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CFO @ HOME
From the Morning Meditation to the 9-o’clock Prayer, it’s a guide for enjoying CFO every day! Share it with your family and friends.
Make CFO@Home a part of your every day!
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An Instrument of Worship Greetings from Lima, Peru! I'm here at the 10th CFO International. Picture your CFO camp, but with 200 CFOers from about 20 countries-that is what an international meeting is like! Here at camp we worship in English, Spanish, German, Korean, Swahili and many more languages. I get chills when we say the 9 O'clock Prayer because we all know it, and because I can picture the belt of prayer circling our respective countries and time zones. God has been tying together strings of truth for us. Frank Rigg from New Zealand shared a quote from Roland Brown Sr., "God doesn't so much hear what we say but rather He reads the thoughts and intentions of our heart." The next night we sang corporately, "Lord tune now your instrument, your instrument of worship," Robin Smalt ACR Chair
and I thought how appropriate that song is for us. We need the tuning process so that we can express the clear, pure sounds of God's truth. The Germans
added to the beauty by telling us that in their country they call CFO, Learning to Live Love. What a good name for what we are about! What is God using in your life in order to tune you into an instrument of worship? On the first night of CFOI we marched into the opening ceremonies by country, each carrying flags and singing our national anthems. But on the last night we marched out of the hall carrying each other's flags because we are citizens of the Kingdom of God, which is not constrained by political borders.
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Family, Friends & CFO As some of you know, I lost my life International CFO Conference in Lima, companion and friend of 47 years by her Peru. It was my privilege to serve CFO death on November 19, 2011. It has been International from 2000–2005 as its Board a strange time of adjusting to a life without President and Barbara was able to travel with Barbara. I always wanted and tried to be her me to most CFO events during that time hero. In these last years of ill health she despite her increasing health difficulties. would anxiously listen to my tales of CFO She loved the international family of CFO experiences and encourage me to continue and was very well received wherever we going farther out with Jesus despite her went. Shortly after my election as President being confined to the boundaries of our of the CFOI Board I recall my good friend, home in Arlington, Texas.
I felt her Rev. James Kumar of Mumbai, India,
admiration for the things done well and her remarking to me, “Charlie Grassl… you encouragement for the things not done so should know I voted for you as CFOI Board well.
President for only one reason…and that was
So last summer, it was a natural thing for because of your wife, Barbara!” her to insist on my attending the 10th 4
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I suspect many of the votes for me was opportunities of love. Two in the prayer because of her!
group spoke only Spanish but daily as we
Sitting alone on the long flight from sat at the foot of Jesus’ cross this was no Miami to Lima, it occurred to me that seven barrier to love amongst the group.
I was
years had passed since I had been to Peru continually swept up in the loving arms of and more years than that since I last saw CFOers each day and each day my joy would many of the CFOers from Peru, Europe, India, The Philippines, the South Pacific and Africa. Would they remember our times
GOD WAS TRUE TO HIS WORD – I WAS TRULY LOVED BY MANY FRIENDS FROM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
together? Would I even recognize them? Would it be strange to be there without be renewed from the strength of their walk Barbara? As doubts began to overtake me, with Jesus and their decision to share His in prayer, I decided to trust that God was in love so freely. I came to realize that the control and whoever comes to Lima will be promise of “Blessed are those that mourn the people God intended to be there! That for they will be comforted” had to do with thought of trust, I expect, was planted by my allowing God to love me. In this way I unexpected meeting with CFOers John and would be “comforted”. Comforted, in the Kathy Styer at the Miami Airport. They most practical of ways, by the love of my were on the same flight. If I knew no one dear CFO brothers and sisters in Christ. then I would just make new friends. Had I What a beautiful spiritual healing I received. ever felt rejection at a CFO event? No, never!
