UNCLASSIFIED

RELEASED IN PART
B6
TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/16/2005
Shift 2 (1500-1800)
AF Representative End of Shift Report - Susie Pratt

Beginning of Shift

• Togo - Send Acceptance Cable for offer ofUSD 100,000; received dip note from
Embassy of Togo in D.C. .
• Equatorial Guinea - Allison Lee had called from NY cell I I
FM B
wants to present check personally at State Department. Sent information to AF/C
deputy Tony Newton to coordinate. Allison not sure of exact amount.

End of Shift - Nothing pending

• Acceptance cable sent re Togo donation.

• E-G being followed up by AF/C Tony Newton - check in with him.
• Rwanda Acceptance Cable was sent
• Verified that Senegal desk sent a dip not to accept the offer of assistance
($100,000) to Embassy here; (Note: Senegalese were also going to send their
Consellor for civil proction from the Senegalese Fire Dept to assist search and
recovery efforts. No further information available.)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ill: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
,..
UNCLASSIFIED
O·Herron. Petra C

From: CMS TaskForce1J

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:36 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Andre, Larry E Jr.(AFIW) .
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: FW: Format for Reply of Acceptance to Togo Offer of Assistance via Dip Note and ·TF1 Needs
Copy of Dip Note from Senegal

Larry, .
I am forwarding this to you to direct to David's back-up, if he is Desk Officer for either Togo or Senegal. I am on the
.
Katrina Task Force and can't remember which post Brian covers vs. those that David covers. THANKS! Antoinette .
-original Message--
From: OJIS TaskForcelJ
Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 3:48 AM
To: Bachman, Brian D(AF/W); Galindo, David R(AF/W)
Cc Taskforce-I
Subject: Format for Reply of Acceptance to Togo Offer of Assistancevia DIp Note and 1Fl NeedS Co~ of Dip Note from Senegal
Brian/David:
I am serving on the Katrina Taskforce and the issue of whether the reply of acceptance should be via dip note came up for
Togo. (Sorry, It is 3:30 AM, and I can't remember which one of you handles Togo and Senegal)

1) At any rate, Togo's offer was a bit different in that it came from the Embassy in Washington to the Dept of State in a dip
note. Can you possibly verify AF'sprotocol on replying to dip notes and advise;the subsequent AF TF Rep at this same
address. (An earlier notation from the AF TF Rep on the shift prior to mine; indicated that the AFFO staff assistant advised
that the SOP on dip notes is to send them to the 7th floor but I am not clear on what that means logistically. If can provide
some clarification to my successor on the TF, this can be acted upon. THANKS!

2) Similarly, there is suppose to be a dip note from Senegal but that documentcannot be found in the TF. Would greatly
appreciate any assistance you can provide in tracking this down. THANKSI ., .

Antoinette Corbin-Taylor
. AF Rep - Task Force 1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED.
Chai, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1J
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 6:08 AM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: Campbell, William N(AFJEX); TaskForce-1
SUbJect: AF Sept. 13 End of Shift Report 2300-0700

AF Sept. 13 End of Shift Report 2300-0700

Outstanding Issues

Cables:

• Please ensure the geo TAGS are correct when using templates from other posts. I had to correct 2 draft cables (that
used Cameroon tags for Nigeria and Rwanda so please use the versions of the cables saved in "My Documents")

• Nigeria: need to complete clearances; make sure to clear with OFDA Tony Stitt; also verify with Nigeria Desk that real
amount is $1 million and not $100,000,000 as typed in cable (I changed It).

• Rwanda: need to complete clearances; make sure to clear with OFDA Tony StItt

Pending Offers/Need to close the IOOD:

• Togo: offer of $100,000 needed in writing (I emailed post but haven't received a reply)

• Senegal: Pete Davis of AFfW advised that offer of Senegal Ambassador in Washington for $100,000 is coming from
the Ambassador's discretionary fund .. He may deliver a check instead of wiring the money. Dip Notes to be
exchanged first. ACTION: Day shift 13 SEP should contact Pete to confirm receipt of Ambassador's DIP NOTE and
have Pete send response, clearing it with usual UMJR and Task F:orce officers. Clear with OFDA Tony Stitt as well.

