CONTENTS Membership
24 Recruitment & Retention 25 Top Producers 26 Membership Awards 28 Emoama 29 2017-18 Membership Campaign Programs
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34 Eagle Village 35 God, Flag, & Country 36 Art Contest Winners 39 Sports
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Diabetes Research Center
14 15 Annual drc report
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A Message From Dr. Abel Annual Iowa DRC Report
Grand Aerie Information
04 2017 International Convention 19 GWP Charity 20 2016-17 Financial Report 30 GMP Charity 33 FOE Memorial Foundation vermont grant
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Our Presidents
A message from Grand Worthy President Tom McGrath & Grand Madam President Helen Poehner
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his year, we have set a membership goal of Net Gain +2%. Membership is the driving force behind the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Our organization is proud and vibrant, working every single day to help make our communities better. But in order to stay strong and able, we must continue to replenish our ranks. Inside the pages of the Soar, you’ll read more about where we’ve been and where we’re going. It is our hope that you use this information to help continue to grow our membership and meet our membership goal. Thank you for who you are and what you do for the F.O.E.! Fraternally,
Tom & Helen presidents message
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CONVENTION Grand Worthy President Jerry L. Sullivan surprises Dorey Neilinger, Major Gifts Officer for the Lupus Research Alliance, with a grant for the funds he raised as GWP during the International Convention in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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CONVENTION Grand Rapids was rocking this summer thanks to a slate of entertainers including Phil Vassar, Steve Shaffer (right), Rocky LaPorte, TG Sheppard and Motown-tribute show Hitsville USA featuring tributes to the Supremes, the Temptations and Stevie Wonder (far right).
A week to OVER THE SUMMER, Eagles from all over the United States and Canada arrived to the Amway Grand Hotel and DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the biggest Eagles celebration of the year - the 2017 International Convention. The week was once again filled with countless charitable efforts, a great slate of entertainment, valuable learning, organizational change and the installation of new officers including your new Grand Worthy President Tom McGrath and Grand Madam President Helen Poehner. Charity lies at the center of all Eagle
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activities and Convention was no different, with more than $700,000 in grants awarded and a whopping $19,115.50 raised through a variety of 50/50 drawings. Grants awarded included $160,159.15 raised for GWP Jerry L. Sullivan’s charity Lupus Research Alliance during his year in office, $78,313.31 for GMP Judy Johnson’s project the University of Kansas Eye Center and $28,077.31 for her charity the F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center. Registered attendees filled classrooms inside the Amway Grand to learn more about the duties of Presidents and Trustees, recruiting new members, applying for grants, operating the Member Management System, publicizing their efforts, running a fiscally sound Aerie and more. They were also treated to the unique abilities of future generations of Eagles through the God, Flag & Country Competition and the annual Eagles Talent Show. The Grand Aerie would like to thank all who attended this year’s festivities. Convention is the centerpiece of the Eagles year and we encourage all who are interested to consider joining us July 9-12, 2018 as we invade the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas for another incredible Summer!
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2017 HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY GWP Jerry L. Sullivan presents $210,159.15 in grants to his special charity, the Lupus Research Alliance.
MONDAY NASCAR F.O.E. Racing driver Justin Haley formally initiated as member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles during Aerie Session Opening.
WEDNESDAY Auxiliary Session sets 50/50 record with $2,073 raised during morning raffle.
50/50 RAFFLES SATURDAY DRAWING: $715 SUNDAY DRAWING: $840 SUNDAY SHOW: $1,177.50 MONDAY AERIE SESSION: $1,978 MONDAY AUX. SESSION: $1,095
2017 CHARITY GRANTS
LADIES’ BANQUET: $880
THE MENNINGER FOUNDATION
TUESDAY AERIE SESSION: $1,190
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH
DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$30,000
$60,000
TUESDAY AUX. SESSION: $1,649
$30,000 THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
$30,000
MR. & MRS. BANQUET: $1,915
THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
WED. AERIE SESSION: $1,440
WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER
WED. AUX. SESSION: $2,073 PARADE OF CHAMPIONS: $1,445
ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTH CARE
$30,000 $30,000 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF THE KING’S DAUGHTERS
$30,000 BLANK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
$30,000 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN RESEARCH
$30,000 LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE GWP PROJECT
$50,000 LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE GWP PROJECT
$160,159.15 FOE DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER GMP CHARITY
$30,000
$28,077.31
THURSDAY AUX. SESSION:
SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
U OF KANSAS EYE CENTER GMP PROJECT
$1,612
$30,000
$78,313.31
TOTAL:
MISSOURI HEART INSTITUTE
TOTAL:
$30,000
$706,549.77
THURSDAY AERIE SESSION: $1,106
