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From: Ham Shirvani nate: February 24, To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgaiic-bruvea@csustan.edu> SUbject: Re: Sarah Palin - urgent

It is Okay with me. Go ahead please, Ham

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On Feb 24, 201 0, at 8:54 AM. "Susana Gajic-Bruyea" <sgajic-bruyea@csustan.edu> wrote:

Ham.

We are having trouble getting dates in June for the Sarah Palin. Are you ok with Friday June 25'7 I think this would work for my office although it is a furlough Friday - that would be better for campus. They also have two dates in September: Saturday September 11 and or Friday September 17.

I saw we go for the June 25th date if it's ok with you.

Please let me know asap.

Thanks,

Susana

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Subject: RE: Palin

Date: Thursday, March 11, 20105;32 PM

From: Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgajic-bruyea@csustan.edu> To; Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

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From: Eve Hightower

Sent: Thursday, March 11, 20104:08 PM To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject: Palin

Susana,

Who should people contact for 50th AnniVersary Gala tickets?

Eve Hightower

Director of Media Relations California State _University, Stanislaus (209) 667-3792

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Subject: RE: Palin

Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:12 PM

From: Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgajic-bruyea@csustan.edu> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csusta!'.edu>

Hi Eve,

They should call University Advancement at 667-3131. Susana

From: Eve Hightower

Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:08 PM To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject: Palin

Susana,

Who should people contact for 50th Anniversary Gala tickets?

Eve Hightower

Director of Media Relations California State University, Stanislaus (209) 667-3792

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Monica Doll

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Kirstin Wolfe

Monday, March 15,20107:38 AM Monica Doll

FW: Gala

Hello Monica:

See responses below concerning the Gala. Please provide detail as to what a "poser" is?

From: Melody Maffei

Sent: Sunday, March 14,20102:56 PM To: TIm CNergaauw; Kirstin Wolfe

Cc: Robert Gallegos

Subject: RE: Gala

See my responses in blue below:

From: Tim Overgaauw

Sent: Thursday, March 11, 20102:00 PM To: Kirstin Wolfe; Melody Maffei

Cc: Robert Gallegos

Subject: RE: Gala

I met with a decor group yesterday regarding The Gala and they had a few questions I am hoping you can answer:

• Are the lights in Main Dining dimmable? The lights in seating area are dimmable.

• Does facilities have a scissor lift? Yes, but not for vendor use due to liability / risk management issues.

• Is there any poser in the ceiling? I don't know what a poser is, please explain.

• How many circuits are the in the building and how many amps? If you still mean the dining area, there are 3-20A circuits with 11 outlets.

What is the square footage of Main, South & Mom's? Mom's: 3080 sf, Main Dining: 8082 sf, South Dining: 1373 sf

• For the outside patio entrance, how many circuits & amps are there? If you mean exterior, none. Interior lobby between Main & South there is 1-20A circuit with 3·outfets.

Tim

Tim Overgaauw

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection Services Manager CSU Stanislaus

One University Circle Turlock. CA 95382 209-664-6626

From: Kirstin Wolfe

Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:03 AM To: TIm Overgaauw; Melody Maffei

Cc: Robert Gallegos

Subject: FW: Gala

Mel & Tim:

Monica Doll is working on the President's Gala event for June 25 and has the following questions that I will need assistance with from your staff in answering/responding. Please copy me on responses.

Thank you, Kirstin

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sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:56 AM To: Kirstin Wolfe

Subject: Gala - lip Synch

I met with a decor group yesterday regarding The Gala and they had a few questions I am hoping you can answer:

• Are the lights in Main Dining dimmable?

• Does facilities have a scissor lift?

• Is there any poser in the ceiling?

• How many circuits are the in the building and how many amps?

• What is the square footage of Main, South & Mom's?

• For the outside patio entrance, how many circuits & amps are there?

Once we meet again and have a general plan I will definitely have them meet with youto help coordinate facilities involvement.

Thank you,

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Scholarship and Special Events Analyst CSU Stanislaus

Phone (209)667·3808

Fax (209)664-7087

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Subject: FW: 50th Anniversary Sentence for Press Release Date: Friday, March 19, 2010 4:01 PM

From: Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgajic-bruyea@csustan.edu> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

From: Jacob McDougal

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 12: 16 PM To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject: 50th Anniversary Sentence for Press Release

Hello Susana,

How is this for a sentence for the press release. The can check back to the 50th Website for more information.

"In addition to the Anniversary Gala,. the University will celebrate the 50th Anniversary with a Spring Reunion on Saturday,. May 15th and a week's long celebration on "Founders Week'l during September 15-18,. 2010. The events and programs are open to the public. Visit http://www.csustan.edu/Soth/events/ for more in/ormotion."

Eve may have a better way of phrasing the sentence, but this lets people know that there are other events, not to mention the. April events from the College of the Arts that are "50th" related.

Thanks,

J.

Jacob McDougal

Director of Alumni Affairs & Annual Giving California State University, Stanislaus University Advancement

One University Circle

Turlock, CA 95382

Phone: (209) 667-3836

Cell: (209) 620-6543

Fax: (209) 667-3026 www.csustan.edu/alumni

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Special thanks to all who attended Vines and our sponsors:

Liberty Property Management & Boyett Petroleurnl www.csustan.edu/atumni/vines < http://www.csusta n .ed u/alu mn i/vines>

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Subject: Palin

Date: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:32 PM

From: Eve Hiahtower y ," "'I\<~ ;~u"lall

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. Julia Fahrenbruch <JFahrenbruch@csustart.cdu>

Hello, President Shirvani.

I hope you've had a relaxing weekend. I am e-mailing you because you should know word is spreading about Sarah Palin coming to speak at the University, A former Modesto Bee photographer posted it on his Facebook page. The posting garnered 40 comments. It's unknown who told him.

Reporter Patty Guerra e-rnailed me today asking about the rumor. After speaking with Palin's people, I decided to avoid the reporter for today. According to the contract, we cannot issue the press release or promote Palin speaking until her consultants have approved the release. (We are currently awaiting their approval.)

Untif then, I am only able to tell reporters when Palin is coming. That is not enough information to shape the story;

In a worse-case scenario, confirming for Patty that Palin is coming would obligate Patty to write a story because The. Bee will want to be the first' to publicize it. So the first story about Palin coming would have very little helpful information, and may actually include negative statements (To fill out the article, she may write a reaction piece that is comprised mostly of reaction to the news that Palin is comlng.] That's the worst-case scenario.

Thus far, Patty has only sent me one e-mailed inquiry. If she were writing about Palin coming, she should be more aggressive and, at least, make-a phone call.

Hopefully, Palin's consultant will get back to us tomorrow. Tuesday is a perfect day to release this because neither Patty nor Alex would have time for many interviews as they will be covering the city council meeting. So, unless editors hand the story off to other reporters, the story would be basic and largely based on the press release.

Sincerelv,

Eve Hightower


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Subject: Silralf Palin to s peak at CSUSta"islalls' 50thAllniverstll'J' Gala Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 5: 13 PM

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Due to technical difficulties, this announcement is being sent out late in the day. We apologize for the delay.

Sarah Palin to speak at CSU Stanislaus' 50th Anniversary Gala

Former vice-presidential candidate and governor of Alaska Sarah Palin will serve as the keynote ----- --speaKer at CanfOrnia State Oniversfty; Sfanislaus' 50th Annive-rsary-Galaon Friday, June 25.

Sarah Palin took the national political stage in August 2008, when Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced her as his running mate for the 2008 election. Palin was the Republican Party's first woman vice-presidential nominee and the first female governor of Alaska.

"We are proud and honored to welcome such a well-known figure to the CSU Stanislaus campus," said Matt Swanson, president of the California State University, Stanislaus Foundation Board of Directors,

Mrs. Palin recently released her autobiography "Going Rogue: An American life." The book was an instant bestseller.

Mrs. Palin is also a Fox News Channel political commentator;

This is a black-tie fundraising event, hosted by the CSU Stanislaus Foundation.

The evening will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by a five-course dinner and then dancing. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by calling (209) 667~3131.

Proceeds from this black-tie event will benefit the University.

The gala is one of a series of programs this year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of CSU Stanislaus, which held its first classes in 1960. In addition to the gala, the University will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a spring reunion on May 15 and host Founders Week Sept. 15-18. The events and programs are open to the public.

The CSU Stanislaus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity, as identified by the Internal Revenue

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Service, for receipt, acknowledgment and oversight of private gifts to the University. For more information visit http://www.csustan.edu/SOth/events/.

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Thursday, March 25. 2010 1124 PM President

FW: Sarah Palin visit

Do we know this professor? Susana

From: Stephen Routh

Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:35 PM To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject: Sarah Palin visit.

- Ms~ 5gajlc--Bruyea: I just becameaware of the news of Governor Palin ~oming to-campus in- June, and, recognizing that the chances of my forthcoming request being fulfilled are stim to none, I shall inquire anyway; I am the faculty advisor to the Republican Party Club on campus and the current student leaders on it are a very motivated and active bunch and they have helped build a pretty good membership in that club, especially in light of the relative political slumber of our students in general. I was wondering if there would be any possibility for the Governor to have a brief meet and greet with these students. It would be an amazing experience for them, but Ms. Palin's schedule will probably be very tight etc., so I completely understand if this type of interaction would not be possible. Thank you for your time ...

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Mr. Matt Swanson, President

Mr. Hamid Shirvani, Chair of the Board CSU Stanislaus Foundation


Turlock, California 95382

Dear Mr. Swanson and Mr. Shirvani,

I understand that former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will serve as the "guest of honor" at California Stale University, Stanislaus' 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 25. I understand this Gala to be a "black-tie fundraising event."

The sensational nature of former Governor Palin 's political commentary, coupled with an ongoing book lour, has allowed her to charge top dollar for speaking engagements, As Was reported in the media, her speaking appearances typically command $100,000 per event.

To that end, I request the foundation to respond to the following issues:

1. Is the former governor being compensated by the CSUS Foundation in any form for her participation in the event on June 25th? If So, please describe the amount and "

nature of the compensation being awarded to the former governor. .

2. Please disclose any contracts between the former governor and the CSUS Foundation

involving the June 25 speaking engagement. '

In light of the Foundation's stated mission to "to supplement services and funding provided by the state so that our students, our faculty and our community experience a margin of excellence that private support affords," I look forward to your prompt response.

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Monday, March 29,201010:22 AM Faculty-Staff

Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala

Memo to the Campus Community:

We appreciate the interest, support and concerns that people have expressed in regards to the Sarah Palin speaking engagement at the University. In order to clear up any confusion and extinguish the rumors, I would like to provide a couple points of clarification in regards to this event.

First, this is a fund-raising gala hosted by the Foundation Board and its purpose is to raise money for the University. As such, the Foundation Board wanted to bring a keynote speaker who would attract significant interest and, therefore, drive ticket sales. Sarah Palin is that type of speaker, whether or not people agree with her politics, and we expect this event to be a tremendous fund-raising success. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, there have been and will continue to be many other events where the target audience will be students, faculty, alumni, and community members at large. The Sarah Palin event is not one of them. It is strictly a fund-raising event.

Second, while I appreciate the concerns related to the costs associated with the event, I agree with those of you who have pointed out the importance of coming from a place of knowledge. To aid in that effort, I am providing the following information. This event, like all other foundation events, is being fully paid for by private support and members of the Board. TIlls means that absolutely no tax dollars will be used to fund this event and that it is being funded completely with the use of private funds. Again, not a cent of state funds will be used for this event. However, the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the University.

We look forward to hosting a former governor and vice-presidential nominee on our campus and in the Central Valley. We also look forward to bringing future speakers to CSU Stanislaus, with diverse and varied backgrounds, experiences, and professions, just as we have done in the past.

If you have any more questions about this event or need further clarification, please call me at 667-3131.

Thank you all for your time.

Sincerely,

Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Officer of the Foundation Board of Directors

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Sergio Mazon

Monday, March 29, 2010 10:41 AM Postmaster; Susana Gajic-Bruyea

RE: Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala

Greetings,

Thank you for addressing the concerns of the staff/faculty. I have a question regarding the substance of her presentation. Will this event be used as a way for Mrs Palin to promote her platform politically or that of the Tea Party Movement or any political party? How can the university be assured this will not be a political event?

Thank You,

Sergio Mazon, M.D.

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Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:22 AM To: Faculty-Staff

Subject~ Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala




Second, while I appreciate the concerns related to the costs associated with the event, r agree with those of you who have pointed out the importance of corning from a place of knowledge. To aid in that effort, I am providing the following information. This event, like all other foundation events, is being fully paid for by private support and members of the Board. This means that absolutely no tax dollars will be used to fund this event and that it is being funded completely with the use of private funds. Again, not a cent of state funds will be used for this event. However, the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the University.




Sincerely,

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Monday, March 29,201010:51 AM Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Palin

Personally, I believe the invitation of Sara Palin is a stimulating and courageous decision by the Foundation. Congratulations on the choice of a speaker who will raise the consciousness of everyone, whether they agree or disagree. I wish you great success in this endeavor.

