Hey Betty, hopefully ill have some visibility tomorrow. Im currently in the OPS center without intl. phone capability.
For a rough agenda –
the IDF can only support weekday activity, as we follow the Jewish laws and do not work during the weekend. Once you let us know who is the relevant POC at the US embassy we will coordinate specific logistical arrangements.
28Apr – Arrival, Executive Time, Possible Dinner hosted by BG Bengo
29Apr – US DATT office calls, Meetings at IDF and MOD HQ
30Apr - Masada, IDF Base tour (Combat Recruits) and Possible Gaza Division tour
1May – Beth-Lehem, Jerusalem, Meetings at Jerusalem Embassy, Yad Vashem National Ceremony (8PM)
2May – Northern Command Tour
3-4 May – US EMBASSY Agenda
v/r
CPT Benzi Zimmerman
Head, International Cooperation Desk
IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)
T: +972-3-740-7723
| M: +972-5-42074487 | E: benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il
From: Wingo, Betty Lou <BettyLou.Wingo@sss.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Subject: FW: Selective Service Trip to IDF
Good morning CPT Zimmerman,
I know how super busy you are so whatever time is convenient for you to talk about the Director’s upcoming trip to Israel is fine with me. Just let me know.
Thank you,
Betty Lou
Betty Lou Wingo
Public & Intergovernmental Affairs
Selective Service System
703-605-4005
From: Wingo, Betty Lou
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 7:57 AM
To: 'Benzi Zimerman' <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Subject: RE: Selective Service Trip to IDF
Hi CPT Zimmerman,
Of course. I’ll give you a call tomorrow to see about rescheduling.
Thank you,
Betty Lou
From: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 3:02 PM
To: Wingo, Betty Lou <BettyLou.Wingo@sss.gov>
Subject: RE: Selective Service Trip to IDF
Hey betty,
Due to the current situation in Israel, I will not be available tomorrow. Lets touch base on Wednesday and see if we can re-schedule for later this week.
All the best,
v/r
CPT Benzi Zimmerman
Head, International Cooperation Desk
IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)
T: +972-3-740-7723
| M: +972-5-42074487 | E: benzi_zimeraman@mail.gov.il
From: Wingo, Betty Lou <BettyLou.Wingo@sss.gov>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2019 5:12 PM
To: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Subject: FW: Selective Service Trip to IDF
Hi CPT Zimmerman,
I sent you a calendar invite/reminder for our phone call on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am EST. Please let me know if this is a good time for you. If so I’ll call you then.
Thanks,
Betty Lou
Betty Lou Wingo
Management Analyst
Public & Intergovernmental Affairs
Selective Service System
703-605-4005
From: Wingo, Betty Lou
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2019 3:42 PM
To: 'Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il' <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Cc: Yakhour, Wadi <Wadi.Yakhour@sss.gov>
Subject: Selective Service Trip to IDF
Dear CPT Zimmerman,
It was so nice speaking with you today. Director Benton’s trip to Israel is scheduled for April 28-May4, 2019. Accompanying the Director will be Mr. Wadi Yakhour, Chief of
Staff and Mr. Craig Brown, Associate Director for Operations. Everyone is looking forward to learning about conscription and military service in Israel and in turn will be briefing their IDF hosts about Selective Service. As I mentioned, in addition to the
Briefings planned, the Director and his staff would like to visit some of Israel’s sites and landmarks as well as meet with other officials as shown below .
Visit U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
Meet with the U.S. Ambassador
Meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Wreath Laying at Holocaust Remembrance Day
Visit Masada
Visit Wailing Wall
Visit The Holy Land in Bethlehem
I’ve been in touch with the U.S. Department of State regarding this trip. I look forward to speaking with you at your convenience.
Thank you,
Betty Lou
Betty Lou Wingo
Management Analyst
Public & Intergovernmental Affairs
Selective Service System
703-605-4005