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Subject: Update on Retirement

Ken:  I am writing to seek coming back to Enron.
I chose retirement in April this year at age 57 because we all thought the stock was going to $120 or thereabouts.
We know what happened.
I was your VP of Engineering for EE&CC under Larry Izzo.
You might remember me, we last met at your Marco Polo awards dinner, my wife, Brenda, was the one in the Red wheelchair talking with Mr. Kissinger.
I could help bring some intellectual capital back to Enron and help the company succeed.
My resume is attached.
I appreciate any consideration you can make.
Thanks,
Subject: Family dinner

Hello Everyone, Just a friendly reminder that the Family dinner is planned for the 12th at the Grotto restaurant in their private room at 5:30.
Good food and good fun!
Please RSVP by Friday.
David and Courtney I know that you are not coming but I wanted to include you in the reminder incase your plans changed.
For those recieving osmars food.
To make thing run smoothly in his department it is very important that you return the circle menu by the friday before the menu starts.
Osmars mondays have been very rushed while he waits to find out who is eating.
If you know you are going to be out of town then please email me or indicate this on the menu and return it to Osmar.
I have completed the holiday house schedule for 2002 and Sally is madly typing as we speak.
I would expect to see it early next week.
Please note that I will be in Aspen all next week, and in Canada until the 21st.
If you need to reach me do not hesitate to call my mobile or email me.
Take Care, Barb
Subject: Dabhol India - Illegal Action and Criminal Conduct / violation of  human rights

Sir  I am an Enron employee.
I tried to send this e-mail using name of your high office as e-mail ID, however the same came back as undelivered with the fatal error message from server.
Since the matter is very serious, I am respectfully marking it to your direct attention and consideration.
With Kind Regards  Ravi Garg
Subject: A PRAYER FOR THE FALL AND DESTRUCTION OF CEOS AT  ENRON, ELPASO AND  DUKE

ALMIGHTY AND EVER LIVING GOD MAY THE HEDIOUS CEOS OF ENRON, ELPASO AND DUKE DIE OF CANCER, MAY THEIR FAMILIES BE CURSED FOREVER WITH THE PLAGUE, MAY YOU STRIKE THEM WITH ELECTRICAL SHOCK SO THEY ARE INFIRM AND SUFFER MISERABLE DEATHS.
MAY THEIR CORPORATE JETS RUN OUT OF FUEL, CRASHING AND LIVING THEM WITHOUT LIMBS, MAY THEIR SKIN BE EXPOSED TO CANCER, MAY THEY BREATHE SMOG FOR ETERNITY, MAY THEY CHOKE TO DEATH THE NEXT TIME THEY EAT A BIG MAC SINCE THEY ARE ALL BIG FAT WHITE MEN.
MAY THEIR EYES FALL OUT.
MAY GENERATIONS OF CEOS AND THEIR OFFSPRING HAVE HORRENDOUS DISEASES.
ALL OF THIS IN CHRIST'S NAME THAT CEOS OF THESE COMPANIES MAY BE JUDGED FOR AN ETERNITY OF FILTHY SUFFERING IN HELL.
MAY THEIR MISTRESSES GIVE THEM AIDS.
MAY THEY BE CURSED FOR THE CRIMES THEY ARE COMMITTING AGAINST HUMANITY INCLUDING THAT IDIOT FROM TEXAS WHO WILL BE KNOWN AS A ONE TERM PRESIDENT LIKE HIS HORRIBLE FATHER.
AS FOR THE FAT VICE PRESIDENT, MAY HIS WIFE TURN INTO A BIG DYKE LIKE HE'S DAUGHTER.
IN THE NAME OF THE GREAT 666, MAY THE DEVIL OPEN HIS HEART TO CURSE ALL OF THE CEOS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CHRIST'S NAME.
AMEN PRAYED NIGHTLY BY THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA
Subject: Moritz Craven

Judy called to  let us know that Moritz Craven is doing well following his surgery on  Wednesday.
He's in St. Joseph's hospital and will be moved from ICU to a  room sometime today.
They anticipate he will be released from the hospital  the middle of next week.
Judy said all they need is for us to keep them in our  prayers.
Subject: Employee Concern

