Subject: "Fundamentals Discussions".

Body: Starting on Monday, January 12, we will begin discussing various topics on gas fundamentals. For the next few weeks, we will meet from 2:00-3:00 each afternoon in room ECS06716. I would like everyone's input and new ideas on how we can improve going forward. A tentative schedule of topics is attached. Chris

Subject: "EES/WHS Systems Integration Team Status-Directive from IT Offsite Mtg. 10/12".

Body: During the IT Offsite held on 10/12/01, we formed a team of IT and business leads to develop high level information flows within and between EES and WHS. The team was directed to identify business areas that would benefit from the integration and potential sharing of systems. Todd Busby and I are leading this effort. In summary, our 3 week project plan includes developing a baseline process and information flow diagram across EES and WHS for Jan. '02, recommendations to be implemented by June '02 and our business vision for one integrated EES/WHS system solution by June '03. Beth Perlman provided Accenture on 10/15 to assist in the facilitation and analysis of the data gathered. Todd and I began the project on Monday, 10/15/01 and we will complete our initial analysis on Friday, 11/02/01 (3 week effort). Last week we completed a project scope, schedule and initial high level information flow diagram which I have enclosed below. In summary, we are holding approx. 5 workshops a week with the business leads in the integration team. On Wednesday, 10/31, we will spend the day with EES/WHS IT to complete systems overlay's on our business process and information flows.

Subject: "Change in Presenter - Analyst Orientation".

Body: I will be out of town on January 19, so Brenda Herod has agreed to make the presentation for Rick Causey. Please replace my name with hers for all communication regarding this Analyst Orientation. Thanks.

Subject: "ENA Principal Investments Outing(s)".

Body:
Mike, as a policy offsites and retreats, especially more exotic and expensive, are being discouraged. I would prefer the Galveston offsite and I don't see a need for more than one per year. Please manage through PR - Dorie Hitchcock - she will require an agenda as part of the approval process. I would encourage some significant work discussion to be part of the offsite. If you have some concerns lets discuss. Regards