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FINAL (Corrected) CONTACTS_ Judy Brown 913/295-2745 (o) 913/836-2319 (h) Gale Grosch 913/371-6108 (o) 913/768-1414 Dave Spears 316/263-4956 (o) 316/755-3010 (h) Cathie Yager 316/263-4956 (0) 316/681-3804 (h) Mike Glassner 913/341-8388 (0)
WEATHER - SUNDAY - Chance of rain, lows in thG mid 20's and highs near 40. MONDAY - Chance for snow, lows in -the 20'a and highs in the 30's.
KANSAS SCHEDULE FOR SENATOR DOLE, DECEMBER 19 AND 20 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 12:45 p.m. Lv. Residence for Airport DRIVER: Wilbert
**I will be checking with the Charter pilots Sunday mornin9. In the event there are any serious weather problems here in Kansas which would prohibit flying, I will contact Jo-Anne, or you directly. 1:15 p.m. Lv. Washington National U.S. Air Flight 527 First Class, Seat le
MEAL SERVICE; Lunch
2:56 p.m Ar. Kansas City International
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MET BY: Gale Gale will take you to Executive Beech, and will call Gloria to let her know what time you will be arriving in Russell. or Hays if they can't land in Ru5sell due to weathar . Gloria - 913/483-6043
3:15 p.m. Lv. KCI Executive Deechcraft for Russell - weather permitting Otherwise, will have to land in Hays.
AIRCRAFT; King Air 200 TAIL NO. 77 JT SEATS: PILOT: Bob Labenburg CO-PILOT: Kurt Roach FLIGHT TIME: 1 Hr,
CONTACT: Ginger Executive Beechcraf t 816/842-8484 MANIFEST: Senator Dole
4115 p.m. Ar. Russell Airport Super Aviation: 913/493-6173
Hdy~ Airport FDO if n~eded: Rich's Air Service: 913/625-6618 MET BY: Family
RON - RUSSELL MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 8;50 a.m. Lv. residence for Russell Airport DRIVER: Family
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**If you cannot fly out of Russell Airport, will need to leave the house at 8;30 a.m., to drive to Hays.
9:00 a.m. Lv. Russell for Hutchinson AIRCRAFt; King Air 200 rrAIL NO . : 77 JT SEATS: PILOTi Bob Labenburg CO-PILOT: Kurt Roach FLIGHT TIME: 10 Mins.
CONTACT; Ginger Executive Boechcraft 816/842-8484 MANIFEST: Senator Dole
9:15 a..m. Ar. Hutchinson FBO: Wells Aircraft - 316/663-1546
MET BY: Dave Spears 9:15 a.m. PRESS AVAIL - Wells Aircraft to 316/663-1546 Hanger 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Meet wit.h nine members of the to National Association of Convenience 10;00 a.m. Stores - Kwik Shop - Dillons & others list of attendees attached. MEETING ROOM - WELLS AIRCRAFT
CONTACT; Mark Katz - 703/684-3600 Gary Pfannenstiel - 316/669-8504
10:10 a.m. Lv. Hutchinson for Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
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AIRCRAFT: King Air 200 TAIL NO.: 77 JT SEATS: PILOT: Bob Labenburg CO-PILOT: Kurt Roach FLIGHT TIME: 10 mins.
10:25 a.m. Ar. Wichita Mid-Continent Airport FBO: United Beechcraft - 316/946-4300
MET BY: Cathie Yuger
10;40 a.m. WICHITA OFFICE to 11:40 a.m 11:40 a.m. Lv. Wichita office for St. Joseph NOON SPEAK - St. Joseph Family Practice to Residency - discuss health care 1:15 p .rn. reform. CONTACT: Dr. Merrill Raber 316/689-6358 1:15 p.m. PRESS EVENT - Press conference - Kick to oft announcement for the Robert J. Dole 1:30 p.m. Committee for Employment of Kansans with Disabilities. KETCH - (Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped) - Press event will be at St. Josephs. St. Josepha - 316/699-6358 1:30 p.m. OPENING REMARKS - for the first meeting to of the Gommittee. 1:40 p.rn CONTACT; Carolyn Bunch 316/383-8845
1:40 p.m. Lv. St. Josephs for United Beechcraft - Mid-Continent Airport. 316/946-4300
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DRIVER: Cathie Yager DRIVE TIME: 20 mins.
2:00 p.m. Lv. WichiLa for Kansas City AIRCRAFT; King Air 200 TAIL NO.: 77 JT SEATSi PILOT: Bob Labenburg CO-PXLOT: Kur.t Roach FLIGHT TIME; 45 Mins. MANIFEST: Senator Dole
2:45 p.m. Ar. Kansas City Downtown Municipal Executive Beechcraft 816/842-8484 MET BY: Gale DRIVE TIME; 5-10 mins.