I wanted to assure all of you that the issues raised by Mingchen Lian are currently being addressed, and are being treated with the utmost of urgency and sensitivity.
If you receive additional communication from Mingchen, please forward directly to Michelle Cash or to me for resolution.
Thanks,
Subject: Joint Center Update 01-07

Joint Center Update 01-07 June 6, 2001  UPCOMING EVENT  June 19, 2001--U.S.
CLIMATE POLICY: WHAT'S NEXT?
The Joint Center has assembled a team of experts to share their views on sensible climate policies in a post-Kyoto world.
For agenda and registration, see
Subject: Ritalin Conference

Prescribing Ritalin: Who Decides?Doctors or Lawyers?
Monday, June 18, 2001, 9:30 a.m.*Noon Wohlstetter Conference Center, Twelfth Floor, AEI       The medical community has undertaken a vigorous debate about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
At one extreme are doctors, psychologists, and others who question whether clinicians are "medicalizing" childhood.
At the other pole are doctors who eagerly prescribe medications for youngsters at the slightest hint of trouble.
Nonetheless, while over diagnosis and over prescribing are legitimate concerns, the consensus among mental health professionals is that ADHD exists and that stimulant therapies like Ritalin are effective.
A legal debate has now been added to the medical one.
Trial lawyers representing a class of parents whose children were diagnosed with ADHD have filed lawsuits in several states against the maker of Ritalin and the American Psychiatric Association.
They allege that the two conspired to "create" a disease to hype the benefits of the drug.
This conference will include an overview of the ADHD controversy and an examination of the implications of the ADHD litigation, followed by a question and answer period.
9:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast  9:30                  The Clinical Aspects of ADHD                          Panelists:  Marilyn Benoit, American Academy of                                                                                                                                                          Adolescent and Child Psychiatrty                                           William Carey, Children's Hospital of                                                                                                                                                         Philadelphia                                            Jerome Wiener, George Washington                                                                                                        University of Medicine and Health                                                                                                                                   Science                          The Legal Controversy over ADHD  10:45                 Panelists:   John Coale, Coale Cooley Lietz Mc Inerny                                            Peter Huber, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research                                            David Siegel, Crowell & Moring, LLP                           Moderator:  Sally Satel  Noon                 Adjournment   I will attend the conference on June 18th  Name: Title: Affiliation: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email:
Subject: Concern about EBS

Mr. Lay,  Recent developments with EBS are causing me significant concern.
I became employed by Enron (EBS) as part of the acquisition of DataSystems Group, Inc. in 1999.
Part of that employment agreement included a retention bonus, payable in three installments in March of 2000, 2001, and 2002.
We were told that bonus was payable if we did not voluntarily terminate (quit) prior to those dates.
With the highly uncertain future of EBS, I am faced with two likely scenarios:  Scenario 1 - EBS terminates as part of a severance prior to February of 2002.
I receive no bonus for 2001 after working countless hours of overtime to "save EBS".
I receive no retention payment because I was severed prior to March 31.
Scenario 2 - Enron divests EBS to a third party.
Third party terminates employment with little or no severance.
I receive no bonus for 2001 after working countless hours of overtime to "save EBS".
I receive no retention payment because I was severed prior to March 31.
As my wife and I both work for EBS, this is an even greater concern to me.
At the recent all-employee meeting, you asked everyone to redouble their work, work harder and more than before to help pull Enron out of this current crisis.
I find it difficult (as do those working for me) to commit to this effort while we're facing what appears to be almost certain personal disaster.
We have been working tirelessly on the Microsoft deal since the beginning of the year.
It now is beginning to look like we'll see no acknowledgement from Enron for the work.
I would like to know what you and Enron can do to assuage the concerns my reports and I have over these issues.
Thank you,
Subject: United Way Board Roster

As promised, I have attached for your records and files the 2001-2002 United Way Board Roster.
Our United Way is committed to maintaining the privacy (phone numbers and addresses) of our members.
Please know, this roster is shared only with members of our board.
<<botintl01.doc>>
Subject: A Brighter Future

