Example Directive Memo

MEMORANDUM
Design Team
TO:
#362

FROM: W.B. Working

DATE: May 27, 1997

SUBJECT Project
: Schedule

As a result of yesterday's meeting, I suggest we follow the project schedule listed below.
Remember, we must submit a Proposal by noon on July 2.
Schedule
Task Completion Date

 Divide research into groups  June 6

and compile information

 Review designs from Kate and Bill.  June11

 Write Proposal  June 23

 Review Proposal  June 26

 Submit Proposal for printing  June 27

MEMORANDUM

TO: Graduate Council Members

FROM: Dr. Jane Doe
Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
DATE: September 5, 2002
SUBJECT: ULM COURSE OFFERINGS

After a review of the pharmaceutics curriculum in the Department of Basic Pharmaceutical

Sciences, five new courses are being submitted for approval. These courses are: (1)
Pharmaceutical Preformulation (PHAR 577), (2) Solid State Chemistry of Drugs (PHAR 578), (3)
Dosage Form Design (PHAR 579), (4) Surface and Interfacial Phenomena (PHAR 583), and (5)
Chemical Kinetics and Stability of Pharmaceuticals (PHAR 584). The proposed new course
offering will address new principles and concepts in pharmaceutics as well as addressing
existing deficiencies in our curriculum.

Please find the enclosed information for each course: a New Graduate Course Application
form, a syllabus, and a Request for New Course Number form.

Your assistance in facilitating the approval of these proposed courses will be greatly
appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Persuasive
Memorandum
To: Andy Andler, Benita Buchanan, Charles Chavez
CC: Darcy Danko
From: Heady the Head Honcho
Date: June 1, 2006
Re: Need for New Memo Format
I’ve noticed that we don’t seem to be able to communicate important changes, requirements
and progress reports throughout the company as effectively as we should. I propose
developing one consistent memo format, recognizable by all staff as the official means of
communicating company directives.
While I know this seems like a simple solution, I believe it will cut down on needless e-mail,
improve universal communication and allow the staff to save necessary information for later
referral.
Please talk among yourselves to determine the proper points of memo writing and return the
input to me by 12 noon. I will then send out a notice to the entire staff regarding the new
memo format.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this.

Directive
Memo
To: All Staff
From: Heady the Head Honcho
Date: June 1, 2006
Re: New Memo Format Effective June 1
In order to make interoffice communications easier, please adhere to the following guidelines
for writing effective memos:
Clearly state the purpose of the memo in the subject line and in the first paragraph.
Keep language professional, simple and polite.
Use short sentences.
Use bullets if a lot of information is conveyed.
Proofread before sending.
Address the memo to the person(s) who will take action on the subject, and CC those who
need to know about the action.
Attach additional information: don’t place it in the body of the memo if possible.
Please put this format into practice immediately. We appreciate your assistance in developing
clear communications. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me. Thank you.

Technical
Memo
To: Heady the Head Honcho, Andy Adler
From: Darcy Darko
Date: June 15, 2006
Re: Update on the T-12 Phase Three testing
As we enter Phase Four of the T-12 testing, I wanted to provide a progress overview of the
Phase Three testing.
The body of the memo might include two-four paragraphs outlining the purpose of the memo.
If this is a longer memo, each paragraph will have a subhead to help guide the reader through
the document.
Finally, the writer includes a summary paragraph, which features bullets highlighting the main
points of each previous paragraph, and concludes the memo with a stated action required by
the reader or writer.
A quick note about the use of "memo" vs. "memorandum:" it doesn't really matter. It falls in
line with the style selected by the writer

A sample of a business memorandum or a sales letter

TO: Bill Meredith
FROM: Mr. Chambers
SUBJECT: Seminar

Dear Bill:

A seminar on Selling Computerized High Technology will be held at the Bolten Hotel on June
15, 1986, at 1:00 p.m. ABC Corporation is conducting the seminar, which should be extremely
informative.

We strongly recommend that every member of the sales force attend this seminar. We will, of
course, pay the entrance fees for all employees who attend. Please encourage everyone to
go, and please provide me with the names of those who will attend
no later than June 1st. I appreciate it.
Sincerely,

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oh yeah
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I just want you to see...
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Ill hear your voices when you call me
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And when all hope is gone, Im here
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It makes no difference who you are
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I saw the teardrops, and I heard you cry
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You have everything and youre still lonely
It doesnt have to be this way, let me show you
a better day
And then you will see, the morning will come
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How can I make you see...
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Ill be your shoulder when you cry
Ill hear your voices when you call me
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And when all hope is gone, Im here
No matter how far you are, Im near
It makes no difference who you are
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And when its time to face the storm
Ill be right by your side
Grace will keep up safe and warm
And I know we will survive
And when it seems as if your end is drawing
near
Dont you dare give up the fight
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Ill be your shoulder when you cry
Ill hear your voices when you call me
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And when all hope is gone, Im here
No matter how far you are, Im near
It makes no difference who you are
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Ill hear your voices when you call me
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And when all hope is gone, Im here
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Like we never loved at all
You never looked so good
As you did last night
Underneath the city lights
There walking with your friend
Laughing at the moon
I swear you looked right through me
But I'm still living with your goodbye
And you're just going on with your life
[Chorus:]
How can you just walk on by
Without one tear in your eye?
Don't you have the slightest feelings left for
me?
Maybe that's just your way
Of dealing with the pain
Forgetting everything between our rise and
fall
Like we never loved at all
You, I hear you're doing fine
Seems like you're doing well
As far as I can tell
Time is leaving us behind
Another week has passed
And still I haven't laughed yet
So tell me what your secret is?
To letting go, letting go like you did, like
you did
[Chorus]
Did you forget the magic?
Did you forget the passion?
Did you ever miss me
Ever long to kiss me?
Maybe that's just your way
Of dealing with the pain
Forgetting everything between our rise and
fall
Like we never loved at all
You, you never looked so good
Passenger seat
I look at her and have to smile
As we go driving for a while
Looking nowhere in the open window of my car
And as we go the traffic lights
Watch them glimmer in her eyes
In the darkness of the evening
And I've got all that I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
We stop to get something to drink
My mind pounds and I can't think
Scared to death to say i love her
Then a moon peeks from the clouds
Hear my heart that beats so loud
Try to tell her simply
That I've got all the I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
Oh and I've got all the I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
Oh and I know this love grow
Oh I've got all the I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
And I've got all that I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
And I've got all that I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
And I've got all that I need
Right here in the passenger seat
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Yeah, yeah
Dancin' in the dark, middle of the night
Takin' your heart and holdin' it tight
Emotional touch, touchin' my skin
And asking you to do
What you've been doin' all over again
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go?
It's your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh, it's your love
Better than I was, more than I am
And all of this happened by taking your hand
And who I am now is who I wanted to be
And now that we're together
I'm stronger than ever, I'm happy and free
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
If you asked me why I've changed
All I gotta do is say your sweet name
It's your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh, it's your love
Oh, oh, oh, baby
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go?
It's your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh, it's your love
It's your love
It's your love
Lets Make Love lyrics
Baby I've been drifting away
Dreaming all day
Of holdng you
Touching you
The only thing I want to do
Is be with you
As close to you
As I can be
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All night long I want to feel you in my soul
Until all our strength is gone Until the sun comes up
Hold on tight Let's make love
Just let go
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Until the sun comes up All night long
Let's make love Until all our strength is gone
Oh, baby Hold on tight
Just let go
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Everything inside of me Until the sun comes up
Is wanting you Oh, until the sun comes up
And needing you Let's make love
I'm so in love with you
Look in my eyes Oh baby, let's make love
Let’s get lost tonight All night long
In each other All night long
Let’s make love
Let's make love
All night long
Until all our strength is gone
Hold on tight