Subject: Deputy NSC Ricardel Confirmed for Wednesday AM – Updated USGLC Board Agenda
From: "Liz.Schrayer" <[email-masked]>
To: "Liz.Schrayer" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2018 18:12:28 +0000

Dear Board of Directors,

I am pleased to share that we have confirmed our meeting with Deputy National Security Advisor Mira Ricardel on Wednesday morning. The meeting will take place at the USGLC Office, 1129 20th Street NW, 6th floor. Please arrive promptly at 9:30 a.m. for a brief prep-session as Ms. Ricardel will arrive at 10:00 a.m.

I realize some of you may not be able to make it, but I do hope for those that can, you make every effort to join us. As a reminder, Deputy Ricardel has been the point person for the Foreign Assistance Review and as I have reported, she is skeptical about the effectiveness of elements of global development.

Please see the updated schedule below with details for Wednesday's meeting. To confirm your RSVP for Wednesday, please contact Melissa Lieberman, [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> or (202) 730-4175 ASAP.

Many thanks.
Liz
Liz Schrayer, President & CEO

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Board of Directors 2018 Fall Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, October 2
All sessions on Tuesday will be held at The St. Regis (923 16th Street NW).
10:45am

Arrival

11:00am

Joint C3 and C4 Business Meeting
USGLC C3 and C4 Boards will meet jointly for organization business meeting.

11:45am

Lunch Buffet

12:00pm

Strategy Discussions

Topic I: The Ongoing Attacks on Resources & Internationalism
The battle continues for protecting our resources. We will unpackage the short and long term implications for the budget battles ahead.

Brief Break

Topic II: 2018 Midterms & Post-Election Scenario Planning
As we approach the 2018 midterm elections, team USGLC will share the latest from around the country on the road to the 2020 campaign.

3:00pm

Break

3:30pm

Special Guest: Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA)
A long-time champion on our issue, who remains close with the Administration, his GOP colleagues on Capitol Hill and the faith-community. Santorum, a CNN political analyst, will join us for an off-the-record discussion on how our issues are faring in the current political landscape.

4:30pm

Special Guest: Heather Nauert, Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
A key member of Secretary Pompeo's inner circle will join us for a conversation on the importance of development and diplomacy. Not only does this present an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Administration, but note that Heather is often mentioned as a potential future White House Press Secretary.

5:45pm

Cocktail Reception with Special Guest Brock Bierman, Acting CEO, MCC
Congratulate newly confirmed head of the Millennium Challenge Corporation as he shares his vision for the future.

6:45pm

Dinner Discussion with Special Guest Nick Kristof, The New York Times
We look forward to a conversation on the current state of play on politics, humanitarianism, and global affairs from renowned national thought leader and New York Times columnist.

Wednesday, October 3
The meeting with Ms. Ricardel will take place at USGLC Offices (1129 20th Street NW, 6th floor).
9:30am

Arrive to USGLC Offices (1129 20th Street NW, 6th floor)
Important preparation session for meeting with Deputy Ricardel.

10:00am

Meeting with Mira Ricardel, Deputy National Security Advisor
Ms. Ricardel has led the Foreign Assistance Review process at NSC. This will be an important meeting for USGLC.

11:00am

Board Meeting Adjourns