Tau Kappa Epsilon - Epsilon Kappa Winter Newsletter 12/18/2017 |
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State of the Fraternity Fellow Fraters, Parents, and Friends of the Fraternity, Since our last newsletter, the undergraduates of Epsilon Kappa have been very busy trying to end the semester on the strongest note possible. We have hosted two philanthropy events, held the third court and elected a brand new executive board. On November 5th, the new members held their own philanthropy event called “Silly String for St. Jude.” Having a new member philanthropy event was a new idea conceived by Frater Randazzo. For $2 the Loyola community could spray silly string on a TKE and the event raised $220. The new member set a goal of $100 and we were extremely proud of them. Having the new members host their own philanthropy event allowed the new members to experience leadership and the responsibility of hosting an event. Furthermore, we had our annual Crafts for Kids event on November 30th. Because of the great turnout, we have had for the event over the years, St. Jude asked us to not make any more Christmas cards because they were receiving too many. Our philanthropy chairman Lance Boehm and his committee came up with the great idea of making tie blankets. We had another fantastic turnout and made over 20 tie blankets for the children of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. On November 11th and 12th we held third court and initiation. The undergraduate brothers really enjoyed going back to the court system that so many alumni used in their time as an undergraduate. It is one of the many truly special parts of Epsilon Kappa that we have traditions that span decades. We initiated five fantastic men who truly embody our values of Love, Charity, and Esteem. Furthermore, we elected a brand new executive board, which will be introduced later in the newsletter. Frater Mitchell Heacock was elected the new Prytanis and I know without a shadow of a doubt he will continue our high standards. He is inheriting a fraternity that has won another Top Teke award and I know under his guidance we can win other. Fraters, I Love This Fraternity! Yours In The Bond, Patrick Siegmund, #883 |
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Exiting Prytanis Statement Esteemed Alumni Fraters, Parents, Faculty and Friends of the Fraternity, I first want to congratulate the undergraduate brothers of Epsilon Kappa following another successful semester. While this semester may not have begun the way we expected, I could not be prouder of the way we finished. Serving as president for the last month and a half has been such a great honor for me and I cannot thank my brothers enough for their support and encouragement in such an arduous time. I also want to thank Frater Harry Conkey for his sacrifice and dedication to the Epsilon Kappa chapter the last two semesters. Lastly, I would like to thank our countless alumni, chapter advisors, school administrators, and TKE professional staff for their help and guidance. Without the dedication of so many, the Epsilon Kappa chapter would not be where it is today. Taking over as president midway through the Fall 2017 semester was something I had not envisioned. As a chapter, we have dealt with some adversity and were left with two choices. We could let our adversity spoil the progress our organization has made over the past four years, or we could make the best out of bad situation and show the Loyola community how valuable we are to our campus. I can proudly say we chose to be Better Men for a Better World. Our involvement grew even more at other organization’s philanthropy events and the undergraduate brothers became even more involved, winning three positions on the Interfraternity Council’s Executive Board (President, Vice President of Judicial Affairs, and Vice President of Philanthropy). I believe the resiliency we’ve shown this semester is one of the greatest characteristics of Epsilon Kappa. We refuse to quit and will do whatever it takes to be the top chapter at Loyola. I look forward to our continued growth as a chapter and as men. Since I joined Epsilon Kappa as a new member in the spring of 2015, I have witnessed this chapter do incredible things. The chapter has grown tremendously in chapter size, philanthropy dollars raised, and recognition. We have done incredible things like raising over $20,000 in one week for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We initiated five fantastic men this semester that embody our values of Love, Charity, and Esteem. We also submitted a 500-page report to the university for the Greek Standards and Awards Program. The report features categories covering chapter management, community service & philanthropy, leadership & membership development, and risk prevention & accountability. I know through the hard work of our executive board, we will win our fourth consecutive Top Chapter award here at Loyola and sweep the award slate for the second consecutive year. Every brother since 1956 has played a significant role in our storied history at Loyola. As a senior, it has been an honor and privilege to be a part of something so much bigger than myself. I know, like many of you, I would not be the man I am today without Epsilon Kappa and I am forever grateful for my time in this chapter. I know that under the Fraternity’s new leadership in Frater Mitchell Heacock and his executive board, Epsilon Kappa will continue to flourish. Thank you for the memories and opportunity to grow as a man and as a leader. Fraters, I Love This Fraternity! Yours In The Bond, Patrick J. Siegmund, #883 |
