All Discussions Tagged 'advocacy' - The Chainlink2024-03-28T09:06:18Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=advocacy&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPart-time Development Manager for Ride Illinoistag:thechainlink.org,2016-02-23:2211490:Topic:9712222016-02-23T18:30:55.105ZTania Sebastianhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TaniaSebastian
<p><strong><a href="http://rideillinois.org" target="_blank">Ride Illinois</a></strong>, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization, is seeking a part-time, home-based Development Manager (20 – 25 hours per week) to help drive its fundraising efforts during an exciting period of organizational growth. Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, the Development Manager will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan with goals of increasing and stewarding…</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://rideillinois.org" target="_blank">Ride Illinois</a></strong>, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization, is seeking a part-time, home-based Development Manager (20 – 25 hours per week) to help drive its fundraising efforts during an exciting period of organizational growth. Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, the Development Manager will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan with goals of increasing and stewarding membership, individual giving, corporate sponsorship, and support from foundations and other sources. As a new position within Ride Illinois, the Development Manager will have the opportunity to recommend changes to existing resource plans and implement new strategies to achieve fundraising goals.</p>
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<p><strong>Ride Illinois is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed candidate with excellent writing and organization skills to handle the following responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Membership and Individual Giving</strong></p>
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<li>Manage two annual membership campaigns (direct mail and online) from planning through fulfillment, creating messaging and materials, and implementing strategies to significantly grow and strengthen the organization’s membership and individual giving.</li>
<li>Collaborate with staff to develop print, digital, and social media content to support fundraising activities.</li>
<li>Manage the stewardship of all gifts, including managing donor and member data in database, and donor and member communications.</li>
<li>Provide detailed reports about fundraising progress to the COO and the Board on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Direct efforts to develop broader brand recognition via fundraising outreach and promotional materials.</li>
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<p><strong>Corporate Sponsorship and Support</strong></p>
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<li>Develop new and foster existing corporate sponsor relationships. Seek new opportunities and implement strategies to expand Ride Illinois’ event sponsorships for its annual bike tour and annual Illinois Bike Summit.</li>
<li>Develop and write strategic partnership proposals that persuasively communicate the organization's mission, vision, and programs to potential funders as needed.</li>
<li>Manage the stewardship of corporate gifts and oversee the delivery of corporate sponsorship benefits.</li>
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<p><strong>Support from Foundations and Other Sources</strong></p>
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<li>Support COO and Chief Programs Officer in foundation and grant funding efforts, including researching new, potential foundations and grantors and helping to research, write, and submit grant applications.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor's Degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising environment, preferably with focus on membership and individual giving.</li>
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<li>A demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals, particularly in increasing membership and retention. Proven success in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations for support is essential.</li>
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<li>Highly developed skills in writing and competence at crafting proposals, donor correspondence, and other kinds of materials. Ability to communicate the organization’s mission and interests to a broad audience is essential.</li>
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<li>Knowledge and experience in creative uses of in-person, direct mail, online, and social media solicitations.</li>
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<li>Highly entrepreneurial; resourceful and flexible, and experience producing results while working within a tight budget.</li>
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<li>Self-starter with high degree of initiative, enthusiasm, and ability to work independently and remotely; ability to effectively manage time and prioritize projects.</li>
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<li>Ability to be a passionate and effective advocate for Ride Illinois, its mission and vision.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using donor database systems, preferably Blackbaud’s eTapestry.</li>
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<li>Some experience with Wordpress (website), Constant Contact (email), and Adobe Creative Suite (graphic design) experience is helpful, but not required</li>
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<p><strong>The Development Manager will work remotely out of his/her own home office in Illinois, and will have the ability, for the most part, to set his or her own weekly schedule. The candidate must be able to travel for occasional in-person meetings in the Chicagoland area (minimum 4 times a year).</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Funding for this position is guaranteed for 1 year (through March 2017), with the possibility of renewal and increase of hours based on performance and funding growth.</strong></p>
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<p>To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, salary history, and two samples of your work (i.e. donor proposals, thank you letters, or other campaign materials) by e-mail in PDF format to: <a href="mailto:jobs@rideillinois.org" target="_blank">jobs@rideillinois.org</a></p>
<p>Please reference <strong>Development Manager Position</strong> in subject line. </p>
<p>For best consideration, please submit your application by <strong>Friday, February 26, 2016. </strong></p>
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<p>Ride Illinois is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving bicycling conditions throughout the state. We are the advocate for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety. We work for bike-friendly roads, favorable legislation, and education on sharing our roads safely so everyone can get out and Ride Illinois. Learn more at <a href="http://rideillinois.org" target="_blank">rideillinois.org</a>.</p> DNAinfo, "Tickets for Parking in Bike Paths on the Rise (MAP)"tag:thechainlink.org,2016-01-14:2211490:Topic:9628332016-01-14T14:14:24.209ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p><span>While the number of tickets is slowly on the rise, is it adequately keeping up with the bike lane growth? Parking in the bike lane is a safety issue, forcing cyclists out of their lane and into traffic. It's good to see DNAinfo covering the issue.</span></p>
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<p><em>Photo by DNAinfo/Mina Bloom</em></p>
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<p><em>Over the last five years,…</em></p>
<p><span>While the number of tickets is slowly on the rise, is it adequately keeping up with the bike lane growth? Parking in the bike lane is a safety issue, forcing cyclists out of their lane and into traffic. It's good to see DNAinfo covering the issue.</span></p>
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<p><em>Photo by DNAinfo/Mina Bloom</em></p>
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<p><em>Over the last five years, the city has been steadily increasing the number of tickets it issues to cars for illegally parking in bike lanes, according to data obtained by DNAinfo Chicago through a Freedom of Information Act request.</em></p>
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<p><em>But some critics question whether the city is enforcing the law enough.<br/><br/></em></p>
<p><em>In 2015, the city issued 2,473 tickets for the violation, which carries a $150 fine, through the middle of December. That's slightly higher than in 2014, when 2,331 tickets were issued and more than double than in 2011, when 1,115 tickets were issued, according to the data. </em></p>
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<p><strong>Full Article:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160114/lincoln-park/tickets-for-parking-bike-paths-on-rise-map" target="_blank">http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160114/lincoln-park/tickets-for-parking-bike-paths-on-rise-map</a></p> Southwest side bike issuestag:thechainlink.org,2015-05-21:2211490:Topic:9140312015-05-21T19:15:30.488ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>We've had some discussion lately about the need for more bike facilities on the southwest. Folks have spoken up about Archer and other streets. I welcome your constructive comments and ideas here. </p>
<p>The next Mayor's Bike Advisory Council meeting is coming up in a few weeks. If you have issues you'd like me to raise there, please speak up here!</p>
<p>We've had some discussion lately about the need for more bike facilities on the southwest. Folks have spoken up about Archer and other streets. I welcome your constructive comments and ideas here. </p>
<p>The next Mayor's Bike Advisory Council meeting is coming up in a few weeks. If you have issues you'd like me to raise there, please speak up here!</p> Nice work, Chainlinkers! Now take Survey #2, please.tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-20:2211490:Topic:8712652014-11-20T03:39:44.702ZMichelle Shttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Michelle629
<p>I believe many of you took the time to give your suggestions on the first survey that was put forth by the Cook County Long Range Transportation Plan people, and it sounds like they're listening: "Respondents indicated they want to move beyond planning primarily for the automobile and explore opportunities to reduce congestion and enhance public transportation and bicycling." Yes!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.connectingcookcounty.org/involved-metroquest.html" target="_blank">Now it's time to…</a></p>
<p>I believe many of you took the time to give your suggestions on the first survey that was put forth by the Cook County Long Range Transportation Plan people, and it sounds like they're listening: "Respondents indicated they want to move beyond planning primarily for the automobile and explore opportunities to reduce congestion and enhance public transportation and bicycling." Yes!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.connectingcookcounty.org/involved-metroquest.html" target="_blank">Now it's time to take Survey #2 from Connecting Cook County.</a> This one only has four tabs and took me less than 10 minutes.</p>
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<p>The annual worldwide Ride of Silence will be May 21, 2014.... always the third Wednesday in May.</p>
<p><br></br> For the 2014 event, Ride of Silence has <a href="http://mtborah.com/team-store/ride-of-silence" target="_blank">jersey</a><a href="http://mtborah.com/team-store/ride-of-silence" target="_blank">s and caps available for purchase online</a>.…</p>