3:00 p.m. K.C. OFFICE - Meeting with Kansas to City Health Underwriters - Kansas 3:30 p.m City Senate office - 913/371-6100 Mike Williams, Past President Mike Evans, Current Preaident Bill Wye~s, Incoming President Jerry Baxter, Legislative Chair CONTACT; Mike Williams 913/661-0922
3:35 p.m. Lv. Kansas City off ice for Kaw Valley Center
DRIVER: Gale DRIVE TTME: 20 mine,
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4:00 p.m. KAW VALLEY CENTER - Childrens' event - to ~ill have 9ifts for you to give to the 5:00 p.m. children, and a meal for them following . Kaw Valley Center, 4300 Brenne~ Drive, Kansas City, Ks. 66104
CONTACT; Wayne Sims 913/334-0294
5:10 p.m. Lv. Kaw Valley Center for (?)
DRIVER: Gale DRIVE TIME• 30 Mina.
5:40 p.m. A:r:. KC! 6:15 p.m. Lv. KCI - U.S. Air Flight #1796 9:29 p.m. Ar. Washington National
MET BY: Wilbert
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December 16, 1993
TO: Senator Dole FROM: Vicki ~~ RE: Speech You are scheduled to speak to the Family Practice residents at St. Joseph's Hospital in Wichita on Monday, December 20. The audience will consist of the family practice residents from St. Joseph's, Wesley, and St. Francis -- all in Wichita -- and from Smokey Hill in Salina. There will also be a couple of hospital administrators and some faculty -- about 50 people in total.
Dr. Raber will introduce you to the audience. He is a phD behavioral scientist who is a faculty member at KU. Your speech is part of the leadership series of the residency program -- individuals with a leadership role from various fields are speaking from their perspectives as leaders. You will be the only speaker at this meeting. They would like your perspective on health care reform as the Republican Leader in the Senate.
Your speech will be during a lunch. The audience will be sitting at round tables. There will be a podium and microphone for you. They would like you to speak for fifteen minutes -- from noon to 12:15, and then take questions for fifteen minutes. At 12:30 they will serve a buffet lunch.
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SENATOR DOLE SPEECH TO ST. JOSEPH FAMILY PRACTICE DECEMBER 20, 1993
THANK YOU FOR INVITING
ME.
THE CURRENT HEALTH
CARE REFORM DEBATE HAS
FINALLY BECOME A LEGISLATIVE
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DEBATE. AFTER MORE THAN A
YEAR OF CAMPAIGN RHETORIC,
ACTUAL BILLS HAVE BEEN
INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS.
THE MOST WELL TOUTED,
PERHAPS, BEING THE 1,350
PAGES OF DETAILS IN
PRESIDENT CLINTON'S PLAN.
FOR SOME TIME, THE
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CLINTON ADMINISTRATION HAS
BEEN FUZZV ABOUT THE
SPECIFICS OF ITS PLAN. BUT,
NOW THE DETAILS ARE ON
RECORD. POLITICAL ADVISORS,
POLLSTERS, AND OTHERS KNOW
THAT THE PUBLIC WILL
PROBABLY NEVER FULLY
UNDERSTAND ALL THE DETAILS
CONTAINED IN THOSE 1,350
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PAGES. BUT, MY VIEW IS THAT
UNLESS THE PUBLIC -- AND
GROUPS SUCH AS YOURS -- IS
INVOLVED IN THIS IMPORTANT
DEBATE, MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS WILL BE MAKING
PUBLIC POLICY DECISIONS IN A
VACUUM.
I DON'T THINK I HAVE TO
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TELL YOU, AS HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS, THAT, FEW, IF
ANY, ISSUES AFFECT OUR LIVES,
OUR FAMILIES, OUR JOBS, OUR
HOPES, AND OUR DREAMS
MORE THAN HEALTH CARE.
THAT IS WHY IT IS MORE
IMPORTANT THAN EVER THAT
THE HEALTH CARE REFORM
DEBATE NOT BE CONFINED TO
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COMMITTEE ROOMS IN
WASHINGTON, BUT EXTENDED
TO LIVING ROOMS, WORK
PLACES, KITCHEN TABLES, AND
GATHERINGS SUCH AS THIS
ONE.
IN PRESIDENT CLINTON'S
ADDRESS TO CONGRESS ON HIS
HEALTH CARE PLAN HE LISTED
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HIS PRINCIPLES OF REFORM.
THE LAST PRINCIPLE, WHICH I
BELIEVE SHOULD HAVE BEEN
HIS FIRST, WAS RESPONSIBILITY.
I THINK THIS IS AN EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE TO
REMEMBER.
AS THE HEALTH CARE
DEBATE EVOLVES, I, AS A
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LEADER IN CONGRESS, HAVE A
RESPONSIBILITY TO LEARN
FROM THE PLAYERS IN THIS
DEBATE -- THE DOCTORS,
NURSES, INSURANCE
COMPANIES, ADMINISTRATORS,
AND CONSUMERS -- ON HOW
THEY BELIEVE HEALTH CARE
CAN BEST BE DELIVERED IN
THIS COUNTRY. BUT, EACH OF
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THESE PARTIES ALSO HAS A
RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE THAT
WE DEVELOP A FAIR AND
EQUITABLE HEALTH CARE
DELIVERY SYSTEM THAT
PROMISES CARE TO ALL
AMERICANS.
AS YOU KNOW, THERE ARE
DOZENS OF PLANS OUT THERE.