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Incoming Prytanis Statement Esteemed Alumni Fraters, Parents, Faculty and Friends of the Fraternity, I would like to thank everyone in the chapter for believing in me and electing me as the new Prytanis. It is with great honor that I take this position, and with the help of our entire e-board and chapter members, I hope to do everything that I can during this next term to make this chapter and this brotherhood stronger. Every member deserves to get out of TKE whatever they would like to, and my goal is that every brother can experience that. Throughout the course of this next year, I hope our chapter members continue to grow closer to each other and with our alumni. I also plan to work in conjunction with our alumni and our great Histor to build a better networking system with the active brothers and them. Also, I plan to further our success on campus and become more involved with other non-Greek organizations. The brothers of TKE at Loyola are a family and this upcoming year I hope to work in conjunction with our fantastic recruitment chairs and recruit more great brothers. Finally, I would like to represent TKE in the best light possible. Out of respect for the brothers of the Epsilon-Kappa chapter and the fraternity as a whole, I promise to embody love, charity, and esteem. The members of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Loyola are a special group of guys that strive for excellence and with that being said I plan to continue that reputation and further the growth of this great organization. Again, thank you for this opportunity, and I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season! Fraters, I Love This Fraternity! Yours In The Bond, Mitchell Heacock, #900
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Upcoming Events Epsilon Kappa hopes everyone has a marvelous winter break and wishes all a joyful and heart-filled holiday season. We also have faith that everyone is looking forward to this upcoming spring 2018 semester. Here some of the events you can look forward to in the approaching months. 🔻Founders Day Get Together🔻 When: January 13, 2018 Time: 8:00 pm Where: Bar 63- Edgewater, IL. Click here to RSVP 🔻Alumni Chicago Wolfs Hockey Game🔻 When: February 3, 2018 Time: TBD* Where: Allstate Arena- Rosemont, IL. 🔻Loyola University Chicago VS. Illinois State University Basketball Tailgate🔻 When: February 24, 2018 Time: TBD* Where: Ireland's Tap, Damen Student Center- Loyola University Chicago, IL. *Look forward to future announcements about details and RSVPs* |
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Esteemed Alumni, Fraters, Parents, Faculty, and Friends of the Fraternity, On November 12th Epsilon Kappa initiated five men into our brotherhood; (pictured left to right) Thaer Mohamad, Joseph Ranieri, Tyree Henderson, Adrian Lazo, and Byron Mandell. Each of these young men demonstrated their commitment to our pillars and principles of love, charity, and esteem. They completed their journey with flying colors and making the chapter and myself more than proud. They held their own philanthropy fundraiser that benefited St. Jude Children's Hospital. The name of the event, Silly String for St. Jude, was a resounding success raising over $225 in an afternoon from small donations. The event was held on campus in Damen Student Center where students would donate $2 dollars to silly string a Teke in the face. The event proved their hard work, dedication, and pride in our core principles that govern us as fraters in the bond. These five men will do great things for our chapter. I am confident in saying that they will push our chapter to new heights. Fraters, I Love This Fraternity! Yours In The Bond, Joseph Jon Randazzo, #878
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On Thursday, November 30th, 2017, the brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted their fourth annual fall service event Crafts for Kids, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. From 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, over 75 students from the Loyola community came by to help make holiday-themed tie blankets to the tune of Christmas music and some tasty coffee and donuts. We want to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped out and give a special shoutout to the ladies of Chi Omega for having the most attendees! |
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In total, we were able to make 20 full sized tie blankets to give to the patients of St. Jude and help make a child’s holiday. The event was a huge success and a great time for both the brothers of TKE and the Loyola community. |
