THE WELCH COMPANY
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111-2496
415 781 5700



January 7, 2000

03 00050 61 00010701




Ms. Debbie Bronis
bronide@oocl.com
Claims Department
OOCL (USA) Inc.
4141 Hacienda Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Subject:   Grand Ideas

Dear Debbie,

Your comment reflects recent discussion of grand ideas that make the world a better place. OOCL's mission and values suggest a work environment where grand ideas get turned into action. Thanks for commenting on Communication Metrics, and for passing along "great ideas."

Sincerely,

Rod

Rod Welch
rowelch@attglobal.net