Individuals at work may be required to create a memo to communicate with fellow employees or managers. A memo is like a business letter, but less formal. 1. Choose two scenarios below. 2. Create and write a memo for each of the two scenarios. 3. Edit the memos for layout, sentence structure, and spelling. 4. Complete the final copy of each memo. Scenario #1: You work as a clerk in the personnel department. For the past six years you have taken your vacation in the usual summer months, This year, however, your sister is getting married and you will need to travel out of town and would like to take your two week vacation in October. You are aware that vacation leave is not normally granted at this time of year, but feel your reasons are valid. Write a memo to your unit head, Mr. Roberts, to inform him of your situation and request your vacation for October. Scenario #2 You are the Training Coordinator. You have been asked to make arrangements for a half-day seminar at the Conference Center. The seminar is for 25 Division Chiefs from various departments. Write a memo to the director of the Conference Centre, Mary-Ann Downs, making arrangements for space, tables, audio-visual equipment, and refreshments. Scenario # 3 You are employed in the accounting department for a large company. Your department paper shredder has been causing problems because it gets used so much. Write a memo to the purchasing manager explaining the problem and requesting the purchase of a new, larger capacity paper shredder. Provide a rationale for the expenses.