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JOE REPPERT
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National Co-Chairmen's Meeting
Washington, DC
November 18, 1985
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National Co-Chairmen's Meeting
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
Capitol Hill Club
300 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
November 18th, 1985
Bolton Dining Room #3
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Remarks: Senator Dole
Introductions: Honorable Bob Ellsworth
10:15 a.m. The Majority Leader--his effort, his organization
Hon. Donald J. Devine: The Mandate of the Majority Leader
Paul Russo: The key campaigns
JEB Carney: "Campaign America: The 100th Congress"
Kirk Clinkenbeard: January Blitz
11:45 Question and Answer
12:15 Depart for Capitol
12:30 Lunch--informal
Majority Leader's Chamber
1:45 Program ends.
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A Campaign for the 100th Congress of the United States
More than simply another election
American voters will elect members to the 100th Congress in 1986. When they do, American political and legislative history will be changed. This is a significant event that requires careful thought and preparation, for it will be a watershed election as few have ever been.
1986 presents a difficult and critical test for the Republican Party. Twenty-two Republican Senate seats are up for reelection. Vacancies continue to grow. Senate seats once believed to be strongly Republican are no longer so because of radical shifts in population.
Every effort must be made to support the incumbent Senators and targeted challengers in their Senate bids . That is purpose of Campaign America: The 100th Congress -- to make the extra effort by providing the winning margin to maintain a Republican Senate and build a more Republican Congress.
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
What it will do
First, it will help keep control of the U.S. Senate in Republican hands by helping candidates win their campaigns.
Second, it will give the U.S. Senate Majority Leader the tools he needs to help build the competitiveness of challenger campaigns.
Third, it will focus attention on the incumbent races that face the greatest challenge from the opposition.
And finally, Campaign America: The 100th Congress will work with national and state organizations so that the groundwork and efforts made today will translate into a stronger Party organization in the future.
The Programs
National Co-Chairman -- individuals who will raise $30,000 each when and where the need is greatest.
The 100th Congress Committee -- a charter committee of 100 $5,000 contributors who provide the seed funds for the incumbent support program.
100th Congress Dinners -- 6 dinners jointly sponsored for the most important target candidates, the first to be held in Washington, D.C.
Majority Leader's 8600 Joint Trust -- a national, direct mail and small event effort to raise funds and pledges for the targeted challengers.
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Senate Races: 1986
Republican
Alaska Senator Frank Murkowski
Alabama Senator Jeremiah Denton
Florida Senator Paula Hawkins
Georgia Senator Mack Mattingly
Idaho Senator Steve Symms
Indiana Senator Dan Quayle
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley
Kansas Senator Bob Dole
North Dakota Senator Mark Andrews
New Hampshire Senator Warren Rudman
New York Senator Al D'Amato
Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles
Oregon Senator Bob Packwood
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter
South Dakota Senator Jim Abdnor
Utah Senator Jake Garn
Washington Senator Slade Gorton
Wisconsin Senator Bob Kasten
Retiring Republican Senators
Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater
Maryland Senator Mac Mathias
North Carolina Senator John East
Nevada Senator Paul Laxalt
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Senate Races: 1986
Democrat
Arkansas Senator Dale Bumpers
California Senator Alan Cranston
Colorado Senator Gary Hart
Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd
Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye
Illinois Senator Alan Dixon
Kentucky Senator Wendell Ford
Ohio Senator John Glenn
South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy
Retiring Democrat Senators
Louisiana Senator Russell Long
Missouri Senator Tom Eagleton
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Target States
January Blitz
Dates: January 6, 1985 through January 20th, 1985
States: Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Options: Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia
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Campaign America Organization
Honorable Donald J. Devine
Consulting Director
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. Kirk Clinkenbeard
Executive Director
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. David A. Keene
Keene, Monk & Associates
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. Paul A. Russo
Capitol Consultants
101 North Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. J.E.B. Carney
Carney & Company
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ms. Barbara Norris
Director of Finance Events
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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(sketch of a seating arrangement with pencil, labeled "L", "inside L", "inside R", "R", and "headtable")
MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 18, 1985
12:30 p.m. S-230
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
("4" in the following line is written over another number with black ink pen)
24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
(seating arrangements for the following attendees are marked with pencil)
Sherman Adelman 1st on inside left
Cleveland, Ohio
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
Stephan T. Bow 2nd on left
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
William J. Clark (Bill) 2nd on right
Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL) 3rd on inside right
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
Herbert F. Collins (Herb) 1st on right
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob) headtable 2
Dickerson, Maryland
NO
S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper) 2nd on inside right
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
Fred Merrill headtable 1
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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(seating arrangements for the following attendees are marked with pencil)
Lyn Meyerhoff 5th on inside left
Owings Mills, Maryland
Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Tim Murrell 3 on right
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
Tom Nemet 4th on right
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
David C. Owen (Dave) head table 4
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
Ron Richey 2nd on left inside
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
Joseph A. Shepard 1st on inside right
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
Carl L. Shipley 3rd on inside left
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Donald Sloan 1st on left
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster 5th on left
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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Joseph Fogarty (Joe)
Miami, Florida
Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
John F. Weatherby
Harkins Assoc., Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
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STAFF
(seating arrangements for the following attendees are marked with pencil)
Donald Devine - 3rd on left
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney end
Paul Russo 4th on left
Chris Cushing 5th on right
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
Jo Anne Coe - end
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM : BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
("4" in the following line is written over another number with black ink pen)
24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
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✓ Sheldon
("Sherman" in the following line is struck-through)
Sherman Adelman
Cleveland, Ohio
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
✓ Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
✓ William J. Clark (Bill)
✓ Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
✓ Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
