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Home My WebLink AboutEmail from Valentina Dzebic - White House CA Briefing and Tour Invitation for County Supervisors Menchaca, Clarissa From: Bennett, Robin Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 12:17 PM To: Snyder, Ashley Cc: McCracken, Shari; Menchaca, Clarissa Subject: FW: October 23rd WHITE HOUSE TOUR/BRIEFING Attachments: Invitation California.docx; Draft Agenda [a|iformia.docx Please see the BOS email correspondence, below, and attachments for an invitation from the White House. �� ,~=�~ ~~ ea' o (538) 872'6304p6,onat46uzxwcvum(y.net Bun~ County Supervisor's Office Supervisor [harp Teeter, Board 5upon,isoe, /9ix/ric,5 747/TliooRoad Paradise, CA 9590 From: Valentina Dzebic<vdzebic@counties.org> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:25 AM To: Graham Knaus<gknauscounties.org> Cc: Cara Martinson<cmartinson@counties.org> Subject: October 23rd WHITE HOUSE TOUR/BRIEFING To: CSAC Participants of White House Tour/Briefing From: Graham Knaus, CSAC Executive Director Cara Martinson, CSAC Senior Legislative Representative & Federal Affairs Manager RE: October 23"1 WHITE HOUSE TOUR/BRIEFING The White House is hosting a California Briefing and Tour for all County Supervisors on Tuesday, October 23rd. By now, you should have received an invitation directly from the White House. While CSAC is not sponsoring this event,we are working with NACo to heip provide information and details should you choose to attend. CSAC and NACo MI also be hosting a dinner and briefing the evening before on Monday, October 22nd to provide additional information, context and a legislative update.The following is some helpful information that will help you navigate and prepare far this trip. WHITE HOUSE TOUR/BRIEFING RSVP Over the past year, the White House has been inviting county officials from each state to tour the White House and attend a conference with senior administration officials. There have been roughly 35 states that have been invited and the White House plans to invite all states before the year ends. 10:30A#WET—White House Tour(Visitors Entrance, 157`h Street& Pennsylvania Avenue) 1:00—4:00 PM—White House Conference (Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 17th Street& State Place) z As was noted, you should have received an invitation directly from the White House. If you are having trouble with your RSVP link or didn't receive an invite, please reach out directly to the following White House contacts: Bryan Calvo-Herrera: (202)456-3278 Isabel Brown: (202)456-3291 Your RSVP is due no later than 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday, October 16th. Please ensure that all information is submitted accurately.The information you submit must be an exact match with what is listed on your government issued ID,which you will present to Secret Service before entry onto White House grounds. NACo DINNER&BRIEFING NACO will be hosting a briefing and legislative update the night before the tour&briefing for attendees. Please see the attached invitation and draft agenda for additional details. NACo is located one block from Union Station on the redline. WHITE HOUSE DAY-OF EVENT LOGISTICS The White House typically invites attendees on a public tour of the White House.The Visitors Entrance is located at the intersection of 15th Street& Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Treasury Department. Please note that there are no available restrooms at the White House. If necessary,there are restrooms located at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion and the White House Visitor Center(see map attached), which is roughly 15—20 minutes walking distance from the White House Entrance.We suggest arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time of 10:00 AM ET.The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and is a self-guided tour.The exit will be on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of Lafayette Park. There are many items that are prohibited in the White House. A list of some of the items is below—please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you or any of your members run into any issues at the first gate, please reach out to Luana Mayfield (202-942-4237) or a member of the NACo legislative team so they can come and retrieve your prohibited item. There are no lockers or storage bins at the White House and you will be turned away for bringing prohibited items. PROHIBITED ITEMS PERMITTED ITEMS • Compact cameras • Video cameras, cameras with detachable • Umbrellas without metal tips lenses,tablets, iPads,tripods, monopods • Wallets and camera/selfie sticks • Ba g s •of an kind handba s • Cell