DT-96-019 April 8, 1996 MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials and Satellite Broadcast Points of Contact FROM: Barbara A. Mullen-Roth Associate Director for Education SUBJECT: Ethics Satellite Training Broadcast The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) in coordination with the Government Alliance for Training and Education (GATE) will conduct interactive ethics training via satellite April 30, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EDT. The training will focus on seeking employment and post-employment and will fulfill the annual ethics training requirement for any employee who is viewing. The attached flier should serve as an easy reference for all pertinent details concerning the broadcast. The trouble line where the broadcast originates, 202-745-6323, and the line at the satellite up-link site, 1-800-368-5034, are available only on the day of the broadcast. For other technical or logistical problems before April 30, 1996, contact Mr. Ed Kronholm, 602-730-1388. The broadcast will originate from Washington, DC, and may be received at any location having down-link facilities. However, if you have employees who are unable to view the broadcast and/or you prefer to use a videotape of the training, contact Ms. Angelique Ewell at OGE, 202-523-5757 ext. 1111 (202-208-8000 ext. 1111 after May 6, 1996), who will provide details for ordering a videotape. Be prepared to tell her the number of videotapes you will need. The cost will range between $5 and $25 per videotape, depending on the total number in the OGE order. Orders must be placed by June 1, 1996. Following the broadcast, please complete the "Satellite Ethics Training Report Form" attached and forward by June 1, 1996, to OGE (FAX 202-523-1251 before May 6, 202-280-8039 after). GATE and OGE are compiling information concerning the total number of viewers and their locations, and the cost saving associated with distance learning. Please report actual numbers of viewers. Compare the cost of training this year via satellite with previous classroom training and report realistic dollar amounts. Your help with these numbers is appreciated. Attachments __________________________________________________________________________ GATE Ethics Training April 30, 1996 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. EDT Coordinates Analog: C Band: Galaxy 3R, Transponder 14, Frequency 39.89, 95 degrees West Ku Band: GStar2, Transponder 5, Frequency 11.974, 125 degrees West Digital: System purchased through FTS 2000 contract, ATT network or DCTN-CDV network that uses Telstar 401 and CLI receivers Coordination Ed Kronholm - 602-730-1388 April 30 Trouble Lines 202-745-6323 at VA Studio 800-368-5034 at Satellite Up-Link ______________________________________________________________________________ Satellite Ethics Training Report Form POC: _____________________________________________ Phone: __________________ FAX: __________________ Agency: __________________________________________ Estimated cost of classroom training: ____________ (Amount you would have spent to train employees counted below) Costs associated with this training: ________ Please identify: ______________________________ Number of Viewers: 11:00 a.m. EST ______________ 2:00 p.m. EST ______________ Location: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Return to: U.S. Office of Government Ethics ATTN: Jo Lee Hazelwood 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 FAX: 202-523-1251