                 [INVITATION TO SPEAK]

General rules:
     
     * Compliment speaker on his or her ability.
     * Give the facts about the invitation (when, where, on 
        what topic to speak, and the fee you are prepared to 
        offer).
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Name
Address
City, State Zip


Dear         ,
     You were recommended to us by one of our members who 
was impressed with your presentation [August 14 to the Women 
Entrepreneurs Organization].
     As [program chairman for the Washington Press 
Association], I am inviting you to speak at our [September 1 
meeting].  We can offer you traveling expenses and a modest 
honorarium.
     The meeting will be a [luncheon format with networking 
social time at 11:30 a.m., and lunch at noon.  Your 
presentation will begin at 12:45 p.m., and last until 1:20 
p.m.]
     If you are interested in speaking to our group, please 
contact me.
     We look forward to hearing from you.


Sincerely,



Name
Title
