I have two issues:

1st when using a workflow to create a to-do item, I cant specify a unique name. I realize I cant get around this, which Is why I have another problem.

2nd when using workflow to create a list item that Is a task, the task does not notify the person of the task that has been created for them.

With those being my two problems, which would be the easiest:

Add code to the list to email the person who needs to be notified of the task?

How can I leverage the automatic email notification that is added by the to-do item in the default choices from the workflow sharepoint list.