2018-03830. World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Upcoming Public Advisory Meeting

AGENCY:

World War One Centennial Commission, GSA.

ACTION:

Meeting notice.

SUMMARY:

Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the March 20, 2018 meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the Commission). The meeting is open to the public.

DATES:

Meeting date: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), and ending no later than 12:00 p.m., EST. Written Comments may be submitted to the Commission and will be made part of the permanent record of the Commission.

Registered speakers/organizations will be allowed five minutes, and will need to provide written copies of their presentations. Requests to comment, together with presentations for the meeting, must be received by Friday, March 9, 2018, by 5:00 p.m., EST, and may be provided by email to [e-mail].

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held telephonically. The call will be convened at the Offices of the World War One Centennial Commission at 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. This location is handicapped accessible. Persons attending in person are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances.

Contact Daniel S. Dayton at [e-mail] to register to comment during the meeting's 30-minute public comment Please contact Mr. Dayton at the email address above to obtain meeting materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Daniel S. Dayton, Designated Federal Officer, World War One Centennial Commission, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Ste. 123, Washington, DC 20004, telephone [phone] (note: this is not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

The World War One Centennial Commission was established by Public Law 112-272 (as amended), as a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, to provide for the designation of memorials to the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I, and for other purposes. Under this authority, the Commission will plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I, encourage private organizations and State and local governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I, facilitate and coordinate activities throughout the United States relating to the centennial of World War I, serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans for the centennial of World War I, and develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. The Commission does not have an appropriation and operates on donated funds.

Agenda: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Old Business:

• Acceptance of minutes of last meeting
• Public Comment Period

New Business:

• Executive Director's Report—Executive Director Dayton
• Executive Committee Report—Commissioner Hamby
• Financial Committee Report—Vice Chair Fountain
• Memorial Report—Vice Chair Fountain
• Fundraising Report—Commissioner Sedgwick
• Education Report—Dr. O'Connell
• Endorsements—(RFS)—Dr. Seefried
• International Report—Dr. Seefried
• Armistice Centennial Events Committee (ACE) Report—Commissioner Monahan
• Other Business
• Chairman's Report
• Set Next Meeting
• Motion to Adjourn

Dated: February 21, 2018.

Daniel S. Dayton,

Designated Federal Official, World War I Centennial Commission.