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Dear [Supervisor]:

I [We] would like to attend ACGI Software’s Knowledge Days 2018 users conference, May 6-8, in Baltimore, MD. “KDays” provides two and a half days of education and product-specific training with experts, interaction with the users community, and insight to features on ACGI’s product roadmap to enhance our productivity, member engagement, and operating results.

KDays is a highly cost-effective way to ensure that [Your Organization] is getting the most from our technology investment. KDays programming will provide:

·  More than 40 sessions across four tracks, led by ACGI’s staff, customers and resource partners.

·  10 potential CAE credit-earning sessions.

·  A variety of training courses included in the registration fee, saving us time and money.

·  ACGI Resource Partners expo where we’ll learn about the variety of the many solutions integrated with ACGI’s system platform.

·  General sessions led by customers and ACGI’s leadership team, including an overview of the product roadmap.

·  Representation of our organization in the ACGI Users Group (AUG) community.

·  Most meals and evening events included with registration.

The agenda for KDays 2018 will cover several education topics for a variety system functions, including reporting and business intelligence, membership, meetings and events, credentialing, technology, and marketing and communications, and many more.

As you review my request, please consider the positive impact of advanced skills and knowledge of industry best practices learned at KDays and help us to address:

·  [list 3-5 projects or initiatives]

Here is an approximate breakdown of conference costs to attend KDays 2018:

·  Airfare: $ xxx

·  Transportation: $ 70

·  Hotel: 2 or 3 nights at KDays rate $179 (taxes/fees not included) $600

·  Meals: (most meals included in registration fee) $50

·  Conference registration fee: $xxx

The total cost investment associated with attending the users conference: $xxx.

We can get the best discounts, depending on when we register and how many people we are able to send to the conference. If we register soon, we’ll get the Early Bird Discount pricing, and if we can send two or more staff to represent [name of association/company], the price per person goes down significantly. Here is a breakdown of registration pricing:

Early Bird (6/20/17-10/31/17) Advanced (11/1/17-2/28/18) Standard/Onsite (2/28/18-Conference)

$749 1st registrant $789 1st registrant $849 1st registrant

$629 2nd registrant $675 2nd registrant $739 2nd registrant

$575 3rd + registrants $625 3rd + registrants $675 3rd + registrants

ACGI has also negotiated an amazing discounted rate at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. But their room block will definitely sell out. Therefore, I appreciate your prompt response to my request. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

[ Name]

[ Title]