Written encouragement can be very powerful. It gives the reader something to keep, share and review. The tone is always positive, focusing on things that have or can be achieved. Avoid criticism, either direct or implied.

July 24, the end date for our fund drive, is approaching rapidly. We need to make one final push to reach our goal.

Please note that the company Thanksgiving party will be held on November 18 at 7:30 p.m.

The deadline for proposals on the Doe contract is March 24.

The new safety goggles have arrived. I encourage you to wear them at all times in the designated areas of the shop and at any time that you work with hazardous materials.

The closing date for the "I love Springfield" essay contest is just two weeks away on June 3.

a significant achievement
a terrific opportunity for
all your hard work
are sure that you will
as you may be aware
can be very proud of
deadline is approaching
encourage you to
happy to inform you
in spite of the recent setbacks
in a position to
is a good time to
must act fast
need to make a final effort
never been a better time to
no time like the present
please note that
take advantage of
time is right to
tireless effort to

Some early setbacks have hampered us, but we are gaining momentum. Let's finish up the neighborhood drive this week so we can concentrate on our telephone outreach.

I know you have been very busy but this is a high priority item. Please focus on the Doe project until it is completed, and have it on my desk by Friday. Call me if you need any assistance.

We hope you and your families will join in the fun of this yearly tradition. Please see Jane Doe to sign up for your potluck item.

This is an exciting project and a great opportunity for you to use your creativity. Be sure to bring your ideas to our meeting on Thursday afternoon. We'll see you in the conference room at 2:00 p.m.

Remember, not only is wearing the goggles required by law, it also makes good sense. If you have any doubts, talk to John. His goggles saved his eyesight last month. And as an added bonus, you will find the new goggles much lighter and more comfortable than the old ones.

all we need to do is
be ready for more
can confidently expect
can already see
encourage you to
even better than
every reason to suppose
excellent opportunity to
expecting great things from
has been proven to
have an excellent chance of
hope you will continue
if you need help
is heartening to see
is good to know that
jump on the bandwagon
need your continued
need to act immediately
please go ahead with
set our sights even higher
want you to know that
will certainly pay off
will be happy to
will end up with
will help you with

Let's keep the ball rolling. I know we can reach our goal.

I am sure you will be able to complete the task in good time, and am looking forward to seeing your results.

We look forward to seeing you there!

I can hardly wait to see what you come up with.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the new goggles, or safety issues in general, please see me. My office door is always open. Thanks again for your cooperation.

a great opportunity to
a successful conclusion
am confident that
am sure you will
are delighted that
best wishes for this venture
have great confidence in
have a great team
have no doubt that
how much we appreciate
if you have any questions or concerns
keep in touch
keep up the good work
look forward to
meet the challenges of
now and in the future
pleased to work with
results will be worthwhile
sincerest thanks and congratulations
want you to know
will do a great job
wish you the best of luck

I want to remind each chairperson that our fund-raising deadline is approaching rapidly and we are still short of our goal. You have all been remarkably effective in getting the support of your groups and I am sure we can reach our goal this week if we all give one more push. What a great feeling it will be to accomplish what seemed impossible six months ago. You are setting new standards. Let's finish the job right and then celebrate!

This is a reminder that Tuesday begins our Spring Telethon. This year the number of volunteers is down, so the rest of us will have to pitch in where needed. Please check with Jane Doe, the head of volunteer services, for a list of open time slots in the schedule. You all did a tremendous job on the phones last year, and I know we can pull it off again this year. Let's do it!

The deadline for certification on the new presses is rapidly approaching. Those not certified in their operation please make an appointment with John Doe before this Friday. There are two sessions left before he begins training at another facility. Please do not be intimidated by the intensive training. This sophisticated new equipment, run properly, will make all of our jobs easier.

Today we held an important meeting to reaffirm the need to make an all-out, division-wide effort to finish our current project by September 25. We are counting on a 110% commitment from each member of our team because of Doe Corporation's need to deliver our product to the marketplace prior to the end of 1998.

While the challenges are great, we are convinced that our team of talented, committed professionals will deliver to the marketplace a solid and exciting product. If we all pull together and pledge our total commitment and effort, we will succeed in reaching this important goal.

Thank you for your efforts and personal contributions as we work toward this goal together.

I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for the terrific job you have been doing to get the new product out on time. I recognize the long hours you have been working, and I know how tired we all are. If we continue at our current pace we should be finished with the product and ready to ship it by next Wednesday. That will give us time for a well-deserved long weekend.

I appreciate your hard work and devotion. The contributions of each team member are crucial for our success. Let's continue to work hard and look forward to some extra time off next week!