MEMORANDUM 

Date: January 7, 1995 
To: Senator Dole 
From: Alec Vachon (initialed)
RE: JOHN HAGER 

John Hager dropped in this week, with personal news. He has "retired," with a golden parachute from his employer. Last year, his employer, American Tobacco Company, was acquired by a British firm, B.A.T. Industries P.L.C. Although a number of American Tobacco executives got the axe at that time, John was promoted--to Senior Vice President. However, B.A.T. continues to downsize management and he was let go this week--with a good deal. They will carry him for the next year and a half until he qualifies for his pension. I gather he is now financially independent. 

John is looking for something to do. He has thought of running again for Chairmanship of the Virginia GOP. He may also take another run at reviving the RNC Disability Advisory Committee--although with Jeannie Austin gone there will be probably even less interest than before (which was only just above zero). 

I suspect John would also be interested in helping out with any future plans you might have. 

cc: Dan