Invitations- Declining invitation to Speak - 1

Dear Felix,

Your invitation to address the Economic Development Council was very flattering. I would very much like to speak to the group; unfortunately, however, I am program chairman for a CPA association meeting in Nashville the night of May 5. I’ve checked my meeting and travel schedule, and there’s simply no way I can make it back to Delhi by noon on May 6.

I have an alternate suggestion you may want to consider. Aditya Hegde, our senior vice president, could make an excellent presentation on the same subject; you can reach him at 123-3456.

Thank you again for the invitation. Best wishes for an informative meeting.

Regards,
Lydia