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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-84-1290J-84-1032 RESOLUTION NO. 84 -1290 z 4 f A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO =h EXCEED $139606 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AI4D ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, IN SUPPORT OF THE "MIAMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP", CO -SPONSORED BY THE GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TO BE HELD AT THE KEY BISCAYNE HOTEL AND VILLAS DECEMBER 28-30, 1984; SUBJECT TO METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR EACH CONTRIBUTING AN EQUAL AMOUNT TOWARDS THIS EVENT; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT IF THE PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTION EXCEEDS $13,605, THE CITY OF MIAMI'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THIS EVENT WILL BE PROPORTIONATELY REDUCED. WHEREAS, a group of Miami businesspersons and educators are organizing a program entitled the "Miami Congressional Workshop" which will take place at the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas from December 28-30, 1984; and WHEREAS, this two -and -one-half day program has the primary objective of providing twenty-five of 1984's newly - elected members of the U.S. Congress with intense briefings and comprehensive information on political, economic, and security issues facing the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean; and WHEREAS, this event is important to Miami because it will provide Congress with information that should enhance decision -making and directly benefit U.S. business and commercial interests in Latin America and the Caribbean -- regions that are most important to Florida; it will also provide interaction among Miami's leading business persons and educators and the ranking members of Congress, as well as the national, local and foreign experts on Latin America that will attend; it will further expose and identify Miami as a major center of international activity; finally it will provide an opportunity for area businesses CITY COMMISSION MEETINC OF NOV 8 1984 RESOlulluit ji(0 +—IA REMARKS. O engaged in international trade to promote their products and/or services, as well as to inform themselves of major developments related to the Latin American and Caribbean market; and WHEREAS, although this event has already received sponsorship from such organizations as the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the International Center of Florida, it still faces a budget shortfall of $40,815; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the City of Miami, Metropolitan Dade County and the private sector will each contribute an amount not to exceed one-third or $13,605 of the existing budget shortfall of $40,815; and WHEREAS, the recently created City of Miami International Trade and Development Committee unanimously passed a motion at its October 17, 1984 meeting recommending that the City of Miami and Metropolitan Dade County join together to provide one-half of the funds needed to cover the budget shortfall in the case that the private sector cannot raise the required funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. An amount not to exceed $13,605 is hereby allocated from the Special Programs and Accounts, Contingent Fund in support of the "Miami Congressional Workshop" co -sponsored by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce to be held at the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas December 28-30, 1984. Section 2. The aforesaid allocation is subject to Metropolitan Dade County and the private sector each contributing an amount not to exceed $13,605 towards this event with the condition that the herein allocation shall be proportionately reduced if the private sector's contribution towards the event exceeds $13,605. 84-JL290 Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement, subject to the City Attorney's approval as to form and correctness, to implement the herein allocation. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of November , 1984. ATTEST: H G.�ONGIE, CITY CLERK' — APPROVED AND PREPARED BY: ROBERT F. CLARK, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM ANQ—LORRECTNESS: f Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE Mayor 84-1290 -a CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA 60 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM C11 Y MANAC7F��'S OFFICE IM nrr TO. Howard V. Gary DATE: October 16, 1984 FILE: City Manager SUBJECT: "Miami Congressional Workshop" FROM: Charlotte Gallogly ( / EFERENCES: Director �� October 25th Agenda Department of Economic De elopment ENCLOSURES: "It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution allocating an amount not to exceed $13,608 from the Special Programs and Accounts, Contingent Fund, in support