[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).«PG» COMPANY ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP Date NameAddressCity, State Zip Dear , You were recommended to us by one of our members whowas impressed with your presentation [August 14 to the WomenEntrepreneurs Organization]. As [program chairman for the Washington PressAssociation], I am inviting you to speak at our [September 1meeting]. We can offer you traveling expenses and a modesthonorarium. The meeting will be a [luncheon format with networkingsocial time at 11:30 a.m., and lunch at noon. Yourpresentation will begin at 12:45 p.m., and last until 1:20p.m.] If you are interested in speaking to our group, pleasecontact me. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, NameTitle