Completed tasks this shift:

• Replied to Monica Rancher's Query about how private Cameroonians can contribu~e money and how American School
stUdents can send books and letters to children in the Astrodome.
• Updated chart of AF donations to date.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1J
.Sent: Monday, September 12, 20053:12 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForee-1
Subject: End of Shift Report - AF, 12 Sept. 0700-1500

0845 Call from Robert Gresbrink of Embassy Yaounde requesting ABA routing number for Cameroon's donation of 250
million CFA (Approximately $450,000). Cable instructions emailed to Gresbrink. Acceptance cable circulated for
clearance.

1300 Call from Zina Pierre, lobbyist representing the Government of Togo, informing the Task Force that the President of
Togo wishes to donate $100,000, but was advised by the Embassy in Lome that they had not received any instructions on .
what to do with these offers. Contacted AFIW Desk Officer David Galindo, forwarded the relevant cable instructions to
him. and infonned him that upon receipt of something in writing from the GOT, to notify the Task Force duty person, who
will prepare a response with instructions on wiring the donation.

1443 Email from Pete Davis, Senegal Desk Officer, advising GOS wants to donate $100,000. Advised Davis to get
something in writing and Task Force will draft cable with instruction on wiring money.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
r:LEASED IN FULL
AF
TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9116/2005
Shift 2 (1500-1800)
AF Representative End of Shift Report - Susie Pratt
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Beginning of Shift

• Togo - Send Acceptance Cable for offer ofUSD 100,000; received dip note from
Embassy of Togo in D.C.
• Equatorial Guinea- Allison Lee had called from NY cell (202) 841-3715; FM
wants to present check personally at State Department. Sent information to AF/C
deputy Tony Newton to coordinate. Allison not sure of exact amount.

End of Shift - Nothing pending

• Acceptance cable sent re Togo donation.

• E-G being followed up by AF/C Tony Newton - check in with him.
• Rwanda Acceptance Cable was sent
• Verified that Senegal desk sent a dip not to accept the offer of assistance
($100,000) to Embassy here; (Note: Senegalese were also going to send their
Consellor for civil proction from the Senegalese Fire Dept to assist search and
recovery efforts. No further information available.)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M

From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1 J
Thursday. September 15, 2005 1:44 AM
RELEASED. . IN FULL
To: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: List of AF Offers for Assistance - Pledged or Received

Received
Djibouti $50,000
Gabon $500,000
Mauritania $200,000 (from Mauritania Business Council)
Kenya $100,000
Ethiopia $100,000 (NOT ON MATRIX)

Pledged
Cameroon $450,000
Equatorial Guinea $500,000 (from private organization)
Rwanda $100,000
Uganda $200,000
Togo $100,000
Nigeria $1 million (pending review by L as GON wanted to give check to S.
Desk Officer spoke wit GONFinance Min suggesting GON donate to Red
Cross. Awaiting results/reply~from L

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENTOFSTATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 09 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 · ..., UNCLASSIFIED
Bentes, Julianna W
L'boo
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAlFO) RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 20054:26 PM
To: Moody, Kathleen(AF/RSA)
Cc: Katrina Working Group
Subject: RE: Offers of Assistance from AF countries to Hurricane Katrina victims

There hasbeen no public release of who offered what. The Executive Summary of what has been accepted has been
distributed, however, through H to some selectees on the Hill. Others are referred to website which lists all OFFERS of
assistance. We do not want to release a public list until we are sure everything Is In order and in any case, would need an
ExecSec chop.

From: Moody, Kathleen(AF/RSA)

sent: Wednesday,september 28,20053:17 PM
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Subject: FW: Offersof AssIstance from AF countries to Hurricane Katrina YIdIms

Your matrix may be off, according to AFIEX. Thanks

----Original Message--
From: M1lhous,Vlrglnia H
Sent: Wednesday, september 28,2005 2:19 PM
To: Moody, Kathleen
Cc: campbell, William N
Subject: RE: Offersof AssIsI:ance from AFcountries to Hurricane Katrina victims

Kathleen, the Katrina Working Group is updating the matrix and hopes to get a final version ready within a few days.
don't have any documentation to verify offers, but based on a summary that was handed out In the KWG meeting
yesterday, the following are additions to what you have:

