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Subject: Hang in There

Ken,   I realize these are tough days for you.
I want you to know that I am glad you are there and that you are the key to getting things back on track.
I am certain that you have seen tough times before (unlike much of your management) and that you will LEAD Enron through this period.
From a bystander position (I left Enron in May), I encourage you to clearly bring all the issues to light immediately, take the lumps, and demonstrate to the community and the employees that necessary corrections will be made and made competently and forcibly.
Times like these define leaders and I know you have the courage and experience to hang in there.
If there is anything I can do to assist, let me know.
Jim Noles
Subject: I'm behind you.

Thanks for all you have done and for your continued efforts to see us through this difficulty.
I can not begin to imagine the weight of your burden, but please know that I and I am sure most employees are behind you 100% and appreciate all you have done and are doing.
I know you will see us through this and am delighted you are there to lead the endeavor.
Are you assuming more responsibility for our low stock price than you should?
Doesn't Ben Graham's Mister Market deserve most of the credit for our recent price swings?
I believe strongly in free markets.
However, for them to work there must be intelligent, well informed buyers and intelligent, well informed sellers operating in good faith.
I am not convinced the U.S stock market has seen many of either over the last three to five years!
My only hope is that the speculators, gamblers, short sellers, etc.
all loose their shirts and that Mr. Market finally gets his courage screwed to the hitching post!
Just get us through the exposures we have at our current market cap.
and we will be in great shape a few years from now.
Thanks again and best wishes.
Subject: Confidence

I just wanted to let you know that I know that we are in a hot spot now, but I have all the confidence in you and Enron.
I trust in God, but I have a lot of confidence in you too.
You have kept Enron an ethical and decent company to deal with and to work for over the years.
I was gone from the company (laid off 5 years ago) but returned 13 months ago and I just celebrated my tenth anniversary with the company and I would like to say that I am so proud to be back working for Enron.
Those five years I was gone, I never lost my allegiance to thecompany even though I was no longer an employee, I felt as though I was still a member of the Enron family.
I have always felt that Enron cared about its employees and in talking with some of my co-workers, those who have been here for a while, feel the same as I do.
I want to let you know that I am praying for you and the company and I know you will bring us through this time of trouble with God's help.
Keep your spitits up.
God bless you.
Georgia Matula EES Data Management
Subject: Have Courage and Never be Afraid

My dearest precious men,  "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord."
- Psalm 31:24  Courage belongs to those who know God, says the psalmist.
And, I say we all need to continually affirm God's power to protect us.
Today I have created a litany which affirms our faith in God's power, so that we need never be afraid.
Since our current situation strikes fear in our hearts, read this litany of courage and praise.
You need never be afraid!
When I am being tested beyond measure in my job responsibilities ...
I will put my trust in God.
When I am facing the greatest hurdles of my life...
The Lord gives me courage!
When I feel like I am completely alone...
The Lord is my light and salvation!
When I feel like the bottom is falling out... 		My heart shall know no fear!
God will save me!
When I have no other answers or solutions... 		God will send the help I need!
When I go through every terrifying minute of the day...
I am expecting the Lord to rescue me!
When I think failure is upon me...
I am brave, for God's power is greater than any situation I could possibly face today.
"FEAR NOT, FOR I HAVE REDEEMED YOU; I HAVE CALLED YOU BY YOUR NAME, KEN AND BEAU, YOU ARE MINE.
WHEN YOU GO THROUGH THE WATERS AND GREAT TROUBLE I WILL BE WITH YOU.
WHEN YOU GO THROUGH RIVERS, THEY SHALL NOT OVERFLOW YOU.
WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE FIRE YOU SHALL NOT BE BURNED, NOR THE FLAME SCORCH YOU.
FOR I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOUR SAVIOR...YOU ARE PRECIOUS IN MY SIGHT, YOU HAVE BEEN HONORED, AND I HAVE LOVED YOU.
FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU."
Isaiah 43:1-5  The bottom line of our life should be faith, not fear, so live today controlled by God-inspired positive thoughts!!!
Love and prayer, Linda/Mom
Subject: Tough Press (See Notice Below)

I have been reading about the current "flap" you have been dealing with and I was just writing to tell you "DON'T LET THE TURKEYS GET YOU DOWN'!!
I know you know it but sometimes it helps to hear it from someone else.
Good luck and keep your chin up.
I am sure it wll work out.
Sandy
Subject: (no subject)

Mr. Lay, I have always admired the company YOU created and the corporate culture you created.
As the CFO of a public company I understand, at least somewhat, of the struggles involved in being a public company.
I certainly empathize with you during this tough time.
Unfortunately people expect you to be perfect.
It's also easy for people outside of Enron to throw stones.
A lot of them are jealous outsiders that have been waiting for this for a long time.
Don't let them win, prove to them the power and strength of Enron and have the last laugh.
Regards, and I'll be laughing with you.
Subject: I am behind you