✓ Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
NO
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S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
✓ Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
✓ Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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16 people
6 staff people
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22
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✓ Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
✓ Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
✓ Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
✓ David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
✓ Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
✓ Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
✓ Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
✓ Donald Sloan
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
(the following line is underlined)
TENTATIVE
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
("4" in the following line is written over another number with black ink pen)
24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
(the following names are marked and checked with pencil)
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Sheldon
("Sherman" in the following line is struck-through with pencil)
✓ - Sherman Adelman
Cleveland, Ohio
- Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
✓ - Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
- Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
✓ - William J. Clark (Bill)
✓ - Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
✓ - Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
✓ - Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
(the following entry has been struck-through)
S. Dean Evans
("NO" in the following line has been mostly erased)
NO Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
✓ - Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
✓ Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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- Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
- Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
- Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
- Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
- David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
- Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
- Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
- Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
- Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
- Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
- Donald Sloan
New York, New York
- Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
- George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
- Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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(the following listed names are ticked with pencil)
- Joseph Fogarty (Joe)
Miami, Florida
- Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
- John F. Weatherby
Harkins Assoc., Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
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STAFF
- Donald Devine
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney
Paul Russo
Chris Cushing
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
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- Senator Dole
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Kirk et al
Monday lunch
S-230 11/18
Conference room
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[markings]
Barbara Noris
11 people
later today or
tomorrow
Campaign America
684-5406
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15 people
20
Don Devine
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Bolton Room
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Dean Evans
no
MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
("12:30" in the following line is hand-written with pencil)
12:30 This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
22 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
William J. Clark (Bill)
Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
(the following line is hand-written with pencil)
?
Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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23
("24" in the following line is boxed-in)
24 Dole
("25" in the following line is boxed-in)
25 Devine
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Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
(the following line is hand-written with pencil)
?
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Donald Sloan
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
("23" and "✓" in the following line are hand-written with blue ink pen; "Adelman" in the following line is underlined with red ink pen; "→ CONFIRMED" in the following line is hand-written and underlined twice with red ink pen)
23 ✓ Sheldon Adelman → CONFIRMED
Cleveland, Ohio
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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24 with Senator Dole
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Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
(the following line is underlined)
STAFF
Donald Devine
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney
Paul Russo
(the following line is struck-through with pencil)
Chris Cushing
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
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Jo Anne
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November 13, 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: SENATOR DOLE
("DEBC" in the following line is hand-written with black ink pen)
FROM: JEB CARNEY DEBC
RE: MEETING AND AGENDA FOR CO-CHAIRMAN MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1985, CAPITOL HILL CLUB
Attached please find the draft agenda for the Co-Chairman meeting at 10 o'clock a.m. at the Capitol Hill Club next Monday. Also attached is a copy of a summary document done for Don Devine on the program and some suggested talking points for the introductory comments.
The following people have agreed to attend the meeting:
Mr. Stephen Bow
Mr. Ron Richey
Mr. S. Dean Evans
Mr. T. M. Murrell
Mr. George Webster
Mr. Herb Collins
Honorable Bob Ellsworth
Mr. Bob Monks
Mr. Tom Nemet
Mr. Donald Sloan
We are calling everyone who has not responded. We expect 15 people to finally attend. I will send you updates on Friday.
This meeting is being held to form the beginning of a finance structure able to do the following things:
1) Help organize events and raise funds during the January Blitz;
2) Locate hosts and co-hosts for our large galas next year;
3) Locate other co-chairman prospects to refresh the ranks;
4) Raise funds for targeted challengers in other states.
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Could you open the meeting with some personal remarks at 10:00 a.m.? Your presence is not required for the entire meeting. You will see them again for an informal buffet lunch in your office at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30
Yes_
No_
Comments:
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baked chicken breast in lemon sauce
salad
vegetable- green bean amandine
sherbert
total
20 people
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SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS
National Co-Chairman Meeting
Washington, D.C.
*I am delighted you took the time to be here today. You have busy schedules and many other things to do.
*You represent the first step in building a national organization which will help me as Majority Leader in the Campaigns of 1986.
*You are friends, people who care about what happens to the Republican Party. We have an enormous amount of work ahead if we are to succeed.
*Also here today are some of the people who will be running things from day to day, to make sure everything is in place.
*In a moment, you'll hear a little about the program, some of the immediate challenges before us, and have a chance to add some thoughts of your own.
*But now, I want to again thank you for helping me take this first step in a twelve month program that is essential to me as Majority Leader and the many candidates you will ultimately help.
*Bob Ellsworth is a friend of many years, and he has agreed to be here today as Chairman of Campaign America, to open the program and introduce those who are working with him to keep the wheels moving.
*We'll have a chance to talk over lunch. I apologize but I have to go over to the Capitol to see if we are still getting our paychecks. I might in fact be back here sooner than I thought.