I once read a paraphrase of the heart of Psalm 145, “Your friends make known, O
God was true to his word -- I was truly Lord, the glorious splendor of your loved by many friends from throughout the Kingdom.” I reflected that here, in this place world. What a testimony to the uniqueness called CFO, I was truly with people who of the CFO family!
Karl-O Haas from were “friends of our Lord” and through their
Germany, Charles Kunya from Uganda, willingness to love me as a brother in Christ Julia Coipilai, Johnson Thomas, and Charles demonstrated the “glorious splendor of our Kumar from India, Rosa, Tomas, and Clemencia Dominguez from Peru, Bronwyn Pryor and Bryan Jefferies from Australia, and many others were wonderful gifts of God to me. New friendships were birthed as well.
A roommate, Abraham George,
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friendship not based upon reciprocity but upon a willingness to share a great gift they have received in their inner being. A gift of love and acceptance from the creator, the source of life itself, the Lord our God, who gave His only begotten Son that we may have eternal life. Though I continue daily to struggle with FRIENDS REMIND EACH OTHER OF GOD’S GRACE AND LOVE OFFERED FREELY TO ALL IN THIS WORLD.
the loss of Barbara, I am comforted in many Lord”. The foundation and strength of the ways by my Lord. I am assured by the image CFO family is in the simplicity and of her being without pain and resting in the authenticity of its member’s friendship with loving arms of Jesus. I am surrounded by a Jesus. Friends are relaxed in their times loving family of children and grandchildren together. Friends care about each other. that make my physical life easy to bear but Friends remind each other of God’s grace the love of God that I experienced in Peru and love offered freely to all in this world. from my CFO Family has deeply enriched The CFO family is much more than just my soul. The inner peace of my heart has friends with each other…they are also the been nourished and strengthened so that friends of God. Because they are friends of even in mourning I am comforted. God,
they
possess
the
ability
to
communicate their own inner peace to those around them which helps diminish the spiritual stress and pressures that come from the circumstances of this worldly life. It is
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Dublon vouchers are still available for first time campers. Each camp and retreat can receive up to 5 vouchers per event. The vouchers are issued to first time campers, in the amount of $150 for camp and $75 for retreats.
From July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 we issued 16 retreat vouchers and 104 camp vouchers, for a total of $16,964. Forms can be downloaded from the website or contact Jenni Piatt at:
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The Riches of God’s Kingdom
Expand
Your CFO Experience In our local camps we get a taste of the CFOers from the camps CFO Family experience. However, just as within the geographical zone); attend the we are called to continually share God’s love
(a gathering of CFOers
so we might project the Kingdom of God from the United States and Canada); attend into this world, we are presented with an a
(a gathering of CFOers from a
opportunity in CFO to experience and learn geographical region of the world such as of the depth, height, and width of that South Asia, Latin America or Europe for Kingdom. The vision for CFO is to increase instance); and attend an
(a
its outreach in our world. To help others gathering of CFOers from all over the not only discover but also to explore the world… the recent meeting in Lima, Peru Kingdom of God in the midst of their world. was the 10th International conference held The love of God projected into my life since 1973). becomes
more
real
when
I
receive
Depending upon your financial situation,
encouragement and nourishment from the family status, and the time constraint’s CFO family. The more diverse that family, associated with your work, attending all of the richer is the reality of God’s love for me! these meetings may or may not be possible but I encourage each of you to be in prayer about how you might expand your CFO experience in the coming years. How to take the next step within CFO? After attending and serving in my local camp In CFO we are able to explore the for almost 15 years, I was encouraged to richness of God’s Kingdom by expanding attend a Zone meeting. Soon I attended my our CFO experience. From our we can attend a www.acfona.org
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love of God from people whose life worldly vision that is so often small and circumstances and experiences bore little or limiting. God will bring out the wonderful no resemblance to mine. My spiritual life gifts He has implanted within you…let them grew in depth and richness from God loving grow and be nourished by the diverse love me through the sharing of His love from so present in the family of CFO! As the others.
