TO:	ALL CLEARING PARTICIPANTS
FROM:	CLIENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT
DATE:	April 27, 2005
SUBJECT:	Automation of CCorp's Main Telephone Number

Effective Wednesday, April 27, 2005, callers dialing CCorp’s main number at (312) 786-5700 will receive the following automated message:

"Thank you for calling The Clearing Corporation’s corporate office. Please listen carefully to the following options as our menu has changed:

If you know your party’s 3-digit extension, please dial it at any time during this message.

- To access a directory by last name, please press 1.

- To speak with the Client Services and Support Group, please press 2.

- To speak to a receptionist, please press 0.

If you do not make a selection, the message will be repeated twice before disconnecting.  If you would prefer to directly contact CSS, a representative can be reached by dialing (312) 786-5718. 

Should you have any questions, please call or e-mail one of the following Client Services and Support Representatives: