Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: Saudi Arabia Assistance

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Cc: Scobey, Margaret (USUN)(New York); TaskForce-1
SUbject: NEA End of Shift Report: Sept 12 Shifl3 (1500 - 2300)
TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9112/05

Shift 3 (1500-2300)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report - S. Sita Sonty
Israel- (1924) Senator Frist's office called H with a constituent complaint, claiming that Israel's contributions
were not listed on the State website. The Executive Summary, which lists Israel's contributions, will be sent to
Senator Frist's office through H.
Jordan - (1600) Mobile Hospitals from Jordan. FEMA and HHS have declined. IfJordan could send-
through AID mission - medical supplies (no drugs) instead, such as first aid kits, USAID will attempt to place,
As of 1600, the plane bringing King Abdullah of Jordan had taken off. TFI still has not received confirmation
from the Jordanian Embassy in Washington accepting the aforementioned compromise.
WCJi~: Michael Singh, Jordan Desk, is discussing this compromise with the Jordanian Embassy.
Notify Lisa in eMS, 7-7640, of outcome.
Saudi Arabia - The Secretary met with the incoming Saudi Ambassador today in New York. The Saudis,
through guidance provided in State 163278, have provided S100,Ooo,OOO in assistance (Riyadh 6305) to an
Aramco subsidiary based in Houston. Aramco is to spend the money to buy relief items and provide them to
NGOs and local governments. The problem they are having now is trying to find ways to spend the money.
Saudis have commented that they are okay with press coverage of this donation.
Riyadh - (1030)Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme For
United Nations Development Organization) for S250k. The check was sent by HRH, Prince Talal Abdul Aziz
Al Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter at the US Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy
of the U.S.A. The funds are intended "for the support of emergency relief and rescue operations targeting
women and children victims of the recent hurricane in the U.S.A." Roger Anderson, Charleston Disbursing
Office is in direct contact with post on instructions to process the check through financial systems.
UNITED STATESDEPARTMENT QF STATE

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Israel
FEMA advises that four generators offered by Israel may no longer be needed. The
generators were in Spain enroute to Israel when Israel offered to send them back to the
US. FEMA had asked for technical information before deciding whether to accept the
offer. Israel Embassy Special Advisor I Iwas expected to B6
call the Task Force with the information by Sunday 9/11. [FEMA's need is for 60 Hz,
150 Kw or larger, 110 or 120-240 volts with adaptors for US plugs.] A decision
regarding whether to accept the offer will be made after] lealls on Sunday. B6
Saudi Arabia .
The 100 million dollar aid offer reported by Embassy Riyadh on 9/07 (Riyadh 6305 on
the Class system) has been added to the Summary of Foreign Assistance Received or
Expected. While no formal acceptance cable has been sent, according to NEAlARPI
Office Director Alan Misenheimer the offer has been discussed in meetings of the
outgoing Saudi ambassador with the President and the Secretary. The offer is
complicated by the fact that the money is not to go directly to the USG, but to an Aramco
Subsidiary based in Houston which would use the money to buy relief items and provide
them to NGOs and local governments. According to Misenheimer, thiS procedure is
likely to change after discussions with the Saudis. "The incoming Saudi ambassador will
present his credentials to the Secretary on Monday, and how.to handle this offer will be
one ofthe topics on the agenda. Misenheimer recommends that no acceptance cable be
sent at this time.
UNITE D STATES DEPARTM ENT OF STATE

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From: eMS TaskForce1 L RELEASED IN P RT
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 1:42 PM
To: PA PO Group
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Subject: FW: Updated Matrix and Exec Summary 2005 09 06 +1300EST
All,
Attached is the most recent matrix of offers of international assistance, as well as

today's Summary of Foreign Offers of Assistance Accepted. In the lat~er file, the entry
for Saudia Arabia reads:
Saudi Arabia $255 million from Aramco
However, it should be: $5 million from Aramco and $250 million from Agfund. Matrix lists
this information accurately_
Of note, we've also received offers of assistance from Iraq ($1 million) and an additional
$500,000 from Japan, bringing Japan's total assistance to-$1-million ($ 200,000 to
American Red Cross and $ 800,000 worth of emergency assistance supply).
Cheers,
Amanda
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Subject: Updated Matrix and Exec Summary 2005 09 06 +1300EST
Intemational OfferSiummary or Foreign.

of AssIst... Offers Acce..•
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW A,UTHORlTY: FRANK TUMM~NIA
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Hart, Geneva R RELEASED IN FULL
From: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 4:50 PM
To: KatrinaWorking Group; 'adam.isles@dhs.gov'; 'andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov';
'carl.maryott@do.treas.gov'; Adams, David R(PPC/DEI)(RRB, 6.08-073);
'Brandon Davisson@omb.eop.gov'; 'elizabeth.Katchka@dhs.gov'; 'michael.hirsch@dhs.gov';
'shorriga@omb.eop.gov'; 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'; 'jp.henderson@associates.dhs.gov';
'jmeline@nsc.eop.gov'; 'John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov'; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C;
Thessin, James H; Bass, John R (OPS); Tyckoski, James E; DeMarcellus, Roland F; Visek,
Richard C; Scalzo. Christopher R
Cc: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston); Millette, James L(Charleston); Schaub, Daniel D(Special
Use Only); Tucker, Kelly J
.SUbject: Cash Donation Report Update - 09 29 05
Attachments:
The attached Includes sensitive Information· please do not fOl.Ward.
Attached pleasefind the Cash Donation ReportIncluding cash commitments to and receipts oy USG as of 09 29 05.
Summaryof changes since last report (09 28 05):
• Deleted Macedonia$300,000 • offer did not materialize

• Deleted Morocco $500,000 • donationwent to Red Cross, not USG
• Added receipt of Senegal $100,000
• Corrected Saudi offer to $100,000,000
• Corrected Ghana offer to $100,000
• Corrected Botswana offer to $100,000
• Confirmed Kenya $102,409- went to BushClinton, notUSG. Not reported on the enacned.
In progress:
• Confirmingif Indonesia $25k was private or govt to govt.
Thanks,
Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group
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From: CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-OITF)
Sent: . Friday, September 16, 20058:46 PM .
To: CMS TaskForce1Q; Katrina Working Group; Christenson, Richard A:, Fox, Stephen R
(NEAlRA); Gutherie, Peter A; Heinemann, Thomas B
Cc: DeBell, Georgia J (NEAlSAlEX); Walker, Steven C (NEAlARPI); Shukan, Brian W; Shukan,
Brian W; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: WRAP UP from Katrina Working Group: NEA and SA
One additionlll Per Dick Christenson, the Maldives cable will have to wait until Monday.
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From: CMS TaskForce1Q
sent: Friday, September 16, 20058:39 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Christenson, RIchard Ai Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA); Guther1e, Peter A; Heinemann, Thomas B
Cc: DeBell, Georgia J (NEA/SA/eQi Walker, Steven C (NEA/ARPI); Shukan, Brian W; Shukan, Brfan W; TaskForce-1
Subject: WRAP UP from Katrina Working Group: NEA andSA
NEA: During the last TF shift, acceptance cables were sent to UAE, Tunisia, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority.
The Saudi cable was held by the Task force director.
SA: NEPAL See the message below from Charleston, giving instructions for depositing funds for Katrina relief.
Based on this, the acceptance cable went today.
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From: Anderson, Roger W(Olarieston)
sent: Friday, september 16, 20053:03 PM
. To: O1S TaskForcelQ
Cc: Gaspl, Maureen J(Olarieston)i Booth, William J(Charieston)
Subject: RE: Donatlon From Katmandu
Paul,
No problem accepting, the SWIFT BIC answer is simple. IF Rastriya Banijiya Bank needs to use a
SWIFT BIC. it's to get the money to and through their correspondent bank that has a relationship with
the U S Federal Reserve. The Department would not know this bank number. PBB should.
The Federal reserve system runs off the data provided to post to transact
these U.S. Dollar transfers below. \
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These data must be provided in the wire transfer from the correspondent bank to the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Roger
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From: eMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-ofTF)
sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 1:58 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Olarleston)
cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: Donatlon From Katmandu .
Here is what it says ~ Quote: HMGN has pledged USD $25,000 to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. HMGN
requests that Dept please provide the "SWIFT BIC" code in order to transfer the funds. Post requests Washington
to provide guidance on whether to accept the donation and provide the code for funds transfer that we will then
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pass on to HMGN.
We understand HMGN established an account at the Rastriya Banijiya'Bank (PBB) for Nepalis to make
contributions for Katrina hurricane relief efforts. A number of private individuals, businesses, and chambers of
commerce have contributed to the account. At this time HMGN would like to transfer the USD 25000 only. End.
quote.
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from: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
sent: Friday, 5eptember 16,20051:46 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelQ
Subject: RE: Donation From Katmandu
Paul,
Katmandu 2047 not received at US OFFICE ~SC CHARLESTON. Can you provide specifics of
that cable and I can review quickly.
Roger
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from: CMS TasI<Fora!lQ(S/ES-ofTF)
5ent: Friday, september 16, 2005 1:43 PM
1'0: Anderson, Roger W(Olal1eston)
Cc: TaslcForce-l
Su~ect: Donation From Katmandu
... Task Force was directed by RM to notify you ofgovemment cash donations - please take note of
Katmandu 2047. The Nepalese govt pledged $25000. They want to transfer the funds from an account
established at the Rastriya Banijiya Bank.
We are shutting down the Task Force but want to get an acceptance cable sent out ASAP. Please give
the go-ahead if you can by 15:00. We assume there is no problem and will prepare an acceptance cable
awaiting your response.
Thank you! Paul Blankenship
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From: Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20056:37 PM
To: CMS TaskForce3B; Katrina Working Group
Cc: Gomez, Heidi N; SE5-0 CMS
SUbject: RE: Summary of ForeignAssistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov'!
I note that this spreadsheet does 'not include the Saudi pledge of $100,000,000 or the
(hon-public) Omani pledge of $5 million. I believe .there maybe other Gulf pledges not
reflected here.
Steve Fox
Deputy Director, NRA/RA
Office of Regional Affairs
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of ·State
Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
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More guidance to field.

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Subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 163279
1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must ensure that our appreciation for their
generosity and support continues to be expressed clearly and publicly. As delivery of
assistance from specific countries is confirmed, embassies are to make public statements
.to the government, in the media and in other appropriate venu~s thanking donors for their
help at this critical time. Statements should be coordinated with host governments to
avoid possible misunderstandings or preemption of donor country announcement.
2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attaChed list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.
3. The Hurricane Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.
4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance. Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
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to stay informed as to the recovery efforts in the disaster region.
5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT
COUNTRY FOREIGN OFFERS
Afghanistan $100,000 cash

Armenia $100,000 cash
Australia $7.6 million cash
Azerbaijan $500,000 cash
Bahamas $50,000 cash
Bahrain $5 million cash
Bangladesh $1 million cash
Belgium Med/logistics teams to Red Cross
Canada 2 helos, 32-person rescue team, Air
Canada evacuation flights, medical
supplies
China $5.1 million cash and relief supplies
Djibouti $50,000 cash
Finland 3 logisticians to Red Cross
France Tents, tarps, MREs, water treatment
supplies
Gabon $500,000 check
Georgia $50,000 check
Germany MREs and high speed pumps
Greece Cruise ships, private offer
ICRC Web-based tracing system
India $5 million cash
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Tents, medical supplies
Japan $1,000,000 cash, generators, tents,
Blankets, bottled water
Kuwait $400 million in oil',' $100'iTiillion cash
Maldives $25,000 cash ., .
Mexico Bedding, MREs, baby care'items;
personal hygiene kits
NATO Coordinating European assistance offers
Norway $1.54 million in relief sUPPlies
Organization of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramco; $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela up to $1 million to Red Cross
6. Minimize considered.
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From: Isles, Adam [Adam.lsles@dhs.govl
Sent: Wednesday, September 28,20055:25' PM
To: Harris, Michelle F; Katrina Working Group; adam.isles@dhs.gov; andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov;
car1.maryott@do.treas.gov; Adams, David R(PPC/DEI)(RRB, 6.08-073);
Brandon_Oavisson@omb.eop.gov; elizabeth. Katchka@dhs.gov; Michael Hirsch;
shorriga@omb.eop.gov; sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov; Henderson, John; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov;
John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C; Thessin, James H; Bass, .
John R (OPS); Tyckoski, James E; DeMarcellus, Roland F; Visek, Richard C; Scalzo, Christopher R
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Millette, James L(Charleston); Schaub, Daniel D(Special Use
Only)
SUbJect: RE: Cash Donation Report Update - 09 29 05
We'd heard Saudi was $100MM, not $100K
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sent: Wednesday, september 28, 2005 5:15 PM

To: Katrina Working GrouPi 'adam.isJes@dhs.gov'; 'andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov'i 'carl.maryott@do.treas.gov';·
Adams, David R(PPCjDEI)(RRB, 6.08-073); 'Brandon_Davisson@omb.eop.gov'; 'elizabeth.Katchka@dhs.gov';
Michael Hirsch; 'shorriga@omb.eop.gov'; 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'; 'jp.henderson@associates.dhs.gov';
'jmeline@nsc.eop.gov'; 'John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov'; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C;.Thessin, James Hi
Bass, John R (OPS); Tyckoski, James E; DeMarcellus, Roland F; Visek, Richard C; SCalzo, Christopher R
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Millette, James L(Charleston); SChaub, Daniel D(Special Use Only)
Subject: cash Donation Report Update - 09 29 05·
The attached includes sensitive information - please do not forward.
. Attached please find the Cash Donation Report including cash commitments to and receipts by USG as of 0929
05.
Summary of changes since last report (09 22 05):
• Removed Australia $7.6M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG

• Removed Ireland $1M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG; note donation was euros, not USD
• Removed Lithuania $12,200 ~ offer didn't materialize
• Added receipt of Rwanda $100,000
• Added receipt of Nepal $25,000
In progress:
• Confirming if Indonesia $25k was private or govt to govt.

• Confirming if Kenya donated $100k to Bush Clinton only or $100k to Bush Clinton only plus 7,650,000
Kenyan shillings (USD $102,409) to USG.
Thanks,
Michelle Harris
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Israel
FEMA advises that four generators offered by Israel may no longer be needed. The
generators were in Spain enroute to Israel when Israel offered to send them back to the
US. FEMA had asked for technical information before deciding whether to accept the
offer. Israel Embassy Special Advisor I /was expected to B6
call the Task Force with the information by Sunday 9/11. [FEMA's need is for 60 Hz,
150 Kw or larger, 110 or 120-240 volts with adaptors for US plugs.] A decision'
regarding whether to accept the offer will be made after Kaufman calls on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia
The 100 million dollar aid offer reported by Embassy Riyadh on 9/07 (Riyadh 6305 on
the Class system) has been added to the Summary of Foreign Assistance Received or
Expected. While no formal acceptance cable has been sent, according to NEA/ARPI
Office Director Alan Misenheimer the offer has been discussed in meetings. of the
outgoing Saudi ambassador with the President and the Secretary. The offer is
complicated by the fact that the money is not to go directly to the USG, but to an Aramco
Subsidiary based in Houston which would use the money to buy relief items and provide
them to NGOs and local governments. According to Misenheimer-this procedure is
'! " . likely to change after discussions with the Saudis. The incoming Saudi ambassador wilL;;, ,
will
present.his credentials to the Secretary on Monday, and how to handle this offer bet;'.
one of the topics on the agenda Misenheimer recommends that no acceptance cable be
sentatthis time.

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NEA/RA:'SFOX OFDA: TSTITT L: THEINEMANN
IMMEDIATE RIYADH
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT, PREL, US, SA
SUBJECT:TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM SAUDI ARABIA
REFS: RIYADH 006457
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2, 4, and

5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

the Arab Gulf Program for the United Nations Development
Organization (AGFUND) assistance offers for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Riyadh should deliver the points in para
4 at the highest appropriate level.
3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

not mean immediate transport of the assistance. Post and
host government should work with USAID/~FDALogistics
team.
4. (SBU) Talking points for use with AGFUND:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer

of assistance from the AGFUND in the aftermath'of
Hurricane Katrina.
The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.

Government emergency response authorities continue to
determine what is required most urgently to meet the
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immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's

impact.
We accept your generous offer in the amount of $250,000

and, on behalf of the United States Government and all
Americans, we thank you for this assistance.
Your government may transmit funds, in U.s. dollars,

via wire transfer using the following information:
ABA Routing Number: B2

Beneficiary Bank: 'TREAS NYC.
Beneficiary Name: 19000001
Amount: Approximately $250,000
Contributor Name: Government of Saudi Arabia
The donation should be in U.s. dollars rather than

foreign currency to prevent difficulties with the
transmittal of funds. If your government 'is unable to
make a U.S. dollar denominated transfer, 'the Embassy will
provide further instructions on making contributions in
local currency.
-- To ensure that the donation is properly tracked and

acknowledged, we ask that you convey the above information
to the Embassy once the transfer is initiated.
End points.
5. (IF APPLICABLE) Action request for Post: Please

provide the Hurricane Katrina Task Force, preferably via
front-channel cable, with:
-- Name and contact information of AGFUND point of contact

- preferably English-speaking.
--Name and contact info of Post~s point of contact.on this

matter.
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SUBJECT: TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

REFS: RIYADH 006457
1. (SBU) This is an action request '-- see paras 2, 4, and

5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

Organization (AGFUND) assistance offers for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Riyadh should deliver the points in para
4 at the highest appropriate level.
3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

not mean immediate transport of the assistance.· Post and
host government should work with USAID/OFDA Logistics
team.
The U.S. Governmerit is grateful for th~ generous offer

of assistance from the AGFUND in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina.
The s~tuation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.

Government emergency response authorities continue 'to
determine what is required most urgently to meet the
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immedi~te needs of those suffering from the hurricane's

impact.
We accept your generous offer in the amount of $250,000

and, on behalf. of the United States Government and all
Americans, we thank you for this assistance.
Your government may transmit funds, in U.S. dollars,

ABA Routing Number: B2

Beneficiary Bank: TREA$ NYC
Beneficiary Name: 1900000,1
Amount: Approximately $250,000
The donation should be in U.S. dollars rather' than

foreign currency to prevent difficulties with the
transmittal of funds. If your government is unable to
make a U.S. dollar denominated transfer, the Embassy will
provide further instructions on making contributions in
local currency.
-- To ensure that the donation is properly tracked and

acknowledged, we ask that you convey the above information
to the Embassy once the transfer is initiated.
End points.
5. (IF APPLICABLE) Action request for Post: Please

provide the Hurricane Katrina Task Force, preferably via

--Name and contact info of Post's point of contact on this

matter.
yy
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Mayer, PaulO
Sent: Tuesday. September 06, 2005 6:20 PM .
To: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator; CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator
Cc: CMS TaskForce1-Director .
Subject: FW: TFUS01 Hurricane Katrina Task Force SitRep 009 (U)
Importance: High
Folks,
Could someone get in touch with Julie to square this away?
Thanks. -- Paul
PaulO. Mayer
Senior Watch Officer
S/ES-O, Room 7516
Phone: (202) 647-1512

Fax: (202) 647-1811
Unclass email: MaverPO@state.gov
Classified email: MayerPO@state.sgov.gov
From: Reside, Julie M

sent: Tuesday, September 06,20056:14 PM
. To: Mayer, PaulO
Subject: RE: TFUSOI Hurricane Katrina Task Force SitRep 009 (U)
Paul-
1understand the Saudi Arabia offers are rather less than $250M.
I
$5 million (from ARAMCO) and

$ 250,000 (FromAgfund, three zeroes fewer than originally recorded in the list of offers)
Julie
From: Mayer, PaulO

-sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 4:52 PM
To: SES-O_TFSitreps
Subject: TFUS01 Hurricane Katrina TaskForce SitRep 009 (U)
UNCLASSIFIED
« OLE Object: Microsoft Draw 98 Drawing»
SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 009

HURRICANE KATRINA TASK FORCE
1530 EDT Tuesday, September 06, 2005
1
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino J
From: Bass, John R RELEASED IN FULL

Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:46 AM
To: Welch, C David(Main State); Thomas, Harry K; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Dibble, Elizabeth L
(NEA/FO)(Main State); Embrey, Edgar L; Gray, Gordon (NEA/FO)(Main State); Misenheimer,
Alan G (NEA/ARPI)(Main State)
Cc: CMS TaskForce 1C-Coordinator; Chacon, Arnold A, Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
Subject: RE: Saudi Donation
Tf providing gary now with details on gov-to-gov should they choose that route
From: Welch, C David

sent: Tuesday, September 06,2005 11:46 AM
To: Thomas, Harry K(S/ES); Bass, John R(S/ES-O); 'CMSTaskForcel-Director'; Dibble, Elizabeth L (NEA/FO); Embrey, Edgar l; Gray,
Gordon (NEA/FO); Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)
Cc: 'CMS TaskForcelC-COOrdinator'; Chacon, Arnold A(S/ES); Hembree, Eric L (RM/BP)
Subject: RE: saudi Donation
fyi: saudi charge here, rihab rnassoud, said that the king decided on this yesterday. the announcement should be
forthcoming soon. massoud thought that they would use the same route for the donation as for an earlier $5m
announcement, i.e. thru the aramco-texaco joint venture in the u.s.
-----Original Message-····
From: Thomas, Harry K
sent: Tuesday, september 06, 2005 11:30 AM
To: Bass, John R; CMSTaskForcel-Director; Welch, C David(Maln State); Dibble, Elizabeth l (NEA/FO)(Main Stale); Embrey, Edgar
l
Cc: CMSTaskForcelC-Coordinator; O1acon, Arnold A; Hembree, Eric l(RM/BP)
Subject: saudi Donation
John/David/Eileen: Just got off the phone with Gary Grappo in Riyadh. Saudis are likely to announce a donation of
100 million USD to the Bush Clinton Relief Fund today. They may choose to give a donation government to
government. I told Gary that the Secretary is meeting Bandar this afternoon and we would like to have confirmation
prior to that meeting. .
John/Eileen: Pis. tell Gary via e-mail how the Saudis can donate funds to the Bush Clinton effort or the USG soonest.
Thanks. .
Harry

1
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLAS.SIFIED
lTNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1 Q

Sent: Monday, September 12, 20056:51 AM
To: CMS TaskForce 1D-DepCoordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: NEAstatusrep091205 - shift 1
Saudi Arabia - The Secrelary is meeting with the incoming Saudi Ambassador today at 1740L in New York. The Saudis
have offered $100,000,000 in assistance, and the Secretary's talking points for the meeting include thanking the Saudis for
their gift. We have very little information on the specifics of the Saudi offer, and our Embassy in Riyadh is working on
obtaining more information concerning the Saudi pledae, . .

1
DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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uNCLASSIFIED
Thessin, James H
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director(S/ES-OITF)

Sent: Wednesday, Seplember 14, 2005 8:04 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: Hembree, Eric L; Thessin, James H
Cc: SES-O CMS B2
SUbject: FW: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrinal ISSUE OF EMBASSY HAVING
ACCEPTED MONEY FROM NGO FOR AN NGO
Pis see cable attached. Problem is how to record this properly. Post did not, as per guidance, wait until Task Force
approved the donation.
-----Original Message----- ,
From: Lauritsen, William E(Riyadh)
Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 5:55 AM
To: Butowsky, Brent J(Charleston)
Cc: McKelvey, owayneT(Charleston); Mayrant, Mildred I(Charleston); BFSC Post Support Desk(Bangkok); Anderson, Roger
W(Charleston); Rlaz, Rumana(Rlyadh); cameo, Randy C(Charleston); Bordh;!y, Donna; Angle, Eileen; Ivy, Richard J(Charleston);
Booth, William J(Charleston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok); Oribello, Victoria M(Riyadh); Khan, Asif M(Riyadh); Quinzio, Thomas
J(Bangkok); Levo, qlvin D(Bangkok); Einhorn, Norman S(Bangkok); Sirinirund, Wanpen A(Bangkok); Mccauley, Brian(Bangkok);
Danies,Joel D; Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok); Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PA/IGA); TaskForce-l; Hussey, Dawn(Charleston)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of HUrricaneKatrina
Brent,
Thanks for your quick reply. FSC Bangkok sent us an updated reference file and we were abl~ to process the check
through the PCC.
See cable below:
UNCLASSIFIED RIYADH 00006457

VZCZCXYZ0029
00 RUEHWEB
DE RUEHRH #6457 2561136

ZNR UUUUU ZZH
o 131136Z SEP 05
FM AMEMBASSY RIYADH
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 9685
RUEHFSC/USOFFICE FSC CHARLESTON 1258
RUEHTB/USOFFICE FSC BANGKOK 0332
BT
UNCLAS RIYADH 006457
DEPARTMENT FOR KATRINA TASK FORCE, NEA/ARP AND RM/FPRA/FPMC,

CHARLESTON FOR RM/GFS/F, BANGKOK FOR FSC/USDO
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: EAID, PREL, ECON, AEMR, KPAO, CASC, MARR, SOCI, ABUD,
AFIN, AMGT, SA
SUBJECT: $250,000 DONATION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS.
REF: STATE 164963
1. Post has received a $250,000 donation from the AGFUND

(the Arab Gulf Program for the United Nations Development
Organization) for the relief of Hurricane Katrina victims.
This contribution was made directly to the Embassy in Riyadh·
and a check given to Ambassador Oberw~tter for the above
amount. The following letter addressed to H.E. Mr. James C.
Oberwetter was enclosed:

1
DATE/CASE 10: 07 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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lTNCLASSIFIED
. Excellency,
with the spirit to supporting emergency relief and
rehabilitation efforts to women arid children afflicted by
the recent hurricane in the United States of America, the
Arab Gulf Program for the United Nations Development
Organizations (AGFUND) has decided to donate an amount of
US$ 250,000 (Two Hundred Fifty Thousand), as assistance to
children victims of this disaster to enhance the emergency
rescue operations.
Please find attached herewith a cheque made in the name of

the Embassy, receipt of which kindly acknowledge.
With my best regards,

Talah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
2. Check was deposited with Embassy cashier and the

following fiscal da~a was credited:
USD 250,000-1 _ B2
3. Post requests that these funds be distributed to
appropriate charitable organization, as stipulated by the
donor, as soon as possible. Please advise post as soon as
possible of receipt of funds so we may inform donor.
4. Action Request: The donor stipulated that the money

should be used for "the support of emergency relief and
rescue operations targeting women and children victims of
the hurricane. It
OBERWETTER
BT
#6457
NNNN
Thanks everyone for looking into ths.
William E. Lauritsen
Financial Management Officer
U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
·····Original Message-····
From: Butowsky, BrentJ
sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 10:42 PM
To: Lauritsen, William E(Riyadh)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant, Mildred I; BFSC Post Support Desk(Bangkok)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of HurricaneKatrina
Hello William, I'm just following up to make sure everything is clear. If yes, the CFSG.Support Desk will close this
trouble ticket that is currently tracking the issue.
Thanks
Brent
----OrigInal Message----
From: lauritsen, William E
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:44 PM
2
UNCLASSIFIED
. :
UNCLASSIFIED
:; To: Butowsky, BrentJ(Charleston)
Ce: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Mayrant, MildredI(Charleston); BFSC PostSupport Desk(Bangkok)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Thanks. We'll look into this tomorrow.
. Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:36 PM
. Ce: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant, MildredI; BFSC PostSUpport Desk(Bangkok)
subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane KatJina
It is ok to tell the donor that the contribution was made to the Katrina Relief Fund. The instructons are in the
below cable. Refer to paragraph #6 for details. Confirmation/reciept of the collection can be provided after
the transcaction is processed at the FSC.. You do not need to provide the information that I requested in my
earlier email - that information only needs to be provided to us if the donation comes from a foreign govt.
Hope this is clear now. .
« File: (UN) SECSTATE 164963»
----Original Message-----
From: Lauritsen, William E
sent: . Monday, september 12, 2005 12:22 PM ..
To: Butowsky, BrentJ(Olarleston)
Ce: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Mayrant, MildredI(Charleston)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donatlon to the victims of Hurricane KatJina
This is not from a government. It's from a NGO. Check is already in possession of Embassy.
-----Original Message--
From: Butowsky, Brent J
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant, Mildred I
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victfms'of Hurricane Katrina
Hello William, please see the below cable that provides instructions for donations contributing to the
Hurricane Relief Fund. .
Instructions for all collections processed from a foreign government to the U.S. government:
Post is required to send the following information to the CFSC Post Support Desk box
(deskps@state.gov)
• Donating government
• Voucher number
• Amount of donation
• Date that the transaction was processed
• Fiscal data used on the transaction
This information should be a subset of information already retained by post as required in SECSTATE
164963. .
« File: Secstate 164963, Katrina donations, Sep7 200S.txt»

Make sure the donor designates on the Memo tine of the check that the funds are designated to a
specific fund - i.e. The Katrina Relief Fund.
Let me know if you have any specific questions.
Thanks,
Brent Butowsky
RM/GFS Post Support Desk
-_··-Original Message----·
From: Hussey, Dawn
3
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Sent: Monday, September 12, 200~ 10:25 AM
To: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant; Mildred I
Cc CFSC Post Support Desk
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane'Katrina
-·-·-Original Message--···
From: McKelvey, DwayneT
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 10:03 AM
To: Hussey, Dawn; Mayrant, Mildred I
Subject: FW: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
Here is a donation that has been sent to Riyadh the Embassy has questions Please advise
Thanksl
_·_·-Original Message-••••
To: Angle, Eileen(Arlington)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok)
Subject: $250,000 donation to the victims of.Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme For
United Nations Development organization) for $250,000. This check was sent by HRH,
Prince Talal Abdul Aziz AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter here at the
Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy of the U.S.A. The funds are intended "for
the support of emergency relief and rescue operations targeting women and children victims
of the recent hurricane in the U.S.A."
1) Do we deposit this check in accordance with the Email instructions sent by "to discuss
worldwide and integrated Regional Financial systems (RFMS):' subject "(BFSC) Instructions
. for the Processing collections for donations to Benefit Victims of the Hurricane Katrina" dated
September 7, 2005? Are there other subsequent guidelines?
. .
2) How do we acknowledge this contribution to the Department? Do we send in a cable? To
who? What information do you need?
3) Who do we tell donor the contribution was made to?
William E:Lauritsen
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
4
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UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From:
Sent:
McCarthy, Deborah A
Monday, September 19, 2005 8:55 AM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Bass. John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
SUbject: FW: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donanons-Gov't to GOy'tJ KATRINA
Attachments:
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cash_donatlons-9_
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to_9_0S_0916....
FYI
From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Monday, September 19,2005 8:24 AM
To: Thomas, Harry K
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov't! KATRINA
This is what Task Force prepared COB Friday. Note footnotes that monetization of Kuwaiti
oil not included, the $lOOMM from Saudi Arabia (I am not sure why) and the 10MM from Oman
which is not publicly recorded anywhere. The total therefore would probably be in the
range of $860MM. We will update this today~
From: Harris, Michelle F

Sent: Monday, september 19, 2005 8:18 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Subject: "Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov't
Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Bureau of Administration
202-647-4461

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE 10: 24 OCT 2006 200503991
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NEA/RA: SFOX OFDA: TSTIrT L: PGUTHRIE
IMMEDIATE RIYADH
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, ASEC,CASC, EAID, AMGT, PREL, US, SA
SUBJECT: TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM SAUDI ARABIA'
REFS: RIYADH 006457
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2 and 5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG.reaction to

Organization (AGFUND) assistance for Hurricane Katrina.
Embassy Riyadh should deliver the points in para 3 at the
highest appropriate level.
3. (SBU) Talking points for use with AGFUND: .!

I
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous !

assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina from the
AGFUND in the amount of $250,000.
The USG has received an outpouring of support from

many nations and international orqanizations. On behalf

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUM MINI A
DATE/CASE In: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED 2
4. For Post: To confirm: the donation has been

transmitted in U.S. dollars, via wire transfer using the
following information:
. ABA Routing Number: ·0210-3000-4

Beneficiary Bank: TREAS NYC
Amount: $250,000
,
5. Action request: Please provide the Hurricane Katrina
Task Force, preferably via front-channel cable, with:

--Name and contact info of Post's point of contact on this

matter.
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lTNCLASSIFIED
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Shukan, Brian W RELEASED IN FULL
From: Shukan, Brian W
Sent: Monday, October 03,200512:15 PM
To: Raddant, Susan K
SUbject: RE: NEED RAPID INFO ON SENSITIVITIES TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONS TO
USG INTO A SPECIAL ACCT .
I've added references to the two cables sent for Saudi donations.
From: Raddant, Susan K
sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 9:45 AM
To: NEA-ARPI-DL
Subject: FW: I\IEED RAPID INFO ON sensmvrnss TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONSTO USG INTO A
SPEGAL ACCT
Importance: High
All,
Please take a look at the Katrina matrix this morning and make sure your countries are properly represented. Steve
has asked to have this by 1:00. so I would appreciate word back from Deskoffs before you head to lunch. Thanks!
Susan
From: Walker, Steven C (NEA/ARPI)

sent: Monday, October 03,20058:33 AM
To: Raddant, Susan K .
Subject: FW: NEED RAPID INFO ON SENSmVmES TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONS TO USG INTO A
SPECIAL ACCT ' .
Importance:. High
Per my note (computer had frozen earlier). Thanks for updating this. sw

8
DATE/CASE 10: 08 FEB 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)

Sent: Friday, September 30,2005 12:19 PM
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Walker, Steven C (NEA/ARPI) .
,Subject: RE: NEED RAPID INFO ON SENSrnVrnES TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONS TO USG INTO A
SPECIAL ACCT
Importance: High
Deborah,
Steve will forward to you, separately, our best current info on status of current transfers by countries in the ARPI
region,
On the question of whether transferring funds, once received. to an interest-bearing account, I do not foresee any
problem from the donor countries in the ARPI region. It is simply a sound accounting practice.
Regards,
AGM
From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)

Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:51 AM
To: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)
Subject: FW: NEED RAPID INFO ON ssssrnvrnes TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONS TO USG INTO A
SPECIAL ACCT
Not sure if Gordon is in.
From: Mccarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Friday, september 30,2005 8:32AM
To: Gray, Gordon (NEA/FO) ,
Subject: FW: NEED RAPID INFO ON SENSmVrnES TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONS TO USG INTO A
SPECIAL ACcr
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
·'
Gordon, I just met with M. I sent this message out last night and I am not sure if Elizabeth Cheney is in. Besides
sensitivies, M also wants to know when we can expect the large cash transfers. Do we have any idea?
From: Mccarthy,. Deborah A

To: Scalzo, Christopher R; Dent, Lynwood M; Moore, Elizabeth E
Subject: FW: NEED RAPID INFO ON sessrnvmes TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONS TO USG INTO A
SPECIAL xccr
FYI

