Dear Colleagues:

As the festive season winds down it brings to light yet another special milestone that we must plan for.   As many of you are aware, after 36 + years of loyal service our dear friend and colleague Tom has made plans to retire his "Frequency Selection & EMC Shingle" on January 31st, 2011 and passionately pursue interests and matters closer to his heart.

With this grand occasion quickly approaching, I ask that you consider contributing towards the purchase of an appropriate retirement artifact(s) and give consideration to any special farewell messages in the form of cards/e-mails/special gifts that you wish to pass along to Tom.

I ask that you graciously send such contributions and/or considerations by Friday, January 21st to Jeff or myself.

Tom has asked for nothing formal and wishes to simply attend the "usual/casual" lunching outing.  I suspect that this will occur the week of Jan 24th.

Happy New Year to all!

Henry Klain

Director of Operations

Spectrum Management Operations Branch

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications

Industry Canada

Government of Canada

4 January 2011