June15 newsletter

Meridian Hills Country Club

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6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

PARTY FRIDAY, JUNE 26 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS + PICNIC BUFFET

Entertainment: Kidzone Bounce Houses, Silly Safari Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Balloon Artists, Face Painters, Caricature Artists, Kids Club Games & Crafts, Live Music

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RSVP TODAY 255.2496

ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS + PICNIC BUFFET

FIREWORKS

Artists, Face Painters, Caricature Artists, Kids Club Games & Crafts, Live Music

Entertainment: Kidzone Bounce Houses, Silly Safari Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Balloon

PARTY

FIREWORKS

June 2015

Message from the President Board of Directors

Jim Dodson President Kristin Altice Tony Snider Erica Mobasser Jim Sinclair Jim Zoccola Barry Collier Tom Foster W. Tobin McClamroch Mark Linden - Treasurer Jeff Kirk - Legal Counsel

Management Team Steve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager Ludo Aaron Head Tennis Professional Jack Barber Golf Ambassador Michael Bembenick Head Golf Professional Megan Christman Membership Director Ashley Goldman Communications Coordinator Jim Hess Golf Course Superintendent

Have you ever been called “one of my baby’s”, or received a back rub while ordering at Bogey’s? It’s only been a month since Cheryl had back surgery, and I miss her “love.” She asked me to thank you for sending her get well cards, prayers and well wishes. Cheryl is making good progress in rehab, and is determined to return well before the Halloween Costume Competition.

The upgrade at the pool area is complete and our new chairs, tables and outdoor bar look fabulous. We have also changed our service proposition at the pool, offering meals and refreshments served to tables in addition to the self-service counter. Caroline Seger and a small committee took on this transformation project, and I am very thankful for their vision and dedication.

Jim Dodson Club President

We have added new fitness equipment, pickle ball courts, and expanded our parking lot by 45 spaces. Our new outdoor bar and fire pit near the putting green will be ready for use prior to the Fireworks Party/Independence Day celebration on June 26th. Please join us for an evening of fun festivities and fireworks. It certainly is the best family party in town.

The accounting system upgrade didn’t go quite as smoothly as we had hoped. Mostly, charges were mislabeled though the underlying charge was correct. We believe those problems have been ironed out and our next statement will be much better.

We will release the new Meridian Hills Web Site in the next few days, and you will find a significant improvement in how we present our club’s brand to the public. The private section of the site allows golf tee times to be secured, as well as access to your membership statement. Further improvements in how we use social media and ability to make dining room reservations to follow later this summer.

Sincerely, Jim Dodson

Kelly Letzler Catering & Events Coordinator Joe Miller Executive Chef Patrick Necessary F & B manager Jan Pyritz Accounting Manager Laura Wohlschlaeger Member Services & Communications

Meridian Hills Country Club 7099 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 317.255.2496

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Meridian Hills Website

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Message from theGeneral Manager The summer season is off to a great start! The pool improvements have been well received. The addition of Ed Ahlbrand and the return of Ashley Gilchrist is a great combination. The energy that Ed generates among the kids and Ashley’s familiarity and experiences with the families is tremendous. While we are providing better quality towels, we continue our efforts towards better sustainability. We ask that you use only the number of towels needed and return them at the end of your stay.

The pool bar has been a huge success! Please know that the law Steve Roper, CCM, CCE requires that no one under the age of 21 be inside the fence/ General Manager chained area surrounding the bar. A permanent fence will be installed soon.

Another improvement being made is the ladies locker room: a changing table, benches, storage baskets and garment hooks will be installed. In addition, new cardio equipment has arrived in the Fitness Center.

To ensure you have a wonderful dining experience, we have added a receptionist who deals exclusively with the reservations to assure calls are answered and returned promptly. In the evening, reservations are limited to 35 people every half hour. Walkins will be seated when there is availability. Particularly on Wednesday and Friday evenings, the most popular times are 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00pm. If we are full (35 people each of those times), a walk-in at 6:15 could have a one hour wait. We simply can no longer seat walk-ins right away when this scenario is the case, as it affects everyone’s service negatively. Your restaurant at the Club is extremely busy because Chef and his staff do an outstanding job. We have seven dining venues in addition to private dining space. We strive to provide you with the highest quality of service and appreciate your understanding.

