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The Procedure

Bill Hangley sent the following email around the firm, and Michele Hangley did not miss her chance to tease some new associates . . .

Bill's message:

From: Hangley, William T.
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:32 AM
To: attorneys

Subject: EAGLES/COWBOYS: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

We have four tickets available.  You know the procedure.

and Michele's joke:

From: Hangley, Michele D.
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:57 AM
To: David, Gregory B.; Tulante, Sozi P
cc: Hangley, William T.; Boyle, Kathy M.

Subject: FW: EAGLES/COWBOYS: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

As brand new associates, you may not be familiar with the ritual known as "the procedure."  Here it is:

When one of these emails circulates, run as quickly as you can to Bill Hangley’s office.  Once there, you should perform a cheer (of your own composition) that includes the words "Eagles," "HASP," and "Ampersand." 

Tickets are awarded based on promptness, volume, and creativity in cheer lyrics.  Bonus points for costumes and acrobatics.  Group presentations are permitted, up to the number of available tickets.

If Bill Hangley is not in his office, feel free to perform "the procedure" for Kathy Boyle, Bill’s secretary, who is also authorized to judge Hangley Aronchick cheers.  If Bill Hangley is in a meeting, taking a deposition or on the phone, you're in luck: go right in and perform your cheer.  Because we at Hangley Aronchick feel that it is important to share our offbeat, charming ways with those outside the firm, bonus points are also awarded based on the number of firm outsiders who are present to witness your cheer. 

Good luck. 

Michele

PS:  I understand that the Eagles/Cowboys tickets have already been claimed by Tad LeVan (one of the Firm's most creative performers of "the procedure").  Therefore, it is too late for you to get your tickets this time.  There will be more tickets, however, so you can start working on your cheers now.  For inspiration, be sure to ask others in the firm for their best "procedure stories." 

EDITOR'S NOTE: UPDATE!

It turns out that the joke was on Michele.  A marketing representative from another major Philadelphia sports team perused our website, found the above entry, and concluded that Michele must be the person responsible at Hangley Aronchick for season ticket purchases.  She can't get rid of him.