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Please notice the updated format.  Simply click on the titles for detailed=
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information.



Join us from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM in Antioch Park to bring in the New Year=20
again!   Don't miss the special appearance by Father Time himself. =20
Information=20
for all of your New Year's Resolutions will be available for the body, mind=
=20
and soul.  Find out details about regular favorites like smoking cessation=
=20
programs, healthy diets, foreign languages, leisure learning and even=20
vacation planning.  Lunch is only $5 from Ziggy's Healthy Grill and will=20
include Grilled Chicken=20
Breast w/ Ziggy's Smoked Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Steamed=20
Veggies, Spicy Corn Muffins, and Ziggy's Fudge Brownies. =20

Hope to see you there!

Don't miss your chance to be part of The Human Race 5K walk/run (Feb 4th) o=
r=20
to volunteer for the event.  On Wednesday, January 24th and 31st in the Enr=
on=20
Building Lobby  there will be a table set up with registration forms for th=
e=20
race and a list of exciting volunteer opportunities (also see volunteer=20
section below) to participate in.  If you have any questions about the race=
=20
or about volunteering, please contact Jessica Nunez at ext. 31918.

The Human Race, presented by Enron, and also sponsored by The Linda and Ken=
=20
Lay Family, benefits Holocaust Museum Houston and nine other local non-prof=
it=20
agencies.  Check out www.hmh.org for more information.

Remember how much fun (and easy!) it was to ride a bike as a kid?  Have you=
=20
ever considered joining Team Enron to ride your bicycle from Houston to=20
Austin in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society? =20

If the answer is "yes" to either of these questions, don't delay!  Make pla=
ns=20
to attend the "Never Ever" Workshop, hosted by the Enron Cycling Club, from=
=20
9:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 23rd, in EB5C2.  Take advantage of=
=20
the opportunity to ask general and detailed questions about training rides,=
=20
cycling equipment, signing-up, pledging and the entire experience. =20

Saying to yourself "I can't ride my bike five miles much less 150..." then=
=20
seriously reconsider!  You only need to ride 300 miles total before the MS1=
50=20
to get used to being on your bike.  Can't ride during the week?  No problem=
! =20
This training goal can be accomplish by simply training on Saturday morning=
s=20
during the 15 weekends between now and then.   Come to the workshop and lea=
rn=20
more!

Now... close your eyes... think about enjoying the view over your handlebar=
s=20
of the early sun creeping higher in the horizon... the sound of your wheels=
=20
spinning easily beneath you....  breathing in the fresh air and making a=20
change...  a change for yourself and an opportunity to impact someone with=
=20
MS.  Here's the perfect chance to make new friends and start something new.

Last year, Team Enron raised over $500,000 and was the #1 fund-raiser in th=
e=20
entire country - learn how to be part of this fabulous team and take=20
advantage of Enron's Matching Gifts Program!  For more information, contact=
=20
Charla Reese (x35202) or Kelly Strader (x30500).  Click here to visit the=
=20
Cycling Club's website at http://home.enron.com:84/ecc/index.htm.



Join the Enron Running Club at the American General Fine Arts 5K benefiting=
=20
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston scheduled for Saturday, January
27th.  If you are interested in running, please contact Cindy Richardson at=
=20
713-853-4770.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kelly Lombard=
i=20
at=20
713-345-8491.  For more information run to:=20
http://home.enron.com:84/erc/index.html

Corporate Corps is a one-season, non renewable membership - a great=20
introduction to Ballet! =20

Members of Corporate Corps can enjoy all of Houston Ballet's magnificent=20
productions (excluding The Nutcracker) for a fraction of the customary pric=
e.=20
Members also receive a one-year subscription to Houston Ballet's quarterly=
=20
newsletter, a personal membership card, and a pocket calendar detailing the
Houston Ballet season. =20

Membership's can be purchased for only $25 each by calling William Tayar at=
=20
(713) 535-3235.


What:              Classical Encounters for Singles presents "Meet, Mingle,=
=20
Match and Music" & Pre-Concert Party =20
Hosted by:  Houston Symphony, Sambuca Jazz Cafe, citysearch.com and match.c=
om
When:             Saturday, February 10, 2001=20
 Time:      6PM-7:30 PM
 Where:               Sambuca Jazz Cafe, 909 Texas Avenue, Downtown
 Followed by:      8 PM Houston Symphony performance at Jones Hall, 615=20
Louisiana

 Join us for Meet, Mingle, Match and Music, a Houston Symphony concert and=
=20
mixer for Houston area singles. The pre-concert party is at Sambuca Jazz=20
Cafe  followed by a Houston Symphony concert at Jones Hall.

 Yakov Kreizberg returns to Houston with a program of Russian masters.=20
Rachmaninoff's beloved Rhapsody is performed by pianist Jeffrey Kahane and =
 =20
Shostakovich's breathtaking Symphony No. 11, The Year 1905 will sweep you o=
ff=20
your  feet.

 Tickets are $35 and include:  reserved concert seating, the pre-concert=20
party at Sambuca which features complimentary hors d'oeuvres,
 live jazz by  the  Blue Monks, door prizes and a cash bar.

 Pre-paid reservation are required, space is limited, singles only, please=
=20
call 713.238.1477 or   make your reservation on-line at=20
www.houstonsymphony.org
 Classical Encounters for Singles series is a party/concert package availab=
le=20
to Houston area singles. The party/concert package includes a pre-concert=
=20
party=20
 in the balcony lobby, complete with hors d'oeuvres, live Jazz by the Blue=
=20
Monks and a cash bar. Guest Speakers, wine tasting demonstrations, dessert=
=20
cooking   demonstrations and more are all part of this exciting singles=20
package. After the party subscribers to Classical Encounters for Singles=20
enjoy reserved concert seating  for a Houston Symphony concert.


For tickets contact any of the following Carnival Ticket Committee Members=
=20
through Friday, February 9th.:

? Debbie Yates  EB 1354 (713)853-5305
? Lisa Schandua  EB 4024B (713)853-0563
? Sarah Brown   EB 2412B (713)853-3417
? Margaret Doucette EB 3851A (713)345-7892
? Tara Rafter  EB 1762 (713)345-8362

$10 BOOK =01) (A $20 Value)

? 24 Carnival Ride Tickets=20
? Two 2-for-1 Food Coupons
 (Food coupons include small drink and popcorn.)

$50 BOOK =01) (A $110 Value)

? 125 Carnival Ride Tickets
? One Free Ride on the Hurricane (Family Ride)
? Twelve 2-for-1 Food Coupons=20
(Food coupons include any size drink, cotton candy, popcorn, french fries,=
=20
ice cream.)

LIVESTOCK SHOW TICKETS - The livestock show ticket will allow you to visit=
=20
the livestock and horse shows, carnival and all other exhibits=01*everythin=
g =20
except the rodeo.=20

? Age 13 & over   $6.00  Each
? Age 6 - 12  $3.00  Each
? Age 0 - 5 Free

? Carnival coupons are good during the HLSR BBQ Cookoff February 8-10 and=
=20
during the HLSR February 13 - March 4.=20
? A rodeo ticket (good date of ticket only) or livestock show ticket is=20
required for admission to the carnival.
? BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE TO AVOID LINES AT THE LIVESTOCK SHOW AND=20
CARNIVAL!!!!=20
? No Parking on the Rodeo Grounds=01*Ride METRO for Free.  Click here for m=
ore=20
rodeo parking information.

You are not just buying a pig; you are buying a brighter future for the you=
th=20
of Texas.  When you purchase a pig from the Houston Livestock Show and Rode=
o=20
(HLS&R), Junior Swine Auction Committee, all proceeds will go into the HLS&=
R=20
Scholarship Fund benefiting Texas youth.  Pigs are $600 each and are=20
approximately 225 lb. gross weight.  The pigs can either be donated to The=
=20
Houston Food Bank or delivered to a processor for your personal use.   To=
=20
participate please contact Jessie Jewell at 5-4983.  Because this is a=20
tax-deductible contribution, Enron will match your donation dollar for=20
dollar.  Click here to print out the Matching Gift form. =20

Individuals donating $600 or more are eligible for an invitation for two to=
=20
the Whole Hog Cookers BBQ Tent at the Championship BBQ Cook-off held Februa=
ry=20
9 and 10.  Individuals donating $600 or more can also receive an invitation=
=20
for two to the Swine Auction Breakfast and Swine Auction on February 28. =
=20
Cash contributions of any amount are gladly accepted.