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AND, AS l'VE SAID BEFORE, THE
DIFFERENCES LIE IN THE
PRESCRIPTION FOR REFORM.
THERE ISN'T MUCH
DISAGREEMENT OVER THE
DIAGNOSIS. WE ALL AGREE
THAT THE U.S. HEALTH CARE
SYSTEM PROVIDES MOST
AMERICANS WITH READY
ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY,
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STATE-OF-THE-ART HEALTH
CARE. THROUGH RESEARCH
AND INNOVATION, WE HAVE
DEVELOPED THE BEST MEDICAL
CARE IN THE WORLD.
SUCCESS, HOWEVER, HAS
COME AT A STEEP PRICE. FOR
ALL ITS MERITS, THERE ARE
MANY PROBLEMS. COSTS ARE
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HIGH. THE SYSTEM IS
INEQUITABLE. IT IS WASTEFUL.
MANY PEOPLE ARE LOCKED
INTO JOBS THEY DON'T LIKE
BECAUSE THEY ARE AFRAID OF
LOSING THEIR HEALTH
INSURANCE. AND, MILLIONS
MORE DO NOT HAVE COVERAGE,
FORCING THEM TO CHOOSE
BETWEEN GOING UNTREATED
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OR RECEIVING CARE IN
CROWDED, EXPENSIVE
EMERGENCY ROOMS.
AS HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL
LARGELY PRACTICE IN RURAL
AREAS, YOU KNOW THESE
QUALITIES TO BE EVEN MORE
TRUE. IN RURAL AMERICA,
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PEOPLE ARE MORE OFTEN
POOR, MORE OFTEN
UNINSURED, AND MORE OFTEN
IN LACK OF ACCESS TO CARE.
SO, WHAT DO WE DO? AS
THE DEBATE OVER OUR HEALTH
CARE SYSTEM CONTINUES, THE
QUESTION FOR THE AMERICAN
PUBLIC TO ASK IS NOT
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WHETHER HEALTH CARE WILL
BE REFORMED, BUT WHETHER
REFORM WILL ADDRESS THE
ROOT CAUSES OF OUR
PROBLEMS WHILE KEEPING
INTACT THE MANY VIRTUES WE
HAVE COME TO EXPECT.
IT HAS BEEN SAID, 11 FOR
EVERY COMPLEX AND DIFFICULT
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PROBLEM, THERE IS A SIMPLE
SOLUTION -- AND IT IS WRONG. 11
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, THERE
IS NO SIMPLE SOLUTION TO THE
PROBLEMS FACING OUR HEALTH
CARE SYSTEM. AMERICANS
HAVE BECOME ALMOST
UNANIMOUS IN BELIEVING THAT
MAJOR REFORM IS NEEDED TO
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ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL COVERAGE
AND BETTER VALUE FOR THE
MONEY. BUT, THE GENERAL
PUBLIC, LIKE THE EXPERTS, IS
MUCH LESS CERTAIN WHAT
SHAPE REFORM SHOULD TAKE.
THE PROBLEMS ARE
OBVIOUS. THE SOLUTIONS ARE
NOT.
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I RECALL A CARTOON I
ONCE SAW OF A PATIENT
SITTING IN A DENTIST'S CHAIR,
WITH HIS EYES BULGING AND A
LARGE FIRE-CRACKER IN HIS
MOUTH. THE DENTIST SAYS TO
HIM, 11THERE ARE BETTER WAYS
TO DO A ROOT CANAL, BUT
THEY COST MORE. 11
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I THINK THIS UNDERSCORES
THAT IN OUR ATTEMPT TO
IMPROVE OUR CURRENT
SYSTEM, WE MUST REMEMBER
THAT, ABOVE ALL, DO NO HARM.
SO, AS WE DEBATE THE
VARIOUS PLANS IN THE COMING
MONTHS, WE, IN CONGRESS,
HAVE TO KEEP IN MIND THAT
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THE BOTTOM LINE IS SECURITY.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
DESERVE SECURITY IN THEIR
ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE --
SECURITY IN THEIR ABILITY TO
CHOOSE THEIR PROVIDER -- AND
SECURITY IN KNOWING THAT
THE PRICE TAG OF HEALTH
CARE REFORM WILL NOT BE
ECONOMIC INSTABILITY.
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WE HAVE A LONG ROAD
AHEAD OF US. IN MY VIEW WE
WON'T SEE ANY PLAN -- THE
PRESIDENT'S OR ANY OTHER --
ADOPTED MUCH BEFORE THIS
TIME NEXT YEAR -- OR EVEN
LATER.
I WILL CONCLUDE BY
SAYING WE WELCOME YOUR
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IDEAS -- WE NEED THEM. AS A
MEMBER OF CONGRESS, I KNOW
WE OWE IT TO THE AMERICAN
PUBLIC TO GET IT RIGHT. THE
MORE IDEAS, THE MORE
DISCUSSION, THE MORE
DEBATE, THE BETTER. WE NEED
TO HEAR THEM ALL.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO
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THANK ALL OF YOU, WHO ARE
OUT THERE ON THE FRONT
LINES EVERY DAY SAVING LIVES
AND REALLY MAKING A
DIFFERENCE. I LOOK FORWARD
TO YOUR CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION IN THE HEALTH
CARE DEBATE IN THE COMING
MONTHS.
