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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 80) 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.) BAHIA MAR HOTEL Fli'RRTTA~V 14 1976 TIME DAY FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 6:30 a.m. SATURDAY PHONE '-- TIME ] :0 ACTIVITY 1---:--.------1 a:: ~ In Oul l':: The President was an overnight guest at the Bahia Mar Hotel, 800 Seabreeze Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. 6:30 The President awoke. 7:00 The President had breakfast. 8:00 8:05 The President met with Joel K. Gustafson, Chairman of the Broward County, Florida President Ford Committee (PFC). The President, escorted by Mr. Gustafson, went to the Ballroom. 8:10 8:45 The President attended a reception for Florida State PFC volunteers. Members of the press 8:25 8:42 The President addressed approximately 750 volunteers attend ing the reception. 8:45 The President went to his motorcade. He:was escorted by: Congressman Louis Frey, Jr. (R-Florida) Mr. Gustafson 9:02 9:12 The President motored from the Bahia Mar Hotel to Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. 9:04 9:12 Enroute, the President departed his motorcade to talk with an injured motorcycle policeman, James M. Eisenhauer, patrolman for the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Police Department who was participating in the President's motorcade. 9:12 The President was greeted by: Lee A. Wagener, Director of Airports for Broward County, Florida Martin T. Sinker, Assistant Vice President, Hangar One, Inc., Fort Lauderdale International Airport The President was presented with a soccer ball by members of the soccer team of St. Anthony's School, Fort Lauderdale, Flroida. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo.• Day. Yr.) BAHIA MAR HOTEL FEBRUARY 14, 1976 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TIME DAY 9:12 a.m. SATURDAY t HONE TIME ." II" ACTIVITY 0:: I--In----.--O-u-.--I J!. The President was presented with a valentine by the third grade class of Harbourdale Elementary School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The President boarded the "Spirit of '76~" 9:31 10:13 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport to St. Petersburg/Clearwater Inter national Airport, St. Petersburg, Florida. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A.II 10:15 The President was greeted by: Charles E. Schuh, Mayor (D-St. Petersburg, Florida) Martin J. Roess, Finance Chairman of the Republican State Executive Committee of Flotida and Chairman of the Pinellas County, Florida PFC Sam Adams, Senior Citizen 10:17 10:22 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press gathered for his arrival. 10:25 The President went to his motorcade. Enroute he greeted local mayors gathered for his arrival. For a list of mayors, see APPENDIX "B." 10:29 10:49 The President motored from St. Petersburg/Clearwater Inter national Airport to Williams Park, downtown St. Petersburg He was accompanied by Congressman C.W. "Billll Young (R-Florida). 10:54 The President, escorted by Congressman Young, went to his seat on the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "C. II 10:58 The President was introduced by Congressman Young. 11:00 11 :20 The President addressed a crowd of senior citizens gathered for his arrival. Members of the press The President greeted senior citizens. 11:22 The President, escorted by Congressman Young, returned to his motorcade. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.J BAHIA MAR HOTEL FEBRUARY 14. 1976 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TIME DAY 11:41 a.m. SATURDAY PHONE I-- TIME 8 ~ ACTIVITY £. ~ I-~----,;--~---t n M In Out... '" 11:41 11:45 The President motored from Williams Park to Bayfront Center Auditorium-Arena. 400 1st Street South. He was accompa nied by Congressman Young and Congressman Frey. 11:48 The President, escorted by Congressman Young went to the Neptune Room. 11:48 12:20 The President attended a reception for Florida State PFC volunteers. Members of the press 12 :01 The President was introduced by Congressman Young. 12:04 12:15 The President addressed approximately 400 volunteers attend ing the reception. 12:20 The President, escorted by Congressman Young, returned to his motorcade. 12:24 12:50 The President, accompanied by Congressman Young and Congres sman Frey motored from Bayfront Center to Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, Bay Pines Boulevard North. 12:50 The President was greeted by: James F. Haile, Director of Bay Pines Veterans Center Dr. Henry F. Burke, Chief of Staff, Bay Pines Veterans Hospital 12:58 The PreSident, escorted by Dr. Burke, went inside the hospital. Enroute the President greeted veterans gathered for his arrival. Members of the press 12:58 1:05 The President participated in a tour of the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital. Members of the press 1:00 1:05 The President went to the orthopedic ward and greeted patients. 