$19,115.50
DO MORE. THE F.O.E. GIVES BACK 100% OF THE MONEY RAISED BY OUR MEMBERS in the form of charitable grants each year. convention
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AERIE RITUAL RESULTS CLASS
WINNER
SCORE
Team Class B
Puyallup, WA #2308
99.856
Team Class B-3
Ohio Convention Team 1
99.989
Jr. Past Worthy President
Dorland Davis, Wellington, OH #2051
100
Jr. Past Worthy President
Jim Donaldson, Wellington, OH #2051
100
Jr. Past Worthy President
Al Piatt, Grants Pass, OR #2146
100
Jr. Past Worthy President
Doug Lind, Albert Lea, MN #2258
100
Worthy President
Chuck Weber, Casper, WY #306
99.989
Worthy Vice President
John King, Crater Lake, OR #2093
100
Worthy Vice President
Bill Schramm, Wellington, OH #2051
100
Worthy Vice President
Thomas Weaver, Bryan, OH #2233
100
Worthy Chaplain
Ed Campbell, Wellington, OH #2051
100
Worthy Chaplain
Terry Smith, Crawfordsville, IN #1005
100
Worthy Chaplain
Tom Smith, Wellington, OH #2051
100
Worthy Conductor
Jim Ahlers, Idaho Falls, ID #576
100
Worthy Conductor
Bob Wahls, Carlisle, PA #1299
100
Worthy Conductor
Ralph Edwards, Crawfordsville, IN #1005
100
AUXILIARY RITUAL RESULTS CLASS
WINNER
SCORE
Team Class B
Wellington, OH #2051
99.890
Team Class B-3
Calgary, AB #2098
99.197
Team Class A
Muskegon, MI #668
89.077
Class FD
Muskegon, MI #668
90.400
Jr. Past Madam President
Debbie Davis, Wellington, OH #2051
100
Jr. Past Madam President
Zora Griffith, New Carlisle, OH #3491
100
Madam President
Debbie Sharp, New Carlisle, OH #3491
100
Madam Vice President
Doris Bateson, Lawrence, KS #309
100
Madam Chaplain
Tara Florentin, Ottawa, KS #2700
100
Madam Chaplain
Lynn McKee, Osborn, AZ #2843
100
Madam Conductor
Marna Newby, The Dalles, OR #2126
100
GRAND AERIE VS. GRAND AUXILIARY RITUAL RESULTS POSITION
TEAM
SCORE
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Grand Aerie
99.294
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Grand Auxiliary Team 2
98.597
3
Grand Auxiliary Team 1
91.394
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GOD, FLAG, AND COUNTRY
ORATORY COMPETITION
Congratulations to the 1st place winners of the 2017 F.O.E. GF & C Competition!
CONVENTION EVENTS 1
MEMORIAL SERVICE
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F.O.E.’S GOT TALENT!
Talent Show Participants pose for a group picture following the Wednesday night event.
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DARTS
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For the first time, members took part in the International Darts Tournament held during the 2017 Convention. 5
GOD, FLAG, AND COUNTRY
God, Flag & Country participants pose following another great competition.
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10 & 11 GRANT ANDERSON, ND 12 & 13 LIBERTY MENKE, OH 14 & 15 ANNA LITTLE, OH
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LADIES BANQUET
TG Sheppard performs for attendees of the annual Monday night Ladies’ Auxiliary Banquet.
Helping Our Youth T H E F O E & U N I V E R S I T Y O F V E RM O N T M E DI C A L C E N T E R E A C H Y E AR ,
the F.O.E. awards grants at the International Convention to a variety of organizations across the U.S. and Canada who work tirelessly in various areas of medicine to provide aid to the general population. Thanks to the Eagles, individuals in every corner of North America are seeing medical progress like never before.
On August 17, representatives of the Vermont State Fraternal Order of Eagles formally presented the F.O.E.’s International Convention grant for $30,000 to the University of Vermont Medical Center. The University cares for approximately 300 patients each year, covering more than 1,000 visits. Officially certified as an Education Recognition Program (ERP) by the American Diabetes Association, Vermont helps thoroughly educate children who are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and their families. These two-day training sessions with hospital staff are used to teach methods for proper care and maintenance and help set the course for living a healthly life with diabetes. Contributions from the F.O.E. not only help the children of Vermont, but children throughout the world as the progress made by University of Vermont doctors is shared in leading medical journals and beyond. “Vermont may be a tiny state but we are leading the way in redesigning medical education and designing a healthcare plan to keep our citizens healthy,” University hospital representative Ruth Henry said in an email to the Grand Aerie. “Each time I see you all, I’m reminded that our organizations have the same mission... People Helping People.” convention
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NEW ITEMS. NEW DESIGN.
Same Low Prices. Show off your Eagles style with official Fraternal Order of Eagles apparel from the revamped F.O.E. Store. Our recently launched new store front makes it easier than ever to buy quality goods at great prices. From polos and jackets to camping chairs and branded luggage, the FOE Store has everything you need to make your next getaway easier.
Visit foe.com today and click the store tab to explore the re-designed FOE store!
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GRAND RAPIDS M ICH IGAN
CONVENTION T-SHIRTS | $10
KOOZIE | $2
Choose from one of two lightweight, pre-shrunk official 2017 International Convention shirts.
Dress your drink with our official collapsible koozie complete with rubber lining.
Your Official Home for FOE Merchandise
MICRO-FLEECE QUARTER-ZIP | $49.99
LADIES ARDEN FLEECE JACKET | $79.99
This micro fleece pullover is the perfect weight for spring and fall days and features lower pockets and elastic draw cord at the hem.
Keep warm year-round with this Arden fleecelined jacket featuring coil zipper, interior storm flap, upper and lower zipper pockets and interior pocket with velcro closure.
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Diabetes RESEARCH CENTER A Message from Dr. E. Dale Abel
Exciting new research was recently published in the EMBO Journal by FOEDRC Director, Dale Abel. The study suggests that gently stressing muscle metabolism could help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes. The study was carried out on mice where the team found triggering a type of metabolic stress increased levels of a hormone called fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21). The findings showed the animals were completely protected from obesity and diabetes. Interestingly, in the mice which had already started to develop the condition, the hormone reversed the diabetes and helped them return to a normal weight with normal blood sugar levels. In a press release, Dr. Abel was quoted, “There is a biological phenomenon known as hormesis where a little bit of stress can be a good thing,” In other words, “there is probably a sweet spot ‘hormetically’, where creating a little bit of muscle stress diabetes research center
could be of metabolic benefit.” The metabolic stress process involved the team applying genetic engineering to the mice, which reduced levels of a type of protein called OPA1 in the animal’s muscles. Interestingly, the altered mice also were completely protected from the weight gain and glucose intolerance that normally develop in mice as they age or when they eat a high-fat diet. Moreover, the research team showed that reducing OPA1 levels in muscle, after mice had become obese and diabetic, reversed these problems – normalizing body weight and reversing glucose intolerance even though the high fat diet continued. The innovative results of this study are being recognized worldwide. The research was funded in part by grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, both part of the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. Visit the News page at foe.com at the first of every month to read the latest DRC Update from Dr. Abel.
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DEAR BROTHERS & SISTERS OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES: Thank you for your continued support and commitment to diabetes research. Here within The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa, we have been honored to receive recognition far and wide as we build an impressive interdisciplinary team that is producing a strong body of advances in diabetes research. Over the past year, our faculty members have continued to produce high-quality research that is being published in prominent national and international journals. Inside this report and on our website, you can read more about this impactful research by our members. We’re also proud to add more excellent faculty members to our already strong research team. We continue to welcome talented investigators who hail from research universities in California, Virginia, Massachusetts and the Carolinas. The recent months have included the addition of five faculty members with backgrounds in pharmacy, pharmacology and endocrinology and metabolism. In late September, we also proudly installed Dr. Chris Adams as the FOEDRC Chair in Diabetes Research and Dr. Yumi Imai as FOEDRC Professor in Diabetes Research. Last but not least, our center continues to be favored by grant funders. We were proud to receive a perfect score for our submission to the NIH requesting a five-year, $2.02 million training grant. This welcome funding from the National Institutes of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases will be used to advance the training and mentoring of up to six of our fellows in diabetes research. It will deepen our scientific knowledge in untangling the complexities of the mechanisms of diabetes. As always, we welcome your interest in this journey of discovery. We recognize your past efforts to achieve lofty fundraising objectives and your current efforts to stay informed about The FOEDRC’s crucial work. Sincerely,
E. Dale Abel, M.D., Ph.D.
John B. Stokes III Chair in Diabetes Research Director, The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Reseach Center at the University of Iowa
LATEST UPDATES ACCOLADES Leading members of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center team have been honored with national and international recognition over the past year. We applaud their accomplishments and the hard work of all FOEDRC team members! KAMAL RAHMOUNI, PHD
Professor of Pharmacology
In September 2016, Dr. Kamal Rahmouni received the 2016 Paul Korner Award from the International Society of Hypertension in Seoul, Korea. The award recognizes Dr. Rahmouni’s contributions to the understanding of the brain’s role in regulating blood pressure, particularly in individuals with diabetes and obesity.
E. DALE ABEL, MD, PHD FOEDRC Director
In addition to his research about the ways the heart is damaged by diabetes, Dr. Abel is leading the Center by example by presenting in the UI and medical communities about diabetes. He presented “The Cardiovascular System as a Target of Insulin Action” at the 3rd Annual Diabetes Symposium at Indiana University in August 2017. Closer to home, he received the UI Distinguished Mentor Award and will be the keynote speaker of the 2018 UI Presidential Lecture next February.
DARYL GRANNER, MD
FOEDRC Founding Director Emeritus In June, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) presented the 2017 Albert Renold Award for Mentorship and Diabetes Research to Dr. Daryl Granner, our Center’s founding director. “Dr. Granner’s contributions to the mentorship and the development of future diabetes researchers has helped to ensure that bright young minds will continue to make headway in improving the lives of people with diabetes,” said the ADA’s President of Medicine and Science Alvin C. Powers, MD. “He is a stalwart in diabetes research. I am deeply grateful for the groundwork which he laid in putting in place the structure and framework around which the FOEDRC has been built and for his ongoing commitment to our success,” says Dr. Abel.