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IN-HOUSE ONLY
DRAFT AGENDA
National Co-Chairman's Meeting
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
Capitol Hill Club
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
November 18th, 1985
Private Dining Room #3
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Remarks: Senator Dole
Introductions: Honorable Bob Ellsworth
* Honorable Don Devine
* Mr. David Keene
* Mr. Kirk Clinkenbeard
* Mr. JEB Carney
* Mr. Paul Russo
* Ms. Barbara Norris
10:15 a.m. The Majority Leader--his effort, his organization
Don Devine: The Political mandate for the Majority Leader
Issues and Policies
* Traditional Republican platform
* Current economic initiatives
* Current fiscal initiatives
* Agenda for the future
Paul Russo: Helping in the key campaigns
* Grassroots organization
* Key State and local races
Scott Coddington: Political Director, SRCC
* Targeted Senate incumbents
* Targeted Senate challengers
10:45 a.m. Dave Keene: The effect of the Majority leader on outcome of elections.
11:15 a.m. JEB Carney: "Campaign America: The 100th Congress"
* The 100th Congress Committee
* The Presidential Dinner
* The Galas
* The Majority Leader's 8600 Joint Trust
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11:30 Kirk Clinkenbeard: January Blitz
* Goals and objectives
* Opportunity states
* Target states
11:45 Question and Answer
12:15 Depart for Senate Majority Chamber
12:30 Lunch--informal
Conference Room
1:45 Program ends.
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November 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: DON DEVINE
KIRK CLINKENBEARD
FROM: JEB CARNEY
RE: NATIONAL CO-CHAIRMAN MEETING AND LUNCHEON MEETING: NOV. 18
Following is a proposed agenda for the meeting and subsequent luncheon on November 18th of the National Co-Chairmen meeting. Also enclosed are some thoughts on the nature of the message to be delivered and what we are really trying to accomplish with this effort.
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GENERAL
The National Co-Chairman effort is being established to assist Senator Dole and Campaign America in raising funds for CA and candidates directly. It is being formed because the Senator cannot do all of the work himself, and it's advantageous to have a few others who will share responsibility to raise and organize.
This is also the beginnings of a national fundraising network, constructed on a horizontal rather than a vertical basis. As such, there are no limits to the number of Co-Chairmen, only the jobs which we will be asking them to complete. There are no "upper management" structures such a vice-chairmen, regional chairman or finance chairman--these require precisely the right people to get the work done.
Instead, the horizontal approach allows each Co-Chair to work directly with Senator Dole, you, me or whomever to complete the task. In time, those who produce will rise to the surface and those who don't will not obstruct progress.
The qualifications for this group are simple--the ability to raise $30,000 whenever and for whomever Senator Dole asks them. Their potential leanings in future campaigns is of little interest, though it makes sense to ask those who are willing to help first, then work on the less disposed later.
The first task before the Co-Chairs is the January Blitz. Clink has designed a flexible scheduling format which should be presented to the group on that day as an opportunity to have ten days to accomplish the maximum amount possible with the Senator's time.
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The second task is recruitment of our gala supporters and organizers in the five target cities of New York, Chicago, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles.
The third task is helping some of the targeted candidates with fundraising events outside their respective states, with our without the help of Senator Dole.
A fourth more general responsibility is to gather occasionally in Washington or other major cities for "recruitment" meetings of additional Co-Chairs. It is a certainty that we will need to refresh the ranks on a regular basis.
Given the above tasks are not completely exclusive, the attached agenda is designed to cover each, and a question and answer period available to ask for ideas, different approaches, etc. At the end of the briefing, a staff person from the Senate committee will briefly the target Senate races. Clink has suggested we have legal counsel and Amy Gilbert present during Q.&A. to handle FEC questions.
Lunch will provide an opportunity to review and clarify what has been discussed, and give the Senator a chance to reinforce the direction being taken.
As a closing thought, the Senator should be available to open the meeting at the Capitol Hill Club, and then depart during the more technical discussions. He will have a chance to talk with everyone over lunch in his office conference room.
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JOE REPPERT
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National Co-Chairmen's Meeting
Washington, DC
November 18, 1985
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National Co-Chairmen's Meeting
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
Capitol Hill Club
300 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
November 18th, 1985
Bolton Dining Room #3
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Remarks: Senator Dole
Introductions: Honorable Bob Ellsworth
10:15 a.m. The Majority Leader--his effort, his organization
Hon. Donald J. Devine: The Mandate of the Majority Leader
Paul Russo: The key campaigns
JEB Carney: "Campaign America: The 100th Congress"
Kirk Clinkenbeard: January Blitz
11:45 Question and Answer
12:15 Depart for Capitol
12:30 Lunch--informal
Majority Leader's Chamber
1:45 Program ends.
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A Campaign for the 100th Congress of the United States
More than simply another election
American voters will elect members to the 100th Congress in 1986. When they do, American political and legislative history will be changed. This is a significant event that requires careful thought and preparation, for it will be a watershed election as few have ever been.
1986 presents a difficult and critical test for the Republican Party. Twenty-two Republican Senate seats are up for reelection. Vacancies continue to grow. Senate seats once believed to be strongly Republican are no longer so because of radical shifts in population.
Every effort must be made to support the incumbent Senators and targeted challengers in their Senate bids . That is purpose of Campaign America: The 100th Congress -- to make the extra effort by providing the winning margin to maintain a Republican Senate and build a more Republican Congress.
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
What it will do
First, it will help keep control of the U.S. Senate in Republican hands by helping candidates win their campaigns.
Second, it will give the U.S. Senate Majority Leader the tools he needs to help build the competitiveness of challenger campaigns.
Third, it will focus attention on the incumbent races that face the greatest challenge from the opposition.
And finally, Campaign America: The 100th Congress will work with national and state organizations so that the groundwork and efforts made today will translate into a stronger Party organization in the future.
