Excerpt from letter written by Anna Cunningham, Program Manager for Starbuck's Partner Programs to Holly Stock, Founder & Managing Director, Share A Smile Foundation ^{TM ®} , dated September 13, 2005:

"Dear Ms. Stock:

Thank you for improving the lives of our friends and neighbors in the community. We are pleased to lend a hand to Share A Smile Foundation ^{TM ®}through Starbucks volunteer program, Make Your Mark………

Make Your Mark is Starbucks way of supporting and encouraging our partners' community involvement. Partners are able to choose any eligible non-profit organization that is meaningful to them. The team, comprised of a core of three or more partners and then friends, family and customers, provides hands-on help………

Once again, thank you for your commitment to our community. We're pleased to work side-by-side in your efforts.

Sincerely,

Anna Cunningham
Program Manager, Partner Programs
Corporate Social Responsibility
Starbucks Coffee Company"