To: Cheney, Elizabeth L (NEA); Volker, Kurt D; Stephens, D Kathleen; camp, Donald A (SNFO)
Subject: NEED RAPID INFO ON sENsmvrnEs TO MOVING KATRINA CASH DONATIONS TO USG INTO A SPEOAL
ACCT
The following countries have transferred monies to the USG for Katrina relief. We now have a total of $113MM in a
State Account. We expect a total of over 800MM. The interagency would like to move the 113MM immediately to an
interest bearing account. Please let me know if that would cause any problem for the following nations. The interest
earned Will, as I understand, be added to the funds for Katrina.
Afghanistan 100K
. Bahrain 5MM
Bangladesh 1MM
Brunei 5MM
China 5MM
Gabon 500K
Malia 12K
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
. Nepal 25K
Rwanda 100K
Senegal 100K
UAE 100MM
The interagency is still working on use of the funds.
We expect further donations from some of your countries, notably Kuwait. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Nigeria. Their
donations will total an estimated 701MM. Pis advise if there is any concern regarding transferring those funds to an
interest bearing account. Many thanks.
Deborah McCarthy
Director
Katrina Working Group.
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Bentes, Julianna W RELEASED IN PART LT ~ gS
From: Gutherie, Peter A B 1, l.4(D).
To: Visek, Richard C
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov't
From: Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA)(NEA/RA)

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:38 PM
Cc: Gomez, Heidi N; SES-O_CMS
Subject: RE: Summaryof Foreign Assistance: cash Donations-Gov'tto Gov't
I note that this spreadsheet does not include the Saudi pledge of $100,000,000 or thJ'l'lIl!"' ....,j Bl
I I' believe there may be other Gulf pledges not reflected hlfe.
Steve Fox;
Deputy Director, NEAlRA
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of State
Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
From: CMS TaskForce3B(S/ES-O{TF)

sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:31 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
SUbject: Summary of Foreign Assistance: cash Donations-Gov'tto Gov't
Per L, Taiwan is outside of the matrix as it is not consldered a government.
Heidi

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From: Shukan,Brian W B 1, 1.4(B), 1.4(D)

Sent: Tuesday, November 22,20056:15 PM
To: Raddant. Susan K
Cc: Walker, Steven C (NEAlARPI)
SUbject: Saudi Katrina assistance
Below is an update I received on the $100 million donation that Saudi Arabia gave for
katrina assistance through Aramco's U.S. subsidiary:
Aramco services has been workin individual ro'ects to disburse the funds that
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This is separate from the $5. million check to the Red Crass from Saudi Refining Inc., one
of our subsidiaries .
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From: Shukan, Brian W B 1, l.4(D)
Sent: Thursday. December 08,2005 9:47 AM
To: 'Bosch, David D'; 'Moore, John M (Jack)'
Cc: Johnson, Jahaan K
Subject: RE: Katrina assistance
Gentlemen,
I am being asked again for an update on this. Is the information below still valid?
Thanks,
Brian
From: Bosch, David D [mailto:David.Bosch@aramcoservices.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:09 PM .
To: Shukan, Brian W
Cc: Moore, John M (Jack)
Brian,
Yes ASC has been working on many individual pro-;ects to di'sburse the funds that were
gifted from the Kingdom. I
Bl
This is of course separate from the $5 million check to the Red Cross from Saudi Refining
Inc., one of our subsidiaries.
Regards.
David
From: Shukan, Brian W [mailto:ShukanBW@state.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:34' PM
To: Bosch, David 0; Moore, John M (Jack)
Subject: Katrina assistance
David/Jack,
The Secretary's office is looking for an update on Katrina assistance.

Could you let me know whether (or to what extent) Aramco Services has disbursed the Saudi
assistance?
Thanks,
Brian
Brian W. Shukan
NEA/ARPI
Saudi Arabia Desk Officer
Tel. 202-647-7550

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To: 'Bosch, David D'
Cc: 'Moore, John M (Jack)'
Thanks. I appreciate the update.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Brian
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From: Bosch, David D [mailto:David.Bosch@aramcoservices.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:09 PM
To: Shukan, Brian W
Cc: Moore, John M (Jack)
Brian,
Yes ASC has been working on many individual projects to disburse the funds that were
gifted from the Kingdom. I I
Bl
.a a t y,
This is of course separate from the $5 million check to the Red Cross from Saudi Refining
Inc., one of our subsidiaries.
Regards.
David
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:34 PM
To: Bosch, David D; Moore, John M (Jack)
Subject: Katrina assistance
David/Jack,
The secretary's office is looking for an update on Katrina assistance.

Could you let me know whether (or to what extent) Aramco Services has disbursed the Saudi
assistance?
Thanks,
Brian
Brian W. Shukan
NEA/ARPI
Saudi Arabia Desk Officer
Tel. 202-647-7550

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From: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAlARPI) B6, B 1, 1.4(D)
Sent: .Friday, September 09,200512:44 PM
To: Gray, Gordon (NEAlFO)
Cc: Walker, Steven C (NENARPI); Smyth, L Reece (NEAlARPI); Shukan, Brian W
Subject: RE: Foreign Offers of Assistance Summary Sheet & Matrix, 9/9/05, 1030 EDT
GG,
I just discussed the matrix with Jason (in the TF today) before returning and see ina vour messaae. TF has the erroneous
belief that SAG wants its pledge of $100m to remain confidential. That is wrong,. I
Bl
From: Gray, Gordon (NEA/FO)

Sent: Friday, September 09,200511:07 AM
To: Smyth, L Reece (NEA/ARPI)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); Walker, Steven C (NENARPI)
Subject: FW: Foreign Offers of Assistance Summary Sheet & Matrix, 9/9/05, 1030 EDT
Furthertoour discussion yesterday evening, this summary shows the Saudis at an even smaller
figure. I assume your numbers are right; if so, can you ask the task force to make the correction?
Thanks, GG
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Shukan, Brian W

Sent: Tuesday, September 06,20059:39 AM
To: TaskForce-1; CMS TaskForce3H; CMS TaskForce1-Director
Cc: NEA-Staff-Assistants-D.L; Fox, Stephen R (NENRA); Walker, Steven C (NENARPI);
Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI)
SUbject: RE: Katrina Task Force: NEA Donor Office Action Status Report
A Saudi charity run by Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz (a brother of King Abdullah) called Agfund has pledged $250 million to
assist the victims of Katrina.
Also, the $5 million donation is from the "Saudi Refining Co." which is anAmerican subsidiary of Aramco (Saudi Arabia's
national petroleum co.). .
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Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 7:36 PM
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director
Cc: TaskForce-1; NEA-ARPI-DL; NEA-ELA-DL; NEA-Staff-Assistants-DL; TaskForce-l
Subject: Katrina Task Force: NEADonor Office Action Status Report
For the record this is the status of the NEA donations as of approx. 1930, September 4:
Bahrain: $5 million. Amb. Monroe accepted and thanked (Manama 1271).
Egypt: Unspecified general offer of assistance."
Israel: Offered human resources, field hospitals, medical kits, etc., forensic teams. Offer under review." According to
Israeli Embassy, PM Sharon announced he would be sending expert-level delegation to meet with U.S. disaster relief
equivalents and identify U.S. needs. Delegation could leave as early as evening Monday, 9/5. NENIPA David Greene
alerted to support the delegation after discussion with Amb. Malloy.
Jordan: 2 field hospitals. Offer under review ....
Kuwait: $100 million cash and $400,000 in petroleum products. Cable of-thanks and guidance being drafted by EB.
NEA has cleared.
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Qatar: $100,000,000 cash donation. GOQ has been thanked (State 163278).
Saudi Arabia (Private): $5,000,000 cash donation received by ARC from ARAMCA (American subsidiary of the Saudi
Refining Co.) ...• .
Saudi Arabia: Unspecified general offer of assistance:
Tunisia: Offer of 2 C-130s loaded with general relief supplies (food, blankets, tents). Offer under review.·
.UAE: Unspecified generar offer of assistance. Offer under review:
"Need to clarify whether general or specific letters of thanks and acceptance are now appropriate.
.... Need to clarify how to thank ARAMCNSAG. Possibly through Saudi Aramco in Riyadh (CG Dhahran?).
L. Victor Hurtado
NEA bu!y Officer . .
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From: Kane, Eileen H(IIPfTIGIC)
Sent: , Wednesday, September 21,2005 5:48 PM
To: Harris, Michelle F
Cc: Katrina Working Group
Subject:, FW: Cash Donation Matrix 9/21- Saudi
REVIEW AllTHORlTY: FRANK TllMMINIA
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From: Kane, Eileen H DATE/CASE 10: 29 JAN 2007 200503991
sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:47 PM
SUbject: RE: Cash Donation Matrix 9/21-Saudi
Because it went to Aramco in Houston for distribution to NGOs and local governments according to the matrix,
From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)
To: Kane, Eileen H
Subject: RE: cash Donation Matrix 9/21
Eileen, don't see Saudi Arabia
From: Kane, Eileen H

Subject: cash Donation Matrix 9/21
Dear Working Group Members:
Changes to today's matrix:
-We have addedr ~ut are not including it in the main total. BI
We have added dle $400,000,000 of monetized oil from Kuwait.
-Trinidad and Tobago has dropped off sincethe donation is headed to NGOs and Bush Clinton Fund.
-RM has added a 4th column which shows payments received.
I still need some of the folloWing questions answered, Please go to the desks for help:
AF:
Cameroon: showing different amounts on two matrices $450,000 or $380,000. Which please?
Uganda donation: only on executive summary matrix, not on main matrix. Please confirm offer and amount.
EAP:
Japan: Please confirm total cash donation from GOJ. I have conflicting numbers and it is not clear which is cash
and which is in-kind.
WHA:
Dominican Republic:, Main matrix indicates $50,000 is for Red Cross. Please confirm.
NEA:
Yemen: Main matrix shows $100,000 is for the Red Cross. Please confirm.
EUR:
Macedonia: do we have the actual cash amount committed vs. estimate?
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Thank you all.

Eileen
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From: Anderson, Roger W
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:23 AM
To: ·Millette, James L
Cc: Booth, William J
Lauritsen reports success after updating WinACS reference files.
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From: Millette, James L
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:20 AM
To: Anderson, RogerW
fyi
From: Booth, William J
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 11:50 AM
To: Millette, James L
SUbject: FW: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Jim,
FYI
To follow up the question about subject check from last night's call. .
We have not heard back from FMO Lauritsen so but assume that he will send the check to RM/GFS/BKK.
Bill
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From: Medlock, SteveT
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 20058:03 AM
To: Booth, William J
Bill,
Yes. business checks can be scanned in PCC. Without knowing exactly what the PCC reject message says, I don't
know why the check isn't being accepted by the scanner. There are times when a check will not be
accepted ...perhaps the signature went through the banking information, the check might have dark borders that
interfere with the read, who knows. We will always have some checks that won't scan and will need to be sent to the
FSC for manual processing.
Steve
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Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 20057:57 AM
To: Medlock, SteveT
Steve,
Why could this check for $250,000 not be scanned into PCC? Doesn't PCC take all business checks now?
Thanks.
Bill
From: Medlock, SteveT
Sent: Tuesday, September13, 2005 6:15 AM
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rescue operations.



following fiscal data was credited:
USD 250,OOO-2005-l9-X-6755-0000~OO-9927-54700l-ABDJ


the hurricane."
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sent: Tuesday, September 13,2005 10:42 PM
To: Lauritsen, William E(Riyadh) .
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant, Mildred I; BFSC Post SUpport Desk(Bangkok)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of HurricaneKatrina
Hello William, I'm just following up to make sure everything is clear. If yes, the CFSC Support Desk will close this
Thanks
Brent
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sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:44 PM
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Mayrant, Mildred I(Charleston); BFSC PostSupport Desk(Bangkok)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina .
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the transcaction is processed at the FSC. You do not need to provide the information that I requested in my
earlier email- that information only needs to be provided to us if the donation comes from a foreign govt.
Hope this is clear now
« File: (UN) SECSTATE 164963»
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Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charieston); Mayrant, Mildred I(Charieston)
This is not from a government. It's from a NGD. Check is already in possession of Embassy.
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sent: Monday, september 12, 20057:13 PM
To: Lauritsen, William E(Rlyadh)
Hurricane Relief Fund.
Instructions for allcollections processed from a foreign government to the U.S. government:
(deskps@state.gov)
• Voucher number
• . Fiscal data used on the transaction
164963.
« File: Secstate 164963, Katrina donations, Sep 7 2005.txt »