GRANT AWARDS The problem of age-related muscle weakness and atrophy, which is also common in diabetic individuals, is getting a much closer look thanks to a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This July, Dr. Chris Adams, Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism, received the award to study this problem. His lab’s preliminary studies identified the transcription factor ATF4 in mice, which is the first example of a protein that is required for the loss of skeletal muscle mass, quality, strength and endurance exercise capacity during aging. Mice lacking ATF4 are resistant to age-related muscle weakness and atrophy. CHRISTOPHER M. ADAMS, MD, PHD
Professor of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology and Metabolism Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
In addition, Dr. Wei Bao was awarded a $419,000 grant from the NIH to study new ways to predict the risk of gestational diabetes. Dr. Bao will investigate factors in plasma called microRNAs and their value in predicting gestational diabetes. The project will use plasma samples as well as existing data from the Maternal Fetal Tissue Bank at the University of Iowa. WEI BAO, MD, PHD
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology
PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA FOEDRC investigators have been very active in publishing their research in national and international medical journals. The news of their findings has also been featured on websites such as ScienceDaily.com, Medicalxpress. com and Eurekalert.org. • • • • •
Cell Metabolism Diabetes JCI Insight Nature Cell Biology Nature Medicine
Keep up with FOEDRC headlines and director’s reports by visiting: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/diabetes/news
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YOU FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD John B. Stokes III Chair FOEDRC Director Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center 4312 Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building Iowa City, IA 52242 (319) 384-4684 Email: DRCAdmin@uiowa.edu
To keep up with our progress, be sure to visit medicine.uiowa.edu/diabetes and read the monthly Director’s Reports.
Sheila Baldwin Vice President, Health Sciences Development The University of Iowa Foundation P.O. Box 4550 Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550 (800) 648-6973 / (319) 467-3731 Email: sheila-baldwin@foriowa.edu Alli Ingman Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences Development The University of Iowa Foundation P.O. Box 4550 Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550 (800) 648-6973 / (319) 467-3401 Email: allison.ingman@foriowa.org
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
Diabetes Drug Development THE
Grand Worthy President’s PR O J E C T
Since 2008, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has dedicated itself to the fight against diabetes. Following is taking the Eagles’ efforts a $25 million donation from the F.O.E. to the University of Iowa to fund the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes to fight diabetes to the Research Center, Grand Worthy President Tom McGrath next level by raising money hopes to further those efforts through his special project - Bridge To The Cure. to fund the development McGrath will be raising money to fund the of new drugs to combat development of experimental drugs to help combat diabetes. The goal of the project is to help expedite the diabetes using the research process of getting groundbreaking new medications to progress made by our team the general public in order to combat, and potentially eliminate, the devastating effects of diabetes. at the DRC. By funding the endeavors through this campaign, the Eagles can retain a portion of the royalty rights for any new drugs developed using our research dollars and further continue our end goal of curing diabetes once and for all. G W P T O M M C GRA T H ,
GWP PROJECT
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Learning How Your Money Helps
The Grand Aerie Support You Operating an organization the size of the Fraternal Order of Eagles requires a substantial amount of resources. Those resources are primarily provided through the biannual Per-Capita Tax paid by each Aerie and Auxiliary to the Grand Aerie.
the F.O.E. Charity Foundation and graphs breaking down exactly where the Grand Aerie funds come from, and what that money is used to do for our members. Below each graph will be a breakdown of the various items which make up each category. For example, Travel & Meeting Costs made up 11.81% of the Grand Aerie’s expenses last year. Of that amount, 30% was spent on Convention-related travel while just 11.8% was used for all Board Meeting-related travel throughout the year.
The Per-Capita Tax made up 77.03% of all Grand Aerie income for the 20162017 fraternal year. These funds enable us to provide you with dedicated office support, fund our annual International Convention, support all agent and assignment-related travel and expenses and support all of our internal and external marketing and membership efforts.
The Grand Aerie works hard to ensure your funds are put to good use and we hope the information on the following pages further proves our efforts to help the F.O.E. operate in a logical and efficient manner on your behalf.
On the following pages, you will see totals for all of our received charitable donations, charitable grants issued by accounting
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CHARITY GRANTS
F.O.E. CHARITIES
CHARITY CONTRIBUTIONS
$191,867.00
CHARITY FOUNDATION
$481,824.00
$340,952.00
MAX BAER HEART FUND
$402,411.00
$225,353.00
HANSEN DIABETES FUND
$251,542.00
$461,677.00
ART EHRMANN CANCER FUND
$567,264.00
$135,842.00
DD DUNLAP KIDNEY
$259,440.00
$12,206.00
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
$50,926.00
$549,305.00
DURANTE CHILDREN’S
$504,634.00
$264,509.00
LEW REED SPINAL CORD INJ.
$260,437.00
$302,261.00
BLACKIE FLOYD ALZHEIMER’S
$327,511.00
$104,914.00
GOLDEN AGE/PARKINSON’S
$197,692.00
$82,729.00
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$118,337.00
$222,133.00
HOME
$225,250.00
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DRC
$459,622.00
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EAGLE VILLAGE
$195,415.00
$2,893,748.00
TOTALS
$4,302,305.00
Financials A look ahead to the 2017-2018 fiscal year • The Grand Aerie continues to operate within the budget approved by the delegation. Per-Capita Tax will remain at $6.00 in November 2017. • While we opened the DRC and fulfilled our $25,000,000 commitment to Iowa in 2014, our goal is incomplete. In a previous year, to meet our commitment, the Grand Aerie borrowed $2,100,000 for the Charity Foundation. We must continue to fundraise and pay off the $522,024 balance of this loan to complete our goal. • Membership loss is the major challenge facing the F.O.E. Financially, leadership must construct a plan to fund necessary investment in marketing, programs and training to rejuvenate membership while membership-driven income declines. • The Employees’ Pension Fund no longer exists. The Grand Aerie assumed the liability. Local Aeries were responsible for 77% of the $12,000,000 underfunded Pension Fund when the Grand Aerie assumed liability. That’s $9,240,000 accounting
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the Grand Aerie borrowed on behalf of the Local Aeries to fully fund the Pension Fund, allowing it to be terminated and beneficiaries to be fully paid. • The debt payment of $1,800,000 per year for the Pension Fund loan accounts for almost 22% of the Per Capita tax received per year. This is a fixed amount that will be part of the budget moving forward for several years. If membership revenue continues to decline, this will consume a larger percentage of the budget each year. Operating Expenses have decreased or remained relatively flat for six consecutive years. The increase in the PerCapita Tax rate passed in 2013 is no longer compensating for the loss of membership. Declining membership and paying off the debt are the two greatest obstacles this organization currently faces.
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How is your $12 in Per Capita Tax utilized? The above graphs break down our expenditures for the 2016-2017 fraternal year with explanations of each category below.
3 6.27% INTEREST 668,631
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$
77.03%
PER CAPITA TAX
Interest accumulated by Grand Aerie investments and accounts.
8,209,400
$
Twice each year, Aeries and Auxiliaries pay a per-member tax which serves as the primary generator of funds for Grand Aerie operations. Currently, the Per Capita Tax amount is $6 per-six month period.
4 5.24% MEMBERSHIP FEES
2 8.25%
OTHER
557,982
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The portion of Membership Fees available to the Grand Aerie after the percentage refunded to the State/Provincial Aerie.
5 3.22% CONVENTION PROCEEDS
878,828
$
Supplies sales, store sales, affinity program income, dissolved Aerie returned income, etc. accounting
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$11,459,239 (PCT - $12.00)
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4 14.30% GRAND AERIE WAGES
1 30.06%
OTHER
3,444,847
$
Other: Interest expenses (loans), pension funding. (PCT Breakdown - $3.61)
Grand Aerie Staffing: Total payroll for Grand Aerie employees including department heads. (PCT Breakdown - $1.72)
2 20.12%
MEMB./MARKETING
2,306,089
$
Soar, brochures, convention expenses, membership awards, contests & awards, Membership/Marketing programs, legislative. (PCT Breakdown - $2.41)
5 11.81% TRAVEL + MEETINGS
6 4.45% OPERATING EXPENSES
19.25%
2,205,605
$
Audit fees, legal expenses, licensing & regulations, network & IT, insurance, officer salaries, etc.(PCT Breakdown - $2.31) accounting
1,353,878
$
Conventions & Regional conferences, GWP and GMP travel, board meetings, representative assignments, deputy & agent travel, Incoming Presidents meetings. (PCT Breakdown - $1.42)
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1,638,519
$
510,301
$
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MEMBERSHIP MOTIVATORS The key to a healthy Aerie/Auxiliary is membership. With more than 1,500 locations across the United States and Canada, the F.O.E. is home to many great member-recruiting ideas and Membership Motivators is our way of allowing you to share these great ideas with fellow Eagles. If you’re looking for a fresh and exciting way to bring new life to your Aerie/ Auxiliary, check out our Membership Motivators page. Ideas are broken up into two categories
FOR MORE INFO,
check out our Membership Resources on the Forms & Logos page of the MembersOnly website. The tools included there provide additional insight in how you can help your Aerie/Auxiliary grow!
“Bring In The New” and “Keeping It Lively.” “Bring In The New” is designed to include strategies for drawing new or former members to the Aerie while “Keeping It Lively” includes ideas to excite current members for the purpose of retention. Has your Aerie and Auxiliary come up with a creative way to recruit and retain members? The Grand Aerie would love to hear your ideas and share them with others!
MEMBERSHIP KITS Having a membership drive or event at your Aerie/Auxiliary is one of the BEST ways to grow your membership by signing new members. If you are holding an upcoming event and would like to request the F.O.E. Membership Kit, please contact the Membership Department at least 3 weeks before your event and we will send a variety of materials including Aerie & Auxiliary Applications, a variety of FOE Brochures, apparel, items to raffle off and more. To request a kit, contact the Membership Department at membership@foe.com or by phone at 614-883-2177. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS Over the last few years, the Grand Aerie has been hard at work increasing the slate of membership benefits for Eagle members in good standing. Not only are these benefits a great tool for saving our members money, they also serve as a powerful recruiting tool to help gain new members. Share these benefits with your prospective members and help them understand how the cost savings associated with your membership can save you more than double the annual cost of dues. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to sign new members - share our Benefit information today!