of the "Miami Congressional Workshop" co -sponsored by the Greater iliami Chamber of Commerce and to be held at the Key Biscayne and Villas December 28-30, 1984; subject to � Metropolitan Dade County and the private sector each contributing an equal amount towards this event; further providing that if — ; the private sector contribution exceeds $13,608, the City of Miami's contribution toward this event will be proportionately reduced." A group of leading businesspersons and educators are organizing a program entitled the "Miami Congressional Workshop" (see attached brochure) which will take place in Miami from December 28-30, 1984. This two -and -one-half day program has the primary objective of providing as many as twenty-five 1984 newly -elected members of the United States Congress with intense briefings and comprehensive information on political, economic, business and security issues facing the United States in Latin America and the Caribbean. It should be noted that the "Miami Congressional Workshop" is patterned after the seven-year old Harvard University's "Program for Newly -Elected Members of Congress". The Harvard program pinpoints some of the maj-or public issues that new members of Congress will be facing in the areas of taxes, the economy, the Middle East, the defense budget and arms control. 84-1290 416 Howard V. Gary Page 2 Although this event has already received sponsorship from such organizations as the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the International Center of Florida, it still faces a budget shortfall of $40,825. As illustrated in the attached brochure, this budget shortfall is broken down as follows: Hotel $14,000 Food and Beverage 22,100 Travel 25,750 Administrative 14,000 Total proposed budget (before sponsors) $75,850 Sponsored Events Airline Tickets $22,000 Meals 13,035 ($35,035) Budget Shortfall $40,825 It is recommended that in order to ensure that this most important event takes place as planned, the City of Miami take a proactive role by committing an amount not to exceed one-third or $13,608 of the existing budget shortfall of $40,825. This allocation, which would be given to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's special account for this event, would be conditioned upon Metropolitan Dade County and the private sector also each contributing equal amounts of funds to cover the program's existing budget shortfall. In the event that the private sector contribution exceeds $13,608, the City of Miami's and Metropolitan Dade County's contribution would then be proportionately reduced. It is imperative that the City of Miami, Metropolitan Dade County and the private sector join forces to support the "Miami Congressional Workshop". Its obvious benefits will be as follows: 1) It will provide members of Congress with information that should enhance their decision -making and directly benefit U.S. business and commercial interests in Latin America and the Caribbean -- regions that are of vital importance to Florida. 84-1290 ij i s 3 yfy' ai 1 i Howard V. Gary Page 3 2) It will provide a forum for interaction among Miami's leading businesspersons and educators and the ranking members of Congress, as well as with the national, local and foreign experts on Latin America that will be attending the event. 3) It will expose and identify Miami as a major center of international activity. 4) It will provide an opportunity for Miami area businesses engaged in international trade to promote their products and/or services, legislation, and concerns, as well as to inform themselves of major developments related to the Latin American and Caribbean markets. CG/AR/ju Attachment 84-1290 MIAMI CONGRESSIONAL. WORKSHOP on Political. Economic and Security Issues in the'v estem Hemisphere Miami Congressional Workshop December 28, 29 and 30, 1984 Key Biscayne Hotel & Villas Miami, Florida 84-1290 Sponsored by The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce The University of Miami Florida International University The International Center of Florida MIAIMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP on Political. Economic and Security - issues in the western Hemisphere Thomas G. Travis Chairman I am pleased to let you know about the "Miami Congres- sional Workshop", an important, informational program for newly -elected Members of Congress. The two -and -a -half day Workshop will provide a forum for discussing political, eco- nomic, and security issues facing the United States in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your support will help make this effort a success. Any comments on the information covered in the pages that follow are welcome and appreciated. Thomas G. Travis, Chairman Miami Congressional Workshop Please 444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500, Miami, Florida 33131-(305) 358.2413 respond rn: O 