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Thank you, Ashley. I'll make sure to add Sarah to the list.
Have a nice weekend, Toni
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Hi Toni,
I just wanted to make sure that you all had Sarah Talmage on your radar as the staffer attending w/ Administrator Zeldin tomorrow morning.
Ashley Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director of Scheduling -- Office of Administrator
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Dear Administrator Zeldin:
Attached please find a letter from our Chair, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) and Vice Chair Governor Spencer Cox (UT), on behalf of Western Governors. The Governors are inviting you to a WGA breakfast meeting with cabinet officials to be held in conjunction with the upcoming winter meeting of the National Governors Association. The breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 8:00-9:30am.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jack Waldorf
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Hi Toni,
I just wanted to make sure that you all had Sarah Talmage on your radar as the staffer attending w/ Administrator Zeldin tomorrow morning.
Ashley Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director of Scheduling -- Office of Administrator
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Dear Administrator Zeldin:
Attached please find a letter from our Chair, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) and Vice Chair Governor Spencer Cox (UT), on behalf of Western Governors. The Governors are inviting you to a WGA breakfast meeting with cabinet officials to be held in conjunction with the upcoming winter meeting of the National Governors Association. The breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 8:00-9:30am.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jack Waldorf
Jack Waldorf
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
Basic Background Event official title:
Annual WGA Breakfast Meeting with Cabinet Officials
Event host(s)/organizer(s):
Western Governors ' Association
Event date (flexible?):
February 22, 2025 (non-flexible)
Time, duration, and time zone of event:
8:00 - 9:30 am ET February 19, 2025 by 5:00pm EST
Deadline for acceptance:
Please RSVP to [HYPERLINK "mailto:tvigil@westgov.org" ] HYPERLINK "mailto:tvigil@westgov.org" ]) at WGA, who will compile attendee information and submit it to DOI.
Will you accept a surrogate? Event location and physical address:
No U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary's Suite C Street Entrance (between 18th and 19th Streets) 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240
Type of event: Host(s) relationship to the EPA? Event sponsor(s):
Meeting
Western Governors Association (WGA) interacts with EPA, on behalf of the Governors, on a variety ofpolicy issues affecting the region.
There are no meeting sponsors; WGA oversees the meeting.
Event Description and Role of the EPA Official
Purpose of event:
The Annual WGA Breakfast Meeting with Cabinet Officials is a roundtable discussion with Western Governors which serves as a forumfor the Western Governors and theirfederalpartners to discuss a range of issues related to the West.
Brochure/website/invitation/ and/or other event materials:
Agenda and Run of Show are both attached, official invite letter from WGA forthcoming.
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
The Governors and Cabinet Officials will sit around a hollow round table. The Administrator will be introduced by the Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Chair of WGA and Governor of New Mexico. The Administrator may make short, informal introductory comments (3-4 minutes), if desired, followed by a roundtable discussion on issues related to the West. The session will give the Governors and the Administrator a chance to discuss significant issues related to the West.
Run of show/agenda:
*Due to room size constraints in the Interior Secretary's suite, the "one staff memberfor each principal present in the room" restriction will be strictly enforced. However, DOI is planning to have an overflow room availablefor additional staff present, but that space will not be physically connected to the Secretary's suite, nor will audio or visuals of the meeting be available in that overflow room.
Timing for EPA official's role: Role of the EPA official at the event:
8:00 - 9:30 am ET
Meeting participant with Western Governors and other Cabinet officials.
Requested presentation topic (if speaking):
Requested presentation format:
WGA will work with your staff to identib) the specific topics, share potential questions, and other needs before the event.
3-4 minutes informal remarks, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Name and title of person introducing EPA official:
The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Chair of WGA and Governor of New Mexico
Attendees will total about 30, and include Western Governors and select Cabinet officials (and one staff memberfor each principal present).
Audience make up?
o As of2/13/25, thefollowing Governors will be in attendance: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, WGA Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah, WGA Vice Chair Governor Mike Dunleavy ofAlaska Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero of Guam Governor Josh Green ofHawaii Governor Brad Little of Idaho
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
Governor Greg Gianforte of Montana Governor Arnold Palacios,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon Governor Larry Rhoden ofSouth Dakota Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming o As of2/13/25, thefollowing Cabinet officials will be in attendance: Secretary Doug Burgum, Department of the Interior Secretary Chris Wright, Department of Energy Secretary Brooke Rollins, Department of Agriculture o WGA is still awaiting RSVPsfrom several other Governors and Cabinet officials and expects to have additional names in the coming week.