Phones(talking/texting not permitted) y { g , purses, book bags and backpacks) • All items needed for a medical purpose • Any pointed objects, including pocket (wheelchairs, electric scooters, glucose knives tablets, EpiPens, Medication, etc.) • Strollers and diaper bags • Food, liquids, aerosols,tobacco products, personal grooming items(makeup, lotion, etc.) • Guns, ammunition,fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons/devices, toy weapons, or knives of any kind. After the tour,you will have to go through security again to get into the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.This entrance is at a different location at the intersection of 17th Street and State Place. If White House officials advise you otherwise, please follow those instructions.We suggest allowing 30 minutes to go through security. 2 Meeting agendas are not typically released until the day prior and speakers/topics will vary.Some notable speakers from past events have been Vice President Pence, lvanka Trump,Sec. Ben Carson and/or Sec.Chao. If there are any changes to the time/schedule,the administration will send out another email with the update. LUNCH—WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE If you have time to grab lunch in between the tour and the conference, below is a list of nearby casual dining restaurants. Please note that there is a cafeteria (with limited food offerings) in the basement of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Nearby Restaurants (Within 5—10 minute walking distance from exit) • Subway I Sandwiches Chain 1776 G Street, NW • Cosi I Sandwiches and Salad Chain 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Roti Modern Mediterranean 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Panera Beard I Sandwiches, Soups and Salad Chain 1750 H Street, NW • Jimmy John's I Sandwiches, Soups and Salad Chain 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • McDonald's 750 17th Street, NW • Potbelly Sandwich Shop I Sandwiches,Soups and Salad Chain 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW SUGGESTED HOTELS The White House does not provide any financial assistance for event attendees due to heavy government regulations. Below is a list of hotels near NACo and the White House. However, any hotels located in Metro Center,Capitol Hill,or Dupont Circle are great options. Please note that the closer you are to the White House,the more expensive the hotel will be. Some hotels within walking distance to the White House are the JW Marriott Washington D.C. and the Willard. Please ask for the Government rate when you reach out to the reservations team. Hotels Near the White House • JW Marriott Washington D.C. • The Willard • The W Hotel • The Hay Adams Hotels Near NACo • Phoenix Park Hotel • Kimpton George Hotel • Washington Court Hotel 3 • Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill • Liaison Capitol Hill D.C. Low Cost Hotel Options(Free Shuttle to Union Station) • Hampton Inn at NoMa Union Station • Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Union Station Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.Thank you! 4 NAllONAL ASSOCIATON .,/COUNTIES You are Cordially Invited to the NACa Headquarters Office 660 N. Capitol St. NW I First Floor Conference Center White House Briefing and Reception Monday, October 22 6:00 p.m. Dear California County Official, As a welcome to Washington D.C., we would like to invite you to a briefing and a tour of the NACo office (660 N. Capitol St. NW). The event will be on Monday, October 22, with dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. Following the dinner reception, we will hold a quick briefing on what to expect during your meeting the following day at the White House, including what county priorities NACo is currently working on. Please RSVP with your name to Luana Mayfield at In.....2d@inaco.org or 202- 942-4237 by Wednesday, October 17. When reaching out, please also specify if you plan to bring a guest. Sincerely, Matt Chase Executive Director National Association of Counties NATIONAL NAG) ASSOCIATION f COUNTIES ''''' avi* 'mita. California White House Briefing October 22, 2018 NACo Headquarters 660 North Capitol Street, NW NACo/NLC Leadership Conference Center (1St Floor) Briefing Agenda 5:45 p.m. Doors Open Dinner will be served buffet style 6:00 p.m. Event Start Networking and Introductions 6:20 p.m. Opening Remarks • Mr. Matt Chase, Executive Director, NACo • California State Association of County (CSAC) representative, • Hon. Greg Cox, NACo President and Supervisor of San Diego, Calif. 6:40 p.m. Legislative Update • Mr. Matt Chase, Executive Director, NACo 7:10 p.m. Questions and Answers 7:45 p.m. End CALIFORNIA BRIEFING — AGENDA 1