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, ,Miami, Florida 33132 - (305) 350.7700 84-1290 I MIAMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP CONTENTS I. Overview II. Miami Congressional Workshop Planning Committee III. Suggested Program Outline IV. List of Potential Speakers V. "Miami" Optional Program VI. Proposed Budget VII. Letter to the Hon. Dante Fascell, Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee VIII. Letter to the Hon. Paula Hawkins Senate Foreign Relations Committee VIX. Legal Opinion from Senate Select Committee on Ethics ADDENDUM: 1. Legal Opinion Requested from House Standards Committee 2. Legal Opinion Requested from Senate Select Committee on Ethics 84-lz:jo A OVERVIEW THE MIAMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SECURITY ISSUES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Latin American political and economic issues are generating increasing national and international attention. Now, more than ever, a unique need exists in the United States Congress for additional expertise and ongoing pre- l j Participants will be briefed on the United States role in Latin America, Latin American cultural diversity and eco- nomic history, and U.S./Latin American relations. Moreover, the Workshop will provide participants with a forum for discussing options in response to trade, debt and security problems currently affecting Latin America. The Miami Workshop will be an exciting program led by prominent individuals currently involved in the political, economic and financial realities of Latin America. Workshop briefers will be drawn from ranking Members of Congress and a roster of national, local and foreign experts on Latin America. Workshop participants will benefit from the exper- tise of Miami's leading businessmen and educators. Miami, as the gateway to Latin American trade, is an ..'A ideal location for the Workshop. For years, Miami has been A the home of American and multinational Latin American opera- -., tional headquarters. Participants at the Miami Workshop will have the opportunity to interact with businessmen drawn from U.S. Latin American giants centered in Greater Miami. The Miami area has reaped tremendous economic benefits from the close Latin American commercial connection. Miami International Airport is second only to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York in terms of the movement of inter- national cargo and international passengers. The city's reputation as an international banking center is established ,q and growing, and no American city rivals Miami for the 84--1290 cultural diversity of its population. Workshop participants can tour Miami's Little Havana and experience a Latin American environment ;without leaving the U.S, for Bogota or Caracas. The Workshop coincides with the Orange Bowl festivi- ties, one of America's preeminent events. After the Workshop concludes, legislators will have ample opportunity to relax at the deluxe Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas -- the site of the Workshop. Participants and their spouses are invited to attend the New Year's Eve Orange Bowl Parade and the Orange Bowl Game, New Year's Day. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, University of Miami, Florida International University and the International Center of Florida will sponsor the Miami Congressional Workshop. The Chamber in cooperation with Miami's business community and the other Workshop sponsors will provide participating Members of Congress and their spouses with transportation and accommodations at the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas from December 28, 1984 through January 1, 1985 as well as with other amenities. Partipa- tion will be limited to 25 "freshman" Members of Congress and their spouses. 84-1290 MIAMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP Planning Committee Thomas G. Travis, Chairman Miami Congressional Workshop Bernard Jacobson, Chairman National Affairs Committee Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ambler Moss Dean, Graduate School of International Studies University of Miami Steve Altman, Provost Florida International University Dorrit K. Marks President -Elect League of Women Voters of Dade County Seth Gordon Executive Director Public Affairs Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Sandy Gonzalez Executive Director International Relations Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Dan McNamara Executive Director Orange Bowl Committee Rusty Roberts office of Senator Paul Hawkins Juan Yanes, President Caribbean Central America Esso InterAmerica Larry Adams Vice Chairman Orange Bowl Committee Mark B. Rosenberg, Director Latin American and Caribbean Center Florida International University Coleman Travelstead Executive Vice President International Center of Florida Rick Alterman Alterman Transport Lines, Inc. Patricia Thorpe Vice President Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. Larry Herrup Pannell, Kerr, Forster, CPA Leon Levin Office of Congressman Dante Fascell Claire Whelan Whelan & Associates Maria Otazo City of Miami Department of International Trade Promotion Orlando Cruz, Chief Economic Analysis Miami International Airport Gustav V. Franco Financial Manager Rohm & Haas Co. 84-1290 I MIAMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP Planning Committee COMMITTEE STRUCTURE Chairman - Thomas G. Travis SUB COMMITTEES: . Fund Raising and Finance: . Program and Speaker Planning: . Congressional Scheduling: . Administrative Coordination: . Public Relations: . Budget and Audit: Social Events, Spouse Program & "Miami" Optional Program: . Transportation Facilitation: Thomas G. Travis Seth Gordon Rich Alterman Coleman Travelstead Juan Yanes Orlando Cruz Gustav Franco Dorrit Marks Ambler Moss Mark Rosenberg Leon Levin Rusty Roberts Dorrit Marks Maria Otazo Patricia Thorpe Dorrit Marks Coleman Travelstead Seth Gordon Larry Herrup Larry Adams Sandy Gonzalez Dorrit Marks Seth Gordon Claire Whelan 84-1290 El Friday Evening December 28, 1984 5:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Saturday December 29, 1984 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 - 12:00 p.m. "JIAMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SECURITY ISSUES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Suggested Program Outline Introductory Session Cocktail Reception Introduction to Latin America and the Caribbean (history, cultural diversity, nationalism, U.S. trade and investments) Speaker: University Professor/Latin American politics and economics Discussion The U.S. role in Latin America: Two Views (one view emphasizes U.S., the other takes Latin view) Speakers: U.S. Businessperson/Banker Latin American Businessperson/Politician 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Discussion 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch ("Why North Americans Don't Understand Us" by a distinguished Latin American) Speaker: Latin American Head of State 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. U.S.-Latin American Relations: Critical Dimensions The North -South Dimension (trade, access to markets, debt, transfer of technology) Speakers: Economist/Multinational company Government Trade Negotiator 84-1290 The East-West Dimension (security issues) Speakers: U.S. Political Leader/Diplomat U.S. Intelligence Strategist Contadora Political Leader 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Discussion 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Presidential Cocktail Reception (hosted by Presidents of University of Miami and Florida International University) Sunday December 30, 1984 8:45 - 12:00 p.m. Country Briefings - Economic "Giants" Brazil Mexico Argentina Speakers: Businessperson/Banker University Professor 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Discussion 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Recent Central American & Caribbean Issues: Legislative History/Options and Responses Aid to E1 Salvador Aid to Contras Kissinger Commission Report Caribbean Basin Initiative Simpson/Mazzoli Speakers: Legislative Affairs Specialist Military/Security Specialist Trade Development Specialist 5:00 P.M. Summary and Conclusion 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 84-1290 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Discussion 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Presidential Cocktail Reception (hosted by Presidents of University of Miami and Florida International University) Sunday December 30, 1984 8:45 - 12:00 p.m. Country Briefings - Econcmic "Giants" Brazil Mexico Argentina Speakers: Businessperson/Banker University Professor 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Discussion 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Recent Central American & Caribbean Issues: Legislative History/Options and Responses Aid to El Salvador Aid to Contras Kissinger Commission Report Caribbean Basin Initiative Simpson/Mazzoli Speakers: Legislative Affairs Specialist Military/Security Specialist Trade Development Specialist 5:00 p.m. Summary and Conclusion - 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 84-1290 MIAMI CONGRESSIONAL WORKSHOP SPEAKERS LIST OF SUGGESTED NAMES David Rockefeller, Former Chairman Chase Manhattan Bank A.W. "Tan" Clausen, President World Bank Hon. Dante B. Fascell, Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee Hon. Paula Hawkins, Member Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hon. Nicolas Ardito Barletta, President of Panama Siegfried Marks, Chief Economist Esso Interamerica, Inc. Ambler Noss, Dean Graduate School of International Studies University of Miami Mark B. Rosenberg, Director Latin American and Caribbean Center Florida International University Henry Kissinger