Ken:  I started buying Enron again this morning because I know that all the sellers have vastly underestimated Ken Lay!
And I wanted to say that more of them should be remembering what has been accomplished at Enron.
Aside from ENE stock price, I trust all is well with you and your familyand that you, like us, were all relatively unaffected by Sep 11.
We are fortunate to have work and other commitments to keep us busy  so that we don't have time to worry too much about anthrax, etc.
Our base technology merger and acquisition business has remained steady this  year and we are now seeing increased activity again.
Our "B2B" semi spare parts supply chain integration company, netMercury, has weathered the downturn, with most of its competitors out of business now, and its future looks bright.
I am starting a small venture capital fund to take advantage of great investment opportunities in semiconductor and optical processing technologies.
I am now commuting from Sonoma most days and I do think about terrorism every time I cross the golden gate bridge--what a spectacular event an
Subject: WPO Forum - June 11, 2001

Please join the WPO Forum Meeting, on June 11, 2001, hosted by Walter Pye:      Restaurant - Brennan's Houston - 3300 Smith Street - Map Room     5:30pm     Cocktails     6:00pm     Dinner  Please r.s.v.p.
to me by return e-mail.
Thank you.
Subject: Wisdom

Dad, I know this has been more difficult than I can conceive, so I did what every good seminary student should and looked for something that might help a little.
Solomon, when he was made king, asked only for wisdom and God gave it to him as well as many other blessings.
The wisdom, as you well know, helped him to be a great ruler.
There is no doubt God has already given you great wisdom and will continue to bless your life.
You are always in my prayers.
Love,
Subject: Organizational Change

Good Morning All, As a matter of information,  I am forwarding the below attached document.
Please give us a call, should you need us.
Thank!!
<<organization Changes.doc>>
Subject: Our company's situation

Mr. Lay, as an employee about to enter his 18th year with Enron, I am deeply concerned about the situation our company is currently in.
Although I have every confidence that we will recover, could I respectfully ask that employees be given a daily update on what steps are being taken to reverse the trend that the company is in?
I realize that you and your team are diligently working to correct it, but I believe it would help morale if employees could hear on a more frequent basis specifically what our management is doing.
Anyone who monitors ENE on the stock market has been reading numerous negative articles and headlines, and it would be reassuring to know that there is some potentially positive news.
Thank you for listening.
Subject: Option Expiration

Mr. Lay-  I am a long-term Enron employee and have shared your vision of building Enron for over 10 years.
It has been exciting being a part of building the World's Largest Energy Company.
I am concerned about the short term turn of events at Enron but still feel loyal and committed to Enron and your vision.
Unfortunately, my passion to follow your vision has led me to keep the many stock options I have accumulated over the years instead of "cashing out".
I am now faced with options that not only are "under water" but also some will expire as soon as January 2002.
I know it is not possible to reset the option price.
However, is it possible to extend the option expiration date on these options a few years?
I believe Enron will eventually rebound and I still believe in your vision but I also believe it will be a while before we can recapture the confidence of the markets.
Thanks and keep the faith.
Subject: Stop the bleeding...

...bring in a respected CEO from OUTSIDE the company.
Do  SOMETHING.
All you need is one or two days of positive news  (something...
ANYTHING) to stop the freefall and get analysts to reassess the  stock and see it for the bargain it is.
But then again, why listen to me.
If I was so smart I WOULDN'T STILL  BE HOLDING THE ENRON STOCK I BOUGHT IN AUGUST.
Sincerely, A Shareholder
Subject: Proposal for disclosure Committee

Dear Mr. Lay,  Greetings from Canada.
I had forwarded a letter yesterday to enquire your interest in obtaining the services of Mr. Jack Welch (GE) to head up an independant committee to review the limited partnership liabilities for Enron.
Please indicate if you are interested in this proposal.
If not, what is your plan to address the confidence crisis in disclosure at this time?
Sincerely,
Subject: New Location

October 30, 2001     Ken,   With every article I read concerning Enron, I think  of you and the obstacles you surmounted in the mid-80s.
If you need  help in the Public Affairs arena, my timing is perfect.
Peyton and I,  within the last month, moved into our new home in Santa Fe.
I am between  commitments to allow time to get settled in the new place.
I will be happy to  come to Houston if I can assist you in any way.
Hang tough!
Every good Wish,   Nancy
Subject: Putin Reception

Dear Dr. Lay,  President Putin is coming to Rice on November 14th.
He will speak at Stude Hall (in the music school) from 12:00-12:40pm and has asked to meet a few select energy company executives at a private reception held in a nearby room from 12:40-1:00pm.
Although not confirmed, it is anticipated that 41 will also be there and, of course, Mr. Baker and Ambassador Djerejian.
President Putin is making this special stop between his meetings in Washington with 43 and his visit to the ranch in Crawford.
Please let us know if you would like to attend and I will see that you receive a formal invitation.
I can be contacted at 713-348-2374 or by e-mail at jelyons@alumni.rice.edu.
Best Regards,
Subject: Difficult times

I just wanted to let you know that if there is anything I can do to help I am more than willing to do it.
These are difficult times and I am doing alot of floor meetings and table talks with the employees.
They clearly do not understand how we got into this situation and just want some face time with Management.
With the exception of NEPCO our fourth quarter looks good.
I have uncovered alot of issues with NEPCO that I do not think anyone knew existed.
I'll know more Friday after a businnes/budget review session.
Please let me know if I can help.
Stan
Subject: stockholder comments

Dear Dr. Lay:  As a stockholder, I am as upset as you, most Enron employees and other co-shareholders are given Enron's recent performance due to questionable management by scrupulous officers at Enron.
As an ex-employee, I have seen many signs of a major collapse, given the fact that Enron's values (such as Respect, Integrity, Communicatons and Excellence) were simply not followed by Enron's officers and senior members of management.
There are examples, such as in Panama, Palestine, and the Dominican Republic.
One bad deal after the other with questionable economics and accounting to make each deal look good for the personal benefit of one individual in charge.
It is about time that you get rid of these individuals and bring Enron back to what you have built over the years to be a successful company.
Regards,
Subject: any help i can provide

Dear Mr. Lay -  My name is Bobby Gerry and I am an employee here at Enron.
I do not know if I may be able to provide any financial help to Enron, but certainly I would like to make myself available.
As a family, we own an approximate $700 million in Exxon stock and maintain excellent relationships with several investment banks.
My mother, Sandra Mosbacher, myself, my brother, as well as my Aunt Caroline Law have all been actively following Enron's situation and are available to help in any way we can.
Sincerest regards, Bobby Gerry
Subject: By-law Change

Gentlemen:  There was a discussion at the Executive Committee meeting last week regarding a bylaw change.
Eliminate existing Bylaw 9 and change it to read that "Members will retain Graduate status for only as long a period as they held Active membership or until normal council retirement at age 72, whichever occurs first."
The following members would be immediately affected by the proposed change and would leave the council:  Sam Armacost, Percy Barnevik, Art Blank, Michael Bonsignore, Ed Budd, Ed Carpenter, David Coulter, Walter Forbes, Jim Johnson, Tim Koogle, Jack Krol, Paul Lego, Jan Leschly, Dick McCormick, Eckhard Pfeiffer, Rick Scott, Pete Silas, Jeff Skilling, Bob Stempel, Rick Thoman, John Walter, Dennis Weatherstone and Bob Winters.
The mandatory retirement provision affects an additional 49 members.
In summary, we currently have 115 Active members and would be reducing the Graduate members from 149 to 77.
Frankly, a more dramatic change than I thought.
Any thoughts?
Phil
Subject: Message from Pug

Mr. Lay:  	Pug asked me to forward the attached document for your review.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks -
Subject: My Support

Mr. Lay,  It was brought up in a floor meeting this morning that you are probably receiving a lot of negative feedback.
Well I would like to offer my positive support.
I truly believe that we shall come out of this bruised but not beaten.
I have the utmost respect and admiration for you.
I know that under your leadership we shall once again be back on top!
Please know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Keep fighting the good fight!!
You have more employees behind than you know!!
We are all committed to working harder than ever and do whatever it takes to weather this storm.
We shall survive!
Enron rocks!!
Regards,
Subject: Supply Corps Distinguished Alumni/Athens-Clarke County Power Plant

Dear Mr Lay-   May I re-introduce myself.
Several years ago we met  when you returned to the Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, Georgia to receive  your Distinguished Alumni Award and recognition.
My name is Bob Gregory and I am  a retired Navy Supply Corps Captain, living in Athens.
I am now the Vice  President of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation and also direct the  Distinguished Alumni Program.
I do management consulting here in  Athens.
I have read Enron Corp. is considering building a  gas powered power plant here in Athens-Clarke County.
From my understanding, the  plant is to be built in an industrially zoned park.
I believe the plant would be  a natural for the area.
The project appears to be moving though the  county's planning bueracracy, however I note some of the votes have been close.
As you can see in the attached article, the environmental folks are starting to  raise their heads in protest.
I personally believe the plant is a great  project and favor it enthusiastically.
To me, it is a "no brainer".
I do  believe, however, Enron could make a public relations "coup de tat".
The  idea of a member of the Navy Supply Corps School's Distinguished  Alumni  deciding to build a major new plant here in Athens, Georgia,  could bring a lot of good press for both the plant and Enron, Inc in  particular.
I would be pleased to assist the Enron effort and  help disseminate your Supply Corps connection here in Athens.
I have  discussed your Distinguished Alumni affiliation with Mayor Doc Eldridge.
He is  in full support of the power plant.
He is a great supporter or the Navy Supply  Corps School and your  Supply Corps  Distinguished  Alumni-Athens-Clarke County connection    Obliviously, I will not do anything further  without acknowledgement and authorization from your office.
I do believe we  can quell the "natives" and dramatically reduce the environmentalist's  influence against the project.
Please advise.
GO NAVY!!
Best regards,
Subject: The Williams Companies

Ken, I know you have a million things going on, but I was just going to mention that I'm spending the week-end of November 9th with Keith Bailey at his house in Tulsa.
If there is anything you want me to discuss with him, please advise.
Take care and good luck on bringing Enron back to the place where we belong in the Industry, i.e.
Number 1!
Norm
Subject: corporate responsibility

Mr Lay, To suggest that I am merely disappointed by Enron's performance in both the public markets and the broader corporate universe is an understatement.
Enron is at a crossroads with one path leading to irrelevance assigned to companies unable to rise in the face of crisis, and the other path being reserved for those that not only survive, but come out stronger.
I'm sure you can easily identify examples of each without my help.
Every individual in management and oversight (the Board of Directors) shares the blame and responsibility to take drastic action and come clean.
Enron now has a higher bar of corporate governance than other publicly traded companies due to the reckless squandering of trust that resulted from actions of many individuals who believed they were clever and crafty, or just plain greedy.
Furthermore, I strongly suggest to you that many senior managers within the corporate suites of Enron no longer have a place in the company, quite possibly that may include yourself.
A clean break and a thorough cleaning is clearly required.
In years past, when asked about the companies that I admired and watched, Enron always was on the short list.
Sadly, I can no longer say that.
Jeff Nolan, an Enron shareholder
Subject: Personal Message

Ken,  In the midst of all the criticism of the company and noise from all sides, I wanted to let you know I think of you often, reflect on the occasions when I have been at the table as you sorted through difficult situations and have the utmost confidence in your ability to do so again.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help-with RFF or otherwise.
Dod
Subject: Annual Meeting 2002

Dear Ken,  In view of a very important decision that has to be taken in the next days concerning our Annual Meeting 2002, I would appreciate to have an opportunity to get your personal advice.
I would be grateful if you could call me as soon as possible at the following numbers:  Friday 2 November:    during the day - until 5:00 pm Geneva time    office direct number (41-22) 869-1261 or (41-22) 869-1279 (Maryse Zwick)    in the evening, home number (41-22) 752-4722    I can also be reached on my mobile: (41-79) 200-9475 Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November:    at home: number (41-22) 752-4722.    or mobile number: (41-79) 200-9475  Should you not be able to call me, then I will send you a short memorandum about the situation on Monday.
I look forward to talking to you soon.
Best regards,
Subject: San Antonio Offsite - Communication

Dear Dr. Ken Lay -  	It was my pleasure to meet you during the WCS cermony in New York earlier this year during which Enron received the award for the work we have done in Bolivia with the WCS and other NGOs.
During a staff call today in my group the rumor of the potential cancellation of the offsite in San Antonio was mentioned.
Hopefully this rumor is nothing more than that - a rumor.
During the time of crises the transmittal of information is critical.
Furthermore having the Enron management at the VP and above level bought into the way forward for the company is a must for the continued success of the company.
rgds  Laine Powell Vice President  Cuiaba Project