{Date} Dear employee: I am pleased to inform you that your merit award for performance over the period February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013, will be ___%. This award will result a new annualized salary of $___. Merit is effective September 1, 2013 and will appear on the October 1 pay statement. All UTSA merit awards are subject to final approval from the Board of Regents. Thank you for your ongoing contribution to UTSA’s success.