February 8, 1996 DT-96-008 MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials FROM: Barbara A. Mullen-Roth Associate Director for Education SUBJECT: OGE Ethics Training Workshops for 1996 The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has scheduled identical 4-hour ethics training workshops for the following cities: San Antonio, TX - Mar 12 and 13 Norfolk, VA - Apr 02 and 03 New York, NY - Apr 16 and 17 Chicago, IL - Apr 23 and 24 Seattle, WA - May 14 and 15 New Orleans, LA - May 22 and 23 Salt Lake City, UT - Jun 18 and 19 This year's workshop has been totally revamped and formatted to challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond mere case studies. If you are new to the Government ethics area this course is NOT for you. However, OGE is in the process of developing an introductory ethics workshop that is expected to debut later this year. These workshops are free to all agencies. However, advanced registration is required. To register, fax a completed registration form (attached) for the session of your choice to OGE no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled workshop. Registration is handled on a first-come basis and class size is limited to 40 participants per workshop. NO TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. Registration forms should be faxed to: Sheila Powers Conference and Training Coordinator FAX Number: 202-523-1251 OGE will confirm each student's registration by return fax no later than one week prior to the requested workshop. Because you are our primary means for advertising these workshops, please circulate this memorandum and the attached registration forms among your ethics officials as soon as possible. Please note that these training workshops are not intended to be used by agencies in fulfilling the annual ethics training requirement. If you need additional information, you may contact Ms. Powers at 202-523-5757, extension 1104 or Rhonda Curtis at 202-523-5757, extension 1231. Attachments UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS SAN ANTONIO ETHICS WORKSHOP DATES/TIMES: March 12, 1996 (Tue.) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. March 13, 1996 (Wed) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PLACE: General Services Administration Federal Building 727 East Durango Blvd. Conference Room B-406 (4th Flr.) San Antonio, TX 78206 210-229-9317 CONTENT: The workshop focuses on the conflict of interest statutes, standards of conduct and some aspects of financial disclosure. WHO: This workshop was developed for ethics officials familiar with the standards of conduct and conflict of interest statutes. FORMAT: This newly formatted workshop will challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond case studies. REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and fax to OGE before March 4, 1996. U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Sheila Powers 1201 New York Avenue, NW. - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX to: 202-523-1251 CONFIRMATION: A confirmed registration form will be faxed to each registrant at least one week before the course date. ______________________________________________________________________________ United States Office of Government Ethics REGISTRATION FORM SAN ANTONIO ETHICS WORKSHOPS Registrant: Agency: Phone: (Area Code) FAX No.: (Area Code) Please register me for ONE of the following workshops: ( ) Workshop 1: March 12, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ( ) Workshop 2: March 13, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: General Services Administration Federal Building 727 East Durango Blvd. Conference Room B-406 (4th Flr.) San Antonio, TX 78206 210-229-9317 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Sheila Powers, 202-523-1251 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 4, 1996. If you are unable to attend your workshop, please contact Sheila Powers at 202-523-5757, ext. 1104. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (check appropriate items): JOB SERIES: ( ) Attorney ( ) Personnelist ( ) Mgmt Analyst ( ) Other: ETHICS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( ) Written Opinions/Counseling ( ) Financial disclosure process ( ) Training ( ) Administrative actions ( ) Evaluation of ethics program ( ) Agency reports to OGE LENGTH OF TIME IN ETHICS AREA: years PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN ETHICS AREA: % -------------------------------------------FOR OGE USE ONLY----------------- REGISTRATION CONFIRMED: YES NO (Sorry, class full) COMMENTS: SIGNATURE: ______________________(OGE Official) DATE: ________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS NORFOLK ETHICS WORKSHOP DATES/TIMES: April 2, 1996 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. April 3, 1996 (Wed) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PLACE: General Services Administration Federal Building 200 Granby Street Conference Room 237 Norfolk, VA 23510 804-441-3330 CONTENT: The workshop focuses on the conflict of interest statutes, standards of conduct and some aspects of financial disclosure. WHO: This workshop was developed for ethics officials familiar with the standards of conduct and conflict of interest statutes. FORMAT: This newly formatted workshop will challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond case studies. REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and fax to OGE before March 25, 1996. U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Sheila Powers 1201 New York Avenue, NW. - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX to: 202-523-1251 CONFIRMATION: A confirmed registration form will be faxed to each registrant at least one week before the course date. ______________________________________________________________________________ United States Office of Government Ethics REGISTRATION FORM NORFOLK ETHICS WORKSHOPS Registrant: Agency: Phone: (Area Code) FAX No.: (Area Code) Please register me for ONE of the following workshops: ( ) Workshop 1: April 2, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ( ) Workshop 2: April 3, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: General Services Administration Federal Building 200 Granby Street Conference Room 237 Norfolk, VA 23510 804-441-3330 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Sheila Powers, 202-523-1251 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 25, 1996. If you are unable to attend your workshop, please contact Sheila Powers at 202-523-5757, ext. 1104. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (check appropriate items): JOB SERIES: ( ) Attorney ( ) Personnelist ( ) Mgmt Analyst ( ) Other: ETHICS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( ) Written Opinions/Counseling ( ) Financial disclosure process ( ) Training ( ) Administrative actions ( ) Evaluation of ethics program ( ) Agency reports to OGE LENGTH OF TIME IN ETHICS AREA: years PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN ETHICS AREA: % --------------------------------FOR OGE USE ONLY------------------------------- REGISTRATION CONFIRMED: YES NO (Sorry, class full) COMMENTS: SIGNATURE: ______________________(OGE Official) DATE: ________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS NEW YORK ETHICS WORKSHOP DATES/TIMES: April 16, 1996 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. April 17, 1996 (Wed) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PLACE: General Services Administration Jacobs K. Javits Federal Building Training Room 3030 -30th Flr. 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278 212-264-9290 CONTENT: The workshop focuses on the conflict of interest statutes, standards of conduct and some aspects of financial disclosure. WHO: This workshop was developed for ethics officials familiar with the standards of conduct and conflict of interest statutes. FORMAT: This newly formatted workshop will challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond case studies. REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and fax to OGE before April 8, 1996. U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Sheila Powers 1201 New York Avenue, NW. - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX to: 202-523-1251 CONFIRMATION: A confirmed registration form will be faxed to each registrant at least one week before the course date. ______________________________________________________________________________ United States Office of Government Ethics REGISTRATION FORM NEW YORK ETHICS WORKSHOPS Registrant: Agency: Phone: (Area Code) FAX No.: (Area Code) Please register me for ONE of the following workshops: ( ) Workshop 1: April 16, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ( ) Workshop 2: April 17, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: General Services Administration Jacobs K. Javits Federal Building Training Room 3030 -30th Flr. 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278 212-264-9290 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Sheila Powers, 202-523-1251 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 8, 1996. If you are unable to attend your workshop, please contact Sheila Powers at 202-523-5757, ext. 1104. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (check appropriate items): JOB SERIES: ( ) Attorney ( ) Personnelist ( ) Mgmt Analyst ( ) Other: ETHICS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( ) Written Opinions/Counseling ( ) Financial disclosure process ( ) Training ( ) Administrative actions ( ) Evaluation of ethics program ( ) Agency reports to OGE LENGTH OF TIME IN ETHICS AREA: years PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN ETHICS AREA: % ---------------------------------FOR OGE USE ONLY------------------------------ REGISTRATION CONFIRMED: YES NO (Sorry, class full) COMMENTS: SIGNATURE: ______________________(OGE Official) DATE: ________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS CHICAGO ETHICS WORKSHOP DATES/TIMES: April 23, 1996 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. April 24, 1996 (Wed) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PLACE: Internal Revenue Service Midwest Regional Training Center Clemente Room - No. 310 200 West Adams Street Chicago, IL 