Make sure the donor designates on the Memo line of the check that the funds are designated to a
specific fund - i.e. The Katrina Relief Fund. .
Thanks,
Brent Butowsky
From: Hussey, Dawn
sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 10;25 AM
To: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant, Mildred I
Cc: CFSC Post SUpport Desk
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Importance: High
Thanks!
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sent: Monday, september 12, 20059:05 AM
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Munslti, Mukda U(Bangkok)
Subject: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: Hiqh
Prince Talal AbdulAziz AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter here at the
Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy of the U.S.A. The funds are intended "for
of the recent hurricane in the U.S.A."
worldwide and integrated Regional Financial systems (RFMS)," SUbject "(BFSC) Instructions
for the Pro,cessing collections for donations to Benefit Victims of the Hurricane Katrina" dated

who? What information do you need?
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
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Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:51 AM
To: Hembree, Eric L(RMlBP); Millette, James L
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina! ISSUE OF EMBASSY HAVING
ACCEPTED MONEY FROM NGO FOR AN NGO
Eric,
I don't think so, we may be instructed later to return it or donate to a specific organization, but we can
track the receipt into the accounts and take whatever action is requested.
Roger
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From: Hembree, Eric L
sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:41 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Millette, James L(Charleston)
Subject: FW: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina/ ISSUE OF EMBASSY HAVING ACCEPTED MONEY FROM NGO FOR AN
NGO
Is this a problem from an RM perspective?
. From: CMS TaskForcel-Dlredor(S/ES-o/TF)
To: Hembree, Eric L; Thessin, James H
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: $250,000 donation to the victimsof Hurricane Katrina/ ISSUE OF EMBASSY HAVING ACCEPTED MONEY FROM NGO FOR AN
NGO
Pis see cable attached. Problem is how to record this properly. Post did not, as per guidance, wait until Task Force
approved the donation.
To: ' Butowsky, BrentJ(Charleston)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Mayrant, Mildred I(Charieston); BFSC Post Support Desk(Bangkok); Anderson, Roger W
(Charleston); Riaz, Rumana(Riyadh); Carrico, Randy C(Charleston); Bordley, Donna; Angle, Eileen; Ivy, Richard J(Charleston);
Booth, William J(Charieston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok); Oribello, Victoria M(Riyadh); Khan, Aslf M(Riyadh); Quinzio, Thomas
J(Bangkok); Levo, calvin D(Bangkok); Einhorn, Norman S(Bangkok); Sirinin.md, Wanpen A(Bangkok); McCauley, Brian
(Bangkok); Danles, Joel D; Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok); Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PA/IGA); TaskForce-l; Hussey, Dawn
(Charleston)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victimsof Hurricane Katrina
Brent,
Thanks for your quick reply. FSC Bangkok sent us an updated reference file and we were able to process the check
through the PCC.
See cable below:

VZCZCXYZ0029
00 RUEHWEB
DE RUEHRH #6457 2561136

ZNR UUUUU ZZH
o 131136Z SEP 05
FM AMEMBASSY RIYADH
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHoe IMMEDIATE 9685
, 1
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DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
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CHARL~STON FOR RM/GFS/F, BANGKOK FOR FSC/USDO
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: EAID, PREL, ECON, AEMR, KPAO, CAse, MARR, SOCI, ABUD,
AFIN, AMGT, SA
REF: STATE 164963

Organizationlfor the relief of Hurricane Katrina victims.
This contribution was made directly to the Embassy in Riyadh
and a check given to Ambassador Oberwetter for the above
Excellency,
With the spirit to supporting emergency relief and

rehabilitation efforts to women and children afflicted by
Organizations (AGFUNDl has decided to donate an amount of
rescue operations.



USD 250,OOO-2005-l9-X-6755-0000-00-9927-S47001-ABDJ


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sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:42 PM
To: lauritsen, William E{Rlyadh)
Hello William, l'rn just following up to make sure everything is clear. If yes, the CFSC Support Desk will close this
Thanks
Brent
·····Original Message--·-
From: Lauritsen, WilJlam E
Sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 12:44 PM
.To: Butows!<y, Brent J(01arieston)
Cc: McKelVey, DwayneT(Charieston); Mayrant, Mildred I(01arleston); BFSC Post Support Desk{Bangkok)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Kabina
..···Original Message--···
sent: Monday,September 12, 2005 7:36 PM
SubJect: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
It is ok to tell the donor that the contribution was made to the Katrina Relief Fund. The instructons are in
the below cable. Refer to paragraph #6 for details. Confirmation/reciept of the collection can be provided
after the transcaction is processed at the FSC. You do not need to provide the information that I .
requested in my earlier email - that information only needs to be provided to us if the donation comes from
a foreign govt. Hope this is clear now.
«File: (UN) SECSTATE 164963»
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sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 12:22 PM
To: Butowsky, Brent J(Charieston)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charieston); Mayrant, Mildred I(Charleston)
From: Butowsky; Brent J
sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7: 13 PM
To: lauritsen, William E(Riyadh)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Kabina
Hello William, please see the below cable that provides instructions for donations contributing to
the Hurricane Relief Fund.
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• Voucher number
This information should be a subset of information already retained by post as required in

SECSTATE 164963. .
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specific fund - i.e. The Katrina Relief F u n d . "
Thanks,
Brent Butowsky
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From: Hussey, Dawn
sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 10:25 AM
To: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant, Mildred I
Cc: CFSC Post Support Desk
Subject: FW: $250,000 donation to tne victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
Here is a donation that has been sent to Riyadh the Embassy has questions Please
advise
Thanks!
--·--original Message----
To: Angle, Eileen(Al1ington)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charieston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok)
Subject: $250,000 donation to the victimsof Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme
For United Nations Development organization) for $250,000. This check was sent by
HRH, Prince Talal Abdul Aziz AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter here at
the Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy of the U.S.A. The funds are
intended "for the support of emergericy relief and rescue operations targeting women and
children victims of the recent hurricane in the U.S.A."
worldwide and integrated Regional Financial systems (RFMS)," subject "(BFSC)
Instructions for the Processing collections for donations to Benefit Victims of the
Hurricane Katrina" dated September 7, 2005? Are there other subsequent guidelines?
2) How do we acknowledge this contribution to the Department? Do we send in a cable?

To who? VVhat information do you need?
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
Tracking: Recipient Read

Hembree, Eric l(RM/BP) Read: 9/1512005 7:49 AM
Millette, James l
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Jim,
Disbursing working with post on recording issues, PCC wouldn't take check for some reason.
Post asks the good question, who do I report large non govt. contributions like this to ?
We weren't going to ask for these reports. This particular one is on the task force list, but there
will likely be others that won't.
Roger
·····Orlginal Message·····
From: eMSTaskForcelH(S/ES-O{TF)
Sent: Monday, September 12, 200S 11:02 AM
To: Lauritsen, William E(Riyadh); TaskForce-1
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Olarleston); Bordley, Donna; Taskforce-I
Subject: RE: $250,000donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
William,
We are working on a solution for you. Roger Anderson is looking into it.
Joel Danies
EURlEXlPMO
·····onglnal Message·····
sent: Monday, September 12,200510:30 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: F'N: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
I called the task force earlier.
·····Orlgfnal Message-····
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Munsirl, Mukda U(Bangkok)
SUbJect: $250,000donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme For United Nations
Development organization) for $250,000. This check was sent by HRH, Prince Talal Abdul Aziz AI Saud (AGFUND
President) to Amb. Oberwetter here at the Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy of the U.S.A. The funds
are intended "for the support of emergency relief and rescue operations targeting women and children victims of the
recent hurricane in the U.S.A."
1) Do we deposit this check in accordance with the Email instructions sent by "to discuss worldwide and integrated
Regional Frnancialsystems (RFMS)," subject "(BFSC) Instructions for the Processing collections for donations to
Benefit Victims of the Hurricane Katrina" dated September 7, 2005? Are there other subsequent guidelines?
2) How do we acknowledge this contribution to the Department? Do we send in a cable? To who? What information
doyou need?
Financial Manaoernent Officer
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMIVIINIA 8
DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005

Millette, James L Read: 9/1212005 1:21 PM
Anderson, Rog..
e_rW _
From: Carrico, Randy C
To: Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Anderson, Roger W
SUbject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Of course you do, inquiring minds always want to know ..
Normally, a cashier will summarize all collections at the end of the business day by transmitting all collections in the
WinACS software. This will also create a summarized deposit ticket for all USD checks that are to be sent to the FSC or
that were processed via PCC (for those .post using PCC)
By transmitting this single collection, you "force" WinACS to prepare a single deposit ticket for this one check, even
though there may be more collections and checks in the cashier's possession.
This allows for special handling of that single check deposit. It is a procedure that is taught in the cashier training courses
and is often used when the check is drawn on a foreign bank
However, in this case, the FMO stated that it is not a check drawn on a foreign bank but they will process it that way
since PCC will not accept the check as is.
Randy
From: Bordley, Donna
To: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston)
Cc: carrico, RandyC(Charleston)
Do , really want to know????
---Original Message----
Sent: September 12, 2005 12:25 PM·
To: Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO)
Cc: Carrico, Randy C
Randy,
Can you explain for Donna? Thanks,
Roger
-----Origlnal Message-----
From: Bordley, Donna
To: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston)
Roger: What does the term "force" mean??? Donna
--Original Message-
Sent: September 12, 2005 12:08 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 H(S/ES-OITF); TaskForce-1
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Cc: TaskForce-1; .Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO)
Charleston Disbursing office in direct contact with post on instructions to process check'
through financial systems. .
Roger Anderson
----Original Message·····
From: CMS TaskForce1H(S/ES·O/TF)
To: Lauritsen, William E(Riyadh); TaskForce-l
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Char1eston); Bordley, Donna; TaskForce-l
William,
Joel Danies
EURlEXlPMO
---Original Message---
To: TaskForce-l
Importance: High
To: Angle, Eileen(Ar1ington)
ec: . McKelvey, DwayneT(Char1eston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok)
Importance: High
Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme
For United Nations Development organization) for $250,000. This check was sent by
HRH, Prince Talal Abdul Aziz AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter here at
the Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy of the U.S.A. The funds are
intended "for the support of emergency relief and rescue operations targeting women and
children victims of the recent hurricane in the U.S.A."
1} Do we deposit this check in accordance with the Email instructions sent by "to discuss
worldwide and integrated Regional Financial systems (RFMS)," SUbject "(BFSC)
Instructions for the Processing collections for donations to Benefit Victims of the
Hurricane Katrina" dated September 7, 2005? Are there other subsequent guidelines?
2) How do we acknowledqe this contribution to the Department? Do we send in a cable?