When you purchase pens of chickens from the Houston Livestock Show and Rode=
o=20
(HLS&R) all proceeds will go into the HLS&R General Scholarship Fund=20
benefiting Texas youth.  Pens are $50 each and contain six broiler chickens=
,=20
commercially packaged and frozen. The chickens can either be donated to The=
=20
Houston Food Bank or picked up at a later date for your own use. To=20
participate please contact Tom Murphy at 3-9514 or Ruby Kinsfather at 3-386=
9.=20
 Because this is a tax deductible contribution, Enron will match your=20
donation dollar for dollar.  Click here to print out the Matching Gift form=
.


Volunteer opportunities include:
Packet Stuffing=20
      Holocaust Museum Houston - 5401 Caroline Street
Jan. 27       =20
2 PM - 5 PM

Pre-Race Registration=20
Holocaust Museum Houston - - 5401 Caroline Street
Feb. 1 - 3
9 AM - 1 PM, 1 PM - 5 PM or 5 PM - 7 PM

Data Entry
Holocaust Museum Houston - 5401 Caroline Street
Jan. 22 through Feb. 6
9 AM - 1 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM weekdays or Noon - 5 PM weekends

Race Day Registration & Check In=20
Park Shops Mall - 1200 McKinney=20
Feb. 4
11 AM - 5 PM
     =20
Race Course Timers & Water Stops=20
Park Shops Mall - 1200 McKinney
Feb. 4
Noon - 5 PM
      =20
Finish Line Festival=20
Park Shops Mall - 1200 McKinney
Feb. 4
1 PM - 5 PM

If you want to volunteer or need additional information please contact=20
Jessica Nunez ASAP via email with your selected duty and time.  Thank you f=
or=20
supporting this event with your volunteer efforts!



Flu Shots are still available at the Enron Health Center Monday - Friday fr=
om=20
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM  Flu season lasts through March, so it's not too late for=
=20
immunization.  For those employee groups who find it difficult to be away=
=20
from their desks, arrangements can be made for the Health Center nurse to c=
ome
 to your floor to administer the flu shots. Contact the Health Center at ex=
t.=20
3-6100 for more information.=20

Thursday, January 25, 9 AM- 2 PM EB-48C2.  Cost: Employees:  $5 ; Contracto=
rs=20
$10.  Checks only please.  Call the Health Center, ext. 3-6100 to schedule =
an=20
appointment.  Bring old eyeglasses for a donation to the Lion's Club Eye Ba=
nk.

Make plans to attend the KidVenture Summer Camp Open House from 11 a.m. - 2=
=20
p.m. February 6-7 in the Enron Plaza (near the HR Kiosk).   A maximum of 10=
0=20
slots are available for the summer camp.  KidVenture representatives will b=
e=20
on hand to answer your questions.=20

For an update on Enron's on-site childcare center, please see the attached=
=20
memo from the Office of the Chairman. =20

 Office of the Chairman
From: Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling on 01/12/2001 10:43 AM
Sent by: Office of the Chairman
To: All Enron Houston
cc: =20
Subject: Enron Onsite ChildCare Center Update

We are proud to announce that Enron will partner with Knowledge Beginnings,=
=20
one of the leaders in the childcare industry, to provide high quality,=20
conveniently located, customer service-oriented childcare for Enron employe=
es=20
in Houston.  Knowledge Beginnings is a part of the Knowledge Universe=20
Company, a family of companies focused on lifelong learning.

Our childcare center will be located on Louisiana Street across from our=20
corporate headquarters.  The anticipated opening date is the fall of 2001. =
=20
Any full-time or part-time Enron employee who will have a child/children=20
between the ages of six weeks and four years by the opening date of the=20
center will be eligible to utilize the center.

Please review the attachment to learn more about Enron=01,s onsite childcar=
e=20
center.  We are in the process of building a web page dedicated to this=20
important project and hope that it will provide you with frequent updates a=
nd=20
answers to any future questions you may have.  Watch your email for our=20
launch date!  We are excited about this new venture and look forward to the=
=20
center=01,s opening.



Have News to Share?
To post news or events in Enron In Action, please e-mail your information t=
o=20
Greg Grissom (ext. 58741)=20
no later than 12:00 noon the Thursday prior to the next Monday=01,s mailing=
.