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Briefing Book
KETCH PRESS CONFERENCE/INITIAL MEETING TO KICKOFF: "ROBERT J. DOLE COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYMENT OF KANSANS WITH DISABILITIES"
1:15 p.m., Monday, December 20, 1993 St. Joseph Medical Center, Wichita 1st Level, Conference Room
Contact Person: Carolyn Bunch, 316/383-8845
• Purpose: Introduce Dole Advisory Committee and promote KETCH. Established in 1964 as a project of Kansas Elks, KETCH provides an comprehensive array of employment services throughout Kansas.
• Where and When:
1:15 pm KETCH staff will meet you at your speaking engagement on Third Floor and escort you to 1st Level Conference Room.
Begin press conference (detailed agenda and press list attached). Four newspapers, 4 TV stations, and 11 radio stations invited.
Judy Hearn, President of KETCH, will give welcoming remarks; you make your remarks; Don Sbarra will then introduce other Committee members (list of 17 members attached).
Hearn and Sbarra are prepared to answer specific questions about KETCH or Committee.
1:30 pm End Press Conference/begin Committee Meeting. Sbarra will give opening remarks, then you make your comments.
1:40 pm Exit Board meeting.
• Attachments:
(1) Detailed Agenda. (2) List of Invited Press. (3) List of Committee Members. (4) Original Memo to You about the Dole Committee. (5) Facts about KETCH. (6) March 1993 Letter from Don Sbarra about KETCH. (7) Memo re National Commission on Rehabilitation Services.
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Page 31 of 71 1 DEC 17 '93 14:35 KETCH This document is from the collections at the13163838715 Dole Archives, University of KansasTO: .f http://dolearchives.ku.edu ,~!If!' ·'i THI ROBERT J, DOLE COMMITTEE OH THE H EMPLOYMENT OF KANSANS KITH DISASILlTISS St. Joseph Medical Center let level Conference Room
ACHltft',\ I DSCIM!ER 20, 1993 ,ill. .. ~ i': P.RISS COBFBRBKCI: ~ "I (1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
I, Welcome .. , , ... , ... , •...••.. , •.. , •...• , , . , ... , ... , ... Hearn
II. Remarks •...••...••..•...... •... , •... , .senator Dole
III. Introductions of Committee Members,, ..••...•.... ,, .Sbarra
IV. Questions From the Press •...•...•••.•••...• (Senator Dole, Hearn, Committee Members) v. Adjourn Press Conf ere nee .•.•...••....•....•....•••..••...\
COIOllTTll MEETING: (1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
. i I ~ I ' Welcome/Introductions ....••...•. , .....••...... • Sbarra
"if ii t, II. Conunents •••...... • , •..••. , , , , ..• , , , ...•• , •.••. , Senator Dole !: ! ' !1 .I III, Comments ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••••••• , ••••••••• Hearn l I ' IV. Comments •...... •...... ••...... ••. Commissioner Yancey
v. Accomplishments FY93 ,, .....• , .••...... ••...... ••... Bunch
I VI. The Robert J. Dole Committee , • , ....., .. , .. : ...... Sbarra Li. A. Primary Purpose of the Conunittee a. Conunittee Goals and Objectives C. Role of Committee Members ·l • ;~' VII. Closing Remarks .... , ••.... ~ .... ,,, •...... ••...... Sbarra
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ROBERT J. DOLE COMMITTEE ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF KANSANS WITH DISABILITIES
Suzie Ahlstrand Sandy DiPasquale Vice President of Marketing President & General Manager WI/SE Partnership for Growth KWCH-TV 350 w. Douglas 12 Wichita, P.O. Box 12 KS 67202 Wichita, KS 67201 265-7771 836-1212 Kay Arvin senator Robert J. Dole Broadway Plaza Bldg. 141 Hart Suite 1100 Senate 105 South Off ice Building Broadway Washington, 20510 Wichita, KS 67202 o.c. 265-2636 George Gardner Senior Minister Clark. Bastian College Hill United Methodist Fidelity Savings Association Church 100 East English 2930 E. First P.O. Box 1007 Wichita, KS 67214 Wichita, KS 67201 683-4643 268-7440 Judy Hearn Al Buch President and CEO Vice President & General KETCH Manager 206 S. Ida KS NW-TV Wichita, KS 67211 P.O. Box 333 269-7780 Wichita, KS 67201 265-3333 Harvey Jabara Principal Larry Burd Jabara Ventures Group Senior Vice President 151 North Main Manufacturing Wichita, KS 67202 Kreonite, Inc. 263-4480 715 E. 10th, P.O. Box 2099 Wichita, KS 67201-2099 Jan McDaniel 263-1111, Ext. 251 President & General Manager KAKE-TV 10 Gary Cook· 1500 North West Street District Director Wichita, KS 67203 U.S. Small Business 943-4221 Administration 110 East waterman David Spears Wichita, KS 67202 State Director 269-6566 Senator Robert J. Dole's Off ice Fourth Financial Center 100 North Broadway Wichita, KS 67202 263-4956
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Don Sbarra President Multimedia Cablevision, Inc. 701 East Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67202 262-4270 Tim Witsman President Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce 350 West Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67202-2970 268-1101 Jim Worthington General Manager KZSN AM/FM Radio 5610 E. 29th Street N. Wichita, KS 67220 683-45156 Glen Yancey (Honorary Member) Commissioner Kansas Rehabilitation Services 300 s.w. Oakley Biddle Building, let Floor Topeka, KS 66606 (913) 296-3911
