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Win a free ski lift ticket from Schuler!
Schuler Gas (63) _______ its customers a chance to win free ski lift tickets. They are worth $149 each and good for the entire day at any of the 15 resorts participating in this promotion.
From now until December 26, simply buy over 38 liters of fuel at any Schuler gas station nationwide. Then leave the receipt, complete with your contact information on the back, in the box (64) _____ the exit. Please note that the tickets will be valid for a limited time. (65) ________.
Furthermore, they cannot be exchanged for cash. Our raffle on January 1 will determine the winners, who can (66) _______ the tickets at the station the day after we call them. Alternatively, winners can arrange to have them mailed.

Abbotsburg, May 9 — After a year of construction, the Abbotsburg Community Center will be unveiled next Friday. (67) ______ . Costing nearly $5 million, the center is considered a luxury by some who contend that the money should have been used to (68) _____ local roads instead.
Most residents, however, believe the center is a (69) _______. Karen Petrowski, (70) ______ has been appointed the center's director said, "It will provide residents with the vital social, recreational, and educational opportunities they require." And she added, "We believe that, in time, the entire community will consider it a worthwhile place."

To: Music Teachers
From: Principal Caldwell
Date: April 27
Subject: Change of classrooms

Because the regional principal’s conference has been moved from Hermitage High School to our school on short notice, the auditorium will be unavailable during the second week of May. If you had planned for your band or chorus class to use the auditorium during this time, Ms. Willis will assist you in finding an alternative room. There are a few empty classrooms on the second floor that are available. If you have a larger class and need more space, Ms. Willis is in the process of working out an arrangement with the gym teachers to use the gym since the physical education classes can meet outdoors. Details will follow shortly.

Stockyard Building Supply, Inc.
Weekend shifts required where indicated

Loss Prevention Manager
Must have a university degree, good communication, leadership, and people skills. Prefer at least 2 years of loss prevention experience. Basic working knowledge of retail policies and procedures is required. Some weekend work is required for this position.

Delivery Driver
Must have a Commercial Driver’s License, be able to read maps and follow specific directions and delivery instructions. Must be able to handle and move items weighing up to 30 kg without assistance. Require availability 7 days a week.

Customer Service Coordinator
Must have at least one year of call center or customer service experience. Associate’s degree is preferred. Computer knowledge and proficiency is required. Weekend work is required.

Administrative Assistants
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and abilities to multi-task. Computer knowledge and proficiency is required.

Please send resume to:
Human resources
Stockyard Building Supply, Inc 655 Bremo Road
Marietta, GA 78240
No phone calls or e-mails, please.

Leanne 2:15 P.M.
Dayton Paper and Box Company is offering a 15% discount on large orders. That’s a great discount, but do you know if our orders are large enough to qualify for it?

Scott 2:20 RM.
That’s a good question, Leanne. I assume it requires a pretty large shipment, so if we increase the size of our orders, we might get the lower price.

Leanne 2:25 P.M.
I’m all for it. We could buy a few months’ worth of paper all at once. Why don’t you give Dayton a call and find out what their minimum bulk order is?

Scott 2:26 P.M.
I’ll do that right away. If it turns out that we’ll save money, should I place an order immediately?

In-Shape Fitness Center
1450 Lexington Parkway
Tucson, Arizona 85701
A Fitness and Weight Loss Center designed for Women

December 14
Ms. Heather Blankenship
704 Weldon Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85708

Dear Ms. Blankenship,

I enjoyed speaking with you about a fitness instructor position at In-Shape Fitness Center. I would like to offer you a full-time position beginning in March. Currently, we offer aerobics, yoga, and cycling classes. Since your specialty is pilates, we want to feature some new pilates classes taught by you in the spring.
I would also like to see if you would be interested in substitute-teaching in the meantime to fill in for our yoga instructor who is scheduled to be on vacation in February. This will help you familiarize yourself with our facility before your classes begin in March.
I am looking forward to working with you. We feel that your teaching experience will be a valuable addition to our center. Please contact me at 387-423-7769 by the end of January so that we can set up a time to finalize your paperwork and make your spring class schedule.

Sincerely,
Julie Hawthorne
Director

Workplace Etiquette Essentials

In David Tanner’s book, Office Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts, Tanner offers great advice on how individuals can avoid conflicts in the workplace by following some simple guidelines. — [1] —. Mr. Tanner argues that many employees have their bleak future and eliminate themselves from considerations for their promotion because of their inability to manage their office behavior effectively.
For instance, whenever you have issues in the workplace, you’re better off thinking through your words before you voice complaints, thoughts, or suggestions. Assess the situation carefully. — [2] —. If the gains outweigh the losses, proceed in a professional and polite manner. In the instance, you do find yourself in a workplace conflict, be sure to protect yourself with thorough documentation. — [3] —. A smart employee will document issues that relate to self-preservation and protection of job security.
Mr. Tanner is a workplace psychologist and bestselling author who has won numerous awards for his research and writings on workplace issues. — [4] —. Two of his earlier books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. Office Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts has already sold 20,000 copies since being released by Bramberton Press only five months ago. It is available in bookstores and on the company’s website, www. brambertonpress.com.