Last but not least, Cheryl is resting at home and anxious to get back to her home away from home, Meridian Hills. Surgery was successful, now she just needs to heal. Your thoughts, cards, prayers have meant a great deal to her. Please know that Cheryl loves her family and cannot wait to return!

See you at the club!

Steve Roper

3 June 2015

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Table of Contents

2 ~ President’s Message 3 ~ Message from the gm 4-5 ~ Membership Update 6-9 ~ Golf News 10-11 ~ Calendars 12 ~ Club Information

Membership Update

Welcome New Members

Please help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as members of the Club.

ADAMS, Mr. Patrick (Kelli) Sheehan 7328 North Chester Ave Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 250-1249 Membership Class: Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Kristin Crisp and Todd Morris

KASHMAN, Mrs. Lauren (Jason) 7102 N Pennsylvania Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317)908-0944 Membership Class: Junior Tennis Sponsors: Devin Anderson and Zach Gordon

BRAR, Aman (Susan) Apparatus 120 Bow Lane Indianapolis, IN 4620 (317) 450-7046 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Bryan Chandler and Zach Ford

O'BRIEN, Mr. Hayes ("Timmie") Attorney 8501 Bent Tree Court Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 255-0525 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Phyllis Ponder and Richard Broderick

COHEN, Mrs. Ana (Nathan) 10470 Roxley Bend Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 258-7996 Membership Class: Junior Tennis Sponsors: Trish Mong and Chad Edmundson

ROSS, Dave (Amanda) Crossroads Realty Advisors 7300 Hull Road Zionsville, IN 46077 (317)418-8950 Membership Class: Junior Tennis Sponsors: Andrew Held and Tag Birge

EVANS, Mrs. Natasha (Benjamin) 444 Blue Ridge Road Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 692-9005 Membership Class: Junior Tennis Sponsors: Bryan Barrett and Chad Edmundson

STURMAN, Jake (Becky) Jones Lange Lasalle 7245 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Jason Sturman and Adam Broderick

FELDMANN, Bis (Derrick) 440 East 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 727-0436 Membership Class: Resident Tennis Sponsors: Chris Seger and David Drew

WHITACRE, Mr. Rob (EJ) Cornerstone Companies, Inc. 1606 Northwood Drive Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 523-1634 Membership Class: Legacy Golfing Sponsors: Tag Birge and Erik Barrett

HAZLEWOOD, J. Whipple (Shallan) 7940 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, IN 46260 (765) 481-0250 Membership Class: Resident Tennis Sponsors: Zach Ford and Ryan Drook

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Membership Update Membership Chairman Update

Memorial Weekend is a time we pay tribute to the brave men and women of our military. It is also a time we celebrate the sights and sounds of the Indy 500, the end of the school year for most kids and the opening of the pool (and my kids enjoying charging endless amount of food and drinks).

Hopefully you and your family will enjoy the dog days of summer at the pool.

A big thank you goes out to Megan Christman, the membership committee and to those members that have recommended the club to a friend, co-worker or relative. We are on target to have over 22 new Members by the end of May. Don’t forget the Partner Program runs through June 30th and offers a 15% discount on dues to the new member and their 2 sponsors (limit of 2) for a year.

Pat Schaefer

Membership Committee Chairman

We have some great upcoming events in June; on the 21st we have Father’s Day Twilight Buffet.

On June 26th, one of the best events MHCC puts on each year the Fireworks Party!

Please remember if you would like to bring a prospective member out to an event or to play golf or tennis please let Megan know as she will help with any details.

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call me.

Pat Schaefer

Junior Golf Membership Program

5 June 2015

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Golf News

ladies 9 Hole Results Opening Day / April 30th, 2015 PLACE 1st 2nd

TEAM Laura Touchton, Barb Skillman, Cindy Curnow, Ann Dugan Amy Dietrich, Sherry Sugarman, Olive Myers, Verletta King

Best 6 of 9 / May 14th, 2015 PLACE T-1st 3rd

Low Putts / May 21st, 2015

PLAYER Charlotte Campbell & Robyn Caponi Laura Touchton

SCORE 19 21

PLAYERS Cindy Curnow, Ann Dugan, Charlotte Campbell, Julie McKinley, Robyn Caponi, Terry Bowen

Blind 1-2-3 / May 28th, 2015 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd

SCORE 34 38

TEAM Charlotte Campbell, Gaye Schwarz, Linda Wolff Cindy Curnow, Ann Dugan, Cindy Stella Laura Touchton, Barb Skillman, Penny Stone

ladies 18 Hole Results

SCORE 39 40 43

Opening Day / April 28th, 2015 PLACE T-1st

TEAM Cindy Stella, MJ Hamburger, Anne Fehlinger, Robyn Caponi, Susan Barrett, Mary Levin, Becky Miller, Cindy Bennett, & Ryta Lett 2nd Alice Hillis, Beth Seger, Linda Ford & Martha Hennessey Closest To Pin / #7 Mary Sue Higgins 10’5” Long Putt /#9 Robyn Caponi 6’11”

SCORE 27 28

ABC Shamble / May 5th, 2015 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

TEAM Verletta King, Donna Kuhn, Anne Fehlinger Janet Estes, Laura Touchton, Alice Hillis Gretchen Sheridan, Gini Hupfer, Cindy Stella Sherry Sugarman, Dessie Koch, Annette Collier

SCORE 52 53 54 55

A big congratulations to Annette Collier for a natural pitch in Birdie on #16 for a net DOUBLE EAGLE!!!

Odd & Even / May 12th, 2015 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd

TEAM Leisa Merrell, Gini Hupfer, Joyce Boncosky, Cindy Curnow Carolyn McClamroch, Lori Mail, Janet Estes, Donna Kuhn Susan Barrett, Edie Enright, Cindy Stella, Verletta King

SCORE 91 93 96

Dice Day / May 19th, 2015 PLACE 1st 2nd T-3rd 6 June 2015

TEAM Gretchen Sheridan, Gini Hupfer, Donna Kuhn, and Dessie Koch Becky Miller, Carolyn McClamroch, Beth Morton, and Alice Hillis Sherry Sugarman, Laura Touchton, Cindy Curnow Joyce Boncosky, Jayne Spahn, Judy Rush

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SCORE 71 73 74

Congratualations to Kathy Hubbell!! Her first Hole-In-One, May 19th, on hole #15!!!!!!!!

Golf News

Mark Your Calendar / June

Wednesday, June 2nd Ladies 18-Hole: Low Gross, Low Net 8:30am Director’s Outing

1:15pm Shotgun for all afternoon play this day 1:15pm Wednesday, June 3rd Men’s League #4 5:15pm

Ladies Clinics & Cocktails #1 – Pitch Shots 5:30pm Thursday, June 4th Ladies 9-Hole: 5 Mystery Holes 9:00am Friday, June 5th One Day Member/Guest w/ lunch & dinner 1:15pm

All play must be off of the golf course by 1pm Tuesday, June 9th Ladies Pearsey Spring Tournament Day 1 8:30am Wednesday, June 10th Men’s League #4 5:15pm Thursday, June 11th Ladies 9-Hole: Best 3-card Poker Hand 9:00am Friday, June 12th Ladies Pearsey Spring Tournament Day 2 8:30am

Couples Twilight Golf 5:00 cocktails, 5:30pm golf 5:00pm Sunday, June 14th Couples Guest Invitational 1:00pm

Morning Shotgun for ALL Member Play 8:30am Tuesday, June 16th Ladies 18-Hole: Chicago 312 8:30am Wednesday, June 17th Ladies Clinics & Cocktails #2 – Tee Shots 5:30pm Thursday, June 18th Ladies 9-Hole: Guest Day (Fifty Shades of Green) 9:00am Friday, June 19th Men’s Member/Member (Cocktail Hour after golf) 1:15pm

All play must be off of the golf course by 1pm Saturday, June 20th Men’s Member/Member w/ lunch 8:30am

Tee times begin at 1:00pm for member play Tuesday, June 23rd Ladies 18-Hole: Least Putts-3somes 8:30am Wednesday, June 24th Ladies Clinics & Cocktails #3 – Chip Shots 5:30pm & Bump N’ Run Men’s League #6 5:15pm Thursday, June 25th Par 3 Challenge, 1 Best Ball Friday, June 26th All Club 4th of July Party 3:00pm

Practice facility closes at 3pm, Golf Course closes at 6pm Saturday, June 27th Men’s Senior Club Championship Round 1 Tee Times Sunday, June 28th Men’s Senior Club Championship Round 2 Tee Times Tuesday, June 30th Ladies 18-Hole 8:30am

All golfing members please be mindful, while hitting balls at the practice range, when the tees are forward, it may be possible for long hitters to hit their ball beyond the net at the end of the range.