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<p>The annual worldwide Ride of Silence will be May 21, 2014.... always the third Wednesday in May.</p>
<p><br/> For the 2014 event, Ride of Silence has <a href="http://mtborah.com/team-store/ride-of-silence" target="_blank">jersey</a><a href="http://mtborah.com/team-store/ride-of-silence" target="_blank">s and caps available for purchase online</a>.</p>
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<p>The Chicago RoS will be hosting a planning meeting soon... stay tuned for details on that and a possible pre-RoS event in collaboration with Spiteful Brewing that we have in the works.</p>
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<p>The Chicago Ride of Silence will gather at Daley Plaza on Wednesday, May 21, at 6pm. Please join us to remember and honor our fallen cyclists and raise awareness that cyclists have a right to ride on the roads. Every bicyclist counts!</p>
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<p>For more information on this year's Chicago event -- <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/chicago-ride-of-silence-2">http://www.thechainlink.org/events/chicago-ride-of-silence-2</a></p>
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<p>There are also many suburban rides planned this year... and those will be posted to the ROS-Chicago webpage soon!</p> Honorary Bobby Cann Way (Updated 9/13)tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-12:2211490:Topic:7537042013-09-12T16:51:51.234ZCatherine Bullardhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CatherineBullard
<p>UPDATE: Fox Chicago did a wonderful piece on this proposal, cycling safety, and community advocacy: <a href="http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/23423612/chicago-remembers-late-bicyclist-with-honorary-bobby-cann-way">http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/23423612/chicago-remembers-late-bicyclist-with-honorary-bobby-cann-way</a></p>
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<p>Please consider joining us at the next hearing (see below) to help make the streets safer for cyclists!</p>
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<p>Alderman Walter…</p>
<p>UPDATE: Fox Chicago did a wonderful piece on this proposal, cycling safety, and community advocacy: <a href="http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/23423612/chicago-remembers-late-bicyclist-with-honorary-bobby-cann-way">http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/23423612/chicago-remembers-late-bicyclist-with-honorary-bobby-cann-way</a></p>
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<p>Please consider joining us at the next hearing (see below) to help make the streets safer for cyclists!</p>
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<p>Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. proposed at last night's city council meeting that the stretch of road near Bobby Cann's crash site be named "Honorary Bobby Cann Way".</p>
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<p>Bobby was biking home from work on May 29 when he was struck and killed by a car. The driver, Ryne San Hamel, has since been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI resulting in death.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130912/old-town/roadway-be-named-after-cyclist-bobby-cann">http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130912/old-town/roadway-be-named-after-cyclist-bobby-cann</a></p>
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<p>If you're interested in raising cycling safety awareness, advocating against drunk driving, and showing your support for Bobby and his family, please consider attending next Wednesday's court hearing. Details are below!</p>
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<div><b><font size="4">Upcoming court date: September 18, 10 a.m.</font></b></div>
<div>WHAT: Court status hearing, a hearing generally "for the lawyers to inform the judge as to what motions remain pending, whether settlement is likely, and whether a trial should be scheduled" according to <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_status_hearing_in_district_court" target="_blank">Wiki Answers</a>.</div>
<div>WHERE: 26th & California, room 301</div>
<div>Check out this post for ongoing court updates:</div>
<div><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/justice-for-bobby-cann-upcoming-court-dates-and-news-updated-8-8">http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/justice-for-bobby-cann-upcoming-court-dates-and-news-updated-8-8</a></div> Justice for Bobby Cann: Upcoming Court Dates and News (UPDATED 9/13)tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-08:2211490:Topic:7388962013-08-08T18:55:37.263ZCatherine Bullardhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CatherineBullard
<div><b><font size="4">Upcoming court date: September 18, 10 a.m.</font></b></div>
<div>WHAT: Court status hearing, a hearing generally "for the lawyers to inform the judge as to what motions remain pending, whether settlement is likely, and whether a trial should be scheduled" according to <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_status_hearing_in_district_court" target="_blank">Wiki Answers</a>.</div>
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<div>WHERE: 26th & California, room 301</div>
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<div><b><font size="4">Upcoming court date: September 18, 10 a.m.</font></b></div>
<div>WHAT: Court status hearing, a hearing generally "for the lawyers to inform the judge as to what motions remain pending, whether settlement is likely, and whether a trial should be scheduled" according to <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_status_hearing_in_district_court" target="_blank">Wiki Answers</a>.</div>
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<div>WHERE: 26th & California, room 301</div>
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<div>Members of the cycling community are encouraged to attend! The more the better. Having a lot of people there shows the judge and state's attorney that the community cares about cycling safety.</div>
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<div>Bobby's family and friends are <em>so </em>grateful to those of you who came to the last court date; police officers called the number of people present "breathtaking".</div>
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<div>Let me know if you have questions!</div> You're Invited to the Ride of Silence-Spiteful Brewing Pre-Ride Tribute Event on May 9tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-02:2211490:Topic:6740902013-05-02T00:11:04.364ZChicago Ride of Silencehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ChicagoRideofSilence
<h1><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/ride-of-silence-spiteful-brewing-pre-ride-tribute-event" target="_blank">Ride of Silence-Spiteful Brewing Pre-Ride Tribute Event</a></h1>
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<p><span><span class="fsl">In collaboration with local bike advocacy brewers at Spiteful Brewing and local bike-coffee shop Heritage Bicycles, we are hosting a pre-<a href="http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago" target="_blank">Ride of Silence</a> Tribute Event to raise awareness of the Ride of Silence…</span></span></p>
<h1><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/ride-of-silence-spiteful-brewing-pre-ride-tribute-event" target="_blank">Ride of Silence-Spiteful Brewing Pre-Ride Tribute Event</a></h1>
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<p><span><span class="fsl">In collaboration with local bike advocacy brewers at Spiteful Brewing and local bike-coffee shop Heritage Bicycles, we are hosting a pre-<a href="http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago" target="_blank">Ride of Silence</a> Tribute Event to raise awareness of the Ride of Silence and bike safety.<br/> <br/> Spiteful Brewing will have their Ghost Bike Pale Ale. <br/> <br/> All donations will benefit the <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/group/chicagorideofsilence" target="_blank">Chicago Ride of Silence</a>.<br/> <br/> Save the date for our <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/ride-of-silence-chicago" target="_blank">Ride on Wednesday, May 15, 2013</a></span></span> @ 7pm.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96806393?profile=original"><img width="600" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96806393?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600"/></a></p>
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<p></p> Bike Friendly?tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-21:2211490:Topic:6593412013-03-21T21:29:07.786Zglobalguyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/daSquareWheelman
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><em><strong>So exactly which American cities are bike friendly?</strong></em> The Huffington Post <em><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-active-times/the-7-most-bike-friendly-cities_b_2884551.html">identifies</a></em> the usual suspects: Portland, Minneapolis, Boulder, and Davis. The East Atlanta Patch can’t get enough of the Big…</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><em><strong>So exactly which American cities are bike friendly?</strong></em> The Huffington Post <em><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-active-times/the-7-most-bike-friendly-cities_b_2884551.html">identifies</a></em> the usual suspects: Portland, Minneapolis, Boulder, and Davis. The East Atlanta Patch can’t get enough of the Big Peach’s</span> <em style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://eastatlanta.patch.com/articles/rolling-toward-making-atlanta-a-more-bike-friendly-city">Open Streets</a></em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. The Cleveland Plain Dealer is</span> <em style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2013/03/cleveland_is_slowly_becoming_a.html">cautiously optimistic</a></em> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">about the future. Closer to home, Arlington Heights</span> <em style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130219/news/702199948/?interstitial=1">considers</a></em> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">a Complete Streets policy with a bike rack ordinance. But across the lake, Michigan Live asks how safe it is to ride across</span> <em style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/03/poll_how_safe_is_it_to_ride_a.html">Detroit</a></em> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">while the Star wonders why</span> <em style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.indystar.com/article/20130314/LIFE02/303140073/Is-Indiana-bike-friendly-">Indy</a></em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">’s national ranking plummeted from 19 to 30 ... in one year. <em><strong>And here in the City of the Big Shoulders?</strong></em> Copenhagenize rains on our parade with its <a href="http://www.copenhagenize.com/2012/12/the-copenhagenize-index-still-needs-you.html">2012 Index of Bicycle Friendly Cities</a>. What's up with that?</span></p> 10 Years Ago ...tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-21:2211490:Topic:6590052013-03-21T01:26:42.917Zglobalguyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/daSquareWheelman
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-6">Who Was There?</span></strong></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-6"><em><strong>Talk…</strong></em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-6">Who Was There?</span></strong></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-6"><em><strong>Talk</strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-6"><em><strong>Amongst </strong></em></span><em style="font-size: 20pt;"><strong>Yourselves ...</strong></em></p>