-based groups in N. Ireland, in order to help them draw out the strategic aspects of their work? (Avila Kilmurray, N. Ireland Voluntary Trust) Organize a 'working party' with a view to setting up a similar (CPA) in N. Ireland - also investigating the possibility of working with the Policy Unit in the South. (Theresa Kelly, Women's Centre, Derry) I am very excited about [the Center for Policy Alternative]'s work because it affirms our own. (Joanne Vance, Women into Politics Project) In your work, what are the greatest challenges and needs you face? Managing human resources effectively; mobilising and motivating people. (Tina Tully, Sinn Fein) We need training to help us focus on clear, viable strategies for electoral politics and to continue to maintain our inclusive ethos and build further coalitions Politics in N. Ireland is still predominantly a male preserve - we need long-term strategies and support to change the culture of politics in Ireland. (Annie Campbell, Chair, N. Ireland Women's Coalition) Ensuring that the women's agenda is effectively mainstreamed into the "male" trade union agenda and prioritized within the negotiating agenda. (Ann Hope, Irish Congress of Trade Unions) Developing networks and coalitions with women from other political parties and community organisations without other party colleagues seeing it as a threat to party loyalty (particularly if we get successes) - finding new models of working politics for the good of our electorate and not the ego of the politicians. Getting women candidates elected (Marietta Farrell, Social Democratic and Labour Party) Bringing the training I have received to other women in my party. And mostly using the information and training to get myself elected in the next election. (Geraldine Rice, Alliance Party) I need the sort of information on N. Ireland as contained in Women's Voices for Solutions, A Blueprint for Action. (Dolores Kelly, Socially Democratic and Labour Party Councillor) On a personal note, one of my 'big' challenges will be to go out there and meet more women from other traditions and see how I can help to make their lives more meaningful - I am on my way. (Pat Mallon, Social Democratic and Labour Party) Additional Comments? I will be going home with a suitcase full of documentation and a head full of new knowledge and challenges. I feel my work has just begun. I'll have to start briefing other key players in my party and begin to implement what I have learned. (Jill Martin, Ulster Unionist Party) Thank you for a wonderful week. I will never forget it. (Daphne Trimble, Ulster Unionist Party) Basically, repeats of these sessions for other women and more in-depth training on all aspects, particularly policy-setting, women's experiences in getting into politics and media skills training would be excellent! I would stress the need for across-the-board participation. Meeting the women senators with Barbara Mikulski was personally very inspiring - they all have an open invitation to Ireland. (Annie Campbell, Chair, N. Ireland Women's Coalition) It was a truly amazing week and has given me a lot more confidence in myself. (Geraldine Rice, Alliance Party) The course was both invigorating and inspiring. Sometimes we need as individuals to get out of the situation, to recognize the opportunities and potential we have at home. We need support in being risk-takers. You have given us that. (Avila Kilmurray, N. Ireland Voluntary Trust) It is up to us now to build on the seeds you have planted. Thank you all again for a once-in-a- lifetime experience. (Pat Mallon, Social Democratic and Labour Party) Also, this is to progress, not just a good time shared for a week, but where to next, and how - we know the why. (Theresa Kelly, Women's Centre. Derry) I have built a relationship with everyone from unionist to nationalist. I would really like to meet you all again and hope when we get home we keep our relationships. (Martina McIlkenny, Sinn Fein) Other Training and Info. Requests: Info. and resources on persuasion mail More fundraising and polling for campaigns Media training and speech writing and delivery (public speaking) Conflict resolution skills Bringing principles of community development and cooperation into politics Dealing with personal abuse from opposition parties Getting political support and funding for your programs Overview of U.S. political structure Art of lobbying More in-depth info. from AFL-CIO work to support candidates Interaction between foreign and domestic policies and our policy priorities, ex. investment in Ireland Building a successful campaign Targeting and Getting Out the Vote Help in drawing up a comprehensive development plan Info. on how to contact sympathetic funding organizations in the U.S. Developing civic governance, especially in marginalized groups Youth issues Virginia Manuel to train and facilitate on women and entrepreneurship Updates and new materials on topics discussed to keep on track with new solutions Networking THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 14, 1999 Margaret A. McKenna President Lesley College 29 Everett Street Cambridge, MA 02138-2790 Dear Margaret: We still don't know about November, but I have sent the request