PLEASE use a club that avoids this possibility.

Thank you for your help!

Tournament Sign-up Policy

Men’s Events: 3 weeks prior to the event date for all events (excluding Timberman)

You may call, email, or sign-up in person on the event board.

Ladies Events: Sign-up for 18 Hole and 9 Hole Events will be available on the Ladies Bulletin

Things To Remember:

- Tee Time requests must be turned in by 7:30pm each Wednesday - Tuesday mornings are for 18 Hole Ladies until 11am; first tee opens up after 11:00am - Thursday mornings are for 9 Hole Ladies until 9:30am; first tee open up at 9:00am Bembenick’s Golf Shop will match any price from anywhere on golf equipment - The golf staff offers single lessons and group clinics for all genders and ages - Callaway Golf offers a Trade-In Trade-Up Program that applies credit toward new equipment! All brands of equipment are welcomed to be traded in toward new clubs!

7 June 2015

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Golf News

June Hours of Operation Golf Shop Range Course

Monday CLOSED CLOSED 2:00pm

Golf Shop Range Course

Tuesday Wed Thursday 8:00am - 7:30pm 8:00am - 7:30pm 8:00am - 7:30pm 7:30am - Dusk 7:30am - 6:30pm 8:00am - Dusk 11:00am 8:00am 9:00am

Friday Sat Sun 8:00am - 7:30pm 6:45am - 7:30pm 6:45am - 7:30pm 7:30am - Dusk 6:30am - Dusk 6:30am - 6:30pm 8:00am 7:00am 7:00am

*The practice tee is open until dusk each day, with an exception of Wednesdays and Sundays to allow for clean picking *The practice tee opens later on Thursday monrings due to mowing & maintenance *Golf Course is reserved for Ladies 18 hole group each Tuesday monring until 11am (May - September)

Upcoming Tournament Information

Men’s 1 Day Member-Guest Friday, June 5th – 1:15pm Shotgun start

Couples Invitational Sunday, June 14th – 1:15 pm Shotgun start

Format and Fees: 1 Member – 1 Guest $150 1 Member – 3 Guests $300

Sign –Up NOW!!!

Invite your guest couple to enjoy golf and dinner at Meridian Hills with you and yours!

Fee includes: Guest Green Fee(s), Tee favor for member & guest(s), Golf shop credit prizing & awards, complimentary cocktails with heavy hors d'oeuvres to follow golf.

Format and Fees: $160 fee for golf guest fees, and prizing Dinner on the back patio following golf; separate charge

Men’s Member-Member Friday, June 19th & Saturday, June 20th Sign-Up Begins June 1st, please call or email the golf shop with your Member-Member team.

Format: Friday -1 Best Ball of the 2-man team, 50% of each player’s 18 hole course handicap, closest to the pin contest on each Par 3 Lunch is optional - Men’s Grill Buffett / Cocktail hour and complimentary hors d'oeuvres to follow golf on Friday We encourage all teams to invite their spouses to the club for dinner! Plan your reservations early!

Saturday - Pinehurst Alternate Shop, 40% of the total team handicap Each player will hit a tee shot, play their partners second shot and then choose 1 ball to alternate until the hole is completed.

