CEREMONIAL APPOINTMENTS

     The President of the United States regularly appoints individuals and committees to represent his office, the United States of America, and the People of the United States at an infinite variety of weddings, funerals, inaugurations, dedications, and other events worldwide.  These are called "Ceremonial Appointments".  The President may or may not accompany the group to the event, depending on its status and importance to the United States.  The President often attends events including Heads of State, Kings and Queens, Popes, and other such occasions.  

     Each delegation has a designated Chairman or other leader, is accompanied by a federal state, often from the State Department, some level of security depending on who is on the delegation, and people who arrange itineraries, accommodations, provide translation services, meals, introductions, medical services, public relations and press services, and scheduling.  Each part of the effort is coordinated with local embassies and consulates if outside the United States.  In short, the government provides the necessary support structure.

     Per diem costs are covered.  Usually these are honorary positions and the members are not paid for their services.  Individuals must provide their own clothing appropriate for the situation.

     A delegation includes people who represent matters related to the event itself.  If a particular national event is being celebration, a prominent member of that National background who is a United States citizen will be included.  If for an agricultural event, a high ranking American from the agricultural community will be involved, and so on.  Usually a part of the delegation rewards big cash contributors to the President's election effort - a reward for supporting the Head of State.  This is an ancient tradition, and helps in the fund raising efforts next time around, too.

     The following delegations are examples of those sent by the President to important events.  The dates of the events and some information about the delegates is included.  More information is often found in the Transparency Data Base.

 
Updated Friday, February 08, 2008 07:12 PM

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Head of Delegation:

The Honorable Mike Johanns, Secretary of Agriculture.

Delegates:

The Honorable Josephine K. Olsen, Deputy Director of the Peace Corps;

Morgan W. Davis, Chairman, Global Strategies for HIV Prevention;

Mary Beth Leonard, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy, Mali;

Steven Phillips, Medical Director, Global Issues and Projects, Exxon Mobil Corporation;