Re: NAMA/KSU Intern Future Miller Public Policy Program

September 21, 2011

 

To:  NAMA Board of Directors

From:  Mary Waters

Re: NAMA/KSU Intern Future Miller Public Policy Program

Last summer, we did a pilot program of hosting four college students who were interning in NAMA member mills.   The press release describing the program is attached.

The proposed FY 2012 NAMA budget includes $3500 in new spending for this program.

Proposed guideline for the program are as follows:

NAMA/KSU Intern Future Miller Public Policy Trip Guidelines

• Individual companies will arrange and pay for transportation to D.C.

• Individual companies will pay hotel/activity costs for chaperones

• NAMA pays for the first intern from each company, others are at company expense.

• NAMA pays for a total of up to four interns

• Program is limited to eight interns

• Projected dates of program are July 24-26, 2012

Per Person Cost Breakdown of Future Miller Visit

Hotel $185 a night for two nights (total $370)

Food/in-town transportation/entertainment   $175

Total cost per person: $543.00

Total cost for 6 NAMA staff: $1200.00

Budget request for program:  $3500