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Page 34 of 71 DEC-16-1993 10: 48 FROM l LIST OF THOSE MEDIA INVITED TO PRESS CONFERENCE Newspapers - The Wichita Eagle Penny Power Wichita Businss Journal Wichita Women Magazine TV Stations - KAKE TV-10 KSNW TV-3 KWXH TV-12 Multimedia Cablevision Radio Stations - KCFN KEYN/KQAM KFDI KICT KKRD KMUW KNSS KRZZ KXLK KYQQ KZSN PageTOTRL 35 ofP.02 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Page 36 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu STATEMENT OF SENATOR BOB DOLE KETCH PRESS CONFERENCE DECEMBER 20, 1993 ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER WICHITA, KS 1 Page 37 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu * l'M PLEASED TO ONCE AGAIN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE MY LONGSTANDING SUPPORT FOR KETCH AND ITS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS THROUGH ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS COMMITTEE . . * WHEN CONGRESS PASSED THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- 2 Page 38 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu TIES ACT IN 1990 WE WERE DETERMINED TO OPEN A NEW WINDOW OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR MILLIONS WITH DISABILITIES BY ELIMINATING DISCRIMINATION. BUT WE ALSO KNEW THAT FOR MANY THAT WINDOW WOULD REMAIN CLOSED BECAUSE THEY LACKED JOB SKILLS, EDUCA- 3 Page 39 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu TION, AND HELP IN FINDING A JOB. * THAT'S WHY THE TRAINING, PLACEMENT, AND JOB ACCOMMODATION SERVICES OFFERED BY KETCH FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS ARE SO IMPORTANT. KETCH PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH ASSISTANCE TO BECOME GAIN- 4 Page 40 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu FULLY EMPLOYED. THE POET ARCHIBALD MACLEISH ONCE WROTE, 11 AMERICA WAS ALWAYS PROMISES. 11 BUT AMERICA'S BIGGEST PROMISE -- A JOB -- IS TOO OFTEN AN EMPTY PROMISE TO THE DISABLED. NATIONWIDE, ONLY ONE-THIRD ARE WORKING, AND 30 PERCENT ARE IN POVERTY. THE LESSON 5 Page 41 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu HERE IS SIMPLE: FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AS FOR MOST AMERICANS, WORKING IS ESSENTIAL TO A DECENT INCOME. AND IN TURN, IF PROVIDED WITH A JOB, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WILL BECOME TAXPAYERS, NOT SIMPLY THE RECIPIENTS OF TAX DOLLARS, AND ALL AMERICANS 6 Page 42 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu WILL GAIN. * THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMITTEE IS TO ASSIST KETCH IN ITS VITAL WORK IN A COUPLE OF WAYS. * FIRST, THE COMMITTEE WILL WORK TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY. 7 Page 43 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu THIS PARTNERSHIP IS ESSENTIAL TO ELIMINATE THE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FACED BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PROMOTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. KETCH HAS AN OUTSTANDING HISTORY OF SUCCESS IN THIS REGARD, WHICH WE WILL BUILD ON. * SECOND, THE COMMITTEE 8 Page 44 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu WILL SERVE KETCH BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PUBLICIZING KETCH'S PROGRAMS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE KETCH IS LOCATED NOT JUST HERE IN WICHITA, BUT THROUGHOUT THE STATE. * I AM HONORED THAT KETCH HAS ASKED ME TO LEND MY 9 Page 45 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu NAME TO THIS COMMITTEE AND TO HELP WITH ITS IMPORTANT WORK. DON SBARRA WILL NOW INTRODUCE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. * THANK YOU. 10 Page 46 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu CJ 0 § I-'· rt rt ro ro Page 47 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu STATEMENT OF SENATOR BOB DOLE FIRST MEETING OF ROBERT J. DOLE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF KANSANS WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 20, 1993 ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER WICHITA, KS 1 Page 48 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu * I AM VERY PLEASED TO BE HERE TODAY AND TO BE PART OF KETCH'S LEADERSHIP EFFORT. AS I AM SURE FOLKS HERE KNOW WELL, BUSINESS IS WHERE THE JOBS ARE, BUT I BELIEVE TOO OFTEN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY HAVE NOT WORKED TOGETHER 2 Page 49 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu AS CLOSELY AS THEY MIGHT. TO THE EXTENT THIS COMMITTEE CAN STRENGTHEN THAT PARTNERSHIP, IT WILL HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SOMETHING VERY SIGNIFICANT. * AS YOU MAY ALSO KNOW, I AM A LONGTIME SUPPORTER OF KETCH AND ITS EFFORTS -- BEGINNING IN THE EARLY 3 Page 50 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu 1970S -- SO I WAS DELIGHTED TO BE ASKED TO PART OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT WORK. * I ALSO SINCERELY HOPE THAT WHAT WE ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER WILL BE A MODEL FOR