Yes, I've resorted to this.

I got an invitation today to attend the All University Supper on Friday, 20 May 2005 at 7:30pm. They'll be doing some stuff including handing some awards to some old people and yada yada. Anyway, it's a free meal, and I'm allowed to bring a guest. Thing is, they need a name and I have to RSVP both of us by 29 April. So, if you're interested let me know and I'll follow up with you on it. But please: no hard feelings for anybody. Especially me when I get no responses.