Rick -- following are the guidelines published for PAA's and an attached request form.  Please complete the request and return the form to me.  PAA checks are processed off-cycle, so the following are the dates when a check could be available:

Tuesday, September 4  (request needed by 8/29)
Monday, September 17 (request needed by 9/12)

The PAA guidelines published by Mary Joyce's department in January for 2001 state:
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Monetary/Non-Monetary awards may be given to recognize an individual or team for:

? Innovation or creativity resulting in reduced risk, improved processes and efficiencies or cost savings.
? Extraordinary efforts by an individual or team on a project.
? Demonstrating initiative in finding solutions and resolving problems.
? Efforts instrumental in encouraging superior teamwork within groups and / or across functional areas.
? Completion of "additional" job duties, temporarily assigned during a transitional period.
? Overcoming unusual obstacles or time constraints to complete special projects.

PAA recommendations should be based upon the suggested award guidelines established below:

?	$50 - $400 - Narrow organization impact
?	$400 - $1,000 - Moderate organization impact
?	$1,000 - $2,000 - High organization impact

 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks.
Jo Ann