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Conversation ContentsNPS battlefields example preservation projects

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/1. NPS battlefields example preservation projects/8.1 Chickamauga andChattanooga National Military Park Project Options.docx

"Bowron, Jessica" <[email protected]>

From: "Bowron, Jessica" <[email protected]>Sent: Mon Apr 03 2017 14:32:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: "Foster, Maureen" <[email protected]>, VirginiaJohnson <[email protected]>

CC:Michael Reynolds <[email protected]>, LenaMcDowall <[email protected]>, Herbert Frost<[email protected]>, Shawn Benge<[email protected]>

Subject: NPS battlefields example preservation projects

Below are four example preservation projects at NPS battlefields/military parks that are inthe ballpark of $100k - if there is interest in supporting a particular type of project, or aparticular unit, we can work with the region/park to further clarify the project. We have notreached out to the regions/parks to discuss these individual projects, but again, withspecific direction, we can work with an individual park to tailor the project to meet theparameters of the donation.

Vicksburg (MS) - Preserve and Restore Park Monuments $95.5k

This project provides for the third of five years of restoration maintenance to over 1,350historic monuments and markers throughout the Vicksburg NMP and those on formerNPS land for which the park is still responsible to maintain. Vicksburg NMP has a worldclass collection of Civil war monuments memorializing the events, people, and places ofthe battle which changed the course of this war. Many of these monuments were erectedover 100 years ago and are in dire need of major repairs or of preservation treatmentstargeted toward halting additional degradation. A large portion of the monuments have notreceived any maintenance in decades because of their remote locations and or lack ofavailable resources. Each monument must be treated on a case-by-case basis. Theappropriate treatments vary from the restoration or documentation of missing orvandalized components, to the repointing of masonry, and the cleaning and waxing ofbronzework. Because of the volume of monuments to be addressed and the remotelocations of some; the time consuming nature of the work, and weather-related factors,only a limited number (approximately 15-20%) receive needed preservation treatmenteach year.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN) Replacement ofCannon/Carriage Parts and Painting of Carriages $85.1k

Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken or vandalized. Carriages andwheels are to be cleaned and painted to NPS standards. The Park has 252 field artillerypieces (cannon carriages) that are historically located to enhance and supportinterpretation of the Battle of Chickamauga. All of these artillery pieces are the originalcarriages placed on the Battlefield in 1905. The carriages were cast with a low grade ofcast iron (pig iron). The carriages are deteriorating due to age of the materials. They arenow displaying metal fatigue as well as broken, loose and missing parts as a result ofvandalism. Carriages are to be cleaned and painted. The trunnions, trace and wheels arecritical elements of the cannon carriage for safe display. Current conditions of brokenelements of the cannon carriage present a safety hazard to the park visitor and the staff.Correction of these conditions will return the cannon carriages back to their originalcondition and appearance assuring that they are displayed in a safe manner. The park’sannual visitation is one million; the cannon carriages are located in heavily visited areas.Reproduction cannon carriages will be cast with ductile iron to provide added tensilestrength which will eliminate metal fatigue.

Kings Mountain (GA) Clean and repoint U.S. Monument - $121.2k

The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded due to dirt, lime deposits,efflorescence, and other stains. The mortar joints are disintegrating which will in timecause significant damage by spalling which results when water seeps into the joints. Thebronze plaques are missing bolts and buttons which secure them to the monument. Themonument was last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This project will entail the raking of allvertical and horizontal joints of the monument; repointing all joints and fissures; removingefflorescence and lime deposits; cleaning the entire monument utilizing a light blastingwith walnut shell or the latest approved technology for cleaning historic monuments; andremoving all stains without the use of caustic or abrasive cleansers. The bronze tabletswill be removed, cleaned, and waxed with a protective coat of microcrystaline wax. Allmissing bolts and buttons that secure the tablets to the monument will be replaced in-kind.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN) Maintain HistoricMonuments at Chickamauga Battlefield $130.7k

This project requests funds to assist the Park maintain our historic monuments. Aseasonal preservation crew will be hired to clean bronze features, wash stone surfaces,and re-point failing joints as needed. A professional conservator will be contracted torepair several monuments.

Jessica BowronNational Park Service(o) 202-208-7830(c) 202-280-8329

"Johnson, Virginia" <[email protected]>

From: "Johnson, Virginia" <[email protected]>Sent: Mon Apr 03 2017 15:43:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Bowron, Jessica" <[email protected]>

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"Foster, Maureen" <[email protected]>, MichaelReynolds <[email protected]>, Lena McDowall<[email protected]>, Herbert Frost<[email protected]>, Shawn Benge<[email protected]>

Subject: Re: NPS battlefields example preservation projects

Thank you!

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Bowron, Jessica <[email protected]> wrote:Below are four example preservation projects at NPS battlefields/military parks that arein the ballpark of $100k - if there is interest in supporting a particular type of project, ora particular unit, we can work with the region/park to further clarify the project. Wehave not reached out to the regions/parks to discuss these individual projects, butagain, with specific direction, we can work with an individual park to tailor the project tomeet the parameters of the donation.


This project provides for the third of five years of restoration maintenance to over 1,350historic monuments and markers throughout the Vicksburg NMP and those on formerNPS land for which the park is still responsible to maintain. Vicksburg NMP has a worldclass collection of Civil war monuments memorializing the events, people, and placesof the battle which changed the course of this war. Many of these monuments wereerected over 100 years ago and are in dire need of major repairs or of preservationtreatments targeted toward halting additional degradation. A large portion of themonuments have not received any maintenance in decades because of their remotelocations and or lack of available resources. Each monument must be treated on acase-by-case basis. The appropriate treatments vary from the restoration ordocumentation of missing or vandalized components, to the repointing of masonry, andthe cleaning and waxing of bronzework. Because of the volume of monuments to beaddressed and the remote locations of some; the time consuming nature of the work,and weather-related factors, only a limited number (approximately 15-20%) receiveneeded preservation treatment each year.


Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken or vandalized. Carriages andwheels are to be cleaned and painted to NPS standards. The Park has 252 fieldartillery pieces (cannon carriages) that are historically located to enhance and supportinterpretation of the Battle of Chickamauga. All of these artillery pieces are the originalcarriages placed on the Battlefield in 1905. The carriages were cast with a low grade ofcast iron (pig iron). The carriages are deteriorating due to age of the materials. Theyare now displaying metal fatigue as well as broken, loose and missing parts as a resultof vandalism. Carriages are to be cleaned and painted. The trunnions, trace andwheels are critical elements of the cannon carriage for safe display. Current conditionsof broken elements of the cannon carriage present a safety hazard to the park visitor

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and the staff. Correction of these conditions will return the cannon carriages back totheir original condition and appearance assuring that they are displayed in a safemanner. The park’s annual visitation is one million; the cannon carriages are located inheavily visited areas. Reproduction cannon carriages will be cast with ductile iron toprovide added tensile strength which will eliminate metal fatigue.


