A Sample Memo
TO: All Lab Staff
FROM: John Smith, Lab Research Assistant
DATE: August 3,2020
SUBJECT: New Carpet for Lab
This weekend, August 8-9, we will be re-carpeting the entire lab room. Therefore,before you leave on Friday, please make sure all wastebaskets, chairs, boxes and other items on the floor are moved into the hallway.
Also, clear your desktops and either your belongings in your desk drawers (which should be locked) or in boxes. Please label your boxes so that you can find your belongings easily in the next Monday morning.
Kind regards,
John Smith
Lab Research Assistant
Exercises
There are two scenarios as follows, please choose one and write a memo.
Scenario 1: In a team meeting, team members discussed the purchase of a coffee maker for the department, and you should report to your Department Manager, Mr. Wood,about your suggestion and the related research about this affair.
Scenario 2: In the weekly regular meeting, team members planned to hold a party for the New Year, and you should write a memo for this planning, including time, place,assignments, and so on.
Internal Memo
Date: December 21, 2023
To: All Team Members
Subject: New Year Party Planning
Dear Team,
In our regular meeting this week, we discussed organizing a grand New Year party for our department. Here are the details and responsibilities:
Date: December 31, 2023, starting at 8:00 PM
Venue: Company Conference Room
Event Schedule:
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Welcome Address: A New Year speech by our department manager.
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Dinner: Delicious dinner and snacks will be provided. Please inform us by Monday if you have any specific dietary requirements.
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Talent Show: We encourage interested team members to volunteer for performances.
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Music and Dance: Prepare some lively music, and we encourage those interested to join the dance floor.
Responsibilities:
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Food and Beverages: Coordination of food and beverages will be managed by Manager Wang.
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Talent Show: Interested members are requested to sign up, and coordination will be handled by colleague Liu.
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Decoration and Ambiance: Colleague Zhang will be responsible for decorations and ensuring a festive atmosphere.
Notes:
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Please confirm your attendance by December 28th for better planning.
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If you have any suggestions or ideas for the New Year party, please contact me by Monday.
Looking forward to celebrating a joyful and team-spirited New Year party together!
Best regards,
binzhengNong
PM