Annual SAIMC Banquet

October 2003 SAIMC

Thursday 23 October 2003, Sandton Convention Centre, Bill Gallagher Room.

* Time: 19h00.

* Cost is a mere R3000,00 per table of 10.

* Cash bar available.

* Dress code is formal.

Brief outline:

Welcome of guests, dinner in the Bill Gallagher Room, during which Barry Hilton will make a presentation.

We will not be sending out invitations on your behalf. However when you book your table, you will be sent 10 tickets. These can then be personalised and handed to your guests. We obviously need to know names for the overall guest list as soon as possible after they have confirmed their attendance with you.

Please contact Chris Townsend or Gillian Stubbs if you have any queries, and for bookings, at Tel/fax: (011) 888 8332 or e-mail ctr@saimc.org.za

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