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Subject: HOUSTON ROCKETS TICKETS


Dear Family,  Please see the attached schedules for preseason and regular games for the Houston Rockets through November.
Because we all have very busy lives and find it impossible to confirm too far in advance, I will wait closer to each game before distributing tickets.
Also, Ken's schedule is a moving target and it would make it much easier for him to squeeze in at least one game this year, if we could do it on shorter notice.
Our eight basketball seats are amazing and the tickets are a hot item, so hopefully everyone will try to make this work and have fun doing it.
I will wait at least seven days before each game to distribute the tickets.
If you have any interest in pre-selecting certain games that you definitely want to attend, please advise me and I will put your name on the list with an * next to it.
Additionally, if you think you know your schedule and would like to be considered in the ticket distribution for certain games, I will put your name on the list with a ?
next to your name.
Once your name is on the list and as each game gets closer, I would appreciate it if you would contact me ASAP when you find out that you are unable to attend.
Everyone has said that they want to be fair and rotate, so that each family member has a shot at attending a game and getting both kinds of tickets.
Hopefully, we can all work it out.
However, in the event that we have more requests than tickets for the same game, and we are unable to settle it, I will have Barb pull names out of a hat.
Once you confirm your attendance, tickets can be put in an envelope with your name on them and sent down to the doorman at the Huntingdon for you to pick up.
For any games where our immediate family is not able to use the tickets, they will be distributed to other lucky recipients in a rotating order.
I will have Barb draw your names and ours out of a hat to create the rotation.
If you have other family members or someone special that you would like to offer tickets to, let me know.
I can either contact you and have you contact them or you can give me their names and contact information and Barb will contact them directly, as you wish.
In the event that I am traveling or cannot be reached, please contact Barb as she will be copied in on all current schedules and have access to the tickets.
GO ROCKETS!
Love, Mom/Linda
Subject: American Heart Association


Dear Ken,  I wrote you some time back about the campaign to raise ca.
$4 million to replace the American Heart Association's Houston regional headquarters building which burned this past April.
You were so kind in putting us in touch with Cindy Olson and Misha Siegel to discuss Enron's corporate position and the potential for assistance from the Ken and Linda Lay Foundation.
We deeply appreciated our meeting with Cindy and Misha.
Things have been progressing I'm pleased to say.
AHA has concluded a deal to sell the restored old building for approximately $1.15 million, and we have received substantial commitments from a very few individuals and Houston area foundations totaling approximately $600,000.
Therefore, our remaining challenge is to raise around $2-$2.25 million to complete the funding of a new building that will meet the needs of AHA in the years to come.
We have not yet been able to identify a very visible corporate or professional lead for the effort.
We will be discussing this possibility with Ernie Cockrell on November 6th.
As part of that conversation we would like to indicate notable leaders in Houston who would be willing to have their names affiliated with the capital campaign, perhaps as an Executive Committee or Advisory Committee.
The question to you is:  Would you approve the use of your name in your capacity at Enron and/or the name of the Ken and Linda Lay Foundation in this way?
Again, the AHA and I have been so deeply appreciative of your willingness to support the American Heart Association for so many years.
I hope we can call on you for this additional assistance at a time of need.
Thanks, Ken, for your consideration.
Best regards,
Subject: victor kelly


Dear Mr. Lay,  i have just returned home after picking up Victor at Shepherd/Kirby and bringing him to the grocery store.
He shared with me that you had stopped to say hi and gave him $20 from your wallet.
This email is to convey my warmest personal thanks to you for your generosity to those less fortunate.
i have paid for an apartment on Commonwealth for 3 years for him, and check on him every day...he has also volunteered his time and efforts to several of my former work projects - JDF, MS150, etc.
i will be going into redeployment next monday, and hopefully will be fortunate enough to stay on at ENRON.
If it doesn't work out, please know that I am grateful for the 4 years I spent there - the company has treated me very well, and i will always remain loyal and dedicated to you.
Subject: Keynote Speaker Invitation - Ziff Energy North American Gas Strat 	egies Conference - Nov 2001