for honorary chair forward for consideration. You should hear shortly. Best wishes. Sincerely, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady January 4, 1999 MV- Margaret A. McKenna President This IS the letter Lesley College we sent w/ her 29 Everett St. Cambridge, MA 02138-2790 1st letter. draft The 2nd response IS Dear Margaret: underweath. you On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your invitation to attend the Literacy Conference on November 8, might want wording 1999 in Boston. It does sound like a spectacular convergence. changed. Just wanted And, of course, it would be great to get to Lesley at long last. to make you aware. It is much too early to know if Mrs. Clinton will be able -Kim to accept the invitation. I have forwarded your request to Patti Solis Doyle, Director of Scheduling for the First Lady, and she will be in touch with you at some point in the future. Best wishes. Sincerely, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady we strie don't know asml sent namember, but I have part the request for ch onved air fraund hear sintly, for consideration, you March 17, 1999 Margaret A. McKenna President Lesley College 29 Everett Street Cambridge, MA 02138-2790 mu- most recent draft Dear Ms. McKenna: response Thank you for your renewing your invitation to the First Lady to attend the Literacy Conference on November 8, -Kim 1999 in Boston. It is not yet certain whether she will be able to attend the Conference. I have forwarded your request to Patti Solis Doyle, Director of Scheduling for the First Lady. As plans for winter are completed her office will be in touch with you. Best wishes. Sincerely, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 14, 1999 Robert Kinloch Massie Executive Director Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies 11 Arlington Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02116-3411 Dear Mr. Massie: Thank you for your letter and invitation for the First Lady to attend the CERES conference in New York City, April 8-9. Regrettably, Mrs. Clinton's April schedule made it impossible for her to attend the event, but we trust it was a success. Promoting environmentally responsible development is so important and we salute your vital work. Best wishes and thank you for all you do. Sincerely, Men Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady Co-Chair Joan Beverts Co-Chair Dants Hayes eres Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies Executive Director 11 Arlington Street Sixth Floor Boston, MA 02116-3411 TEL 617-247-0700 FAX 617-267-5400 www.ceres.org Robert Kinloch Mambe Environmental March 17, 1999 Members Repret Partial Listing Bullitt Foundation Ms. Katy Button Communities for a Better Environment Office of the First Lady Earth Island Institute The White House Environmental League of Massachusetts Washington D.C. 20500 Fair Trade Foundation Friends of the Earth Humane Society of the United States Dear Katy: International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture LightHawk Thank you for our conversation earlier today. National Wildlife Federadon Natural Resources Defense Council Attached is the conference agenda for the April anniversary conference in New York Noyes Foundation Rainforest Action Network City. As I mentioned to you on the phone, there will be between 200-300 national Renew America environmental, business, and investment leaders who have come to celebrate ten years Racky Mountain Institute of hard work and to explore the challenges that lie ahead. Sierra Club Southwest Organizing Project I thought that this might be an opportunity and venue that might be of interest to the First U.S. PIRG Valdez Society of Japan Lady. It would, of course, be an extraordinary honor for CERES to have her in attendance. Washington Office on Environmental Justice World Wildlife Fund Also, as I mentioned on the phone, Mrs. Clinton and I met several times in 1994 when I was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. She was kind Social Investment Members enough to have read and commented in our conversations on my parents' book, Journey. Partial Listing California Public Employees' Retirement System If you need more information about CERES, I would urge you to explore our website Calven Social Investment Fund & Foundation at www.ceres.org or contact me directly. And again, thank you for our conversation. Coop America Council on Economic Priorities First Nations Development Institute Franklin Research & Development Corporation Green Century Funds Harrington investments Bootlane intertaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Industrial Union Department, AFL-CIO Robert Kinloch Massie National Ministries, American Baptist Churches. Executive Director USA New York City Commissioner of Finance New York City Comptroller Pamassus Fund Presbyterian Church, USA Progressive Asset Management Social Investment Forum Social Responsibility Investment Group South Shore Bank of Chicago United States Trust Company of Boston No.12 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 20, 1999 Patricia Mossel Executive Director The Washington Opera 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW #104 Washington, DC 20037 Dear