Event held weekly, monthly, annually? Annually
Event Preparation
Other EPA speakers?
No.
Does EPA need to submit materials prior to event?
Expected prep and timing for prep calls or meetings: Registration fee charged? How much?
No. We can arrange that with your team after confirmation. No registration fee.
Describe entity hosting EPA official:
WGA is an instrumentality of 22 western Governorsfor bipartisan policy development, information exchange and collective action on issues of critical importance to the western United States.
Is the entity also a Federally Registered No. Lobbyist?
Are you giving a gift, award or anything No. else of value? Amount?
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
Are you providing a meal? Amount?
Yes. Estimated meal cost (hotel breakfast buffet) is $54 per person (paidfor by state governmentfunds).
At the Event and Other Event Logistics
Is there a private hold room available for the Administrator?
If needed, one can be arranged.
Open press/closed press?
Private event, off-the-record, and closed to press/public.
Will you be issuing a press release?
Person to contact for media purposes:
Dress code:
Room setup:
Notable/honorable guests attending (including elected officials): Are you recording the event? Website URL for recording (if event is recorded and posted): Security contact:
Directions to event (include relevant information about parking, the specific building, best entrance to use) Where to meet contact:
No.
Jack Spina, Communications Director [ HYPERLINK "mailto:jspinagwestgov.org" ]
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Business.
The Governors and Cabinet officials will sit around a hollow square (table tents will identify the seating arrangement). Governors of western states and select Cabinet officials.
No.
WGA's meeting planner, Amanda Nelson, can help connect you with hotel security ([ HYPERLINK "mailto:amanda@westgov.org" ]). We can discuss during planning call.
We can discuss during planning call.
Contact Information Your name and position: Phone (best & alternate): Email address:
Kevin Doran, Federal Relations Manager Work and Work Cell:I!x. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) [ HYPERLINK "mailto:kdorangwestgov.org" ]
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
Mailing address:
Are you the point-of-contact at the event? If not, contact details:
1700 Broadway, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80290 Yes.
Additionally, DOI contact information (for assistance with security, advance, and general questions): Danny Gustafson Deputy Director, Intergovernmental and External Affairs/Special Assistant to the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, M. L.E_x. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) [ HYPERLINK "mallto:damel gustafsongios.doi.gov" ]
Please return this completedform to [ HYPERLINK "mailto:scheduling@epa.gov" ]
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Breakfast Meeting with Cabinet Officials
Saturday, February 22, 2025
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Secretary's Suite Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240
Agenda
8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m.
8:25 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast Available Welcome / Opening Remarks Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico and WGA Chair Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah and WGA Vice Chair Governors' Remarks Cabinet Officials' Remarks Roundtable Discussion Conclusion
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Run of Show
Event
WGA Governors breakfast meeting with Cabinet officials
Location i!: ,EVISED)
Secretary's Suite Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240
Please enter at the C Street entrance, between 18th and 19th Streets.
For security screening purposes, attendees' names must be submitted to DOI by 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 19. Please RSVP to Toni Vigil (tvigit@westgov.org) at WGA, who will compile attendee information and submit it to DOI.
The breakfast will be held in the Secretary's office, which has limited space. Each WGA state and territory is permitted one staff to attend the breakfast. Each attending Governor and Cabinet member is permitted one staff member. If any state or territory would like additional staff to attend, it is likely they will be denied entry to the Secretary's office. DOI is planning to have an overflow room available for staff, but that space will not be physically connected to the Secretary's office, nor will audio or visuals of the meeting be available in the overflow room.
Time
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. EST, Saturday, February 22, 2025
Purpose
The meeting provides an opportunity for assembled Governors and Cabinet members to have an off-the-record, informal conversation on issues of mutual interest and seek opportunities for state-federal collaboration on shared priorities.
WGA 2025 Cabinet Breakfast Run of Show
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Notes
There will be no audio or video recording of the event, nor will any media be present. Attendees may reference the meeting on their social media platforms, but reference to any items discussed at the meeting should be agreed to beforehand by all parties.
There will be a group photograph taken at the conclusion of the event. Digital copies will be made available to all attendees.
Each Governor and Cabinet official is permitted one staff member to attend the meeting. Governors and Cabinet officials will be seated at a hollow round table. Table tents will identify the seating arrangement. Non-attending Governors will be permitted one staff to attend on the Governor's behalf. All staff will occupy perimeter seating.
Attendees
Confirmed attendees (as of 2/13/25, prior to location change)
Administration participants:
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
Governors attending:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, WGA Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah, WGA Vice Chair Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero of Guam Governor Josh Green of Hawai'i Governor Brad Little of Idaho Governor Greg Gianforte of Montana Governor Arnold Palacios, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon Governor Larry Rhoden of South Dakota Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming
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Run of Show (times approximate)
8:00 a.m.
Buffet breakfast is available.
8:15 a.m.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, WGA Chair, will call the meeting to order.
Governor Lujan Grisham will offer greetings and short opening comments.
8:20 a.m.
Governor Lujan Grisham will recognize WGA Vice Chair and Utah Governor Spencer Cox for short opening comments.
8:25 a.m.
Governor Lujan Grisham will recognize each attending Governor for short comments (2-3 minutes). Governor Lujan Grisham will simply go around the table, recognizing Governors in turn.
As Governors raise different issues, Cabinet officials (and Governors) should feel free to engage in conversation as needed.
9:00 a.m.
Governor Lujan Grisham will recognize each attending Cabinet official for short comments (3-4 minutes). Governor Lujan Grisham will recognize Cabinet officials in order of precedence.
As Cabinet officials raise different issues, Governors (and Cabinet officials) should feel free to engage in conversation as needed.
9:15 a.m.
Additional open discussion. Governor Lujan Grisham will manage and moderate as needed.
9:25 a.m.
Governor Lujan Grisham will conclude the meeting. Governors and Cabinet officials will assemble for a group photo.
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Brown, Ashley [Brown.Ashley@epa.gov] 4/15/2025 9:25:11 PM Kevin Doran [kdoran@westgov.org] Barja, Jaide [Barja.Jaide@epa.gov] RE: Invitation: WGA Annual Meeting I June 23-25, 2025 - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Thank you so much!
Ashley Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director of Scheduling -- Office of Administrator
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Thanks Ashley, and we completely understand. I'll continue to send updates on RSVPs as we get them in, and if you have
any questions about the Annual Meeting that pop up don't hesitate to reach out.
Kevin
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Hi Kevin,
We have this on our radar, but it is a little too far out at the moment to confirm. We are definitely interested, however.
Ashley Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director of Scheduling -- Office of Administrator
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Hey Ashely,
Jack Waldorf forwarded me your email below as I handle all the forms and invites for the Cabinet officials for our meetings.
As requested, attached is a completed EPA Event Information Form for the WGA 2025 Annual Meeting. I will also keep you and the team updated as we receive RSVPs for the Annual Meeting from our Governors and other Cabinet officials.
If you have any questions or need additional information not asked on the EPA Event Information Form, please do not hesitate to reach out. My job for this Annual Meeting is to make it the easiest event you and the team at EPA work on all year, so let me know how I can assist in making that happen.
Thanks!
Kevin
Kevin Doran Federal Relations Manager I Western Governors' Association 1700 Broadway, Suite 500 I Denver, Colorado 80290 I c. 720.647.3586
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Hi Jack,
Please complete the attachment. Thank you!
Ashley Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director of Scheduling -- Office of Administrator
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Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Dear Administrator Zeldin: On behalf of the Western Governors, attached please find an invitation letter to the Western Governors' Association Annual Meeting, June 23-25 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jack Waldorf Jack Waldorf Executive Director 1700 Broadway, Suite 500 I Denver, Colorado 80290 I c: 303.725.8913
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Brown, Ashley [Brown.Ashley@epa.gov] 2/19/2025 6:19:56 PM Gustafson, Daniel G [daniel_gustafson@ios.doi.gov]; kdoran@westgov.org; Johnson, Ashley A [ashleyjohnson@ios.doi.gov]; ZeldinScheduling [ZeldinScheduling@epa.gov] Talmage, Sarah [Talmage.Sarah@epa.gov]; Barja, Jaide [Barja.Jaide@epa.gov]; Bowles, Jack [Bowles.Jack@epa.gov]; Gill, Sonam [Gill.Sonam@epa.gov] RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: EPA at Breakfast
Danny,
Thank you so much. I missed the updated location when it was previously sent to me.
Ashley Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director of Scheduling -- Office of Administrator
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Hey Ashley,
The breakfast location has changed. It is now at the Department of the Interior Building 1849 C St. It will be in the Secretary's Suite on the 6th Floor.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Best,
Danny Gustafson
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Hi Dan and Kevin,
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Did the location change for the Feb 22 breakfast? Last I knew it was at the Grand Hyatt in DC in Ballroom A. Or is the Administrator going to be escorted to the Secretary's suite then both will head down to the ballroom?
Ashley
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Good afternoon everyone,
Arrival time should be at or shortly before 8 am for the event. The breakfast will be between 8-9:30 am in the Secretary's office.
For coordination with the Administrator's detail we recommend connecting with: Ex. 6 PP / Ex. 7(C) I, the Assistant Director for Internal Security here at the Department of the Interior. His number is IEx 6 Personal Privacy (PP) I. He can let you know where to park and how to get into the building with unfettered access.
We will have someone in the lobby to greet your team and escort them up to the Secretary's suite.
Either Ashley or myself can be the point of contact for any further questions. My number is 202-417-1551 and Ashley's is 202-615-8514.
While dress code has not been discussed, business attire would most certainly be appropriate.
Please let me know if you have any further questions, our team is looking forward to a great breakfast event on Saturday morning.
Best,
Danny Gustafson Office of the Secretary Department of the Interior 202-417-1551
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Hello All,
What is the recommended time for arrival and where should the Administrator's detail drop him off/park? Who will be the POC the morning of the event? Will someone be there to greet the Administrator upon drop off then escort him?
Am I correct to assume the dress code is business attire?
Thank you for any information!
Ashley Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Director of Scheduling -- Office of Administrator
From: Gill, Sonam <Gill.Sonam@epa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:43 PM To: Kevin Doran <kdoran@westgov.org>; Bowles, Jack <Bowles.Jack@epa.gov>; daniel gustafson@ios.cloi.gov; Johnson, Ashley A <ashley johnson@ios.doi.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; ZeldinScheduling <ZeldinScheduling@epa.gov> Cc: Talmage, Sarah <Talmage.Sarah@epa.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Bowles, Jack <Bowles.Jack@epa.gov> Subject: RE: EPA at Breakfast
Hi Dan and Ashely,
Nice to meet you! I am looping in Administrator Zeldin's scheduling team who can help coordinate the Administrator's arrival on Saturday.
Thank you!
Sonam
From: Kevin Doran <kdoran@westgov.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 9:16 AM To: Gill, Sonam <Gill.Sonam@epa.gov>; Bowles, Jack <Bowles.Jack@epa.gov>; daniel Ashley A <ashleyjohnson@ios.doi.gov> Subject: EPA at Breakfast
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Danny, Ashley:
If you don't already know them, please meet Sonam Gill and Jack Bowles with EPA. Sonam just let me know Administrator Zeldin will be attending the breakfast on Saturday.
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I wanted to connect you all so your teams can coordinate with each other on the Administrator's arrival, etc. Thanks all and I'll let you four take it from here. Kevin
Kevin Doran Federal Relations Manager Western Governors' Association 1700 Broadway, Suite 500 I Denver, Colorado 80290 c. 720.647.3586 SAVE THE DATE: WGA AnnualMeeting 1June 23-25, 2025 1Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Subject:
Invitation: WGA Annual
Meeting I June 23-25,
2025 - Santa Fe, New
Mexico
Attachments:EPA Administrator Zeldin
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Dear Administrator Zeldin: On behalf of the Western Governors, attached please find an invitation letter to the Western Governors' Association Annual Meeting, June 23-25 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jack Waldorf
Jack Waldorf
Executive Director
1700 Broadway, Suite 500 I Denver, Colorado 80290 I c: 303.725.8913
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MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO CHAIR
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JACK WALDORF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
March 25, 2025
The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460
Dear Administrator Zeldin:
On behalf of Western Governors, it is my privilege to invite your participation at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Western Governors' Association. The event will be held June 23-25, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Western Governors invite you to deliver a keynote address and engage with them on issues within the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency. We expect strong in-person gubernatorial participation at the Annual Meeting, which will provide rich opportunities for meaningful dialogue with Governors and a broad stakeholder community.
I hope your schedule will permit you to join us and look forward to your response. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jack Waldorf Executive Director
1700 Broadway, Suite 500, Denver CO 80290
(303) 623-9378
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Hey Ashely,
Jack Waldorf forwarded me your email below as I handle all the forms and invites for the Cabinet officials for our meetings.
As requested, attached is a completed EPA Event Information Form for the WGA 2025 Annual Meeting. I will also keep you and the team updated as we receive RSVPs for the Annual Meeting from our Governors and other Cabinet officials.