Please see attached letter of invitation from Paul Ziff to speak at ZEG's North American Gas Strategies Conference here in Calgary, November 5.
Please call if you have any questions.
We look forward to your early response.
Subject: Robert Buzzanco


Hi, Ken:  I'm a former ECT VP who is just down the street, back at Ryder Scott Company which was my home before my six-years with Enron.
A great six-ears, in fact, I learned much and enjoyed the Company and the company, but it does feel better to be back in the "oil patch".
I still have stock and will continue to be a stockholder as I know the company will continue to be innovative and dynamic.
My reason for this email is a recent op-ed piece in the Houston Chronicle by Robert Buzzanco decrying the current campaign against terrorism.
His editorial was at best silly, fraught with inaccuracies (as a geological engineer I rely on facts - minorities make up 34.4% of the combined arm forces - not the opposite as suggested in Buzzanco's piece) and intended only to protract his personal agenda which has nothing to do with peace.
This may be more about selling his anti-American books than current events.
I could really care less about this person, he certainly has the right to conduct his protest, many have fought and died for his right and more may die in the coming days.
I do object to this guy using the University of Houston to lend credibility to his cause.
That's like an Enron employee (purely an example) marching in protests wearing the logo and identifying him or herself with Enron.
He is a private citizen when he writes an editorial or marches in protest.
He used his position at UofH  to get his piece in the paper.
I know you are an alumnus, and I ask you to read his editorial (10/8) and respond according to your hear.
Keep the ship on course, Ken.
Respectfully  Thomas M. Talley
Subject: 2002 Corporate Allocations to EIM


Attached please find the corporate allocations for the 2002 fiscal year that EIM will accept.
After unsuccessfully attempting to get some justification for the PROPOSED allocations from many of the various corporate groups, we have had to make a determination ourselves as to what we believe are reasonable charges for the value received from these groups.
This determination was based on several factors including, 2001 actual allocations, expected services provided to EIM, redundant services provided by other groups that are also performed at EIM, etc.
The attached charges are acceptable to EIM and will be used in the budget presentation to the office of the chair unless the allocating groups can come to an agreement with Kent Castleman of EIM as to a revision of these charges before such meeting.
Jeffrey McMahon and Ray Bowen
Subject: Enron Net Works 2002 Budget Process


The 2002 Enron Net Works budget will for the first time combine allocations to business units for four key services:  Enron Online, IT Infrastructure, Risk Management Operations and IT Maintenance and Development.
We are providing a level of detail for expense and capital spend that is greater than that provided in past years, and that will allow business units to make informed choices regarding the services that they receive.
We are meeting with individual business unit Offices of the Chair to review in detail the four service areas delivered through Enron Net Works.
Some of these meetings have been completed and more will occur between now and October 12.
Please keep the following points in mind as we work with you to finalize budget:  Enron Networks today is very different from this time last year.
Additions to the 2002 ENW budget are Operations for EA, EIM and EGM.
Operations, IT Maintenance and Development, and IT Infrastructure for EES and EBS have been included under the ENW umbrella for the first time in the  2002  budget as well.
The 2001 budgets for these functions were approved and included in individual business units last year.
Any comparison of ENW's 2002 versus 2001 budget must be appropriately adjusted for these organizational changes to be relevant.
For further detail for each business unit, ENW's 2002 expense and capital dollars are organized to mirror each business unit's lines of business (products or commodities) in order to create a transparent view at a more granular level of the costs involved in supporting each of the lines of business.
The detail that is being provided to business units for IT costs delineates licensing fees, system maintenance costs and new development costs.
Detail on each IT development project identifies the purpose, business sponsor, line of business, "in progress" or "planned" designation, expense and capital spend, system impacted, and estimated completion date.
In order to finalize IT project budgets, decisions will be required from the business units on which projects to undertake in 2002.
If you have questions about the ENW budgets as we are working with you to finalize them,  please call one of us.
Greg Piper Sally Beck Mark Pickering
Subject: HOLIDAY VENDOR CHOICE


Dr. Lay -  The decision to go with Planners Services Group versus Extraordinary Events, TBA Inc., or Ward & Ames was made by the ONE ENRON Holiday Party Planning Committee.
(Planners has an established relationship with Enron Field and coordinated ECT's Holiday party there last year.)
Each vendor gave creative presentations and were very similar in capabilities.
While Ward & Ames provided sound ideas in their proposal, there were a few aspects that affected the final decision.
Ward and Ames' proposal was over budget when calibrated against other bids, holds an internal perception of being "controlling" vs flexible (i.e.
logo launch & Portland adopted elephant event) and presentation was satisfactory but not outstanding when compared to others.
Overall each of the vendors would have been capable of handling the event, but in the end Planners was unanimously selected by the Planning Committee.
Sarah A. Davis Director of Resource Mgmt & Employee Events 713/853-5328 Fax 713/646-8498 sarah.a.davis@enron.com
Subject: Thankgiving


Hello everyone, I am doing an inquiry as to what each families level of participation will be for thanksgivings.....
If it is a immediate family only event, when will you be arriving in Galveston, how many people in your family will be there and will you be attending the dinner?
Mr and Mrs Lay will be there from the 21-25th of November.
If it is a family plus dinner then what will be your level of participation then?
Please answer all the above questions as well as who else you would like to invite?
Please respond by October 5th.
Thanks barb
Subject: Appointment


Ken,  Ben Streetman, Dean of the UT School of Engineering, tells me that he will be in Houston on November 14 and would like to meet with you.
I realize that your schedule is overflowing these days; however, should time permit, the Dean would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to visit with you for a few minutes.
Thank you.
Subject: Invitation from Tony Garza


On July 6th, I'll celebrate my 42nd birthday with a luncheon in Austin at Shoreline Grill.
It's become an annual event, and I hope you'll be able to join me for this one.
I'll be touching base with you soon but would be honored if you would consider serving on my Host Committee (of course, I'd love to have you as an Event Underwriter!!)
for this year's event.
A strong officeholder account will help me stay active as I travel across the state advocating for the issues that are important to  you and me.
That's why I hope you'll take a moment now and consider being a part of the upcoming celebration.
I've included a response sheet as an attachment to this email.
Please fax or email your response to Jennifer Waisath at  "Friends of Tony Garza" at (512) 474-0825 or at jennifer@tonygarza.com.
In order to ensure that your name is listed on the  invitation, we need to hear from you no later than Tuesday, June 12th.
I've never forgotten that it's your consistent support that's allowed me the opportunity to serve our great state, and I know that I'm fortunate to have you as a friend and supporter.
I look forward to seeing you on July 6th.
Regards,
Subject: October 3 & 4 Conference


Ken  I received a copy of the agenda for your October 3 & 4 conference on Alternative Futures for the Current Energy Crisis.
I applaude you for your continued leadership in the public policy arena for energy.
The absence of representatives from the coal industry is obvious.
Since coal is America's largest domestic energy resource and it fuels 52% of America's electricity, it should be represented.
Thank you for your consideration and best wishes.
Irl
Subject: EBS Computer Equipment


I'm a recent EBS redeployment person who found a job in ETS.
Late last week my group got flat screen monitors to replace the old, large, bulky ones.
We moved to 3 Allen Center on Monday evening 9/17.
On Tuesday evening, 9/18 someone came into this area and stole 2 of the new flat screen monitors.
This is being investigated, however, we now have 2 persons without a monitor.
What is happening to all the computer equipment from EBS terminated/redeployed persons?
If we had access to this equipment, the monitors could be quickly replaced.
Instead, 2 old, large bulky monitors are being delivered as a "temporary" fix while ETS orders new equipment.
Why is ETS ordering new equipment when a transfer of computer assets from EBS to ETS could speedily resolve this problem?
All Enron companies could benefits if the unused equipment from EBS was recycled back into Enron.
Subject: PERSONAL -- What Enron has meant for me.


Dear Dr. Lay: I have worked for 4 years in Enron and wanted to share what w= orking at your company has meant to me.
Enron has been a life changing experience.
A positive life changing experi= ence!
I wish that it wasn't all ending this way (as I am sure you are) but=  even knowing what I know now, I would still have joined Enron.
I like man= y people in Enron have come from much smaller, provincial companies that ha= d a more traditional culture.
While they may been more stable, they never = would have presented the high quality work opportunities that Enron did.
I=  have become a more employable and confident person because of Enron.
Whil= e there were some aspects of the company's culture and practices that I fou= nd questionable, there's no question that my life will be better because I = joined your company.
Enron gave me a chance to escape a mediocre professio= nal life and allowed me to realize what I am capable of -- and many compani=
Subject: Thank you for a great experience


Dear Ken,  Today I learned that effective midnight tonight I have been made redundant from my position in Enron Europe.
I have worked for Enron for the last 10 years and I can say that despite what has happened today, joining Enron was the best career move I made.
The past 10 years have presented opportunities that were beyond my wildest dreams.
I appreciate everything that Enron has done for myself and my family, and I leave believing that I did my best to return my gratefulness in some way.
While growing up in a worling class environment my father taught me two great lessons in life, which I believe we all need to learn.
The first being that if you ever want anything in life then you had better work for it.
The second being that you should never understand the meaning of the word "can't".
I believe that I have been able to follow his teaching in my career with Enron.
I leave Enron with tremendous experience and, most of all a feeling of belonging to something that was once great.
I truly believed in the company and its people.
Indeed I have reminded myself daily over the last few weeks that Enrons success was built more on its intangible assets rather than its tangible assets.
Enron's greatness was built by its people because we all have dreams and ambitions to be a part of something great.
Although I leave the company with great sadness I also leave with a great feeling of thanks and appreciation.
Arthur Ransome
Subject: Enron


Mr. Lay: I am a former Enron employee.
I used to be proud of Enron.
I believed everything that you and EES management said.
I believe that the Vision and Values that you and other senior executives at Enron preached are not worth the paper they are printed on.
Respect, Integrity, Communication, Excellence.
I don't believe you respected the rights of so many Enron employees who sacrificed their family time so that the company would succeed.
I don't believe you have any integrity when it comes to fully disclosing Enron's future.
You obviously have not communicated the truth to employees, analysts or anyone else.
Maybe you should look inside yourself to see if you have the excellence now that you demanded from your employees.
I would like to see you take ownership of the incredible debacle that has fallen upon Enron.
So many of my friends and colleagues are out of work because of the gross mismanagement that you and others have shown.
I believe the least you could do is go on record and address these people at a time of year that is so special to so many.
Do the right thing and show some of the visions and values that you spoke so highly of not so long ago.
Show the men and women of Enron and Houston what you're all about.
Steve Beck
Subject: (no subject)


Ken, you have fucked so many people that were your "loyal" employees.
I would be embarassed to live in Houston and I hope you can sleep at night.
Now I know why you have to have 2 body guards with you all of the time.
Don't you think that that is an indication of what you have done?
Burn in hell bastard!
Subject: Board recruitment


Roger,  We regret that Fred Malek has decided to not pursue talks with you and Paul Portney about the RFF Board.
Thanks, though, for trying.
When the Nominating Committee met back in October, they also thought that Steve Rales and Frank Pearl would be good candidates.
Would you be willing to try to set up a meeting with one or both of them now?
Also, Paul and I will be in Atlanta on Jan 3-4 and would have time to meet with Walter Massey if he was available.
Please let me know how you'd like to proceed and how I can be of assistance.
And thanks, in advance, for
Subject: NFL


Reminder to talk to McNair about NFL investment.
More importantly, I  have never seen anything in writing that shows that you are released from all  future outstanding commitments.
Beau
Subject: Rice University - Markets in Transition Symposium:  January 10,  2002


Dear Dr. Lay,  We are looking forward to your participation at the upcoming "Markets in Transition" symposium at Rice University on January 10, 2002.
Invitations to the event were sent approximately two weeks ago.
The invitations listed the agenda and speakers.
We have completed incorporating the biography and photograph that you provided into the program brochure.
During the event, we have allocated 20 minutes, beginning at 1:40PM, for your remarks on Markets in Transition.
We expect your remarks to be broad in scope and to provide your views on how the economic and market factors of recession, technology evolution, and heightened security are impacting the business landscape.
Our hope is that your remarks will be generic in nature -- Markets in Transition is a
Subject: Hendrix Regards


In hopes that this email will be passed on, my best wishes to you in dealing with what your are going through.
There is not a day that passes that I do not reflect on your burdens and wish for you the best.
Having suffered a few valleys to go with my peaks, I appreciate, probably only to a limited degree, your struggle.
I am confident that things will improve for you, certainly my hopes are for that.
I regret there is not more that I could do than offer my hopes and best wishes for you.
Dennis Hendrix
Subject: Updated Information on EFCU Workshop


Updated Information on EFCU's "Surviving a Layoff" Workshop   Good News for Bus Riders The Enron Shuttle will be available to transport downtown employees to and from the Doubletree Post Oak for the January 15 workshop.
The shuttle will leave Andrews St. at 11:30 a.m. and will return immediately following the workshop.
If you would like to reserve a space on the shuttle, please e-mail joy.wagman@enron.com.
Limited spaces are available.
Workshops are Now Combined We have combined the 10:00 and 12:00 workshops into one 12:00 workshop.
All confirmed attendees for the 10:00 session will be added to the 12:00 list and notified in an additional e-mail as well.
It's Not Too Late RSVPs for the 12:00 session are still being accepted!
E-mail joy.wagman@enron.com today to reserve your spot.
Subject: Yachting


Dear Mr Lay  Happy New Year  Just a quick note to ask if you have considered the possibility of chartering this coming summer?
IOf you have any dtaes or destination in mind please let me know.
Best regards
Subject: Alexis de Tocqueville Society Phone-a-thon - February 1, 2002


We are excited to let you know about the 3rd Annual Society Phone-a-thon scheduled for February 1, 2002.
Attached is a memo about the event from Harry Reasoner.
Please let me know if you have any questions or trouble opening the attached documents.
Thank you for supporting the United Way!
Subject: Jack Tompkins


Just a brief note to let you know that Jack's mother passed away last night.
Jack will be heading to McCamey, Tx to make final arrangements.
Your prayers are appreciated.
Kirwin Drouet Chief Financial Officer  Molecular Electronics Corp. Pennzoil Place--South Tower
Subject: Coffee & Donuts, Friday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.


Happy New Year.
We hope your holidays were enjoyable and restful.
For a pleasant start to 2002, please join your Enron colleagues for coffee and donuts this Friday, January 11, from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Enron Building.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Subject: VIP Reception and Photo Op


Linda, before we knew that you and Ken were going to the VIP reception, Ken  had me ask if others could attend in your place.
I did ask and they have  just called me that Nancy Kinder said that it is o.k.
for the Vermeils and  the Herrolds to attend, in addition to you and Ken.
They did ask if we would  not spread it around as others have asked and they have not let them.
Oh, but Beau just called that Heather is ill and they are cancelling.
Rosie
Subject: Fly Me To The Moon


Mr. Kenneth Lay, Chairman & CEO of Enron Corp. will not be able to attend the  May 16 event.
If you have any questions, please call me at 713/853-5769.
Thank you
Subject: Enron Advisory Council


I am disappointed that Joe Grundfest will not be able to join us at our next  Advisory Council meeting.
However Tom Campbell sounds like an excellent  alternative.
Would you please contact him and see if he might be willing to  join us for the next meeting and talk about the subjects you suggested.
Incidentally, we're happy to pay an honorarium to any of our guest speakers.
I think I should pass at this time on inviting Spence Abraham to join us for  dinner.
First, I believe it would be virtually impossible for him to do that  at this point in time.
But second, many people are already blaming me for  being the real energy policy maker in the new Administration and I would just  as soon not feed that speculation.
Look forward to seeing you.
Warm regards,