Subject: RE: Have time to connect?
From: "Miranda, Luis" <[email-masked]>
To: "Paustenbach, Mark" <[email-masked]>, April Mellody <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Wei, Shu-Yen" <[email-masked]>, "Dacey, Amy" <[email-masked]>, Tracie Pough <[email-masked]>, "Wartel, Jonae" <[email-masked]>, "Palermo, Rachel" <[email-masked]>, Kyle Anderson <[email-masked]>, Patrice Taylor <[email-masked]>, Brian Bond DemCon <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 15:36:31 -0700

Here's the formatted version. Any concerns here?

For Planning Purposes Only
May 19, 2016
Contact: DNC Press - 202-863-8148

*MEDIA ADVISORY*
TOMORROW, May 20 at 2:30 PM ET: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Address the Association of State Democratic Chairs in Philadelphia

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 PM ET, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz will give remarks at the Associations of State Democratic Chair's meeting in Philadelphia.

WHO: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz

WHAT: Remarks at the Association of State Democratic Chairs Meeting

WHEN: TOMORROW, May 20 at 2:30 PM ET

WHERE: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
            201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

###

-----Original Message-----
From: Paustenbach, Mark
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 6:33 PM
To: April Mellody
Cc: Miranda, Luis; Wei, Shu-Yen; Dacey, Amy; Tracie Pough; Wartel, Jonae; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson; Patrice Taylor; Brian Bond DemCon
Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

We'd like to send out the press advisory below; please provide guidance. We'd need to get it out soon. Thanks, Mark

For Planning Purposes Only

May 19, 2016

Contact: DNC Press - 202-863-8148

*MEDIA ADVISORY*

TOMORROW, May 20 at 2:30 PM ET: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Address the Association of State Democratic Chairs in Philadelphia

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 PM ET, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz will give remarks at a meeting of the Association of State Democratic Chairs in Philadelphia.

WHO: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz

WHAT: Remarks at the Association of State Democratic Chairs Meeting

WHEN: TOMORROW, May 20 at 2:30 PM ET

WHERE: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

            201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

###

-----Original Message-----

From: Paustenbach, Mark

Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 5:14 PM

To: April Mellody

Cc: Miranda, Luis; Wei, Shu-Yen; Dacey, Amy; Tracie Pough; Wartel, Jonae; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson; Patrice Taylor; Brian Bond DemCon

Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

Are we okay advising the open press portions?

Mark Paustenbach

National Press Secretary &

Deputy Communications Director

Democratic National Committee

W: 202.863.8148

[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

-----Original Message-----

From: April Mellody [mailto:[email-masked]]

Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 5:13 PM

To: Paustenbach, Mark

Cc: Miranda, Luis; Wei, Shu-Yen; Dacey, Amy; Tracie Pough; Wartel, Jonae; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson; Patrice Taylor; Brian Bond DemCon

Subject: Re: Have time to connect?

Leah said no.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 19, 2016, at 5:05 PM, Paustenbach, Mark <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

>

> We have the full schedule. Should we just email it to the reporters?

>

> Thanks,

> Mark

>

> Mark Paustenbach

> National Press Secretary &

> Deputy Communications Director

> Democratic National Committee

> W: 202.863.8148

> [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Miranda, Luis

> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:56 PM

> To: April Mellody; Wei, Shu-Yen; Paustenbach, Mark; Dacey, Amy; Tracie Pough

> Cc: Wartel, Jonae; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson; Patrice Taylor; Brian Bond DemCon

> Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

>

> Looping others. We have reporters asking where this is tomorrow, specifically NBC/MSNBC and Politico, they want to cover the Chair's speech. There's no advisory. It seems like we should be able to advise the Chair's speech. So if there's a press plan on the ground for the meeting itself, please share because we don't have anything to give these reporters.

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: April Mellody [mailto:[email-masked]]

> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:36 AM

> To: Wei, Shu-Yen

> Cc: Miranda, Luis; Wartel, Jonae; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson; Patrice Taylor; Brian Bond DemCon

> Subject: Re: Have time to connect?

>

> Thanks, can your hold until Luis and I have a chance to connect?

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

>> On May 19, 2016, at 10:16 AM, Wei, Shu-Yen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

>>

>> Wanted to check in on this again. Let us know if there are any new developments

>>

>> -----Original Message-----

>> From: April Mellody [mailto:[email-masked]]

>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:48 PM

>> To: Miranda, Luis

>> Cc: Wartel, Jonae; Wei, Shu-Yen; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson; Patrice Taylor; Brian Bond DemCon

>> Subject: Re: Have time to connect?

