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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 81) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day. Yr.) WEST BEND HOLIDAY INN APRIL 3, 1976 WEST BEND, WISCONSIN TIME DAY 6:55 a.m. SATURDAY IPHONE TIME 1 ~ ACTIVITY I-----~--~ ~ II In Out 0.. C¥ The President was an overnight guest at the West Bend Holiday Inn, 2502 Washington West, West Bend, Wisconsin. Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Wisconsin. 6:55 The President went to his motorcade. 7:00 7:33 The President motored from the West Bend Holiday Inn to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Senn, owners of Senland Dairy Farm, Route 1, Campbellsport, Wisconsin. He was accompanied by Congressman William A. Steiger (R-Wisconsin). 7:33 The President was greeted by: Mr. Senn Mrs. Peter C. (Laverne) Senn Deborah Senn, daughter Mary Beth Senn, daughter 7:33 8:05 The President participated on a tour of the Senland Dairy Farm. He was escorted by: Mr. Senn Congressman Steiger 8:05 The Presidential party went inside the residence. 8:05 8:40 The President had breakfast with: Congressman Steiger Mr. Senn Mrs. Senn James Senn, son Daniel Senn, son Deborah Senn, daughter Mary Beth Senn, daughter Mrs. Francis Ablard, mother of Mrs. Senn 8:45 The President returned to his motorcade. 8:50 9:16 The President and Congressman Steiger motored from Senland Farm to Goodrich High School, 9th and Linden Streets, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WEST BEND HOLIDAY INN APRIL 3, 1976 WEST BEND, WISCONSIN TIME DAY 9:16 a.m. SATURDAY PHONE '-- TIME ] ACTIVITY ~--I-n---'---O-ut--~~ The President was greeted by: Donald G. Jones, Chairman of the Fond,du Lac County, Wisconsin President Ford Committee (PFC) Kurt Thiel, Principal of Goodrich High School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 9:20 The President went to the holding room. 9:40 The President went to an offstage announcement area. 9:43 10:30 The President participated in the 1976 Wisconsin Farm.Forum with representatives from farm related organizations. For a list of participating organizations, see APPENDIX "A.tI 9:43 The President went to the platform in the Little Theatre. The President was introduced by Congressman Steiger. 9:43 9:55 The President addressed approximately 700 persons attending the forum. 9:55 10:25 The President participated in a question and answer session. 10:30 The President returned to the holding room. 10:30 10:40 The President met with representatives of the Advocacy Community Action Program (ADVOCAP), Fond du Lac, Wisconsin: David Kuter, President of the Board, ADVOCAP Evelyn Felch, Member of the Board, ADVOCAP Gladys Crum, Member of the Board, ADVOCAP Rosalie Tryon, Executive Director, ADVOCAP Richard Sch1imm, Deputy Director, ADVOCAP 10:40 The President, escorted by Congressman Steiger, went to the cafeteria. 10:42 11:10 The President attended a reception for participants in the Farm Forum. 11:10 The President returned to his motorcade. 11:10 11:27 The President and Congressman Steiger motored from Goodrich High School to Fond du Lac Town Square, downtown Fond du Lac. Enroute, the President greeted the crowd gathered along the parade route. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WEST BEND HOLIDAY INN APRIL 3, 1976 WEST BEND, WISCONSIN TIME DAY 11:10 a.m. SATURDAY PHONE f--- TIME ii "0 ~ ..~ ACTIVITY ~------~----~ ~ ~ In Out 0.. QI\ 11:10 The President was presented with a key to the city by members of the City Council: Leland E. Shaw, Vice Chairman of the City Council of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin John F. Bloodgood, Member of the City Council of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Barbara Mendlesky, Member of the City Council of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Joseph H. Petersen, Member of the City Council of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Wilbur J. Richmeyer, Member of the City Council of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin John I. Sanford, Member of the City Council of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Myron Median, City Manager, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit. '- 11 :50 12:28 The President motored from Fond du Lac Town Square to Oshkosh Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The President greeted members of the crowd gathered for his departure. The President was presented with a pair of Oshkosh B' Gosh overalls by: Mark Block, Oshkosh, Wisconsin PFC volunteer Jeff Mein, Oshkosh, Wisconsin PFC volunteer The president was greeted by Oshkosk Airport Manager, Blair Conrad. 