The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded due to dirt, lime deposits,efflorescence, and other stains. The mortar joints are disintegrating which will in timecause significant damage by spalling which results when water seeps into the joints.The bronze plaques are missing bolts and buttons which secure them to themonument. The monument was last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This project willentail the raking of all vertical and horizontal joints of the monument; repointing all jointsand fissures; removing efflorescence and lime deposits; cleaning the entire monumentutilizing a light blasting with walnut shell or the latest approved technology for cleaninghistoric monuments; and removing all stains without the use of caustic or abrasivecleansers. The bronze tablets will be removed, cleaned, and waxed with a protectivecoat of microcrystaline wax. All missing bolts and buttons that secure the tablets to themonument will be replaced in-kind.




-- Virginia H. JohnsonSpecial Assistant to the SecretaryU.S. Department of the InteriorTelephone: (202) 208-4943


From: "Johnson, Virginia" <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 07:20:33 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Bowron, Jessica" <[email protected]>

"Foster, Maureen" <[email protected]>, Michael

CC:Reynolds <[email protected]>, Lena McDowall<[email protected]>, Herbert Frost<[email protected]>, Shawn Benge<[email protected]>


Good morning, Jessica.

Thanks again for forwarding this information yesterday.

Can we identify a specific, discrete project that could be accomplished with this donation --and in the near future-- at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park? Ideally an infrastructure project such as roadsand/or trails?

Thank you,Virginia

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Bowron, Jessica <[email protected]> wrote:Below are four example preservation projects at NPS battlefields/military parks that arein the ballpark of $100k - if there is interest in supporting a particular type of project, ora particular unit, we can work with the region/park to further clarify the project. Wehave not reached out to the regions/parks to discuss these individual projects, butagain, with specific direction, we can work with an individual park to tailor the project tomeet the parameters of the donation.


This project provides for the third of five years of restoration maintenance to over 1,350historic monuments and markers throughout the Vicksburg NMP and those on formerNPS land for which the park is still responsible to maintain. Vicksburg NMP has a worldclass collection of Civil war monuments memorializing the events, people, and placesof the battle which changed the course of this war. Many of these monuments wereerected over 100 years ago and are in dire need of major repairs or of preservationtreatments targeted toward halting additional degradation. A large portion of themonuments have not received any maintenance in decades because of their remotelocations and or lack of available resources. Each monument must be treated on acase-by-case basis. The appropriate treatments vary from the restoration ordocumentation of missing or vandalized components, to the repointing of masonry, andthe cleaning and waxing of bronzework. Because of the volume of monuments to beaddressed and the remote locations of some; the time consuming nature of the work,and weather-related factors, only a limited number (approximately 15-20%) receiveneeded preservation treatment each year.


Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken or vandalized. Carriages andwheels are to be cleaned and painted to NPS standards. The Park has 252 fieldartillery pieces (cannon carriages) that are historically located to enhance and supportinterpretation of the Battle of Chickamauga. All of these artillery pieces are the originalcarriages placed on the Battlefield in 1905. The carriages were cast with a low grade of


cast iron (pig iron). The carriages are deteriorating due to age of the materials. Theyare now displaying metal fatigue as well as broken, loose and missing parts as a resultof vandalism. Carriages are to be cleaned and painted. The trunnions, trace andwheels are critical elements of the cannon carriage for safe display. Current conditionsof broken elements of the cannon carriage present a safety hazard to the park visitorand the staff. Correction of these conditions will return the cannon carriages back totheir original condition and appearance assuring that they are displayed in a safemanner. The park’s annual visitation is one million; the cannon carriages are located inheavily visited areas. Reproduction cannon carriages will be cast with ductile iron toprovide added tensile strength which will eliminate metal fatigue.


The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded due to dirt, lime deposits,efflorescence, and other stains. The mortar joints are disintegrating which will in timecause significant damage by spalling which results when water seeps into the joints.The bronze plaques are missing bolts and buttons which secure them to themonument. The monument was last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This project willentail the raking of all vertical and horizontal joints of the monument; repointing all jointsand fissures; removing efflorescence and lime deposits; cleaning the entire monumentutilizing a light blasting with walnut shell or the latest approved technology for cleaninghistoric monuments; and removing all stains without the use of caustic or abrasivecleansers. The bronze tablets will be removed, cleaned, and waxed with a protectivecoat of microcrystaline wax. All missing bolts and buttons that secure the tablets to themonument will be replaced in-kind.





"Benge, Shawn" <[email protected]>

From: "Benge, Shawn" <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 07:32:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Johnson, Virginia" <[email protected]>

CC:

"Bowron, Jessica" <[email protected]>, "Foster,Maureen" <[email protected]>, MichaelReynolds <[email protected]>, Lena McDowall<[email protected]>, Herbert Frost<[email protected]>


Got it! I'll work on defining a couple of options.

Shawn

On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9:20 AM, Johnson, Virginia <[email protected]>wrote:



Can we identify a specific, discrete project that could be accomplished with this donation --and in the nearfuture -- at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park? Ideally an infrastructure project such asroads and/or trails?

Thank you,Virginia

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Bowron, Jessica <[email protected]> wrote:Below are four example preservation projects at NPS battlefields/military parks thatare in the ballpark of $100k - if there is interest in supporting a particular type ofproject, or a particular unit, we can work with the region/park to further clarify theproject. We have not reached out to the regions/parks to discuss these individualprojects, but again, with specific direction, we can work with an individual park totailor the project to meet the parameters of the donation.


This project provides for the third of five years of restoration maintenance to over1,350 historic monuments and markers throughout the Vicksburg NMP and those onformer NPS land for which the park is still responsible to maintain. Vicksburg NMPhas a world class collection of Civil war monuments memorializing the events,people, and places of the battle which changed the course of this war. Many of thesemonuments were erected over 100 years ago and are in dire need of major repairs orof preservation treatments targeted toward halting additional degradation. A largeportion of the monuments have not received any maintenance in decades because oftheir remote locations and or lack of available resources. Each monument must betreated on a case-by-case basis. The appropriate treatments vary from therestoration or documentation of missing or vandalized components, to the repointingof masonry, and the cleaning and waxing of bronzework. Because of the volume of



monuments to be addressed and the remote locations of some; the time consumingnature of the work, and weather-related factors, only a limited number (approximately15-20%) receive needed preservation treatment each year.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN) Replacementof Cannon/Carriage Parts and Painting of Carriages $85.1k

Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken or vandalized. Carriagesand wheels are to be cleaned and painted to NPS standards. The Park has 252 fieldartillery pieces (cannon carriages) that are historically located to enhance andsupport interpretation of the Battle of Chickamauga. All of these artillery pieces arethe original carriages placed on the Battlefield in 1905. The carriages were cast witha low grade of cast iron (pig iron). The carriages are deteriorating due to age of thematerials. They are now displaying metal fatigue as well as broken, loose andmissing parts as a result of vandalism. Carriages are to be cleaned and painted. Thetrunnions, trace and wheels are critical elements of the cannon carriage for safedisplay. Current conditions of broken elements of the cannon carriage present asafety hazard to the park visitor and the staff. Correction of these conditions willreturn the cannon carriages back to their original condition and appearance assuringthat they are displayed in a safe manner. The park’s annual visitation is one million;the cannon carriages are located in heavily visited areas. Reproduction cannoncarriages will be cast with ductile iron to provide added tensile strength which willeliminate metal fatigue.


