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1. MEMO To: ____________ Subject: ___________ From: __________ Date: _____________ Message 2. ABC COMPANY MEMO To: ____________ Subject: ___________ From: __________ Date: ______________ Message Sample A MEMORANDUM To: Department Managers Subject: In-service Computer Classes From: Training Manager Date: 24 November, 2005 From Monday 10 December computer classes will be held in the training center. There will be 2 groups: advanced level (10:30 – 12:00) and intermediate level (8:30 – 10:00). Please encourage your staff to attend one of the sessions. All teaching materials will be provided but students will be expected to do homework and preparation outside working hours. Please send me the names of all interested staff by noon on Friday 28 November. The size of each class will be limited to 16 participants. Sample B MEMO To: All Members of Staff From: Managing Director Subject: Retirement of Mr. James Date: 21 July, 2005 As you will know, Mr. James, the Deputy Managing Director, is retiring at the end of July after working for this Company for 40 years. I am arranging a farewell dinner in his honor at the Royal Hotel on Friday, 27 July, at 7:30 p.m. I hope that as many members of staff as possible will attend to give Mr. James the warm farewell that he deserves: not only has he been a loyal member of our staff for so many years but in addition his friendliness and generous personality have endeared him to all those with whom he has worked. Mr. Parry is making a collection for a parting gift to Mr. James and I hope you will all make a generous contribution. Sample C: Employee Request to Attend a Convention To: Adam C. Zhang From: Helen Hunter Subject: ASTD Convention in New Orleans Date: February 23, 2006 May I have your permission to attend the national convention of the ASTD in New Orleans on March 12 – 15? This year’s theme is “The Electronic Classroom” (see program attached). As you will note, there will be various presentations on the uses of the computer and