Pat: Enclosed are a few photos from the First Lady's visit to the Kennedy Center for the opera. She was delighted to see Placido and Marta again and enjoyed the performance very much. Please distribute the photos with her compliments. We received Jane DeGraff Sloat's invitation for the First Lady to attend the Opera Ball on June 4. Regrettably, Mrs. Clinton will be in Boston for events to which she committed some time ago. But please convey her appreciation for the invitation, along with her best wishes for a wonderful evening. We are all great fans of the Washington Opera! All the best to you. Sincerely, Ane Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady R will be Opera Ball one jun I January 27, 1999 Tim- PLÁCIDO DOMINGO Artistic Director HE THE AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE AND MRS. BUJON DE L'ESTANG Honorary Patrons we FYI likely will mostly weet HON. JANE DEGRAFF SLOAT Opera Ball Chairman President and Mrs. Clinton The White House -Ns MRS. E. EDWARD BRUCE Women's Committee Chairman Washington, DC 20500 215 PATRICIA L. MOSSEL Executive Director Dear President and Mrs. Clinton, The Washington Opera As Chairman of the 1999 Washington Opera Ball and on behalf of the Board of Trustees and Artistic Director Plácido Domingo, I respectfully invite you to serve once again as Honorary Patrons of the Opera Ball on Friday, June 4, 1999. We, of course, would be enormously pleased if you could attend the Opera Ball which will begin at ten o'clock at the residence of the French Ambassador on Kalorama Road. The Opera, now in its 43rd season, has been an important part of the cultural life of our National's Capital. Not only does the Opera present excellent productions under the artistic direction of Maestro Domingo, but also it delivers extensive educational outreach programs throughout the metropolitan Washington area. His Excellency the Ambassador of France and Mrs. Bujon de l'Estang have graciously agreed to host the Ball at their residence for this very special occasion. Specifically, we would like to request permission to list you on the invitation and on the dinner program using the language, "Under the Honorary Patronage of the President of the United States and Mrs. Clinton." It also has become a tradition to include a letter and photograph from you welcoming our guests to the Ball in the commemorative program. Our first printing deadline would be March 1ˢᵗ. Kindly have your staff contact the Opera's Special Events Director Patti Humphrey at 202/295-2485 regarding these details. Our sincerest thanks for your past support. Very truly yours, Honorable Jone Jane DeGraff Sloat bcc: Mr. James Dorskind THE WASHINGTON OPERA 2600 VIRGINIA AVENUE, NW SUITE 104 WASHINGTON, DC 20037 202.295.2486 FAX 202.295.2479 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 27, 1999 Jerome T. Murphy Dean Harvard University Graduate School of Education Longfellow Hall, Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138-3752 Dear Professor Murphy: On behalf of Mrs. Clinton, thank you for your letter and invitation for her to inaugurate the Askwith Education Forum this Spring or next Fall. Regrettably, the First Lady's busy schedule over the next several months makes it difficult to commit to a date in the near future. I have given your invitation to Patti Solis Doyle, Director of Scheduling for the First Lady. She will be in contact with you should Mrs. Clinton be able to accept your invitation. It would obviously please the First Lady to be able to honor Patti and her family. All the best. Sincerely, Лиси Chief of Staff to Melanne Verveer the First Lady HARVARD UNIVERSITY can't cannie GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION at This OFFICE OF THE DEAN LONGFELLOW HALL, APPIAN WAY CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138-3752 617-495-3401 FAX 617-495-8510 Mrs. Hillary Clinton The White House Washington, D.C. 20500-2000 Dear Mrs. Clinton, One of your friends and supporters, Patti Askwith Kenner, is also a great friend of ours. We would like to invite you to be the keynote speaker for the celebration to inaugurate the Askwith Education Forum, formerly known as the Harvard Education Forum. This forum, under the auspices of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, brings to Harvard and the Boston community the best and most interesting people from around the country to share their wisdom and experiences. These free and public lectures number 30-40 a year, and past guests have ranged from Sesame Street's Elmo to Robert Coles to the playwright, actress, educator Anna Deavere Smith to the middle school children from the Broadmeadow Public School who raised money to build a school in Pakistan to honor Iqbal Masih, a 12 year-old laborer and activist. You have spent many years deeply involved in education and committed to the well-being of children and families. We have followed you in your travels around the globe and throughout the United States and have been impressed with your ability to influence policy makers, educators and citizens in their thinking about these issues. We would very much like for this to be an occasion when you could discuss education issues important to you and of