Had I not shyly and reluctantly communion song we occasionally sing in my
attended that first Zone Meeting, I would church says, “Taste and see the goodness of have limited the extent of God’s Kingdom the Lord!” His Kingdom is near, you’ve that ultimately I am continuing to discover been invited, and all that’s needed has been and explore. In taking that first step out prepared. The Lord patiently awaits your from my local camp, I had only faith in arrival! God’s love of me. I had no vision or even dream of seeing so much of His Kingdom here in this world. Trust God and not the
The Prayer-filled Environment CFO’s Christ-centered program, when led by the Holy Spirit, will help people discover the Kingdom of God in their lives. But before the program is offered, it must be thoroughly bathed in prayer. The site chosen in prayer, the leadership chosen in prayer, the brochure written in prayer, the finances trusted in prayer, the site prepared in prayer, the campers greeted in prayer, and the camp program presented in prayer! In this way the Council Ring provides a prayer-filled environment in which the Lord interacts and touches each person in a unique and individual way. The camp will become love itself and not just another place that only talks about love. The words of our mission statement offers us a simple way to invite people to a CFO event. In place of wearying them with details of CFO history, explanations of “farthest out,” and explaining that it’s “really not a camp”… perhaps inviting them to a place where they can discover the Kingdom of God in their lives will be a more illuminating invitation. For in the end it is not about the camp but about discovering God’s presence in all parts of our lives…discovering what it’s like to live in His Kingdom.
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Our CFO Family in Nor th America Alaska
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Connecticut
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Hawaii
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Maine
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Idaho
1
Massachusetts
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Montana
1
New Hampshire
2
Oregon
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New Jersey
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Washington
2
New York
4
Wyoming
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Pennsylvania
4
Alberta
1
Rhode Island
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British Columbia
3
Vermont
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NW Territories (west of Alberta)
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Eastern Canada (east of Sudbury)
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Yukon
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Ontario
5
Arkansas
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Arizona
1
Colorado
4
California
6
Iowa
1
Nevada
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Kansas
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Utah
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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North Dakota
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Nebraska
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Delaware
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New Mexico
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Maryland
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Oklahoma
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North Carolina
South Dakota
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South Carolina
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Texas
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Virginia
2
Manitoba
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D.C.
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NW Territories (east of Alberta)
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West Virginia
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Saskatchewan
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Illinois
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Alabama
2
Indiana
2
Florida
2
Kentucky
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Georgia
2
Michigan
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Louisiana
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Ohio
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Mississippi
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Wisconsin
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Tennessee
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Ontario (west of Sudbury)
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This has been a year of Financial Changes for CFO. Change can be cumbersome, but once the change is made, CHANGE can be GOOD! Two changes were made this year: The fiscal (or financial/budget) year and the ACFO fee structure. Both changes take effect on July 1, 2012. These will both take a little time to transition into, but we believe that this will ease the burden of the Treasurers. The fiscal year of CFO was changed from July 1 - June 30 to January 1 - December 31. This simply means that when we look at our budget, income and expenses, we will consider January to December as a complete year, rather than July to June. This will not only affect the ACFO office, but also the camps. When the Camp Treasurers do their financial statements, they will figure all income and expenses for the single calendar year. The fee structure for CFO has also changed. The new fees due to the ACFO office are: ● $20 for Full Time Adult (18 years and older, at camp for 4 or more nights) ● $12 for Part Time Adult (18 years and older, at camp for less than 4 nights) ● $10 for Full Time Youth (Age 3-17, at camp for 4 or more nights) ● $ 6 for Part Time Youth (Age 3-17, at camp for less than 4 nights) ● $ 0 for Infants 2 and under ● $15 Per day for Overnight meetings and CFO days Liability and medical insurance will not change. All camp participants are still covered with no changes in the policy. The cost for this coverage is included in the flat rate paid per camper. Travel Pool will be discontinued. The Travel Assistance Program (TAP) will be available for ACR members to attend the Fall ACR meeting and to aid the At-Large Delegates/Alternates who need assistance with their travel to the Annual Meeting. Camps and Zones are encouraged to aid their own Alternates and Delegates with meeting expenses. No matter how clearly one feels they are communicating, there are always unanswered questions. We want to hear your questions. We want the opportunity to respond to your concerns. Please contact Jenni Piatt with any questions or concerns. We love hearing from you!