To who? What information do you need?
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
10
UNCLASSIFIED
"UNCLASSIFIED
Anderson. Roger W RELEASED IN'~~
From: Lauritsen, William E B4, B2
To: Carrico, Randy C; Anderson, Roger W
Cc: Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Khan, Asif M(Riyadh); Angle, Eifeen(Arlington}; Ivy, Richard J;
Booth, William J; Khan, Asif M(Riyadh)
" Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Check is not drawn on a foreign bank. As it is now after 7 PM here. cashier will try to force WinACS tomorrow.
---Original Message••••-
From: cernco, Randy C
To: Lauritsen, William E(Riyadh); Anderson, Roger W
ee: Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Khan, AsifM(Riyadh); Angle, Eileen(ArJington); Ivy, Richard J; Booth, William J
Is this check drawn on a foreign bank? If so, PCC will not accept the check and it must be forwarded to the FSC for
special handling.. WinACS should take the collection IF you have loaded the new reference files. The collection of a
USD check will create a deposit for the check to be used to forward that single check to the FSC. You force WinACS
to do this by transmitting that single collection, creating the single check deposit to forward to the FSC.
Randy C. Carrico
Chief, International Disbursing
Charleston Financial Service Center
U.S. Department of State
Phone: (843) 308-5350
FAX: (843) 308-5456
email: carricorc@state.gov
···-·Original Message----
Sent: Monday, september 12,200511:33 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charieston)
ee: Bordley, Donna{RM/CFO); Khan, Aslf M; Angle, Eileen(ArJington); cameo, Randy C(Charieston); [vy, Richard J(Charieston); Booth,
William J(Charleston)
The PCC won't take the info.
_·_·-Original Message-----
To: tauntsen, William E(Riyadh)
Cc: Bordley, Donna{RM/CFO); Khan, Asif M(Riyadh); Angle, Elleen(Ariington); cameo, Randy C; Ivy, Richard J; Booth, William J
Bill,
Are you saying that you couldn't record in the cashiering system using instructions in 164963 or that this
is a PCC issue or both?
Roger
sent: Monday, September 12, 200511:17 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1H(S/ES-O/TF); TaskForce-1
14
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINJA
DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); BOrdley, Donna(RM/CFO); TaskForce-1; Khan, Asif M; Angle, Elleen(Arlington)
SUbject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Kabina . ,
My cashier tried to deposit the check into 19X6755, allotment 9927, revenue code ABDJ using the
instructions provided by the email from RM on 9/7 and State 164963and others. It was rejected in PCC.
Please see my other questions below.
Please be aware that I have a check and I am not trying to make a wire transfer.
All I want to do is make this deposit and report it back to the Department as quickly.as possible so it does
the most good as quickly as possible.
Who exactly in the Department should I slug the Cable to?
From: CMS TaskForcel.H(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Char1eston); Bordley, Donna; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: $250,000donation to the victims of Hurricane Kabina
William,
Joel Danies
EUR/EXlPMO
-----Orlginal Message----
Sent: Monday, September 12,2005 10:30 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Importance: High
--c--OriginaIMessage---
Sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 4:06 PM
To: Angle, Elleen(Arlington)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Char1estoo); Munsiri, MUkda U(Bangkok)
Subject: $250,000donationto the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme For .
United Nations Development organization) for $250,000. This check was sent by HRH. Prince
Talal Abdul Aziz AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter here at the Embassy. The
check is made out to the Embassy of the U.S.A. The funds are intended "for the support of
emergency relief and rescue operations targeting women and children victims of the recent
hurricane in the U.S.A."
1} Do we deposit this check in accordance with the Email instructions sent by "to discuss
worldwide and integrated Regional Financial systems (RFMS}," subject "(BFSC) Instructions for
the Processing collections for donations to Benefit Victims of the Hurricane Katrina" dated
2) How do we acknowledge this contribution to the Department? Do we send in a cable? To who?

VVhat information do you need?
3) VVho do we tell donor the contribution was made to?
U.S. Embassy Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
15
lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Courtesy Call and Presentation of Credentials of Saudi Ambassador Turki al-Faisal
We would like to thank Ambassador al-Faisal for his country's continuing assistance in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina. On top of the $250,000 donation from the Agfund charity and the $5 .
million donation from the Saudi Refining Company, we especially appreciate your offer of$lOO
million and look forward to discussing this with you. .
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Washington, D.C 10510 RELEASED IN FlJLL

UNCLASSIFIED
ACTION MEMO FOR THE SECRETARY
FROM: NEA - David Welch
SUBJECT: Thank you letter to Saudi Foreign Minister for Katrina condolences
and donation.
Recommendation
That you approve the attached cable containing a letter to Saudi FM Prince
Saud Al Faisal thanking him for his government's condolences and donation to
hurricane relief:
Approve _ Disapprove _
Background . .
Saudi King Abdullah spoke with President Bush soon after .!:!P.!.rt~?~~. __ _- {~DeI_eted_.Ihe_b
I
--'
Katrina hit to offer condolences and to convey an offer of assistance. The Saudis
have pledged $105 million in cash assistance through the Saudi Refining Co., and
American subsidiary of national petroleum company Aramco.
Attachments:
Tab 1 - Proposed cable containing thank you letter
UNCLASSIFIED

DATE/CASE ID: 20 JUL 2006 200503991
lJNCLASSIFIED
,~ - '. UNCLASSIFIED
Drafted: NENARPI:BWShukan 7-7550
Cleared:
NEA:CDWelch
NEA:Echeney
NEAlARPI:Amisenheimer
NEAlARPI: SWaIker
P:TBradley
SIP:EBarkes-Ruggles .
D:Rwaller
S/ES-CR:
UNCLASSIFIED
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Shukan, Brian W .
From: Nft..ukan, BrianW

Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 10:03 AM
To: 'Rachel. Lebenson@do.treas.goy'
Subject: RE: Saudil NR
The Saudi government provided $100 million in "in kind" Katrina relief through Aramco's U.S. subsidiary. Aramco
separately gave $5 million to the American Red Cross.
From: Rachel.Lebensoruiado.treas.qov [mailto: Rachel.Lebenson@do.treas.gov]

Sent: Thursday, December 29,20059:19 AM .
To: ShukanBW@state.gov
Subject: RE: Saudi ,--=---------, NR
Thanks so much Brian. Much appreciated.
One other bilateral factoid that might be good to know - did Saudi pledge any money toward Hurricane Katrina relief? I
know Kuwait did so wanted to make sure I'm covering the bases.
Thanks,
Rachel
Rachel L. Lebenson
NR
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 8:25 AM
To: RacheI.Lebenson@do.treas.gov
Cc: Berns, David B (NEA/ARPI)
Subject: RE: Saudi I'---~---------'
NR
Rachel,
_-----:.....--..
Brian
~R
From: Rachel.Lebenson@do.treas.gov [mailto: Rachel.Lebenson@do.treas.gov]
UNITED STATES'DEPARTMENT OF STATE
13
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TuMMINIA
.. ;: . , '
... UNCLASSIFIED
Sent: Wednesday, December 28,20059:10 AM
To: BernsDX@state.gov; ShukanBW@state.gov
Subject: Saudi I I
NR
Brian and David,
RachelL. Lebenson
u.s.Department ofTreasury
NR
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
RELEASED IN FULLN150
Shukan, Brian W <_N_E_Al_A_R_P""} _
From: Shukan, Brian W (NEA/ARPI)

Sent: Friday, October 07,20055:26 PM
To: DeMarcellus, Roland F
Cc: Berns, David B (NEAlARPI); Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAlARPI)
Subject: RE: URGENT: clear by 5:30 - Katrina foreign donations paper
I'm sorry Roland. but this seems to be off-base regarding Saudi Arabia and I am not able to clear. I don't see how you can
include the Saudi donation in your $845 million of monetary assistance. The Saudis have not committed to providing oil or
cash to the USG. The Saudi government, as reported in Riyadh 6305, committed to providing $100 million to the U.S.
. subsidiary of Aramco to "purchase relief items identified in'; STATE 163366. In my discussions with Aramco 3-4 weeks
ago, they were well along in the process of implementing this assistance.
I think that we are misleading the Under Secretary if we imply that that the USG has control over the Saudi 100 million
donation at this stage. It seems to me that the train has left the station. .
From: DeMarcellus, Roland F

Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 4:51 PM I
To: Greenwood, C Lawrence; Garber, Judith G; Gutherie, Peter A; McCarthy, Deborah A; SCalzo, Christopher R (RM/CFO);
Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); Shukan, Brian W (NEA/ARPI); Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI); Berns, David B
(NEA/ARPI); Bartlett, Lawrence E(SA-1); Erath, Tara F(S/P); Newhouse, Stephen peE); Echeverria, Cynthia C(P); Davies,
Christine H(D); Bame, David J(P); Visek,Richard C; Besmer, Audu M
SUbject: URGENT: clear by 5:30 - Katrina foreign donations paper
Importance: High
\
Very sorry for the extremely short fuse. M wants this memo today of options for using foreign Katrina donations. A tab-
from L will follow on the unclassside. Can we please get your clearance by 5:30? Thanks, Roland
·~,~~~~1;:r,~~,l;tr9'~~,;· i';;''';·
.« File: Katrina - EB-RM-L paper on options for M lO-7-05.doc» .« File: Katrina - decision memo cover IO-7-05.doc ,>?

DATE/CASE 10: 20 JUL 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce1 Q

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 10:07 AM
To: Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA) RELEASED IN FULL.
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: $250,OQO donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Steve,
WalJted to be sure you saw this. Please call me 647-6611. Thanks.
Michele Peters
SA/NEA
Katrina Task Force
-----Original Message---
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20055:55 AM
-':0: Butowsky, BrentJ(Charieston)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Mayrant, Mildred I(Charleston); BFSC Post SUpport Desk(Bangkok); Anderson, Roger
W(Charleston); Riaz, Rumana(Riyadh); Cameo, Randy CCCharleston); Bordley, Donna; Angle, Eileen; Ivy, Richard J(Charleston);
Booth, William J(Olarleston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok); Oribeflo, Victoria M(RiYadh); Khan, Asif M(Riyadh); Quinzio, Thomas
J(Bangkok); Levo, calvin D(Bangkok); Einhorn, Norman S(Bangkok); Sirinirund, Wanpen A(Bangkok); McCauley, Brian(Bangkok);
Danies, Joel D; Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok); Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PNIGA); TaskForce-l; Hussey, Dawn(Charieston)
Brent,
through the pee.
See cable below:

VZCZCXYZ0029
00 RUEHWEB
DE RUEHRH #6457 2561136

ZNR UUUUU ZZH
I
o 1311362 SEP 05 I'
FM AMEMBASSY RIYADH
TO RUEHCjSECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 9685 !,
RUEHFSCjUSOFFICE FSC CHARLESTON 1258
RUEHTBjUSOFFICE FSC BANGKOK 0332
BT
, UNCLAS RIYADH 006457
DEPARTMENT FOR KATRINA TASK FORCE, NEAjARP AND RMjFPRAjFPMC,

CHARLESTON FOR RMjGFSjF, BANGKOK FOR FSCjUSDO
E .0. 12958: NjA

TAGS: EAID, PREL, ECON, AEMR, KPAO, CASC, MARR, SOCI, ABUD,
AFIN, AMGT, SA
REF: STATE 164963

DATE/CASE ID: 27 S,EP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
and a? check given to Ambassador obe~G~b~~;::N~P
amount. The following letter addzes sed to 'H:.E": Mr. James C.
Excellency,
with the spirit to supporting emergency relief and

children victims. of this disaster to enhance the emergency
rescue operations.
Please find attached herewith a cheque made in the name of"