Formes Secretary of State Alexander Haig Former Secretary of State William P. Rogers Former Secretary of State Edmund Muskie Forms Secretary of State William Colby, Former Director Central Intelligence Agency Stanfield Turner, Former Director Central Intelligence Agency Richard Helms, Former Director Central Intelligence Agency Russell Marks The Americas Society New York Riordan Roett Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland 84-1290 William Perry, Center for Strategic International Studies Brazilian Program Georgetown University Washington, D.C. Howard H. Baker, Jr. Senate Majority Leader Robert H. Michel House Minority Leader Jim Wright House Majority leader William Brock U.S. Trade Representative Hans H. Angermueller, Vice Chairman Citicorp/Citibank Dr. Lou Goodman Latin American Program The Wilson Center (Smithsonian Institution) Susan Purcell Council on Foreign Relations New York, New York Jaime Suchlicki, Director Inter -American Studies Institute The University of Miami Margaret Daly Hayes Council of the Americas Washington, D.C. Yuri Valenta Naval Post Graduate School Monterey, California Federico Gil University of North Carolina Anthony Maingot Department of Sociology/Anthropology Florida International University Richard Millett Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois Pamela Falk The Americas Society New York 84-1290 "MIAMI" (Optional Program) Monday, December 31, 1984 a.m. to be announced p.m. Orange Bowl Parade Tuesday, January 1, 1985 a.m. to be announced p.m. Orange Bowl Game 84-1290 0 I1IA4I CONGRESSIONAL WDRKSHOP DECEMBE:R 28, 1984 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1985 PROPOSED BUDGET (1) Hotel $14►000 Ebod and Beverage 22,100 Travel 25,750 Administrative 14,000 Total proposed budget (before sponsors) $75,850 Sponsored Events Airline Tickets $22,000 Meals 13,035 ( 35,035) $40,825 (1) See attached worksheet and specifications for details. 1 s4-1290 Miami Congressional Workshop Expense Worksheet Total Budget Hotel: Travel: Participants/spouse $12,500 Cost per ticket $ 400 Faculty 1,500 Number of tickets 55 $14,000 $22,000 Bus 2,000 Administrative: Auto 1,750 Consulting fees $ 1,000 Faculty honoraria 1,500 3,750 Staff salary 5,000 Materials 3,000 TOTAL $25,750 Miscellaneous 3,500 $1 :, 000 Total Attendees/Meal Costs Participants x Days Cost per Participants/ Total Person Spouses Faculty Others Total Cost Breakfast $5.00 250 15 25 290 $ 1,450 Lunch $15.00 250 15 50 315 4,725 Dinner $25.00 250 15 50 315 7,875 Cocktail parties $20.00 200 15 188 403 8,060 $22,110 sponsored Events Airline tickets: Cost of tickets $400 Number of tickets 55 $22,000 Meals: Total Attendees per. Event Cost per Participants/ Total _Person Sponsors Spouses Faculty Others Total Cost Breakfast $5.00 0 50 5 5 60 0 Lunch $15.00 0 50 5 10 65 0 Dinner $25.00 3 50 5 10 65 $4,875 Cocktail parties $20.00 4 50 5 47 102 8,160 $13,035 2 84--1290 Miami Congressional Workshop Budget Specifications: Hotel cost per roan $100 Number of workshop nights 5 Number of participants 25 Number of spouses 25 Number of faculty 5 Number of faculty nights 3 Number of cocktail parties 4 Number of others to feed: Breakfast 5 Lunch 10 Dinner 10 Cocktail party 47 Number of people for cocktail parties 100 Meals: Cost per person Breakfast $ 5.00 Lunch $15.00 Dinner $25.00 Coctail parties $20.00 Travel: Airline tickets per person $400 Number of tickets required 55 Cost per bus per day $500 Number of passengers per bus 45 Number of days for bus 4 Number of autos to be rented 10 Cost per auto $35 Number of auto days 5 Administrative expenses: Consulting fees $1,000 Faculty honoraria $1,500 Staff salary $5,000 Materials $3,000 Miscellaneous $3,500 Sponsored events: Number of airline tickets 55 Number of sponsored meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner 3 Cocktail party 4 3 84-1280 GILBERT LEE SANDLER THOMAS G. TRAVIS LEONARD L. ROSENBERG BETH C. RING ANDREW M. PARISH PAUL E. LINET DIANE F. PINCHUK MARK O. CRAMES BEVERLY L. PEVSNER LEON 1. JACOBSON STANLEY I. DEUTSCH t OF COUNSEL • (MEMSER NY OAR ONLY) 4 (MEMOER NY, CC i CA BARS ONLY) SANDLER & TR-&vis, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW RIVERGATE oLAZA 444 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 (305) 358 • 2413 September 10, 1984 The Honorable Dante B. Fascell United States House of Representatives 2354 Rayburn Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 WASHINGTON OFFICE SUITE 525 1511 K STREET, N. W WASHINGTON, O. C. 20005 (202) 393.0009 NEW YORK OFFICE FOURTH FLOOR 505 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 (212) 319 - 7111 Dear Congressman Fascell: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the International Center of Florida, Florida International University and the University of Miami are sponsoring "The Miami Congressional Workshop on Security, Economic and Political Issues in the