SUBJECT: SPENDING GUIDELINES - TRAVEL

Due to budget constraints, the following policies have been established regarding employees travelling on official business.

1. TRANSPORTATION

Hitchhiking in lieu of commercial transport is the preferred choice. Fluorescent safety vests, safety flags (shoulder and butt) and safety cones (fore and aft) will be issued to all employees prior to their departure on company business trips. Bus transportation will be used whenever hitchhiking is not possible. Airline tickets will only be authorized for purchase in extreme circumstances and the lowest fares will be used. For example, if a meeting is scheduled in Montreal, but a lower fare can be obtained by travelling to Sarnia, then the meeting will be relocated to Sarnia.

2. LODGING

All employees are encouraged to stay with relatives, friends or mere acquaintances while on company business. If weather permits, public areas such as parks, roadside rest stops and parking lots should be used for temporary lodging sites. Bridges and tunnels may provide shelter in periods of inclement weather.

3. MEALS

Expenditures for meals will be limited to the absolute minimum. It should be noted that certain grocery chains such as Loblaw's, often provide free samples of promotional items. Entire meals can frequently be consumed in this manner. Travelers should also become familiar with indigenous roots, berries and other protein sources available at their destination. If restaurants must be utilized, travelers should seek establishments offering "all you can eat" salad bars. This will be especially cost effective to employees travelling together, as a single plate can be used to feed an entire group. Employees are also encouraged to bring their own food while on company business. Cans of tuna fish, Spam and Beef-a-roni can be conveniently consumed at your leisure, without the unnecessary bother of heating or other costly preparations.

4. MISCELLANEOUS

All employees are encouraged to employ innovative techniques in our team effort to save corporation dollars. One enterprising individual has already suggested how money can be raised during airport layover periods. In support of this idea, "red caps" will be issued to all employees prior to departure so that they may earn tips for helping other travelers with their luggage during such periods. Small plastic roses will also be made available so that sales may be made as time permits.

We in the budget and results group, thank you in advance for your cooperation in following this policy.

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