The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded due to dirt, lime deposits,efflorescence, and other stains. The mortar joints are disintegrating which will in timecause significant damage by spalling which results when water seeps into the joints.The bronze plaques are missing bolts and buttons which secure them to themonument. The monument was last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This project willentail the raking of all vertical and horizontal joints of the monument; repointing alljoints and fissures; removing efflorescence and lime deposits; cleaning the entiremonument utilizing a light blasting with walnut shell or the latest approved technologyfor cleaning historic monuments; and removing all stains without the use of caustic orabrasive cleansers. The bronze tablets will be removed, cleaned, and waxed with aprotective coat of microcrystaline wax. All missing bolts and buttons that secure thetablets to the monument will be replaced in-kind.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN) MaintainHistoric Monuments at Chickamauga Battlefield $130.7k

This project requests funds to assist the Park maintain our historic monuments. Aseasonal preservation crew will be hired to clean bronze features, wash stonesurfaces, and re-point failing joints as needed. A professional conservator will becontracted to repair several monuments.



-- Shawn Benge Associate Director Park Planning, Facilities, and LandsNational Park ServiceOffice: 202 219 3417Mobile: 404 272 7253

Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>

From: Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 16:41:27 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Benge, Shawn" <[email protected]>

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Hi, Shawn.

Do you have an ETA for this?

Thanks,

Virginia

On Apr 4, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Benge, Shawn <[email protected]> wrote:


Shawn

On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9:20 AM, Johnson, Virginia



<[email protected]> wrote:Good morning, Jessica.


Can we identify a specific, discrete project that could be accomplished with this donation --andin the near future -- at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park? Ideally aninfrastructure project such as roads and/or trails?

Thank you,Virginia

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Bowron, Jessica<[email protected]> wrote:

Below are four example preservation projects at NPS battlefields/militaryparks that are in the ballpark of $100k - if there is interest in supporting aparticular type of project, or a particular unit, we can work with theregion/park to further clarify the project. We have not reached out to theregions/parks to discuss these individual projects, but again, with specificdirection, we can work with an individual park to tailor the project to meetthe parameters of the donation.


This project provides for the third of five years of restoration maintenanceto over 1,350 historic monuments and markers throughout the VicksburgNMP and those on former NPS land for which the park is still responsibleto maintain. Vicksburg NMP has a world class collection of Civil warmonuments memorializing the events, people, and places of the battlewhich changed the course of this war. Many of these monuments wereerected over 100 years ago and are in dire need of major repairs or ofpreservation treatments targeted toward halting additional degradation. Alarge portion of the monuments have not received any maintenance indecades because of their remote locations and or lack of availableresources. Each monument must be treated on a case-by-case basis.The appropriate treatments vary from the restoration or documentation ofmissing or vandalized components, to the repointing of masonry, and thecleaning and waxing of bronzework. Because of the volume ofmonuments to be addressed and the remote locations of some; the timeconsuming nature of the work, and weather-related factors, only a limitednumber (approximately 15-20%) receive needed preservation treatmenteach year.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN)Replacement of Cannon/Carriage Parts and Painting ofCarriages $85.1k

Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken or vandalized.Carriages and wheels are to be cleaned and painted to NPS standards.The Park has 252 field artillery pieces (cannon carriages) that arehistorically located to enhance and support interpretation of the Battle of



Chickamauga. All of these artillery pieces are the original carriagesplaced on the Battlefield in 1905. The carriages were cast with a lowgrade of cast iron (pig iron). The carriages are deteriorating due to age ofthe materials. They are now displaying metal fatigue as well as broken,loose and missing parts as a result of vandalism. Carriages are to becleaned and painted. The trunnions, trace and wheels are criticalelements of the cannon carriage for safe display. Current conditions ofbroken elements of the cannon carriage present a safety hazard to thepark visitor and the staff. Correction of these conditions will return thecannon carriages back to their original condition and appearance assuringthat they are displayed in a safe manner. The park’s annual visitation isone million; the cannon carriages are located in heavily visited areas.Reproduction cannon carriages will be cast with ductile iron to provideadded tensile strength which will eliminate metal fatigue.

Kings Mountain (GA) Clean and repoint U.S. Monument -$121.2k

The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded due to dirt, limedeposits, efflorescence, and other stains. The mortar joints aredisintegrating which will in time cause significant damage by spallingwhich results when water seeps into the joints. The bronze plaques aremissing bolts and buttons which secure them to the monument. Themonument was last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This project will entailthe raking of all vertical and horizontal joints of the monument; repointingall joints and fissures; removing efflorescence and lime deposits; cleaningthe entire monument utilizing a light blasting with walnut shell or the latestapproved technology for cleaning historic monuments; and removing allstains without the use of caustic or abrasive cleansers. The bronze tabletswill be removed, cleaned, and waxed with a protective coat ofmicrocrystaline wax. All missing bolts and buttons that secure the tabletsto the monument will be replaced in-kind.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN)Maintain Historic Monuments at Chickamauga Battlefield$130.7k

This project requests funds to assist the Park maintain our historicmonuments. A seasonal preservation crew will be hired to clean bronzefeatures, wash stone surfaces, and re-point failing joints as needed. Aprofessional conservator will be contracted to repair several monuments.


-- Virginia H. Johnson

Special Assistant to the SecretaryU.S. Department of the InteriorTelephone: (202) 208-4943


Shawn Benge <[email protected]>

From: Shawn Benge <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 17:20:16 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>

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Hey Virginia,

Will have it for you tomorrow (Weds). Hope that works okay.

Shawn

Shawn Benge

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 4, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Virginia Johnson <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi, Shawn.


Thanks,

Virginia





Shawn

On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9:20 AM, Johnson, Virginia<[email protected]> wrote:



Can we identify a specific, discrete project that could be accomplished with thisdonation --and in the near future -- at Chickamauga and Chattanooga NationalMilitary Park? Ideally an infrastructure project such as roads and/or trails?

Thank you,Virginia


Below are four example preservation projects at NPSbattlefields/military parks that are in the ballpark of $100k - ifthere is interest in supporting a particular type of project, or aparticular unit, we can work with the region/park to furtherclarify the project. We have not reached out to theregions/parks to discuss these individual projects, but again,with specific direction, we can work with an individual park totailor the project to meet the parameters of the donation.

