american express status - update as you are aware , the corporate american express credit cards have been cancelled , effective december 4 , 2001 . we are working with american express to establish new contracts for ets employees . this will allow for reinstatement of service and a requirement for issuance of new cards . we are expecting an answer from american express on december 14 , 2001 . until advised , please limit travel and entertainment expenses . if you are required to travel on business , you will need to use your personal credit cards or cash and submit your expenses through the xms expense account system at : https : / / expensexms . enron . com / ewp / . if the use of a personal credit card to cover your travel needs is not an option , cash advances can be approved by your immediate supervisor , and processed through your local administrative team . in houston , all cash advance requests , after obtaining proper approval , should be routed to carolyn centilli for processing . we will continue to update you of program changes as we continue to work with american express . if you have questions , please call mary ann johnson - 713 - 345 - 5278 or bruce martin - 713 - 345 - 6527 . morris a . brassfield 3 ac 3285 senior director enron transportation services work : ( 713 ) 646 - 7006 cell : ( 713 ) 503 - 1409 pager : ( 877 ) 701 - 9516