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2007-2008 Voter Rights/Registration Packet

Sample Invitation Letter

DATE

The Hon. _________
US House of Representatives
_________________ House Office Building
Washington, DC 20015

Dear Representative ________:

Thank you for considering participating in the (COORDINATION COMMITTEE NAME) educational public forum and reception on housing and homelessness issues, which will be held on (DATE). As I discussed with (NAME OF PHONE CONTACT) of your staff on (DATE), both you and (OTHER MEMBERS/CANDIDATES NAMES) have been invited to respond to a panel of community experts on housing and homelessness issues facing (COMMUNITY NAME).

I have enclosed a copy of the agenda and ground rules for the event.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (YOUR PHONE NUMBER). If I do not hear from you by (ONE WEEK AFTER THE DATE OF THE LETTER), I will give your office a call.

We are looking forward to your participation in our event.

Sincerely,

(YOUR NAME)
(COORDINATING COMMITTEE NAME)

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