M. Terry Barnhart, M.A.

Site Manager, CSU Stanislaus, Stockton Center Program Developer, University Extended Education Office 209-667-3730


Turlock, CA 95382

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Monday, March 29, 2010 12:08 PM Kristin Olsen

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Fwd: Sarah Palin

This is one of many ernails I have received in resonae to the postmaster. Can we please get seine to prepare responses tor me?

Thanks,

Susana

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From: "Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl" <IOasekRysdahl(tilcsustan.edu> Date: March 29, 20 I 0 11 :39:22 AM PDT

To: "Susana Gajic-Bruyea'' <sgaiic-bruyca@csustan.edu> Subject: Sarah Palin

Susana;

I have pasted the memo you just sent to the campus community. In it you write "In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, there have been and will continue to be many other events where the target audience will be students, faculty, alumni, and community members at large. The Sarah Palin event is not one of them. It is strictly a fund-raising event." The title of the press release on the university website is "Sarah Palin to speak at CSU Stanislaus' 50th Anniversary Gala."

The comment in the memo you just sent out implies that the event is not connected to the so" Anniversary, but the title of the press release indicates that it is related to the so" Anniversary. The press release also says she is the "guest of honor at the 50th Anniversary Gala."

I am confused.

Kelvin

Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl, Ph.D. Professor of Economics

Co-Director, Center for Public Policy Studies California State University, Stanislaus


Turlock. CA 95382

209-667-3182

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Monday, March 29, 20102:30 PM Kristin Olsen

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Fwd: Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala


From: Patrick Kelly <pkelly@esrp.csustan.edu> Date: March 29, 20101:33:47 PM PDT

To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgajicwbruyea@csustan.edU>

Subject: Fwd: Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala

Dear Susana,

Thank you for your memo to the campus community (copy below) explaining the Foundation Board's rationale for selecting Mrs. Palin to be "the guest of honor at California State University, Stanislaus' 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 25" (March 25th press release).

I regret to say that I am confused by some of the content of your memo. You state "In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, there have been and will continue to be many other events where the target audience will be students, faculty, alumni, and community members at large. The Sarah Palin event is not one of them. It is strictly a fund-raising event."

That "The Sarah Palin event is not one of them" rings hollow, especially when one looks at the list of events (http://www.csustan.edul50thleventsD from the university's own web site:

Anniversary Events 03.04.2010

"Vines" Alumni Wine & Cheese Event

04.15.2010

College of the Arts Golden Gala Concert

04.22.2010

Inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition Reception, April 22 at 5:30 pm Llniversity Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature artwork of CSU Stanislaus Alumni from 1960 to the present.

05.15.2010

AlumnI Spring Reunion

05.19.2010

Amgen Tour of California

06.25.2Q10

50th Anniversary Gala with Sarah Palin

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07.04.2010

Independence Day Parades (Modesto and Turlock)

07.16.2010 - 1.25.2010 Stanislaus County Fair

09.16·18.2010

Founders Week Celebration

12.03.2010

Turlock Christmas Parade

12.04.2010

Modesto Celebration of Lights Parade

Most people who read through that list for key university events celebrating our 50th anniversary will automatically key in on item #6, the 50th Anniversary Gala with Sarah Palin, and her participation in the 50th Anniversary Gala has been highlighted by your office since last Thursday. How can you say therefore that "The Sarah Palin event is not one of them." In fact, most of the events on the list above have little or nothing to do with the anniversary, and

the Founders Week Celebration isn't even highlighted (or linked).

It saddens me to say this but I feel that this action by the Foundation Board is likely to give the university the kind of 'black eye' that it does not need or want. Further, I and many of my colleagues fear the repercussions of this decision could besmirch our reputation for years to come. You have already no doubt heard the old, tired jokes about ''Turkey Tech" resurfacing again. Academics allover California and the US are scratching their heads at the Foundation Board's decision, which is really taken to be the university's decision, our university's decision. This is all so sad and so avoidable too. If the Foundation Board sought input from the campus

community, we would probably not be in this position.

Inviting Mrs. Palin to campus as part of a political forum or something like that would not be a problem for most people; I for one would attend a real political debate incl. Mrs. Palin if it were held on our campus. However, featuring her as the "Keynote Speaker" for the 50th Anniversary Gala (http://www.csustan.edw'50thlanniversarygalal) of our university really sends the wrong message, especially since it was done without consultation with the very people who have given so many years of dedicated service (many entire professional careers) to this university and this community. Mrs. Palin has had no involvement with our campus, or other CSUs to my knowledge. She does not have a record of accomplishment in education, either personally or professionally. For these and other reasons, she is neither qualified nor suited to be the "Keynote Speaker" at the 50th Anniversary Gala of CSU Stanislaus.

Here's one solution that might offer some promise: have the Foundation Board invite her to be the keynote speaker at a "CSU Stanislaus Fund Raiser" on June 25th. Just please don't call it the 50th Anniversary Gala of our institution.

Sincerely,

Patrick Kelly

Patrick A. Kelly, Ph.D. Professor of Zoology

Department of Biological Sciences

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Date: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:55 PM From: Ham shirvani •••••••

To: President <president@csustan.edu>, Russell Giambelluca <rgiambelluca@csustan.edu>, Susana Gajic·Bruyea <sgajlcbruyea@csustan.edu>, Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

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From: "Richard Savini" <rsavini@csustan.edu <mailto:rsavini@csustar:t.edu> > To: facnet-I@csustan.edu <mailto:facnet-I@csustan.edu>

Sent: Monday, March 29,20105:14:33 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Facnet-I] Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala

Dear Colleagues,

However unintentional, our Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Officer of the Foundation Board of Directors, has surely made matters worse with such a remarkably contradictory memo, and remarkably schizophrenic view of University Advancement.

With regard to academic values versus agents provocateur, the continuing discourse on the seriousness of the administration's invitation to Palin (and/or the Palin campaign's invitation for the university to effectively join their 'targeting' tour) seems lost on minds already firmly set on digging for dollars in "a strictly fund-raising event".

That's a strictly startling statement of viewpoint from a university official presumably responsible for representing the university's integrity of purpose and for supervising community involvement in a university's golden anniversary. This vividly illustrates the administrative autonomy in these decisions and the increasing autonomy or independence of the Foundation's banking decisions from truly academic concems and processes.

With the VP's definitive statement that "students, faculty, alumni, and community members at large" are 'not' the 'target' audience of the Palin targeting tour, the question becomes who else remains but those with interests other than academic and community interests, those with like-minded ideologies and large accounts. It seems that along with the President's passion for privatizing and commercializing academic structures, we may look forward to a cycle of pandering to ideologues of all stripes, formerly known as fund-raising.

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Ps. It is unacceptable that administration emails to the campus community via 'Faculty-Staff' do not permit responses to that same campus community.

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

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Sara Hoek

Tuesday, March 30. 2010 7: 19 AM Susana Gajic-Bruyea

FW: Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala- Excellent idea.

Susana,

I've heard recently on the news that Sarah Palin's visit to our campus is very controversial. 1 just wanted to tell you I support the Board's decision and think Ms. Palin is an excellent speaker for a funding raising event for our campus. Personally, I agree with many of her views on life and politics. I only wish I could afford the ticket price to attend. Although ... if you need volunteers to help out during the event, (to clarify, a volunteer that is able to be indoors to hear her speech) I would be very interested in offering my services.

Have a nice day, Thanks, Sara

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Subject: Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala




Second, while I appreciate the concerns related to the costs associated with the event, I agree with those of you who have pointed out the importance of corning from a place of knowledge. To aid in that effort, I am providing the following information. This event, like all other foundation events, is being fully paid for by private support and members of the Board. This means that absolutely no tax dollars will be used to fund this event and that it is being funded completely with the use of private funds. Again, not a cent of state funds will be used for this event. However, the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the University.




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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 921 AM President; Nicole Laflamme; Eve Hightower

FW: From the Hamilton Spectator (Ontario, Canada)

See, the Canadians get it!

From: Robin Onsa

Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:54 AM

To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea; Jacob McDougal; Kristin Olsen; Patrick Hunt Subject: From the Hamilton Spectator (Ontario, canada)

~ee._ Now evert in CANADA they'll kno~ who we are.;

http://tinyurl.com/yi9xt76

If we weren't before, we're certainly on the map now! ;-)

Robin L. Onsa

Prospect Research and Stewardship Coordil1Otor University Advancement

California State University, Stanislaus One University Circle, MSR 300 Turlock, CA 95382-0256

Tel: 209-667-3242

Fax: 209-667~3026

Cell: 415-606-8134

Email: ronsa@csustan.edu

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Regan Linderman

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:19 PM Susana Gajic-Bruyea

FW: For the Foundation Board of Directors

Susana

Per my voicemail.

Thanks.

Regan

-----Original Message------

From: Daniel F. Williams (mailto:dfwilliams@bendcable.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 39, 2919 12:36 PM

To: Regan Linderman

Subject: For the Foundation Board of Directors

Hi,

I can find no other way to communicate with the CSU Stanislaus Foundation board of directors-thus I am asking you to please forward my message to them.

Thank you. Dan

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Dear Foundation Board members,

I am an emeritus professor at CSU Stanislaus. During my career, I brought millions of dollars in research grants to the Foundation (when it was solely responsible for administering grants and contracts, not State accounting), and worked hard to develop the reputation of my department and its programs. While Sarah Palin might be a "big draw", her selection for this significant milestone in the University's history demonstrates extremely poor judgement of all involved in that decision. The attention this decision has already brought the university places the University in poor light. It will only worsen in the weeks ahead.

Ms. Palin's demeanor is the antithesis of what the university should be supporting and promoting. I believe she has a right to state her opinions, but the forum you and others have created for her is totally inappropriate for Stanislaus. Polarizing politics, which is what she represents, can only harm the University. If you and others want to promote her, then do it in a private venue--don't drag the

University through the mud for private, political aspirations. If

you cannot break the contract with her, at least change the v~ue and provide an academic counterpoint to her inflammatory rhetoric. And, just who is providing the money for her speaking fee? Is that to remain a secret?

Thank you.

Dan Williams

Emeritus Professor Zoology Senior Scientist,

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

From:

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:15 PM Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl

RE: Sarah Palin

Kelvin,

The June 25 event featuring Sarah Palin as the guest speaker is, in fact, one of the University's so= Anniversary events. The sentences you pasted below are simply stating that it is not one of the so" Anniversary events where the target audience is students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. Rather, it is a 50th Anniversary event that targets donors for the purpose of raising funds to benefit the University.

In OUf- efforts to promote-the-So" Anniversary of the-University- during this entire-year, we are branding- almost every event with the so" theme. Many other events throughout the year already have been and will continue to be presented for a broader audience, including activities during Founders Week this coming September.

I trust that this will clarify your concerns.

Regards, Susana

From: KelVin Jasek-Rysdahl

Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 11 :39 AM To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject: Sarah Palin

Susana,

I have pasted the memo you just sent to the campus community. In it you write "In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, there have been and will continue to be many other events where the target audience will be students, faculty, alumni. and community members at large. The Sarah Palin event is not one of them. It is strictly a fund-raising event." The title of the press release on the university website is "Sarah Palin to speak at CSU Stanislaus' 50th Anniversary Gala."

The comment in the memo you just sent out implies that the event is not connected to the 50th Anniversary, but the title of the press release indicates that it is related to the 50th Anniversary. The press release also says she is the "guest of honor at the 50th Anniversary Gala."

I am confused.

Kelvin

Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl, Ph.D. Professor of Economics

Co-Director, Center for Public Policy Studies California State University, Stanislaus


Turlock, CA 95382

209-667-3182

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From:

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:58 PM Christy Chaney

Monica Doll

RE: Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala

Christy,

Thank you for your interest with this event. I believe that at this time we have all the volunteers we need for the event but by copy of this email to Monica Doll she will keep your name on file and contact you if a spot opens up.

Susana

From: Christy Chaney

________ Sent:_Mqnday,_ March 29, 2Q!'Q 10:31 AM_ To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject: RE: Memo to the campus Community re: June 25 Gala

Dear Susana, Since I cannot afford to attend the event, I would be interested in working (or volunteering) at the event. If that type of opportunity crises. would you mind letting me know? I'm a staff member in Admissions/Outreach-we've met before. Also, I've worked for your department before at Fantastic Fourth. Many Thanks, CJ

ChrW;y "CJ" Chatte:Y (209) 664·6745 ~@~edAN

From: Postmaster


Subject: Memo to the Campus Community re: June 25 Gala




Second, while I appreciate the concerns related to the costs associated with the event, I agree with those of you who have pointed out the importance of coming from a place of knowledge. To aid in that effort, I am providing the following information. This event, like all other foundation events, is being fully paid for by private support and members of the Board. This means that absolutely no tax dollars will be used to fund this

event and that it is being funded completely with the use of private funds. Again, not a cent of state funds will be used for this event. However, the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the University.