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ACFO Financial Overview Camps, Zones & ACFO
ACFO Office Actual
ACFO Office Budget
Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Fiscal Year 20112012
Fiscal Year 2013
INCOME Event Room & Board $599,798.00
46%
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Donations
$418,923.00
32%
$81,693.02
$71,000.00
Registration & Fees
$235,989.00
18%
$53,024.37
$48,500.00
Asset Sales
$29,284.00
2%
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Interest & Dividends Earned
$12,286.00
1%
$10,744.03
$9,010.00
Total Income
$ 1,296,280.00
100%
$ 145,461.42
$128,510.00
CFO Events & Programs
$925,599.00
72%
$49,162.89
$33,075.00
Event Leadership
$190,855.00
15%
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Administration
$105,445.00
8%
$85,144.23
$83,484.00
Contributions
$65,821.00
5%
$10,231.28
$11,951.00
Other
$756.00
0%
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Total Expenses
$1,288,476.00
$144,538.40
$128,510.00
Net Income
$ 7,804.00
$ 923.02
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EXPENSES
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! We want you to know how thankful we are for your faithfulness and generosity throughout the year. To those who give a little, your gifts are added with others and make it possible to meet our needs. To those who give more, we are blessed that you share your abundance for God’s work. The monthly gifts are helpful in planning and the occasional “surprise” gifts get us through difficult time. A dear CFOer told me that God showed him what adding to his donation could do. From that point on, he has faithfully added the to all of his donations. “It is just a dollar, but God can do a lot with a dollar.” If you are already doing all you can, Thank you! If you are able to send a one time gift, pledge to make a monthly gift, increase your monthly gift or just add $1 to your current donation, we thank you and bless you. If you are not able to commit funds, but will commit to praying for CFO, we bless you for that as well.
SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF CFO in the amount of: $_____________ in the amount of: $_____________/mo. (Make checks payable to ACFO, Inc. or use the Paypal button on-line)
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THANK YOU DONORS! We want to say, to all who have given generously to ACFO. From the $1 donation to the largest, all amounts add up to help us with our budget. The monthly donors and occasional donors are both tremendously helpful and we need you all.
*Tina Allen Phyllis Anderson Arizona CFO Bob & Bonnie Armstrong Kathy Axton Terry Baker Dorean Bare BettyLou Bargo Ron Baumler *Andy & Judy Beeman Norma Nokes Bentley Jack & Robin Bernstein Fred & Joanne Bigner Jack & Lolley Bittinger W.P. & Anne Blackley Doug & Joy Bolin Joan Bowes Robert & Barbara Boyer Anita Bradley Richard Bremiller Anne Louise Broberg Emily Brown *Jody & Karyn Brown Roland & Jean Brown Donald Bruestle *CA Southern CFO Alan & Judith Canfield Vibeke R. Clark Adam & Alison Cliffe Dale Coates Joyce Conover Joanna Cook *Bob & Barbara Cooper Brittany Cooper Chris & Mical Cooper Pam Corker Janice Coughlin Ronald Cox Bob & Louise Crouch Charlotte Culler Edith Daniels Beverly Davies Linda Decker Richard Dell John Derickson Mary Dill www.acfona.org
