Subject: Re: BBF Family Leave policy
From: "Frank Vavala" <[email-masked]>
To: "Patty Dailey Lewis" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Hallie Biden" <[email-masked]>, "Hunter" <[email-masked]>, "Fred Sears" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:43:29 -0400

Patty,
      I support your proposal.

Very respectfully,

Frank Vavala 

FRANCIS D. VAVALA
Major General USA (Ret)

> On Mar 12, 2019, at 5:42 PM, Patty Dailey Lewis <[email-masked]> wrote:
> 
> Good afternoon. 
> 
> I would like the Executive Committee to consider allowing me to amend our Family Leave policy. I believe the current policy that we have adopted, 6 weeks of leave at 50% salary is not a  reflection of our values. 
> 
> I believe that after 3 years of employment it should be 6 weeks paid leave at current salary. For the next 2 years we won't have anyone who would be in a position to utilize this, except Josh, who is currently the only employee we have that can use it now. The cost difference for Josh's leave would be $7211.52 assuming he did not work for the full 6 weeks. I can't imagine that would happen but that is the worst case scenario. 
> 
> Today alone Josh secured 2 substantial contributions, a $25,000 contribution and a $10,000 golf sponsorship. I know we cannot pay Josh any more in salary, but being able to provide this benefit would help demonstrate that we are committed to our staff. 
> 
> I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Many thanks for your consideration. 
> 
> Have a good evening! 
> 
> Best--
> Patty
> 
>  
> 
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> Patricia Dailey Lewis, Esquire
> Executive Director
> Beau Biden Foundation for the 
> Protection of Children
> [email-masked]