Thank you aU for your time. Sincerely,

Susana Gajic-Bruyea


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From:

Kristin Olsen

Sent: Tue 3/30/201011:19 PM

To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Cc:

Subject:

Attachments:

Re: Sarah Palin

Good changes.

From: Susana Gajlc-Bruyea

To: Kristin Olsen; Jacob McDougal Sent: Tue Mar 30 22:17:09 2010 Subject: FW: Sarah Palin

My response to Kelvin. I made a few changes to your suggested email Kristin. Thanks.

From: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:15 PM To: Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl

Subject: RE: Sarah Palin

Kelvin,

The June 25 event featuring Sarah Palin as the guest speaker is, in fact, one of the University's so" Anniversary events. The sentences you pasted below are simply stating that it is not one of the so" ~.nniversary even ts where the target audience is students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public.

Rather, it is a so" Anniversary event that targets donors for the purpose of raising funds to benefit the University,

In our efforts to promote the so= Anniversary of the University during this entire year, we are branding almost ever'f event with the so" theme. Many other events throughout the year already have been and will continue to be presented for a broader audience, including activities during Founders Week this coming September.

I trust that this will clarify your concerns,

https://outlook. csustan.edulExchangelkmolsen@csustan.edulInboxIPalinIRe:%20Sarah%2... 4/19/2010

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From: Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl

Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 11:39 AM To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject: Sarah Palin

Susana,

I have pasted the memo you just sent to the campus community. In it you write ~In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, there have been and will continue to be many other events where the target audience will be students, faculty, alumni, and community members at large. The Sarah Palin event is not one of them. It Is strictly a fund-raising event." The title of the press release on the university website is "Sarah Palin to speak at esu Stanislaus' 50th Annivel"!;ary Gala."

The comment In the memo you just sent out implies that the event is not connected to the soU! Anniversary, but the title of the press release indicates that it is related to the soU! Anniversary. The press release also says she is the "guest of honor at the soU! Amllversary Gala."

I am confused.

Kelvin

Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics

CO-Director, Center for Public Policy Studies

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Qrcle

Turlock, CA 95382

209-667-3182

https:l/out!ook.csustan.eduJExchangelkmolsen@c;ustan.edulInboxIPalinJRe:%20Sarah%2... 4/19/2010

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 11 :18 AM

Nicole LaFlamme: 'hs997@csustan.edu'; Eve Hightower; 'matt@associatedfeed.com' Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Fw: CSU Statement

Good news. The Chancellor is satisfied now with not disclosing the fee. Kristin

----- Original Message -----

From: Keith, Claudia <ckeith@calstate.edu> To: Kristin Olsen

Sent: Wed Mar 31 18:41:58 2818 Subject: FW: CSU Statement

Hopefully an end to all of this (for now!).

Claudia

From: Reed, Charles

Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2818 7:29 AM To: Bernie Swain - Private

Cc: Harry Rhoads; Kristy Ballard Kala; Barbara Daniel Subject: RE: CSU Statement

Bernie, I agree with you that the damage is done and the disclosure will just cause another round of newspaper stories. The campus should have worked this through with you all in the beginning.

I will try and call you the next time I am in Washington and see if we can have lunch or a

cup of coffee. Have a good trip. Best, Charlie

-----Original Message-----

From: Bernie Swain - Private [mailto:BSwain@WashingtonSpeakers.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 281a 4:47 AM

To: Reed, Charles

Cc: Harry Rhoads; Kristy Ballard Kalo; Barbara Daniel Subject: FW: (SU Statement

Dear Charlie,

It was great to talk to you. I have a lot of memories of you and the other members of the department at GW; mentors who made a difference in so many lives.

I have discussed our problem with all those involved and, based on your specific event and what we have learned from past events, we all feel it is best to let this statement stand as it is written. The statement clearly addresses the substance of the inquiries: that ano public or existing foundation funds are being used to support the event". The release of the fee, while well-intentioned to share all details, will likely only serve as the financial headline for a new round of stories rather than the intended purpose of clearing the air and making the stories go away. Your event needs fewer story lines, less oxygen for the fuel, not more. We believe, as others have said, any real damage has already been done and after a few days these inquiries and stories will slowly, ·but surely, end. In addition, as you can

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imagine, any single exception to the disclosure rule will open us to the demand for other disclosures.

You are a dear friend and I wish I could make this instantly better for you. But I do believe, by making and staying with this statement, we have done the right and wise thing.

I am travelling much of today but please call my partner Harry Rhoads or the school's contact, Kristy Kalo, at the office if you have any questions.

Bernie

csu Stanislaus Foundation Board

March 30, 2010

Statement from Matt Swanson, President of the CSU Stanislaus Foundation Board of Directors

As a private foundation and a 501c3, we are not required to disclose details related to fundraising events put on by the Foundation Board.

However, in the interest of satisfying the main question on people's minds, we want to be very clear that NO PUBLIC FUNDS are being used to support this event. Furthermore, no existing foundation funds are being used either. The event is self-funded. All funds used have been given for the purpose of putting on this event in order to raise money to benefit University programs and student services.

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Turlock, California 953&2

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Dear Mr. Shirvlini.

Earlie.' this week. I requested that you release tne compensation package and contract with Sarah Palin for the upcoming CSUS' Foundation ~oth Anniversary Gala. From. pub,lished medta.reports.Lunderstand that the university and the foundation will not release such documentation due to a eonfldentjalityelause within Mrs; Palin's contract.

It is important tonotethat state law specifically prohibits a state or local agency from allowing an outside entity to control the disclosure of information that. is otherwise subject to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) .. SB 1696. which I authored in 2008, was meant to cover precisely this type of situation. The law states that regardless of any contract term to the contrary, a contract between a private entity and a state or local agency is subject to the same disclosure

requirements as other public records. ..

I assume that the CSU General Cojiil'sel"s office has advised you of'the implications of California Stat« lfnive.r.sify. Fresno Assn., Inc. v. Superior Court (.McClatchy Co.) (200J) 90 Cal,App.4th 810; Although the court found that the Fresno State Association was not required to disclose information pursuant to the CPRA, the court: did require the Fresno State administration itself to release the information. In addition, this case was heard prior to the voter- approved Proposition 59, which makes access to governmentrecordaand rneetings.a civil right under the California constitution thus requiring public agencies; td favor greater transparency rather than secrecy.

It is incomprehensible that given the inextricable link. between. the CSUS Foundation and the CSUS itself, as evidence by your dual role as President of th~ University arid Chair Qf the Foundation board, not to mention the sharing of staff, facilities, and other resources, that the terms of Mrs. Palin '5 contract are not kept by any public official of the university itself. Imagine the precedent of allowing state-funded public officials to claim complete immunity from any and all transparencyand oversight under the guise of "volunteering" for a non-profit entity that performs simJlar governmental functions.

Again, 1 respectfully request this contract information and any correspondence between the university and Sarah Palin or her associates,

Thank you for your prompt response to this request.

Sin~q~~

LELAI."ID Y. VEE, pII.D. Assistant President pro Tem California State Senate

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SENT BY fACSIMILE AND E-MAIL

Dr. Hamid Shirvani President

California State University Stanislaus One University Circle

Turlock. CA 95382

Re: California Public Records Acr (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) Dear.Dr. Shirvani.. ------- ----- -----

Pursuant.to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) I request to inspect all University records. other than thos~ specifically prepared for publicrelease.conceming the planned appearance of Sarah Palin as guest of honor at the University's 50th Anniversary Gala Oil Friday.June 25.

As you probably know, the following legal rules apply to this request. Prompt Disclosure: Government Code Section 6253 [b}, (d]

Records. not exempt from disclosure are to be made "promptly available." No provision of the CPRA.inc1uding the response periods noted below. "shalt be construed to. permit an agency to delay or obstruct the inspection or copying of public records ."

Deadlines: Government Code Section 6253 (c)

The University is required "promptly" and in no case more than 10 calendar days from the date of this request, to determine and. inform me in writing.whetherit intends to decline all or part of the request. and the law(s) em wbich it relies inlimiting access, unless within that period it notifies me in writing that it intends to. take up to an additional 14 days to make the determination because of the need:

'* To search for and collect the requested records, from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request;

* To search for, collect, and appropriately examine Ii voluminous amount of separate and. distinct records that are demanded in a single. request

* For consultation.which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency' having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having: substantial subject matter interesttherein: ot

'* To compile data, to write programming language or a computet program, or to

construct a computer report to extract data. ,

, This iic;itice must set forth "the reasons for the extension and the date on Which a'

determination is expected to be dispatched .. " If the University determines that any of the records I have requested are disclosable, the written notice must "state the estimated date and time when the records will be made available."

Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Please contact me bye-mall, terry@calqware,onl, or by phone at (916) 487-7000 if you need further clarification.

Cordially,

Terry Francke General Counsel

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Subject: C a II re: Sara Palin

Date: Thursday, April 1.20107:06 AM

From: Julia Fahrcnbruch<JFahrenbmch@csustan.cdu>

To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgajic-bruyea@csustan.edu>, Kristin Olsen <kmo!sen@csustan.edu> Cc: Nicole Laf larnme <nlat1amine@csustan.edu>

I received a call from an alumni, Lisa Gill (from D.C.), who wanted to share her opinion regarding bringing Sara Palin. I thanked her and said I would forward her comments to the Foundation, as noted below. (She was very polite in expressing her views.)

"I don't perceive Sara Palin as being the type of person that would be inspirational to a Liberal Arts college. I want to express my concern and general overall distaste and regret that the University is bringing her, J don't really carewhat she lUa!e; Ijust don't thinkit is right," Lisa Gill

Regards, Julia

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Subject: Critics want to know Palin's fee for CSU 'Stan.islaus event Date: Thursday, April I, 2010 8:5) AM

From: Eve Hightower <eh To: Ham Shirvani

Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgajicme@csustan.edu>

President Shirvani, '

Here is the Sac Bee article this reporter has been working on for two days. Unfortunately, it states that money raised will likely go toward scholarships. While that is not what I said? I suggest we let it go. Asking for a correction would only

.Rel1'e~ate the story; __ _

I also received a call from the LA Times yesterday. I passed along the same statement. I. do not see a story about this on the LA Times' Web site.

Today, I will put together a list of other stories regarding this event. I am also looking for the piece you asked about yesterday.

Sincerely,

Eve

Critics want to know Palin's fee for CSU Stanislaus event By Laurel Rosenhall

Critics of private organizations that support public universities have seized on Sarah Palin's upcoming appearance at CSU Stanislaus as the latest reason to expand California's public records law.

The California State University Stanislaus Foundation - a nonprofit affiliated with the state college - is bringing the former vice presidential candidate to its Turlock campus for a black-tie fundraiser on June 25. Sen. Leland Yee, O-San Francisco, and the California Faculty Association, the union representing CSU professors, are incensed the foundation won't say how much it is paying Palin for her appearance.

"This is exactly the problem we've been fighting over with the CSU for years," Yee said. "They continue to operate in this cloak of secrecy when it comes to their

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foundations and auxiliary organizations."

The professors' union is calling on CSU Stanislaus and its foundation to share information about the cost of the event, including whether security is being covered by taxpayer dollars; how much time CSU employees devote to the event; and who gave money to bring Palin to Turlock.

University foundations are not subject to California's public records lawsomething Vee is trying to change. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the bill he ~ ~ _ wrote last year that would h~y~ m~4~~,!l_lxili<!!,j~~ qfp!1~li2 universities complywith the Public Records Act. Vee is trying again this year with Senate Bill 330, which is sponsored by the California Faculty Association.

Nonprofit auxiliary organizations and the public universities they support are closely intertwined - a relationship that has come under fire. Attorney General Jerry Brown is auditing Sacramento State's auxiliary organization, University Enterprises Inc., which loaned the college president $233,000 at a 1.7 percent interest rate and gave him $27,000 to remodel his kitchen.

In the case of Stanislaus, Vee says, the foundation and the university ar.e separate.in name only. The foundation's office is in a university building and its Web page is hosted 'on the university's Web site. Tickets for the Palin event are being sold over a university phone line and media inquiries are being directed to a university spokeswoman.

"For all intents and purposes, the foundation is a public entity," Vee said.

Matt Swanson, president of the CS U Stanislaus Foundation board of directors, did not return phone calls for this story but sent a prepared statement via university spokeswoman Eve Hightower.

"We want to be very clear that no public funds are being used to support this event," the statement says. "All funds used have been given for the purpose of putting on this event in order to raise money to benefit University programs and student services."

Hightower said the $500-~-head event is expected to raise $100,000 to $200,000,

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money that likely will go toward scholarships.

Palin's contract with the foundation dictates that her payment is confidential, Swanson said. The Washington Speakers Bureau that represents Palin did not return calls for comment.