>>

>> Please hold on this until we all discuss. Adding Brian on our side as well.

>>

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>

>>> On May 18, 2016, at 7:34 PM, April Mellody <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

>>>

>>> It was my understanding that wasn't standard protocol. Maybe I got it wrong. Adding Patrice.

>>>

>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>

>>>> On May 18, 2016, at 7:31 PM, Miranda, Luis <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

>>>>

>>>> If it's a public meeting, it has to be advised. The question is who's responsibility, so does the DNC have to or does the ASDC have another mechanism? Or are ASDC meetings NOT public?

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>> From: April Mellody [mailto:[email-masked]]

>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:30 PM

>>>> To: Miranda, Luis

>>>> Cc: Wartel, Jonae; Wei, Shu-Yen; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson

>>>> Subject: Re: Have time to connect?

>>>>

>>>> I don't think we should advise if we don't typically advise. Right?

>>>>

>>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>>

>>>>> On May 18, 2016, at 7:21 PM, Miranda, Luis <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

>>>>>

>>>>> Is anyone else advising it or should we go ahead with that?

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>> From: Wartel, Jonae

>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:15 PM

>>>>> To: Wei, Shu-Yen

>>>>> Cc: April Mellody; Miranda, Luis; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson

>>>>> Subject: Re: Have time to connect?

>>>>>

>>>>> The two sessions that are entirely closed to the press are: the EDs meeting on 5/21(10am-1pm) and the DNCC briefing from. 12-2 on 5/20.

>>>>>

>>>>> JW

>>>>>

>>>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>>>

>>>>>> On May 18, 2016, at 6:48 PM, Wei, Shu-Yen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Wait, so does that mean almost the entire meeting 5/19-5/21, with the exception of 12-2pm on Friday 5/20, is open to press?

>>>>>>

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>>> From: Wartel, Jonae

>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 6:36 PM

>>>>>> To: Wei, Shu-Yen

>>>>>> Cc: April Mellody; Miranda, Luis; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson

>>>>>> Subject: Re: Have time to connect?

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Hey guys- apologies for the delay.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> The entire meeting with the exception of the 12-2 DNCC briefing is open press.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>> Jonae

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>>>>

>>>>>>> On May 18, 2016, at 5:12 PM, Wei, Shu-Yen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Adding Jonae

>>>>>>> Looping back on this, I heard that there was an open press portion of the program. When is that? I'm looking at the schedule for Friday, but don't see it specified.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>>>> From: Wei, Shu-Yen

>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:43 PM

>>>>>>> To: April Mellody; Miranda, Luis

>>>>>>> Cc: Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson

>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Awesome, thanks and looking forward to meeting you all Hi April and Kyle, Who on the press team is attending? I'm happy to work with them on advising, media check in and follow up. We can send out the advisory tomorrow and again Friday morning. Is there a specific area to serve as a press pen?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>>>> From: April Mellody [mailto:[email-masked]]

>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:39 PM

>>>>>>> To: Miranda, Luis

>>>>>>> Cc: Wei, Shu-Yen; Palermo, Rachel; Kyle Anderson

>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Great.  Also, looping Kyle our director of press relations who can add additional staff to the chain. I just want to make sure that we are prepared.  Thanks!

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>>>> From: Miranda, Luis [mailto:[email-masked]]

>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:38 PM

>>>>>>> To: April Mellody <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>

>>>>>>> Cc: Wei, Shu-Yen <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Palermo, Rachel <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>

>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I'll be there along with one of our regionals to help staff and support with registration, etc...

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Copying Shu-Yen here. She's dealing with ASDC. Rachel is helping set things up too

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>>>> From: April Mellody [mailto:[email-masked]]

>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:37 PM

>>>>>>> To: Miranda, Luis

>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Sure.  I have a conf call at 3pm.  Mostly wondering what your staffing plans were for Friday.  We could get a lot more interest than usual given everything.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>>>> From: Miranda, Luis [mailto:[email-masked]]

>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:35 PM

>>>>>>> To: April Mellody <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>

>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Have time to connect?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Has been crazy. Will call you after a conference call I'm on.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----

>>>>>>> From: April Mellody [mailto:[email-masked]]

>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 1:35 PM

>>>>>>> To: Miranda, Luis

>>>>>>> Subject: Have time to connect?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone