News from around the District
Rotary International (RI) District 6270 is pleased to announce the selection of Alaina Eckert, Sussex, WI, as its Global Grant Scholarship applicant for 2021-2022.
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In lieu of Oct 4 Live Streaming Speaker RI Convention Toronto Breakout session on eClubsThis video is in lieu of our Live Streaming Speaker for October 4, 2018. At the Rotary International Convention in Toronto this past June, one breakout session was about eClubs. I found that eClubs "do Rotary" in many different ways. Some eClubs are really hybred Clubs. The following video is from that session. |
Live Streaming Speaker Sept 6September 6, 2018 Live Streaming Speaker now available for viewing. Martin Brocklebank of the eClub Innovation spoke about how his Club uses Workspace for Club communication. |
August 2, Live Streaming Speaker, Club President MarloAugust 1 Live streaming speaker was our Club President Marlo speaking about her goals for out Club this Rotary Year. |
Live Streaming Speaker - Peter Denooy on RI Convention.jpg) May 3rd we will have Peter Denooy of the Canada One eClub as our Live Streaming Speaker. Peter is coordinating the breakout session at this years Rotary International Convention in Toronto. The breakout session Peter is leading is all about eClubs. Peter will be talking to us about the process and the session. Peter also wants to learn about hybrid eClubs, such as ours, operate. So please join us live to Peter can ask us questions. Meeting is open to all using the Zoom Meeting link below. North East Wisconsin eClub Rotary District 6270 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: North East Wisconsin eClub Rotary District 6270's Personal Meeting Room Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/7747564974 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +14086380968,,7747564974# or +16468769923,,7747564974# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 774 756 4974 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/LYho5aL9 |
Live Streaming Speaker Feb 1, 2018Live Streaming Speaker scheduled for Feb 1 could not make the broadcast so we started our series of Classification Talks. The first one is Andy DeWitt. |
To the top of the 93 inhabited islands of Scotland
On Dec. 7 we had Douglas Kerr of Scotland as our Live Streaming Speaker tell us about his three year fundraising project. He is raising challenge funds as he climbs to the highest point on the 93 inhabited islands of Scotland. Douglas told a great story about the project as well as the three charities he will be supporting with this effort. Take a look. NOTE: if you are viewing as a make up meeting, after viewing email your Club Secty and she will take care of the make up. If after watching you want to contribute, use this link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/93islands |
Live Streaming Speaker Dec. 7, Climbing high points on each inhabited island in Scotland
Kerr will be our Live Streaming Speaker on December 7 at 5:30 p.m. He will be discussing the project, the charities it will support and the logistics of getting to all 93 inhabited islands in Scotland. Put it on your calendar and share on your timelines as this is open to the public. By the way, it will be 11:30 p.m. for Kerr, but he is willing to join us at this time. Join us on Zoom from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/7747564974 |
World Polio Day - Oct. 24, 2017The three Clubs of Oshkosh are holding an awareness / fun event at Becket's Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m. Cash bar and Trivia 50/50 raffle event to create awareness and to raise funds to #endpolio. Open to all. |
Fargo-Moorehead Rotary Club humorous video on what is RotaryThe Rotary Club from Fargo-Moorehead produced a humorous video on what is Rotary. When people hear me talk about Rotary, I'm surprised on how many don't have a clue what Rotary is or does. No knock on them, it is on us. We need to communicate much better. Here is there video: |
Shelter Box, a partner organization of Rotary InternationalThis link will take you to a story about Shelter Box, a partner organization of Rotary International. |
Live Streaming Speaker, Adventures in GenealogyLive Streaming Speaker for our June 1, 2017 meeting was Adventures in Genealogy with Sara Vollbrecht. |
Water Walk - highlighting plight of millionsYesterday our Club along with the other Rotary Clubs of Oshkosh Wisconsin participated in a Water Walk to highlight the problem of the lack of clean portable water for many people around the world. This is part of The Rollin with Rotary campaign to highlight the many efforts Rotarians do everyday to do #ServiceAboveSelf and to show that #wearepeopleofaction
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Live Streaming Presentation from April 6, 2017; Camp to BelongLive Streaming presentation was made on April 6, 2017 to the North East WI eClub about Camp to Belong. Let us know how you liked the presentation. |
March 30 Mini-Service ProjectYesterday was the Fifth Thursday in the Month, the eClub always does a mini-service project when there is a Fifth Thursday, for March 30 we made and served a Taco Bar meal at the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Center. This is the crew that helped plus a big shout out to Dick & Pam Ames that helped out with last minute chicken.  |
About Rotary Video, Parkersburg RotaryThe following five minute video is from the Parkersburg Rotary Club. Well done, take a view and if you are not a Rotarian now, you might want to find out more what this Rotary thing is all about. |
March 2 Live Streaming Speaker recordedThe Live Streaming Speaker for March 2, 2017 was Health & Wellness presented by Stephanie Pereire Da Silva. We thank her for the talk. If you are a member of our Club, just watch the video when you can email our Secty so we can record your participaction. If you want to watch this video as a make up and you are a member of another Club, just email us with your name and home club and we will make your Club aware of your make up. For those doing make ups, we suggest a $5 donation made on our Donate Now button on our home page.
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End Polio Now update |
Live Streaming Speaker from Feb. 2 |
Why Zero is Necessary in PolioThe video below is from Rotary International and it explains why it is so important that we get polio to ZERO in the wild. Watch it, and I'm sure you will join me to support PolioNow campaign. We "are this close" and need to finish the job.
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World Polio Day in Oshkosh WI The three Rotary Clubs of Oshkosh sponsored a get together and mini fund raiser for World Polio Day Oct. 24, 2016. At the Ground Round in Oshkosh, we were selling "Polio Shots" for $5, of which $4 went to PolioPlus. Others put in donations to avoid the side affects of these "shots". Fun evening, and building awareness that we are not done yet. |
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Live Streaming meeting July 14, Oshkosh Food Co-Op update Kelly Matthews, Oshkosh Food Co-op Board President will be giving an update on the progress of the Oshkosh Food Co-Op via our Live Streaming Meeting that will be "live" July 14th. See our Events (left hand column) for the Link using Zoom. Can't make the time slot, don't worry, the presentation will be recorded and posted on this page and our website.The live streaming has be recorded here
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2017 International Convention in Atlanta Next year's Rotary's International Convention will be in Atlanta, June 10-14. I for one have never been to a international convention and think it is time. So I already have registered for the event. Members in the US should consider the ease and lower cost of attending an event in Atlanta. |
Mitty Chang's speech at International ConventionAt the International Convention in Korea, Mitty Chang presentation highlighting eClubs
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What is RotaryThis clip comes from Facebook. It tells the "why" of Rotary better than I ever could.
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Rotary doing Service Above Self in Cuba Great report on Rotarians doing what Rotarians do everyday, Service Above Self, just one example of what makes me proud to be a Rotarian.
Follow link to go to the full story.
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Welcome to new memberOn April 21 at our Face-to-Face meeting our newest member, via transfer, joined us. She is Sherry Lynch who has been a Rotarian for many years of service that includes a stint of Club President of THE Oshkosh Rotary Club. We welcome Sherry to our Club!!
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Fifth Thursday Service ProjectIt was raining and cold, but we got out and did a Fifth Thursday Service Project. We cleaned up a stretch of the River Walk in Oshkosh, WI.
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Fifth Thursday Service Project March 29 The North East Wisconsin eClub will be doing another mini-service project as part of our Fifth Thursday Service Project habit. March 29 we will be cleaning up a stretch of the Oshkosh River Walk. We will start from the Ohio Street Bridge and the river's south side. The city will be providing garbage bags. Wear gloves as some of the items are GROSS.Contact Andy DeWitt (aadewitt@gmail.com) if you have questions.
Just a little something to give back to our community after a long winter!
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WI Best Rib Fest Sept 2-5 The three Rotary Clubs in Oshkosh are sponsoring this new event. Save the date and check out the Facebook page at the following location:
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Books Bridges - Rotary at Farmer's Market Follow the link to see the story.
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On Line meeting content for week starting Feb. 25For this week's on line meeting (Starting Feb. 25 and you can participate any time during the week) is further discussion on eClubs and different formats. I am including a link to a discussion string posted on a FB private group. I started the discussion and you can see the reponses.