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Subject: Re: FacebookPosting

Date: Thursday, April I, 20109:30 AM From: Kristin Olsen <ktnolsen@csustan.edu>

To: Nicole Lal-lamme <nlaf1amme@csustan.edu>, Eve Hightower <chi nto1Ner((4cs:ust:m.edu> <sg<)jic-bruyea@csustan.cdu>. Julia Fahrenbruch <JFahrenbruch@csustan.edu>,

Thanks. I will forward this to Sgt. Dillon as well Kristin

Swanson Sent: Thu Subject: Facebook Posting

All,

FYI! This was posted on Patrick Kelly's Anti-Palin page.

Eve;

It would be a good idea for you to go to this meeting.

Nicole

Melina Juarez This is what was discussed yesterday:

1) We must write a response letter to the CSUS Foundation, letter to include: -reasons why we are against Palin speaking at our campus.

-they will be unable to break their contract they should make tickets available free of charge or

at a discounted rate to students/faculty/staff of CSUS, since it is our 50th Anniversary Celebration we should all have the right to attertd. This will also allow some of us to get in and protest inside while there is another protest on the outside.

2) Organize our own 50th Anniversary event.

- event would be all-inclusive or donation based

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- speakers would include alumni and relevant local figures

- event would take place in May when classes are still in session

3) Protest on June 25th

..; it was suggested to make the protest into a Woodstock type of event with music -find a creative way to protest, not the usual crowd shouting from the sidelines

- we also need to find out where the event will take place in order to plan the protest

accordingly

- find out where Sarah Palin will be staying

4) Research the CSUS Foundation

. - Board members, meeting times, funding/budget info .

~Wnarwas- tne process. of clloosing PaHh?- WIi6 made die final decision? - - - What is the connection between CSUS Foundation and Stan State?

5) Other Ideas

- Have our ASI pass a resolution against her coming here. Their decision might not have much weight, but we could use it for the media

.. Get the k .. 12 involved. Palin is an ardent supporter of the No Child Left Behind policy. Many teachers are against it, so they can come and protest her prescense as well.

- Get support from the Academic Senate at Stan State. There are quite a few professors who are not happy with her coming.

- Townhall Meeting. on education. Everyone would be invited to participate regardless of political ideology, free speech issues would also be discussed

6} Next Meeting: Wednesday" April 14th @ Spm, location TlsA

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Monday. April 26, 2010 9:24 AM

Subject: FW: A request

Date: Thursday, April r, 20 I 0 5:38PM From: Jane Bruner <JBruner@csustan.edu>

To: Julia Fahrenbruch <jfahrenbruchrgcsustan.edu>, Nicole LaFlamme <nlaflamme@csustan.edu>

From: Mark A. Grobner [mailto:mgrobner@biology.csustan.edu] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 4: 15 PM

To: Jane Bruner

Subject: A request

Jane,

As the faculty representative to the CSU Foundation Board, I would like to make a formal request to get copies of the IRS 990s for FY 2007 - 2008 and 2008 - 2009. These should be available to the public.

Thank you.

Mark A. Grobner, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Chair Department of Biological Sciences California State University, Stanislaus Turlock, CA 95382

(209) 667-3628 mgrobner@b'iology.csustan.edu httpt/zbiology.csustan.edu/grobner

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To: President<President@csustan Russell <rgiambellllca@csustan.cdu>, Gajic-Bruyea Susana

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From: "Richard Savini" <rsClvini@csustal1.edu <mailto:rsavini@csustan.edu> >

To: "Arnold Schmidt" <aschmidt@c$ustan.edu <mailto:aschmidt@csl,lstan.edu> >,

facnet-I@csustan.edu <mallto:facnet-I@csustan.edu> .

Sent: Friday, April 2, 2010 10:31:37 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject Re: [Facnet-I] CSU Stanislaus on Fox News

Yes, you can always rely on those fox 'news' commentators for both. publicity and proof of ignorance.

With no mention of Palin's targeting tour as the real context of her

timely appearance, the fox commentary foregrounds the event's false purposes (paying professors' salaries and scholarships), Which was a fundraising

pretext set in place we" beforehand as the perfect strategic justification,

with an image of Palin as the benefactor, 'even' to iiberal institutions ...

'doing "us" a favor'. But it is even more perfectly strategic as a setup

for prodding the expected liberal opposition into a stance that seemingly contradicts its own liberal stance. Surely just according to plan in this win-win, Palin's tour strategically gains either way, whether appearing 'or not', They probably also contracted to be paid eitheJ way, and seeing 'that' in the contract would certainly be revealing.

The campus administration provincially marched right into this pit,

and one increasingly suspects knowingly and deliberately as itwould strategically setup and undermine the ongoing opposition to its own administrative agendas to serve commercializing interests in this region. The president gains sympathy and support in this alignment with Palin from those same interests with big bucks who are gladly buying their places at

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the tables.

So we have yet another fine example of protecting and serving the university true interests, missions and goals.

RS


From: facnet-I-bounces@csustan.edu <mailto:facnet-I-bounces@csustan.edu::> [mailto:facnet-I-bounces@csustan.edu <mailto:facnet-I-bounces@csustan.edu> ] On

Behalf Of Arnold Schmidt

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To: facnet-I@csustan.edu <mailto:facnet-I@csustan.edu:> Subject: [Facnet-I] CSU Stanislaus on Fox News

Well, if getting publicity was the idea ..•

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25vP3Y s5EpA&feature=player _embedded <http://www.youtube.comlwatch?v=:::25vP3Ys5EpA&feature=player_embedded>

ArnoldAnthony Schmidt. Ph.D. Professor of English

California State University

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Monday. April 05, 20108:05 AM President; Nicole LaFlamme FW: ASI Statement for Palin ASI_Palin _ Statement1. docx

Dr. Shirvani,

Please see attached the support letter from ASI as discussed yesterday. Susana

From: AS President

sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 2:05 PM To! Susana Gajic-Bruyea- ~ ~

Cc: Kristin Olsen

Subject: ASI Statement for Palin

Susana,

Here is the draft statement for ASI to distribute to the students. Please feel free to offer me any suggestions.

Thank you,

Diana

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Dear Fellow Students,

We are fully aware of your on-going concerns regarding the invitation extended by the University Foundation Board to the former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. As your elected representatives, we find it necessary to address your concerns in this statement.

To begin, we agree with Foundation Board's position with regard to the Public Records Act. Unlike the university budget, the. foundation board is an auxiliary non-profit organization that is not governed by this law. Being that the Associated Students is also a non-profit auxiliary, we as the elected representatives of the student body are not inclined to hold this fund raising board to a different standard than us. The ASI, like the foundation board, is not required to turn over confidential contractual. agreements for the sake of public scrutiny. Our two organizations do not receive money from the tax payers of California nor are we allocated any dollars from the. federal government.

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College campuses are a place where students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the. University go to

hear different points of views on different issues. Governor Palin is a national figure representing a view point shared by many Americans. Because she has been asked to speak at the University does not mean the University supports or opposes her paints of view. It simply means that the University believes in free speech and welcomes comments from all side.

The California State University Stanislaus Foundation Board is charged with making decisions and taking actions designed to generate private financial support for the University. If the Board believes inviting Governor Palin to campus is an opportunity to generate private financial support for the University we support. this decision and wish them well in their efforts provided no state funds are used for this, activity.

it is unfortunate that members of our community who disapprove of Governor Palin's position are unable to understand why her speaking on campus is good opportunity to allow individua>ls to hear a particular point of view and then make their own decision on the merit ofthis view. We hope those opposed to the former Governor's campus appearance would accept her right to speak and understand the Foundation Board's intentions to use this event to generate private financial support to meet the campus fiscal needs.

Be that as it may, we believe that this event will generate much needed funds, for our unlversltv. We also believe that any concerns regarding costs of the speaker will be forgotten once the campus community realizes that this event will not only pay for itself, it will create. revenue. This revenue will continue to go to other worthy Foundation Board programs including the student scholarships that we all so vigorously support.

We believe that this statement is representative of a majority of students here at CSU Stanislaus. We as the official voice of the students look forward to joinlng our fellow students, faculty, and staff in celebrating our university's 50th anniversary.

Sincerely,

Associated Students, Inc. Senate California State University, Stanislaus

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Gina Laguna

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Terry Francke [terry@calaware.org] Wednesday, April 07,2010 9:15 AM Gina leguria

Clarification of your response

Ms. Leguria,

To repeat my query of yesterday: for the record=- in stating that the University has no documents responsive to my California Public Records Act request to inspect any and all records dealing with the appearance of Sarah Palin at the 50th anniversary celebration, are you. maintaining that no University office, officer or employee has received any written communications from or sent any written communications to the Foundation regarding this

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Cordially,

Terry Francke General Counsel Californians Aware

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Gina leguna

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Julia Fahrenbruch

Wednesday, April 07,20106:44 AM Gina Leguria

Re: PRA request

Gina, the letter states that a response to their original request will come from the Foundation, and that the University has no documents that are responsive to their (April 1) request. In conversations with the President, it seems best to ignore this until after they receive Malt Swanson's response. It looks like he did not respond to your question regarding their fax number, so my intent is to send it FedEx to their mailing address after Matt signs it today. It would go out overnight delivery. (We don't want to send the response electronically.) Julia

On 4/6/103:09 PM. "Gina Leguria'' <gieguria@csustan:edu> wrote:

Julia,

I received this response from Californians Aware. Do we have anything responsive?

This would indude e-mail.

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It appears they are now amending their request to be more specific.

Let me know.

Gina

From: Terry Francke [mailto:terry@calaware.org] sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 2:26 PM

To: Gina Legur!a

Subject: Re: PRA request

Ms. Leguria, just to be clear about your response: You're maintaining that no University office, officer or employee has received any written communications from or sent any written communications to the Foundation

regarding this event? .

Terry Francke

On Apr 6,2010, at 1 :03 PM, Gina Leguria wrote:

Mr. Francke,

Attached is a PDF of a response letter. 1 attempted to fax this 3 times today and the fax number on your web site (916- 4&7-7999) is not working. Please advise if you have a different number.

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Thank you,

Gina B. Leguriu. lVIBA,.JD Campus Compliance Officer Office of the President

CSU Stanislaus

(209) 667-3747 gleguria@csustan,edu

<Californians Aware.pdf>

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

From:

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To: cc:

Terry Francke [terry@calaware.org] Wednesday, April 07, 201011:37 AM President

Breann Nelson; Julia Fahrenbruch; Nicole LaFlamme; Carol Maggard; Russell Giambelluca; Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Fwd: Public Records Inspection Request

CPRA Request-CSU Stanislaus. pdf; ATT205278.htm

Subject:

Attachments:

Dr. Shirvani,

My request attached below was answered yesterday by an e-mail from Gina Leguria, Campus Compliance Officer in your office, suggesting that we direct our request to the

~ oundation and stating that.rthe Un iversity has- no documents responsive to your request,".

I replied to her bye-mail yesterday ." Ms. Leguria, just to be clear about your response:

You're maintaining that no University office, officer or employee has received any written communications from or sent any written communications to the Foundation regarding this event?"

With no response since then I e-mailed her this morning to say, "To repeat my query of yesterday: for the record-in stating that the University has no documents responsive to my California Public Records Act request to inspect any and all records dealing with the appearance of Sarah Palin at the 50th anniversary celebration, are you maintaining that no University office, officer or employee has received any written communications from or sent any written communications to the Foundation regarding this event?"

An auto-reply triggered by that message states that Ms. Leguria is out of the office April 7- 9, 2010 "in observance of a mandatory, unpaid furlough day" and will return at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 12th.

Dr. Shirvani, I don't know what to make of that statement. I doubt that any law or regulation "mandates" that Ms. Leguria specifically absent herself from duties for the three-day period beginning today, or that any such interruption would have prevented her from simply confirming yesterday that she was asserting that the University has none of the specified records-if that were the case.

In any event, without a categorical denial that the University possesses such documents, we are left to interpret Ms. Leguria's initial reply and failure to clarify as not responsive within the meaning of Government Code Section 6253, subdivision (c), which states:

Each agency, upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine

whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency

and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefor.

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We are likewise left to conclude that the University does possess such records but is unwilling to produce them for public inspection, and to conclude that this evasion and refusal is known to and approved by you.

If our interpretation and conclusions are incorrect and you wish to disabuse us of them by clarifying that in fact no University office, officer or employee has received any written communications from or sent any written communications to officials of the Foundation regarding this event, or if that is not the case, by acknowledging the existence of such communications and suggesting a time when we may visit the campus and inspect them, please do so.

If it helps to focus your consideration, please understand that the request does not seek communications solely between or among University officials acting in their capacities as officers of the Foundation. It seeks communications to or from officials or employees of the University who are

not otftctatsor-empioyees of the Foundatiorr - - - .

Cordially,

Terry Francke General Counsel


From: Terry Francke <terry@calaware.org> Date: April 1, 2010 10:41 :58 AM PDT

To: President@csustan.edu

Cc: Richard McKee <rich@calaware.org> Subject: Public Records Inspection Request

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Subject: Palin isn't first speaker to get big bucks from university's foundation

Hate! Wednesday, April 7, 2010 4:55 PM From: Eve

To: Nicole LaFlamme <nlaflamme@csustan.edu>, Julia Fahrenbruch .

Palin isn't first speaker to get big bucks from unlverslty's foundation

Michael Doyle McClatchy Newspapers

WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin would not be the first to command a hefty fee from the foundation established to aid Stanislaus State, though she's certainly the most controversial.

For fundraisers, this is the tricky balancing act. It can cost an arm and a leg to hire a big name. It's the big name, though, that can sell tickets, build buzz and ultimately aid the cause.

Consider:

In 2003, tax records show, the California State University Stanislaus Foundation paid $75,000 for an evening with legendary pianist Van Cliburn. Cliburn's sold-out performance opened the university's new music hall that March

The previous year; tax records show the foundation paid $90,000 to the Washington Speakers Bureau for what was described as "professional speakers." This apparently refers primarily to retired Army Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, who spoke on Nov. 20,2002.

Now, the foundation is paying Palin an un publicized sum to appear at the university's 50th anniversary gala June 25. Palin's standard speaking fee is $100,000, according to a lawsuit filed in Tennessee last month. The possibility of paying such a large fee, combined with Palin's political reputation, angers some.

"Her ideological stand does not jibe with aspirations related to an institution

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of higher learning," Stanislaus Union Elementary School District board member, and Stanislaus State graduate, John Gunderson said in an interview.

Another Palin critic, Stanislaus State graduate Michael Leaveck, added that he questions whether publicly paid university staff are contributing their time and labors to an appearance by a "divisive and polarizing figure."

At the same time, Leaveck said that "nothing at all" is inherently wrong with paying speakers a steep fee if the university profits.

A university spokeswoman declined Wednesday to speak about the Palin appearance and associated speaking fees, instead citing a March 25 prepared statement.

"We are proud and honored to welcome such a well-known figure to the CSU Stanislaus campus," foundation president Matt Swanson said in the prepared statement.

Officials with the Washington Speakers Bureau, which represents Palin, did not return a telephone call Wednesday.

The 46-year-old Palin, who served a partial term as Alaska governor and

ran unsuccessfully for vice president, is certainly at a different career stage than either Cliburn or Schwarzkopf. The pianist and the soldier were both 68 at the time of their San Joaquin Valley appearances. Both were taking victory laps rather than building their future careers.

Both appearances seemed to payoff for the hosts, financially and psychologically. Indeed, morale-boosting and buzz-building can become significant non-monetary benefits for high-profile appearances.

First lady Michelle Obama's appearance at the University of California at Merced's graduation last May, for instance, cost an estimated $1 million for security and other services. On the up side, Obama's presence drew national attention to the new university.

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Former President Jimmy Carter is not being paid for his May 3 appearance at U.C. Merced. The university is only covering Carter's expenses, a university spokeswoman said.

Tickets for Cliburn's 2003 performance at the 312-seat Bernell and Flora Snider Music Recital Hall sold out at $250 a head. For $400,. some ticketholders also secured a dinner and a photo opportunity. Some considered the ancillary benefits priceless.

"It's an outstanding performance for our community," Modesto resident

Charlie Sirg said at th~_ time. .. _

Schwarzkopf drew 800 people to the Modesto Centre Plaza, as the keynote speaker of the university's Leadership Forum.

News accounts at the time reported that Schwarzkopf, like Palin a client of the Washington Speakers Bureau, was to be paid $60,000. Publicly available tax records don't elaborate on why the foundation reported paying the speakers bureau $90,000 during the year.

The $500-a,.head Palin event will be held in the school's 330-seat cafeteria. Selling. 330 tickets at that price would yield $166,000, though the university also must cover services including the five-course dinner.

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Subject: RE: I hope this helps.

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010 5:11 PM

From: Rivera, Carla <Carla.Rivera@latimes.com> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

Eve,

Thanks for this. But can the university address other issues Vee raises, such as the interchange between the university and foundation of staff, office space, website, telephone numbers, email and other resources? And any response to Vee referring this to the Attorney General?

Also, can I get a direct interview with Mr. Swanson? He has spoken with other media.

Carla Rivera

Los Angeles Times- 202 West 1st Street Los Angeles CA 90012 213·237· 7116 (w) 213-2374712 (I)

From: Eve Hightower [mailto:ehightower@csustan.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 07,20105:03 PM

To: Rivera, carla

Subject: I hope this helps.

Carla,

Two things:

• a clarification on the CalAware request and "memo" Sen. Vee mentions in today's release

• the Foundation's response to CalAware

Clarification:

The request from Californians Aware states: "Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) I request to inspect all University records, other than those specifically prepared for public release, concerning the planned appearance of Sarah Palin as guest of honor at the University's 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 25."

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In response, the University let CalAware know it was forwarding the request to the Foundation. It did not provide the campus e-mail Vee. references because the e-mail was prepared for public release. It was circulated to staff, faculty, student leadership, and meant to be shared with anyone.

Foundation response:

Also, here is how the foundation responded once it received the request: "The records requested are those of an auxiliary organization and under Government Code-section 6252(e) are not-subject to the Public Records Act. The Washington Speakers Bureau requires that the financial terms of speaker appearances remain confidential, and there is a non-disclosure clause in the agreement. For both reasons, the Foundation cannot provide the documents you request. I can assure you that no public funds are being used to support this event. All funds used have been given for the express purpose of putting on this event in order to raise money to benefit University programs and student services." (signed and sent today, April 7, by Foundation President Matt Swanson)

I hope this helps.

Eve Hightower


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Susana Gajic~Bruyea

From:

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Cc:

Subject:

Attachments:

Kelly Aviles, Esq. (kaalaw@verizon.net) Friday, April 09, 2010 10:19 AM President .

Susana Gajic-Bruyea; Russell Giambelluca; Gina Leguria; 'Terry Francke' Californians Aware Public Records Request

CPRA001.pdf

Dear Dr. Shirvani,

Please find the attached correspondence.

Thank you.

Law Offices of Kelly Aviles 1502 Foothill Blvd., Suite 103-140 La Verne, CA 91750

Email: kaalaw@verizon.net Office: (909) 374-0665

Fax: (909) 392-0055

This electronic mail message contains information that (a) is or may be legally privileged, confidential, proprietary in nature, or otherwise protected by law from disclosure, and (b) is intended only for the use of the Addresseefs) named herein. If you are not the intended recipient, an addressee, or the person responsible for delivering this to an addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, using, copying, or distributing any part of tills message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please contact us immediately and take the steps necessary to delete the message completely from your computer system. Thank you.

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Kristin Olsen

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Kristin Olsen

Friday. April 09,20104:26 PM Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Fw: Patin language

From: Fallis, Erik <efallis@calstate.edu> To: Kristin Olsen

Sent: Fri Apr 09 16:07:24 2010 Subject: FW: Palin language

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From: Fallis, Erik

Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 3:31 PM To: 'ehlghtower@C5ustan.edu' Subject: PalIn language

For a hypothetical contract similar to what was entered into by the Foundation at CSl,l Stanislaus, the disclosure requirements provided by the CSU proposed language would be equal to or more comprehensive than those currently provided in the 5B 330 language. This would likely require the disclosure of a speaking fee.

Again, the CSU is open to working with the Senator on issues of transparency, so tong as we preserve the ability of auxiliaries to support the mission of our universities.

Erik Fallis

Media Relations Specialist, Public Affairs

The California State UnIversity Office of the Chancellor

Desk: (562) 951-4064 Cell: (562) 477-7317

Twitter News Updates: @calstate

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Subject! Re: FYI: Chancellor's office's response to LA Times question Date: Friday, April 9, 2010 9:38 PM

From:. Nicole LaFlamme <nlaflamme@csustan.edu> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

Eve,

We have already seen this. Kristin called to ask the President if he was ok with the response.

Thank you,

Nicole

On Apr 9, 2010, at 8:58 PM, "Eve Hightower" <ehightower@csustan.edu> wrote:

President Shirvani,

LA Times reporter Carla Rivera asked the Chancellor's office if the CSU's proposed counter language to SB 330 would prevent campuses from signing speaker-fee nondisclosure agreements. Below, you will find Erik Fallis' response to Carla Rivera.

Sincerely,

Eve


From: Fallis, Erik [mailto:efallis@calstate.edu <mailto:efallis@calstate.edu> 1 Sent: Fri 4/9/2010 3:30 PM

To: Eve Hightower

Subject: Palin language

For a hypothetical contract similar to what was entered into by the Foundation at CSU Stanislaus, the disclosure requirements provided by the CSU proposed language would be equal to or more comprehensive than those currently provided in the SB 330 language. This would likely require the disclosure of a speaking fee.

In fact, even under existing law, the auxiliary will be required to report the Palin

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speaking fee after-the-fact as part of its audit and/or financial statements.

Again, the CSU is open to working with the Senator on issues of transparency, so long as we preserve the ability of auxiliaries to support the mission of our universities.

Erik Fallis

___ Jyte_~iia _ReJation~ Speciallst, PjJbl~ Affairs

The California State University Office of the Chancellor

Desk: (562) 951-4064 Cell: (562) 477-7317

Twitter News Updates: @calstate <http://www.twitter.com/calstate <http:// www.twitter.com/calstate> >

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Subject: FW: Students on O'Reilly

Date: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:46 AM

From: Kristin Olsen <kmolsen@csustan.edu> To: Nicole Laf'lamme <nlatlarnme@csustan.edu>

Good morning. Here is the clip you were looking for. Kristin

Bill O'Reilly interviewed two CSU Stanislaus students regarding Sarah Palin on Friday's show. Video clip:

http:tlwww.youtube.com/watch ?v=ec3.33a 13 LG M&featu re=re lated

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Tuesday. April 27, 201011:58 AM

Subject! FW: 50th Anniversary Story Date: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:29 PM

From: Kristin Olsen <kmolsen@csustan.edu>

To: Don Hansen <dhansen@csustan.edu>. Cary Edmondson <cedmondson@c5ustan.edu> Cc: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

See below.

Don - can you pull together the history timeline you put together for the Web site, the statistics on the size of the first·class, etc ••. , and also give me 2-3 names of founding or early faculty members that would still be available for interviews? We will also refer Alex to the 50th Anniversary Web site which will give him more information than he could possibly use.

Cary - Can you put 10 historical photos. of the campus on CD? Choose a varie"ty. - -

Please get this to me by end of day tomorrow if possible. Thanks.

Kristin

-----Original Message----From: Eve Hightower

Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:01 PM To: Kristin Olsen

Subject: FW: 50th Anniversary Story

K -

Here's what Alex C of the Turlock Journal is working on •.•

Eve Hightower

Director of Media Relations

California State University, Stanislaus (209) 667-3792

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From: Alessandro Cantatore <acantatore@turlockjournal.com> Date: Mon, 5.Apr 2010 17:05:44 -0100

To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu> Subject: 50th Anniversary Story

Hi Eve. I'm hoping to do a story about csu Stanislaus's 50th anniversary.

Actually, I'm hoping to do two separate stories, one for the Journal and one

for our Chamber of Commerce Magazine, Business News. But I'm hoping to just

do one set of interviews and then spin it into two different stories.

I was hoping to interview President Shirvani, the longest-tenured

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faculty

member, and really anyone else you can think of who may have some insight

into the ur,iversity's history and the importance of the 50th anniversary.

I also need a little background information if you have it, such as the opening date, the size of the initial class, maybe the number of majors, things, like that. Photos would also be great; I know you have great images

of the campus from today and I'm assuming you have some from the early years.

I have a little while to work on this, but if it's PQssible to set up interviews over the next two weekl!l that would be ideal. Thanks for your heLp ,

-Alex Cantatore acantatore@turlockjournal.com 209.634.9141 x 2005

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:58 AM

Subject: RE: Hello

Date: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:44 PM

From: Kristin Olsen <kmolsen@csustan.edu> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

These seem fairly simple to answer. His deadline won't be until tomorroweveningt so I'm sure you could respond tomorrow. I put some recommended responses below.

Kristin

-----Original Message----From: Eve Hightower

Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:02 p~ To: Kristin Olsen

Subject: FW: Hellg

Here's. what Inner of The Signal is working

on •...•

Eve Hightower

Director of Media Relations·

California State University, Stanislaus (209) 667-3792

----- .... Forwarded Message

From: Inderjit. Pahal <rnaven357@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:43:31 -0700

To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu> Subject: Hello

Hey Eve,

Here are a few questions I have regarding the Sarah Palin visit:

what are the expected cost of the event and how much of a profit is expected

to be made that night?

The costs are still being determined. The event will raise somewhere between $100,000 and $200,000.

What are the various cost of sponsorships and how are ticket sales going thus far?

Sponsorship levels vary between $5,000 and $50,000 with

individual tickets at $500 each. Sales are going very well and even faster than expected.

Also, what is the maximum amount of tickets you expect to sale?

We are still finalizing the number based on room capacity and layout.

What is the time frame of the event that night?

Roughly 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Has there been any confirmation that the Foundation is seeking another person that is more to the left of Sarah Palin and if so, who?

OVer the years, the CSU Stanislaus Foundation has brought a wide array of speakers to campus. The Foundation will continue to do so in the months and years to come, but no additional speakers have been announced to-date.

That's just a couple of questions I have on my end and please feel free to

add what you would like in regard$ to information relating to the event.

The CSU Stanislaus Foundation is pleased to put on this fundraising gala that will raise money for university programs and student services.

Inner

Inderjit Singh Pahal 209.535.0005 ipahal@csustan.edu maven3S7@gmail.com


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Subject: Fwd: IRS complaint regarding CSUS Foundation's Sarah Palin contract. Date: Tuesday, April 13,2010 12: 18 PM

From: Hamid Shirvani <bshirvani@csustan.edu> To: Nicole LaFlamme <nlatlamme@csustan.edu>

Sent from my iPhone


FromsTroy Spears _,<tro~spears@earthlink.net>

Date: A 13 2010 11 :25 :28 AM PDT

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Subject: IRS complaint regarding CSUS Foundation's Sarah Palin contract. Reply-To: troyspears@earthlink.net <mailto:troyspears@earthlink.net>

Sarah Palin is actively working to sway the November elections. She is a politician and lobbyist. r am preparing to file a 13909 complaint with the IRS concerning the Foundation's tax exempt status. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f13909.pdf<http:11 Vvww.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f13909.pdf>

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

From:

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To:

Cc:

Subject:

Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 12:40 PM Keith, Claudia

Ashley, Garrett P.

RE: Palin

Claudia,

I will give you a call later this afternoon with our plans for response. Susana

From: Keith, Claudia [maifto:ckeith@calstate.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 11:04 AM

To: Susana Gajic-Bruyea

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Subject: Palin

Susana,

I understand that you and the campus folks are meeting this a.m. to discuss the latest developments in the Palin appearance and Yee's press conference this morning. I would like to talk with you sometime today so the Chancellor's office has a dear understanding of how you intend to respond. Can you let me know if you are available late this afternoon?

Thanks, Claudia

Claudia Keith

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Public Affairs California State University

Office of the Chancellor

401 Golden Shore

Long Beach, CA 90802-4210 (562) 951-4813 ckeith@calstate.edu

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Tuesday. April 27, 2010 11:59 AM

Subject: Re:

Date: Tuesday, April 13, 20103:30 PM

From: Kristin Olsen <kmolsen@csustan.edu> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

His deadline was at 3 so call him ASAP if you want to give him a response. We may want to consider bringing in our buddy campus to help. We can talk about pros and cons of that tomorrow.

From: Eve Hightower To: Kristin Olsen

5enr-: TOe Apr 13 15:27:40-2010-- --

Subject: Re:

No. I'm swampedl!!

On 4/13/10 3:18 PM, "Kristin Olsen" <kmolsen@csustan.edu> wrote:

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Did you get my msg about the SF Chronicle?

From: Eve Hightower

Sent; Tue 4/13/2010 3: 10 PM

To: Ham Shirvani; Susana GaJic-Bruyea; Russell Giambelluca; Matt Swanson; Nicole laFlamme; Julia Fahrenbruch; Kristin Olsen Subject: FW:

Attached you will find the document Sen. Vee released today.

Eve Hightower


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Monday. April 26, 2010 9:24 AM

Subject: FW: Brown Expands Probe into CSU Stanislaus Foundation Date: Tuesday,Aprill3, 2010 5:41 PM

From: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.cdu>

To: HaITI Shirvani <hs997@sbcglobal.net>, Susana Gajic-Bruyea <sgajic-bruyea@csustan.edu>, Russell Giambelluca <rgiambelluca@csustan.cdu>, Nicole Laflamme <nlallammc@cslIstan.edu>. Julia Fahrenbruch <JFahrcnbruch@csustan.edu>, Kristin Olsen <kmolsen@csustan.edu>

News Release

Ap[il_ 1~,_20 10 __ _ __

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jim Finefrock (510) 622-4500

Contact: Christine Gasparac or Evan Westrup, (510) 622-4500

Christi ne. Gaspa rac@doj.ca.gov or Evan. Westrup@doj.ca.gov

Print Version <http://ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/print_release.php?id=1897>

Brown Expands Probe into CSU

Stanislaus Foundation

SAN FRANCISCO - Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has launched a broad investigation into the California State University Stanislaus Foundation to include an examination of its finances and the alleged dumping of documents into a university dumpster.

This action follows an inquiry Brown began last week into whether the CSU Stanislaus Foundation violated the California Public Records Act. On April 7, State Senator Leland Yee asked Brown to investigate the refusal of California State University Stanislaus to turn over records, under the Public Records Act, pertaining to the $500-a-plate June 25 speaking engagement of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin at the university's 50th anniversary gala., Palin's compensation for speaking at the CSU Stanislaus gala hasn't been disclosed, but she earned $100,000 for speaking in

February at a Tea Party convention in Nashville. '

The expanded inquiry will seek to determine whether the foundation, which has assets

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of more than $20 million, is spending its money to benefit the campus, as it promises donors, the university and the public. The CSU Stanislaus Foundation spends more than $3 million each year on university endeavors. The Attorney General is asking university officials to preserve foundation documents.

"We are taking this action to make sure that the money raised goes toward the intended educational purposes and not a dollar is wasted or misspent," Brown said, "Prudent financial stewardship is crucial at a time in which universities face vastly decreased funding and increased student fees."

The Attorney General oversees charitable organizations to make sure that they comply witli tna raw. B-rown's office has recently sought records- of severarfoundattons " following allegations of improprieties includinq a no-bid contract to a foundation board member; a loan -- with a large loss -- to a former foundation board member, a $1.5 million-dollar loss because of bad debts, a questionable real estate deal and a $200,000 low-interest loan to a university president.

The university foundations provide crucial financial help to state universities, supplementing student fees and state support for scholarships, academic programs, buildings and operating expenses.

Brown said his office would also review documents obtained from Yee today, including part of Palin's speech contract, which students say they plucked out of, a dumpster near the CSU Stanislaus adrnlnlstration building. Investigators will first attempt to determine whether the documents are authentic and how they ended up in the dumpster.

"This is not about Sarah Palin," Brown said. "She has every right to speak at a university event, and schools should strive to bring to campus a broad range of speakers; The issues are public disclosure and financial accountability in organizations embedded in state-run universities. We're not saying any allegation is true, but we owe it to the taxpayers to thoroughly check out every serious allegation."

The assets controlled by 95 auxiliary bodies and foundations associated with the entire CSU system amount to $1.34 billion, according to the CSU chancellor's office. UC system foundations control another $4 billion in assets.

The Attorney General's investigation is being conducted by its Charitable Trusts Section, which works with charities to make sure they comply with the law and their articles of incorporation. The Attorney General is also authorized to bring legal actions against charities if they misuse funds under their control.

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For more information on the Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Division, see http:// ago ca. gov/charities. php.

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Subject:

Attachments:

Hamid Shirv.ani


President; Russell Giambelluca; Susana Gajic-Bruyea; Eve Hightower; Nicole LaFlamme; Julia Fahrenbruch

Fwd: Statement from the Academic Senate, CSU Stanislaus 09-AS-10-AS Statement on Foundation Activities.doc; ATT390728.htm

From:

Sent:

To:

Sent from my iPhone


~ ~- From: steven fifIlng- <sfiffing(a)-;Csustan~edu> Date: April 13, 2010 5:50:28 PM PDT

To: Steven Filling <sfilling@csustan.edu>

Subject: Statement from the Academic Senate, CSU Stanislaus

Good evening

Attached is a statement from the Academic Senate, California State University, Stanislaus on the breaking news stories of document shredding and refusal to provide information concerning the Palin event by the CSU Stanislaus Foundation.

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS

OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE

Academic Senate Resolution Sense of the Senate

09/AS/IO/AS StatementonFoundation-Activities-~ -~

Resolved: That the Academic Senate of CSU Stanislaus issue the following statement:

"The Academic Senate of CSU Stanislaus is concerned about the recent activities related to the CSU Stanislaus Foundation and CSU Stanislaus Administration regarding reactions to information requests about the 50th anniversary gala with Sarah Palin. Faculty were not represented on this board in this decision and have not been involved in any of these activities. We reiterate our support for open access to all financial documents and transparency by the Foundation Board and the Administration ofCSU Stanislaus; and be it further

Resolved: That this resolution be transmitted to President Hamid Shirvani; the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees of the CSU system; the CSU Stanislaus Foundation Board, the CSU Stanislaus Administration, the CSU Stanislaus faculty, Senator Leland Vee, tbe CSU Statewide Senate, the Associated Students, Inc. ofCSU Stanislaus; the media to include The Signal; Turlock Journal; Modesto Bee; Stockton Record, Chronicle of Higher Education; and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

Approved by the Academic Senate without dissent on April13, 2010

Media contact:

Dr. Steven Filling, Speaker of the Faculty 209.667.3670

sfilling@csustan.edu

ONE UNJVERSJTY CIRCLE' TURLOCK. CALIfORNIA 95382' WWW.CSUSTAN.EDU· PHONE (209) 667-3400' FAX (209) 667-3632

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Tuesdav. April 27, 2010. 12:0.6 PM

Subject: Fwd: President's Office location Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:58 PM

From: Nicole LaFlamme <nlaflamme@csustan.edu> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

Call me asap

Nicole


From: "Rhee, Joseph E" <Joseph.E.Rhee@abc.com> Date: April13, 2Q10 6:11:23_ eM PI2T_ .

To: <nlaflamme@csustan.edu>

Subject: Re: President's Office Location

Thanks for sending

From: Nicole LaFlamme <nlaflamme@csustan.edu> To: Rhee, Joseph E <Joseph.E.Rhee@abc.com> ' Sent: Tue Apr 13 21:09:582010

Subject: Re: President's Office Location

We have yet to receive a formal request from the Attorney Generals office. But let me shed some light on the lack of substance of the allegation.

1. The pages 4-9 of the copy of the contract that was assertedly found in the university dumpster dated 3/16/10 without any signatures is not the final signed contract. This was an earlier draft of the pages that needed to be changed and were therefore discarded.

2. The Foundation never claimed to not have the contract. They simply did not produce the contract as they are not obligated to do so by law.

We welcome the investigation by the Attorney General.

On 4/13/10 5:34 PM, "Rhee, Joseph E" <Joseph.E.Rhee@abc.com <mailto:loseph.E.Rhee@abc.com> > wrote:

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Nicole, here is AGs announcement:

Brown Expands Probe into CSU Stanislaus Foundation SAN FRANCISCO - Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has launched a broad investigation into the California State University Stanislaus Foundation to include an examination of its finances and the alleged dumping of documents into a university dumpster. This action follows an inquiry Brown began last week into whether the CSU Stanislaus Foundation violated the California Public Records Act. On April 7, State Senator Leland Yee asked Brown to investigate the refusal of California State University Stanislaus to turn over records, under the-Public Records Act, pertaining to the $500-a-plate-June-25-speaking engagement of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin at the university's 50th anniversary gala. Palin's compensation for speaking at the CSU Stanislaus gala hasn't been disclosed, but she earned $100,000 for speaking in February at a Tea Party convention in Nashville. The expanded inquiry will seek to determine whether the foundation, which has assets of more than $20 million, is spending its money to benefit the campus, as it promises donors, the university and the public. The CSU Stanislaus Foundation spends more than $3 million each year on university endeavors. The Attorney General is asking university officials to preserve foundation documents. "We are taking this action to make sure that the money raised goes toward the intended educational purposes and not a dollar is wasted or misspent," Brown said, "Prudent financial stewardship is crucial at a time in which universities face vastly decreased funding and increased student fees." The Attorney General oversees charitable organizations to make sure that they comply with the law. Brown's office has recently sought records of several foundations following allegations of improprieties including a no-bid contract to a foundation board member, a loan - with a large loss -- to a former foundation board member, a $1.5 million-dollar loss because of bad debts, a questionable real estate deal and a $200,000 lowinterest loan to a university president. The university foundations provide crucial financial help to state universities, supplementing student fees and state support for scholarships, academic programs, buildings and operating expenses. Brown said his office would also review documents obtained from Yee today, including part of Palin's speech contract, which students say they plucked out of a dumpster near the CSU Stanislaus administration

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building. Investigators will first attempt to determine whether the documents are authentic and how they ended up in the dumpster. ''This is not about Sarah Palin," Brown said. "She has every right

to speak at a university event, and schools should strive to bring

to campus a broad range of speakers. The issues are public disclosure and financial accountability in organizations embedded

in state-run universities. We're not saying any allegation is true,

but we owe it to the taxpayers to thoroughly check out every

serious alleqanon." The assets controlled by 95 auxiliary bodies

and foundations associated with 'the entire CSU system amount to $1.34 billion, according to the CSU chancellor's office. UC system foundations control another $4 billion in assets. The Attorney General's investigation is- being conducted by its Charitable-Trosts~ - Section, which works with charities to make sure they comply with the law and their articles of incorporation. The Attorney General is also authorized to bring legal actions against charities if they

misuse funds under their control. For more information on the Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Division, see http://ag.ca.gov/ charities.php <http://ag.ca.gov/charities.php> .