Vicksburg (MS) - Preserve and Restore ParkMonuments $95.5k

This project provides for the third of five years of restorationmaintenance to over 1,350 historic monuments and markersthroughout the Vicksburg NMP and those on former NPS landfor which the park is still responsible to maintain. VicksburgNMP has a world class collection of Civil war monumentsmemorializing the events, people, and places of the battlewhich changed the course of this war. Many of thesemonuments were erected over 100 years ago and are in direneed of major repairs or of preservation treatments targetedtoward halting additional degradation. A large portion of themonuments have not received any maintenance in decadesbecause of their remote locations and or lack of availableresources. Each monument must be treated on a case-by-case basis. The appropriate treatments vary from therestoration or documentation of missing or vandalizedcomponents, to the repointing of masonry, and the cleaning




and waxing of bronzework. Because of the volume ofmonuments to be addressed and the remote locations ofsome; the time consuming nature of the work, and weather-related factors, only a limited number (approximately 15-20%)receive needed preservation treatment each year.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National MilitaryPark (TN) Replacement of Cannon/Carriage Partsand Painting of Carriages $85.1k

Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken orvandalized. Carriages and wheels are to be cleaned andpainted to NPS standards. The Park has 252 field artillerypieces (cannon carriages) that are historically located toenhance and support interpretation of the Battle ofChickamauga. All of these artillery pieces are the originalcarriages placed on the Battlefield in 1905. The carriages werecast with a low grade of cast iron (pig iron). The carriages aredeteriorating due to age of the materials. They are nowdisplaying metal fatigue as well as broken, loose and missingparts as a result of vandalism. Carriages are to be cleanedand painted. The trunnions, trace and wheels are criticalelements of the cannon carriage for safe display. Currentconditions of broken elements of the cannon carriage presenta safety hazard to the park visitor and the staff. Correction ofthese conditions will return the cannon carriages back to theiroriginal condition and appearance assuring that they aredisplayed in a safe manner. The park’s annual visitation is onemillion; the cannon carriages are located in heavily visitedareas. Reproduction cannon carriages will be cast with ductileiron to provide added tensile strength which will eliminatemetal fatigue.

Kings Mountain (GA) Clean and repoint U.S.Monument - $121.2k

The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded dueto dirt, lime deposits, efflorescence, and other stains. Themortar joints are disintegrating which will in time causesignificant damage by spalling which results when water seepsinto the joints. The bronze plaques are missing bolts andbuttons which secure them to the monument. The monumentwas last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This project will entailthe raking of all vertical and horizontal joints of the monument;repointing all joints and fissures; removing efflorescence andlime deposits; cleaning the entire monument utilizing a lightblasting with walnut shell or the latest approved technology forcleaning historic monuments; and removing all stains withoutthe use of caustic or abrasive cleansers. The bronze tabletswill be removed, cleaned, and waxed with a protective coat ofmicrocrystaline wax. All missing bolts and buttons that securethe tablets to the monument will be replaced in-kind.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National MilitaryPark (TN) Maintain Historic Monuments atChickamauga Battlefield $130.7k

This project requests funds to assist the Park maintain ourhistoric monuments. A seasonal preservation crew will behired to clean bronze features, wash stone surfaces, and re-point failing joints as needed. A professional conservator willbe contracted to repair several monuments.




Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>

From: Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 17:34:22 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: Shawn Benge <[email protected]>

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Thank you!

Virginia

On Apr 4, 2017, at 7:20 PM, Shawn Benge <[email protected]> wrote:

Hey Virginia,

Will have it for you tomorrow (Weds). Hope that works okay.

Shawn

Shawn Benge

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 4, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>wrote:

Hi, Shawn.


Thanks,

Virginia

On Apr 4, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Benge, Shawn<[email protected]> wrote:


Shawn



Thanks again for forwarding this informationyesterday.

Can we identify a specific, discrete project that could beaccomplished with this donation --and in the near future -- atChickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park? Ideally aninfrastructure project such as roads and/or trails?

Thank you,Virginia






Below are four example preservation projects atNPS battlefields/military parks that are in theballpark of $100k - if there is interest in supportinga particular type of project, or a particular unit, wecan work with the region/park to further clarify theproject. We have not reached out to theregions/parks to discuss these individual projects,but again, with specific direction, we can work withan individual park to tailor the project to meet theparameters of the donation.

Vicksburg (MS) - Preserve and RestorePark Monuments $95.5k

This project provides for the third of five years ofrestoration maintenance to over 1,350 historicmonuments and markers throughout the VicksburgNMP and those on former NPS land for which thepark is still responsible to maintain. Vicksburg NMPhas a world class collection of Civil warmonuments memorializing the events, people, andplaces of the battle which changed the course ofthis war. Many of these monuments were erectedover 100 years ago and are in dire need of majorrepairs or of preservation treatments targetedtoward halting additional degradation. A largeportion of the monuments have not received anymaintenance in decades because of their remotelocations and or lack of available resources. Eachmonument must be treated on a case-by-casebasis. The appropriate treatments vary from therestoration or documentation of missing orvandalized components, to the repointing ofmasonry, and the cleaning and waxing ofbronzework. Because of the volume of monumentsto be addressed and the remote locations of some;the time consuming nature of the work, andweather-related factors, only a limited number(approximately 15-20%) receive neededpreservation treatment each year.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga NationalMilitary Park (TN) Replacement ofCannon/Carriage Parts and Painting ofCarriages $85.1k

Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing,broken or vandalized. Carriages and wheels are to


be cleaned and painted to NPS standards. ThePark has 252 field artillery pieces (cannoncarriages) that are historically located to enhanceand support interpretation of the Battle ofChickamauga. All of these artillery pieces are theoriginal carriages placed on the Battlefield in 1905.The carriages were cast with a low grade of castiron (pig iron). The carriages are deteriorating dueto age of the materials. They are now displayingmetal fatigue as well as broken, loose and missingparts as a result of vandalism. Carriages are to becleaned and painted. The trunnions, trace andwheels are critical elements of the cannon carriagefor safe display. Current conditions of brokenelements of the cannon carriage present a safetyhazard to the park visitor and the staff. Correctionof these conditions will return the cannon carriagesback to their original condition and appearanceassuring that they are displayed in a safe manner.The park’s annual visitation is one million; thecannon carriages are located in heavily visitedareas. Reproduction cannon carriages will be castwith ductile iron to provide added tensile strengthwhich will eliminate metal fatigue.

