also regarding deals, yes we have some interesting things going on, we can
talk about that too. Some development, some new technology type Venture
capital stuff, and small acquisition efforts.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Benjamin.Rogers@enron.com>
To: <charles@capstoneenergy.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 6:25 PM


> Charlie:
>      It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday afternoon at the Columbia
> Business School information session.  As you probably noticed through my
> enthusiasm, I really enjoy working in the energy-finance industry,
> especially with Enron.  Working in this sector, at this time, has created
> many new opportunities.  I am interested in talking with you to see if we
> can do some type of transaction with you guys.  It sounds like you have a
> lot going in areas that we might be interested in.  If you could send me a
> business proposal or summary of what your doing, that would be helpful.
>
>      With regards to Columbia Business School, I applied last year and did
> not get in due to my GMAT score.  I decided to take a graduate level
> finance class this summer, which I received an A.  I am currently taking
> another graduate finance class this semester.  I am also retaking the
GMAT,
> with the hopes of increasing my quantitative score.
>      Last year, I was asked back for an interview, which I felt was a good
> sign.  I heard from one of my recommenders that the only thing that I
> needed to improve on was my GMAT score.  Recently, I wrote a brief letter
> to the Dean of Admissions, Linda Meehan, informing her of my recent
actions
> as well as my continued interest with Columbia.  I hope that these actions
> will help me get into Columbia this year.  My desire to go to Columbia,
> stems from their network, location, reputation and curriculum.  Since
> growing up in Pelham,  it would be nice to get back to New York for a
> little while.
>      As you can see, my desire to go to Columbia is very strong.  I hope
> this brief e-mail has provided some insight into what I'm doing to get
into
> Columbia.  I hope we can meet for lunch sometime soon either up in the
> Woodlands or downtown.  Again, thank you for your interest and I look
> forward to talking with you about Columbia and future energy transactions.
> Regards,
>
> Ben Rogers
>