From: Nicole LaFlamme <nlaflamme@csustan.edu <mailto:nlaflamme@csustan.edu> >

To: Rhee, Joseph E <Joseph.E.Rhee@abc.com <mailto:Joseph.E.Rhee@abc.com> >

Sent: Tue Apr 13 17:59:53 2010

Subject: President's Office Location

Dear Joe,

The interview will take place in the President's Office which is in the Mary Stuart Rogers Building, Suite 390. Call me at (209) 667-3609 when they get to campus.

Nicole LaFlamme

Executive Assistant to the President California State University, Stanislaus One University Circle

Turlock, CA 95382

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Office:(209) 667-3201 Direct:(209) 667-3609

Email: nlaflamme@csustan.edu <mailto:nlaflamme@csustan.edu>

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Tuesday. April 27, 2010 12:10 PM

Subject: RE: Response

Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 8:08 PM

From: Rivera, Carla <Carla.Rivera@latimes.com> To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

Eve, thanks

From: Eve Hightower [mailto:ehightower@csustan.edu] Sent: 'tuesdav, April 13, 2010 7:05 PM

To: Rivera, Carla

Subject: Re: Response

Carla,

r have seen the release. The Attorney General is welcome to investigate.

Remember, the Foundation never claimed to not have the contract.

Here is how the foundation responded to CalAware's request: "The records requested are those of an auxiliary organization and under Government Code section 6252( e) are not subject to the Public Records Act. The Washington Speakers Buteau requires that the financial terms of speaker appearances remain confidential, and there is a non-disclosure clause in the agreement. For both reasons, the Foundation cannot provide the documents you request. I can assure you that no public funds are being used to support this event. All funds used have been given for the express purpose of putting on this event in order to raise money to benefit University programs and student services." (signed and sent April 7, 2010, by Foundation President Matt Swanson)

On 4/13/10 6:12 PM, "Rivera, Carla" <Carla.Rivera@latimes.com> wrote:

Eve,

Have you seen the release from the AG's office?

From: Eve Hightower [mailto:ehightower@csustan.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:57 PM

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To: Rivera, Carla Subject: FW: Response

Carla,

Also see attachment.

Eve

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Hightower

April 13, 2010

209-667-3610 http://www.csustan.edu/news/ ehightower@csustan.edu

#84

MEDIA CONTACT: Eve

Response from California State University Stanislaus

TURLOCK -- In response to this morning's press conference hosted by Senator Leland Vee, Russ Giambelluca, California State University, Stanislaus Vice President of Business and Finance had the following to say:

"There is generally some staff working on campus on furlough Fridays. That said, we should be clear that no one has been instructed to destroy vital documents on anyone's behalf."

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Over the last 50 years, California State University, Stanislaus has grown to be a touchstone of higher learning, intellectual pursuit, artistic excellence, and cultural engagement for California's Central Valley and beyond. We serve our diverse student body. region, and state with programs, partnerships, and alumni responsive to an evolving and interconnected world. To learn more about us and how we've progressed, go ro. wwwcsustan.edu.



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Tuesday. April 27, 2010 12;45 PM

Subject: FW: SF Chronicle PRA request Date: Tuesday, April 13, 20107:11 PM

From: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>

To: Nicole LaFlamme <nlatlamme@csustan.edu>, Julia Fahrenbruch <JFahrenbruch@csustan.edu>

Eve Hightower


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From: "Asimov, Nanette" <NAsimov@sfchronicle.com> Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:57:47 -0500

To: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu> Subject: SF Chronicle PRA request

Hi Eve,

Well, as promised, here's the request!

Hope you're weathering all this attention OK.

All the best, Nanette

«CSU StanislausA.13.1 O.doc» Nanette Asimov

San Francisco Chronicle 901 Mission St.

SF, CA 94103 asimov@sfchronicle.com ph) 415.777.7127

cell) 415.519.4942

twitter. comlNanetteAsimov

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This e-mail message is intended only for the personal use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not

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an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this message.

If you have received this communication in error, please

notify the sender immediately bye-mail and delete the original message.

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Susana Gajic-Bruyea

From:

Sent:

To:

Subject:

Mask, Matthew [Matthew.Mosk@abc.com] Tuesday, April 13, 20108:52 PM

Susana Gajic-Bruyea

RE: Sarah Palin Event

Thanks Susana. I appreciate the update.

Best,

Matthew

From: Susana Gajtc-Bruyea [mailto:sgajic-bruyea@csustan.ec!u] Sent:-Tuesday, April 13, 2010 11:34PM---

To: Mask, Matthew

Subject: Sarah Palin Event

Dear Matthew,

As per Vince Sturla's request, the following is a brief summary of what the University is investigating as it relates to the supposed shredded documents that students found in a dumpster on campus.

1. The document that was issued from Senator Yee's office today (dated March 16, 2010) IS NOT the final addendum that is part of the final contract.

2. Please note that in my role as the Executive Officer of the Foundation I am permitted to review documents pertaining to the Foundation. The document addendum dated March 16, 2010 (as presented by Senator Yee's office) was the second version that was being reviewed and was printed out and ultimately placed in my office recycling bin slated for shredding at a later date.

3. I last saw the document in question in my recycling bin on March 18th and went looking for it today, April 13 and the document was no longer there.

4. We believe, and Campus police are investigating, that someone broke into my office and stole the document from my recycling bin.

5. We have verified that the only print out that existed of the March is" document was the one in my recycling bin.

I hope this is dear and if you have any further questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Susana Gajic-Bruyea

Tuesday, April 27, 201012:42 PM

Subject: <no subject>

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:52 AM

From: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu:> To: Kristin Olsen <kmolsen@csustan.edu:>

CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani announced today that

In response to Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr's announcement Tuesday evening that he has launched a broad investigation into the California State University Stanislaus Foundation to include an examination of its finances and the alleged dumping of documents into a university dumpster.

"We welcome the investigation and_ expect it _will clarify how a foundation document could have ended up in a state senator's hands," said CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani.

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Foundation is a 501 c3 that raises money for the university. It is not subject to the open records act.

Paid for with private funds.

Cannot discuss the terms of the contract

The $500 tickets are sold out. [?still some sponsorship tables available.]

FOUNDATION

According to ???the Chancellor's Office (every CSU has a foundation and the vp of advancement and VP of business and finance and the president must sit on the board as none voting members) (Chancellor executive order 732 policies and procedures pertaining to auxilery organizations: states that)???, certain members of the Univ must be on the foundation board and see and have their documents in

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order to ensure the funds are being properly used.

That is why Foundation documents are housed at the university. They do not belong to the university. They belong to the Foundation. Requests for Foundation documents should be addressed to the foundation.

Address XXXXX

BUT IF A UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE HAS THEM, AREN'T THE EMPLOYEE'S DOCUMENTS PUBLIC RECORD?

The University maintains that they are not. When the president and VP are dealing with those documents, they are acting as members of the foundation, which is

- something they are-required to do in order-to- ensure the foundation is- properly using money raised to benefit the university and its students.

SHREDDED PAPER

No one was instructed to distroy vital information

Not the final version of the contract. What Yee provided Tuesday is dated March 16. It belonged to CSU Stanislaus VP of Communications and public affairs Susana GB~ who put the draft contract in her recycling bin. She last saw it there March 18. After hearing of Yee's-press conference, she searched for the document in her recycling bin and found it missing. (Was everything gone, or just that documentr)

Campus police are investigating whether the document was stolen from G-B's

otTIce. '

WHAT IS THIS EVENT?

(All of the positive things that the foundation is doing.)

Expect to raise $100,000 to $200,000 for university programs and student services.

Eve Hightower

Director of Media Relations California State University, Stanislaus

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Subject: Documents Requested

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 4:39 PM From: Kristin Olsen <knnol~jenl!ilc5;ustar

To: Matt Swanson

Cc: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>, Nicole LaFlamme <nlatlamme@csustan.edu>

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conference. doc» «Announcement PR Sarah Palin to speak at CSU Stanislaus 3-2S.doc»

These are the documents that have been released to the media since we announced the Gala. They aren't all in the physical format in which we released them (e.g. the last one is in the online format}, but the- content is the same. let me know if you need anything elser -

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Sarah Palin to speak at CSU Stanislaus' 50th Anniversary Gala

March 25, 2010

Former vice-presidential candidate and governor of Alaska Sarah Palin will serve as the guest of honor at California State University, Stanislaus' 50th Anniversary Gala· on Friday, June 25.

Sarah Palin took. the national political stage in August 2008, when Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced her as his running mate for the 2008 election. Palin was the Republican Party's flrst woman vice-presidential nominee and the. first femal.e governor of Alaska.

- -"We are proud-and Fi.onoreoto welCome sucli a well-Known figlfre to tlfe LSO Sfanlstaus campus," said Matt Swanson, president of the California State University, Stanislaus Foundation Soard of Directors.

Mrs. Palin recently released her autobiography "Going Rogue: An Arnenean Life:' The book was an instant bestseller.

MrS. Palin is also a FoX News Channel political commentator.

This is a black-tie fundraising event, hosted by the. CSU Stanislaus Foundation.

The evening will begin with a reception at 6 p.rn. followed by a five-co.urse dinner and then dancing. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by calling (209) 667-3131.

Proceeds from this black-lie event will benefit the University.

The gala is one of a series of programs this year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of CSU Stanislaus, which held its first classes in 1960, In addition to the gala, the University will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a spring reunion on May 15 and host Founders Week Sept. 15-18. The events and programs are open to the public.

The CSU Stanislaus Fbundatlon is a 501{c)(3) entity, as identified by the Internal Revenue Service, for receipt, acknowledgment and oversight of private gifts to the University.

For more information visit http://www.cstlstan.edu/50th/events/.

Media Contact: (209) 667-3792

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MEDIA CONTACT: Eve Hightower 209-667-3610 ehightower@csustan.edu

Response from California State University Stanislaus

TURLOCK - In response to this morning's press conference hosted by Senator Leland Vee, Russ Giambelluea, California State University. Stanislaus Vice President of Business and Finance had the foUowing to say:

"There is generally some staff working on campus on furlough Fridays. That said, we should be clear that no one has been instructed to destroy vital documents on anyone's behalf."

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Dear Kristy.;

Per your request, please see the written statement provided by Kristin Olsen regarding the California State University, Stanislaus 50th Anniversary Fundraising Gala featuring keynote speaker Sarah Palin.

"We want to be very clear that no public funds are being used to support this event. Furthermore, no existing foundation funds are being used either. The. event is self-funded. All funds used have been given for the purpose of putting on this event in order to raise money to benefit University programs and student services."

- Matt Swanson, President of the CSU Stanislaus Foundation Board of Directors

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Best Wishes,

Jacob McDougal

Director of Alumni Affairs & Annual Giving Chair, 50lh Anniversary Committee

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CSU Stanislaus president responds to

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TURLOCK - CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani has issued the following information and statements in response to Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr's announcement Tuesday evening that he has launched a broad investigation into the California State University, Stanislaus Foundation to include an examination of its finances and the alleged dumping of documents into a university dumpster.

"We welcome the investigation and expect it will clarify how a foundation document couId have ended up in a state senator's hands," said CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani.

The addendum of the campus's contract with Sarah Palin released yesterday at a press conference by state Senator Leland Vee was in a recycle bin in the office of CSU Stanislaus Foundation Executive Director Susana Gajic-Bruyea. After learning about the allegations made at the press conference, GajicBruyea searched for the. document in her private recycling bin and found only that document missing. Campus police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the document taken from the recycle bin.

In response to Tuesday morning's press conference hosted by Yee, California State University, Stanislaus Foundation Board President Matt Swanson made the following statement:

"It's a dark day when an entity that's sole purpose is to raise money for student services and university programs is falsely accusedof wrong-doing. The foundation is a SOl c3 that raises money for the university. Our sole aim is to raise money for university programs and student services. Given declining state support for higher education, private fundraisers are more vital than ever."

In response to allegations that documents were destroyed, Russ Giambelluca, CSU Stanislaus Vice President of Business and Finance said, "No one was instructed to destroy vital information, and no one did so."

Since announcing the Gala event, CSU Stanislaus has faced a myriad of false accusations and implications from a variety of individuals and organizations.