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2 01 6 - 2 017 T O P PR O D U C E R S Top Auxiliary Producers
Top Aerie Producers 413 members
Lake Havasu City, Arizona Auxiliary #4299
281 members
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Aerie #486
404 members
Puyallup, Washington Auxiliary #2308
248 members
Lake Havasu City, Arizona Aerie #4299
394 members
Port Orange, Florida Auxiliary #4089
216 members
New Market, Virginia Aerie #4264
357 members
Massillon, Ohio Auxiliary #190
204 members
Lima, Ohio Aerie #370
348 members
Cape Coral, Florida Auxiliary #3957
177 members
Grand Haven, Michigan Aerie #925
338 members
Grand Haven, Michigan Auxiliary #925
175 members
Cape Coral, Florida Aerie #3957
299 members
Columbus, Indiana Auxiliary #741
159 members
Somerset, Pennsylvania Aerie #1801
271 members
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Auxiliary #486
156 members
Saint Marys, Pennsylvania Aerie #536
269 members
Okahumpka, Florida Auxiliary #4273
153 members
261 members
Whitehall, Michigan Auxiliary #3214
148 members
Burnham, Pennsylvania Aerie #4294
Puyallup, Washington Aerie #2308
Top Individual Aerie Producers
Top Individual Auxiliary Producers
Kim Smith Jeannette, Pennsylvania #844
121 members
Dixie Berry Coshocton, Ohio #761
71 members
Racheal Windham Cle Elum, Washington #649
117 members
Vivian “Woody” Bledsaw Beatrice, Nebraska #531
59 members
Michael Jordan Plymouth, Pennsylvania #546
111 members
Phyllis Rider Cape Coral, Florida #3957
52 members
Jeff Bercier Rugby, North Dakota #3834
105 members
Helen Conklin Yuma, Arizona #398
47 members
Marty Newton Port Charlotte, Florida #3296
104 members
Christine Miller Wellington, Ohio #2051
46 members
Bonnie Kline Bellefonte, Pennsylvania #4320
93 members
Janice Shirey Sligo, Pennsylvania #3807
42 members
Jeffrey Cunningham Englewood, Florida #3885
92 members
Kathy Johnson Columbus, Indiana #741
42 members
Tim Tabor Hillsboro, Ohio #1161
90 members
Carole P. Eppley Gettysburg, Pennsylvania #1562
40 members
Ronald Lane Cape Coral, Florida #3957
88 members
Lenny Zuchegno Massillon, Ohio #2370
40 members
Kerri Walsh Kirkland, Washington
86 members
Sherri L. Dennis Granite Falls, Washington #3358
40 members
Renee Sullivan Fredericksburg, Virginia #4123
40 members
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Grand Worthy President’s Shirt
Backpack w/ bottle, USB flashlight and multi-tool
Choice of Gas or Charcoal Grill (both include case with built in cooler & grill tools)
– or – Grand Worthy President’s Jacket
– or – Fusion Chair
For every new or re-enrolled member, you will receive one entry into a drawing for $10,000 at the 2018 International Convention. In addition, for each re-enrolled member you sign, you will receive a chance to win a $5,000 prize during a pair of re-enrollment contests held June 1 - November 30 and December 1 - May 31.
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Grand Madam President Awards 2017 - 2018
1 Member - Entry into Prize Giveaways at the 2018 Convention! In Dallas, Helen will award $100 on Monday, $300 on Tuesday, $500 on Wednesday and a special giveaway of an all-inclusive 3 to 5 day cruise on Thursday! Entries will be awarded for each member signed.
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Collapsible Jug 37� Folding Travel Umbrella All-Purpose Hot/Cold Wrap
Stationary Kit Wine Bottle Holder Unisex Watch
Mini Fridge Cooler/Warmer BBQ Grill & 3pc. Tool Set Fusion Chair
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Every member owes a member annually. As Eagles, we pride ourselves on the impact we make each and every day on communities across the United States and Canada. Help make our impact even greater by encouraging someone you know to be a part of something truly special – The Fraternal Order of Eagles. If each member signs one new member annually, it won’t be long before everyone knows what it means
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Membership is the lifeblood of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Grand Worthy President Tom McGrath and Grand Madam President Helen Poehner asking all members to do their part during the 2017-2018 year by signing up new and re-enrolled members to help us reach an annual goal of Net Gain plus 2%. Do your part. Sign up a member today! membership
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Honor Flight THE
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GMP CHARITY 2017-18 GMP Helen Poehner is also raising money for the M. “Blackie” Floyd Alzheimer’s Fund.
Many brave American veterans lack the funds to visit our nation’s capital to witness the memorials honoring those who served and their counterparts who lost their lives in the wars in which they valiantly served. Grand Madam President Helen Poehner, in partnership with Honor Flight Tri-State, is raising money throughout her year to help give veterans in her home region the experience they deserve. The trips come at no cost to the veterans and include airfare, a bus tour, an Honor Flight Tri-State signature t-shirt, name badge souvenir, three meals and an assigned guardian (if they do not have a family member joining them) for the one-day trip. Veterans of World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War who are aged 65 or older and served either stateside or overseas are eligible for the program. Those who would like to make a donation to help make these dreams a reality may do so by sending a donation payable to the F.O.E. Charity Foundation with GMP Honor Flight noted in the memo line to the Grand Aerie at 1623 Gateway Circle South, Grove City, OH 43123. Helen will present the total donations at the end of her year to help pay for Veterans to experience Honor Flight.
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Nominate An Eagle For Grand Aerie Hall of Fame
States and Provinces are encouraged to submit their nominees for the Grand Aerie Hall of Fame by January 6. Please note that all Humanitarian, Sports and Entertainment nominations are exempt from the first two items listed below, however the final three requirements still apply. The following are required for all submitted nominations:
• Must be a member of the Grand Aerie. • Have 20 consecutive years of membership. • Active at the Grand Aerie level. • Each State/Province limited to one submission per year. • Nomination documents shall be certified under the Signature of the State/Provincial Worthy President and the signature and seal of the State Provincial Secretary.
GAO Gloria Williams & 2017 HOF Recipient PGMP Pat Morton
Grand Auxiliary Accepting Alta Browning Smith Award & Hall Of Fame Nominees The Alta Browning Smith and Hall of Fame Awards are prestigious honors presented at the International Convention each year. A recipient is chosen each year for the Alta Browning Smith Award by the Grand Madam President. This form or one in story form should be submitted by the State/Provincial Auxiliary after a sister has been approved on the floor by the State/Provincial Auxiliary Membership. The form should be sent to the Grand Madam President’s address listed on the form, no later than December 1st each year. The Grand Madam President looks at both dedication and service within the Fraternal Order of Eagles as well as within her community. Please include as much information as possible to assist the Grand Madam President in making her decision. Hall of fame
The Grand Auxiliary Hall of Fame Awards are presented each year during the Ladies Auxiliary Member’s Banquet. The recipients will receive a plaque and their name will be engraved on the plaques located in the Grand Aerie and Auxiliary Headquarters on the Hall of Fame wall. Application forms for nominees of the Hall of Fame Awards must also be received by December 1st each year. However, the recipients are chosen at the February Board Meeting by the Grand Auxiliary Trustees. Again, please provide as much information as possible on the sister you are nominating. Neither forms are held over on a year-toyear basis. Any rejected forms from previous years will need to be resubmitted.
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Keep Compliant By Following These Simple Steps
Compliance is the key to maintaining a healthy Aerie and Auxiliary. To ensure you’re in full compliance with the Grand Aerie, make sure your Aerie/Auxiliary has submitted the following to the Grand Aerie Compliance Department. •Entire policy for General Liability Insurance for Aerie & Auxiliary with the Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles named as Additionally Insured. Auxiliary must be policy holder on either the Aerie policy or on their own policy. •Bond or Employee Dishonesty coverage within your policy. •Liquor Liability Insurance •Signed 2017 Affiliation Agreement •990 filed for Fraternal Year ending on May 31, 2017. If an extension is filed, deadline is April 15, 2018. The extension must be submitted to the Grand Aerie Compliance Department. •Per Capita Tax, Membership Fees, Supplies Invoices and Dues Reminders Invoices paid in full to date. • Auditor & Treasurer Reports
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, CONTACT COMPLIANCE@FOE.COM OR CALL 614-883-2216. compliance
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The Fraternal Order of Eagles
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION J
SPREAD THE WORD Our Memorial Foundation is the central benefit of being a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles – that’s why we’ve created the Memorial Foundation brochure to showcase the incredible protection available to everyone simply by joining the Eagles! Order a pack of brochures today and reach out to a friend or drop one off at a local police station or fire station in your area. Educate the servicemen and women in your community of the protection offered to their children should they become an Eagle.
oining the Fraternal Order of Eagles means you belong to a family of more than 700,000 brothers and sisters across the United States and Canada, ready to lend a helping hand when times are tough. Nothing displays that sense of family more than the Fraternal Order of Eagles Memorial Foundation. Created during World War II, the Memorial Foundation provides health and education benefits to the children, including those legally adopted and stepchildren, of members who die while serving their country or while at work. Your children will have access to educational grants, medical benefits, dental benefits, optical care, psychiatric care and hospitalization. All you need to do to gain this one-of-a-kind protection through the Memorial Foundation is be a member of the F.O.E. in good standing. Since its founding in 1944, the Memorial Foundation has provided nearly $4 million in aid to more than 3,000 children. Your family is our family and we’re proud to offer this exclusive protection to all Eagles through the Memorial Foundation.
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WHILE ON THE JOB
Have Some Fun in The Sun! Reserve your place at Eagle Village Today
BEACHES LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM EAGLE VILLAGE
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PRIVATE LIGHTED PATHS FOR WALKING OR BIKE RIDES
Eagle Village is a beautiful, private community for senior members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, located in Bradenton, Fla., just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll feel right at home thanks to Eagle Village’s beautiful town hall facility and recreation center, lighted walking path and outdoor recreation area, including a pool and shuffleboard courts. To find out more about how you can become a resident or rent a fully-equipped model cottage for a nominal donation up to two weeks per-year, contact the Eagle Village staff. Make a donation to Eagle Village today of $1,000 or more and you’ll receive naming rights to one of our cottages!
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OR ATORY COMPE TITION
TEACHING THE VALUE OF PRIDE AND FAITH TO OUR YOUTH SINCE 1967. Each year, children from across the United States and Canada inspire the masses through our God, Flag & Country International Oratory Competition. Youth ages 10-15 create original three-minute speeches centered around what God, flag and/or country means to them and perform on various levels for a chance to participate God, Flag & Country
in the International Finals, held annually at the F.O.E.’s International Convention. Show your community youth the value of public speaking by getting involved in God, Flag & Country. To see this year’s international finalists perform, visit the God, Flag & Country page at www.foe.com.