If you have any questions or need additional information not asked on the EPA Event Information Form, please do not hesitate to reach out. My job for this Annual Meeting is to make it the easiest event you and the team at EPA work on all year, so let me know how I can assist in making that happen.
Thanks!
Kevin
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Hi Jack,
Please complete the attachment. Thank you!
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Dear Administrator Zeldin:
On behalf of the Western Governors, attached please find an invitation letter to the Western Governors' Association Annual Meeting, June 23-25 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jack Waldorf
Jack Waldorf
Executive Director
1700 Broadway, Suite 500 I Denver, Colorado 80290 I c: 303.725.8913
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
Basic Background Event official title: Event host(s)/organizer(s): Event date (flexible?): Time, duration, and time zone of event: Deadline for acceptance: Will you accept a surrogate? Event location and physical address: Type of event: Host(s) relationship to the EPA? Event sponsor(s):
Western Governors' Association 2025 Annual Meeting
Western Governors' Association
Monday, June 23 -- Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Monday, June 23, 1:45 -- 4:15 pm MT, Tuesday, June 24, 1:15 -- 3:45 pm MT May 12, 2025 (six weeks out) (not a hard/fast deadline)
No
Eldorado Hotel & Spa, El Dorado Ballroom, 309 W San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 Reception; Conference; Meeting; Recorded/Streaming audio or video, etc. Meeting
There are no meeting sponsors; WGA oversees the meeting.
Event Description and Role of the EPA Official
Purpose of event:
The WGA Annual Meeting is a three-day event thatfeatures a series ofpublic, onstage conversations between the Governors and their invited guests. WGA invites the Administrator to offer short initial remarks and then have an onstage Q&A with the Governors. The session will give the Governors and the Administrator a chance to discuss significant issues related to the West overseen by the Administrator and EPA. Annual Meeting website (will be updated once registration opens):
Brochure/website/invitation/ and/or other event materials:
[ HYPERLINK "https://westgov.org/meetings/details/2025annual-meeting" ]
Embargoed draft copy of the Annual Meeting agenda (Governors' version) is attached to the bottom of thisform.
Run of show/agenda:
The Administrator would be introduced by an attending Governor, present a keynote to the Governors and our attendeesfor approximately 5-10 minutes, then have an on-stage Q&A session with the Governorsfor about 20 minutes (for a total of 30 minutes). Additional details on specific time slot will be provided after confirmation.
TBD depending on the Administrator's availability.
Timing for EPA official's role:
Potential timeslotsfor Administrator's keynote and conversation: Monday, June 23, 1:45 -- 4:15 pm MT; Tuesday, June 24, 1:15 -- 3:45 pm MT
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
Role of the EPA official at the event: Requested presentation topic (if speaking): Requested presentation format: Name and title of person introducing EPA official:
Audience make up?
Event held weekly, monthly, annually?
Keynote speaker.
WGA will work with your staff to identify the specific topics, share potential questions, and other needs before the event. Keynote with Q&A.
Governor TBD
Attendees come largelyfrom the WGA Sponsor community. (WGA sponsor [ HYPERLINK "https://westgov.org/sponsors" ]). We also get members of the publicfrom private industry, as well as attendeesfrom the non-profit world. Total attendance expected to be 400-500. Annually
Event Preparation Other EPA speakers?
None at this time.
Does EPA need to submit materials prior to event?
Expected prep and timing for prep calls or meetings: Registration fee charged? How much?
WGA would appreciate a copy of the Administrator's official biography and headshotfor Governors' briefing books. We can arrange that with your team after confirmation.
Nofeefor speakers, session passes may be arrangedfor staff.
Describe entity hosting EPA official:
Is the entity also a Federally Registered Lobbyist? Are you giving a gift, award or anything else of value? Amount? Are you providing a meal? Amount?
WGA is an instrumentality of 22 western Governorsfor bipartisan policy development, information exchange and collective action on issues of critical importance to the western United States. No.
No.
Administrator is invited to a Governors ' private lunch, if available, currently set to take place at 11:30 am PT on Monday, June 23.
At the Event and Other Event Logistics
Is there a private hold room available for the Administrator?
IA hold room will be made availablefor the Administrator and staff on the day of the keynote. 2 of 7
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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM
This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance.
Open press/closed press? Will you be issuing a press release?
Event is open to registered media from legitimate media outlets (TV, radio, and print media). WGA will share a list of registered media ahead of time with your team. Yes.