OTHER STATES AND FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IN THIS REGARD, YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED TO KNOW THAT 4 Page 51 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu IN SEPTEMBER I CALLED FOR A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON REHABILITATION SERVICES TO REVAMP THE NATION'S EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THERE IS SOME VERY GOOD EVIDENCE THAT DESPITE THE EXCELLENT WORK OF STATE VOCATIONAL 5 Page 52 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu REHABILITATION PERSONNEL THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS THEY SHOULD. * I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT MY DOOR IS OPEN AT ALL TIMES, AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. * THANK YOU. 6 Page 53 of 71 .:·· This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu .. · "' - - . ..· . ~-- .. ,, . ; ( .. • ". ,.;:t : . ••. • .• : :. •...... -- . 701 East Douglas DONALD D. SBARRA .. ,•.. • .. P.O. Box 3027 Presiden t Wichita, KS 67201 (316) 262-4270 ~~MULTIMEDIA ~v CABLEVISION COMPANY ;! . ;, March 23, 1993 The Honorable Robert J. Dole 141 Hart Senate Off ice Building Washington, D. C. 20510 Dear Bob: Just wanted you to know that we are working closely with KETCH and, I think, making ~ome progress. Best regards. Don Sbarra DS/gb Encl. ·._.·' . '~-:._,.,~ :. :.· ... : ·;> ... . , . . -.··.. l ;:, · •• Page 54 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu , .. c ·. o·. ·-·i ~,. C/; f:; . \~:.· . ~~:~·~.,-:_ ·' ··<.:.:-:_:_ ~ -- .i'J.l ·iy,~ _;;- ~jf. ch 18, 1993 ,' Don Sbarra ,}i:t~t· President ,,~;; m:i~=~i~~~;m:~~!~~~ Inc. Dear Mr. Sbarra: Thank you for your recent contribution to KETCH. You have demonstrated your concern for and desire to help those individuals we serve through your donatio~ of C-ban satellite link-up for three training sessions for o~r Supported Employment Training staff during May and June. Here at KETCH, we live by our mission; "To provide leadership to Kansans through services that empower individuals to achieve self-fulfillment at work, at home and in the community." We at KETCH believe in this mission and we are confident that with your support we can continue to bring quality services to those we serve. I send my personal thanks to you on behalf of all those individuals we serve. Your generosity helps make our mission possible. Sincerely, O!ll~'-11-lt~ Judy""ll:arn President and CEO 1006 EAST WATERMAN WICHITA , KANSAS 67211 TEL 316 269 7700 FAX 316 269 7779 KETCH IS THE MAJOR PROJECT OF THE KANSAS ELKS ASSOCIATION Page 55 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu KETCH EAC ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 17, 1993 KETCH 1020 Conference Room Council Members Present: Bill Adams, Kay Arvin, Kathi Babcock, Barbara Bowman, Gary Cook, Judy Hearn and Larry Burd. Mike Burris represented Multimedia Cablevision, Inc. KETCH staff members present: Karla Flax and Shirley Wilson. I. Welcome - Judy Hearn opened the meeting. She thanked the Council members for their work on the EAC Advisory Council during the past year. She stated that Michelle Devaughn had moved out of state and that Shirley Wilson was promoted to the Director of Employment Services. II. Employer Accommodation Center Update - Shirley Wilson provided a summary of the activities of the EAC for the past year. Highlights included a monthly column which was written on the ADA and printed in the WIBA newsletter and a 4 page insert on Title III of the ADA for the Wichita Business Journal. The EAC was hired by Sedgwick County Department of Mental Health to write and produce a 12 minute video on the ADA \and hiring individuals with mental illness. As part of the contract, a speech was written, over-head transparencies produced, 20,000 brochures were produced and 15 agenc~c~ were trained on how to use this material. The EAC provided information and technical assistance to companies that used a toll free number. During 1992, 591 companies obtained technical assistance via the toll free number. As part of the ADA outreach activities, 7 chambers of Commerce cosponsored ADA workshops. These workshops provided training to 211 businesses. The EAC cosponsored a workshop on Title III called "Open Your Doors to New Customers" with St. Joseph Medical Center. During 1992 the EAC staff spoke to 1,434 business people at presentations, workshops and conferences throughout the state of Kansas. Many of the presentations were at state conferences. KETCH was also hired as a consultant to provide - ~pecialized training on the ADA to individual companies across the state. Several companies hired KETCH to train supervisors and department heads on the ADA. KETCH was hired to conduct accessibility surveys throughout the state. Page 56 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu -----~ - III. Review Public Service Announcement Campaign -·. Shirley Wilson' thanked"'." !>fultimedia Cabl ev ision, ~ Inc. ~ for.:;;:.t,h_«pi;-:, help in writi!