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Jim Lakely [JLakely@heartland.org] 7/9/2018 4:36:31PM Molina, Michael [molina.michael@epa.gov] Burton, Tamika [burton.tamika@epa.gov]; Ford, Hayley [ford.hayley@epa.gov]; Kundinger, Kelly [kundinger.kelly@epa.gov] RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018 ATT00001.txt
Thanks, Michael, for your reply and for the quick phone call we just had. And nice to make your acquaintance, Hayley and Kelly.
We still have that prime evening speaking slot open (7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7), so if there is someone else from EPA who would be able to come down and talk about the agency's agenda under Wheeler's new leadership, we'd be glad to have them.
Just let me know.
Best,
Jim Lakely Director of Communications The Heartland Institute 3939 North Wilke Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004 o: 312-377-4000 c: 312-731-9364 Twitter: @HeartlandInst
From: Molina, Michael [mailto:molina.michael@epa.gov] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2018 11:32 AM To: Jim Lakely Cc: Burton, Tamika; Ford, Hayley; Kundinger, Kelly Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Jim,
As we discussed, we regret that Acting Administrator Wheeler will no longer be able to make the trip down to New Orleans next month. Thank you so much for your understanding.
Michael
Michael D. Molina Senior Advisor to the Deputy Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Molina.Michael@epa.gov (202) 564-3972
From: Jim Lakely [mailto:JLakely@heartland.org] Sent: Friday, July 6, 2018 5:35 PM To: Molina, Michael <molina.michael@epa.gov>
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Cc: Burton, Tamika <burton.tamika@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Michael and Tamika,
I know it's been a crazy 24 hours for you both and everyone at EPA. This email exchange confirming Mr. Wheeler for a dinner keynote came just about an hour before the news broke yesterday.
I presume we're still on for this on the evening of August 7 in New Orleans, and I stand by to answer any questions.
BTW, just some basic info: Our conference is open press, and we've set aside 3o minutes for Mr. Wheeler's remarks. He can leave himself time for Q&A, or not. His choice.
Looking forward to hearing back.
Best,
Jim Lakely Director of Communications The Heartland Institute 3939 North Wilke Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004 o: 312-377-4000 c: 312-731-9364 Twitter: @HeartlandInst
From: Jim Lakely Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2018 2:17 PM To: 'Molina, Michael' Cc: Burton, Tamika Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
That's great! We're honored to have him on our program. Thank you for all your help.
I'd like to announce to the press on Monday that he'll be delivering the dosing keynote address at the dinner. Will that work for you?
Jim Lakely Director of Communications The Heartland Institute 3939 North Wilke Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004 o: 312-377-4000 c: 312-731-9364 Twitter: @HeartlandInst
From: Molina, Michael [mailto:molina.michael@epa.gov] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2018 1:33 PM To: Jim Lakely Cc: Burton, Tamika Subject: Re: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Jim,
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Thank you for the email. Yes, the Deputy Administer will be attending. Tamika will work with you to finalize any details.
Michael Molina
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On Jul 5, 2018, at 2:24 PM, Jim Lakely <JLakelyAheartland.org> wrote:
Michael and Tamika,
I hope you both had a great Independence Day.
I'm just checking back in about DA Wheeler's availability to deliver a dinner keynote speech at The Heartland Institute's America First Energy Conference on August 7 in New Orleans. I understand he's also wanting to participate in the ALEC meeting the following day at the same hotel. That's perfect, since we scheduled our conference for the day before and in the same hotel precisely because we wanted to attract people who would be attending both.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Jim Lakely Director of Communications The Heartland Institute 3939 North Wilke Road Arlington Heights, IL 60004 o: 312-377-4000 f: 312-277-4122 c: 312-731-9364 Twitter: @HeartlandInst
From: Jim Lakely <JLakely@heartland.org> Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 2:56 PM To: "Carroll, Carly" <Carroll.Carly(&_jepa.gov> Cc: "Burton, Tamika" <burton.tamikagepa.gov>, "Molina, Michael" <molina.michaelgepa.gov> Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Carly,
Fantastic. We're thrilled that DA Wheeler is strongly considering one of our keynote slots at the America First Energy Conference 2018. I have him penciled in on my board for the dinner keynote at 7:30 p.m.
