Three mayors, state delegators, numerous city and
county councilmen, five congressional staffers and more than 30 local federal
agency leaders. Add a beautiful setting, some hot coffee and ham biscuits and
what do you have? The Federal Executive Association’s first ever stakeholders’
drop-in. More than 80 public officials gathered with senior federal leaders at
the Coast Guard Station on Tradd Street on a perfect fall day for a networking
event aimed at strengthening relationships and building new partnerships.
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley was the guest of honor and was presented with a
silver tray for the support he has given the federal agencies over his 40 year
tenure.
The purpose of the FEA is to promote coordination of
agency programs for maximum public benefit, and foster acquaintances and good
fellowship among management officials of departments, offices and agencies of
the federal government performing official business in the tri-county area.
The FEA strives to promote a better understanding of
each agency’s mission, discussing matters of mutual interest and working with
the appropriate city, county and state officials on issues the government is
involved in. The FEA also acts as a liaison between the management of industry
and business and the management of the federal government to ensure a smooth
working relationship. This event went a long way in helping the FEA achieve
these goals.
“In life, relationships are primary, everything else is
secondary….” - Ron David, MDiv., PH.D., MD