Costen Floors, Inc.
February 11

Dear Ms. Rodriguez,

I am writing to inform all our valued customers about some exciting news at Costen Floors, Inc., your premier flooring store. — [1] —. Next month, we will be relocating our Seven Springs store to a larger space in nearby Hanover, at 508 Idlewood Road. We have posted directions to our new location on our website at www.costenfloors.com. — [2] —. The move will allow us to carry more products and keep our prices low since we will be closer to our suppliers. We look forward to seeing you again at our new Hanover location soon.
As aforementioned, we will be adding some new flooring products to our inventory. Beginning in April, we will stock some exotic hardwood flooring, including Brazilian Cherry, Australian Cypress, and American Walnut. — [3] —. To celebrate the grand opening of our new location, all vinyl and tile flooring purchased during the month of April will be 10% off.
— [4] —. We hope you will keep Costen Floors in mind for all of your flooring needs. Don't forget, we also offer installation for all of our products.

Sincerely,
Winston Reed
Manager, Costen Floors

Quest Laboratories, inc. cordially invites you to attend the annual Research and Development Awards Ceremony to honor outstanding achievement in our research and development departments over the past year.

Where: Lincoln Events Center, Portland, Oregon
When : Wednesday, May 15
Program
7:00 p.m.: Welcome Reception
8:00 p.m.: Presentation of Awards to developers
8:30 p.m.: Presentation of Awards to researchers
9:15 p.m.: Dinner and Musical Entertainment

Awards Recipients
Ms. Gwyneth Hopkins, Director of Product Development, Portland
Dr. Mari Tanaka, Senior Researcher, Tokyo
Dr. Duane Purdue, Senior Researcher, Portland
Dr. Ryo Kobayashi, Senior Researcher, Osaka

Please respond to this invitation by returning this enclosed form by March 30.

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To: Teresa Reed
From: Curtis Norwood
Date: March 17 03:28
Re: Awards ceremony gifts

Dear Teresa,

I just placed the order for the awards and I am sending you the details, as requested. I ordered a platinum crystal trophy engraved with the company logo, recipient’s name, and a personal inscription for the developer award. For the researchers, I ordered three plaques engraved with the company logo, recipient’s name, and a personal inscription.
The awards come individually wrapped, and they are due to arrive by the end of next week. I am sending over a copy of the order confirmation to your office for your records. As we discussed previously, the developer award will be accompanied with a $1,000 bonus check, which will be included in an envelope containing a letter from the company president.

Regards,
Curtis

From: Kathryn Perez
To: All department managers
Subject: Leadership Training Courses and Seminars
Date: August 11

Annually, all the department managers here at Boardex Inc. are required to attend a series of training courses and seminars for them to attain proficiency in directing their responsible groups. This year, we have invited renowned speakers from outside our company. Attendance of two or more sessions is mandatory for all managers, and those who fail to follow through will have to be present at a make-up session on August 30. A feedback form is attached to this mail that you need to complete and turn in to Kevin Jacobs at the end of all sessions.
Additionally, enclosed is the complete schedule of all sessions in this e-mail. Please consult the information and I hope that this session will be informative and helpful for your management. See you that day.

Thank you,
Kathryn Perez
Human Resources

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Leadership Training Courses and Seminars

Note that the time listed may change within the range of five minutes, so please plan accordingly.
All the sessions will take place in Marcus Hall.
Refreshments will be provided at courses that begin in the afternoon.
 

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Leadership Training Feedback Form

Name: Dane Green

Sessions attended:
✓ Critical Thinking
___Situational Leadership
✓ Collaborative Leadership
___Leadership for Women

Which session did you find the most helpful? Why?
Not only the critical thinking was the most effective of all sessions but it was also very entertaining as the speaker allowed me to think out of the box with the lateral thinking questions listed on the sheet he gave us. This session was especially helpful for me since creative thinking is an essential skill in advertising/ and I also learned about new ways to approach problems that may occur in my department.

How could the courses be improved?
It was mentioned in the schedule that we may be let go just a bit past the scheduled time/ but the session on August 19 ended fifteen minutes late. I ended up showing up late at a meeting I scheduled for 2:20. If the speaker does not exceed their given time, it would be much more helpful.