Botswana $100,000
Ethiopia $100,000 to the Bush-Clinton Fund
Cameroon $450,000
Ghana $100,000 (note: KWG summary shows $15,000, but I think this is incorrect)
Guinea $500,000
Rwanda $100,000
Senegal $100,000
Togo $100.000
South Africa $2 million (the details of this offer are still unclear)
Namibia $100,000 worth of canned fish (will be declined)

Ginny

--onglnal Message--
From: Moody, Kathleen
sent: Wednesday, 5eptember 28, 2005 12:06 PM
To: campbell, William N; Mllhous, VIrginia H
Subject: FW: O!fers of Assistance from AFcounb1es to Hurricane Katrina victims

Could you please get me this info. today? I need to respond to an important Hill inquiry-someone who.wants to praise
the African countries who donatedl pledged and doesn't want to leave anybody out. Thanks. Kathleen
--Original Message-- .
From: Moody, Kathleen
sent: Tuesday, September 27,200511:29 AM
To: campbell, William N
SUbject: FW:' Offers of Assistance from AFcountries to Hurricane Katrinavictims

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATEleASE ID: 17 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 ., UNCLASSIFIED
Please see Kendra's concern that your matrix is not up to 'date: would appreciate it if you could get me the latest.
Thanks, Kathleen

----Original Message-----
From: Gaither, Kendra L
sent: Tuesday. september 27.200511:25 AM
To: Moody. Kathleen
SUbject: Offers or AssIstance from AFcountries to Hurricane Katrina victims

I'

This is the last one] received. It does not, however, reflect donations from South African ($2 mln),
Namibia ($100K in fish) that we heard about at the UN. Perhaps Katrina task force has sent Bill or Ginny
more recent updates.

You may want to touch base also with our good friend Kelly Tucker, who is the Special Assistant to Amb.
Milloy (?) who runs the eMS Katrina Task Force. .
Kendra

-----Origlnal Message-····
From: Campbell. William N
sent: Monday. September 12. 2005 8:44 AM
To: Gaither. Kendra L
Cc: ,Nolan. Stephen Ji Engels. Bien C .
SUbject: FW: Offers of AssIstance from AFcountries to Hurricane Katrina victims

The Katrina Task Force has begun to forward assistance information by region. as the attachment shows. Do you .
need anything beyond this?

---Original Message---
From: CMS TaskForceU(S/ES~{TF)
sent: Sunday. 5eptember U. 2005 8:33 AM
To: AF-All. OOMESTIC-DL
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbje¢ Offersof Assistance from Af counbies to Hurricane Katrinavictims

« File: AF Donations4.xls »
This is the latest information on at 0830 on Sunday, September 11.

2
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED DMlt-\.
Oliva, Amber M

From: CMS TaskForce1J

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:01 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator
, Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: AF End of Shift Report Sept 150700_1500

TFUSOl: Huricane Katrina Task Force 9/15/2005

Shift 2 (0700-1500)

AF Representative End of Shift Report - Ginny Milhous

* Togo - See previous report. Conflic~ing information on whether the TF should send a
cable to post or whether the desk should prepare dip note response. See below for similar
'situation with Senegal. Dakar Desk has drafted di~ note and cleared with TF1. Need to
advise Togo desk to do the same. Make sure that dip note does not say ~on behalf of the
President_.. "

* Senegal - Desk Officer (Pete Davis) drafted dip note accepting offer of lOOK. We
revised and cleared. Desk will clear with L and others as necessary before delivering to
the Senegalese Embassy.

,'~ .;:;;, "cameroon - 1. (Continued from previous shi ft-ha~~n'; t' ch~d;a:' ~Ba~c~ C't{o follow up , )
':" 'Que'stion as to amount Cameroon contributions translates into in USD.' "; FMO from post
indi~ated GOC wanted to contribute $500,000 USD. Actual donation was' made in local
currency (200, 000,000 CFA) and TF3 has recorded amount as $450,000' USD. "Clarification
required (or'response of acceptance needs to avoid specifying amount.)

2. Received email from Robert Gresbrink advising of $25,000 donation from Commercial Bank
of Cameroon. Sent reply asking for more details.

