32-5 Congratulating a New Member of the Twenty-Five-Year Club

Situation:

Robbins Metals Corporation honors employees who have worked for the company for 25 years by inducting them into its Twenty-Five-Year Club. It's a gala occasion, held in a hotel ballroom, at which inductees are presented with an engraved silver bowl. Just as soon as an employee's eligibility is announced--prior to the dinner and induction ceremonies--the president writes a letter of congratulation to honor the employee and express appreciation for loyal service.

 

The Letter:

Dear Sidney:

I consider it a distinct privilege to congratulate you on the completion of 25 years at Robbins Metal Corporation and to invite you to become a member of the Twenty-Five-Year Club.

As far as I'm concerned, there is no group as important, for it is they who have contributed the most to our growth and our good name. I hope you look back on those years with great satisfaction and pride. It's a grand achievement, and I want you to know how much I personally appreciate your loyalty and confidence.

Shortly you will receive an invitation to the annual Twenty-Five-Year Club Dinner at which you will be formally inducted. I look forward to seeing you there and congratulating you in person on becoming a member of this very exclusive group.

Sincerely,