1:10 The President, escorted by Dr. Burke went to steps of the building. 1:10 The President was introduced by Congressman Young. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., DIIY, Yr.) BAHIA MAR HOTEL FEBRUARY 14, 1976 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TIME DAY 1:12 p.m. SATURDAY r--PHONE TIME il ,. ACTIVITY ~ ~ r---I-n---r---O-ut--;Il ~ 1:12 1:16 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit. Members of the press 1:16 The President, escorted by Dr. Burke returned to his motor cade. 1:19 1:42 The President, accompanied by Congresaman Young and Congressman Frey, motored from Bay Pines Veterans Hospital to St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. 1:45 The President boarded the "Spirit of '76." 1:51 2:45 The President flew by the '~Spirit of '76" from St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport to Page Field, Ft. Myers, Florida. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "D." 2:50 The President was greeted by Gary Letellier, Manager of Lee County, Florida Airport. The President went to his motorcade. 3:05 3:39 The President motored from Page Field to Ft. Myers Exhibition Hall, 1365 Hendry Street. He was accompanied by Congressman L.A. "Skip" Bafai1s (R-F1orida). 3:40 The President was greeted by: Cassius L. Peacock, Jr., Chairman of the Lee County, Florida PFC and President of Peacock Construction Company, Ft. Myers, Florida Louis Antol, Jr., Chairman of the Lee County, Florida Republican Committee and former classmate of the President's at the University of Michigan 3:50 4:55 The President participated in the 35th Annual Pageant of Lights Celebration in commemoration of Thomas A. Edison. Members of the press 3:50 The President, escorted by Mr. Peacock and Mr. Antol, went to the holding room. 3:59 The President went to an offstage announcement area. '. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) BAHIA MAR HOTEL FEBRUARY 14, 1976 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TIME DAY 4:02 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE f-- TIME 1l £ ACTIVITY II In Out "" 4:02 The President went to his seat at the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "E." 4:07 The President was introduced by Congressman Bafa1is. 4:07 4:10 The President addressed approximately 2,400 persons attend ing the Pageant of Lights celebration. 4:10 4:55 The President participated in a question and answer session with persons attending the celebration. 5:03 The President returned to his motorcade. 5:05 5:19 The President and Congressman Bafa1is motored from the Exhibition Hall to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Peacock, 3533 Stuart Court. 5:20 5:57 The President attended a reception for approximately 250 PFC volunteers from Lee, Charlotte, Collier and Sarasota Counties, Florida. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F." Members of the press 5:35 The President was introduced by Mr. Antol. 5:40 5:47 The President addressed Florida State PFC volunteers attend ing the reception. 5:47 The President returned to his motorcade. 5:57 6 :12 The President motored from the Peacock residence to Page Field. 6:21 6:57 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Page Field to Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "G." 7:00 The President was greeted by: Frank Borman, President of Eastern Airlines and former U.s. astronaunt Michael J. Fene110, Vice President, Eastern Airlines Operations Coordinator 7 :02 The President went to his motorcade. '. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) BAHIA MAR HOTEL FEBRUARY 14, 1976 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TIME DAY 7 :02 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE f-- TIME ACTIVITY In Out 7:02 7:20 The President, accompanied by Mr. Borman motored from Miami International Airport to the Everglades Hotel, 244 Biscayne Boulevard. 7:20 The President was greeted by: Jorge Alvarez, Resident Manager of the Everglades Hotel Juvenal Pina, Managing Director of the Everglades Hotel The President went to the Poinciana Room. 7:25 7:35 The President attended a reception hosted by the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Members of the press 7:25 The President was greeted by: I. Maurice Miller, President of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Robert L. Dube, National 2nd Vice President of the Federal Bar Association and Secretary of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Associa tion 7:25 7:30 The President greeted approximately 450 guests attending the reception.