The Programs
National Co-Chairman -- individuals who will raise $30,000 each when and where the need is greatest.
The 100th Congress Committee -- a charter committee of 100 $5,000 contributors who provide the seed funds for the incumbent support program.
100th Congress Dinners -- 6 dinners jointly sponsored for the most important target candidates, the first to be held in Washington, D.C.
Majority Leader's 8600 Joint Trust -- a national, direct mail and small event effort to raise funds and pledges for the targeted challengers.
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Senate Races: 1986
Republican
Alaska Senator Frank Murkowski
Alabama Senator Jeremiah Denton
Florida Senator Paula Hawkins
Georgia Senator Mack Mattingly
Idaho Senator Steve Symms
Indiana Senator Dan Quayle
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley
Kansas Senator Bob Dole
North Dakota Senator Mark Andrews
New Hampshire Senator Warren Rudman
New York Senator Al D'Amato
Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles
Oregon Senator Bob Packwood
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter
South Dakota Senator Jim Abdnor
Utah Senator Jake Garn
Washington Senator Slade Gorton
Wisconsin Senator Bob Kasten
Retiring Republican Senators
Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater
Maryland Senator Mac Mathias
North Carolina Senator John East
Nevada Senator Paul Laxalt
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Senate Races: 1986
Democrat
Arkansas Senator Dale Bumpers
California Senator Alan Cranston
Colorado Senator Gary Hart
Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd
Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye
Illinois Senator Alan Dixon
Kentucky Senator Wendell Ford
Ohio Senator John Glenn
South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy
Retiring Democrat Senators
Louisiana Senator Russell Long
Missouri Senator Tom Eagleton
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Target States
January Blitz
Dates: January 6, 1985 through January 20th, 1985
States: Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Options: Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia
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Campaign America Organization
Honorable Donald J. Devine
Consulting Director
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. Kirk Clinkenbeard
Executive Director
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. David A. Keene
Keene, Monk & Associates
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. Paul A. Russo
Capitol Consultants
101 North Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. J.E.B. Carney
Carney & Company
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ms. Barbara Norris
Director of Finance Events
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 18, 1985
12:30 p.m. S-230
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
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24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
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Sherman Adelman 1st on inside left
Cleveland, Ohio
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
Stephan T. Bow 2nd on left
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
William J. Clark (Bill) 2nd on right
Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL) 3rd on inside right
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
Herbert F. Collins (Herb) 1st on right
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob) headtable 2
Dickerson, Maryland
NO
S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper) 2nd on inside right
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
Fred Merrill headtable 1
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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Lyn Meyerhoff 5th on inside left
Owings Mills, Maryland
Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Tim Murrell 3 on right
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
Tom Nemet 4th on right
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
David C. Owen (Dave) head table 4
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
Ron Richey 2nd on left inside
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
Joseph A. Shepard 1st on inside right
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
Carl L. Shipley 3rd on inside left
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Donald Sloan 1st on left
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster 5th on left
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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Joseph Fogarty (Joe)
Miami, Florida
Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
John F. Weatherby
Harkins Assoc., Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
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STAFF
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Donald Devine - 3rd on left
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney end
Paul Russo 4th on left
Chris Cushing 5th on right
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
Jo Anne Coe - end
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM : BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
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24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
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✓ Sheldon
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Sherman Adelman
Cleveland, Ohio
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
✓ Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
✓ William J. Clark (Bill)
✓ Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
✓ Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
✓ Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
NO
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S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
✓ Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
✓ Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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16 people
6 staff people
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22
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✓ Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
✓ Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
✓ Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
✓ David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
✓ Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
✓ Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
✓ Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
✓ Donald Sloan
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
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24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
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Sheldon
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✓ - Sherman Adelman
Cleveland, Ohio
- Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
✓ - Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
- Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
✓ - William J. Clark (Bill)
✓ - Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
✓ - Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
✓ - Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
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S. Dean Evans
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NO Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
✓ - Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
✓ Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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- Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
- Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
- Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
- Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
- David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
- Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
- Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
- Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
- Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
- Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
- Donald Sloan
New York, New York
- Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
- George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
- Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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- Joseph Fogarty (Joe)
Miami, Florida
- Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
- John F. Weatherby
Harkins Assoc., Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
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STAFF
- Donald Devine
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney
Paul Russo
Chris Cushing
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
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- Senator Dole
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Kirk et al
Monday lunch
S-230 11/18
Conference room
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[markings]
Barbara Noris
11 people
later today or
tomorrow
Campaign America
684-5406
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15 people
20
Don Devine
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Bolton Room
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Dean Evans
no
MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
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12:30 This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
22 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
William J. Clark (Bill)
Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
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?
Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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23
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24 Dole
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25 Devine
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Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
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?
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Donald Sloan
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
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23 ✓ Sheldon Adelman → CONFIRMED
Cleveland, Ohio
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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24 with Senator Dole
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Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
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STAFF
Donald Devine
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney
Paul Russo
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Chris Cushing
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
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Jo Anne
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November 13, 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: SENATOR DOLE
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FROM: JEB CARNEY DEBC
RE: MEETING AND AGENDA FOR CO-CHAIRMAN MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1985, CAPITOL HILL CLUB
Attached please find the draft agenda for the Co-Chairman meeting at 10 o'clock a.m. at the Capitol Hill Club next Monday. Also attached is a copy of a summary document done for Don Devine on the program and some suggested talking points for the introductory comments.