Mr. Lay,  I only heard part of the employee meeting as I had to leave for the airport to return to Puerto Rico but wanted to say that I have all the confidence in the world that under your leadership Enron will return to the great company it is.
We have all been through tough times (I use to be a land drilling contractor from 1979 to 1988).
This company is sound, with good people who with the right leadership & direction can achieve the goal of  being the best company in the world.
I have been working with Enron as a contractor since March 99 in Panama, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas (LNG project).
I report to Mariella Mahan and  Greg Curran.
I really enjoy working with Enron and can assure you that you and Enron will always have my loyalty & confidence.
I am proud to say I work with Enron and want to do my part to bring this company back.
Sincerely,
Subject: All-Employee Meeting Follow-Up

Dear Ken,  Good morning.
Today is a new day!
I know yesterday and the entire past week have been extremely difficult for you, your family, and the entire Enron family.
I just wanted you to know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
We all are extremely fortunate to have you as a leader and continue to support you stronger than ever as you navigate us through this time.
As you mentioned yesterday, times like these make us stronger and build character - so important for all employees to remember.
Please know that I will do whatever possible to carry that message forward.
Best Regards,
Subject: Employee meeting comment

Ken, I want to tell you that your comments yesterday at the Employee Meeting were uplifting, encouraging and inspiring.
There are many of us here who are committed to Enron and support you fully.
Keep on the path...
Vanilla is just fine !!
Todd
Subject: Yesterday's Call: Feedback

Ken,  Thanks for having the call yesterday.
I am a believer in Enron and we are buying your debt.
Here's short feedback on the call.
I give the call a B-/C+ grade.
If you want a good example of a company call listen to the tougher calls So Cal Ed had for investors.
They talked with investors twice weekly for months.
There is an honestness and openness about the calls that worked to keep investors informed.
The angry exchange with the short seller was a blunder.
No matter what the question, no matter how stupid or obnoxious, the Enron answer should always be empathetic and pointedly factual.
Yes, you will have to open the kimono more than Enron ever has to restore confidence.
ENE has become more a financial institution, and less an energy company with hard assets.
You are in a confidence game pure and simple.
Any attempt at keeping things close to the vest will backfire and exacerbate the current crisis.
If you want to see disclosure in financials, look at Citi's...  ENE is having an encounter session with the entire investment community.
This is not a time to be aggressive and smart.
It is a time to be open, honest and self-effacing.
Third party confirmation will go a long way in restoring confidence which means 1) Moody's maintains their rating or limits the change to a one-notch downgrade (bond rating) with stable outlook restored (the Moody's analyst is pissed you surprised with the write-off), 2) the SEC gives ENE a fairly clean report (no self-dealing found) on their transactions with private equity partnerships, 3) no more large surprise write-offs, 4) outside auditors continue with unqualified audit reports, 5) operating earnings targets are met for this year and next, and 6)fuller disclosure is made in quarterly releases.
Of course, if any fraud or malfeasance is found, you guys and ENE are history.
I have my ass on the line because I believe in ENE.
We have made investments.
ENE is in the shitter because of ENE's past communication and behavior mistakes.
Be humble, be smart, and change.
Good Luck!
Jeff  P.S.
You state there is a Chinese wall between LJM and ENE.
Why in the world then would you have the same guy, Fastow, play key controlling roles in both organizations?
If you want to pay him, pay him.
Keep it simple.
I am glad Skilling is gone.
I wouldn't touch your company's debt while he was there.
I hated him and his attitude?.and my past exposure to him was extremely limited.
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Subject: Kathleen's Comments

Dad, I was talking with Kathleen this weekend and she had some ideas and suggestions about Enron.
I asked her to put them in writing so that I could share them with you.
I am attaching her memo.
Please keep in mind, she loves her job, these are just ideas to make it that much better.
I love you, Dad,
Subject: Awesome Speech!

Ken,  Thanks for putting the issues in perspective for all of us - i.e., it is not the lack of adversity, but rather one's response to adversity, that makes one great and builds one's character.
From what you said, it sounds like Enron has faced (with integrity) some serious adversity in the past and rallied admirably - certainly no reason to think the same will not happen this tough time.
Keep steering the boat - we'll all get through this!!
Thanks and God Bless You!
Subject: Houston Pipel Line Company Departure

Mr Lay:  I am the Director of Field Operations for Houston Pipe Line Company and request your support on a simple, yet important matter.
As currently planned, the employees of Houston Pipe Line will transfer to  American Electric Power effective June1.
Our field employees look forward to this change with the mixed emotions of new opportunities and challenges but equally with the pride that HPL was one of the original building blocks of the great company that Enron has become today.
My request is for a simple thank you from you to our employees for the work that they have done for Enron.
The professionalism and pride from the last 75 years will go with HPL -----  but not without remembering the significant achievements of Enron.
Subject: thank you

