Wild@Work Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Oh Deer:  An Environmental Crisis in the Making

Across Texas, the growing population of white-tail deer in urban environments is creating a new challenge. Join Ephraim Dickson, Executive Director of the Armand Bayou Nature Center, for a discussion on the impacts of this important issue and an exploration of possible alternatives.	

When:  Thursday, June 14th, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Where:  EB 5C2

IT'S TIME FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL ENRON/MDA BEACH BOWL, June 15!!!

This Friday, June 15th, come and celebrate with us as we kick-off the 3rd Annual Enron/MDA Beach Bowl benefiting ALS research!  ALS (more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) is a fatal neuromuscular disease which causes progressive muscle weakness and eventually leaves the patient paralyzed.  Help us "strike a blow" against ALS while having lots of fun and winning great prizes!  Call Lindsay Meade at ext. 34551 for more information.  See you at the kick-off!  Come dressed in something Hawaiian and win a prize!

When:  Friday, June 15th, 11:30am-12:30pm  (If you can't be there for the whole hour, don't worry!  Just stop by whenever you can!!)
Where: EB 5C2

Feel free to bring your own lunch.  Fruit, cookies and drinks will be provided!

Find out about Bring Your Child To Work Day, June 29!
The annual Bring Your Child To Work Day is scheduled on Friday, June 29th.

Guidelines for participation:

(1)	Parents MUST stay with their children at all times.  Children will not be allowed to participate without their parent in attendance.
(2)	Participation in the event is with immediate supervisor's permission only.
(3)	Children 6 years and older only.
(4)	Participation is limited to children of Enron or contract employees.
(5)	Each employee participating MUST sign a release waiver and return it with the registration form by Friday, June 22nd.

An email will be distributed this week.  This provide parents with details about the registration process as well as a release waiver.  


Get it While it's Hot! - A Gift From Mervyn's
Mervyn's is extending a 15% discount coupon to Enron employees for Men's and Women's Dockers Casual Businesswear.  If you are interested in this limited time offer (valid until June 30th) please come by the INFOZONE Kiosk in the lobby during lunch on Tuesday, June 12th to pick up your coupon.  Coupons will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis and limit is 2  per employee.

Learn More About Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons
Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons, open to the public and taught by qualified instructors, sponsored by the United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (a non-profit organization), in cooperation with the City of Houston Parks & Recreation Department.  
Classes start on Tuesday, June 5th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the River Oaks Community Center, 3600 Locke Lane (between Weslayan & Buffalo Speedway on Latchmont, one block north of Westheimer).

		$38.00 for a session of 4 weeks (registration first day of class)  If you miss the first class, join us for the second class!
		$30.00 for seniors over 60, and students under 23

Dances will include: Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-cha, Rumba, Swing and Tango
For further information, call Margaret Daffin at ext. 55083

JOIN THE VOICES OF ENRON TO EXPAND YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS!
MAKE NEW FRIENDS!  EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS! ENHANCE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS!  LOSE THE FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING!  HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Enron Building
For more information about The Voices of Enron, contact Melinda Pharms, Vice President of Education, via e-mail at <mpharms@ect.enron.com> or by phone at 713/853-3866 - Internal Extension 33866 or Kathy Willard, Vice President, Membership at kwillar@enron.com <mailto:kwillar@enron.com>, phone No. 713/646-7341 - Internal Extension 67341


Volunteer for the Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Weekends!!!
Kevin Hannon, Boys & Girls Club board member, invites you to join Enron employee John Cote at a Boys & Girls Club summer camp. John and Kevin are looking for commitments from some dedicated ENRON men & women. SPREAD THE WORD - SPOUSES, FRIENDS & OFFICE COLLEAGUES WELCOME - LAST YEAR'S CAMP WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! Details below:

WHAT: 	2nd Annual Houston Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp Weekend with Enron's incredible volunteers!

WHEN:  	Boys Camp
		Friday afternoon (3:00 - 6:00pm), June 22 through Sunday afternoon, June 24 
		--OR--
		Friday afternoon (3:00 - 6:00pm), July 20 through Sunday afternoon, July 22 
		
		Girls Camp
		Friday afternoon (3:00 - 6:00pm), July 6 through Sunday afternoon, July 8
		--OR--
		Friday afternoon (3:00 - 6:00pm), July 13 through Sunday afternoon, July 15

WHERE:	Willis, TX (75 minutes from downtown Houston -- just north of Conroe)

WHO: 	6-8 counselors per camp to chaperone 75 kids (ages 7-16)

HOW: 	Share all sports activities, including canoeing, hiking, fishing, organizing a talent 			show/bonfire/ghost stories, obstacle course, water balloon fights, softball, 				basketball, archery, football, etc.  (Cooking and clean-up covered by the Houston Boys & 		Girls Club staff.)

CONTACT:	John A. Cote at ext. 33830



Volunteers Needed for Bring Your Child to Work Day!

Bring Your Child to Work Day is Friday, June 29

Please email Jennifer Milligan if you are interested in volunteering and indicate your preference for indoor or outdoor activities.




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