_lg ·· aE THIS IS THE LAST MEETING OF THE EAC. KETCH WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS PROGRAM. Page 57 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Our heritage ... Since 1964, KETCH has provided vocational training, job placement and community living services that enable adults with disabilities to live and work independently. In 1982, the program was expanded to address res idential and employment needs of older persons. Today, KETCH continues to provide leadership to Kansans through programs and services that enable persons with special needs to achieve greater independence, and self-fulfillment at work, at home and in the community. Iii ore than 22,320 persons have been served at KETCH's Wichita training facilities and through employment services across Kansas. KETCH training programs are geared to the needs of each Individual. On average, 135 people are involved each day in the first stages of job preparation at KETCH's Wichita training facilities. Sub-contracts for assembly and packaging, and the production of air filters, notebook binders and wooden pallets provide the work. Trainees are paid a wage based on productivity. Trainees may move into supported employment, transitional industry-based training programs and, finally, into full er:;nployment. - 1010 job placements of older persons and individuals with disabilities were made In FY 1992. An exemplary success rate of 85% was achieved thro ug~. a careful matching of employers' needs and individuals' job skills, coupled with extensive follow-up. KETCH/Projects With Industry job placement specialists serve all Kansas counties; KETCH Senior Employment Program staff serve 8 counties in South Central and Western Kansas. KETCH community living programs served 90 persons with disabilities in FY 1992, with one-fifth moving into more independent living situations. The KETCH Almond Tree Apartments, a SO-unit complex, is home to low- income individuals 55 and older. Advocacy, opportunity and choice are key to the KETCH approach to vocational rehabilitation. The program addresses the individual's need to functioii as a. n integral part of the community and to earn a competitive salary in occupations that accommodate personal interests and abilities. Major support for the agency is derived from grants or contractual fees from: school districts, county mill levies, United Way of the Plains, the Kansas State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration, Kansas Rehabilitation Services, Kansas Department on Aging. Private support is provided by foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals. KETCH MISSION- to provide leadership to Kansans through services that empower individuals to achieve I self-fulfillment at work, at home and in the community. 1006 East Waterman Wichifa, Kansas 67211-1551 (316) 269-7700 FAX (316) 269-7779 TDD (316) 269-7746 KETCH is the major project of the Kansas Elks Association. Page 58 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu •Vocational Training Center-based training-An average of 135 trainees are engaged daily in vocational training programs at KETCH's Wichita training facilities. KETCH offers training in the following areas - parts assembly, packaging, minor electrical wiring, mail services, manufacturing of wood products, lawn care maintenance, janitorial services, 3-ring notebook binders, and air filters . Participation in these programs teaches appropriate attitudes toward work as well as general work skills required by most employers. Trainees are paid a wage based upon their individual productivity. Employer-Based Training-All trainees in vocational training are encouraged to experience training in em- ployer-based work environments. Contracts are secured with local businesses to conduct work at the employ- ers' place of business often using work crews. This en:of)Jes trainees to experience a wider variety of job types within an integrated work environment. As in center - based training, trainees are paid a wage based upon their individual productivity. • Employment \ Supported Employment - Supported employment is designed to enable persons with vocational challenges to obtain and maintain employment in the community. The client is hired by an employer to perform a job within the individual's preference and talents. A KETCH job coach teaches the new employee to perform the job to the employer's satisfaction. As the employee learns to do the job, the job coach is gradually phased out. The employee is provided follow-up support for the life of the job or until they no longer desire KETCH services. • Admissions Criteria Persons served in the above programs must have a diagnosis of mental retardation or a developmental disability and be at least 16 years of age. Persons most likely to benefit from the above programs are those: 1) who desire to become successfully employed as an outcome and 2) exhibit the need to overcome barriers to employability such as productivity, work skills, and life skills. KETCH assumes no responsibility or liability for harm or injury experienced by persons seNed in our vocational programs KETCH at the center, in supported employment or employer-based training in the community in circumstances over which has no control. KETCH MISSION- to provide leadership to Kansans through seNices that empower individuals to achieve I self-fulfillment at work, at home and in the community. 