"The CSU Stanislaus Foundation is not interested in political theater or in being used as a political

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pawn. Its mission is to raise money to support the university, and it is doing just that by bringing a speaker to campus like Sarah Palin who is driving ticket sales to unprecedented levels," said Shirvani,

Shirvani continued, 'The CSU Stanislaus Foundation responded to Public Records Act requests for a copy of the contract and speakers fee by stating that as a 501c3 foundation, it is not subject to the Public Records Act and tor good reason. The Washington Speakers Bureau contract includes a confidentiality clause that the Foundation cannot breach even if it wanted to. The Foundation has clearly stated that it will be happy to provide the net costs and net revenue of the event, which would be sufficient tor anyone whose true goal is transparency. The Foundation has made it clear that no public funds are being used to support the event. The Board President has also made it clear that no existing foundation funds are being used to support the event. Every dime used to pay for this gala is new, privately-raised money.

"The June 25 Gala is expected to raise between $100,000 and $200,000, which will go toward enhancing students=education. That is money that would otherwise not be available to support our students. The Foundation Board should be applauded for working hard to fulfill its mission by raising money to support CSU Stanislaus when state support for higher education continues to dwindle.

"Sarah Palin's speaking engagement will raise more money than any single fundraiser that CSU Stanislaus has had in the past, including from people who have never previously donated to the university or supported university events. Whether one agrees with her politically or not, the money raised from this event is a good thing for this university."

Gala Details

As announced last month, the CSU Stanislaus Foundation is holding a Fundraising Gala on June 25 that features Sarah Palin as the keynote speaker. The purpose of the event is to raise money to benefit University programs and student services. It is expected to raise $100,000 to $200,000. The $500 individual tickets are sold out. but a few sponsorships are still available.

"The Foundation could not be more pleased with the SUPPQrt it has received from the community," said Swanson. "The June 25 event is nearly sold out, and we feel confident that our goal of raising funds for the university at CSU Stanislaus will be a great success."

Foundation

The Foundation is a SOlc] that raises money for CSU Stanislaus. Every California State University has a Foundation. The University'S VP for Advancement, VP tor Business and Finance, and the campus President must sit on the Foundation Board as non-voting members. Chancellor Executive Order 732 policies and procedures pertaining to auxiliary organizations states that these members of the University must be on the Foundation Board and must see and have Foundation documents in order to ensure the funds are being properly used.

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Herman Lujan

Cc:

Geoffrey Dunn [geoffreydunn@comcast.net) Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:56 AM

President; Lauren Gee; Herman Lujan; Susana Gajic-Bruyea; Gina Leguria; Eve Hightower; Kristin Olsen; akeigwin@yahoo.com

info@calaware.org; adam. keigwin@asm.ca.gov; aashton@modbee.com; begelko@sfchronicle.com

Second Amended Request: California Public Records Act I Kristin Olsen st. Martin's.PDF

From:

Sent:

To:

Subject:

Attachments:

Dear Dr: Shirvani, et al.:

This is a second amendment to my previous California Public Records Act request below issued this past Friday, April 9, 2010.

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I now read today that you are asserting that papers related to the speaking engagement of Sarah Palin were "stolen." I -- ~~ -r~qu-;sth,g that-allciocumentation related to itieso-=called theft of these papers be released immediately.

Dr. Shirvani, why would the papers you say were "stolen" have been located in a "recycling bin" on campus? Did the "recycling bin" belong to CSUS or to the CSUS Foundation? How did they wind up in that recycling bin?

Russ Giambelluca, CSUS vice president of business was quoted as saying, "There is generally some staff working on campus on furlough Fridays."

1. That would be clearly referencing CSUS staff; not Foundation staff. What were CSUS staff doing with Foundation papers and contracts?

2. Was Kristin Olsen, CSUS's Assistant Vice-President Communications & Public Affairs, in her office working on the Friday in question (April 9, 2010)?

3. Was Mr. Giambelluca?

I am also requesting all email communications between Ms. Olsen (again, on her CSUS email account) since January 1, 2010, and the following California legislators: Sate Senators Jeff Denham (R-Atwater) and Dave Cogdill (R-Ripon); and Assemblymembers Tom Berryhill (R-Modesto) and Bill Berryhill (R-Ceres).

Once again, I am requesting strict adherence to the California Public Records Act and an immediate response to this request.

Sincerely yours,

Geoffrey F. Dunn, Ph. D. 729 Trevethan Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Dear Dr. Shirvani, et al.:

This is an amendment to my previous California Public Records Act request below issued this past Friday.

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I watched an interview on Fox40 with CSUS Foundation president Matt Swanson and was told that Kristin Olsen, CSUS's Assistant Vice-President Communications & Public Affairs, was present during this interview. Was she there? Was she serving in her university capacity while doing so?

In addition to the requests made below, I am requesting all email communications between Ms. Olsen and Matt Swanson on Ms. Olsen's CSUS email address for the past six months.

I am further requesting all email communications on Ms. Olsen's CSUS email address since September 1, 2008, that mention the word "Palin" in them.

I am also requesting a job description of Ms. Olsen's current position at CSUS. And if there is a waiver or her to make non-CSUS phone calls from any CSUS issued phones, either via landline or cell phone. I also have been informed that Ms. Olsen has a time waiver (or partial leave of absence) now from her position at CSUS allowing her to run for public office. I am requesting any and all documents related to such time waivers.

What fee is being charged the Foundation for use of the CSUS dining hall during Palin's speech?

Finally, is the CSUS Foundation charged by CSUS for the following: time contributed to the Foundation by Hamid Shirvani and any of the other CSUS staff; use of the CSUS website (www.csustan.edu); use of CSUS telephones; use of CSUS offices and meeting rooms; use of CSUS computers on which Foundation work has apparently been conducted.

Once again, I am requesting strict adherence to the California Public Records Act and an immediate response to this request.

Sincerely yours,

Geoffrey F. Dunn, Ph. D. 729 Trevethan Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Dr. Hamid Shirvani, Ph.D., L.H.D., President Ms. Eve Hightower, Spokesperson

Ms Lauren Gee Campus Compliance Officer

Ms. Susana Gajic-Bruyea, Vice President for University Advancement Ms. Gina B~ Leguria, Campus Compliance Office

Dr. Herman Lujan, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs California State University Stanislaus

Dear Dr. Shirvani, et al.:

As I am currently under contract with Macmillan/St. Martin's press for a book about Sarah Palin, and as I am under an impending deadline, I am requesting immediate compliance under California Public Records Act (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270) regarding the following:

I am requesting any and all correspondence between any CSUS administrators listed in this request (and any CSUS administrators not listed), including cc's and bee's, using CSUS email addresses and/or letterhead, and CSUS Foundation President Matt Swanson regarding the decision to select Sarah Palin as a speaker at USUS in June 2010; this includes any mention of Palin or any reference to her speaking fee or appearance at CSUS. I am also requesting detailed accounting

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for fees to be paid; accommodation; air fair and any related expenses to her visit as reported to CSUS administrators.

I am specifically requesting all written and/or email correspondence between Dr.Shirvani, Ms. Gajic-Bruyea, and or any other CSUS administrator in communication about the Palin speech or response to the controversy about her speech.

This request also includes any other requests for information under the California Public Records Act you have received regarding this matter.

I am also requesting that you send me all documents related to the CSUS faculty issuing a vote of "no confidence" against Dr. Shirvani in November of last year.

Let me be clear:

1. This is not a request of items from the CSU Foundation; this is a request for materials from the CSUS administration. It is my position that any exemptions provided university foundations from a 2001 state appeals court ruling are not applicable regarding this request because I am asking for communications with CSUS officials. This request should NOT

_ be fo_C!'!'<!rded _tIDhe FO_!Jndati_on. It is s~~ci~icall'l_~_!rec!~~_a_t CS!J~_?~mi~strat<:>!:_s and st~f!:_ __

2. That said, I also do not believe th~t the 2001 state appeals court ruling is applicable because, as State Senator Leland Yee has noted:

• the chair of the foundation board is campus president Hamid Shirvani;

• the executive officer, the treasurer, and the secretary of the board are all employees of CSU Stanislaus;

• every staff member listed on the foundation website are CSU Stanislaus employees, with the exception of one;

• the foundation's website and the Palin Gala website are located at the taxpayer-funded www.csustan.edu;

• the Palin fund raiser solicitation and information line is a university telephone number at the university advancement office;

• the foundation's offices are housed within the campus administration's building and fully staffed by university employees;

• the foundation board meetings are held at the campus using public resources;

• the work of the foundation is conducted using CSU Stanislaus email accounts, telephones, computers and other taxpayer-funded resources.

I believe CSUS's position as publicly reported that there has been no communications on this matter is untenable. One email has already surfaced. I will pursue this request in the courts, if necessary, and will further request that all violations of the act be forwarded to proper authorities for criminal charges:

I believe that the following passages in the CPRA specifically address this request:

6251. (f) "State agency" means every state office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, and commission or other state body or agency, except those agencies provided for in Article IV (except Section 20 thereof) or Article VI of the California Constitution.

6253.31. Notwithstanding any contract term to the contrary, a

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contract entered into by a state or local agency subject to this chapter, including the University of California, that requires a private entity to review, audit, or report on any aspect of that agency shall be 'public to the extent the contract is otherwise subject to disclosure under this chapter.

Given that CSUS is a public institution and all of its related activities should be accessible to the public, it is my position, as the Record Act clearly states, that "access to information concerning the conduct of the people's business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state."

Again, I am requesting strict and immediate response to this request.

Sincerely yours,

Geoffrey F. Dunn, Ph. D. __ 729_ TJeyethan Av._e~_ Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Tuesday. April 27,2010 12:06 PM

Subject: Re: CSU President's 3Double-talk2 Confirms Violation of State Law Date: Thursday, April IS, 2010 2:12 PM

From: Nicole LaFlamme <nlafJamme@csustan.edu> To: Beth Miller <bmiller@wilsonmillercom.com>

Cc: Eve Hightower <ehightower@csustan.edu>, Matt Swanson Nick Garcia

<ngarcia@igniteconsulting,com>, Breann Nelson <bnelson2@csustan.edu>, Julia Fahrenbruch <jfahrenbruch@csustan.edu>

How about 3?

Nicole

On Apr 15, 2010, at 2:07 PM, "Beth Miller" <bmiller@wilsonmillercom.com> wrote:

The sooner the better since we have reporters on deadline.

On 4/15/1 02:02 PM, "Nicole LaFlamme" <nlaflamme@csustan.edu <mailto:nlaflamme@csustan.edu> > wrote:

Hello 8eth,

Will 3:30 work for you?

Nicole

On Apr 15, 2010, at 1 :29 PM, "8eth Miller" <bmiHer@wilsonmillercom.com <mailto:bmiller@wilsonmillercom.com> > wrote:

We need to do a call. There.'s also another issue that Nicole just brought to my attention regarding a conversation the President had yesterday with Palin '5 people.

I'm available any time. Thanks

Beth

On 4/15/10 1 :25 PM, "Eve Hightower" <ehightower@csustan.edu

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<mailto:ehightower@csustan.edu> <mailto:ehighfower@csustan.edu <mailto:ehightower@csustan.edu> > > wrote:

CSU President's "Double-talk" Confirms Violation of State Law

Administration: we lost Palin contractafter we never had it

SACRAMENTO - Yesterday, CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani tried to divert attention away from the administration's wrongdoing by accusing students or employees of stealing parts of the Sarah Palin contract from the recycle can of Vice President for University Advancement Susana Gajic-Bruyea,

Shirvani's Campus Compliance Officer, however, responded to a public records request by Senator Leland Vee (D-San Francisco) for such documents last week stating, "The University has no documents that are responsive to your request."

Vee responded today by asking, "How can you lose something you said you didn't have?"

"President Shirvani needs to stop the double-talk and, start explaining the vast irregularity and impropriety surrounding his office," said Vee. "California taxpayers and CSU students deserve answers now."

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Two Versions Found In Dumpster

On Friday, April 9, students testified that they found pages 4 through 9 of the contract in the administration's dumpster, which show Palin's visit requirements include a hotel suite, first class airfare or a private Lear jet, pre-screened questions, and "bendable straws."

Besides apparently not stealing pages 1 through 3 of the contract, Shirvani's explanation is further questionable by the fact that two versions of the contract (differentiated by several text changes as well one having the Washington Speakers Bureau letterhead with watermark and another on plain paper) were found alongside several other foundation and university documents. Yesterday, Gajic-Bruyea claimed only the version originally released byYee's office was stolen.

An email from Gajic-Bruyea to other campus administrators and faculty members attempting to justify the Palin visit was also acquired by Vee's

. office aftef the university claimed they had no documents or correspondence pertaining to the Palin visit - demonstrating a clear violation of the California Public Records Act and spurring Attorney General Jerry Brown to launch a formal investigation.

Current Law Requires Disclosure

In some media reports, university administrators have claimed they do not need to disclose documents that pertain to the school's foundation, however, a 2001 court case involving a foundation at Fresno State required the public disclose of documents because they were held within the university itself. The CSU Stanislaus Foundation, which is planning the Palin visit at taxpayer expense, is fully housed within the administration's offices and staffed by public

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