August 27, 1996
                                  DO-96-035




MEMORANDUM

TO:       Designated Agency Ethics Officials

FROM:     Stephen D. Potts                                        
          Director

SUBJECT:  Luncheon for Regional Ethics Officials


     The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has initiated a regional
development program in the New York City area for agency ethics
officials.  As part of this effort OGE will hold a series of brown
bag luncheons for ethics officials over the next year. 

     The first luncheon will be held October 9, 1996 in room 3037A
in the Federal Building at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City.  The
luncheon will be held from 12 noon until 1:30 PM.  Our featured
speaker will be F. Gary Davis, OGE Deputy Director and General
Counsel.  He will discuss recent amendments to 18 U.S.C. § 205 and
18 U.S.C. § 207, and changes to the widely attended gatherings
gifts exception of the standards of conduct.  He will be available
to answer questions you may have and to hear your concerns about
ethics issues.

     Jack Covaleski, Associate Director for Agency Programs, will
briefly discuss OGE's plans for the regional development program in
the New York region.  Barbara Mullen-Roth, Associate Director for
Education, will discuss OGE's latest educational materials
available to agencies.  Please bring a lunch if you wish.

     These luncheon discussions are free to all agencies.  However,
advance registration is required.  To register, fax a completed
registration form (attached) for the luncheon to OGE no later than
October 1, 1996.  Registration is handled on a first-come basis and
luncheon size is limited to approximately 50 participants. NO
TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. 


Registration forms should be faxed to:

                    Sheila Powers
                    Conference and Training Coordinator
                    FAX Number 202-208-8039

OGE will confirm each person's registration by return fax no later
than one week prior to the luncheon.

     Because you are our primary means for advertising these
luncheons, please circulate this memorandum and the attached
registration forms among your ethics officials as soon as possible.

     If you need additional information, you may contact Ms. Powers
at 202-208-8000, extension 1104 or Rhonda Curtis on extension 1231.