1006 East Waterman Wichita, Kansas 67211-1551 (316) 269-7700 FAX (316) 269-7n9 TDD (316) 269-7746 KETCH is the major project of the Kansas Elks Association. Page 59 of 71 ..,.,,,.,..·- This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.eduKETCH .· PROJt:CTS HXTll, l:?fDU~Xl\Y FACT SHEE'I' APRIL 19, 1993 OUR PROGRAM KETCH Projects With Industry program provides state-wide job * placement services to persons with all disabilities who are referred by Kansas Rehabilitation Services. * KETCH Projects With Industry (PW!) Job Placement Specialist (JPS) are co-housed with Kansas Rehabilitation Services Counselors across the state. OUR PRODUCTION * In calendar year 1992, we job placed 583 Kansans. We are currently exceeding the minimum Rehabilitation Services Ad.ministration (RSA) compliance indicator standards in each nrP-~. KETtH PWI Job Placement Specialist have broken all production * records recorded in the last three years in the areas of referrals, placements and 60-day successes.\ * We are currently at a 90% retention rate state-wide for 60-day successes. * The average hourly wage is currently $5.47 per hour with a range from $4.25 - to $16.00 per hour. 'l'hcrc were 1-40:) on-15ite emf'lciy~.1.. 1,.;vul.~1.;Li::; uu.r.l.uy tll~ lt:l8t:. quarter and over 2000 phone calls made. COORDINATION * The continued success of the KETCH PWI program is due to the cooperative working relationship between Kansas Rehabilitation Services and KETCH. 1006 East Waterman, Wichita, KS 67211 (316)269-7700 KETCH IS THE MAJOR PROJECT OF THE KANSAS ELKS ASSOCIATION TOTAL P.02 Page 60 of 71 17:28 FROM KETCH KETCH TO 912022246721090 P.02 DEC-15-1993 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas I http://dolearchives.ku.edu WICHITA. KS 67211 KETCH EMPLOYME!'T SERVICES. ADM11\ISTRATIVE bFFJCE. 1006 E. WATERMAN. FAX Numbers (ll /93) Carolyn Bv11.ch, Olrec;tor Susan Wright, Coordinator Nancy Crow, Secretary (316) 383-8715 of Jo'b Plaement Services Employer Support Serviees Job Plaeemant Service$ (316) 383-8779 (316) 3S3-SS47 (316) 383-8850 (316) 3S3-884S 1·800-SSO.S71S PWI {Rehabilitation SerYiees: CHANUTE AREA: hu1CHINSON: TOPEKA: Stryker. Meli,sa • JPS Tanner. Jopp - JPS O'Brien, Ro7.iC - JPS P.O.Box 708 21 Des Moine11 - JPS Chanute, KS 66720 South Hutchinron, KS 67505 Fink.. C.brl$ 235 Kansas Avenue (316) 431-7100 (316) 663-8590 P . O.Box 1424 FAX (316) 4S1·l912 FAX (316) 663-7868 Topeka, KS 66601 liuth, Dorthy • Sec. Brown, Jeanne • Sec:. (913) 296-4424 Laura • Sec. Marguardt, James· JPS MA.'\'HAITA."'i: Ri\'era, P.O. Box 914 Weikrt, Stseia • JPS SJPS/SFB ParsoM, KS 67357 445 E. l'oyntt f.u.r1k , Keri· • PS (316) 421-4500 Manhattan, KS 66502 Williams. Judith (913) 539-5804 300 S.W. Oii.kley Building EMPORlA: FAX (913) 539-0179 Biddle Thros.k,morton. J aimee • JPS Burk, Margie - See. 2nd Floor 66606-1995 2909 W. l.2th Topeka, KS 296·4454 Emporia, KS 66801 OVERLAND PK: (913} (316) 342-33SS Sroida. Daborah • JPS FAX (913) 296-0Sll 8600 Farley ·See. GARDEN CITY: Suite 207 Kennedy. Di11nc • JPS II Overland PK, KS 66212 WICHITA: P.O. Box 1078 (913) 64Z-1SS3 t>ernp~v. Amy· JPS Garden City, KS 67S46 FAX (913) 642-5932 Wells.. Iom·a ·JPS (316) 275-0271 Marshall, ~11ry - See. 3244 B. Oouglas FAX (316) 275-2502 P.O.Box S18 . Wkhita, KS 67201 Stc;wo11rt 1 Nettie· See. PRATT: Ryan. Cb..ds- - JPS (316) 6S1·5230 HAYS: Romero, Lind& • e.S, FAX (316) 651-5094 Wickham, Ros.emery • JPS II 2110 Kansas Comb, Martha. Sec. 3000 BroaCl..,,•ay P.O. BOX 1245 PWI/SENIOR EMPLOY.: . ~ H!!y$, KS 6760l I ~Gt end, KS 67530 HUTCHINSON: (913) 625-348? I • 9~..-&324 ;. Bean. Michael • JRSJ! soo w. 20th FAX (913) 628-tn06 ll·- ./ J (316) 792-5373 Wuc:ru;, Emmie • See. (D.C.) (316) 227·8.SOS Svi1e #119 _:.- FAX (3~; 342-2808 Hutchinson, KS 67502 HIAWATHA: / : I I Keeley;{:qrcne - Se~ (316) 663-7341 Henslav. Ed • JPS • .' t J Elliott' n • S r ' "'Y Brown, Jeanne • Set. 810 Orc;gon St. ') • ,:4 P .o. B _ • . WICHITA: P.O. Box 218 . Wi11fieid,.KS 67~ Lan2enberg, Cherise - JPS Bro-... n, Cathy • JPS Hiawath Page 61 of 71 TOTAL P. 02 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Memorandum Date: October 16, 1993 To: Senator DoleL)/ From: Alec Vachon(Y Re: KETCH Advisory Board Dave Spears sent the attached request to lend your name to the title of an advisory committee to the KETCH board in Wichita. The purpose of the committee is public relations on employment and ADA activities. A draft list of members is also attached; most appear to be community pillars. Mo indicated you would likely be familiar with this proposal. ~ YOU WISH TO LEND YOU NAME TO THIS COMMITTEE? "' YES NO cc: Mariam Bechtel Page 62 of 71 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Honorable senator Robert Dole 1 Senate H~rt Building. ashinqton, o.c. 20510-1601 Dear senator Oole: