Appendix 14: Expert Breakfast Invitation Template

The following is a suggested email invitation for an Expert Breakfast speaker. Feel free to amend where appropriate.

Dear TITLE LASTNAME

My name is FIRSTNAME LASTNAME and I am a College Leader at St Margaret’s College at the University of Otago. On behalf of the Head of College and our Members, I would like to extend to you an invitation to be our guest at one of our Expert Breakfasts scheduled for 7.30 am on Wednesday, DATE MONTH.

Expert Breakfasts are a special feature of St Margaret's College and are a great way for our Members to meet some fascinating people and broaden thoughts on career paths.

Members will be interested in knowing something about the work that you do and your journey to getting to where you are now. Regarding format, some guests prefer to give an informal talk for about twenty to thirty minutes followed by a questions and answer session, while other guests engage the students in dialogue for most of the hour. We are very flexible and are happy to do whatever is most comfortable for you.

Attendance at breakfast is limited to around 16 students, as well as our Librarian, Dr John Cross, and myself. Breakfast is self-service, with a continental and cooked breakfast available. We begin at 7.30 am and end promptly at 8.30 am due to classes, although you and Members are welcome to continue chatting informally afterwards for as long as you are willing.

I would be grateful if you could confirm by return email whether you are able to be our Expert Breakfast guest.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.

Kind regards

FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
College Leader
St Margaret's College
333 Leith Street
North Dunedin
Mobile: NUMBER