* Accra -TF1 confirmed that USG is no longer accepting gifts in kind. Drafted cable
with guidance for Accra on declining offer. Sent to AF/W Phil Carter and OFDA Tony Stitt
for clearance 10:20 a.m. on 9/15. AF/W has cleared. Phone call from Scott Tricknor in
Accra (tel 233~21-775348), saying that post has informally advised the GOG of the
difficulty in accepting in-kind donations and that they are considering changing their
pledge to a cash donation. Scott was meeting with GOG officials today and will report
what they decide. Hold cable until we hear further.

* Rwanda - See previous report. Received clearance from AF/C; revised cable to
reflect current TF1 preferred language and format. Submitted two copies and diskette to
TF Coordinator. Returned to add RM clearance (see email to Joan Segerson). Once
clearance is received, need to reprint cable and recopy onto diskette.

* Conakry -- Received phone call, email, and cable advising of unexpected donation of
$500,000, delivered to the embassy by representatives of ,the council of ministers.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006 20050399] lJNCLASSIFIED
Drafted acceptance cable, received AF~~~~~~J~~~~itingOFDA clearance .

. ,'"
. !'

UNCLASSIFI~D
 lTNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I

From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1J
Wednesday, September 14, 2005 12:37 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Galindo, David R(Main State Room 4250)
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: Written Confirmation of Togo's Offer $ 100 K Hurricane Assistance

David, could you have someone bring a copy up to the Operations Center and ask that it be given to Sam Westgate, AF
desk, in Task Force 1. Thanks. Sam

From: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator

sent: Wednesday, september 14,2005 11:41 AM
To: ZZ_Template, Madrid T (Madrid)(Madrid)
CC: TaskFarce-1
Subject: FW: Written Confinnation of Togo's Offer $ 100 K Hurricane Assist:lnce

From: Galindo, David R

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:30 AM
To: 'CMS TaskForcelJ'
Cc: Epstein, Daniel l; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Written Confirmation of Togo'sOffer $ 100 K Hurricane Assistance

I just received the fax dip note from the Embassy of Togo. What do I do with it? dg

----Original Message-----
From: -CMS TaskForcelJ
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:43 AM
To: Galindo, David R(Main State Room 4250)
Cc: Epstein, Daniel l(Maln StateRoom 4250); TaskForce-1
Subject: Written Confinnatlan of Togo'sOffer $100 K Hurricane Assistance

This AF/PDPA Sam Westgate, serving on the task force. Please tickle Ammbassy Togo about the need to get written
confirmation of their'offer of $ 100k for hurricane assistance. Without the written confirmation, we cannot proceed with
a cable confirming acceptance. Sam

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 f
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I

From: CMS TaskForce 1J

RET E A SED rW¥P
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20054:47 PM
To: Galipeau. Denis JR(Geneva)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW; for Jenny Milhouse --- Senegal dip note

Attachments: dip note Senegal thanks for Katrina relief.doc

David: TheTask Force now has received a diplomatic note from the Embassy of Togo. Below is dip note that Senegal
Desk Officer drafted. My notes from Ginny on last shift states: .

Togo - See previou report. Conflicting information on whether the TF should send a cable to post or whether the Desk
should prepare dip note response. See below for similar situation with Senegal. Dakar Desk has drafted dip note and
cleared with TF1. Need to advise Togo desk to do the same. Make sure that dip note does not say on 'behalf of the
President'.

Gloria

From: CMS TaskForce1J sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:48 PM

To: Davis, PeterJ(Main State Room 4250)
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW:for JennyMilhouse -- Senegal dip note

Pete, please see revised language in first paragraph. Otherwise. this is fine. Please make sure that you clear with Land
anyone else who would normally clear on your dip notes.

Ginny
AF Rep - TF1

From: Davis, PeterJ

Sent: Thursday, september 15,2005 1:37 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: for Jenny Milhouse --- Senegal dip note

dip note below

---Original Message-----
From: Davis, Peter J
sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 12:14 PM
To: Andre, Larry E
Subject: CLEARANCE --- Hurricane docs

Larry --

Please clear these documents:

SENEGAL

1) Dip note to Senegalese embassy accepting the donation of $100,000 and giving instructions on how to make the
transfer

dip note Senegal

thanks for Ka...