Before the day gets away from me, I wanted to once again tell you how much I truly appreciate you and your dedication to our company, shareholders and employees.
You did an outstanding job today.
You caused tears in my eyes during the last employee meeting and today when you shared your heartbreak related to what we are now going through my heart again went out to you.
There is so much I could say, but I think to sum up how I feel is simply to state again that I appreciate you and value your integrity, commitment and honesty.
I know there is probably so much you wanted to say, but for sound business reasons simply can not share today.
To be honest, I did walk away not fully motivated for the next struggle.
It is not a lack of trust, confidence or commitment, but it is simply a natural human response to another blow to our reputation that simply takes time to fully absorb and then move on in a postive and productive manner.
You and all of Enron are in my prayers and I know that God will continue to keep his hand on you (and us) and guide us all through yet another personal growth opportunity.
Respectfully Cynthia Barrow Sr. Director of Benefits.
Subject: Apology

Dr. Lay,  I just wanted to write to apologize on behalf of whomever sent you those hostile questions.
Even though we have some reasons to be angry, we do not have  an excuse to be rude or disrespectful, specially to you.
I wanted you to know that those acts do not reflect the sentiments of the majority of Enron Employees.
We are embarrassed that you even had to address the question on the first place.
Please accept this apology and we hope to have you around for a long time, your words of encouragement really makes a difference, thank you.
Best regards,
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL

Dear Mr. Lay,  I know you are extremely busy so I will be quick:  Thank you for being everything I have always known you to be.
Diana Peters  P.S.
Please take care and I will remember you in my prayers
Subject: An invitation to the 2001 PGA TOUR Championship

October 23, 2001 Osmar Abib Managing Director Kenneth Lay Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Enron Dear Kenneth: On behalf of Credit Suisse First Boston, I would like to invite you to join us for the PGA Tour Championship which will be held at Champions Golf Club in Houston from Thursday, November 1st  through Sunday November 4th.
The Tour Championship is an annual event which showcases the top 30 money winners and features one of the largest purses of the year on the PGA Tour.
Champions Golf Club, which has also hosted the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the United States Open and the United States Amateur, will once again host the Tour Championship, following up on the extremely successful 1999 and 1997 Tour Championships.
The field this year should be very exciting, as it is likely to include Tiger Wood, David Duval, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia and Davis Love III.
We would like you and a guest to join us for the  3rd and 4th rounds of the Tour Championship on Saturday and Sunday.
We will be hosting a private hospitality chalet adjacent to the 9th green, from which you will be able to watch the tournament or take a break from following your favorite players on the course.
We sponsored the same chalet for the 1997 and 1999 Tour Championships, and it provided a wonderful setting to view the players up-close on the 9th hole, as well as provide a cool environment to enjoy some food and drinks.
In order to assist us in our planning, we ask that you take a moment to respond via e-mail indicating your interest by Friday, October 26th.
We will provide additional details upon your acceptance.
We hope you will join us for this exciting event and we look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Subject: Thank you and Stay Strong

Mr. Lay & Mr. Fastow,  Just a word of encouragement, thank you for what you do for this company.
People are so quick to judge aren't we.
Stay strong, stay the course and most importantly, lean on the Lord for wisdom.
He will help you (us) through this time.
Sincerely,
Subject: My congratulations on your address to us this morning

After listening to your speech this morning, I am now, more than ever, proud to be an Enron Employee under your leadership.
Your commitment and fortitude under trying circumstances is always steady and going forward.
During all the past years of success and truly phenomenal growth I along with my co-workers have been richly rewarded.
Not only was I rewarded economically but also my friends and superiors contributed huge amounts of time and money toward others less fortunate and able to help themselves.
This is a direct reflection of your leadership and your giving back to the community.
This leadership by example is what will sustain us in the coming months as we build our stock back up.
I have no doubt build it up we will.
There is nothing more invigorating than a challenge to show your true courage and ambition.
Shifting blame and finding scapegoats has never been your style and I am very glad to see we are not starting down that road.
I feel the up coming Chairman's Award will be a great boost to morale.
People measure success very differently.
I feel just as successful today as a year ago because I answer to a higher authority than our stock price.
Enron's helping of our neighbors during the floods and the New Yorkers during their tragedies makes me very proud to work at this company.
Time is a better indicator of how well we persevered during these rather tumultuous times.
Here's to a better view in two thousand two.
Regards Sherry Butler
Subject: Meeting in Washington Nov 8 with Indian PMO