60606 312-886-4377 CONTENT: The workshop focuses on the conflict of interest statutes, standards of conduct and some aspects of financial disclosure. WHO: This workshop was developed for ethics officials familiar with the standards of conduct and conflict of interest statutes. FORMAT: This newly formatted workshop will challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond case studies. REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and fax to OGE before April 15, 1996. U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Sheila Powers 1201 New York Avenue, NW. - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX to: 202-523-1251 CONFIRMATION: A confirmed registration form will be faxed to each registrant at least one week before the course date. ______________________________________________________________________________ United States Office of Government Ethics REGISTRATION FORM CHICAGO ETHICS WORKSHOPS Registrant: Agency: Phone: (Area Code) FAX No.: (Area Code) Please register me for ONE of the following workshops: ( ) Workshop 1: April 23, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ( ) Workshop 2: April 24, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Internal Revenue Service Midwest Regional Training Center Clemente Room - No. 310 200 West Adams Street Chicago, IL 60606 312-886-4377 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Sheila Powers, 202-523-1251 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 15, 1996. If you are unable to attend your workshop, please contact Sheila Powers at 202-523-5757, ext. 1104. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (check appropriate items): JOB SERIES: ( ) Attorney ( ) Personnelist ( ) Mgmt Analyst ( ) Other: ETHICS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( ) Written Opinions/Counseling ( ) Financial disclosure process ( ) Training ( ) Administrative actions ( ) Evaluation of ethics program ( ) Agency reports to OGE LENGTH OF TIME IN ETHICS AREA: years PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN ETHICS AREA: % ------------------------------FOR OGE USE ONLY------------------------------- REGISTRATION CONFIRMED: YES NO (Sorry, class full) COMMENTS: SIGNATURE: ______________________(OGE Official) DATE: ________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS SEATTLE ETHICS WORKSHOP DATES/TIMES: May 14, 1996 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. May 15, 1996 (Wed) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PLACE: Federal Executive Board Jackson Federal Building Training Room 3086A 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174 206-220-6171 CONTENT: The workshop focuses on the conflict of interest statutes, standards of conduct and some aspects of financial disclosure. WHO: This workshop was developed for ethics officials familiar with the standards of conduct and conflict of interest statutes. FORMAT: This newly formatted workshop will challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond case studies. REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and fax to OGE before May 6, 1996. U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Sheila Powers 1201 New York Avenue, NW. - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX to: 202-523-1251 CONFIRMATION: A confirmed registration form will be faxed to each registrant at least one week before the course date. ______________________________________________________________________________ United States Office of Government Ethics REGISTRATION FORM SEATTLE ETHICS WORKSHOPS Registrant: Agency: Phone: (Area Code) FAX No.: (Area Code) Please register me for ONE of the following workshops: ( ) Workshop 1: May 14, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ( ) Workshop 2: May 15, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Federal Executive Board Jackson Federal Building Training Room 3086A 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174 206-220-6171 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Sheila Powers, 202-523-1251 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 6, 1996. If you are unable to attend your workshop, please contact Sheila Powers at 202-523-5757, ext. 1104. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (check appropriate items): JOB SERIES: ( ) Attorney ( ) Personnelist ( ) Mgmt Analyst ( ) Other: ETHICS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( ) Written Opinions/Counseling ( ) Financial disclosure process ( ) Training ( ) Administrative actions ( ) Evaluation of ethics program ( ) Agency reports to OGE LENGTH OF TIME IN ETHICS AREA: years PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN ETHICS AREA: % -----------------------------------FOR OGE USE ONLY---------------------------- REGISTRATION CONFIRMED: YES NO (Sorry, class full) COMMENTS: SIGNATURE: ______________________(OGE Official) DATE: ________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS NEW ORLEANS ETHICS WORKSHOP DATES/TIMES: May 22, 1996 (Wed) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. May 23, 1996 (Thur) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PLACE: U.S. Customs U.S. Customs House Room 223 423 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-589-2157 CONTENT: The workshop focuses on the conflict of interest statutes, standards of conduct and some aspects of financial disclosure. WHO: This workshop was developed for ethics officials familiar with the standards of conduct and conflict of interest statutes. FORMAT: This newly formatted workshop will challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond case studies. REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and fax to OGE before May 13, 1996. U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Sheila Powers 1201 New York Avenue, NW. - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX to: 202-523-1251 CONFIRMATION: A confirmed registration form will be faxed to each registrant at least one week before the course date. ______________________________________________________________________________ United States Office of Government Ethics REGISTRATION FORM NEW ORLEANS ETHICS WORKSHOPS Registrant: Agency: Phone: (Area Code) FAX No.: (Area Code) Please register me for ONE of the following workshops: ( ) Workshop 1: May 22, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ( ) Workshop 2: May 23, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: U.S. Customs U.S. Customs House Room 223 423 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-589-2157 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Sheila Powers, 202-523-1251 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 13, 1996. If you are unable to attend your workshop, please contact Sheila Powers at 202-523-5757, ext. 1104. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (check appropriate items): JOB SERIES: ( ) Attorney ( ) Personnelist ( ) Mgmt Analyst ( ) Other: ETHICS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( ) Written Opinions/Counseling ( ) Financial disclosure process ( ) Training ( ) Administrative actions ( ) Evaluation of ethics program ( ) Agency reports to OGE LENGTH OF TIME IN ETHICS AREA: years PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN ETHICS AREA: % ----------------------------FOR OGE USE ONLY---------------------------------- REGISTRATION CONFIRMED: YES NO (Sorry, class full) COMMENTS: SIGNATURE: ______________________(OGE Official) DATE: ________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS SALT LAKE CITY ETHICS WORKSHOP DATES/TIMES: June 18, 1996 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 19, 1996 (Wed) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PLACE: General Services Administration Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building Room 2404 - 2nd Flr. 125 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84138 801-524-5260 CONTENT: The workshop focuses on the conflict of interest statutes, standards of conduct and some aspects of financial disclosure. WHO: This workshop was developed for ethics officials familiar with the standards of conduct and conflict of interest statutes. FORMAT: This newly formatted workshop will challenge experienced ethics practitioners with exercises that go beyond case studies. REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please complete the attached registration form and fax to OGE before June 10, 1996. U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Sheila Powers 1201 New York Avenue, NW. - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX to: 202-523-1251 CONFIRMATION: A confirmed registration form will be faxed to each registrant at least one week before the course date. ______________________________________________________________________________ United States Office of Government Ethics REGISTRATION FORM SALT LAKE CITY ETHICS WORKSHOPS Registrant: Agency: Phone: (Area Code) FAX No.: (Area Code) Please register me for ONE of the following workshops: ( ) Workshop 1: June 18, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ( ) Workshop 2: June 19, 1996 -- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: General Services Administration Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building Room 2404 - 2nd Flr. 125 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84138 801-524-5260 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Sheila Powers, 202-523-1251 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 10, 1996. If you are unable to attend your workshop, please contact Sheila Powers at 202-523-5757, ext. 1104. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (check appropriate items): JOB SERIES: ( ) Attorney ( ) Personnelist ( ) Mgmt Analyst ( ) Other: ETHICS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( ) Written Opinions/Counseling ( ) Financial disclosure process ( ) Training ( ) Administrative actions ( ) Evaluation of ethics program ( ) Agency reports to OGE LENGTH OF TIME IN ETHICS AREA: years PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN ETHICS AREA: % --------------------------------FOR OGE USE ONLY------------------------------ REGISTRATION CONFIRMED: YES NO (Sorry, class full) COMMENTS: SIGNATURE: ______________________(OGE Official) DATE: ________________