--------------------------
Pete Davis
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Desk Officer
Senegal. Guinea, Guinea-Bissau
U.S. Department of State .
(202) 647-1540

2
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M

From: CMS TaskForce1-Director RELEASED IN FULL

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200512:20 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator; ZZ_Template, Madrid T (Madrid)(Madrid)
Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O CMS
Subject: RE: Written Confirmation of Togo's Offer $ 100 K Hurricane Assistance

Give copy to task force. We will prepare cable with RM chop on acceptance which has to
come out of here and it can also be turned into a dip note to respond.

>=------~~.........-:-=-----:-:::--:::----::-.,....-------
>From: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator
>Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:41 AM
>To: ZZ Template, Madrid T (Madrid) (Madrid)
>Cc: TaskForce-1
>Subject: FW: written Confirmation of Togo's Offer $ 100 K Hurricane Assistance
>
>
>
>.........-----..........,:-:---:--.....,,---:-::--::,....----------
>From: Galindo, David R
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:30 AM
>To: 'eMS TaskForce1J'
>Cc: Epstein, Daniel Ji TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Written Confirmation of Togo's Offer $ 100 K Hurricane Assistance
>
>1 just received the fax dip note from the Embassy of Togo. What do I
>do with it? dg
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: CMS TaskForce1J
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:43 AM
>To: Galindo, David R(Main State Room 4250)
>Cc: Epstein, Daniel J(Main State Room 4250); TaskForce-1
>Subject: Written Confirmation of Togo's Offer $ 100 K Hurricane Assistance
>
>This AF/PDPA Sam Westgate, serving on the task force. Please tickle Ammbassy Togo about
the need to get written confirmation of their offer of $ lOOk for hurricane assistance.
Without the written confirmation, we cannot proceed with a cable confirming acceptance.
Sam

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 09/14/2885 11:12 202232319El EMBASSY OF TOGO PAGE ei

UNCLASSIFIED
AMBASSADE DU TOGO ~ REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE
2208 Mossachusetts Ave .. N.W,
Woshington. D.C. 20008
Tel: 202-234-4212
Fax: 202-232"3190
W TRAVAIL· LIBERTI: - PATRIE

RELEASED IN FULL

No)'f(jA r rus N2005

The Embassy ofthe Republic of Togo presents its compliments to the U.S. Departmentof
State, Office ofProtocol, and has the honor to inform-the latter tbat the Government of
the Republic of Togo would like to o~the sum of$100,000 to the Government United
States of America to assist with reliefefforts in thewakeof Hurricane Katrina.

The Government of Togo took note ofPreai.dent Bush's statement that while offers of in-
kind assistance are welcomed, they must be coOl'dioaied with FEMA. and that cash is
easierto manage. It is in this light that the Government of the Republic orTego extends
this offer.

The Embassy oftileRepublic ofTogoavails itselfof this opportunity to renew-to the ~

Depattment of State,Officeof Protocol, and the assurances of its highest consideration
.,- ,

-Washington, D.C.
September13,2005

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OFFICE OF PROTOCOL
!
WASmNGTON. D.C. - I
I

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
"
 UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M

From: eMS TaskForce1J

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:36 AM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Andre, Larry E Jr.(AFIW)
Cc: TaskForce-1
'Subject: FW: Format for Reply of Acceptance to Togo Offer of Assistance via Dip Note andTF1 Needs
Copy of Dip Note from Senegal

Larry,
I am forwarding this to you to direct to David's back-up, if he is Desk Officer for either
Togo or Senegal. I am on the Katrina Task Force and can't remember which post Brian
covers vs. those that David covers. THANKS! Antoinette

> -----Original Message-----

>From: CMS TaskForcelJ
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:48 AM
>To: Bachman, Brian D(AF/W); Galindo, David R(AF/W)
>Cc: TaskForce-1
>Subject: Format for Reply of Acceptance to Togo Offer of Assistance via Dip Note and
TF1 Needs Copy of Dip Note from senegal
>
>Brian/David:
>1 am serving on the Katrina Taskforce and the issue of whether the
>reply of acceptance should be via dip note came up for Togo. (Sorry,
>it is 3:30 AM, and I can't remember which one of you handles Togo and
>Senegal)
>
>1) At any rate, Togo's offer was a bit different in that it came from the Embassy in
Washington to the Dept of State in a dip note. Can you possibly verify AF's protocol on
replying .t o dip notes and advise the subsequent AF TF Rep at this same address. (An
earlier notation from the AF TF Rep on the shift prior to mine, indicated that the AFFO
staff assistant advised that the SOP on dip notes is to send them to the 7th floor but I
am not clear on what that means logistically. If can provide some clarification to my
successor on the TF, this can be acted upon. THANKS!
>
>2) Similarly, there is suppose to be a dip note from senegal but that document cannot be
found in the TF. Would greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide in tracking this
down. THANKS ! ~
>
>Antoinette·Corbin-Taylor
>AF Rep - Task Force 1
>