The following people have agreed to attend the meeting:
Mr. Stephen Bow
Mr. Ron Richey
Mr. S. Dean Evans
Mr. T. M. Murrell
Mr. George Webster
Mr. Herb Collins
Honorable Bob Ellsworth
Mr. Bob Monks
Mr. Tom Nemet
Mr. Donald Sloan
We are calling everyone who has not responded. We expect 15 people to finally attend. I will send you updates on Friday.
This meeting is being held to form the beginning of a finance structure able to do the following things:
1) Help organize events and raise funds during the January Blitz;
2) Locate hosts and co-hosts for our large galas next year;
3) Locate other co-chairman prospects to refresh the ranks;
4) Raise funds for targeted challengers in other states.
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Could you open the meeting with some personal remarks at 10:00 a.m.? Your presence is not required for the entire meeting. You will see them again for an informal buffet lunch in your office at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30
Yes_
No_
Comments:
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baked chicken breast in lemon sauce
salad
vegetable- green bean amandine
sherbert
total
20 people
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SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS
National Co-Chairman Meeting
Washington, D.C.
*I am delighted you took the time to be here today. You have busy schedules and many other things to do.
*You represent the first step in building a national organization which will help me as Majority Leader in the Campaigns of 1986.
*You are friends, people who care about what happens to the Republican Party. We have an enormous amount of work ahead if we are to succeed.
*Also here today are some of the people who will be running things from day to day, to make sure everything is in place.
*In a moment, you'll hear a little about the program, some of the immediate challenges before us, and have a chance to add some thoughts of your own.
*But now, I want to again thank you for helping me take this first step in a twelve month program that is essential to me as Majority Leader and the many candidates you will ultimately help.
*Bob Ellsworth is a friend of many years, and he has agreed to be here today as Chairman of Campaign America, to open the program and introduce those who are working with him to keep the wheels moving.
*We'll have a chance to talk over lunch. I apologize but I have to go over to the Capitol to see if we are still getting our paychecks. I might in fact be back here sooner than I thought.
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IN-HOUSE ONLY
DRAFT AGENDA
National Co-Chairman's Meeting
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
Capitol Hill Club
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
November 18th, 1985
Private Dining Room #3
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Remarks: Senator Dole
Introductions: Honorable Bob Ellsworth
* Honorable Don Devine
* Mr. David Keene
* Mr. Kirk Clinkenbeard
* Mr. JEB Carney
* Mr. Paul Russo
* Ms. Barbara Norris
10:15 a.m. The Majority Leader--his effort, his organization
Don Devine: The Political mandate for the Majority Leader
Issues and Policies
* Traditional Republican platform
* Current economic initiatives
* Current fiscal initiatives
* Agenda for the future
Paul Russo: Helping in the key campaigns
* Grassroots organization
* Key State and local races
Scott Coddington: Political Director, SRCC
* Targeted Senate incumbents
* Targeted Senate challengers
10:45 a.m. Dave Keene: The effect of the Majority leader on outcome of elections.
11:15 a.m. JEB Carney: "Campaign America: The 100th Congress"
* The 100th Congress Committee
* The Presidential Dinner
* The Galas
* The Majority Leader's 8600 Joint Trust
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11:30 Kirk Clinkenbeard: January Blitz
* Goals and objectives
* Opportunity states
* Target states
11:45 Question and Answer
12:15 Depart for Senate Majority Chamber
12:30 Lunch--informal
Conference Room
1:45 Program ends.
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November 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: DON DEVINE
KIRK CLINKENBEARD
FROM: JEB CARNEY
RE: NATIONAL CO-CHAIRMAN MEETING AND LUNCHEON MEETING: NOV. 18
Following is a proposed agenda for the meeting and subsequent luncheon on November 18th of the National Co-Chairmen meeting. Also enclosed are some thoughts on the nature of the message to be delivered and what we are really trying to accomplish with this effort.
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GENERAL
The National Co-Chairman effort is being established to assist Senator Dole and Campaign America in raising funds for CA and candidates directly. It is being formed because the Senator cannot do all of the work himself, and it's advantageous to have a few others who will share responsibility to raise and organize.
This is also the beginnings of a national fundraising network, constructed on a horizontal rather than a vertical basis. As such, there are no limits to the number of Co-Chairmen, only the jobs which we will be asking them to complete. There are no "upper management" structures such a vice-chairmen, regional chairman or finance chairman--these require precisely the right people to get the work done.
Instead, the horizontal approach allows each Co-Chair to work directly with Senator Dole, you, me or whomever to complete the task. In time, those who produce will rise to the surface and those who don't will not obstruct progress.
The qualifications for this group are simple--the ability to raise $30,000 whenever and for whomever Senator Dole asks them. Their potential leanings in future campaigns is of little interest, though it makes sense to ask those who are willing to help first, then work on the less disposed later.
The first task before the Co-Chairs is the January Blitz. Clink has designed a flexible scheduling format which should be presented to the group on that day as an opportunity to have ten days to accomplish the maximum amount possible with the Senator's time.
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The second task is recruitment of our gala supporters and organizers in the five target cities of New York, Chicago, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles.
The third task is helping some of the targeted candidates with fundraising events outside their respective states, with our without the help of Senator Dole.
A fourth more general responsibility is to gather occasionally in Washington or other major cities for "recruitment" meetings of additional Co-Chairs. It is a certainty that we will need to refresh the ranks on a regular basis.
Given the above tasks are not completely exclusive, the attached agenda is designed to cover each, and a question and answer period available to ask for ideas, different approaches, etc. At the end of the briefing, a staff person from the Senate committee will briefly the target Senate races. Clink has suggested we have legal counsel and Amy Gilbert present during Q.&A. to handle FEC questions.
Lunch will provide an opportunity to review and clarify what has been discussed, and give the Senator a chance to reinforce the direction being taken.
As a closing thought, the Senator should be available to open the meeting at the Capitol Hill Club, and then depart during the more technical discussions. He will have a chance to talk with everyone over lunch in his office conference room.
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JOE REPPERT
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National Co-Chairmen's Meeting
Washington, DC
November 18, 1985
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National Co-Chairmen's Meeting
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
Capitol Hill Club
300 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
November 18th, 1985
Bolton Dining Room #3
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Remarks: Senator Dole
Introductions: Honorable Bob Ellsworth
10:15 a.m. The Majority Leader--his effort, his organization
Hon. Donald J. Devine: The Mandate of the Majority Leader
Paul Russo: The key campaigns
JEB Carney: "Campaign America: The 100th Congress"
Kirk Clinkenbeard: January Blitz
11:45 Question and Answer
12:15 Depart for Capitol
12:30 Lunch--informal
Majority Leader's Chamber
1:45 Program ends.
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A Campaign for the 100th Congress of the United States
More than simply another election
American voters will elect members to the 100th Congress in 1986. When they do, American political and legislative history will be changed. This is a significant event that requires careful thought and preparation, for it will be a watershed election as few have ever been.
1986 presents a difficult and critical test for the Republican Party. Twenty-two Republican Senate seats are up for reelection. Vacancies continue to grow. Senate seats once believed to be strongly Republican are no longer so because of radical shifts in population.
Every effort must be made to support the incumbent Senators and targeted challengers in their Senate bids . That is purpose of Campaign America: The 100th Congress -- to make the extra effort by providing the winning margin to maintain a Republican Senate and build a more Republican Congress.
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
What it will do
First, it will help keep control of the U.S. Senate in Republican hands by helping candidates win their campaigns.
Second, it will give the U.S. Senate Majority Leader the tools he needs to help build the competitiveness of challenger campaigns.
Third, it will focus attention on the incumbent races that face the greatest challenge from the opposition.
And finally, Campaign America: The 100th Congress will work with national and state organizations so that the groundwork and efforts made today will translate into a stronger Party organization in the future.
The Programs
National Co-Chairman -- individuals who will raise $30,000 each when and where the need is greatest.
The 100th Congress Committee -- a charter committee of 100 $5,000 contributors who provide the seed funds for the incumbent support program.
100th Congress Dinners -- 6 dinners jointly sponsored for the most important target candidates, the first to be held in Washington, D.C.
Majority Leader's 8600 Joint Trust -- a national, direct mail and small event effort to raise funds and pledges for the targeted challengers.
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Senate Races: 1986
Republican
Alaska Senator Frank Murkowski
Alabama Senator Jeremiah Denton
Florida Senator Paula Hawkins
Georgia Senator Mack Mattingly
Idaho Senator Steve Symms
Indiana Senator Dan Quayle
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley
Kansas Senator Bob Dole
North Dakota Senator Mark Andrews
New Hampshire Senator Warren Rudman
New York Senator Al D'Amato
Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles
Oregon Senator Bob Packwood
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter
South Dakota Senator Jim Abdnor
Utah Senator Jake Garn
Washington Senator Slade Gorton
Wisconsin Senator Bob Kasten
Retiring Republican Senators
Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater
Maryland Senator Mac Mathias
North Carolina Senator John East
Nevada Senator Paul Laxalt
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Senate Races: 1986
Democrat
Arkansas Senator Dale Bumpers
California Senator Alan Cranston
Colorado Senator Gary Hart
Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd
Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye
Illinois Senator Alan Dixon
Kentucky Senator Wendell Ford
Ohio Senator John Glenn
South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy
Retiring Democrat Senators
Louisiana Senator Russell Long
Missouri Senator Tom Eagleton
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Target States
January Blitz
Dates: January 6, 1985 through January 20th, 1985
States: Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Options: Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia
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Campaign America Organization
Honorable Donald J. Devine
Consulting Director
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. Kirk Clinkenbeard
Executive Director
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. David A. Keene
Keene, Monk & Associates
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. Paul A. Russo
Capitol Consultants
101 North Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Mr. J.E.B. Carney
Carney & Company
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ms. Barbara Norris
Director of Finance Events
Campaign America
919 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 18, 1985
12:30 p.m. S-230
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
("4" in the following line is written over another number with black ink pen)
24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
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Sherman Adelman 1st on inside left
Cleveland, Ohio
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
Stephan T. Bow 2nd on left
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
William J. Clark (Bill) 2nd on right
Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL) 3rd on inside right
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
Herbert F. Collins (Herb) 1st on right
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob) headtable 2
Dickerson, Maryland
NO
S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper) 2nd on inside right
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
Fred Merrill headtable 1
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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Lyn Meyerhoff 5th on inside left
Owings Mills, Maryland
Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Tim Murrell 3 on right
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
Tom Nemet 4th on right
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
David C. Owen (Dave) head table 4
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
Ron Richey 2nd on left inside
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
Joseph A. Shepard 1st on inside right
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
Carl L. Shipley 3rd on inside left
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Donald Sloan 1st on left
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster 5th on left
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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Joseph Fogarty (Joe)
Miami, Florida
Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
John F. Weatherby
Harkins Assoc., Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
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STAFF
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Donald Devine - 3rd on left
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney end
Paul Russo 4th on left
Chris Cushing 5th on right
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
Jo Anne Coe - end
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM : BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
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24 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
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✓ Sheldon
("Sherman" in the following line is struck-through)
Sherman Adelman
Cleveland, Ohio
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
✓ Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
✓ William J. Clark (Bill)
✓ Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
✓ Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
✓ Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
NO
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S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
✓ Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
✓ Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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16 people
6 staff people
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22
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✓ Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
✓ Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
✓ Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
✓ David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
✓ Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
✓ Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
✓ Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
✓ Donald Sloan
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
("4" in the following line is written over another number with black ink pen)
24 CONFIRMED
(the following line is underlined)
CONFIRMED
(the following names are marked and checked with pencil)
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Sheldon
("Sherman" in the following line is struck-through with pencil)
✓ - Sherman Adelman
Cleveland, Ohio
- Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
✓ - Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
- Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
✓ - William J. Clark (Bill)
✓ - Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
✓ - Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
✓ - Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
(the following entry has been struck-through)
S. Dean Evans
("NO" in the following line has been mostly erased)
NO Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
✓ - Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
✓ Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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- 2 -
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- Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
- Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
- Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
- Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
- David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
- Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
- Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
- Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
- Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
- Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
- Donald Sloan
New York, New York
- Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
- George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
- Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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- Joseph Fogarty (Joe)
Miami, Florida
- Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
- John F. Weatherby
Harkins Assoc., Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
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STAFF
- Donald Devine
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney
Paul Russo
Chris Cushing
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
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- Senator Dole
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Kirk et al
Monday lunch
S-230 11/18
Conference room
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[markings]
Barbara Noris
11 people
later today or
tomorrow
Campaign America
684-5406
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15 people
20
Don Devine
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Bolton Room
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Dean Evans
no
MEMORANDUM
TO: JOYCE MCCLUREY
FROM: BARBARA NORRIS
DATE: November 15, 1985
("12:30" in the following line is hand-written with pencil)
12:30 This is a preliminary list of names attending the Co-Chairman briefing on Monday, the 18th of November.
22 CONFIRMED
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CONFIRMED
Steven D. Bell
Steven D. Bell Company
Greensboro, North Carolina
Stephan T. Bow
Metropolitan Life and Affiliated Companies
San Francisco, California
Ray Cato
Rural Development Corporation, President
Kalamazoo, Michigan
William J. Clark (Bill)
Barry Gottehrer (ADDITIONAL)
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Springfield, Massachusetts
Herbert F. Collins (Herb)
Greater Development Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Robert F. Ellsworth (Bob)
Dickerson, Maryland
S. Dean Evans
Evans Grain Company
Salina, Kansas
Marty Colladay (attending for Mike Harper)
ConAgra, Inc., Vice President of Public Relations
Omaha, Nebraska
Lyn Meyerhoff
Owings Mills, Maryland
(the following line is hand-written with pencil)
?
Fred Merrill
Cereal Food Processors
Kansas City, Missouri
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23
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24 Dole
("25" in the following line is boxed-in)
25 Devine
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Bob Monks
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Tim Murrell
American Investors Life
Topeka, Kansas
Tom Nemet
Auto Dealers and Drivers
Jamaica, New York
David C. Owen (Dave)
Owen and Associates
Stanley, Kansas
Joseph R. Reppert (Joe)
American Mortgage Corporation
Miami, Florida
Ron Richey
Torchmark Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
Joseph A. Shepard
The Lockwood Group
Webster Groves, Missouri
Carl L. Shipley
Attorney at Law
Washington, D.C.
(the following line is hand-written with pencil)
?
Harold Simmons
Contran Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Donald Sloan
New York, New York
Joan Tobin
Washington, D.C.
George D. Webster
Washington, D.C.
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TENTATIVE
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23 ✓ Sheldon Adelman → CONFIRMED
Cleveland, Ohio
Patrick A. Barbolla
Fort Worth, Texas
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24 with Senator Dole
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Richard Seltzer
Royal American
Panama City, Florida
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STAFF
Donald Devine
Kirk Clinkenbeard
Jeb Carney
Paul Russo
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Chris Cushing
Barbara Norris (NO LUNCH)
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Jo Anne
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November 13, 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: SENATOR DOLE
("DEBC" in the following line is hand-written with black ink pen)
FROM: JEB CARNEY DEBC
RE: MEETING AND AGENDA FOR CO-CHAIRMAN MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1985, CAPITOL HILL CLUB
Attached please find the draft agenda for the Co-Chairman meeting at 10 o'clock a.m. at the Capitol Hill Club next Monday. Also attached is a copy of a summary document done for Don Devine on the program and some suggested talking points for the introductory comments.
The following people have agreed to attend the meeting:
Mr. Stephen Bow
Mr. Ron Richey
Mr. S. Dean Evans
Mr. T. M. Murrell
Mr. George Webster
Mr. Herb Collins
Honorable Bob Ellsworth
Mr. Bob Monks
Mr. Tom Nemet
Mr. Donald Sloan
We are calling everyone who has not responded. We expect 15 people to finally attend. I will send you updates on Friday.
This meeting is being held to form the beginning of a finance structure able to do the following things:
1) Help organize events and raise funds during the January Blitz;
2) Locate hosts and co-hosts for our large galas next year;
3) Locate other co-chairman prospects to refresh the ranks;
4) Raise funds for targeted challengers in other states.
