Use the writing process to write a letter (limited to one page or less) based on the following:

Sabrina Sparks, a hard-working bank teller, has sent a letter asking that the company create a program to reimburse the tuition and book expenses for employees taking college courses. Although some companies have such a program, First Federal Bank has not felt that it could indulge in such an expensive employee perk. Moreover, the CEO is not convinced that companies see any direct benefit from such programs. Employees improve their educational credentials and skills, but what is to keep them from moving that education and those skill sets to other employers? First Federal has over 200 employees. If even a fraction of them started classes, the company could see a huge bill for the cost of tuition and books. Because the bank is facing stiff competition and its profits are sinking, the expense of such a program makes it out of the question. In addition, it would involve administration – applications, monitoring, and record keeping. It is just too much of a hassle. When employees were hard to hire and retain, companies had to offer employment perks. With a soft economy, however, such inducements are unnecessary.

As director of Human Resources, send an individual response to Sabrina Sparks. The answer is a definite no, but you want to soften the blow and retain the loyalty of this conscientious employee. Sabrina works at one of the regional banks. You work at headquarters. Although you work for the same company, you have never met.

Write an effective, well-organized letter (because you work at different locations and she sent a letter) using the BEBE organizational formula. Your letter should be sent to Sabrina at First Federal Bank, 1865 West Yosemite Drive, Tulsa, OK 10034. Your business letter should be keyed in block format with open punctuation.