Write an email to request the startups to fill out the survey for you. Your email should be clear and efficient. The startups should be aware of the overall plan of the program, as well as understand why filling out the survey is necessary. Remember that you are not their manager, but a coordinator of a community, therefore you cannot directly give them authoritative command.
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Formatting a Direct Request Letter-Block Style
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Paradigm Communication Solutions 1909 Avenue of the Stars, Seventh Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: 310-391-8901 Fax: 310-391-7893
Dateline
September 8, 2016
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Ms. Bridget Rosales, Manager Meeting and Events Department The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Dear Ms. Rosales
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Subject: Need Information on Group Scheduling for March 20-March 26
Can The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino provide meeting rooms and accommodations for about 250 PCS sales representatives from March 20 through March 24?
Your hotel received strong recommendations because of its excellent resort and conference facilities. Our spring sales conference is scheduled for next March, and I am collecting information for our planning committee. Will you please answer these additional questions regarding The Venetian?
Does the hotel have a banquet room that can seat 250 plus four smaller rooms?
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What computer facilities are available for electronic presentations? What is the nearest airport, and do you provide transportation to and from it?
Do you have special room rates for groups at this time of the year?
Answers to these questions and any other information you can provide will help us decide which conference facility to choose. Your response before September 18.
Complimentary close-
Sincerely yours,
Richard M. Mahar, Associate Corporate Travel Department
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Start the date 2 inches from the top or 1 blank line below the letterhead, whichever position is lower. For block style, begin all lines at the left margin. Leave side margins of 1 to 1.5 inches depending on the length of the letter and font size. Single-space the body and double-space between paragraphs. Use left, not right, justification. Place the title of the receiver wherever it best balances the inside address. Place the title of the author wherever it best balances the closing lines.
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