Kings Mountain (GA) Clean and repointU.S. Monument - $121.2k

The appearance of the monument is becomingdegraded due to dirt, lime deposits, efflorescence,and other stains. The mortar joints aredisintegrating which will in time cause significantdamage by spalling which results when waterseeps into the joints. The bronze plaques aremissing bolts and buttons which secure them to themonument. The monument was last cleaned andrepointed in 2004. This project will entail the rakingof all vertical and horizontal joints of themonument; repointing all joints and fissures;removing efflorescence and lime deposits; cleaningthe entire monument utilizing a light blasting withwalnut shell or the latest approved technology forcleaning historic monuments; and removing allstains without the use of caustic or abrasivecleansers. The bronze tablets will be removed,cleaned, and waxed with a protective coat ofmicrocrystaline wax. All missing bolts and buttonsthat secure the tablets to the monument will bereplaced in-kind.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga NationalMilitary Park (TN) Maintain HistoricMonuments at Chickamauga Battlefield

$130.7k

This project requests funds to assist the Parkmaintain our historic monuments. A seasonalpreservation crew will be hired to clean bronzefeatures, wash stone surfaces, and re-point failingjoints as needed. A professional conservator will becontracted to repair several monuments.




"Benge, Shawn" <[email protected]>

From: "Benge, Shawn" <[email protected]>Sent: Wed Apr 05 2017 10:57:16 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>

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Attachments: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military ParkProject Options.docx

Virginia,

Please see attached as viable options of DM work packaged at $78k and focused on highvisitor use facilities at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. We canalso polish these proposals to presentation quality if needed. Just let me know.

Shawn

On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 6:41 PM, Virginia Johnson <[email protected]> wrote:Hi, Shawn.


Thanks,

Virginia



Shawn




Can we identify a specific, discrete project that could be accomplished with this donation --and in the near future -- at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park? Ideallyan infrastructure project such as roads and/or trails?

Thank you,Virginia


Below are four example preservation projects at NPSbattlefields/military parks that are in the ballpark of $100k - if there isinterest in supporting a particular type of project, or a particular unit, wecan work with the region/park to further clarify the project. We have notreached out to the regions/parks to discuss these individual projects,but again, with specific direction, we can work with an individual park totailor the project to meet the parameters of the donation.

Vicksburg (MS) - Preserve and Restore Park Monuments$95.5k





This project provides for the third of five years of restorationmaintenance to over 1,350 historic monuments and markers throughoutthe Vicksburg NMP and those on former NPS land for which the park isstill responsible to maintain. Vicksburg NMP has a world classcollection of Civil war monuments memorializing the events, people,and places of the battle which changed the course of this war. Many ofthese monuments were erected over 100 years ago and are in direneed of major repairs or of preservation treatments targeted towardhalting additional degradation. A large portion of the monuments havenot received any maintenance in decades because of their remotelocations and or lack of available resources. Each monument must betreated on a case-by-case basis. The appropriate treatments vary fromthe restoration or documentation of missing or vandalized components,to the repointing of masonry, and the cleaning and waxing ofbronzework. Because of the volume of monuments to be addressedand the remote locations of some; the time consuming nature of thework, and weather-related factors, only a limited number (approximately15-20%) receive needed preservation treatment each year.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN)Replacement of Cannon/Carriage Parts and Painting ofCarriages $85.1k

Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken or vandalized.Carriages and wheels are to be cleaned and painted to NPS standards.The Park has 252 field artillery pieces (cannon carriages) that arehistorically located to enhance and support interpretation of the Battleof Chickamauga. All of these artillery pieces are the original carriagesplaced on the Battlefield in 1905. The carriages were cast with a lowgrade of cast iron (pig iron). The carriages are deteriorating due to ageof the materials. They are now displaying metal fatigue as well asbroken, loose and missing parts as a result of vandalism. Carriages areto be cleaned and painted. The trunnions, trace and wheels are criticalelements of the cannon carriage for safe display. Current conditions ofbroken elements of the cannon carriage present a safety hazard to thepark visitor and the staff. Correction of these conditions will return thecannon carriages back to their original condition and appearanceassuring that they are displayed in a safe manner. The park’s annualvisitation is one million; the cannon carriages are located in heavilyvisited areas. Reproduction cannon carriages will be cast with ductileiron to provide added tensile strength which will eliminate metal fatigue.


The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded due to dirt,lime deposits, efflorescence, and other stains. The mortar joints aredisintegrating which will in time cause significant damage by spallingwhich results when water seeps into the joints. The bronze plaques aremissing bolts and buttons which secure them to the monument. Themonument was last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This project willentail the raking of all vertical and horizontal joints of the monument;repointing all joints and fissures; removing efflorescence and lime

deposits; cleaning the entire monument utilizing a light blasting withwalnut shell or the latest approved technology for cleaning historicmonuments; and removing all stains without the use of caustic orabrasive cleansers. The bronze tablets will be removed, cleaned, andwaxed with a protective coat of microcrystaline wax. All missing boltsand buttons that secure the tablets to the monument will be replaced in-kind.


This project requests funds to assist the Park maintain our historicmonuments. A seasonal preservation crew will be hired to clean bronzefeatures, wash stone surfaces, and re-point failing joints as needed. Aprofessional conservator will be contracted to repair severalmonuments.




-- Shawn Benge Associate Director Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands

National Park ServiceOffice: 202 219 3417Mobile: 404 272 7253


From: "Johnson, Virginia" <[email protected]>Sent: Wed Apr 05 2017 13:19:04 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Benge, Shawn" <[email protected]>

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Shawn:

This is very helpful.

Thank you very much!

Virginia

On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Benge, Shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

Virginia,

Please see attached as viable options of DM work packaged at $78k and focused onhigh visitor use facilities at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Wecan also polish these proposals to presentation quality if needed. Just let me know.

Shawn

On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 6:41 PM, Virginia Johnson <[email protected]>wrote:

Hi, Shawn.


Thanks,

Virginia






Shawn




Can we identify a specific, discrete project that could be accomplished with this donation --and in the near future -- at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park? Ideally an infrastructure project such as roads and/or trails?

Thank you,Virginia


Below are four example preservation projects at NPSbattlefields/military parks that are in the ballpark of $100k - if there isinterest in supporting a particular type of project, or a particular unit,we can work with the region/park to further clarify the project. Wehave not reached out to the regions/parks to discuss these individualprojects, but again, with specific direction, we can work with anindividual park to tailor the project to meet the parameters of thedonation.

Vicksburg (MS) - Preserve and Restore Park Monuments$95.5k

This project provides for the third of five years of restorationmaintenance to over 1,350 historic monuments and markersthroughout the Vicksburg NMP and those on former NPS land forwhich the park is still responsible to maintain. Vicksburg NMP has aworld class collection of Civil war monuments memorializing theevents, people, and places of the battle which changed the course ofthis war. Many of these monuments were erected over 100 years agoand are in dire need of major repairs or of preservation treatmentstargeted toward halting additional degradation. A large portion of themonuments have not received any maintenance in decades becauseof their remote locations and or lack of available resources. Eachmonument must be treated on a case-by-case basis. The appropriatetreatments vary from the restoration or documentation of missing orvandalized components, to the repointing of masonry, and thecleaning and waxing of bronzework. Because of the volume ofmonuments to be addressed and the remote locations of some; thetime consuming nature of the work, and weather-related factors, onlya limited number (approximately 15-20%) receive neededpreservation treatment each year.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (TN)



Replacement of Cannon/Carriage Parts and Painting ofCarriages $85.1k

Replace Cannon carriage parts that are missing, broken orvandalized. Carriages and wheels are to be cleaned and painted toNPS standards. The Park has 252 field artillery pieces (cannoncarriages) that are historically located to enhance and supportinterpretation of the Battle of Chickamauga. All of these artillerypieces are the original carriages placed on the Battlefield in 1905.The carriages were cast with a low grade of cast iron (pig iron). Thecarriages are deteriorating due to age of the materials. They are nowdisplaying metal fatigue as well as broken, loose and missing partsas a result of vandalism. Carriages are to be cleaned and painted.The trunnions, trace and wheels are critical elements of the cannoncarriage for safe display. Current conditions of broken elements ofthe cannon carriage present a safety hazard to the park visitor andthe staff. Correction of these conditions will return the cannoncarriages back to their original condition and appearance assuringthat they are displayed in a safe manner. The park’s annual visitationis one million; the cannon carriages are located in heavily visitedareas. Reproduction cannon carriages will be cast with ductile iron toprovide added tensile strength which will eliminate metal fatigue.


The appearance of the monument is becoming degraded due to dirt,lime deposits, efflorescence, and other stains. The mortar joints aredisintegrating which will in time cause significant damage by spallingwhich results when water seeps into the joints. The bronze plaquesare missing bolts and buttons which secure them to the monument.The monument was last cleaned and repointed in 2004. This projectwill entail the raking of all vertical and horizontal joints of themonument; repointing all joints and fissures; removing efflorescenceand lime deposits; cleaning the entire monument utilizing a lightblasting with walnut shell or the latest approved technology forcleaning historic monuments; and removing all stains without the useof caustic or abrasive cleansers. The bronze tablets will be removed,cleaned, and waxed with a protective coat of microcrystaline wax. Allmissing bolts and buttons that secure the tablets to the monumentwill be replaced in-kind.


This project requests funds to assist the Park maintain our historicmonuments. A seasonal preservation crew will be hired to cleanbronze features, wash stone surfaces, and re-point failing joints asneeded. A professional conservator will be contracted to repairseveral monuments.






Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Option 1: Rehabilitate the West side of the Point Park Trail. Approximately $78,000 As America’s oldest and largest national military park and the first federally protected Civil War battlefield (5 years before Gettysburg), Chickamauga and Chattanooga (CHCH) provides an unparalleled experience for 1 million visitors annually. The corridor that includes the Point Lookout Observatory and Ochs Museum offers sweeping views of the Tennessee River Valley and the ability to understand the Battles for Chattanooga and 12,000 years of American Indian presence on Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. However, access to this corridor has been identified as a safety hazard due to erosion issues and broken flagstone. The park will employ a youth crew and repair 86 feet of the west side of the Point Park trail. This trail is the primary entry/exit trail leading down to Ochs museum. Constructed in 1950, the trail was formalized in 2011 with the addition of a concrete walking surface over a build-up of stone and gravel. Repairs will re-stabilize the structural subgrade and fix the drainage and eroded trail surfaces. The project will also address several uneven sections of flagstones and water bars along its length. Because of the isolated location, the majority of work will accomplished by manually moving equipment and material down the trail. Seventy five feet of 6 feet wide by 5 inches deep concrete will have to be saw cut, jack hammered and removed by hand. The excavation of 900 cu-ft of stone and gravel will be removed and set aside for re-compaction. A six inch diameter drainage tile will be installed across the base of the trail with backfill installed and compacted in 12 inch lifts. Eight yards of exposed aggregate, brown sand and river stone blend will be poured as the finish tread. Should the project remain unfunded the deferred costs will increase and likely triple in 10 years. If the trail shoulders and tread is left untreated, the tread will further erode and cause water to run down the length of the trail and can cause irreparable damage to the trail flagstones and the surrounding vegetation. The uneven tread can result in hazardous conditions for hikers. Poor tread conditions also lead to further vegetation damage as users find ways to bypass impassable areas and cause trail braiding and potentially impact historic Civil War resources. This project will directly benefit park visitors by providing them with safe and enhanced hiking trails and gain access to the Lookout Mountain trail system and the Ochs Museum.

The stone steps and water bars are improved, tread is repaired, water bars are cleaned, and brush is removed resulting in both a safe and enjoyable hike to see the panoramic views at the Ochs museum. Option 2: Repair Ochs Museum. Approximately $78,000 As America’s oldest and largest national military park and the first federally protected Civil War battlefield (5 years before Gettysburg), Chickamauga and Chattanooga (CHCH) provides an unparalleled experience for 1 million visitors annually. The corridor that includes the Point Lookout Observatory and Ochs Museum offers sweeping views of the Tennessee River Valley and the ability to understand the Battles for Chattanooga and 12,000 years of American Indian presence on Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. The project will repair and rehabilitate rustic architecture of the Ochs Museum, located on the northernmost point of Lookout Mountain Battlefield. It was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. The design and materials used on this structure are indicative of the NPS rustic architecture of the Depression era. Built of stone and steel, the rehabilitation of the Ochs museum/memorial will consist of restoring 11 steel casement windows with Depression era glass, reconstructing two custom-sized steel and wood doors measuring approximately 4/0 x 6/8. Two architecturally significant, heavy iron gates will be restored with hinges replaced and remounted in the stone walls. Ten sandstone cap stones will be replaced and repointed. Repairs to 110 linear feet of spalled mortar joints will be accomplished. Miscellaneous deck repairs and inspections will be accomplished on all storm water drains and downspouts. The gate protecting access to the outside tip of Point Park will be repaired.

Conversation ContentsRe: Press release ...

"Olson, Jeffrey" <[email protected]>

From: "Olson, Jeffrey" <[email protected]>Sent: Thu Apr 06 2017 11:01:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Julia V. Taboh" <[email protected]>

CC:Thomas Crosson <[email protected]>, AprilSlayton <[email protected]>, Kathy Kupper<[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Press release ...

Julie,I must apologize but Mike is not available for an interview tomorrow. If we can reschedulefor some time in the future, hopefully when there is more budget information availablebecause I know you have an interest in how it will affect the future of parks and visitors.Jeff

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 5:54 PM, Julia V. Taboh <[email protected]> wrote:Thank you Jeff… From: Olson, Jeffrey [mailto:jeffrey [email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 5:45 PMTo: Julia V. Taboh <[email protected]>Subject: Re: Voice of America interview with Mike Reynolds https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-accepts-president-trumps-first-quarter-presidential-salary-donation On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 4:30 PM, Julia V. Taboh <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Jeff, What great news about the president donating his first paycheck to the National ParkService! That will give Mike and me something extra special to talk about! Is there an officialstatement / press release from the NPS about this that we can post on our website? Regarding Friday, April 7th, I have a cameraman secured and we’ll be able to arrive at 2:00pm to set up for a 2:30 pm interview with him. Please let us know your street address andfloor/suite number. I will call you on Tuesday morning to discuss details. Looking forward to meeting you both. Julie.