significance for our country and the world. We would also hope that you might serve as an advisor of sorts and guide us in the selection of future speakers. And, of course, we would be eager to have you return whenever you are able to lend your passion for education to these lectures. We have not set a date for our celebration because we hope to find a convenient time for you, preferably before May 15, or next fall, if necessary. Dottie Engler, our Director of External Relations, will be in touch with your schedulers to follow through on this request. It would be the greatest honor for Harvard and Patti and her family if you would be our inaugural speaker for the Askwith Education Forum. Sincerely, Jerome June Murphy Professor and Dean THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 5, 1999 John McKinney Chief Executive Omagh District Council The Grange, Mountjoy Road Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT79 7BL Northern Ireland Dear Mr. McKinney: On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your letter and invitation to visit Omagh this May. Regrettably, Mrs. Clinton upcoming visit to Northern Ireland will be very brief and will not permit her to make a stop in Omagh. President and Mrs. Clinton will never forget their visit last fall to Omagh and the inspiring example of the people. Mrs. Clinton conveys her appreciation for you and your colleagues' leadership along with her best wishes. Thank you for all you do. All the best. Sincerely, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady Katu have Lawrence E. Butler 03/01/99 03:56:25 PM pls qui Deal Record Type: Record To: Katharine Button/WHO/EOP cc: Subject: Re: Vital Voices Melanne/KB How did this meeting go? Re: Omagh invite for FLOTUS. Could it be a coincidence that this group picked May? On one hand, this is going to be pretty hard to turn down. On the other, I do not think this is a forward looking use of the First Lady's time depending on what else is available should she go. She risks becoming the patron saint of Omagh (one of the reasons we resisted initially having POTUS go there last year.) Ki Fort is under constant pressure to do things out there. C commitment I'd recommend one a way nice reply or the thanking other for the the three time signers being. for thinking of the First Lady, ducking any OK McKINNEY MSc Chief Executive Your Ref: Our Ref: MISC/13/1 DISTRICT Omagh COUNCIL Date: 22 February 1999 Being dealt with by: For the Attention of: Melanne Verveer achouledge First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the First Lady norden Old Executive Office Building Room 1000 Washington DC2500 USA Dear First Lady We are writing to you as representatives of the Omagh Fund and Omagh Renewal and Beyond. The Fund was formed to help with the dispersal of monies received for victims and Omagh Renewal and Beyond to pull together all our energies to carry the town forward. The Presidential Visit to Omagh in the wake of the awful events of the Fifteenth August last year when our town was so cruelly devastated by a bomb brought enormous comfort to the bereaved and injured and we believe it gave many the incentive to move on to create a new beginning which could mirror the progress in the rest of Northern Ireland. We trust it will be the last such event to occur and that this is due in no small measure to the strong interest shown by the USA led by the President and yourself. Against this background we propose to celebrate the future of Omagh and by our example show our fellow citizens that, despite awful adversities, a community can not only survive but also carry our optimism into the new Millennium. Part of our plan is to hold a lunch/dinner sometime in May and use it to let people know how far we have come since that terrible day and that Omagh is looking to the future without forgetting the past. We would be honoured if you could attend this event as our Guest of Honour and allow our community to once again show you how much we appreciated your visit at the very worse time for the town. Incidentally, we would expect that many of the bereaved and injured you met would be there to express to you their gratitude for helping to point the way forward towards challenging the future. Yours respectfully Sean Sean Dwyer Chairman, Omagh Fund James Duke of Abercorn, Omagh Fund John Thin hokenney McKinney, Chief Executive, Omagh District Council Chairman, Omagh Renewal and Beyond Council Offices, The Grange, Mountjoy Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT79 7BL Tel: 01662 245321; Fax: 01662 252380 Employer Council for Western Area Group Environmental Health and Building Control Services Maria Becket Walton House Walton Street London SW3 2J4 U.K. Ms Pamela Cicetti Executive Assistant Office of the First Lady West wing 2nd floor of the White House Washington, DC 20502 USA PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 21, 1999 Hope S. Miller President United States Committee for UNIFEM 777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor New York, NY 10017 Dear Hope: Thank you for your letter and invitation for the First Lady to attend the benefit dinner to raise money for Kosovo refugees. Regrettably, Mrs. Clinton will be unable