USD 250,OOO-200S-19-X-675S-0000-00-9927-S47001-ABDJ
the hurri'cane."
OBERWETTER
BT
#6457
NNNN
William E. Lauritsen .
Financiai Management Officer
u.s. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:42 PM
To: "Lauritsen, William E(Riyadh)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant, Milclred I; BFSC Post Support Desk.(Bangkok)
SUbject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victimsof Hurricane Katrina
Hello William. I'm just following up to make sure everything is clear. If yes, the CFSC Support Desk will close this
trouble ticket that is currently tracking the issue:
Thanks
Brent
UNCLASSIFIED
.' .
UNCLASSIFIED
--~r1ginal Message---
To: Butowsky, BrentJ(01arleston)
Cc: McKelvey, DwayneT(01arleston); Mayrant, Mildred I(01arleston); BFSC Post SupportDesk(Bangkok)
Subject: RE: $250,000donationto the victimsof HunicaneKatrina
-----Original Message-~-
Sent: Monday, september12, 2005 7:36 PM
Subject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Humcane Katrina
the transcaction is processed at the FSC. You do not need to provide the information that I requested in my
earlier email - that information only needs to be provided to us if the donation comes from a foreign govt.
Hope this is clear now.
«File: (UN) SECSTATE 164963»
";---Orlginal Message----- .
From: .Lauritsen, William E
To: Butowsky, BrentJ(Charleston)
Cc: McKelvey, OwayneT(Charleston); Mayrant, Mildred I(01arleston)
Subject: RE: $250,000 donationto the victims of Hurricane KatIina
Sent: . Monday, september 12, 2005 7:13 PM
To: tauntsen, William E(Riyadh)
Cc: McKelvey, OwayneT; Mayrant, Mildred I
Hurricane Relief Fund.
(deskps@state.gov)
• Voucher number
164963.
« File: Secstate 164963, Katrina donations, Sep 7 2005.txt»

specific fund - i.e. The Katrina Relief Fund.
Thanks. .
Brent Butowsky
3
UNCLASSIFIED
RM/GFS Post Support Desk UNCLASSIFIED
----OrIginal Message----
From: Hussey, Dawn
To: McKelvey, DwayneT; Mayrant. Mildred I
cc: CFSC Post Support Desk
Subject: RE: $250,000 donatlon to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
----Original Message--
Sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 10:03 AM
To: HUssey, Dawn; Mayrant, Mildred I
Importance: High
Thanks!
···-·Original Message-
. From: lauritsen, William E
Sent: Monday, september 12, 20059:05 AM
To: Angle, Eileen(Arllngton)
CC: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok)
Subject: $250,000 donation to the victims of HUrricane Katrina
Importance: High
Prince Talal Abdul Azjz AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter here at the
Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy of the U.SA The funds are intended "for
of the recent hurricane in the U.S A"
worldwide and integrated Regional Financial systems (RFMS)," subject "(BFSC) Instructions
for the Processing collections for donations to Benefit Victims of the Hurricane Katrina" dated

who?" What information do you need?
3) Who do we tell. donor the contribution was made to?
Financial Management 'Officer
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005
UNCLASSIFIED
I.
UNCLASSIFIED
Anderson, Roger W
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Butowsky, Brent J
Cc: McKelvey, Dwayne T; Mayrant, Mildred I; BFSC Post Support Desk Center Mail; Anderson,
Roger W; Riaz, Rumana{Riyadh); Carrico, Randy C: Bordley, Donna{RM/CFO); Angle, Eileen
(Arlington); Ivy, Richard J; Booth, William J; Munsiri, Mukda{Bangkok); Oribello, Victoria M
(Riyadh); Khan, Asif M{Riyadh); Quinzio, Thomas J.{Bangkok); Levo, Calvin D.{Bangkok);
Einhorn, Norman S.{Bangkok); Jintanugool, Wanpen{Bangkok); McCauley, Brian{Main State);
Danies, Joel D(Main State); Munsiri, Mukda(Bangkbk); Palmer, Portia L (PACE){PAlIGA);
TaskForce-1; Hussey, Dawn
Brent,
through the PCC.
See cable below:

VZCZCXYZ0029
00 RUEHWEB
DE RUEHRH #6457 2561136

ZNR UUUUU ZZH
o 1311362 SEP 05
FM AMEMBASSY RIYADH
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 9685
BT

CHARLESTON FOR RM/GFS/F, BANGKOK FOR FSC/USDO
E.O. 12958: N/-fI.

TAGS: EAID, PREL, ECON, AEMR, KPAO, CASC, MARR, socr, ABUD,
AFIN, AMGT, SA
REF: STATE 164963

and a check given to Ambassador Oberwetter for the above
Excellency,
With the spirit to supporting emergency relief and

US$ 250,000 (Two Hundred Fifty Thousandl, as assistance to
DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Booth, William J
Thanks.
----Original Message·····
To: Medlock, Steve T
FYI
Thought you might be interested
-----Original Message··_·
sent: Monday, september 12, 200512:05 PM
To: cameo, Randy CCCharleston); Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
ee: Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Khan, Asif M; Angle, Elleen(Arlington)i Ivy, Richard J(Charieston); Booth, William J
(Charleston); Khan, Asif M
Check is not drawn on a foreign bank. As it is now after 7 PM here, cashier will try to force WinACS
tomorrow.
·----Original Message-----
From: carrico, Randy C
To: Laurltsen, William E(Riyadh); Anderson, Roger W
Cc: Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Khan, Asif M(Riyadh); Angle, Eileen(Arlington); Ivy, RichardJ; Booth, William J
SUbject: RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurrlcane Katrina
Is this check drawn on a foreign bank? If so, PCC will not accept the check and it must be forwarded
to the FSC for special handling. WinACS should take the collection IF you have loaded the new
reference files. The collection of a USD check will create a deposit for the check to be used to
forward that single check to the FSC. You force WinACS to do this by transmitting that single
collection, creating the single check deposit to forward to the FSC.
Randy C. Carrico
Chief, International Disbursing
Charleston Financial Service Center
U.S. Department of State
Phone: (843) 308-5350
FAX: (843) 308-5456
email: carricorc@state.gov <mailto:carricorc@state.gov>
From: Lauritsen, William E.
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
Cc: BordJey, Donna(RM/CFO); Khan,Asif M; Angle, Eileen(Ariington); Carrico, RandyC(Charleston); Ivy,
Richard J(01arleston); Booth, William J(Chaneston)
SUbject: . RE: $250,000 donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
The pec won't take the info.

····-Original Message---··
Sent: Monday, September 12, Z005 6:25 PM
Cc: sortnev, Donna(RM/CFO); Khan, Asif M(Riyadh); Angle, Eileen(Ar1ington); Carrico, Randy C; Ivy,
Richard1; Booth, William ]
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Bill,
Are you saying that you couldn't record in the cashiering system using instructions in 164963
or that this
is a PCC issue or both?
Roger
·····Orlglnal Message-··-
From: . Lauritsen, William E
To: CMS TaskForce1H(S/ES-O/TF); TaskForce-1
eel Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); TaskForce-1; Khan, Aslf M;
Angle, Eileen(ArIlngton)
My cashier tried·to deposit the check into 19X6755, allotment 9927, revenue code ABDJ
using the instructions provided by the email from RM on 9/7 and State 164963 and
others. It was rejected in PCC. Please see my other questions below.
Please be aware that I have a check and I am not trying to make a wire transfer.
AliI want to do is make this deposit and report it back to the Department as quickly as
possible so it does the most good as quickly as possible.
Who exactly in the Department should I slug the Cable to?
---Original Message---
From: CMSTaskForce1H(S/ES-OrrF)
Sent: Monday, September 12,20055:59 PM
Cc Anderson, Roger W(Charieston); Bordley, Donna; TaskForce-1
William,
Joel Danies
EUR/EXIPMO
---Original Message···-
From: lauritsen, William E(Riyadh)
To:· TaskForce-1
Importance: High
sent: Monday, September 12, 20054:06 PM
ee: McKelvey, DwayneT(Charleston); Munsiri, Mukda U(Bangkok)
Importance: High
Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (ArabGulf

Programme For United Nations Development organization) for $250,000. This check
was sent by HRH, Prince Talal Abdul Aziz AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb.
Oberwetter here at the Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy of the
U.S.A. The funds are intended "for the support of emergency relief and rescue
operations targeting women and children victims of the recent hurricane in the U.S.A."
1) Do we deposit this check in accordance with the E'mail instructions sent by "to
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UNCLASSIFIED
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discuss worldwide and integrated Regional Financial systems (RFMS)," subject
"(BFSC) Instructions for the Processing collections for donations to Benefit Victims of
the Hurricane Katrina" dated September 7, 2005? Are there other subsequent
guidelines?
2) How do we acknowledge this contribution to the Department? 00 we send in a

cable? To who? What information do you need?
Tel. 966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4005

Millette, JamesL Read: 911412005 10:01AM
Booth, William J Read: 911412005 10:58AM
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958: N/A
SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA
REF: RIYADH 6457
1. (SBU) This is an action request: see paras 2 and 5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to the

Organization (AGFUND) assistance for Hurricane Katrina.
Embassy Riyadh should deliver the points in para 3 at the
highest appropriate level. '
- The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous

assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina from the
AGFUND in the amount of $25.000.
-- The USG has received an outpouring of support from many

nations and international organizations. On behalf of the
United States Government and all Americans, I want to express
heartfelt appreciation for your assistance and expressions of
concern in this trying time.
.-- End talking points
4. For Post: To confirm: the donation has been

transmitted in U.S. dollars.
ABA Routing Numberl

Beneficiary Bank: TRb\,..,S....N""'Y"C--.....J B2
Amount: $250,000
Contributor Name: Govemment of Saudi Arabia
5. Action request: Please provide the Hurricane Katrina

Task Force, preferably via
-- Name and contract information of AGFUND point of contact

preferably English-speaking. '
-- Name and contact info of Post,s point of contact on this

matter.
RICE
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA) RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: RE: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov't
I note that this spreadsheet does not include the.Saudi pledge of $100,000,000 or the
(non-public) Omani pledge of $5 million. I believe there may be other Gulf pledges not
reflected here.
Steve Fox
Deputy Director, NEA/RA
Bureau of Near Eastern.Affairs
Department of State
Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
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>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:31 PM
>To: Katrina Working Group
>Cc: Gomez, Heidi N; SES-O CMS
>Subject: Summary of ForeIgn Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov't
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From: Lane, Nathan P

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Shift 2 (1500-1800)
NEAlSA Representative End of Shift Report - Georgia DeBell NEAlSAlEX
• Saudi Arabia - Obtained L clearance on AGFUND gift of $25,000. Acceptance

cable held by Task Force Director for clarification ofAGFUND.
• UAE: Acceptance cable for gift of$100 million sent.
• Tunisia: Acceptance cable sent
• Palestinian Authority: Acceptance cable sent.
• Egypt: Acceptance cable sent.
SA:
• Nepal: acceptance cable sent
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DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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Lawrence, William A (NEA/MAG) RELEASED IM~mRT
From: eMS TaskForce1 Q [c=US;a= ;p=GOV+DOS;O=Amelati101 ;s=Task Force 1 Q;g=User,ou1
=AM102;ou2=SS01-1 01;]
. Sent: Friday. September 09. 2005 3:04 PM
To: NEA-Staff-DL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TFUS01 :9/9/05 Katrina - Shift 2 NEA Wrap~Up

Shift 2 (7:00 AM-3:00 PM)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report- Jason Bruder
Tunisia
The Tunisian Flight is en-route, stopped at Andrews for re-fuelling and scheduled to arrive in Little Rock
around 4PM EST. According to Desk Officer Bill Lawrence the two C-130's contain 7 tons of blankets and 13
tons of tents, water, detergent, diapers, and other relief items from Red Crescent. Not that many flights have
actually arrived (or been accepted) this week which makes the Tunisian and Egyptian contributions very
significant.
Israel
A relief flight from Israel arrived on the night of the 8_91h carrying 70 tons of relief supplies. Discrepancies in
the Israeli contribution section ofthe donor's matrix were cleared up by Desk Officer Matt Rostock. A Hill
staffer called to find out why "we were refusing assistance from Israel," and was directed to the Israel Desk.
Ambassador Thomas personally advised us to tell the Israelis that we did not need their forensic team at present,
but given the large number. of bodies yet to be discovered
. we may yet.
Egypt B6
I (called in at 7AM to protest FEMA's rejection of additional Egyptian

reHefmaterial at this time. An American C-5 and C-130 are departing Cairo, empty, for the U.S. on Saturday
and Sunday. I Ipointed out that there was a target of opportunity to transship the remaining relief
supplies (water, tents, etc). FEMA was unable to schedule the flight on Thursday "at this time, for logistical
reasons." Apparently, FEMA can only accept relief supplies with a designated recipient available who can take
the material upon arrival. Sherry Hazelhurst, OFDA rep on TSUSOI sent an e-mail top the Desk that stated
FEMA's current inability to accept additional supplies.
Kuwait
The Secretary wanted to comment on total aid received at the Under Secretary Hughes swearing-in. A debate
among S/ES staff regarding the exact nature of the Kuwaiti $100 million! $400 million offer ensued prior the
Secretary's comments and was resolved with input from the Desk. Kuwait Desk Officer David Berns up-dated
the "action" section of the donor's matrix. . .
Saudi Arabia and Oman
Cleared-up discrepancies in donors matrix including addition of$15 million in assistance from Oman.

DATE/CASE ID: 08 FEB 2007 200503991
Bahrain
During the previous shift the following report came in by cable from Bahrain:
"Major Arabic and English dailies carried a statement September 7 from the Ambassador expressing "profound
gratitude" for the $5 million offer of assistance from the Government of Bahrain, as well as the many gestures of
compassion, concern, and generosity shown by the Bahraini people. English dailies Bahrain Tribune and the
Gulf Daily News carried the statement on the front page. Arabic dailies Al Ayam and Akhbar AI Khalij printed
the statement in full with a photo of the Ambassador. Following a meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of
Labor Al-Alawi thanked the Ambassador for his press statement, which he said was very much appreciated by
the Bahrainis."
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
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Anderson, Roger W RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Thursday, September 22,20059:20 AM
Cc: Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP); Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
Subject: FW: Katrina cash donations to l:JSG FOR ATTACHMENT TO S PAPER
Importance: High

Millette, JamesL Read: 9/22/2005 9:20 AM
Hembree, EricL(RM/BP) Read: 9/22/2005 9:21 AM
Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
Jim,
Updated spreadsheet to include today's confirmed receipts. Based on larger task force spreadsheets,
I believe that the Australian $ 7.6 M was donated directly to the American Red Cross (State won't
see this donation in our records. and the Indonesian $ 25 K was a private donation ( I can see this in
Dept. records based on collection at post). Both of these items should be removed from the cash
spreadsheet.
Roger
From: Millette, James L
To: Anderson, Roger W
Subject: FW: Katrina cash donations to USG FOR AlTACHMENT TO S PAPER
Importance: High
Roger is this consistent with your records? Haven't gotten e-mail yet problem with classified system jim
From: Hembree, Eric L
To: Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James L(Charleston); Scalzo, Christopher R
Subject: FW: Katrina cash donations to USG FORATTACHMENT TO S PAPER
Importance: High
Deborah needs immediate clearance/comments on the paper on the classified side.
This is the basis for the $20 million
Eric
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAjFO)
sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:42AM
To: Hembree, Eric L
Subject: FW: Katrina cash donations to USG FOR AlTACHMENT TO S PAPER
Importance: High
Attached are the calculations on which we based the input to the S Paper.

DA~W~In: 20 FEB 2007 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 of4

sent: Wednesday, September 21,20057:17 PM
To: Bass, John R (OPS); Moore, Elizabeth E; Chacon, Arnold A
Subject: Katrina cash donations to USG
Importance: High
This is the Task Force's best estimate as to pledges with RM figures as to receipts. I am going to attach it to final
of S briefer OOB tomorrow if OK. It has not been sent around.
We have updated the Executive Summary which will go to the usual recipients.

sent:Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7: 12 PM
Subject: FW: urgent for U/S FOre
Importance: High
Deborah - New attachment, reformatted per our conversation - Michelle

Importance: High
Deborah -
Total number for Sand/or M paper: Cash pledged to US: $758,578,562 (includes Kuwaiti oil)
Oman: 5,000,000
Total: $763,578,562
Corrected Cash Summary attached.
Summary of changes I made:
Add: Botswana $100,000

Cameroon 450,000
Saudi Arabia 100,000
Delete: Equitorial Guinea $500,000 (for Bush-Clinton Fund)

Ethiopia 100,000 (for Bush-Clinton Fund)
Guyana 15,000 (for Red Cross)
Marshall Islands 10,000 (for Red Cross)
Yemen 100,000 (for Red Cross)
This info/numbers are from the Exec Summary cleared by regional desks this afternoon.
Michelle
From: Harris, Michelle F(Maln State)

21712006 UNCLASSIFIED
To: Kane, Eileen H; McCarthy, Deborah A

Subject: RE: urgent for U/S FOre
Got it, thanks. We're catching other things that need to be included in cash summary. Please stand by...
From: Kane, Eileen H

Sent: Wednesday, september 21,20055:44 PM
To: Harris, Michelle F; Mccarthy, Deborah A
SUbject: RE: urgent for U/S FOre
Importance: High
.No: $759,033,562 includes the Kuwaiti oil. I have footnoted Kuwait in the matrix.
Cash pledged to the U.S.: $359,033,562

Oman: 5,000,000
Kuwaiti oil 400,000,000
Total: $764,033,562
-----Original Message-----[Kane, Eileen H] From: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)

Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:37 PM
Deborah - For M and/or S paper: Cash pledged to US: $759,033,562

Oman: 5,000,000
Kuwaiti oil: 400,000,000
Total: $1,164,033,562
(Thanks, Eileen!)

Sent: Wednesday, September 21,20053:49 PM .
Subject: RE: urgent for U/S FOre
Responding on behalf of Eileen and I:
From today's cash summary: Cash committed to USG: $361,033,562

Kuwaiti oil monetized: 400,000,000
$761,033,562
Oman contribution: ???
Steve Fox - can you confirm Oman donation?
Thanks, Michelle
2/7/2006 UNCLASSIFIED
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

SUbject: urgent for U/S FOre
Do we have total of what has come into RFC as of now?????

Michelle/Eileen - what is estimate of cash total pledged to US INCLUDING OMAN AND THE 400MM TO
BE MONETIZED BY KUWAIT.
2/7/2006 lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN tlif ~S
From: eMS TaskForce1Q B6
Sent: Monday, September 12,20052:59 PM
To: NEA-Staff-Assistants-DL; NEA-PD-DL; NEA-IPA-DL; NEA-ARPI-DL; NEA-ELA-Dl
Cc: Scobey, Margaret (USUN)(New York); TaskForce-1
Subject: NEA End of Shift Report: Sept 12 Shift 2 (0700 - 1500)

Shift 2 (0700.1500)
NEA Representative End of Sbift Report - David Henze
Israel- (0922) Bob Hopkins, TFSouth - Tel: 225-242-6083 0/ Cell:r. I reports that 18 Israelis BI
from the NGO 'Israeli Flight Aid' are on the ground in Baton Rouge and have met wah the Dept of Louisiana
Health Services to offer their assistance. Group is comprised of a journalist, divers, EMS team and doctors who
want to go to into the affected area. Bob Hopkins is trying to contact the group in Baton Rouge.
Bahrain - (0958) Bahraini Ministry ofFinance Asst/Undersecretary Kooheji confirmed for post that the $5 .
million transfer has been completed and the Ministry has received formal verification from New York. Matrix
has been updated.
Riyadh - (1030)Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab Gulf Programme For
United Nations Development Organization) for $250k. The check was sent by HRH, Prince Tala! Abdul Aziz
Al Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter at the US Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy
of the V.S.A. The funds are intended "for the support of emergency relief and rescue operations targeting
women and children victims of the recent hurricane in the V.S.A." Roger Anderson, Charleston Disbursing
Office is in direct contact with post on instructions to process the check through financial systems.
Jordan - (1140) Mobile Hospitals from Jordan. FEMA and HHS have declined. If Jordan could send-
through AID mission - medical supplies (no drugs) instead, such as first aid kits, USAID will attempt to place.
~ii~: Michael Singh, Jordan Desk, is discussing tbis compromise witb US Embassy Amman.
Notify Lisa in eMS, 7-7640, of outcome.
Jordan - Forensic Teams from Jordan. Turned offmainly due to licensure issues.
Saudi Arabia - The Secretary is meeting with the incoming Saudi Ambassador today at 1740L in New York.
The Saudis. through guidance provided in State 163278, have provided $100,000,000 in assistance (Riyadh
6305) to an Ararnco subsidiary based in Houston. Aramco is to spend the money to buy relief items and provide
them to NGOs and local governments. The problem they are having now is trying to find ways to spend the
money. Saudis have commented that they are okay with press coverage of this donation.

1
DATE/CASE In: 14 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
y.
UNCLASSIFIED
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) A total of 95 foreign countries and international organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or increased offers of assistance have been made by:
• Saudi Arabia pledged $250 million.

• Japan offered additional$500,000 in relief supplies (bedding, tents, first aid kits).
• Canada offered forensic services.
• Nigeria donated $1 million.
• Djibouti pledged $50,000. .
• Colombia offered SOUTHCOM a natural disaster response team and powdered milk.
• Chile offered water, diapers, bedding, water pwnps and body bags. (Task Force)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
(U) The number of foreign nationals reported.missing is now at 858, down from a high of 2,200. (Task
N~ .
(U) American Red Cross made available 2,000 Verizon-donated cell phones for evacuee use. Foreign
citizens may use the cell phones to call their embassies directly. (Task Force)
us, GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

(U) In addition to Ambassador Sullivan's team being established at "State Department - South" in Baton
Rouge, there are approximately 58 State personnel on the grourid addressing issues in the affected region. (Task
Force)
Drafted: Felix Hernandez, Deputy C o o r d i n a t o r . Approved:SWO:AWestling

State (All Bureaus) Other Agencies By WashFax: AID CIA DHS DNI Energy FBI PBIS HSC lCS NMCC NMnc NSA NSC NSOC aSD/ESC
TREASWHSR
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED ~~
Oliva, Amber M
RELEASE
From: McCarthy, Deborah A .
Sent: Monday, September 19, 20058:55 AM
To: Bass, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov'tl KATRINA
cash_donatlonS--9_
00-9-05_0916••••
FYI
From: McCarthy, Deborah A

To: Thomas, Harry K
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov'tl KATRINA
This is what Task Force prepared COB Friday. Note footnotes that monetization of Kuwaiti
oil not included, the $100MM from Saudi Arabia (I am not surft why) and the 10MM from Oman
which is not publicly recorded anywhere. The total therefore would probably be in the
range of $860MM. We will update this today.

Subject: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov't
Michelle Harris
1
Special Assistant
Bureau of Administration
202-647-4461

DATE/CASE 10: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED

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·UNCLASSIFIED

TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9112/05

UNITED STATESDEPARTMENT QF STATE

UNITE D STATES DEPARTM ENT OF STATE

Attached is the most recent matrix of offers of international assistance, as well as

Saudi Arabia $255 million from Aramco

Subject: Updated Matrix and Exec Summary 2005 09 06 +1300EST

Intemational OfferSiummary or Foreign.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

The attached Includes sensitive Information· please do not fOl.Ward.

Summaryof changes since last report (09 28 05):

• Deleted Macedonia$300,000 • offer did not materialize

• Confirmingif Indonesia $25k was private or govt to govt.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

O'Herron, Petra C B2 (?6 2

Thank you! Paul Blankenship

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

More guidance to field.

SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 163279

1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT

COUNTRY FOREIGN OFFERS

Afghanistan $100,000 cash

Bentes, Julianna W LT893'

We'd heard Saudi was $100MM, not $100K

. . .from: Harris,oMichelle£[mailto:HarrisM E2@state:gov]_.~ 00. 0 _.0 •• 0. ._ _ .'._ _ _ •

sent: Wednesday, september 28, 2005 5:15 PM

The attached includes sensitive information - please do not forward.

Summary of changes since last report (09 22 05):

• Removed Australia $7.6M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG

• Confirming if Indonesia $25k was private or govt to govt.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

S/ES~O:PMAYER TF: DSAINZ RM:JSEGRESON

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT, PREL, US, SA

SUBJECT:TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

REFS: RIYADH 006457

1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2, 4, and

2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

4. (SBU) Talking points for use with AGFUND:

The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer

The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.

immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's

We accept your generous offer in the amount of $250,000

Your government may transmit funds, in U.s. dollars,

ABA Routing Number: B2

The donation should be in U.s. dollars rather than

-- To ensure that the donation is properly tracked and

5. (IF APPLICABLE) Action request for Post: Please

-- Name and contact information of AGFUND point of contact

--Name and contact info of Post~s point of contact.on this

I:\TF1\DOCS\CABLES\ACCEPTANCE CABLE RIYADH.DOC

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT, PREL, US, SA

SUBJECT: TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

REFS: RIYADH 006457

1. (SBU) This is an action request '-- see paras 2, 4, and

2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

4. (SBU) Talking points for use with AGFUND:

The U.S. Governmerit is grateful for th~ generous offer

The s~tuation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.