_________Julie TabohFeature ReporterCentral News Division Room 1100Voice Of America 330 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20237 (202) 203-4540 From: Olson, Jeffrey [mailto:jeffrey [email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 10:47 AMTo: Julia V. Taboh <[email protected]>Cc: Reynolds, Michael <michael [email protected]>; Slayton, April<april [email protected]>; Kathy Kupper <Kathy [email protected]>Subject: Re: Voice of America follow up Julie,I'd be happy to visit about this. I'm in the office this week. 202-208-4988 rings right at mydesk. I've also copied in my colleague Kathy Kupper who leads communications aboutNational Park Week.Jeff Olson On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 1:21 PM, Julia V. Taboh <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Mike, April,I thought this would be a good time to follow up on our initial communication from a fewmonths ago, to give you an update on our VOA coverage of the National Park Service andto also explore the possibility of sitting down with one of you for an on-camera interview.Given that so much has happened in the past few months, it would be great to hear whatyour plans and hopes are for the National Park Service in the coming months and years.As you may recall, we’ve been producing a series of feature stories on various platforms(TV, Web, and Web-Vids for social media) on the National Park Service for use by our 45language services. Our coverage started in 2015 ahead of the park service’s 100th

birthday, and continued with dozens of stories pegged to the milestone anniversary in2016, and our coverage continues.So far we’ve produced almost 40 reports, the vast majority of which are told through theeyes of one of your most dedicated supporters, Mikah Meyer. Our young partner isplanning to visit all 400+ NPS sites over the next several years. He’s visited about 120 ofthem so far and is providing us with excellent videos and photos that we are weaving intosome fascinating stories that touch on the history, culture and natural beauty of the parksand the important role they play in preserving so much of America’s past and present, forfuture generations.We often supplement our stories with excellent photos (and sometimes videos) providedby the NPS. It’s been a pleasure meeting and talking with NPS representatives in personand over the phone as I’ve worked on these stories.Since I was last in touch, two of our language services, Khmer (Cambodia) and Urdu(Pakistan), have requested our entire series so they can reversion them for broadcast intheir programming and make them available to their respective affiliates. And an increasingnumber of our language services are using individual stories for use in their broadcasts.If we can arrange an interview within the next week or so, I could incorporate highlights ofit into a special TV feature ahead of National Park Week and/or Earth Day.Thanks for your consideration.I look forward to hearing from you.Julie.

_________Julie TabohFeature ReporterCentral News Division Room 1100Voice Of America 330 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20237 (202) 203-4540

--Jeffrey G. OlsonPublic Affairs OfficerNational Park Service1849 C Street NWWashington, DC 20240Office direct: 202-208-4988Mobile: 202-230-2088Fax: 202-219-0910www.nps.gov

--Jeffrey G. OlsonPublic Affairs OfficerNational Park Service1849 C Street NWWashington, DC 20240Office direct: 202-208-4988Mobile: 202-230-2088Fax: 202-219-0910www.nps.gov

-- Jeffrey G. OlsonPublic Affairs OfficerNational Park Service1849 C Street NWWashington, DC 20240Office direct: 202-208-4988Mobile: 202-230-2088Fax: 202-219-0910www.nps.gov

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From: Thomas Crosson <[email protected]>Sent: Wed Apr 05 2017 13:16:33 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: April Slayton <[email protected]>Subject: FW: ReleaseAttachments: image002.png

From: Alanna Sobel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 3:13 PMTo: Thomas CrossonSubject: RE: Release Tom, The release has been published on our website:https://www.nationalparks.org/about/pressroom/press-releases/president-trumps-donation-national-park-service-highlights-need Thank you again for your help. Sincerely,Alanna Alanna SobelSenior Manager, CommunicationsNational Park Foundation1110 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20005202.796.2538 direct | 202.796.2500 main

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"Beverly (Grace) Stephens" <[email protected]>

From: "Beverly (Grace) Stephens" <[email protected]>Sent: Mon Apr 03 2017 15:10:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: [email protected], Jessica Bowron<[email protected]>, [email protected]

Subject: POB 7800?

Hi- The POTUS check today was mailed to NPS POB 7800 in Reston - can we confirmthat's out at AOC and the correct mailing address? Thanks! Grace Grace Stephens Officeof the CFO (202) 208-4228 office cell

"Greatorex, Jennifer" <[email protected]>

From: "Greatorex, Jennifer" <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 06:36:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Beverly (Grace) Stephens" <[email protected]>

CC: Jessica Bowron <[email protected]>,[email protected]

Subject: Re: POB 7800?

All,

We will keep an eye out for the check in our mail. I am not familiar with that address.

AOC mailing address is:

NPS Accounting Operations CenterP.O Box 100000Herndon, VA 20171-3288

Thanks

Jennifer GreatorexAccounting Operations Center ManagerNational Park Service13461 Sunrise Valley DriveHerndon, VA 20171

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703.487.9133 Phone703.217.3247 Cell Phone703.487.9196 Faxemail: [email protected]

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 5:10 PM, Beverly (Grace) Stephens <[email protected]>wrote:

Hi-The POTUS check today was mailed to NPS POB 7800 in Reston - can weconfirm that's out at AOC and the correct mailing address?Thanks!Grace

Grace StephensOffice of the CFO(202) 208-4228 office(202) 538-5597 cell

"Slayton, April" <[email protected]>

From: "Slayton, April" <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 06:40:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Greatorex, Jennifer" <[email protected]>

CC: "Beverly (Grace) Stephens" <[email protected]>,Jessica Bowron <[email protected]>


The President's check may not have been mailed (the Secretary had it in hand during thepress conference), but the screen shot of the check, which is on social media, gave thataddress, so I'm concerned that others may use that PO Box to send their own donations. Any idea how we might be able to track down that PO Box owner to see if it is indeed inuse by NPS?Thanks,April

--April SlaytonAssistant Director for CommunicationsNational Park ServiceVisit us at www.nps.gov

On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Greatorex, Jennifer <[email protected]>

wrote:All,




Thanks



On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 5:10 PM, Beverly (Grace) Stephens<[email protected]> wrote:



"Greatorex, Jennifer" <[email protected]>

From: "Greatorex, Jennifer" <[email protected]>Sent: Tue Apr 04 2017 11:29:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Slayton, April" <[email protected]>

CC: "Beverly (Grace) Stephens" <[email protected]>,Jessica Bowron <[email protected]>


All,

I got a better picture of the check and it appears the address on the check is the old AOClocation from 17 years ago.

