MEMORANDUM Date: September 28, 1994 To: Senator Dole From: Alec Vachon Re: Various Matters 1. HONORARY COMMITTEE/3RD ANNUAL AUCTION OF DEAF & HARD OF HEARING ENTREPRENEURS COUNCIL You have been asked to join the Honorary Committee for the 3rd annual fundraising auction of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs Council (invitation attached). The Council provides mentoring and other assistance to disabled business owners. Paul Hearne has worked with this group and recommends them highly. WISH TO LEND YOUR NAME TO THIS HONORARY COMMITTEE? (This Option Indicated) YES NO 2. FLOOR STATEMENT FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF VERY SPECIAL ARTS Attached for your approval is a floor statement congratulating Very Special Arts on its 20th anniversary. Apart from being a prominent and well-regarded disability organization, as you know I have been working with its national headquarters to strengthen the Kansas program. Very Special Arts will distribute copies of your statement to their affiliate nationwide. YOU WISH TO INSERT THIS FLOOR STATEMENT IN THE RECORD? (This option indicated) YES NO cc: Mariam Bechtel (Handwritten) 9/28 copy to miriam -Dan 09/14/94 14:39 301 212 5757 NCR FEDERAL SYST 002 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs Council 817 Silver Spring Avenue. Suite 305-F Silver Spring. MD 20910-4617 TTY: (301) 587-5996. (301)587-8596. FAX (301)-587-2250. RELAY (800)735-2258 (End Letterhead) September 14, 1994 Senator Robert J. Dole United States Senate 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Dole: On November 5, 1994, the Third Annual Fund-Raising Auction of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs Council (DHHEC) will be held at the Touchdown Club in Washington, D.C. We invite you to become pan of this upcoming event as Honorary Committee member of the Annual Fund-Raising Gala. You have demonstrated significant and substantial leadership on issues affecting disabled people and you are in a unique position to help break down the barriers not only of steel and concrete but those that may exit in the mind. You would honor The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs Council and people with disabilities across the land by accepting this invitation to serve as Honorary Committee member of its Annual event. DHHEC, established in 1989, encourages activities of deaf and hard of hearing business persons and promotes entrepreneurship by deaf and hard of hearing people. A local organization, DHHEC, has membership spanning many cities and states, Its success has resulted in the formation of a national organization, NCDHHE, whose national mission is to provide information dissemination, training, seminars, and technical assistance featuring deaf and hard of hearing business leaders who will share their experiences. DHHEC's goal is to be a vital source for the disabled business owners. Its members build business savvy, connect with the business community, and develop profitable associations. DHHEC events offer access to knowledgeable business mentors and specialists in business-related government and financial areas. Indeed, DHHEC is a major force in the new and changing business community. As more business recognize the many benefits of diversity in the work place, DHHEC is there to support and to create opportunities for its members. Thank you again for the significant contributions you are making on behalf of the deaf and disabled people throughout the country. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future and hope that you can accept this invitation to serve as DHHEC's Honorary Committee member for the annual gala. Sincerely, (Signature) A.Phillip Aiello Chairperson President Louis J. Schwartz CFP, RFP Schwartz Financial Concepts 814 Thayer Avenue Suite 301 Silver Spring MD 20910-4500 Vice President William Schyman Pine Lake Builders P.O. Box 1179 Stroudsburg PA 18360 Secretary Myrna P. Aiello Technical Computer Services 902 Bonitant Street Silver Spring MD 20910 Treasurer Dr. Steven L. Rattner D.D.S. 6100 Wesichuster Park Drive College Park MD 20740 09/22/94 16:54 301 212 5757 NCR FEDERAL SYST 001 TCS & Associates 902 Bonifant Street Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (301) 585-2432 Fax: {301) 585-7873 FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET Date:September 14, 1994 To: Senator Robert J. Dole (Alex Vachon) Fax: 202-228-4500 (4500 is crossed out and 4569 is handwritten beside it) Re: Honorary Committee member Sender: A. Phillip Aiello YOU SHOULD RECEIVE 2 PAGE(S), INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET. IF YOU 00 NOT RECEIVE ALL THE PAGES, PLEASE CALL (301) 585-2432. Please see attached letter and hope to receive a favorable reply with your support. You may contact me through the DC relay Service at 855-1000 and give the operator my number as 301­212-5481 or you may fax to me at 301 598-0833. Thank you! (Seal of the United States Senate) TELECOPIER TRANSMITTAL DATE: (Handwritten) 9/28/94 TO:(Handwritten) Lyn Gonsales 371-0197 FROM: (Handwritten) Alexander Vachon Office of Senator Bob Dole 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 2051 O (202) 224-6521 NUMBER OF PAGES TO FOLLOW: (Handwritten) 2 SUBJ:(Line left blank) OMNI FAX TO: 2022284569 SEP 28, 1994 8:43AM #096 P.01 (End page heading) (Handwritten) RUSH TO- Alexander Vachon From-Lyn Gunsalus 3 Pages-including cover 09/14/94 14: 38 301 212 5757 NCR FEDERAL SYST 001 TCS & Associates 902 Bonifant Street Silver Spring, Maryland 2091O (301) 585-2432 Fax: (301) 585-7873 FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET Date: September 14, 1994 To: Senator Robert J. Dole (Alex Vachon) Fax: 202-228-4569 Re: Honorary Committee member Sender: A. Philip Aiello YOU SHOULD RECEIVE 2 PAGE(S), INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL THE PAGES, PLEASE CALL (301) 585-2432. Please see attached letter and hope to receive a favorable reply with your support. You may contact me through the DC relay Service at 855-1000 and give the operator my number as 301­212-5481 or you may fax to me at 301 598-0833. Thank you! (Seal of the United States Senate) TELECOPIER TRANSMITTAL Date (Handwritten) 9/29/94 To: (Handwritten) Lyn Gonzales Fax #: 371-0197 From: (Handwritten) Alexander Vachon Office of Senator Bob Dole 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 2051 O (202) 224-6521 NUMBER OF PAGES TO FOLLOW:(Handwritten) 1 SUBJ: (Line left blank) (Handwritten on right of page) (illegible)