to attend the event as her schedule this summer is very full. However, she conveys her appreciation for you and your colleagues' dedication to rebuilding families and communities in Kosovo, along with her best wishes for a successful event. All the best. Sincerely, mem Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady June 7, 1999 Hope S. Miller President United States Committee for UNIFEM 777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor New York, NY 10017 Dear Hope: Thank you for your letter and invitation for the First Lady to attend the Benefit dinner to raise money for Kosovo refugees. Regrettably, Unfortunately her schedule this summer is very full and- Mrs. Clinton However, she she will be unable to attend the event) Mrs. Clinton conveys her appreciation for your and your work to improve help the lives of women and your colleagues' in developing countries as well as your dedication to rebuilding families and communities in Kosovo, along with her best wishes for a successful event. Thank you for your devotion and I am sure that the event will be quite a success. All the best. 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Snydor Alvin end Heldi Toffler Paul C. Warnko UNIFEM GOODWILL AMBASSADORS Julio Androws TO:MELANNE VERVEER Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Hope S. Miller President Mal Johnson FROM: HOPE S. MILLER Susan Rubin Catherine D. White Vice Presidents Eileen S. Clark Secretary FAX: 202-456-6244 Mary V. O'Connor Treasurer Carol Capps Mary P. Haney Carl M. Harris "Brenda J. Kagle Mildred Robbins Leet 3p. Nancy B. Leidenfrost Carol Poteat-Buchanan Members-al-Large Patricia Hutar Charter President Virginia R. Alian Honorary President The Hon. Karen R. Keesling General Counsel DIRECTORS Ada Adler Elizabeth Athanasakos Gwendolyn C. Baker Lidia Bastianich Margaret L. Bates Annic A. Blackwell Ellen S. Blalock Kay B. Clanton A. Martin Clark Donna Cormier Joel Epstein Gloria Gaston-Shapiro Neale S. Godfrey Nancy Griftner Mary Alico Hedge-Mohnel "Billie Heller Anne Hoiberg Evelyn C. Hurd Jane S. Jaquette Ethel D. Kahn Mary T. Keane Norma U. 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Miller President United States Committee for UNIFEM 777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor New York, NY 10017 Dear Mrs. Miller: On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your letter and invitation for Mrs. Clinton to attend UNIFEM's benefit for the refugees of Kosovo, October 7 in New York. Regrettably, Mrs. Clinton's schedule will not permit her to attend, as she is committed to be elsewhere on that date. But please accept her appreciation for all UNIFEM in doing to bring relief to those in need, along with her best wishes for a successful event. Thank you for your leadership and everything you do. Best wishes and hope all is well with you. Sincerely, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady R WOMEN Regul UNIFEM United States Committee for UNIFEM United Nations Development Fund for Women 777 United Nations Plaza 7th Floor New York, New York 10017 Tel: 212-808-4988 Fax: 212-972-0164 HONORARY CO-CHAIRS The Hon. Lindy Boggs Sharon Capeling-Alakija The Hon. 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Parxi Solis-bayle Kaxie Burron Christy mary THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 19, 1999 Kathleen Millar WV State Coordinator Sister Cities International 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW #250 Washington, DC 20004-3002 Dear Mrs. Millar: On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your very thoughtful letter which contained the good news about Joanie Davis. It is heartening to know the situation has been resolved. Please accept Mrs. Clinton's appreciation for the vital role you played. Your leadership has truly made a difference. Very best wishes. Sincerely, Men Chief of Staff to Melanne Verveer the First Lady D SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL® 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW USCS - Ste. 6.3D Washington, DC 20229 June 29, 1999 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the First Lady The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mrs. Clinton: Recently I wrote to you to the attention of Ms. Melanne Verveer about a situation in which it appeared a young girl in West Virginia had been denied an educational opportunity because her family could not afford health insurance. I attach that letter for your review. Happily, that situation has been resolved in a way that reflects positively on everyone involved. The Jefferson County Board of Education in Charles Town, West Virginia has taken steps to correct the original problem and to ensure that this young and talented 9th grader - Joanie Davis - will indeed be admitted to the summer Science Camp at Potomac State College in Keyser, West Virginia. The credit for this speedy resolution of the problem belongs to Mr. David Markoe, Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, West Virginia, to Mr. Larry Togans, President of the Jefferson County Board of Education and to Mr. Douglas Perks, also a member of the Board of Education and the selecting official for the federally funded program to which