Lunch is to follow and included in the tournament package fee 5th Annual Senior Club Championship 55 Years of Age and OLDER, $50 entry Fee Dates: Round 1: Saturday, June 27th — Tee times begin at 9:00am / Round 2: Sunday, June 28th — Tee times begin at 9:00 Eligibility and Tees Ages 55-74 Play the Blue Tees / Ages 75+ Play the Tan Tees Entry Fee is not included in the Men’s golf package ***Only those competing from Blue tees are eligible for overall Sr. Club Champion*** ***Any player may elect to play from the Blue tee division*** Format: 36 Hole Stroke Play with Gross and Net divisions in each age group 8 June 2015

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Golf News

Bembenick’s Golf Product Spotlight

Father’s Day, Sunday June 21st

Father’s Day is just around the corner and Bembenick’s Golf Shop has a variety of gift options available. Golf Shop Gift Certificates and Golf Lessons are very popular gifts, as well as equipment such as balls, gloves, and clubs. Hats and apparel from all of the industry’s most popular brands are also big hits with Dad. Don’t forget free gift wrapping is available!!!

9 June 2015

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June 2015 SUNDAY

7

Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

1

MONDAY

8

Clubhouse Closed

Clubhouse Closed

Meridian Hills Country Club

TUESDAY 2 Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp

WEDNESDAY 3 Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo

THURSDAY 4

9 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

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12 13 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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19 20 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

25

26

Pasta Night: Chicken Marsala

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FRIDAY

Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

SATURDAY 6

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 14 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

15 Clubhouse Closed

16 17 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Fish & Chips Chicken Picatta

Ladies Book Club 12pm

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 21 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

22 Clubhouse Closed

Father’s Day Twilight Buffet

28 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm

23 24 *Fiesta Night* Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

All Club Fireworks Party

27

Live Music

29

Clubhouse Closed

30 Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp

While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation.

Call 255-2496 for reservations

July 2015 SUNDAY

5

Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

MONDAY

6

TUESDAY

Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY 1 Pasta Night: Cheese Manicotti

THURSDAY 2

3

FRIDAY

Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

SATURDAY 4

7 8 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Veal Liver & Chicken Parmesan Onions

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10 11 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

14 15 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Fish & Chips Shrimp Diablo

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17 18 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

23

Clubhouse Closed

21 22 Pasta Night: Dinner Special: Chicken Picatta Veal Liver & Onions

24 Seafood Buffet

Clubhouse Closed

28 Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp

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31 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

Clubhouse Closed

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 12 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

13 Clubhouse Closed

Ladies Book Club 12pm

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 19 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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25

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 26 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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29 *Fiesta Night*

Live Music Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm

While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation.

Call 255-2496 for reservations

Club Contacts & Hours of Operation Managers Office

Tuesday - Sunday

317.255.2497

Member Services Desk

Monday - Friday

317.255.2496

Steve Roper, General Manager sroper@mhcc-indy.com

Laura Wohlschlaeger lauraw@mhcc-indy.com

9:00am - 6:00pm

9:30am - 5:30pm

Membership 317.860.1556 Megan Christman, Membership Director mchristman@mhcc-indy.com

Accounting Office

Monday - Friday

317.251.3636

Catering & Events

317.860.1536

Food & Beverage

317-255-2496

Jan Pyritz, Accounting Manager janisp@mhcc-indy.com

9:00am - 5:00pm

Kelly Letzler, Catering & Events Coordinator kletzler@mhcc-indy.com

Joe Miller, Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director chefmiller@mhcc-indy.com

Golf Pro Shop

317.255.3369

Golf Shop, Range & Course June Hours See Page 10

Tennis Pro Shop

317.860.1630 Ludo Aaron, Head Tennis Professional ludoaaron@gmail.com

Kids Club

317.255.2496 (reservations)

Tuesday - Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm Daytime Cost: $10 for the 1st hour, $5 every additional hour Wednesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Evening Cost: $5 per hour, per child **Additional charges apply for dinner service **Additional charges apply PER child if picked up after 9:00 pm Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm-4:00pm Parents Afternoon Out: Starts, May 26th / Ends, July 31st $35.00 per child / $30.00 per additional child Saturday, Sunday, Monday: Closed

Fitness Center

Patrick Necessary, Food & Beverage Manager pnecessary@mhcc-indy.com

Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm * Call Marcus Bastianelli at 317-373-4321 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*

Take-Out Orders

Dining Hours

Take-out orders can be made by calling the Men’s Grill at 317.860.1546 or the Hostess Podium at 317.860.1632.

Lunch

Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm

Dinner

Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Reservations

Reservations can be made by calling our Member Services desk at 317.255.2496.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Seating upon arrival for dinner is not guaranteed unless you have a reservation.

12 June 2015

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