*David & Martha Dobra Carol Dunton Dorothy Ebaugh Glenn Elliot Patricia Ewell *Gary & Mae Ellen Fick Mary Catherine Fifer Amy Filer Finger Lakes CFO June Fisher Anita Ford Brian Fox Dan & Sue Franklin Rose Fraser F.G. Frederick Roger & Rosemary Gatchell Kay Glore *Charles Grassl Maurice & Martha Ann Gregoire Carolyn Griffin Joshua & Elizabeth Griffin GA Mountains CFO Martha Hagy Jim Haney James & Betty Harrington David & Kathleen Hawkes Linda Heesch Nancy Henderson John & Ruth Henefer Linda Hershey *Tom & Dawn Heslin Allen & Betsy Hodges David Hoffman Bryan & Nancy Holland Cathy Horein Jeanne Hughes Iowa CFO Darrell James Kristi Jamison Leah Jennings Maynard Jones
Dave & Jane Kampsnider Ray & Donna Kenison Donald & Anna Krall Kenneth & Elizabeth Krall Matt & Helen Leach Dennis & Patricia Little Vickie Livelsberger Gloria Lomax Thomas Lomax Marilyn Luschen Adam & Ann Maddock Kathy Maier Geneveive Marriott Joyce McCallister Janet McCreary Alex & Alice McCullough Arleen McLane Beverly McLeod Daniel & Martha Meadows Ron Meyer Carolyn Olds Mikels Carolyn Miller John & Valerie Montalbano Ginger Moore *John & Virginia Moore Philip & Jane Morgan Earle & Pam Morse Robert & Becky Mortvedt *ME Acadia CFO Frank & Roxanne Nowinski *NC High Pastures CFO *Helen Panitt William & Ruth Pettibon David & Jenni Piatt James Pierce Dorine Pratt Major & Ordelphia Proctor *PA Hilltop CFO Joanne Rawson
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Verne Robinson Glenn & Joann Rogers Julie Rogers Bob & Margaret Russell Edwin & Leilani Savick Virginia Schenck Rex & Suzanne Schrolucke Mike Self Dean & Hazel Severin William & Julie Simmons Connie Sloan Robin Smalt Ruth Smalt Josephine Smith Norma Smith Tommy & Linda Sommer CA Southern CFO Larry & Susan Southwick Jenny Steele Virginia Steele Kay Stelzer Linda Stipo Debby Stratton *John & Kathryn Styer Rebecca Sutherland Charles & Marion Sutton *Bob & Debbie Thomas Darin & Tiffany Vaxelaire Donna Vaxelaire Paul & Dorcas West Wayne & Ruth West Budd & Jane White Faye Ellen Winger Willie & Sharon Witt Peter Wolcott Ruth Work *WV Capon Springs CFO Sarah Zowada *Zone 3 CFO *Zone 8 CFO 13
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May 2012 Washington CFO
2012 AB Northern Lights CFO
March 2012 WV Capon Springs CFO
September 2011 NY Stony Point CFO
February 2012 Nebraska CFO
October 2011 COL CO Summer CO Autumn CFOs
November 2011 Texas CFO COL
January 2012 CA Alliance CFO
December 2011 Indiana CFO
October 2012 CT-Gateway CFO NY Silver Bay CFO
November 2011 WV Capon Springs CFO
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December 2011 Indiana CFO
December 2011 Oregon CFO
July 2012 CA Silver Sierra CFO Council of Leaders
Sept 2011 Arizona CFO
August 2012 California CFOs
October 2011 Indiana CFO
March 2012 WV Capon Springs CFO NC Kanuga CFO
2012 AB Northern Lights CFO
Feb 2011 Montana CFO Washington CFO
Feb 2012 Michigan CFO Northern Michigan CFO
October 2011 BC Van Isle CFO
July 2012 Finger Lakes CFO
October 2010 Nebraska CFO Kansas CFO
September 2012 BC Mainland CFO
July 2012 Warwick CFO
2009 Texas CFO
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April 2012 WV Capon Springs CFO
May 2012 Montana CFO
April 2012 ME Acadia CFO
January 2012 VA Tidewater CFO
May 2012 MN Koronis CFO
August 2012 Washington CFO
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