}//verifyMember

        // Generates a provider directory and sends it to provider by email
        private void receiveDirectory()
        {
            try
            {
                //generate the report
                ServiceReportGenerator generator = new ServiceReportGenerator();
                ProviderDirectory      theReport = generator.getReport();

                //Send directory by email to the provider
                theReport.sendByEmail(theProvider.getName() + " Provider Directory");

                //Display success confirmation on provider terminal
                ui.message("Your directory has been sent to you by email");
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                //occurs if the file cannot be created
                ui.errorMessage(ex.Message);
            }
        }//receiveDirectory