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From: Waverly Business Park Shuttle Office To: All Shuttle Riders Date: March 5 Subject: Expanded Shuttle Service to Hutton Gate We are pleased to announce that ___131___ the next three weeks, the shuttle will gradually extend its route to a new pickup point at Hutton Gate on the south side. The shuttle, which ___132___ only the north entrance for several years, will begin serving it as well. Starting March 18, Hutton Gate departures will run every fifteen minutes during peak hours. A rider survey showed strong demand from the south side, so we have planned a three-week trial. For the first two ___133___, both the existing and new schedules will run together, and the old timing ends in the final week. Riders who wish to board at Hutton Gate must register a seat through our online form by March 12. ___134___. Please contact our office at extension 4120 with any questions. Thank you for helping us plan the expanded route. Mabel Townsend Shuttle Coordinator

From: Raymond Alcott To: Gina Hewitt Date: March 14 Subject: Workstation Order WO-4817 Dear Ms. Hewitt, Thank you for submitting your order for 40 adjustable workstations last Tuesday. We ___135___ it in our system immediately. Your order has been assigned reference number WO-4817. Unfortunately, the form does not include a complete list of ___136___ for the desk surfaces. Because each panel is cut to the exact size you request, we require the ___137___ details before work can begin. If we receive them by March 20, your order will stay on the current schedule, with delivery expected in mid-April. Otherwise, it will move to the following month's cycle. Should you need a copy of our standard sizing guide, I would be happy to send one. Please reply with the requested information at your earliest convenience. ___138___. Best regards, Raymond Alcott Order Processing Clarendon Workspace Solutions

Selby Home and Garden Manager to Retire The Wyndham Register Putnam, June 14 Carol Yardley, a longtime ___139___ of Selby Home and Garden, has announced plans to retire at the end of this summer. Ms. Yardley joined the store 27 years ago as a sales associate and advanced through several roles before being named branch manager in 2006. ___140___. "The biggest change has been in how we connect with customers," Ms. Yardley said. A new branch manager is expected to be in place ___141___ the end of August. Linda Cho, who leads the store's largest department, has been chosen as her successor. According to Martin Dufresne, the regional manager, Ms. Cho has shown strong leadership during her time with the company. She brings considerable ___142___ to the role. A farewell event for Ms. Yardley is planned for August 20.

The Stanton Downtown Business Alliance released the results of its yearly shopper survey on Monday. Gordon Novak, the alliance's president, announced that participating stores ___143___ later evening hours on a trial basis. The new schedule is set to begin on October 1 and will last eight weeks. Nearly 60 percent of ___144___ identified limited evening access as the greatest obstacle to shopping downtown. Many said that current closing times left too little time for an after-work visit. Beginning next month, more than 30 shops along Prospect Avenue will stay open until 9:00 P.M. on weekday evenings. The alliance plans to track customer visits and sales during the trial. The organization has conducted the survey ___145___ the past twelve years, gradually expanding its scope. A complete copy of this year's report can be found on the alliance's website. ___146___.

Custom Order Specification Sheet Order Ref: SP-6203 Date: April 14 Status: Awaiting customer confirmation before submission to supplier Customer Information Name: Thomas Parrish Telephone: (555) 482-3190 E-mail: t.parrish@example.com Selections Exterior color: White Interior trim: Leather Engine configuration: Hybrid Note: The hybrid configuration is subject to current factory availability. If the selected option is not in stock, please allow an additional 4 to 6 weeks for production. Preferences and Inclusions Preferred pickup day: Saturday Please bring your proof of coverage at the time of pickup. One complimentary post-delivery inspection is included within the first six months at no charge. Important Before this sheet is forwarded to the manufacturer, the customer must review all selections recorded above and sign below to confirm their accuracy. Once the order has been submitted, no changes can be made. Customer signature: _____________ Date: _____________ Internal Use Only Staff initials: _____ Processing date: _____ Financing arrangement: Per agreement dated _____

To: All Work-Area Leads From: Alison Crabtree, Operations Coordinator Date: March 4 Subject: Annual Equipment Count — Assigned Windows An independent reviewer will examine our equipment records at the end of this month. Before that visit, each work-area lead must count every item on the holdings sheet for their area and return the completed sheet to the designated collection point. Work Area Counting Window Collection Point Floor 2 East March 10–12 Room 201 Floor 3 West March 13–15 Room 305 Floor 4 North March 17–19 Room 410 [Note: Networked computing devices are not included in area counts. These items will be verified separately by the IT Services Department.] If any item on your holdings sheet cannot be located, or if you find an unlisted item, submit a discrepancy form to Operations by March 21. Forms received after that date will not be included in this review cycle. Alison Crabtree Operations Coordinator For blank count sheets, contact ext. 4420.

