Sample Reference Letter For A Board Application

This letter is an example of a good format for a reference in a Coop Board Application.

Board of Directors
123 Main Street Owners Corp.
123 Main Street
New York, NY 10021

March 12, 2007

Members of the Board:

In reference to the purchase application of John and/or Mary Smith, I am pleased to offer my endorsement.

1. Employment reference to include: applicant’s job title, length of employment, current salary, bonus/commission information when relevant, continued employment prospects with firm, and brief overview of career trajectory, i.e. promotions (when relevant)and Human Resources contact information. Close with signature line, name & job title, and telephone number.

2. Bank/Financial Reference to include: length of relationship with bank/investment firm, types of accounts with account numbers, current market value or account balances as of date of letter, and a statement verifying applicant’s responsible history as related to the accounts. Include contact information for further questions. Close with signature line, name & job title and telephone number.

3. Business Reference to include: nature of relationship, length of relationship, and any supporting information that puts the applicant in a relevant and positive light. Close with a signature line, name & job title and telephone number.

4. Landlord References to include: length of residency, rent amount, and a supporting statement that rent and related expenses were paid in a timely manner. Ideally it should include a statement from the landlord that the duration of tenancy passed without noteworthy incident. Include contact information for further questions. Close with signature line, name & job title and telephone number.


5. Personal References to include: nature of relationship (alumni, charity work, neighbor, friend, etc.) and length of relationship. Personal references should be solid and substantial letters of three to five paragraphs.

Sincerely,


_____________________________
Jane Doe
321 Oak Street
New York, NY 10021
(212)555-1212