Nice to meet you, Tamika and Michael. Let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Jim Lakely Director of Communications The Heartland Institute 3939 North Wilke Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004 o: 312-377-4000 c: 312-731-9364 Twitter: @HeartlandInst
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From: Carroll, Carly [mailto:Carroll.Carlyepa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:20 PM To: Jim Lakely Cc: Burton, Tamika; Molina, Michael Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Hi Jim, Thanks so much for the quick chat. It was great to hear that America First is interested in having DA Wheeler speak at the event in New Orleans. As I mentioned, I'm connecting you here with Michael Molina, the Deputy Administrator's senior advisor, and Tamika Burton, who can help with any other details and confirming his attendance.
Best,
Carly Carroll Special Assistant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (202) 564-2769 carroll.carly@epa.gov
From: Carroll, Carly Sent: Monday, June 25, 2018 9:03 AM To: Ilakely@heartland.orgi <jlakely@heartland.org> Subject: FW: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
HI Jake, Kelly had passed along this invite from you all to see if the Deputy Administrator might be able to attend. He is interested, but I wanted to touch base with you to see if you are open to his participation.
Thank you!
Carly Carroll Special Assistant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (202) 564-2769 carroll.carly@epa.gov
From: Jim Lakely [mailto:JLakely@heartland.org] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 4:40 PM To: Gordon, Stephen <gordon.stephen@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Stephen,
I've attached the form. Please let me know if there are any problems with my entries.
NOTE: I put May 11 as a "deadline" for acceptance, but that is notfirm. I'm happy to change that and resubmit if these forms routinely allow more time, but two weeks immediately struck me as appropriate.
When is your next scheduled meeting? We have site up for the event, though there is not much there at the moment as the program is still in flux.
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http://americafirstenergy.org/
You can see what happened at last year's conference in Houston -- including Administrator Pruitt's video address to our audience -- at the link below.
http://americafirstenergy.org/videos/
Regards,
Jim Lakely Director of Communications The Heartland Institute 3939 North Wilke Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60004 o: 312-377-4000 c: 312-731-9364 Twitter: @HeartlandInst
From: Gordon, Stephen [mailto:gordon.stephenepa.gov] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 1:19 PM To: Hewitt, James; Aaron Stover Cc: Jim Lakely Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Aaron,
Thanks so much for reaching out. I will bring up the America First Energy Conference on August 7 in New Orleans at our next scheduling meeting.
In the meantime would you please fill out the attached form? This will help expedite the process tremendously. You can send the form back to me when completed.
Thanks so much.
-Stephen
Stephen L. Gordon Jr. Deputy Director for Public Engagement Office of the Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (202) 564-1301 Gordon.Stephen@epa.gov
From: Hewitt, James Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 2:07 PM To: Aaron Stover <AStover@heartland.org> Cc: Jim Lakely <JLakely@heartland.org>; Gordon, Stephen <gordon.stephen@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
Thanks for reaching out Aaron. I am looping in Stephen Gordon who is with our Office of Public Engagement.
From: Aaron Stover [mailto:AStover@heartland.org] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 2:04 PM
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To: Hewitt, James <hewitt.james@epa.gov> Cc: Jim Lakely <JLakely@heartland.org> Subject: FW: Save the Date: America First Energy Conference 2018
James,
I didn't get a chance to say hi but really enjoyed your Tuesday event, as scientific transparency is an issue Heartland has been promoting for years and it's fantastic to finally see this manifested at the EPA.
As we discussed at the Heritage meeting earlier this month, Heartland will be hosting our next America First Energy Conference on August 7 in New Orleans. We would be honored to have Administrator Pruitt speak and the participation of EPA, please see the event details below. I've cced Heartland's Director of Communications Jim Lakely, who is overseeing the conference. We hope you will be able to join us, and in the meantime have a great weekend.
Best regards, Aaron
Aaron Stover Director of Development, Eastern Region THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
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