Dalton Parcel Express Customer Care Office, Kingsley October 14 Dear Mr. Scanlon, Account Reference: DPE-4821 Affected Service Window: September 22 – October 4 Claim Reference: CR-00673 Response Window: 10 business days We are writing to express our sincere regret for the delays that affected your shipments during the period indicated above. Of the parcels dispatched under your account, seven experienced delivery times well beyond our standard commitment, and we recognize the inconvenience this has caused your operations. The disruption resulted from water damage sustained at our Ravenscroft sorting hub, which remains temporarily closed for structural repairs. Sylvia Drummond, who was brought onto our central operations team from the Pembury branch earlier this year, is personally overseeing the restoration effort. Our logistics department has implemented a revised routing plan to prevent further delays. Your shipments are now being processed through our Wycliffe distribution center. Not until the Ravenscroft hub has been certified for full operations will this interim arrangement be lifted. A written confirmation of your credit will be sent once your claim has been reviewed. To claim a service credit of $8.50 per affected parcel, please submit your original shipping receipts together with the claim reference noted above. Sincerely, Angela Baxter Senior Coordinator, Customer Care Office All claims must be received by November 1.

Eastwick Municipal Pool Member Consultation: Proposed Extended Operating Hours Posted: March 5 Ref: EMP-2024-017 Over the past year, evening and weekend sessions at the pool have experienced a substantial rise in attendance, and usage of the adjacent warm-water area has similarly increased. Several peak-period sessions now regularly reach capacity before all registered members can be accommodated. The facility is therefore proposing three alternative operating-hour patterns and is inviting members to indicate a preference before any change is adopted. --[1]--. The three proposed options are summarized below. Option Weekday Change Weekend Change Members Primarily Affected A Early-morning sessions added, 6:00-7:30 AM, Mon-Fri No change Adult lane swimmers B Evening close extended to 9:30 PM, Mon-Thu No change Adult and teen members C No change Hours extended, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sat-Sun Family and junior members --[2]--. Preferences may be submitted either in person at the Member Services Desk during staffed hours or by completing the online response form at www.eastwickpool.example. For a response to be counted, the member's current registration number must accompany the submission. All responses must be received no later than March 28. The option receiving the most preferences will be adopted only if at least 30 percent of registered members submit a response. --[3]--. Any adopted change will run as a trial for eight weeks. If the participation threshold is not reached, the current operating schedule will remain in effect for the remainder of the quarter. Note: The Tuesday and Thursday Morning Masters Swim sessions (6:00-7:00 AM) will continue in their current time slots under all three options. Existing participants in this program should expect no change to their reserved lane allocations. Aquatics Coordinator Eastwick Municipal Pool Responses: Member Services Desk, Front Lobby Inquiries: pooladmin@eastwick.example --[4]--.

Norbury Group Intranet > Human Resources > Recognition Programs Annual Peer Recognition Awards — Nominations Open The nomination period for this year's Peer Recognition Awards is now open. Submit all nominations through the online form on the Human Resources portal. Category Eligible Nominees Required Supporting Material Collaborative Achievement Any staff member who served on a cross-department project Project summary listing team participants Client Relations* Any customer-facing employee Written client testimonial or feedback record Workplace Innovation* Any employee who has introduced a change to a routine process Description of the change and its effect on daily operations * Employees with fewer than two years of continuous service as of March 14 will become eligible in a future nomination round. Nominations close on March 14. Recipients will be announced at the June company meeting. Page maintained by Jean Kirby, Human Resources. For questions, email hr-awards@norbury.example.

