Good News Message Scenario 3

Week 6 – Good­News Message Scenario Instructions: Read the scenario below and compose a good­news message following suggestions in this week’s readings. Format the letter using the formatting instructions provided—full block, open punctuation, Calibri, 11­point font, or Times New Roman, 12­point font. As president and owner of a small business that delivers documents and small parcels, you are delighted to respond to an email from Kevin Stamper, director of corporate communications, requesting that the company participate in a cell phone recycling program. In this program, recovered materials can be used to make new products—the cadmium is used to make new batteries, while the nickel and iron are used to make stainless steel products. Cell phones are refurbished and sold when possible, and a portion of the proceeds from the resale of the cell phones could benefit local charities. The program is simple—the company provides prepaid, preaddressed collection boxes. When they are full, you send them to the recycling company. Not only do you think Kevin has a great idea, but it is especially timely during this week, April 6 – 9, National Cell Phone Recycle
Week. You may want to suggest that if Kevin heads up the program for your company, he can help identify which charity to choose. He might also want to release a PR blurb on the company’s efforts to encourage other small businesses to do the same thing. In fact, you’re willing to volunteer your company’s services in collecting phones and delivering them to the local drop centers. Your small business should gain more visibility and goodwill while helping the community. Let Kevin know how much you appreciate his idea.