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WASHINGTON REPORT No Obama moves on Public Diplomacy Commission The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, composed of presidential appointees, met on April 23 at USC’s journalism school in Los Angeles. The Commission has a vacant slot and includes six holdovers from previous administrations. The bi-partisan group, which advises Undersecretary Judith McHale, discussed public diplomacy issues including measurement of U.S. government image efforts at the upcoming meeting, which is open to the public. Carl Chan, a former Foreign Service officer specializing in communications and an ex-journalist, is executive director of the commission. Chan told O’Dwyer’s that the seven-member commission currently has six slots occupied, all appointed by previous presidents and confirmed by the Senate. President Barack Obama has not yet made any re-nominations or proposed any new candidates. The terms of five commissioners have expired and another — former Citigroup advisor Lyndon Olson Jr. — ends on July 2011. The members include: William Hybl — chairman; appointed by President George H.W. Bush, he is a former U.S. Olympic Committee President, Counselor to President Ronald Reagan, U.N. Representative for the U.S., and Chairman of the board of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, among other posts. Lyndon Olson Jr. — appointed by President Bill Clinton, he is former U.S. Ambassador to Sweden and a U.S. Congressman, as well as a veteran insurance sector executive who headed Citigroup’s Travelers unit. John Osborn — appointed by President George W. Bush, he is a former General Counsel for biopharma company Cephalon, State Dept. legal advisor and Congressional aide. Penne Korth Peacock — appointed by President Bill Clinton, she was Ambassador to Mauritus during the first Bush administration. Jay Snyder — appointed by President George W. Bush, he is a private equity executive and former drug industry exec, as well as Big oil gets new PR head former U.S. Rep to the United Nations who was also a public delegate appointed by President Clinton. Lezlee Westine — appointed by President George W. Bush, she was a White House Counselor to the President and is currently President and CEO of TechNet, a bipartisan political network of tech CEOs. Breaux & Lott speak for Citi Breaux Lott Leadership Group is repping bailed-out Citigroup on corporate tax issues and financial services regulatory reform. Former Democratic Louisiana Senator John Breaux and ex- Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, a Republican, are spearheading the thrust. They are assisted by ex-Breaux staffers John Flynn and Callie Fuselier, and former Lott aides Manny Rossman and Bret Boyles. Citi CEO Vik Pandit, who has outlined a plan to break up the financial supermarket put together by a predecessor chief Sandy Weill, announced strong first-quarter earnings for the banking giant. The U.S. expects to chalk up an $8B profit on the sale of its Citi shares. Linda Schoumacher Rozett, former Senior VP of Communications for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has joined the American Petroleum Institute as VP of Communications. She replaces Jim Craig, who held the post until December 2009 and left amid a pruning and reorganization of API staff under CEO Jack Gerard, who joined in late 2008. Rozett had recently been running her own consultancy, FirstWord Strategies, and served as Communications Director for the Friends of Fred Thompson, the former Senator’s exploratory presidential committee. Her energy experience includes stints at Edison Electric Institute (Media Relations Manager) and the Natural Gas Supply Association (PR Director). She started out in TV news at ABC in D.C. Gerard took the reins at the API in 2008 after heading the American Chemistry Council and National Mining Association. In a statement, he said Rozett’s appointment is part of his plan to create a “nimble and dynamic organization that would advocate our industry’s interests aggressively.” Glover Park hops on team Toyota Washington’s Glover Park Group is the latest PA firm to jump on the Toyota bandwagon. The well-connected Democratic firm has registered as lobbyist for Toyota Motor North America for automotive industries. Joel Johnson, former President Clinton’s Special Assistant for Policy and Communications, is leading the charge. He also was a top aide to former Democratic Majority Leader Tom Daschle. Gregg Rothschild, ex-Legislative Director for Sen. John Kerry assists Johnson. Toyota, on April 2, convened its first meeting of quality experts committee to help redeem its reputation that was battered by its massive recall. Despite the reputation hit, the Japanese automaker reported a 41 percent rise in March in the U.S. That rise was aided by incentives, which jumped 44 percent to a record $2,256 pervehicle. 60 MAY 2010 WWW.ODWYERPR.COM