To: Laura Tierney From: Frank Osborne Date: May 22 Subject: Temporary Coverage of Mr. Cartwright's Duties Dear Laura, As we discussed last week, Hugh Cartwright will be away from the office on approved personal leave beginning next month, and the coverage arrangement has been finalized. You have been selected to assume his day-to-day responsibilities during his absence. Your duties will be limited to the processing of incoming supply requests, updates to the shared project calendar, and responses to routine vendor inquiries. Please note that monthly budget reconciliation will remain with Karen Bliss throughout this period and is not part of your assignment. For your reference, the key details are as follows: Coverage window: June 2 – June 13 Work area: Suite 4B Request-reference prefix: HC-REQ Telephone extension: 2247 Please use the telephone extension listed above for any client scheduling calls that come in during the coverage window. If any single purchase order exceeds five hundred dollars, you must forward it to me for approval before proceeding. Do not authorize expenditures above that amount on your own. Please maintain a written record of all actions you take so that Mr. Cartwright can review them upon his return. Best regards, Frank Osborne Operations Supervisor Regional Services Department Note: For questions regarding the temporary-duty allowance paperwork, please contact Brenda Solis in Human Resources at extension 3310.

Maitland Corporation Professional Development Fund Information for All Full-Time Employees About the Fund Beginning this quarter, the Professional Development Fund has been expanded to include all full-time employees who have completed at least one year of continuous service with Maitland Corporation. The fund was previously limited to staff in supervisory positions. It now provides partial reimbursement for fees paid toward approved courses offered by outside organizations. Courses in each category are reimbursed at different rates and are subject to different annual ceilings. The complete rate schedule appears below. How to Apply The fund was established to promote ongoing professional growth throughout the organization. Before enrolling in any outside course, employees must submit a Fund Request Form to the Employee Development Office and receive written confirmation of approval. Applications are typically reviewed within five business days. Courses taken without prior authorization are not eligible for reimbursement under any circumstances. Once an approved course has been completed, the employee should file a reimbursement claim along with the original fee receipt and a certificate of completion or passing grade. Claims must be submitted within 60 days of course completion. Rate Schedule Course Category Reimbursement Rate Annual Ceiling Job-Related Certification 80% $3,000 General Professional Skills 60% $1,500 Personal Enrichment 40% $1,500 Note: The annual ceiling for each category applies to the combined total of all courses claimed in that category within a single calendar year. Any amount exceeding the ceiling is the responsibility of the employee. Approved reimbursements are paid through the employee's regular paycheck within 30 business days of claim submission. For the Fund Request Form or any questions about the program, contact the Employee Development Office at Ext. 4720.

Langford Residence Pickup — 3 participants Victor Nash [9:15 AM]: I've booked two vans for the Langford pickup on Saturday. The building allows loading only from 8:00 to 9:30 AM, so we have to fit that window. Irene Pratt [9:17 AM]: Mrs. Langford just called. She's withdrawing the large wardrobe from the consignment, so we're down from six pieces to five. Victor Nash [9:18 AM]: That actually helps. Victor Nash [9:19 AM]: Five pieces fit in one van, so I'll cancel the second. The crew and the Saturday date stay as planned. George Fenton [9:21 AM]: One load should take about an hour. That's well inside the 90-minute window. Irene Pratt [9:23 AM]: I still need to finish condition reports and value estimates on the remaining lots. We also need catalog photos before they go on the sale floor. Victor Nash [9:25 AM]: George, could you handle the photos once you finish unloading at the warehouse?

Ashwood Community Sports Hall Programs Office October 15 Ms. Barbara Neville 14 Orchard Drive Ashwood RE: Beginners' Badminton — Waiting List (Ref. WL-0482) Dear Ms. Neville, I am pleased to inform you that a place has opened up in our Beginners' Badminton course, starting November 4. An enrolled participant, Mr. Lennox, has transferred to the intermediate-level group, and his spot is now available. --[1]--. As you may recall, your request to join the spring term could not be accommodated because the class was full. Your name has since remained first on the waiting list. Two weekly slots are available, as shown below. Available Slots Slot Day and Start Time Room A Tuesday, 6:30 P.M. Court 2 B Thursday, 7:00 P.M. Court 3 --[2]--. Only one slot may be selected, and your choice will be confirmed when you respond. Participants should bring their own racket and indoor court shoes, though beginners may not yet own these items. --[3]--. Staff at our equipment desk are happy to assist with sizing before the first class. A course fee of $45 is due at your first session. To secure this place, please call or visit our front desk no later than October 22. --[4]--. If we do not hear from you by that date, the place will be passed to the next person on the waiting list. Sincerely, Robert Shelton Program Coordinator Programs Office Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. | Ref: WL-0482

To: All Floor Staff — Millbrook Distribution Center From: Conrad Haggerty, Operations Supervisor Date: February 28 Subject: Zone-Based Picking Trial Results and Adoption Plan Our four-week trial of the zone-based picking method in the Beverages area has now ended. Based on the results, we have decided to extend this method to all remaining sections of the facility over the coming weeks. As many of you know, the idea for the reorganized routine came from suggestions that floor staff submitted during last fall's open review. During the trial, average picking time fell by 12 percent, and the number of misrouted items dropped by nearly half. The schedule below shows when each area will adopt the new method and when the required briefing will take place. Area Start Date Briefing Session Packaged Foods March 10 March 8, 9:00 A.M. Health and Beauty March 17 March 15, 9:00 A.M. Household Goods March 24 March 22, 9:00 A.M. The numbers really do speak for themselves. Although I understand that adjusting to a different routine takes some effort, the improvements we measured were clear. Please note that no one may begin working under the new method until he or she has attended the briefing session listed for their area. If your regular shift does not overlap with the briefing time shown for your area, please let me know. I will arrange an alternative session so that you can attend at a more convenient time. Route layout diagrams are posted on the notice board in the break room. For further questions, contact Yolanda Briggs at extension 2240.

Staff Directory Photo Sittings — Revised Schedule Issued by: Office Administration, Kelford Industries Posted: Thursday, June 5 This version supersedes the schedule posted on May 29. Sitting Location Date and Time Departments Assigned Photo Format Conditions Cedar Room Monday, June 9, 1:30–4:00 p.m. Marketing, Sales Individual and group See Note 1 Juniper Room Monday, June 9, 9:00–11:30 a.m. Accounting, Legal Individual and group — Walnut Room Tuesday, June 10, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Human Resources, IT Individual only — Hazel Room Tuesday, June 10, 1:30–4:00 p.m. Operations, Facilities Individual and group — Note 1: Departments assigned to this sitting must have confirmed their final participant count with Office Administration by June 4; no participants can be added after that date. Note 2: All participants should arrive at least fifteen minutes before the start of their scheduled sitting to allow time for check-in and setup. For questions about your sitting assignment, contact Office Administration at ext. 4120 or admin@kelford.example. ---------------------- To: Clive Morton, Accounting Department Cc: Daphne Wilkes, Accounting Department From: Margot Henson, Office Administration Sent: Friday, June 6, 8:15 a.m. Subject: Change to your department's photo sitting assignment Mr. Morton, I am writing to let you know that there has been a change affecting your department's scheduled photo sitting. After the revised schedule was posted yesterday, Building Maintenance notified us that the Juniper Room will be closed on Monday morning for emergency pipe repairs. The sitting assigned to the Accounting and Legal departments in that room can therefore no longer take place as planned. The Legal department is being contacted separately. As we discussed last week, your team is unable to attend a morning sitting on either day because of standing client appointments. You also indicated that Ms. Wilkes, your department head, would like a group photograph in addition to individual portraits. I would ask you to review the posted schedule carefully and identify the available sitting that provides both an afternoon time window and group photography. Please keep in mind that any conditions listed on the schedule remain in effect. I have enclosed a preparation guide that outlines clothing recommendations, preferred background colors, and other details your team will need before the session. Once you confirm which sitting your department will attend, I will update the photographer's booking list and send you a written confirmation by the close of business on Monday. Margot Henson Office Administration | Ext. 4120 Enclosure: Staff Directory Photo Session Preparation Guide

Penrose Paint and Color — Customer Feedback ★★★★☆ | Custom Color Matching Tamara Vogt | Foxwood | September I brought in a fabric swatch from my living room curtains and asked the counter to match it as a flat wall paint. The staff member who helped me was careful and thorough. He tested several formulas before settling on the right one, and I could tell this is a store that has been doing custom work for quite some time. The shade, which they labeled Warm Linen, was exactly what I wanted. I especially appreciated that they mixed a small trial pot at no extra charge so I could test the color at home before committing to the full order. I placed an order for four cans — two for the living room and two for the bedroom. When I returned three days later to collect my order, only two cans were ready. The tinting base needed for my shade had run out, so the two bedroom cans could not be mixed. I was disappointed, as I had arranged for a painter to start that weekend. No one had called me in advance. I plan to order the same shade for my hallway once this is resolved. I hope the store will reach out soon. 3 people found this helpful | Leave a reply ---------------------- Store Team — Paint Counter September 19 Owen (9:14 A.M.): Has anyone seen the feedback page this morning? A customer named Vogt left a review about an incomplete order. I'm the one who helped her at the counter last week. Mira (9:18 A.M.): Just pulled up the file. [Order MC-2241 / Vogt, T. / Warm Linen custom shade / 2 of 4 cans outstanding / ON HOLD] Owen (9:22 A.M.): When she came to pick up, we only had the two living room cans ready. We'd completely run out of the neutral tinting base. Keith (9:27 A.M.): When's the next shipment of that base due? Mira (9:29 A.M.): Supplier confirmed October 3. Nothing in that formula can be mixed until it arrives. Keith (9:33 A.M.): Then we shouldn't invite her back in or encourage any new orders before that date. I don't want to promise something we can't deliver. Owen (9:35 A.M.): Understood. Should we offer something for the inconvenience? I was thinking a complimentary can of primer since she mentioned wanting to do another room. Keith (9:38 A.M.): A store gift card would be better. Mira, can you look up her address from the order form and mail it with a written apology by Friday? Mira (9:40 A.M.): Will do.

Bowman Fixture Co. — Spring Catalog Order 25 units or more from our Spring Catalog and receive a complimentary Accessory Starter Kit, valued at $45, at no additional charge. Wall-Mount Shelving — Code: WS Adjustable shelf units for retail wall displays. $32.00 per unit Freestanding Garment Rails — Code: FR Portable chrome rails for clothing presentation. $48.00 per unit Countertop Sign Holders — Code: CS Clear acrylic holders for product labels and pricing. $18.00 per unit Rotating Display Stands — Code: RD Four-sided stands for small packaged merchandise. $56.00 per unit How to Order 1. Select items using the product codes above. 2. Place your order by phone at (555) 461-0023 or online at www.bowmanfixture.example. Please Note The qualifying quantity of 25 units is calculated across all product families combined. The Accessory Starter Kit includes assorted hooks, brackets, and label clips and ships separately from the main order. Unit prices do not include delivery charges. Offer valid for orders placed between March 1 and March 31. ---------------------- Bowman Fixture Co. Invoice Invoice No.: INV-7835 Account No.: FI-0042 Invoice Date: March 15 Ship To: Ferndale Interiors Mr. Dennis Guthrie 47 Mercer Street Welton Item Code Description Qty Unit Price Line Total WS-110 Wall-Mount Shelf, Oak Finish 8 $32.00 $256.00 WS-114 Wall-Mount Shelf, White Finish 6 $32.00 $192.00 FR-205 Garment Rail, Chrome, 120 cm 4 $48.00 $192.00 CS-310 Sign Holder, Acrylic, A5 10 $18.00 $180.00 Goods Subtotal: $820.00 Delivery: $35.00 Amount Due: $855.00 Payment Terms: Net 30 days from invoice date. Scheduled Delivery: March 22 ---------------------- From: Catherine Phelps, Bowman Fixture Co. To: Dennis Guthrie Cc: Nigel Templeton, Account Services Sent: March 17 Subject: Your Order INV-7835 — Item Update Dear Mr. Guthrie: Thank you for your recent order with Bowman Fixture Co. This message is regarding your invoice INV-7835, dated March 15. We regret to inform you that item FR-205 (Garment Rail, Chrome, 120 cm) is currently out of stock and cannot be included in your scheduled shipment on March 22. As a substitute, we will send item FR-208 (Garment Rail, Chrome, 130 cm), manufactured at our partner workshop in Halstead. This model is similar in design and finish, and it will be charged at the same unit price of $48.00. It will be dispatched directly from the workshop and is expected to arrive by March 28. If you would prefer not to receive the substitute, please reply to this message no later than March 20, and we will remove those items from your invoice and adjust the amount accordingly. Best regards, Catherine Phelps Order Fulfillment Coordinator Customer Operations Department Customer care hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Home > Amenities > Rooftop Terrace Rooftop Terrace — Private Event Use Eligibility The rooftop terrace is available for private events hosted by Ridgeway Tower occupant companies with a current lease. Requests must be submitted at least ten business days in advance. Review Process Requests are reviewed by the amenity coordinator within two business days. Written confirmation is sent by e-mail. Required Information Every request must state: • Event date, start time, and end time • Expected number of attendees • Name of the on-site event coordinator from the requesting company • Whether outside catering or an external vendor will be present Note: The building's fire safety certificate limits terrace occupancy to 60 persons. Requests exceeding this limit cannot be approved. Service Desk: Monday–Friday, 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. | Live chat or ext. 4200 ---------------------- Live Chat — Ridgeway Tower Service Desk Friday, October 3 — Ref: RT-2163 Trevor Ng [10:14 A.M.]: Good morning. How can I help you? Andrea Forsyth [10:15 A.M.]: Hi. I'm at Vantage Media on the fourteenth floor. We'd like to book the rooftop terrace for a team appreciation event on Saturday, October 18. Trevor Ng [10:16 A.M.]: Sure. Could you give me the details? Andrea Forsyth [10:17 A.M.]: We'll need the terrace from 4:00 P.M. until about 9:00 P.M. Since we've hired Fairview Catering for the food, we'd like 8 round tables and chairs from storage. Simone Walsh, our events lead, will be on site all evening to coordinate. Trevor Ng [10:18 A.M.]: I'll check the furniture is available. Anything else? Andrea Forsyth [10:18 A.M.]: That's everything. Thanks! Trevor Ng [10:19 A.M.]: I've passed this to Edwin Holt, our amenity coordinator. He'll follow up shortly. Session ended. ---------------------- To: Andrea Forsyth From: Edwin Holt Sent: Monday, October 6, 9:22 A.M. Subject: Rooftop Terrace — Request RT-2163 Cc: Service Desk Dear Ms. Forsyth, Thank you for your request to use the rooftop terrace on October 18. The date is available, and your reservation has been approved in principle. However, I will need the expected number of attendees before I can issue final confirmation. Please provide this via live chat or by calling extension 4200. The terrace is monitored by building security during standard hours, which end at 5:00 P.M. on weekends. Events continuing past that time require the hosting company to arrange and cover the cost of a licensed security attendant for the remaining duration. I would also recommend the retractable canopy panels stored on the terrace. They can be set up in minutes and would shield your guests from rain if the weather turns. Let me know if you would like them included at no extra charge. Best regards, Edwin Holt Amenity Coordinator Ridgeway Tower Management Office Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 A.M.–5:30 P.M.