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 .UNCLASSIFIED
 09/14/2005,- ' 11:12 2022323198 EMBASSY OF TOGO PAGt:. 1::11

UNCLASSIFIED

AMBASSADE DU TOGO REPUBlIQUE TOGOLAISe

2208 Massachusetts Ave .. N.W. TRAVAIL - L1BERTE - PATRIE
Wcshington. D.C. 20008
Tel: 202-234-4212
Fax: 202-232...3 190

No)'{(jATIUSN200S
RELEASED IN FULL

The Embassyofthe Republic of Togo presents its compliments to the U.S. Departmentof
State, Office of Protocol,and bas the honor to inform the latter that the Government of
the RepublicofTogo would like to offer the sum of$100,000 to the GovemmentUnited
States ofAmerica to assist with relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

The GovernmentofTogo took note ofPresident Bush's statement that while offers of in..
kind assistance are welcomed, they must be ceordinated with FEMA. and that cash is
easier to manage. It is in this light that the Governmentofthe Republic of Togo extends
this offer.

The Embassy of the Republic of Togo avails itselfof this opportunityto n:ncw'to the Ih
Depattment of State, Office ofProtocoJ, and the assurancesof its highest consideratiOn
q

Washington, D.C.
September 13.2005

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OFFICE OF PROTOCOL
WASmNGTON, D.C.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE lD: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 lJNCLASSIFIED
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Bentes, Julianna W
From: ONeill, Sean K
Thursday, September 29, 2005 6:48 PM
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Sent:
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE
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FM SECSTATE WASH DC
TO AMEMBASSY LOME IMMEDIATE

UNCLAS STATE 181549

E.O. 12958: DECL: N/A

TAGS: OPDC, PREL,TO
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING
HURRICANE KATRINA FROM TOGOLESE FM ZARIFOU AYEVA

1, PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO .

FM AYEVA. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT
OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT OF.TOGO WISHES TO DO SO, THERE WILL BENO
SIGNED ORIGINAL.

2. BEGIN TEXT:

DEAR MR. MINISTER:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING

. THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE OF THE
MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANES IN U.S. HISTORY. IT IS
UNITE.D STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA T,1,.. TCLASS·IFIED
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 U 1'1
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COMFORTING TO HAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS TRAGIC TIME.

t DEEPLY APPRECIATE TOGO'S DONATION OF USD 100,000. TOGO'S

GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION WILL ASSIST GREATLY IN DISASTER
RECOVERY EFFORTS.

- I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND Co"NCERN.

SINCERELY,

CONDOLEEZZA RICE

END TEXT.
RICE

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Hart, Geneva R RELEASED IN FULL
From:
Sent:
McCarthy, Deborah A
Tuesday, January 03, 2006 1:40 PM
J)S7{)
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Sung, Ki H(Charleston); Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James
L(Charleston)
Cc: Flaggs, Chris H; Bordley, Donna; Scalzo, Christopher R; Hembree, Eric L; Katrina Working
Group; James, Donna L(Charleston): Walden, Nancy S(Charleston); Grover, Charles '
H(Charleston)
Subject: . RE:.HURRICANE RELIEF REPORT,xls, TF Director for Heidi Gomez or Michelle Harris

Thank you.

From: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)

Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 3:20 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Sung, Ki H(Charleston); Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James L(Charieston)
Cc: Flaggs, Chris H; Bordley, Donna; Scalzo, Christopher R; Hembree, Eric L; Katrina Working Group; McCarthy, Deborah
A; James, Donna L(Charleston); Walden, Nancy S(Charleston); Grover, Charles H(Charleston)
SUbject: RE: HURRICANE RELIEF REPORT.xls, TF Director for Heidi Gomez or Michelle Harris

Updated spreadsheet. Replaces earlier report for Monday, 12/19/05.

The latest Wire Transfer information has been reviewed and the $103,492.23
transfer has been confirmed to be from the Togolese Republic. Togo is listed on the Hurricane Katrina
working group's cash donations report as pledging USD $ 100,000.

« File: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF combined REPORT.xIs »

Roger
-"---Original Message-----
From: Anderson, RogerW
sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:43 PM
To: Anderson, RogerW; Sung, Ki H; Kaplan, Sid l(RM/SPP); Miliette, Jamesl
Cc: Flaggs, ChrisH(RM/DCFO); Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Scalzo, Christopher R(RM/CFO); Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP); Katrina
Working Group; McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO); James, Donna l; Walden, NancyS; Grover, Charles H
Subject: RE: HURRICANE REUEF REPORT.xls, TF Director for HeidiGomez or Michelle Harris

«File: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF combined REPORT.xls»

Today's report, includes weekly update of overseas collections to date.

Roger

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 01 SEP 2006 200503991 .UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C .

From: Buelow, Judy M(AFIW)

Sent: Friday, September 16. 20052:15 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Togo Dip Note re Katrina donation
RELEASED IN FULL

·-·--Original Message---··
From: Galindo, David R
sent: Wednesday. september 14, 2005 2:11 PM
To: Diffily, J A{lome)
Cc: Rathod, Rona R(lome); Galindo, David R; Kaminski, Richard M; Buelow, Judy M; sanders, James R(MS Room 4534)
Subject: Togo Dip Note re Katrina donation .

09-14-2005.pdf

Jack - I got this fax this morning. I have already delivered it to the Katrina Task Force in the Op Center. They will process
it and tell me what to do. dg

",

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED INITIAL
APPR: DM

RELEASED IN FULL ::p1/61 DRAFT: SP

S/ES-O:AS
TF: 8M
AF: JB
L: PG
UNCLASSIFIED OFDA: TS

TFUS01~ SUSIE PRATT

06/28/06 7-6611
TFUS01:DMCCARTHY

S/ES-O: ASMITH TFUS01: SMILEY AF/W: JBUELOW L:PGUTHERIE

OFDA:TSTITT

IMMEDIATE 'LOME

. E.O. 12958: N/A

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

SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM TOGO

REFS: (A) EMBASSY OF TOGO DIP NOTE 142/A/USA/2005; (B)

STATE 163278; (C) STATE 165348; (D) STATE 165349; (E)
STATE 165032; (F) STATE 165886; (G) STATE 164963;

1. (SBU) This is an action request see paras 2, 3 and

4.

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

the Government of Togo's assistance offer for Hurricane
Kat~ina. Embassy Lome should deliver the points in para 3
at the highest appropriate level.

3. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:

, The U.S. Government is most appreciative for the

generous offer of assistance from the Government of Togo
in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991
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Americans, I want to express heartfelt appr~ciation for

your assistance and expressions of concern in this trying
time.

End points.

4. Action request for Post: Please follow guidance

contained in reftels, particularly Ref G, for Hurricane
~atrina donations received by post.

yy

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This message was Autoforwarded,
From: CMS TaskForcelJ
Sent: Friday, September 16,2005 3:40 PM
To: TaskForce-1
ce.
Subject:" FW: Acceptance CableLome

From: Buelow, Judy M(AFNV)

Sent: Friday, September 16, 20052:38:14 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1J
Subject: .RE: Acceptance Cable lome
Auto forwarded by a Rule

The TAG for Togo is TO -- for some reason, I can't make the ct)ange on this text. I clear. Judy

----Original Message-----
From: eMS TaskForce1J(S/ES-O/TF)
Sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 3:12 PM
To: Buelow, Judy M(AF/W) I
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Acceptance cable lome
Importance: High

Judy -- can you review; is the TAG for.Togo TG? thanks, waiting for your clearance

INITIALS
APPR: DM ok
DRAFT: GM OK

TF: DK ok
AF: PC Ok UNCLASSIFIED
L: PG ok
S/ES-O: CT

TFUS01: SUSIE PRATT

09/16/05 7-6611
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S/ES-O: CTRIBBLE AF/W: JBUELOW L": PGUTHRIE

IMMEDIATE LOME

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED

E.O. 12958: N/A

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

SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM TOGO

REFS: (A) EMBASSY OF TOGO DIP NOTE 142/A/USA/2005; (B)

STATE 163278; (C) STATE 165348; (D) STATE 165349; (E) STATE
165032; (F) STATE 165886; (G) STATE 164963;

1. (SBU) Th.i a ' is. an action request" - - see paras 2, 3 and

. 4.

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

the. Government of Togo's assistance offer for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Lome should deliver the points in para 3
at the highest appropriate level.

3. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:

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

of' assistance from the Government of Togo in the aftermath
of Hurricane Katrina.

The situation on the groun~ is dynamic, and the u.s.

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

We accept your generous offer in the amount of $100,000

and, on behalf of the United States Government and all
Americans, we thank you for .this assistance.

End points.

4. Action request for Post: Please follow guidance

contained in reftels, particularly Ref G, for
Hurricane Katrina donations received
r
by post.
yy

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TFUSOI: Hurricane Katrina'Task Force 9/16/2005
Shift 2 (1500-] 800) .
AF Representative End of Shift Report - Susie Pratt

Beginning of Shift

• Togo - Send Acceptance Cable for offer of USD 100,000; received dip note from
Embassy of Togo in D.C. .
• Equatorial Guinea - Allison Lee had called from NY cell (202) 841-3715; FM
wants to present check personally at State Department. Sent information to AF/C
deputy Tony Newton to coordinate. Allison notsure of exact amount.

End of Shift - Nothing pending

• Acceptance cable sent re Togo donation.

• . E-G being followed up by AF/C Tony Newton ., check in with him.
• Rwanda Acceptance Cable was sent
• Verified that Senegal desk sent a'dip not to accept the offer of assistance" .
($100,000) to Embassy here; (Note: Senegalese were also going to send their
Consellor for civil proction from the Senegalese Fire Dept to assist search and
recovery efforts.· No further information available.)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORHY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 15 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: eMS TaskForce1J
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200511 :39 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: '050914 AF Offers of Assistance (Shared)'

>----------
>From: Campbell, William N(AF/EX)
>Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 10:37:19 AM
>To: CMS TaskForce1J
>Subject: RE: '050914 AF Offers of Assistance (Shared) I

>Auto forwarded by a Rule

>
AF filtering does not include Togo or Uganda contributions

> -----Original Message-----

>From: CMS TaskForcelJ(S/ES-O/TF)
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:50 AM
>To: AF-ALL DOMESTIC-DL
>Cc: TaskForce-1
>Subject: '050914 AF Offers of Assistance (Shared)'
>
>please review the attached document.
>
> « File: 050914 AF Offers of Assistance (Shared) .xls »
>
>The attachment is the AF subset of the Taskforce matrix of International Offers of
As s i s t ancec fox yO'lll:" information and review. The full matrix 'was last updated at ,0646
September 14.
>
>Brian B. Brown
>AF Representative Hurricane Katrina Task Force (09/13, 2300 - 09/14
>0700)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TllMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 08 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1J . _ .. .RELEASED IN FlTLL
Sent: Thursday, September 15. 20052:13 AM
To: CMS Task Force1C-Coordinator
Cc: TaskForce·1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: List of AF Offers for Assistance - Pledged or Received

Correction: Cameroon's assistance (200,0000,000 CFA) has been received by US Embassy and
deposited in US Treasury account. Earlier e-mail from Desk Officer indicates that amount
equates to $500,000 USD (vs. $450,000 USD).

> -----Original Message-----

>From: CMS TaskForce1J
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:44 AM
'>To: CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator
>Cc: TaskForce-1
>Subject: List of AF Offers for Assistance - Pledged or Received
>
>Received
>Djibouti $50,000
>Gabon $500,000
>Mauritania $200,000 (from Mauritania Business Council)
>Kenya $100,000
>Ethiopia $100,000 (NOT ON MATRIX)
->
>Pledged
>Cameroon $450,000
>Equatorial Guinea $500,000 (from private organization)
>Rwanda $100,000
>Uganda $200,000
>Togo $100,000
>Nigeria $1 million (pending review by L as GON wanted to give check to S.
Desk Officer spoke wit GON Finance Min suggesting GON donate to Red
> Cross. Awaiting results/reply from L
on issue and GON on suggestion)
>Sao Tome Principe $18,000

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED