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Dear Board of Directors,

We are looking forward to seeing you next week in Washington for our Spring Board of Directors meeting. Thank you for your patience as we sort out all of our meeting logistics. Needless to say, we have a lot to discuss. Attached please find:

* Final Agenda
* Minutes from February Board Retreat
* Links to Read-Aheads

I am disappointed to report that Leader Schumer had to cancel our meeting given everything that is going on. As a result, we have consolidated the agenda in order to minimize the impact on your busy schedules and we are giving you back a few extra hours. Please note: there will be no USGLC meetings on Wednesday, May 17.

Nonetheless, we have a powerful line-up of speakers and important strategic discussions for Tuesday. As a reminder, our meeting will take place at the St. Regis Hotel (923 16th Street NW) beginning at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 16 and concluding after dinner. Please find the full schedule below.

Read-Aheads:

* Deep and Dangerous Cuts to International Affairs Budget Would Make America Less Safe<https://medium.com/@USGLC/deep-and-dangerous-cuts-to-international-affairs-budget-would-make-america-less-safe-6c28387be5ee>. – Medium, Liz Schrayer. March 16, 2017.
* Trump To Cut Foreign Aid Budgets, Opening South And Central Asia's Door To Chinese Influence<https://www.forbes.com/sites/alyssaayres/2017/05/04/trump-to-cut-foreign-aid-budgets-opening-south-and-central-asias-door-to-chinese-influence/#68d685fe5f50>. – Forbes, Alyssa Ayres. May 4, 2017.
* Vice President Pence is quietly becoming a foreign policy power player.<https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/vice-president-pence-is-quietly-becoming-a-foreign-policy-power-player/2017/03/05/e347c394-0048-11e7-8f41-ea6ed597e4ca_story.html?utm_term=.e8a7882b11e2> – The Washington Post, Josh Rogin. March 5, 2017.
* Budget Bill Puts Congress In US Aid Driver's Seat.<https://www.devex.com/news/budget-bill-puts-congress-in-us-aid-driver-s-seat-90174> –Devex, Michael Igoe. May 2, 2017.
* Clinton and Helms Nearly Ruined States. Tillerson Wants to Finish the Job. –<http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/05/04/tillerson-trump-state-department-budget-cut-215101> Politico Magazine Jeremy Konyndyk. May 4, 2017.

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

Many thanks,

Liz
Liz Schrayer, President & CEO
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Board of Directors Strategy Retreat Agenda

TUESDAY, MAY 16
All sessions will be held at the St. Regis (923 16th Street NW)
12:00pm

Arrival and Lunch served

12:30pm

Joint C3 and C4 Business Meeting
In addition to our formal business meeting, we will have an opportunity to congratulate fellow USGLC Board Member, Mark Green on his exciting news!

1:15pm

Strategy Discussions

President’s Report
Overview on the issues driving the debate and USGLC’s activities.

Strategy Topic I: Winning the Budget Debate
Discussion on the FY18 Budget Battles on Capitol Hill, as we prepare for the Administration’s formal proposal to be released.

Strategy Topic II: Battling the Executive Order Reorganization
Discussion on the Administration’s plans to reorganize the Executive Branch, including reforming and streamlining State Department and USAID.

4:15pm

Break

4:30pm

Special Guest Andrea Thompson
National Security Advisor, Office of the Vice President
Discussion with Vice President Pence’s top foreign policy advisor, a key strategist and insider in the new Administration.

5:15pm

Insiders’ View of the New Administration and the Political Landscape


Discussion with top political strategists on current state of the play and how USGLC can best advance our agenda. Special guests include:

* Matt Moore, former South Carolina GOP State Chair, USGLC Director of Strategic Initiatives
* Andy Keiser, former Deputy National Security Adviser for Trump Transition Team
* Ado Machida, former Director of Policy Implementation for Trump Transition Team
* Les Munson, former Staff Director for Chairman Corker

6:15 pm

Cocktail Reception

7:00pm

Dinner Discussion with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Paul J. Selva
An opportunity to engage the second highest ranking U.S. military officer on today’s global challenges and nexus between national security and global development.

9:00pm

Board Meeting Concludes


WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
No Meetings