National Park Service P.O. Box 4800, Reston VA 20195-1430

Hopefully the check was hand delivered to Secretary Zinke and we will get it soon.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/03/us/politics/national-park-service-trump-salary.html?_r=0

Thanks



On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Slayton, April <[email protected]> wrote:The President's check may not have been mailed (the Secretary had it in hand duringthe press conference), but the screen shot of the check, which is on social media, gavethat address, so I'm concerned that others may use that PO Box to send their owndonations. Any idea how we might be able to track down that PO Box owner to see if it is indeed inuse by NPS?Thanks,April


On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Greatorex, Jennifer <[email protected]>

wrote:All,




Thanks


703.487.9133 Phone703.217.3247 Cell Phone703.487.9196 Faxemail: jennifer [email protected]





From: "Slayton, April" <[email protected]>

Sent: Wed Apr 05 2017 13:45:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: Megan Bloomgren <[email protected]>Subject: Fwd: POB 7800?

Tom mentioned that you are getting information on the check, so I wanted to flag this forawareness. I'm assuming that the White House didn't mail the check to the address listedon the ceremonial check, but if they did, we don't think that the NPS still has the boxnumber that was listed there.--April SlaytonAssistant Director for CommunicationsNational Park ServiceVisit us at www.nps.gov

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Greatorex, Jennifer <[email protected]>Date: Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 1:29 PMSubject: Re: POB 7800?To: "Slayton, April" <[email protected]>Cc: "Beverly (Grace) Stephens" <[email protected]>, Jessica Bowron<[email protected]>

All,

I got a better picture of the check and it appears the address on the check is the old AOClocation from 17 years ago.

National Park Service P.O. Box 4800, Reston VA 20195-1430

Hopefully the check was hand delivered to Secretary Zinke and we will get it soon.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/03/us/politics/national-park-service-trump-salary.html?_r=0

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On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Slayton, April <[email protected]> wrote:The President's check may not have been mailed (the Secretary had it in hand duringthe press conference), but the screen shot of the check, which is on social media, gavethat address, so I'm concerned that others may use that PO Box to send their owndonations. Any idea how we might be able to track down that PO Box owner to see if it is indeed inuse by NPS?Thanks,April


On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Greatorex, Jennifer <[email protected]>wrote:

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Conversation ContentsApproved Statement

Thomas Crosson <[email protected]>

From: Thomas Crosson <[email protected]>Sent: Mon Apr 03 2017 14:01:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: April Slayton <[email protected]>, Jeffrey Olson<[email protected]>

Subject: Approved Statement

Jessica and DOI approved this. I say we go with this. We can add the website to the ifasked….if asked. I’m going to circle back with DOI comms to make sure they are good with us putting a FB postout. Tom The National Park Service is proud and deeply honored by President Trump’s donation to supportthe preservation of battlefields in the National Park System. Philanthropy has been essential tothe National Park Service’s mission since its establishment, and this notable contribution willenable the National Park Service to share these remarkable places with more visitors forgenerations to come.

If asked: The National Park Service has authority, under 54 USC 101101, to receive donationsdirectly. As with any donation, the National Park Service will deposit this donation into an accountfor the specific purposes indicated by the donor - in this case, battlefield restoration projects.

"Olson, Jeffrey" <[email protected]>

From: "Olson, Jeffrey" <[email protected]>Sent: Mon Apr 03 2017 14:10:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: Thomas Crosson <[email protected]>CC: April Slayton <[email protected]>Subject: Re: Approved Statement

I've got an email from National Geographic with questions but this statement would reallyhelp.

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 4:01 PM, Thomas Crosson <[email protected]> wrote:Jessica and DOI approved this. I say we go with this. We can add the website to the ifasked….if asked. I’m going to circle back with DOI comms to make sure they are good with us putting a FB postout.

Tom The National Park Service is proud and deeply honored by President Trump’s donation tosupport the preservation of battlefields in the National Park System. Philanthropy has beenessential to the National Park Service’s mission since its establishment, and this notablecontribution will enable the National Park Service to share these remarkable places with morevisitors for generations to come.

If asked: The National Park Service has authority, under 54 USC 101101, to receive donationsdirectly. As with any donation, the National Park Service will deposit this donation into anaccount for the specific purposes indicated by the donor - in this case, battlefield restorationprojects.

-- Jeffrey G. OlsonPublic Affairs OfficerNational Park Service1849 C Street NWWashington, DC 20240Office direct: 202-208-4988Mobile: 202-230-2088Fax: 202-219-0910www.nps.gov

Conversation ContentsNPS statement on POTUS donation


From: "Slayton, April" <[email protected]>Sent: Mon Apr 03 2017 13:21:22 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: Alexa Viets <[email protected]>, Herbert Frost<[email protected]>

Subject: NPS statement on POTUS donation

This has been approved by DOI Comms:

The National Park Service is proud and deeply honored by President Trump’sdonation to support the preservation of battlefields in the care of the National ParkService. Philanthropy has been essential to the National Park Service’s missionsince its establishment, and this notable contribution will enable the National ParkService to share these remarkable places with more visitors for generations tocome.

If we are asked if NPS can accept the donation, per DOI Comms, we will respond:

The NPS has the authority under 54 CFR 11011 to accept funds donated "for the purposes of the (parks)system" which includes land and water administered by the NPS.

We are sharing all incoming queries with DOI Comms as well.

Thanks,April--April SlaytonAssistant Director for CommunicationsNational Park ServiceVisit us at www.nps.gov


From: "Slayton, April" <[email protected]>Sent: Mon Apr 03 2017 13:23:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: Edward Keable <[email protected]>Subject: Fwd: NPS statement on POTUS donation

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April SlaytonAssistant Director for CommunicationsNational Park ServiceVisit us at www.nps.gov

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Slayton, April <[email protected]>Date: Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 3:21 PMSubject: NPS statement on POTUS donationTo: Alexa Viets <[email protected]>, Herbert Frost <[email protected]>

This has been approved by DOI Comms:

The National Park Service is proud and deeply honored by President Trump’sdonation to support the preservation of battlefields in the care of the National ParkService. Philanthropy has been essential to the National Park Service’s missionsince its establishment, and this notable contribution will enable the National ParkService to share these remarkable places with more visitors for generations tocome.

If we are asked if NPS can accept the donation, per DOI Comms, we will respond:

The NPS has the authority under 54 CFR 11011 to accept funds donated "for the purposes of the (parks)system" which includes land and water administered by the NPS.

We are sharing all incoming queries with DOI Comms as well.

Thanks,April--April SlaytonAssistant Director for CommunicationsNational Park ServiceVisit us at www.nps.gov

United States Deparbnent of the Interior

IN ltULY RUI.Jl TO;

F38(0011)

Ms. Sheri A. Dillon Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Ill Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004-2541

Dear Ms. Dillon

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 1849 C Street. N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20240

APR 1 8 2017

We received your generous donation of $78,333.32 from March 28th, 2017 on behalf of President Trump. Thank you for being advocates of the National Parks and supporting our work. It is with donations such as this that we are able to accomplish many projects that would not be possible with our appropriated funds. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

~\) Jo;;;; Spemoga ~ Chief of Budget Execution

No goods or services were received in exchange for this contribution.

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