The Embassy called to confirm that the Indian Prime Minister now plans to be in Washington on November 7.
We talked of a meeting on November 8 with the Secretary of the PMO.
Who would be best to take the meeting?
The US-India Business Council is also planning a letter to the PM which would underscore the short time left for negotiations and the need for the GOI to designate a schedule for meeting.
One would think the PM would want to have made progress before arriving in Washington, but ...  John
Subject: What's New at Howard University (05/25/01)

Good afternoon!
It's Friday, May 25, 2001.
Today's news is waiting for you!
>>>What is Howard talking about today?
HOWARD ALUMNUS, FORMER PROVOST NAMED TO PRESIDENCY
Subject: Management & Leadership

Ken, Greg, Mark -   Thank you for your leadership over the last several weeks and this morning.
We appreciate it.
Following are some additional thoughts and some more detail on my comments from this morning:  The leadership group in that room needs to feel the sense of responsibility to lead our businesses.
Everything we say & do - including all written, verbal and "body language" - are signals.
We must communicate and lead all day, every day.
As an organization, and as part of our culture, we lead with our chin - always have and probably always will.
We are going to take our share of bumps and bruises.
We have some great businesses here....and we are fortunate.
We have grown the size and profitability of our core businesses substantially, and in a market where many companies have not been as successful.
Most of our wounds are self - inflicted.
We can and should do a better job.
I believe this leadership team needs to make an absolute commitment in the following areas: Vision -  define what we want this company to be in the next 3-5 years Value -    as part of building the World's Leading Company, my vote is that we dedicate our energy towards building long term, sustainable value.
This is not about just creating value in the eyes of Wall Street - this is about creating real value, perhaps as defined by "after tax operating profit minus the real cost of capital".
Market cap will follow this type of economic value creation.
We need to measure it and incent people this way.
Teamwork - we are a leadership team.
I don't feel as though everyone buys into that nor is it clear that everyone around that table feels a sense of responsibility to lead across the business.
I would like to discuss how we improve as a team.
Many of our employees (at an average age of 33 years) have never been through:  an economic downturn a global military conflict problems like the ones we are currently experiencing at Enron We need big time leadership now....from all who are around that table Clear Demonstration of our leadership - in clear view of our employees, customers and shareholders People - we must make sure to retain and enhance the interest of the employees that add value to Enron everyday.
These people need to believe - with our actions - that we are absolutely focused on making sure they have an environment that is conducive to building and creating value over the short, medium and long term.
The ball is in our court.
We have to lead and be perceived as credible leaders.
We've got to dig deep and get down the road - together.
If you wish, I would be pleased to discuss this further.
Thank you again for your leadership.
Subject: Update on Intelligent Diagnostics

Dear Shareholders,  Several months have passed since I last told you of the pending sale of Intelligent Diagnostics Inc (formerly known as askRed.com or DrRedDuke Inc) to Dynasty Technologies.
Unfortunately, the deal originally contemplated appears unlikely due to adverse market conditions and financing difficulties, which seem to be seriously impacting Dynasty's business just like many other businesses.
Dynasty has been shrinking its operations and moving some of their operation overseas.
We are currently exploring a new business plan with Dynasty that would involve a newly created company spun off from Dynasty as the principal vehicle for development of the diagnostic software and related products.
Such an approach may be the best way to proceed.
However, a newly created entity will face all of the usual problems as any other startup, plus it will be doing so in a harsh economic environment.
If you have any suggestions, please advise.
I regret that we still have this business in a state of limbo and wish I could offer some encouraging news based on signs in the marketplace.
I'm sure you are seeing the same bleak outlook that the WEDGE team, Dr. Casscells and I are encountering as we continue to chase leads for new sources of funds.
I will send more updates as the possibilities evolve.
Please feel free to call me at any time....713 332 6856 (office)  713 667 5420 (home).
Sincerely,
Subject: Enron Japan is at the entrance of "Bermuda Triangle"!!!

Dear Enron's topmanagement, We are not only concerned on the crashed stock but also Enron's situation in Japan.
The business here is too difficult!!!
How do you know the current situation here:    > Bad Reputation in Japan - if you say you are from Enron people will say "No"   > Ignorance of Japanese Business - wasting many time on TOCOM, a market     controlled by mafia, those minor comnies want to cheat Enron's money   > Unsatisfactory business environment - deregulation will not proceed in three     years   > Poor manegment - the office is like a kindergarden, the so called "experts"     have serious discrimmination with local staff; They do nothing themselves just     ask the local "slave" to work hard and they go to vacation or business trip   > "Sato" means sweet in Japanese but Sato Project is not so sweet as you think!
Have you expected another "E-power"?
I have to say we are so dispointed with Enron!!!!
Enron Japan is at the entrance of "Bermuda Triangle", we worry when will it dispear?
Sato Enron Japan