> Reminder --  This discussion with Thelma Askey is a key preparation
> for the upcoming visits of Philippine President Gloria Arroyo and
> Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.  We will also be
> discussing cooperation in other key ASEAN countries.  We have about 5
> seats remaining ... thought you would be interested.  Best, Ernie
> 
> 
> The US-ASEAN Business Council 
> 
> invites you to a 
> 
> Luncheon 
> 
> with
> 
>  The Honorable Thelma Askey
> Director
> U.S. Trade and Development Agency
> 
> Wednesday, October 24, 2001
> 12:30 - 2:00 PM
> 
> St. Regis Hotel
> Chesapeake Room
> 923 16th Street, NW
> Washington, DC 20005
> 
> The US ASEAN Business Council is honored to host The Hon. Thelma
> Askey, the new Director of the US Trade and Development Agency (TDA),
> for a working luncheon on October 24 at the St. Regis Hotel. We are
> pleased to invite members to attend this program. 
> 
> Ms. Askey's agency, TDA, is an important partner of the Council's
> companies operating in Southeast Asia. She will brief members on her
> vision for TDA, and on her outlook for TDA's role in Southeast Asia.
> We will also provide her with specific input on the region, and
> discuss ideas on how to work together in the region. Specifically, we
> are interested in talking about how TDA will implement its new funding
> in Indonesia announced during President Megawati's visit, and review
> ideas about plans for upcoming visits by President Arroyo of the
> Philippines and Prime Minister Thaksin of Thailand. 
> 
> Background on Ms Askey, her team and TDA are available at www.tda.gov
> . We ask that members who wish to raise specific proposals or issues
> identify their desire in the registration form below. 
> 
> Participation fee is $55.00 per person payable by credit card or
> check. Please respond no later than COB October 22, 2001.
> 
> If you plan to attend the Luncheon with Ms. Thelma Askey, please send
> the information requested below to Ms. Putri Alam at fax (202)
> 289-0519 or respond to this e-mail. If you have any questions, please
> phone Esther Chandran at 202 416 6712.
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