Link to article is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0_04QSiduKWZzQ3a3BJdHlsT3M/view?usp=sharing
Again we can use our FB private discussion page, link to that is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newrotaryeclub/
After participating this week, please follow this link to record your participation for Ryan's records. http://goo.gl/forms/NWGHJVjgra
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On Line meeting content for week starting Feb. 18For this weeks On Line meeting content, I have links to three articles, which can be found in the Home Page Down Load Files section of website. Just look in far left column at the bottom, the three files are linked there Or here.
All have the same theme, what do Gen Y and Millennials look for before joining a service organization. The bolding, underlining and highlight color are all mine.
One quote that stuck out for me was "this generation first looks at a problem in the world and then find a solution they can support through their service."
As think about repositioning our Club with an idea of flexibility in Service Above Self, I think these three articles are great ways to start the discussion. The following link will take you to the Group Discussion page on FB. Lets talk during the week in the Group discussion. https://www.facebook.com/groups/newrotaryeclub/
After reading, please go to this link to record your participation for the week. http://goo.gl/forms/0WH0pPHXS1
Again, you can do this reading anytime during the week, complete the form using the above link to record your participation.
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Bridges Book Project fundraisingWe continued our fundraising portion of the Bridges Book Project (formerly FOUR R). We sold some of the used books collected earlier at the Farmer's Market in Oshkosh WI on Saturday Feb. 13. Even though it was one of the coldest days of the year, people still came out and we did sell some of our Book Marks that were exchanged for used books.
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On Line meeting starting 2/11 content This week's On Line meeting content is below. Remember you have the entire week to participate.We have something new that will be used here for the first time. You will be asked to complete the Form below when you have participated this week.
Click on link here: http://goo.gl/forms/9gBgR3Xj4q after you have participated. Ryan will use this form to update participation records.
The E-Club of Southern Scotland is a new E-Club. The video below (click on Read More...) was their first monthly speaker Sammi Kinghorn, wheel chair racer. They are mostly an On Line club for most of their meetings.
What I want us to review is the format and the impact this meeting format. This was the format that I thought our Club would use to bring in interesting speakers from anywhere in the world.
Some background, this meeting had over 45 viewers live from 9 different countries, 8 different time zones. Quite impressive.
While this meeting was conducted LIVE, I would see no reason why we could not do similar for our Monthly Speaker meeting. Those that can make it great, but if we could record for viewing by other members during the week at their convince, one of the strengths of our Club format.
The video below is 37 minutes long and they all talking in the Scottish brog, a bit hard to understand at times. Please take particular attention to the first five minutes as they do the introduction. Then pay attention again starting at 26 minutes when they start the Q&A for the speaker. Even if we could have a few members Live to ask these types of questions I think would add a lot of texture to the speaker.
Also, by using this format generally, I think we would not have to be ashamed of the size of the Club as it is now. They would know that the potential reach is much greater than those LIVE.
Creating a body of this type of recordings of speakers could allow us to offer more flexible make up meeting for Rotarians throughout the District.
I'm going to open the Group Discussion for this week's topic if you would like to make a comment during the week.
The link to the group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newrotaryeclub/
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Main service project for our club has updated nameThe main service project for our club was named the FOUR R Book Project. At the end of last year we re-branded the service project Book Bridges. Still same project, we raise funds to purchase new, age appropriate, books for children of prisoners. The books are given in the incarcerated parents name to the child. The goal is to bridge connection between parent and child, bridge academic achievement for these kids.
We will be at the Oshkosh Farmer's Market again this Saturday, Feb. 13 selling used books we have collected to raise more funds for the Book Bridges service project.
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FAQ on eClubs, part of OnLine meeting 1/28 - 2/3As part of this weeks On Line meeting participation (in addition to the survey) are the FAQ on eClubs. The Rotary website is http://rotaryeclubs.com/faq.html
We need to be conversant with these questions and answers to be able to discuss the answers with potential members. So please read the questions that interest you, and read the answers. In order to link to the answers, you will first need to go to the actual web page click on the link above. If any of the points moves you, go to our FB page and use the Chat function to start a discussion on any of the topics that intrigued you.