Person to contact for media purposes: Dress code:
Jack Spina, Communications Director [ HYPERLINK "mailto:jspinagwestgov.org" ] C: 303-917-2335 O (direct): 720-897-4543 Business casual.
Room setup:
Notable/honorable guests attending (including elected officials): Are you recording the event? Website URL for recording (if event is recorded and posted):
Security contact:
Directions to event (include relevant information about parking, the specific building, best entrance to use) Where to meet contact:
A proscenium stage setup in the ballroom, with a podium availablefor speaking. Governors will be onstage during the presentation. Governors of western states and select Cabinet officials: invitations have been issued, RSVPs expected in weeks to come.
Event will not be livestreamed, but recordings of the keynotes and panels(by WGA) may be made available online via WGA in the day(s) proceeding each session (with the Agency's consent) WGA 's meeting planner, Amanda Nelson, can help connect you with security ([ HYPERLINK "mailto:amandagwestgov.org"
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We can discuss during planning call.
We can discuss during planning call.
Contact Information Your name and position: Phone (best & alternate):
Kevin Doran, Federal Relations Manager Work and Work Cell: 720-647-3586
Email address:
Mailing address: Are you the point-of-contact at the event? If not, contact details:
[ HYPERLINK "mailto:kdorangwestgov.org" ] 1700 Broadway, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80290 Yes.
Please return this completedform to [ HYPERLINK "mailto:zeldinscheduling@epa.gov" ], and copy [ HYPERLINK "mailto:brown.ashley@epa.gov" ]
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Western Governors' Association 2025 Annual Meeting June 22-25, 2025 Santa Fe, New Mexico
Governors' Draft Agenda
(subject to change)
NOT FOR PUBIC DIS17` UTION
All main meeting sessions will be held at the El Dorado Hotel, unless otherwise noted.
Western Governors' Leadership Institute - Leadership Forum Programming throughout the day
Staff Advisory Council Meeting
Early Registration Open
Transportation to Governor's Residence *Meet in the lobby ofyour hotelfor transportation to the New Mexico Governor's residence
Governors' Reception with WGA Diamond and Platinum Sponsors and Governors' Staff Governors, First Spouses, WGA Sponsors and VIPs One staff per Governor/State; attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired. Exclusive to WGA Diamond and Platinum Sponsors
Governors and First Spouses Private Dinner Governors and First Spouses only; no staff
Monday, June 23
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Registration Open
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WGA Diamond Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast with Governors All Governors and First Spouses welcome; one staff per Governor; exclusive to WGA Diamond-level sponsors
Open Time for Governors to Schedule Private Meetings
10:00.- 11100 am. 130 :R,,M., 1'2.
WGA Executive Committee Meeting Governors Lujan Grisham, Cox and Gordon
Governors' Private Lunch Meeting Governors plus one staff and non-attending Governors'SAC members
Governors' Group Photo and Press Conference
Welcome and Opening Remarks Jack Waldorf, WGA Executive Director The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico Presentation of the colors and national anthem
Keynote To be announced
Break
Roundtable: BRAND West Chair Initiative
Roundtable: Outdoors for All Abilities
Opening Reception Governors, First Spouses and all attendees
Sponsor Group Transportation to Santa Fe Opera House
Governors' Private Dinner Reception with WGA Sponsors Governors, First Spouses, WGA Sponsors and VIPs One staff per Governor/State; Attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired. Exclusive to WGA Diamond, Platinum, Gold Sponsors
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Governors and First Spouses Private Breakfast Governors and First Spouses only; no staff
Sponsor Breakfast with WGA Staff Advisory Council and Governors' Staff SAC Members, Governors' staff all WGA Sponsors
a.trE - 12:no p:m:
Morning for Networking, Sidebar Meetings or Recreation Possible Offsite Field Trips/Tours or Recreation at Leisure
1:00
Governors' Lunch with WGA Sponsors Governors, First Spouses, SAC members, all WGA sponsors *0ne staff per Governor/State; Attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired
Keynote To be announced
Roundtable: Flood After Fire - Enhancing Safety in Post-Fire Landscapes
Break
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Keynote To be announced
Roundtable: Supporting Rural and Low-Income Hospitals
Break
4:00 4:1
Governors' Policy and Business Session The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico
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Closing Remarks The Honorable Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah
Governors' Reception with WGA Sponsors and VIPs Governors, First Spouses, SAC members, WGA sponsors, VIPs *One staff per Governor/State; Attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired
Closing Dinner Reception - All Attendees
turning
Grab & Go Breakfast All attendees
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