Business Briefs The Bexley District Business Council has opened applications for its annual Community Improvement Grants. The program provides funding to local organizations for neighborhood projects within the district. The grants are financed through a portion of annual membership fees paid by the Council's 150 member businesses. Eligible applicants must be registered nonprofit groups and must demonstrate that at least 30 percent of total project value will come from volunteer labor or donated materials. Awards fall into three categories: Public Space Enhancement (up to $4,000), Youth and Education Programs (up to $3,500), and Community Safety Improvements (up to $5,000). "The strongest proposals bring residents together around a shared goal," said Philip Renwick, chair of the grants committee. Applications are available at bexleycouncil.example and must be submitted by March 15. Decisions will be announced by April 30. — Bexley Herald ---------------------- Bexley District Business Council Community Improvement Grants — Application Form Ref: CIG-0247 Applicant Organization: Poplar Street Community Council Contact Person: Maureen Griffith Role: Chairperson Years Active: 8 Category (select one): [ ] Public Space Enhancement [X] Youth and Education Programs [ ] Community Safety Improvements Amount Requested: $3,200 Volunteer Contribution Pledged: $1,800 Project Description: Convert the vacant lot at 40 Poplar Street into an outdoor reading area for children. Volunteers will clear the site and build seating. Funds will cover materials, safety surfacing, and a book-lending cabinet. I confirm that the above information is accurate and that the pledged contribution will be fulfilled. Signature: Maureen Griffith Date: March 10 For Office Use Only Received: ___ Decision: ___ ---------------------- Subject: Grant Decision Notification To: m.griffith@poplarest.example From: j.wainwright@bexleycouncil.example Date: April 22 Ref: CIG-0247 Attachment: Post-Project Reporting Guidelines Dear Ms. Griffith, I am pleased to inform you that the Poplar Street Community Council has been selected to receive a Community Improvement Grant. The review committee was especially impressed by the volunteer participation outlined in your proposal. Your plan to involve neighborhood residents in each phase of the project was cited as a strong example of community engagement. After reviewing all submissions in the Youth and Education Programs category, the committee has approved an award of $2,800 for your project. As funding in this cycle was limited, awards were adjusted to support as many qualified applicants as possible. Before the awarded funds can be disbursed, your organization must submit a post-project report detailing all expenditures and volunteer hours within 60 days of the project's completion. Instructions are in the attached file. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Julian Wainwright Grants Program Coordinator, Bexley District Business Council Tel: (555) 482-0167 Please reply within 14 days to confirm acceptance of this award.