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Could you open the meeting with some personal remarks at 10:00 a.m.? Your presence is not required for the entire meeting. You will see them again for an informal buffet lunch in your office at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30
Yes_
No_
Comments:
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baked chicken breast in lemon sauce
salad
vegetable- green bean amandine
sherbert
total
20 people
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SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS
National Co-Chairman Meeting
Washington, D.C.
*I am delighted you took the time to be here today. You have busy schedules and many other things to do.
*You represent the first step in building a national organization which will help me as Majority Leader in the Campaigns of 1986.
*You are friends, people who care about what happens to the Republican Party. We have an enormous amount of work ahead if we are to succeed.
*Also here today are some of the people who will be running things from day to day, to make sure everything is in place.
*In a moment, you'll hear a little about the program, some of the immediate challenges before us, and have a chance to add some thoughts of your own.
*But now, I want to again thank you for helping me take this first step in a twelve month program that is essential to me as Majority Leader and the many candidates you will ultimately help.
*Bob Ellsworth is a friend of many years, and he has agreed to be here today as Chairman of Campaign America, to open the program and introduce those who are working with him to keep the wheels moving.
*We'll have a chance to talk over lunch. I apologize but I have to go over to the Capitol to see if we are still getting our paychecks. I might in fact be back here sooner than I thought.
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IN-HOUSE ONLY
DRAFT AGENDA
National Co-Chairman's Meeting
Campaign America: The 100th Congress
Capitol Hill Club
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
November 18th, 1985
Private Dining Room #3
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Remarks: Senator Dole
Introductions: Honorable Bob Ellsworth
* Honorable Don Devine
* Mr. David Keene
* Mr. Kirk Clinkenbeard
* Mr. JEB Carney
* Mr. Paul Russo
* Ms. Barbara Norris
10:15 a.m. The Majority Leader--his effort, his organization
Don Devine: The Political mandate for the Majority Leader
Issues and Policies
* Traditional Republican platform
* Current economic initiatives
* Current fiscal initiatives
* Agenda for the future
Paul Russo: Helping in the key campaigns
* Grassroots organization
* Key State and local races
Scott Coddington: Political Director, SRCC
* Targeted Senate incumbents
* Targeted Senate challengers
10:45 a.m. Dave Keene: The effect of the Majority leader on outcome of elections.
11:15 a.m. JEB Carney: "Campaign America: The 100th Congress"
* The 100th Congress Committee
* The Presidential Dinner
* The Galas
* The Majority Leader's 8600 Joint Trust
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11:30 Kirk Clinkenbeard: January Blitz
* Goals and objectives
* Opportunity states
* Target states
11:45 Question and Answer
12:15 Depart for Senate Majority Chamber
12:30 Lunch--informal
Conference Room
1:45 Program ends.
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November 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: DON DEVINE
KIRK CLINKENBEARD
FROM: JEB CARNEY
RE: NATIONAL CO-CHAIRMAN MEETING AND LUNCHEON MEETING: NOV. 18
Following is a proposed agenda for the meeting and subsequent luncheon on November 18th of the National Co-Chairmen meeting. Also enclosed are some thoughts on the nature of the message to be delivered and what we are really trying to accomplish with this effort.
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GENERAL
The National Co-Chairman effort is being established to assist Senator Dole and Campaign America in raising funds for CA and candidates directly. It is being formed because the Senator cannot do all of the work himself, and it's advantageous to have a few others who will share responsibility to raise and organize.
This is also the beginnings of a national fundraising network, constructed on a horizontal rather than a vertical basis. As such, there are no limits to the number of Co-Chairmen, only the jobs which we will be asking them to complete. There are no "upper management" structures such a vice-chairmen, regional chairman or finance chairman--these require precisely the right people to get the work done.
Instead, the horizontal approach allows each Co-Chair to work directly with Senator Dole, you, me or whomever to complete the task. In time, those who produce will rise to the surface and those who don't will not obstruct progress.
The qualifications for this group are simple--the ability to raise $30,000 whenever and for whomever Senator Dole asks them. Their potential leanings in future campaigns is of little interest, though it makes sense to ask those who are willing to help first, then work on the less disposed later.
The first task before the Co-Chairs is the January Blitz. Clink has designed a flexible scheduling format which should be presented to the group on that day as an opportunity to have ten days to accomplish the maximum amount possible with the Senator's time.
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The second task is recruitment of our gala supporters and organizers in the five target cities of New York, Chicago, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles.
The third task is helping some of the targeted candidates with fundraising events outside their respective states, with our without the help of Senator Dole.
A fourth more general responsibility is to gather occasionally in Washington or other major cities for "recruitment" meetings of additional Co-Chairs. It is a certainty that we will need to refresh the ranks on a regular basis.
Given the above tasks are not completely exclusive, the attached agenda is designed to cover each, and a question and answer period available to ask for ideas, different approaches, etc. At the end of the briefing, a staff person from the Senate committee will briefly the target Senate races. Clink has suggested we have legal counsel and Amy Gilbert present during Q.&A. to handle FEC questions.
Lunch will provide an opportunity to review and clarify what has been discussed, and give the Senator a chance to reinforce the direction being taken.
As a closing thought, the Senator should be available to open the meeting at the Capitol Hill Club, and then depart during the more technical discussions. He will have a chance to talk with everyone over lunch in his office conference room.
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