Joanie had applied and to which she had originally been denied admission. These officials worked aggressively to right the situation and demonstrated great sensitivity to the issues involved. Mr. Larry Schultz, Esq. an attorney in Martinsburg, West Virginia -- also deserves tremendous credit. A civil rights attorney who has dealt with school officials in regard to similar problems, Mr. Schultz acted as an advocate for Joanie Davis in this situation and made it absolutely clear from the start that he would not accept or expect compensation for his efforts. Honorary Chairman - President of the United States Suite 250 is 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW is Washington, DC 20004-3002 do 202 312.1200 & Fax 202 312.1201 & www.sister-cities.org Thank you for your attention to this matter. It is your support for the rights of women and children and your interest in the health insurance issue that continues to influence and to set an example for leaders in communities across America. Sincerely, Kathleen m. millar Kathleen M. Millar WV State Coordinator Sister Cities International 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Ste. 6.3D Washington, DC 20229 June 4, 1999 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Office of the First Lady The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mrs. Clinton: Last December you and your staff were kind enough to invite me to Georgetown University where you delivered a very compelling speech about the rights of women and children. Because I work as a speechwriter for the Treasury Department in Washington, DC and have also been involved in efforts to support the rights of women and children in the United States and in my state of West Virginia, I contacted your office to request a copy of that speech. Ms. Melanne Verveer, your Chief of Staff, was kind enough to send me the speech with a very gracious note. I am writing to you today about a situation that could have served as an anecdote n the speech you made at Georgetown that day -- a story that, unfortunately, is a perfect example of how children, and particularly young girls, can suffer in a system which does not provide health insurance for all its citizens and which frequently fails to support girls and women whose talents lie in non-traditional areas such as math and science. It is the true story of a fourteen year old girl named Joanie Davis, who is extraordinarily gifted in the areas of math and science, but whose economic circumstances and lack of health insurance may be making it impossible for her to access opportunities she might otherwise have. Joanie Davis is a ninth grade student at Charles Town Junior High School in Charles Town, West Virginia, which is located only 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. She lives with her legal guardian and grandmother, Mrs. Mae Davis, who is almost sixty years old and cleans houses for a living. Mrs. Davis, Joanie's grandmother, grew up with very few educational opportunities. She has worked hard all of her life to earn a very small amount of money. Nevertheless, Joanie's grandmother believes she is blessed, because her granddaughter is an such an exceptional young woman -- a straight A student from kindergarten through the 9th grade, with a ten year record of perfect school attendance and an extraordinary commitment to and ability in the fields of math and science. Consistently, Joanie May Davis -- now a 9th grader at Charles Town Junior High School -- has scored in the 99th and 98th percentiles on standardized math tests. She has been the recipient of several special math and science awards from Johns Hopkins University. Her talents in these areas, in fact, are so remarkable that, in the 7th Grade, she was chosen to take the SATs administered by the Educational Testing Service -- and her SAT math score at that point, when she was only 12 years old -- was above the median for college-bound candidates nationwide. A few weeks ago, in late April, Joanie was told by Mr. Alvin Rose, her science teacher at Charles Town Junior High School, that she was one of four students chosen to submit applications to attend a summer science camp for gifted students to be held July 11-18th at Potomac State College in Keyser, West Virginia. Federal and state funding would pay the tuition of qualified applicants. Joanie May Davis completed the application, gave it back to her science teacher, Alvin Rose, but was told a few days later that her application had not been approved. When Joanie asked her ninth grade science teacher why she had not been selected, Alvin Rose's answer was blunt and to the point. Joanie Davis was told that the most likely reason she had not been selected to attend the Science Camp at Potomac State College was because she did not have health insurance. Joanie's grandmother, Mae Davis, was not able to afford health insurance and was not aware that opportunities to acquire it are offered through the state or federal governments. Joanie Davis was the only student out of the four applicants from Jefferson County, West Virginia, who was denied admission to the Science Camp at Potomac State College. The question, of course, is whether she was also the only applicant