As always, email Ryan when you have gone through some of the FAQ to allow him to record your participation this week. I hope we trigger some FB discussions.
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Survey of Club demographics for RI, part of our online meeting this weekRI is asking for some demographic information. Below is that survey for our Club. Please follow the link, answer the questions. It is part of our on line meeting this week. Please complete by Feb. 5. When done, email Ryan that you have completed the survey. Thanks
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On Line video meeting Jan. 14This week, Jan. 14 we will do a live video meeting. Details below. You can call in for audio only, or use link to video in. It will be recorded so if you can't make live you can watch during the week. just email Ryan that you did so to get credit for participating.
Hi there,
Andy DeWitt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: On Line Club Meeting NEW eClub
Time: Jan 14, 2016 5:30 PM (GMT-6:00) Central Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/7747564974
Or join by phone: +1 415 762 9988 (US Toll) or +1 646 568 7788 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 774 756 4974 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=JSND464uofYlmi-xNOg9KDHCEewwss8f |
On Line meeting content for Dec. 10 - 17Dec. 10 -17 on line meeting content.
Be sure to respond to the Doodle email for the Winter Farmer's Market so we can keep on the FOUR R Project which is now the Book Bridge or Bridge Book. Barby will have to let us know. Sign up for as many of the dates as you could help out. We will ask for two dates that have the most volunteers.
We will be invoice for the second part of the year from RI, so we need to make sure our member list is up to date. You can update your personal information by going to the MyRotary website. One of the items for this week's meeting is to have each of you go to MyRotary and sign in if you haven't, or go there this week. Take a look around to see the resources available to members and Clubs.
From the Rotary Website, information below. Read, click on the links.
As always, let Ryan know you participated by going over all the material this week vie email.
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Five Rotary Club Holiday Light Show in West Bend If you are in the West Bend area over the Christmas holidays, you might want to check out the holiday light show in West Bend sponsored by Rotary Clubs in teh area.Dear Rotarian,
We invite you and your family to visit us in West Bend at Enchantment in the Park! The awesome holiday light show begins this Friday, November 27th.
Bring the family to Regner Park in West Bend to experience over 500,000 beautiful lights along with nightly entertainment including horse and carriage rides, food and drink and a visit with Old St. Nick himself.
Enchantment in the Park is put on by the five Rotary Clubs of Washington County, Menomonee Falls, Hartford, Slinger/Allenton, West Bend Rotary and West Bend Sunrise Rotary and powered by Westbury Bank. Make this part of your holiday tradition. It is an event not to be missed. See the attached flyer for more details.
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Nov. 12 On Line Meeting contentThis weeks on line meeting is the video below, it shows more features on our website and how to use them. Please take the time to explore the links on your own after the video.
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Club's most recent Paul Harris Fellow, Dr. John Anderson.jpg) Our Club's most recent Paul Harris Fellow is Dr. John Anderson. A Paul Harris Fellow is in recognition of contributing at least $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.The Rotary Foundation helps fund our humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives. The Foundation also leads the charge on worldwide Rotary campaigns such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Rotarians and friends of Rotary support the Foundation’s work through voluntary contributions. We thank Dr. Anderson for his commitment to Rotary. |
Fifth Thursday Quick Service ProjectOct. 29 is the Fifth Thursday, so of course we did a quick service project.
This month we were at the Oshkosh Boys & Girls Club, helping the kids pumpkin carve, do a scavenger hunt and run a few wiffle ball diamonds.
We helped serve dinner, conversing with the kids and then helped at the evenings activities at the Boys & Girls Club. CLICK on "Read more..." to see some pics.
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World Polio Day - Viewing PartyWe are hosting a Viewing Party at the Algoma Club 103 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI, Oct. 23 5 p.m. to 7 p.m,. Cash Bar, hors d'oeuvre provided. At 5:30 p.m. we will start the Livestreaming of the Rotary International and UNICEF kick off event. Livestreaming to allow us to watch a global status update on the fight to end polio and take part in the conversation. Guests will include Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners, celebrity ambassadors, polio survivors, and others. We will be collecting $20 per person with all of the entry fee going to PolioPlus. Come join us in eradicating this disease.
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We are "this close" to ending polioAnother great clip of "this close" from RI, feel free to pass it on.
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Oct. 8 On-Line Meeting What to do about World Polio DayToday's on-line meeting is really a discussion on what our Club can do to promote awareness of World Polio and the final effort to eradicate Polio. RI along with UNICEF is doing a live streaming broadcast Oct. 23 that is live for us at 5:30 p.m. and last an hour.
I have floated out some ideas of what we can do and some of you have responded.
I have created a Group connected to our Facebook page, the link is below, you will see a email message as well to join the Group. I don't think you need to be Facebook to join the Group, we will find out. Send me email if you have trouble getting to the Group or if it requires joining facebook first.
Andy
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World Polio Day Oct. 23 |
Sept. 24 On-Line MeetingSept. 24th on-line meeting is about World Polio Day Oct. 23. Rotary International and UNICEF are joining up to present a Live Streaming meeting about the Polio eradication efforts. Follow the links to the full story and videos and information on World Polio Day.
What kind of ways can we celebrate and promote World Polio Day at our Club?
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FOUR R Book Sale Fundraiser at Farmer's MarketOur Club busy raising funds for our FOUR R Book Project at the Oshkosh Farmer's Market
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On-line meeting content for August 27Our content for this weeks on-line meeting is a demo on how to use our club website, www.newrotaryeclub.com for members.
Watch here during the week starting August 27 and then email Ryan Ames that you have watched so he can record your participation.
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Live Streaming Meeting Aug 13, 2015 |
FOUR R Book Sale FundraiserOn August 8th, the NEW Rotary eClub kicked off its first fundraiser to create a literacy program to provide age appropriate books for disadvantaged youths.
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FOUR R Book Project - fudnraising starts August 8
Help your community by encouraging the reuse and recycling of used books. You do the Re-Reading!
The funds raised by the sale of this bookmark will be used to purchase new, age appropriate, books for disadvantaged children. Our goal is to encourage literacy through book ownership by these children, a proven concept. Our books will encourage a thirst of learning.
Help us help your community, buy this bookmark and support the FOUR R Book project, help yourself to a free used book that goes along with your donation OR purchase.
First chance is August 8 at the Farmer's Market downtown Oshkosh
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Rotary Picnic at EAA - Hosted by the SW Rotary ClubAgain this year the Southwest Rotary Club of Oshkosh is hosting the Rotary Picnic at the EAA grounds on July 22. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. and will end at 1:15 p.m. Picnic lunch is available. The special guest/speakers this year are from the Goodyear Blimp team.
All Rotarians are invited and it is a fun activity. Also note that it counts as a make up meeting or Rotary participation for the week, so if you do attend, make sure you let Ryan know.
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Interview with Larry Myers on Global Grant for Happy Home Orphange |
Message from RI President |
District Governor visits ClubDistrict Governor, Karen White, of Dist. 6270 visited our Club meeting on July 16. It was a great gathering and informal discussion with the Governor.
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June 11 on line meeting recapRecap of discussions on June 11 Live Steaming meeting. Take a watch, just over 2 minutes
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Interact at Webster Stanley's Award ceremonyThe Interact Club we sponsor at Webster Stanley receive participation certificate at Awards Ceremony.
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Fifth Thursday Service Project - April 30 Click below to see more!!!!! |
Thank you letter from Nikki Kellerman Received a thank you letter from Nikki Kellerman. Her note is below. Not often we get a speaker to thank us as much as we thank them. On behalf of the Club, your welcome Nikki.
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What Interact Clubs can do, the video winner is....See the winning Interact video for this year. Inspiration what Interact Clubs can do.
The full story can be seen on the following link:
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Doing good in Seattle, short Rotary Video |
Douglas Kerr, member of the Rotary Club of Dalbeattie in Scotland, will be climbing to the highest point of Scotland’s 93 inhabited islands. Partly out of adventure, but with a goal of raising donations for three charities; Mary’s Meals, Dumfries and Galloway Befreinding Group and for charitable works for this Rotary Club.
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