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TO: Joan Jackson <[email protected]>
FROM: Marvin White <[email protected]>
SUBJECT: Reimbursement
DATE: February 16
Dear Ms. Jackson,
It has come to my attention that your request for reimbursement for your latest sales trip is incomplete. You failed to submit several receipts along with your reimbursement claim form. For one, you wrote that you stayed at the Old Country Inn in Davenport for three nights, but you turned in a receipt for a two-night stay. You are also missing receipts for several meal claims at restaurants and for a visit to a gas station you said you made. The company’s policy regarding reimbursements is clear. All receipts must be included in the request. You must give me the missing receipts by the end of the week in order to receive the full amount you are requesting. Please drop by my office (room 509) anytime if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Marvin White
Senior Accountant
Gumpers, Inc.

Grasshopper 350 Laptop Computer Warranty

The warranty for this item is valid for two years after the date of purchase on your receipt. Please read the instructions on this warranty carefully. Failure to follow any of the instructions will instantly invalidate the warranty.
- Do not open the computer’s casing at any time.
- Do not attempt to repair this machine or to replace any part of it by yourself.
- Do not connect the computer with a power cable made by any company other than Grasshopper.
- Do not immerse the product in water or other liquids.
- Do not place the computer near sources of high heat, such as an oven, or extreme cold, such as a refrigerator.
- Do not use software that has been illegally downloaded.
For questions regarding this warranty, visit www.grasshopper.com/350laptopwarranty or contact the nearest Grasshopper dealer.

Good Time Studio

Good Times Studio is a family-owned photography studio specializing in capturing the monumental moments of people’s lives. Our photographers understand the minute details of outdoor photography, so they can record precious moments at events such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, and anniversaries. The pictures they take will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime. Our hard work starts even before the event begins. Good Times specialists will provide advice on where to stage your events to ensure that the sun, weather, and background will contribute to taking the best shots possible. Our objective is for everyone to see you at your best. For those individuals who come to our studio for photographs, we can provide you with everything you need, from photographs for passports and identification cards to family portraits. While walks-in are accepted at the studio, we typically require a week’s notice for special events. Earlier booking, however, is recommended. Call 737-3921 for more reservations and pricing information.

Transfer Applications

Due to the high number of overseas transfer requests made in recent months, the Human Resources (HR) Department has decided to implement some rules regarding future requests that are effective immediately. First, all requests must be submitted on the proper form. It can be found on the HR Department intranet site. From now on, informal requests submitted by e-mail will no longer be accepted and will simply be disregarded. Second, the transfer request form must be properly filled out in its entirety, or it will be rejected. —[1]— Third, a decision has been made to limit the number of transfers made by employees in each department. In any six-month period, no more than two employees from the same department may transfer abroad. —[2]— The final rule is only being implemented for the remainder of the calendar year. No more employees may transfer to Mexico or Italy as both places are fully staffed. However, the branches in Sweden, Poland, and Germany are still undermanned and could use some assistance. —[3]— Please note that facility in the language spoken in the country you are applying to be transferred to will greatly improve your chances of being selected for a position. As always, please remember that the head of your department and the company president must give their final approval for your transfer request for it to go into effect. — [4] —

TO: Stan Erickson, Accounting Department
FROM: Mika Oh, Sales Department
RE: Training
DATE: March 14
The Sales Department officially requests extra funding to be able to train some of our sales staff. To be specific, we would like funds so that three individuals can attend the special event being hosted by Walter Perkins in Los Angeles on April 5 and 6. I have attached a brochure for the two-day seminar for you to examine, Mr, Perkins is an expert in sales strategies and on the art of closing deals. Those individuals who have attended his seminars in the past have attested to the value of the information they acquired. We believe that by sending three members of our sales team (Jodie Welch, Alana Monroe, and Jeff Stevens), they will personally benefit. In addition, those three members, who are among the top people in the department, have agreed to provide training based on what they learn about Mr.Perkinss methods to the other staff members. Tile cost for all three people, including transportation, accommodations, food, and registration fees, should not exceed $5,000. We require a response no later than March 22 since it is the last day that registration for the event is possible. Please call me at extension 798 if you need more information.

Economy Showing Signs of Life

Lakeland Hills (October 25) - All across the country, countless cities and states are raising the minimum wage in an effort to improve their struggling economies. However, here in Lakeland Hills, Mayor Rush Nelson and the city council have been attempting another strategy, and it appears to be paying off as the city is showing signs of emerging from the lengthy recession that began when Mark Sanders was mayor.
Mr. Nelson encouraged the city council to slash local taxes, including both the city’s sales tax and property tax, around half a year ago. While some council members and local residents protested the decision, it appears as though Mr. Nelson’s move was the right one. Not only have several local companies started hiring new employees, but a few businesses in nearby places have also shuttered their doors and moved to the business-friendly confines of Lakeland Hills. The owners of these companies specifically mentioned the city’s low tax rate as the primary reason for moving.
In the past four months, unemployment has dropped steadily and now stands at only 4.2%. That is much better than the 7.4% rate for the entire state. Thanks to the city’s booming economy, tax revenues have gone up despite the decrease in tax rates. This is enabling the city to pay for improvements in infrastructure that have long been needed. Among these projects are the repaving of parts of Main Street and Oak Avenue and the construction of another bridge across the Golden River.

To: Emily Williams <[email protected]>

From: Gwen Scott <[email protected]>

Subject: Thanks
Date: April 28
Emily,
I really appreciate your agreeing to handle my clients while I’m away on my honeymoon in Hawaii. It’s such a comforting feeling knowing that everyone will be in your capable hands.
To make the process go as smoothly as possible, I thought I should provide you with a few notes regarding some clients you’ll be handling. First off, the file examination for the Westside Bakery tax report hasn’t been done yet because Mr. Thompson hasn’t submitted all of his information to us. He said he’ll do that by May 1. The examination was set to take place on May 3 but has been bumped back by two days. It will still occur at the same place and time though. Second, the Douglas Bank file can wait a while, so I’m going to work on it when I return. If anyone from the bank calls, remind them that I spoke with Alicia Franks and confirmed my plans with her. Last, and most importantly, the Baker Construction account needs to be reexapiined from top to bottom. City inspectors are investigating the construction of Lincoln Stadium, which Baker is working on, so you need to read everything in the file to make sure there’s nothing unusual. Sorry for dumping that one on you, but I only found out about it this morning.
That’s everything you need to know. I’ll be leaving the day after tomorrow and will return in ten days. If anything comes up, you know how to reach me. Thanks again. I owe you big time.
Best,
Gwen