Title: PARTICIPANT INFORMATION ON THE
Author: kse
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Company: OPM

Dear Colleague,

I am pleased to invite you to the Bush Administration’s series of executive briefings for new Schedule C appointees to learn about the President’s Management Agenda, his vision and values, and to discuss the unique challenges you face with your new responsibilities. As a Schedule C appointee, you will play a key role in turning President Bush’s principles of a citizen-centered, results-oriented, and marked-based government into reality.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) conducts these programs with the White House. The next session will be held April 12, 2004.

These sessions for new appointees provide an overview of Executive Branch priorities and a unique opportunity to interact with a broad range of policymakers. You may have heard from your colleagues about our previous briefings that included presentations from Cabinet Secretaries, top advisors to the President, including his National Security Advisor, and the Vice President. Though particular officials are not available for each briefing, you will be provided insights and information on domestic and foreign policy issues from the Administration’s most knowledgeable individuals.

The program is held at the Ronald Reagan Building. A swearing-in ceremony and reception in your honor conclude the program.

To accept my invitation, please register with the Center for Leadership Capacity Services by April 5, 2004. In the past, these programs have filled prior to the deadline, so send in your form right away. Enclosed are program and registration information.

						Sincerely,

						Kay Coles James
						Director

Information Sheet 
BRIEFING FOR NEW SCHEDULE C APPOINTEES
April 12, 2004

WHEN:  	April 12, 2004, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Registration check-in and continental breakfast begin 
at 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: 	Amphitheater at the Ronald Reagan Building  1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004.  

WHAT: 	The keynote address will be delivered by a senior Bush Administration official, followed by presentations on ethics, the Hatch Act, and high-priority issues for the Administration.  Speakers will include prominent Administration officials and White House staff.  Plan to be there. It is a program that you won’t want to miss!

HOW TO REGISTER: Fax your registration form and payment information to OPM at 304-870-8058. We accept Government-issued purchase cards and must receive all payment information by the registration closing date. Registration will not be considered complete until funds have been received via Government purchase card. Government travel cards cannot be used to register for events.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 5, 2004, at 4 p.m. or when we reach 200 nominations, whichever occurs first. Programs are very popular and tend to fill up quickly.  We will fax a confirmation notice of your registration to the number you provide us.  OPM staff only can confirm your registration.  We cannot accept registrations received after the closing date or once we reach our limit.

CONFIRMATION: Notices confirming your registration will be sent via fax or email by the Office of Personnel Management.  A confirmation from your Agency’s training office does not mean you are registered with OPM. If you do not receive a notice from OPM by April 5, please call 870-8075, we will gladly fax or email another one. 

COST:	$395, payable by Government-issued purchase card.  This includes conference materials, a framed certificate, continental breakfast, luncheon, coffee breaks, and an evening reception.

CANCELLATIONS: Written cancellations or substitutions must be received by the registration closing date.  If you cancel after that date, OPM will bill you for the full registration fee.  Email requests to register@opm.gov or fax to 304-870-8058. 

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY & RECEPTION: The program concludes with a Federal judge administering the oath of office, followed by a reception in your honor from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.  If you wish, a photographer will take your picture with the officiating judge and your certificate.  Business attire is appropriate.  Due to limited space, family members and/or friends cannot attend. 

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND REQUESTS:  Please tell us as soon as possible if you have any special needs.  We are happy to provide interpreters and accommodate special diets, but must know in advance to prepare for your needs.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: The Ronald Reagan Building is accessible via the Metrorail system (subway).  We highly recommend using the subway, as commercial parking in the surrounding area is expensive and limited.  To use the Metrorail, take the Blue or Orange line to Federal Triangle Station.  As you exit the station, the Reagan Building is directly in front of you, across the plaza. 

HOTELS:	Please contact your White House Liaison for hotels located near the Ronald Reagan Building and Metro stations
 
GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION: For additional information, please call Vi Zenone at 304-870-8075.