without health insurance. A few days ago, I contacted the Program Director at Potomac State College, Dr. Gerald Wilcox, to talk about this situation and to get some sense of how much weight is assigned to a student's ability to subscribe to health insurance. Dr. Wilcox told me that while he did not know who made the ultimate selection of students to be included in the program, the health insurance issue should play no role whatsoever in influencing the process. I asked him then why the student is asked to indicate whether he or she has health insurance on the application for the science camp. It seemed to me that question would be more appropriately placed on the enrollment form, once a student had already been accepted into the program. Dr. Wilcox had no answer. I have taken the liberty of enclosing copies of test scores and awards that clearly attest to this young woman's ability and commitment. Given her high level of achievement and obvious commitment to excellence, I find it difficult to believe that Joanie's qualifications do not match or exceed those of the applicants ultimately chosen to attend Potomac State College's science camp this summer. Instead, I believe, as Joanie's science teacher indicated, that there is indeed a strong probability that the inability of this child's family to afford health insurance is the factor that resulted in her disqualification -- and that discrimination based on economic circumstance, as this appears to be, constitutes a clear violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972 -- legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of economic circumstances, particularly by federally funded educational institutions. While a violation of this kind poses a serious challenge to our civil rights laws, the destruction done to this young girl's self-esteem and confidence is more than commensurate with the legal damage. Like you, I was fortunate enough to grow up in an environment where there was significant emotional and financial support for my intellectual and emotional growth. As a result, I was able to offer my own daughter similar advantages, to seek out special educational opportunities and to send her to a private school in Washington, DC where I knew her gifts would be nurtured and valued. Today my daughter, who had these advantages, is preparing to enter a graduate program in pediatric speech communication disorders at the University of Virginia. Joanie May Davis of Charles Town, West Virginia, does not have these support systems. She has achieved in spite of the obstacles, without special guidance and little assurance that her gifts, as considerable as they are, will be recognized or rewarded. It has been suggested to me that I should forward a copy of this letter to Norma Cantu, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, and I am certainly going to do that. I also intend to followup with the West Virginia Board of Education in Jefferson County -- the body responsible for making the final selections for admission to the Potomac State Science Camp and with the West Virginia State Department of Education. Mrs. Clinton, I know your schedule is a very busy one, but I believe that those who champion the rights of women and girls deserve to know when abuses of this kind occur, especially when they occur, not in some country a thousand miles away, but in a city only an hour's drive from our nation's capital. I also believe that a situation like the one I've described is a sad but apt illustration of how the lack of heath insurance can jeopardize not merely the physical heath of a child, but other long-term opportunities as well -- opportunities for emotional and intellectual growth. Clearly, any support your office could offer would be of tremendous service both to Joanie Davis and to other children who may be similarly penalized for economic circumstances over which they have no control. I am sure that this situation is not an isolated one -- it is frightening to consider how many times uninformed officials may already have used the absence of health insurance and their concern about liability to limit the advancement of students throughout the state of West Virginia. For several years, I have represented the state of West Virginia as its Sister City Coordinator and have also met with many of its public officials regarding the Millennium Project, which I believe originated in your office. I know that the people of West Virginia are committed to enhancing opportunities in that state and I am confident that if this situation is brought to the attention of Senator Byrd (D-WV) and Congressman Robert Wise (D-WV), who serves Joanie Davis' District -- as well as West Virginia's State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Henry Marockie, it will be resolved in a way that benefits both this young girl and the state of West Virginia. If you or your office could offer Joanie some support in this matter, by directing us to people and offices who might help or by forwarding copies of this letter to agencies and individuals you think might be able to assist, it would be greatly appreciated. I am attaching the names and telephone numbers of individuals I think may have some interest in this situation. If there is any additional information that I can provide, please do not hesitate to contact me, either at Treasury- USCS, 202-927-1770 or at the Vice President's Partnership for Reinventing Government 202-694- 0063. I can also be reached at 304-728-3051 x255 or at [email protected] -- my email address. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kathleen M. Millar cc: Norma Cantu, Asst. Secretary for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC Rep. Bob Wise (D-WV) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 10, 1999 Richard Meagher Assistant Principal Bethesda Chevy Chase High School 4307 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Dear Rich: The First Lady is looking forward to delivering the BCC Commencement address on June 3. For my part, I'm looking forward to seeing you after all these years. Sincerely, Melanne Verveer Chief of Staff to the First Lady Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001a. letter [Draft letter from Melanne Verveer] (1 page) 05/13/1999 P3/b(3) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Melanne Verveer OA/Box Number: 23248 FOLDER TITLE: [Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "M"] [2] 2013-0534-S ry1633 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. Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001b. letter From Melanne Verveer (1 page) 05/21/1999 P3/b(3) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Melanne Verveer OA/Box Number: 23248 FOLDER TITLE: [Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "M"] [2] 2013-0534-S ry1633 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. Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001c. letter To Melanie [sic] Verveer (1 page) 03/25/1999 P3/b(3) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Melanne Verveer OA/Box Number: 23248 FOLDER TITLE: [Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "M"] [2] 2013-0534-S ry1633 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. Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001d. resume Resume (2 pages) n.d. P3/b(3) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Melanne Verveer OA/Box Number: 23248 FOLDER TITLE: [Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "M"] [2] 2013-0534-S ry1633 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. Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001e. envelope [Addressed to Melanie [sic] Verveer (1 page) 03/24/1999 P3/b(3) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Melanne Verveer OA/Box Number: 23248 FOLDER TITLE: [Letters 1999-2000: Last Names Starting With "M"] [2] 2013-0534-S ry1633 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 February 12, 1999 His Excellency Noureddine Mejdoub Embassy of Tunisia 1515 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20005 Dear Ambassador Mejdoub: On behalf of the First Lady, thank you for your thoughtful letter and your many kind words. Mrs. Clinton values the friendship between our nations and greatly admires the accomplishments in women's progress in Tunisia. We hope that a visit to your country will be possible in the near future. Very best wishes. Sincerely, NEW Chief of Staff to Melanne Verveer the First Lady @ THE ambassador OF TUNISIA WASHINGTON, D. C. January 11, 1999 Dear Mrs Verveer, -0004 At the beginning of 1999, please accept my renewed best wishes for a very happy New Year, for you and for the members of your staff. Would you please also convey to the First Lady the wishes of President and Mrs Ben Ali to her, to President Clinton, and to all those in the White House whose courage and optimism -inspired every day by the immense confidence of the majority of the American people- have drawn the admiration of the Tunisian people in its entirety. Today, no one can ignore the fantastic role of the United States in the world, all the more so Tunisia who has two-hundred years of diplomatic and friendly relations with America and who has lived beside you during all the period of the Cold War sharing the ideals of freedom and democracy. Among the achievements realized since the independence of my country is women's emancipation. Women's rights are, as I have already told you during our meeting of April 10th, 1998, an almost unique example not only in the Middle East but also in the Muslim World. It is this very experience that we would like to be honored by a world personality embodied by Mrs Hillary Clinton to whom Mrs Ben Ali sent an invitation to visit Tunisia a few months ago. We believe that among her numerous activities, the First Lady might wish, perhaps even before President Ben Ali's visit to Washington, to honor us by discovering first hand this revolution, the social repercussions of which are so great. The Tunisian women who have realized such progress and the Arab and Muslim ones who also aspire to a better status will consider this trip an encouraging message from America. While hoping to hear from you as soon as possible, please accept, Dear Mrs Verveer, the expression of my sincere and highest consideration. 2.mum Noureddine Mejdoub Mrs Melanie Verveer The White House Chief of Staff for the First Lady

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