Subject: Re: Draft Email to Staff
From: Cheryl Mills <[email-masked]>
To: Laura Graham <[email-masked]>
Cc: "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>, Bruce Lindsey <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:14:21 -0500

Will send my responses and suggested revisions to email today

On 1/31/12, Laura Graham <[email-masked]> wrote:
> Below see my draft.  I really took a shot in the dark here and didn't know
> how far we should go on these issues.  I  remain concerned that email will
> be forwarded to press and so am against sending an email altogether.  If we
> want to include the broader list of individuals going to the PO (I left a
> marker in the text for that) then we obviously have to meet with people
> before any email or staff meeting.
> After downloading our Sunday conversation with Bruce today there seems to be
> some additional questions/unresolved.  I spoke to BC today and he/I are
> meeting tomorrow to go through the employee list and other items related to
> the PO.  I have had to had conversations (for budgeting purposes with HR,
> Andy, my comptroller and IT Director) and so the quicker we figure this out
> the better b/c leaks are inevitable and there are a lot of rumors and we
> should get ahead of this and define it the way it should be.  Thnx. LG
>
>
> 1.       Doug/Justin titles and relationship to the Office of Former
> President Clinton
>
> 2.       Hannah's relationship to the Clinton Foundation Development Office
>
> 3.       Do we all agree on whether staff have a choice btw the PO and CF?
> Obviously they don't have a choice if they are selected to leave the PO.  CF
> has agreed to absorb these individuals.
>
> 4.       Do we all agree on the process?  Should I meet with my direct
> reports and Bruce with senior leadership of the foundation in addition to
> the individual we want to move before any announcement or staff meeting?
>
> 5.       HR and I had a follow up discussion and HR reminded me that CESC is
> currently served by the multi plan benefit network and thus would this new
> CESC allow it's employees currently accessing CF benefits to retain those
> benefits rather than force them to switch to CF.  I thought this would be
> legally difficult if we are trying to formalize the lines, perception and
> real, but you all tell me.
>
> 6.       We continue to work with GSA on a summary of their benefits and
> there is a call tomorrow morning btw the 2 HR offices.
>
> DRAFT PROPOSED EMAIL
>
> As a follow-up to our meeting on January 18, the President wanted me to give
> you an update on the progress we have made that we believe will build on the
> success of the President's work in all areas.  As mentioned we will be
> formalizing the Office of President Clinton to 1. better support the
> President; 2. better support the various entities that he is very much
> engaged with including CF, CGI, CGSGI, CHAI and AHG.  The Office of
> President Clinton will serve as a liaison with the non-profit entities,
> enhancing their connectivity and coordination with President Clinton as well
> as advise and enhance his involvement and input to these entities.  The
> Office of President Clinton will be a separate entity from the non-profits
> and will also manage all of his official/Office of Former President,
> for-profit, political and personal endeavors.  This office will be based in
> Harlem, though will remain closely connected by playing a large role in
> providing support to, from and with the President with all entities.
> President Clinton has asked Laura Graham to lead this new office and to
> serve as his primary POC and advisor.  The President has also asked Doug
> Band and Justin Cooper to be Senior Advisors specifically to provide
> guidance on business matters through Teneo of which President Clinton will
> become a client.   (Give me some help here CDM on what you want to say re:
> Teneo and then we have to run by DB/JC for their input).  The following
> individuals have been asked and have accepted roles with the new office:
> (List employees and titles, general responsibilities).  The targeted
> effective date of this new office is Monday, March 5 (T).
>
> As also mentioned at the meeting, the foundation will be bringing on a
> President to help Bruce and the board do programmatic and strategic
> planning.  This search is underway.  Additionally, the board will strengthen
> its membership with a broader diversity of experience specifically
> non-profit strategy by adding additional people.  The foundation may also
> decide to add directors with experience to strengthen the foundation's
> strategic depth.  Earlier today Bruce and Laura met with the Senior Staff of
> the Foundation and representatives of Initiatives based in NY as well as
> spoke to the senior leadership of the Little Rock, CGI and Boston offices to
> discuss in further detail any changes that may have affected them.  We will
> be holding an all staff meeting on XXX at Time TBD in Water Street
> Conference room and will provide a call-in for those not based in NY to
> answer any further questions.
>
> President Clinton is excited about the establishment of this new office and
> the new talent being added to the foundation and on his behalf I want to
> thank all of you for your service and efforts.
> Laura Graham
> Chief Operating Officer
> & Chief of Staff to President Clinton
> The Clinton Foundation
> 55 W 125th St, NY, NY 10027
> 212-348-1779 phone
> 212-348-9855 fax
> [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>
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