Western Hemisphere" for newly -elected Members of Congress December 28-30, 1984 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Congressional Workshop will provide freshman Members of Congress with an educational opportunity to par- ticipate in a workshop to discuss topics such as: the U.S. role in Latin America, U.S./Latin American relations and current Latin American problems --trade, debt and security issues, their legislative history, options and responses. At the same time, the Workshop will identify Miami as a center for international trade and finance, drawing to our 84-1290 GILBERT LEE SANDLER THOMAS G. TRAVIS LEONARD L. ROSENBERG BETH C. RING ANDREW M. PARISH PAUL E. LINET DIANE F. PINCHUK MARK D. CRAMES BEVERLY L. PEVSNER LEON 1. JACOBSON STANLEY 1. DEUTSCH t OF COUNSEL • (MEMOER NY OAR ONLY) + (MEMOER NY, OC i GA OARS ONLY) SANDLER & Taavis, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW RIVERGATE PLAZA 444 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI. FLORIDA 33131 (30S) 3S8.2413 September 10, 1984 The Honorable Dante B. Fascell United States House of Representatives 2354 Rayburn office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 WASHINGTON OFFICE SUITE 525 1511 K STREET, N. W WASHINGTON, D. C. 20003 (202) 393.0009 NEW YORK OFFICE FOURTH FLOOR 505 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 (212) 319 • 7111 Dear Congressman Fascell: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the International Center of Florida, Florida International University and the University of Miami are sponsoring "The Miami Congressional Workshop on Security, Economic and Political Issues in the Western Hemisphere" for newly -elected Members of Congress December 28-30, 1984 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Congressional Workshop will provide freshman j Members of Congress with an educational opportunity to par- Q ticipate in a workshop to discuss topics such as: the U.S. role in Latin America, U.S./Latin American relations and current Latin American problems --trade, debt and security issues, their legislative history, options and responses. At the same time, the Workshop will identify Miami as a center for international trade and finance, drawing to our 84-1290 e SANDLER Se TRAVIS, P.A. Congressman Dante Fascell September 10, 1984 Page 2 city prominent national, local and foreign experts who are involved in the political, economic and financial realities of Latin America. Chairman Fascell, knowing of your interest in the Latin American region, we would like to count on your participa- tion! We invite you to welcome Workshop participants and to take an active part in Workshop sessions and briefings. Further to ensure the success of the Miami Congressional Workshop we request your assistance: (1) in obtaining a legal opinion from Louis Stokes, Chairman of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, to ascertain that Workshop attendance by newly - elected Members of Congress does not violate federal law or House rules. (Letter enclosed.) Your help will ensure an early reply. (2) in extending invitations to newly -elected Members of Congress and several "ranking" Members of Congress. (3) in obtaining Air Force transportation for par- ticipants (and spouses) to Miami. The Miami Congressional Workshop will be an exciting program. Appended is further information on the Workshop, including a draft program and a proposed budget. The signa- 84-1290 13 SANDLER Sc THAN -IS, P.A. Congressman Dante Fascell September 10, 1984 Page 3 ture page includes your district assistant, Leon Levin, who is working hard with other members of the Miami Con- gressional Workshop Planning Committee to make this effort successful. We certainly appreciate his help. We look forward to your active participation and thank you in advance for your assistance. Sincerely yours, SANDLER & TRAVIS, P.A. ^` By: Thomas G. Travis, Coordinator Miami Congressional Workshop 84-1290 GILBERT LEE SANDLER THOMAS G. TRAVIS LEONARD L. ROSENBERG BETH C. RING ' ANDREW M. PARISH PAUL E. LINET DIANE F. PINCHUK MARK D. CRANES BEVERLY L. PEVSNER LEON 1. JACOBSON STANLEY 1. DEUTSCH + OF COUNSEL • (MEMBER NY BAN ONLY) + (MEMSEN NY, DC A CA BARS ONLY) SANDLER & TaAvis, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW RIVERGATE PLAZA 444 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 (305) 358-2413 September 10, 1984 The Honorable Paula Hawkins United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Hawkins: WASHINGTON OFFICE SUITE 525 1511 K STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON. O. C. 20005 (202) 393-0009 NEW YORK OFFICE FOURTH FLOOR 505 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10022 (212) 319.71It The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the International Center of Florida, Florida International University and the University of Miami are sponsoring "The Miami Congressional Workshop on Security, Economic and Political issues in the Western Hemisphere" for newly -elected Members of Congress December 28-30, 1984 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Congressional Workshop will provide freshman Members of Congress with an educational opportunity to par- ticipate in a workshop to discuss topics such as: the U.S. role in Latin America, U.S./Latin American relations and current Latin American problems --trade, debt and security issues, their legislative history, options and responses. At the same time, the Workshop will identify Miami as a center for international trade and finance, drawing to our 84-1290 ww.- >M V 13 SANDLER 8c TEAMS. P.A. Senator Paula Hawkins September 10, 1984 Page 2 city prominent national, local and foreign experts who are involved in the political, economic and financial realities of Latin America. Senator Hawkins, we would like to count on your par- ticipation! We invite you to welcome Workshop participants and to take an active part in Workshop sessions and briefings. Further to ensure the success of the Miami Congressional Workshop we need your assistance: (1) in obtaining a legal opinion from Ted Stevens, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, to ascer- tain that Workshop attendance by newly -elected Members of Congress does not violate federal law or Senate rules. (Letter enclosed.) Your help will ensure an early reply. (2) in extending invitations to newly -elected Members of Congress and several "ranking" Members of Congress. (3) in obtaining Air Force transportation for par- ticipants (and spouses) to Miami. The Miami Congressional Workshop will be an exciting program. Appended is further information on the Workshop, including a draft program and a proposed budget. The signa- a 1. 84-1294 IN SANDLER be TRAVIS, P.A. Senator Paula Hawkins September 10, 1984 Page 3 tune page includes your district assistant, Rusty Roberts, who is working hard with other members of the Miami Con- gressional Workshop Planning Committee to make this effort successful. We certainly appreciate his help. We look forward to your active participation and thank you in advance for your assistance. Sincerely yours, SANDLER & TRAVIS, P.A. BY: Thomas G. Travis, Coordinator Miami Congressional Workshop 84-1290 A R TED STEVENS, ALASKA. CHAIRMAN HOWELL HEFLIN, ALABAMA• VICE CHMRMAN JESSE HELMS. N.C. DAVID PRYOR, ARK. DAVE DURENBERGER, MINN. THOMAS F. EAOLETON, MO, BONNIE S, PARKER, DEPUTY STAFF DIRECTOR United �*MCASP senate SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS �!, f HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, ROOM 220 SECOND AND CONSTITUTION AVENUE, N.E. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 =--� ,_ - • ,� l TELEPHONE 224-2981 _ September 26, 1984 Thomas G. Travis, Esquire Sandler & Travis, P.A. 444 Brickell Avenue Rivergate Plaza Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Mr. Travis: The Committee has received your letter of September 10, 1984 concerning a workshop on Hemispheric issues jointly sponsored by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Miami Progress Foundation, the University of Miami, Florida International University and the International Center of Florida. We understand from your letter that newly -elected Congressmen and Senators and their spouses, as well as several ranking Congressmen and Senators and their spouses, will be invited to participate in the workshop. We further understand that the Foundation will defray travel costs incurred and will provide lodging and meals during the workshop. No Senate Rule would prohibit Senators, Senators - elect, and their spouses from accepting the payment by the Foundation of expenses incurred in attending the workshop. Questions concerning the applicability of any House Rules to the activities of the Congressmen and their spouses should be addressed to the House Committee on Standards and Conduct. Finally, Senate Rule 34 (Title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended) requires Members of the Senate to make an annual public dis- closure of reimbursements they or their spouses receive to cover travel -related expenses aggregating 84-1290 2 $250 or more from any one source during a calendar year. Those attending your conference who are not Members when they attend the conference are not required to report the receipt of such reimbursements. With best wishes, Cordially, Stevens Howell 14ef 1 in Chairman r Vice Chairman 84-1280 } ADDENDUM 84-1290 GILBERT LEE SANDLER THOMAS G. TRAVIS LEONARD L. POSENBERG BETH C. RING ANDREW M. PARISH PAUL E. LINET DIANE F. PINCHUK MARK D. CRAMES BEVERLY L. PEVSNER LEON 1. JACOBSON STANLEY I, OEUTSCH + OF COUNSEL • (MEMBER NY OAR ONLY) + (MEMBER NY, OC i CA BARS ONLY) SA"LEB Sc TRAVIs, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW RIVERGATE PLAZA 444 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 (305) 358 • 2413 September 10, 1984 Louis Stokes, Chairman House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct H-T Capitol Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Stokes: WASHINGTON OFFICE SUITE 525 1511 K STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20005 (202)393.0009 NEW YORK OFFICE FOURTH FLOOR $05 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10022 (212) 319.7111 On behalf of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, this letter is to request your advice concerning the scheduling of an education and informational workshop to be held from Decem- ber 28, 1984 through December 30, 1984 designed for newly - elected members of Congress. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, affiliated with the Greater Miami Progress Foundation, a 501(c)3 not -for - profit organization in conjunction with the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the International Center of Florida will invite newly -elected Members of Congress and several ranking Congressmen and Senators, as well as their spouses, to attend and participate in an educational and in- formational workshop. The Foundation will provide the ameni- ties for Members of Congress and their spouses attending the Workshop, including travel, accommodations and Workshop meals. The Workshop will specifically address Hemispheric is sues. The goal is to assist newly -elected Members of Congress in the decision making process. The Workshop will provide comprehensive briefings on security, political and economic issues facing the United States in Latin America and the Carib- bean. Ranking Members of Congress will participate in the A Workshop briefings and discussions. It is our understanding that such a workshop and the payment of expenses incurred will not violate federal law or House of Representative or Senate rules. However, prior to the issuance of any formal invitations, we seek your written opinion on this issue. 84-123�0 P �a SA.vDz.zB & TaAvis Louis Stokes, Chairman September 10, 1984 Page Two In the event you or Committee staff members request additional information concerning the planned Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely yours, SANDLER & TRAVIS, P.A. TGT:lef By — Thomas G. Travis 84-1290 P 4`1 GILBERT LEE SANDLER THOMAS G. TRAVIS LEONARD L ROSENBERG BETH C. RING ANDREW M. PARISH PAUL E. LINET DIANE F. PINCHUK MARK O. CRAMES BEVERLY L. PEVSNER LEON 1. JACOBSON STANLEY 1. DEUTSCH + OF COUNSEL • (MEMBER NY BAR ONLY) + (MEMBER NY, CC i CA BARS ONLY) SANDLER & T$AVIs, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW RIVERGATE PLAZA 444 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI. FLORIDA 33131 (305) 358 • 2413 September 10, 1984 Ted Stevens, Chairman Senate Select Committee on Ethics SH-220 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Stevens: WASHINGTON OFFICE SUITE 525 1511 K STREET. N. W. WASHINGTON, O. C. 20003 (202) 393.0009 NEW YORK OFFICE FOURTH FLOOR 505 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 (212) 319.7111 On behalf of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, this letter is to request your advice concerning the scheduling of an educational and informational workshop to be held from j, December 28, 1984 through December 30, 1984 designed for newly -elected members of Congress. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, affiliated with the Greater Miami Progress Foundation, a 501(c)3 not -for - profit organization, in conjunction with the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the International Center of Florida will invite newly -elected Members of Congress =} and several ranking Congressmen and Senators, as well as their spouses, to attend and participate in an educational and in- formational workshop. The Foundation will provide the ameni- .; ties including travel, accomodations and Workshop meals. ;t The Workshop will specifically address Hemispheric is- sues. The goal is to assist newly -elected Members of Con- gress in the decision making process. The Workshop will provide 8 comprehensive briefings on security, political and economic issues facing the United States in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ranking members of Congress will participate in the Workshop briefings and discussions. a It is our understanding that such a workshop and the payment of expenses incurred will not violate federal law or House of Representative or Senate rules. However, prior to the issuance of any formal invitations, we seek your written . opinion on this issue. 84-1290 A SANDLER 8c TBAvis Ted Stevens, Chairman September 10, 1984 Page Two In the event you or Committee staff members request additional information concerning the planned workshop, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely yours, SANDLER & TRAVIS, P.A. By: Thomas G. Travis TGT: lef 84-1290