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CHILDRENS ART CONTEST 2017 WINNERS Kayla Mosser, Grand Prize
Roseau 5th Grader Takes First Prize The 2017 Children’s Art Contest has come to a close and after sorting through hundreds of entries from across the U.S. and Canada, 5th Grade student Kayla Mosser sponsored by Roseau, Minnesota #3882, was awarded the Grand Prize for a unique representation of her favorite thing – Being Creative. Kayla Placed second in last year's competition amongst 4th graders and takes the grand prize in this year's contest for her depiction of the many ways she enjoys being creative. For her work, Kayla will receive $500. Individual first place winners will receive $200 each, with second place winners receiving $100, third place winners receiving $75 and fourth place winners receiving $50. We would like to thank all the Aeries and Auxiliaries who helped sponsor this year’s participants and to all the children who provided such great work. Below is a list of this year’s winners and the Aeries/Auxiliaries that sponsored them. You can view each winning submission by clicking the names below. ART CONTEST
Ty Fiscus, First Place, 3rd Grade
Grace Otto, First Place, 5th Grade
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Roseau, Minnesota #3882
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Ty Fiscus
Ethan Hunt
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4TH PLACE
St. Mary’s, Georgia #4379
Morris, Minnesota #620
Sunnyslope, Arizona #2957
Brooksville, Pennsylvania #983
Emma Bellanger
Joseph Shoonover
4TH GRADE 1ST PLACE
Braydon Smith
St. Mary’s, Georgia #4379 2ND PLACE
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Grace Otto
Emily Adams
Roseau, Minnesota #3882
Indiana, Pennsylvania #1468
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Seth Feuchtenberger
Samantha Butler
Brieann Burns
3RD PLACE
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Morris, Minnesota #620
Lexington Nilson
Sunnyslope, Arizona #2957
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Rishard Clark
Valley City, North Dakota #2192
Roseau, Minnesota #3882
Wayne, Nebraska #3757
Kisa Gavac
Donna Prior
New Westminster, British Columbia #20
St. Mary’s, Georgia #4379
4TH PLACE
Chelsea Urbano
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Christian Ramirez
Valley City, North Dakota #2192
New Westminster, British Columbia #20
View all of our winning works or find out how you can participate in the 2018 Children’s Art Contest online at www.foe.com.
Brayden Smith, First Place, 4th Grade
Emily Adams, First Place, 6th Grade PROGRAMS Art contest
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We’re looking for the best Aerie/Auxiliary bulletins from across the United States and Canada to enter the 2018 Grand Aerie Bulletin Contest. Choose your best bulletin (print or electronic) from the months of September, October or November, and submit it with a completed entry form to the Grand Aerie Marketing Department by January 19, 2018, for consideration. Winners will be announced on March 1, 2018, and will receive plaques commemorating their achievement to be presented at their respective State/Provincial Conventions. Showcase how your Aerie/Auxiliary communicates by entering this year’s contest. To download the official entry form, visit the Bulletin Contest page at www.foe.com.
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SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
YOUR CHANCE TO COMPETE AGAINST FELLOW EAGLES Unleash your competitive side in the spirit of fraternalism by participating in one of our many International Sports Tournaments. A variety of offerings are available throughout the year showcasing the finest Eagles competitors in golf, horseshoes, darts, bowling, softball and more.
Winter Horseshoes
February 16-18, Deer Valley, Arizona #3871
Darts
July, Dallas, Texas - 2018 International Convention
The Grand Aerie is currently accepting bids on the following 2018 tournaments: Men’s Bowling - Women’s Bowling - Summer Horseshoes Pool - Softball - Golf
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPORTS PROGRAMS AT WWW.FOE.COM Sports
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PROVIDING THE TOOLS IT TAKES
TO BE SUCCESSFUL Help your Aerie or Auxiliary flourish by taking advantage of the great resources available to you through the Grand Aerie Supply Department. From Constitutions & Statutes to Ritual books and dues receipt cards, our Supply Department has the items necessary to make sure you continue to reach your full potential.
Educational tools that will guide your Aerie to success.
AERIE DIRECTORIES | $3
CONSTITUTION & STATUTES | $6
Purchase a copy of our most recent Aerie & Auxiliary Directory before your next road trip and visit some of our nearly 1,500 locations across the United States and Canada.
In late 2017, the Grand Aerie will begin selling copies of the brand new 2017 revised Grand Aerie Constitution & Statutes and Rules & Regulations.
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WHO WE ARE For 119 years, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has played a pivotal role in communities everywhere, influencing major legislation and donating to a variety of great causes. Find out more about what we do and the benefits available to those who join with this great signature F.O.E. brochure.
BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT IN LIMITED QUANTITY
AT NO CHARGE. (Shipping & Handling still applies).
Promotional tools that will help to increase your membership.
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
Compliance Guide
T H E F R AT E R N A L O R D E R O F E A G L E S
COMPLIANCE BROCHURE
WELCOME BROCHURE
Find out more about how you can ensure your Aerie or Auxiliary stays in compliance with the Grand Aerie with this new all-inclusive guide.
Provide your new members with this all-inclusive guide to what they can expect now that they’re officially an Eagle!
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Give Back To Our Charities Through AmazonSmile
The Fraternal Order of Eagles and AmazonSmile are working together to help you make the most of your online shopping by benefiting those who need it most. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates a portion of your purchase price to one of the following F.O.E. charitable entities: - F.O.E. Charity Foundation - Memorial Foundation - Eagle Village To start making your purchases count, visit the Donate page at foe.com and click the link for one of the F.O.E.’s charitable entities. The link will take you to a special version of the Amazon homepage to ensure your purchase benefits our cause.
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THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
DALLAS 2018 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
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