Subject: Follow Up | Debbie Wasserman Schultz - Chopped (6/20/16)
From: Beth Schiff <[email-masked]>
To: Garret Bonosky <[email-masked]>
Cc: Kate Houghton <[email-masked]>, "Guerra, Liana" <[email-masked]>, "Kroll, Amy" <[email-masked]>, Geoff Burgan <[email-masked]>, Banfill, Ryan <[email-masked]>, Jenna Chusid <[email-masked]>, Angela Allen <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2016 16:49:19 -0400

Hi Garrett and team Debbie,

Nice speaking yesterday!  I am including Angela Allen here moving forward as she will be a point of contact on the production team as the Senior Talent and Travel Coordinator.  We will both be in close contact leading up to 6/20.
Angela Allen
Cell: 503.317.6193
E-Fax: 646.349.2351 <tel:%28646%20349%202351>[email-masked] <mailto:[email-masked]>

Line Up:
Per our discussion yesterday, the fourth elected official who will be joining is Stephanie Rawlings Blake, the Mayor of Baltimore, Secretary of DNC.

Air Date: 
TBD, very possibly February 2017 around President’s day.  You/your team will be alerted at least a few weeks beforehand, so you can promote to your communities/constituents (this will avoid dealing with FEC and FCC rules before a general election).

Travel: 
We will look to hear more regarding when Debbie/team will arrive in town, where she is staying.  We understand your team will cover all travel to/from NYC and to/from Chelsea Market.

Chopped is filmed in Chelsea Market <http://www.chelseamarket.com/> - 75 9th avenue.  

Hair/Make Up:
We are requesting all contestants arrive camera ready, and we will have a hair and make up team on hand to do touch ups throughout the day.

Timing: 
The average meeting/call time is 6am

Wardrobe:
TBD, we know that each contestant will be given an apron or chef coat
However, we always suggest/require dark pants (or skirt if that is preferable) as well as comfortable, closed toe shoes.

Knives:
Production will provide a set of knives for each contestant, unless she chooses to bring her own, up to 7.

Allergies: 
We understand Debbie has NO allergies and is willing to cook with anything that comes out of the basket.

Charity:
Please confirm the charity Debbie will promote?  Might you have a direct contact with the charity who we may connect with?  We will obtain appropriate paperwork from the charity in the event they receive the donation.

Releases:
We have received Debbie’s appearance release and NDA.  You have received Rules that are generally applicable to every competition.  We will send any updates to the rules if applicable prior to 6/20. 
It sounds like Kate, Geoff and Laurie will be attending as well?  We need to request that all also fill out and sign an NDA.

Chopped is a closed set, there are generally no guests, no audience (except in special occasions).  And everyone is asked to keep all information about this special episode confidential until closer to air date.

Please let me know if you have any questions or additional needs so far.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and meeting in person over the next few weeks.

Best,

Beth

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> On May 11, 2016, at 1:45 PM, Bonosky, Garret <[email-masked]> wrote:
> 
> Hi Nick and Beth – attached are the signed documents for Chopped for Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz. We had one question: in the rules it states that the chefs should bring their own knife set; we want to clarify if this applies to the contestants on this round. Thank you!
>  
> Garret Bonosky
> Deputy Director, Office of the Chair
> Democratic National Committee
>  
> <Chopped - Debbie Wasserman Schultz - Signed Documents.pdf>