I think the real problem right now is that until the current crisis is over we need to reduce all calls for cash of any type to only those necessary to make cash today.

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	Ratner, Michael  
Sent:	Tuesday, October 30, 2001 5:20 PM
To:	Hayslett, Rod
Subject:	RE: Training.

I was afraid of that.  However, our cost center would only incur the costs for four people.  Would we have the funds for that?  I assume each cost center, i.e. legal, DC and commercial, would cover their own costs.  I am not sure what the overall costs would be, but I can do a budget if you want.

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	Hayslett, Rod  
Sent:	Tuesday, October 30, 2001 4:28 PM
To:	Ratner, Michael
Subject:	RE: Training.

I think the biggest problem is that where are we going to get the funds for that?

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	Ratner, Michael  
Sent:	Tuesday, October 30, 2001 2:43 PM
To:	Hayslett, Rod
Subject:	Training.

When I was in Calgary, Keith Petersen and I were talking about rates and certificates and he mentioned some seminars that the Omaha people do.  Additionally, we discussed some sites that would provide a variety of things to see.  Below is a possible schedule he sent me. 

What we would provide is a Certificates 101 training and answer questions (1 1/2 Hours), Steve Kirk's group would provide a rates and tariff 101 session that would take a full 2 hours or maybe more, and Tim Kissner would provide a cost of service presentation (how he arrives at a cost of service).  Tim's presentation takes another 1 1/2 hours.  This would take up one day.  Then I could provide the names or help you set up tours of the Redfield Underground storage, a tour of the Ogden compressor station, A tour of the Garner LNG, and possibly a tour of the Farmington Compressor station.  The Ogden station does not have turbine horsepower or electric driven units, but is a major compressor station on our system.  This would take most of two days to cover.  

I mentioned this idea to Eric and Steve and they are both very interested.  Also, Tony Pryor was there and he said Drew would be interested, and I got an e-mail from Nancy Bagot in the DC office wanting to participate.  I realize this could become a lot of people, but it could be a good opportunity for some practical experience and team building.  What do you think?

Cheers,

Michael