12:45 The President boarded the "Spirit of '76." 12:50 1:06 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Oshkosh Airport to Austin Straube1 Airfield, Green Bay, Wisconsin. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B." 12:50 12:54 P The President talked with Ross E. Davis, Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Washington. The President's con~sation was amplified to guests attend ing a meeting of the Washington State Central Committee at the Hyatt House Hotel, Seattle, Washington. GPO, 1974 Ol- 555 863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WEST BEND HOLIDAY INN APRIL 3, 1976 WEST BEND, WISCONSIN TIME DAY 1:06 p.m. SATURDAY r--PHONE TIME il g ACTIVITY ~--l-n--~---O-u-t--~ ~ 1:06 The President was greeted by a delegation of local elected officials and PFC officials. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C." 1:10 1:14 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press. 1:14 ~e President went to his motorcade. 1:16 1:27 The President motored from Oshkosh Airport to Green Bay Packers football team Headquarters, 1265 Lombardi Avenue. 1:27 The President was greeted by: Bart Starr, Coach and General Manager of the Green Bay Packers football team Dominic Olejniczak, President of the Green Bay Packer Corporation 1:27 1:40 The President, escorted by Mr. Starr participated on a tour of the Green Bay Packers headquarters. The President participated in a photo opportunity with the nine Assistant Coaches of the Green Bay Packers football team. The President participated in a photo opportunity with the six members of the Board of Directors of the Green Bay Packers football team. The President was briefed on the Nautilus strength machine by: Zeke Bratkowski, football player with the Green Bay Packers football team Dominic Gentile, trainer for the Green Bay Packers football team The President was presented with an honorary membership of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame by Tom A. Hutchinson, President of the Board of Directors, Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. 1:40 The President returned to his motorcade. GPO, 1974 Ol- 555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WEST BEND HOLIDAY INN APRIL 3, 1976 WEST BEND, WISCONSIN TIME DAY 1:49 p.m. SATURDAY TIME ~ ACTIVITY 0:" ..:" I----In--r--O-ut--I d: ~ 1:49 1:53 The President and Mr. Starr motored from the Green Bay Packers headquarters to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame dedication site, Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena. 1:53 The President was greeted by: Mr. Hutchinson Mrs. Bart Starr Ray Berken, Chairman of the County Board, Brown County, Wisconsin Donald Holloway, County Executive, Brown County, Wisconsin The President went to the steps of the Hall of Fame building. He was accompanied by: Mr. Hutchinson Mr. Starr 1:55 3:29 The President participated in a dedication ceremony of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The President, accompanied by Mr. Starr went to the plaque location. The President and Mr. Starr unveiled the dedicatory plaque. 1:58 2:02 The President addressed approximately 100 persons attending the ceremony. The President's remarks were broadcast live over local television. The President, escorted by Mr. Starr went inside the Hall of Fame building • The President viewed the Green Bay Packer football team's memorabilia display. 2:10 The President went to the Memorial Room. 2:10 2:21 The President attended a reception for Wisconsin State PFC staff, volunteers and their families. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D." The President went to the podium. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-803 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) WEST BEND HOLIDAY INN APRIL 3, 1976 WEST BEND, WISCONSIN TIME DAY 2:14 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE I- TIME 13 -0 ACTIVITY ~ ~ 1-----,-----; ~ n In Out " ~ 2:14 2:20 The President addressed approximately 300 persons attending the reception. 2:21 The President went to dressing room #2. 2:30 3:25 The President participated in a Public Forum. 2:30 The President went to an offstage announcement area. 2:32 The President, escorted by Mr. Starr went to the platform in the Brown County Veterans Arena. For a list of plat form guests, see APPENDIX "E." The President was introduced by Mr. Starr. 2:40 2:50 The President addressed approximately 6,000 persons attending the forum. For a partial list of attendees, see APPENDIX ifF. " '- 2:50 3:25 The President participated in a question and answer session. 3 :26 The President was presented with an autographed Green Bay Packers football by Mr.