            [DECLINE OF INFORMAL INVITATION]

General rules:
     
     * Respond promptly.
     * Be appreciative.
     * Explain why you must decline.
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Dear             ,
     Thank you so much for inviting me to [be a member of 
the Computer Fair advisory board], and thank you for 
thinking of me.
     Unfortunately, I have prior commitments during the time 
period you would like me to [participate in planning the 
fair].  I'm sorry I will not be able to help you in this 
worthwhile project.
     Thank you again for thinking of me.  Please keep me in 
mind for another time.
Sincerely,



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