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Dear Board of Directors,

We are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday in Washington for our Board of Directors Strategy Retreat. There is much to share and discuss, and I thank you for joining for our powerful line-up of speakers and important strategic discussions. Attached please find:

* Final Agenda (see below)
* Minutes from Fall Board Meeting

Schedule Details
We will begin on Wednesday, January 31 at the St. Regis Hotel (923 16th Street NW) at 10:30am and we will conclude on Thursday, February 1 at 11:00am at the Reserve Officers Association (1 Constitution Avenue NE). We also look forward to celebrating with you at our special Global Impact Project Reception Thursday evening! Please find the full agenda below.

I look forward to your guidance and insights during our discussions. If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily at ebenovitz@usglc.org<mailto:ebenovitz@usglc.org>. See you on Wednesday.

Many thanks,

Liz
Liz Schrayer, President & CEO

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Board of Directors 2018 Strategy Retreat Agenda

Wednesday, January 31
All sessions on Wednesday will be held at The St. Regis (923 16th Street NW).

Please note: For Board members who will be on Capitol Hill prior to the start of our meeting, transportation will be provided from the Capitol Hill Club to The St. Regis.

10:30am

Arrival for Coffee & Networking

10:45am

Joint C3 and C4 Business Meeting
USGLC C3 and C4 Boards will meet jointly for their business meeting and welcome new Board Members. The agenda will include a discussion on the 2018 budget and operational issues, and reports from the Development and Finance Committees. In addition, Board members will be asked to review and sign a series of legal documents.

11:30am

President’s Report
2017 Lessons Learned & 2018 Scene Setter

12:00pm

Break

12:15pm

Lunch: The Political Landscape
A Discussion with Paul Begala and Erick Erickson
An inside look at the Political Landscape that the USGLC faces in 2018 and beyond with Democratic Strategist and CNN Contributor, Paul Begala, and Conservative Commentator & Editor in Chief of TheResurgent.com, Erick Erickson.

1:30pm

Break

2:00pm

Strategy Discussion I
Winning the Public Policy Debate
As we enter the second year of the Trump Administration, how can the USGLC keep the momentum going to mobilize Congress and our communities against expected deep budget cuts in FY19 and lead on the reform agenda, against the backdrop of a crisis in personnel at the State Department?

3:30pm

Break

3:45pm

Strategy Discussion II
Tackling the Political Challenges
Rising issues with the upcoming volatile elections, a potential sea change in Congress, and ongoing challenges in the Heartland, we’ll explore how the USGLC is strategizing and preparing for 2018, 2020 and the long-game in addressing voter unrest about America’s role in the world.

5:00pm

Break

5:15pm

Roundtable: America’s National Security Strategy
A Discussion with Nadia Schadlow
Opportunity to discuss the Administration’s National Security Strategy and priorities and how best to advance our issues with newly appointed Deputy National Security Advisor, Nadia Schadlow.

6:30pm

Cocktail Reception

7:00pm

Dinner: Strengthening American Influence in a Turbulent World
A Discussion with General Michael Hayden
Former Director of the CIA and NSA will join us for dinner to discuss global threats from the unprecedented humanitarian crises to cybersecurity to terrorism and how best to amplify America’s global leadership.


Thursday, February 1
All sessions on Thursday will take place at The Reserve Officers Association (1 Constitution Avenue NE) in the Minuteman Ballroom, 5th floor

8:15am

Arrival for Breakfast

8:30am

Breakfast: Message Matters
Countering the Isolationist Headwinds
As we engage in challenging new arenas and conservative media, how can the USGLC tune our message and voice to win over skeptics, shape the debate, and create new champions.

10:00am

Power Meeting with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
An outspoken advocate for America’s civilian tools of development and diplomacy who serves on the Budget Committee and State Foreign Operations Subcommittee, and the Chair of the DSCC (Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee) for the 2018 elections cycle, Senator Van Hollen has unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Democrats in November.

11:00am

Board Meeting Adjourns

5:00- 7:00pm

Global Impact Project Report Launch Reception
UPS Townhouse (421 New Jersey Avenue SE)