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Step 3: Doing the final selection The easiest method for registering RSVPs is with an online form. This should have a simple URL and let people complete the relevant demographic information as well as their name, address and contact details. You should also provide the option of people calling or SMS’ing in (if they do not have the internet). Another option is to include a mail- in form with the invite, that allows people to post back their RSVP. Once your RSVP period has closed, you should do the random draw. There are a number of different ways to do this. One of the easiest is by using the RAND() function in Microsoft Excel. 145