Airpower Consulting makes case for Yemen Airpower Consulting, which is headed by former F-16 fighter pilot Dan Swayne, has an agreement with the Republic of Yemen Air Force to contact Defense, and State Department officials to approve aid to enhance its ability to attack al-Qaeda forces. Strife-torn Yemen is where so-called Christmas bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmatallab, received training for his attempt to blow up a Continental Airlines bound for Detroit. Swayne, a combat veteran of the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, served as military analyst for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command. As Country Desk Officer, he worked in Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates to forge ties with their air forces. A broader proposal concerning economic development and G-L logs Morocco work Gray Loeffler has a $300K pact with the Moroccan American Center for Policy to push for positive relations between the U.S. and the north Africa country. The firm of former Congressmen William Gray (D-Pa.) and Tom Loeffler (R-Tex.) is to work closely with non-profit MACP and D.C. embassy staff to advance Morocco’s interest with “U.S. foreign policy decision-makers and opinion leaders.” One major focus: an educational push to inform Congress and the White House about “Morocco’s commitment to securing a permanent resolution of the Western Sahara issue.” Morocco annexed Western Sahara after Spain pulled out in 1975. Human rights organizations have charged Morocco with a litany of abuse in what is called “Africa’s last colony.” Morocco opposed a stepped up United Nations role to monitor the human rights status in Western Sahara. Kenya selects Myriad International PR News tourism has been ironed out, but not yet approved by the Government of the Republic of Yemen. The attempted act of terror has captured the attention of the U.S. government, business and American people, according to Swayne’s proposal. Swayne’s plan calls for approaching the U.S. hotel, resort and food service sectors to “advocate for the rich opportunities available in Yemen.” He also plans to “make contact with prominent Washington, D.C., firms who specialize in government affairs and public relations lobby” and “coordinate with the Republic of Yemen government on which firm(s) and appropriate timing to employ these services.” Manhattan Beach, CA-based Myriad Marketing has been hired to represent the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) in the United States. Billed as a “destination marketing company,” Myriad specializes in providing strategic direction and tactical solutions for travel and tourism clients. Myriad will manage all marketing and public relations activities on behalf of the KTB. The Kenya account was previously managed by Carlson Destination Marketing Services (CDMS). Myriad Marketing acquired CDMS last year. The United States is now the second largest market for Kenya, and is currently experiencing renewed interest in the destination. The country brought more American tourists in 2009 than ever recorded, hosting more than 100,000 arrivals, an increase of more than 25% from 2008. FARA News NEW FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT FILINGS Below is a list of select companies that have registered with the U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Registration Unit, Washington, D.C., in order to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, regarding their consulting and communications work on behalf of foreign principals, including governments, political parties, organizations, and individuals. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, Washington, D.C., registered March 31, 2010 for Office of Commercial Affairs of the Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C., regarding providing advice on legislative proposals to reform the Generalized System of Preferences and outreach to U.S. Government officials. Sidley Austin LLP, Washington, D.C., registered March 18, 2010 for Government of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, regarding analyzing and reporting on U.S. legislation and Executive Branch activity that could affect the Cayman Islands, assisting the Cayman Islands government in developing and articulating its position on various matters, and meeting with U.S. Government officials and representatives of the private sector, to represent the interests of the principal. Thomas Capitol Partners, Inc., Washington, D.C., registered March 25, 2010 for Korea International Trade Association, Washington, D.C., regarding organizing and participating in meetings, telephone calls, letter writing, e-mail and other communications to present the foreign principal’s interests to federal officials in the Executive and Legislative branches. NEW LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT FILINGS Below is a list of select companies that have registered with the Secretary of the Senate, Office of Public Records, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Legislative Resource Center, Washington, D.C., in order to comply with the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For a complete list of filings, visit http://sopr.senate.gov. Ashcroft Group, Washington, D.C., registered April 20, 2010 for National Maritime Services, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., regarding government contracts. Cornerstone Government Affairs, LLC, Washington, D.C., registered April 19, 2010 for American Forest and Paper Association, Washington, D.C., regarding federal forest policy and funding and funding and administration of federal bioenergy programs. Patton Boggs, LLP, Washington, D.C., registered April 20, 2010 for Bloomberg, L.P., New York, N.Y., regarding issues related to competition in the distribution of video programming and market developments impacting independent news services, as well as broadband policy. Venable LLP, Washington, D.C., registered April 19, 2010 for National Children’s Museum, Washington, D.C., regarding seeking federal support for the National Children’s Museum from the FY 2011 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Bill. MAY 2010 WWW.ODWYERPR.COM 61
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