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New Officers As we step into second semester and say goodbye to the leadership of our seniors, we are excited to bring in a new group of strong individuals. Our new officers are excited to have the opportunity to grow the chapter and grow as leaders within the chapter. Read more about the officers and their goals for their positions. |
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Prytanis Mitchell Heacock Hometown: Rochester Hills, Michigan Graduating: 2019 Major: Biology Why did you choose your major? I love science and hope to use this major to propel me forward towards my goals of going to medical school. What made you join TKE? Simply put - brotherhood and the team aspect that tke has. Pledge Class: Alpha Alpha- Spring 2016 Big: Nick Kimble Previous Positions: Grammateus of Recruitment Goals for the upcoming semester? I have multiple goals for the upcoming semester, however, the most important ones to note are: to instill a more round table culture within the chapter so that everyone is involved in whatever needs to be discussed. I plan to utilize all of the chapter’s resources, including but not limited to: advisors, both faculty and academic, alumni, the school, and most importantly, each other. Finally, I plan to make this upcoming year enjoyable for all brothers. I plan to lead this organization not like a business, but rather a social fraternity in the hopes that everyone can get something out of tke at the end of their college careers. |
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Epi-Prytanis David Cooper Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Graduating: 2019 Major: Poltical Science & English Why did you choose your major? After my time at Loyola I intend to go to law school. While I am interested in both topics, they ultimately boiled down to being solid foundational pre-law majors. What made you join TKE? I chose TKE because of the brotherhood that I felt when I was first approached by Dennis Kelman and Max Albekier. I was immediately welcomed as a potential new member. This caused me to fall in love with the organization, as well as those individuals I rushed with that would eventually go on to become my pledge brothers. TKE truly stood out to me as a group of genuine guys who lived up to their values. Pledge Class: Alpha Alpha- Spring 2016 Big: George Haley Previous Positions: Hypophetes Goals for the upcoming semester? My goals for the upcoming semester are to help TKE to thrive on Loyola's campus by being a resource for the Prytanis, Mitchell Heacock. We both aim to contribute to another top TKE chapter award, and another sweep of Loyola's IFC awards. I also want to revitalize the committee system of our chapter to ensure that we are working smarter and not harder in order to accomplish our goals. |
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Grammateus Gaberiel Guevara Hometown: Chicago, IL Graduating: 2020 Major: Biology & Neuroscience Why did you choose your major? I always knew I wanted to be a doctor and I chose biology because I believe it will help me prepare the most for medical school. What made you join TKE? Everyone was genuine from the second I met them and all shared a strong brotherhood. Pledge Class: Alpha Beta - Fall 2016 Big: Harry Conkey Previous Positions: Academic Chairman Goals for the upcoming semester? Maintain a high chapter attendance as well as making sure to keep all documents organized. |
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Histor Elmer Alvarez Hometown: Bensenville, Illinois Graduating: 2020 Major: Advertising and Public Relations Why did you choose your major? Being able to use my communication and social skills to my best potential aligns perfectly with what the AD & PR course load entails. What made you join TKE? TKE makes me feel like I never left home. Seeing the brotherhood from an outside persperctive before rushing made me realize that I needed to belong to such an amazing organization. Nothing compares to having so many brothers who support and are always by my side at the end of the day. I am extremely blessed to have the privilege to grow and prosper alongside these great men. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Gabriel Guevara Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? I hope to expand our alumni relations to such a magnitude and establish meaningful relationships with our older and more experienced esteemed fraters. |
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Crysophylos Ryan Schiller Hometown: Glenview, Illinois Graduating: 2019 Major: Accounting & Finance Why did you choose your major? I always knew that I wanted to pursue a career in financial services. I believe that the combination of both accounting and finance yields me the opportunity to learn the most about how companies keep complex records, and how to go about valuing companies based on an understanding of those records. What made you join TKE? I first got involved with TKE playing basketball in Halas. I started hanging out with the brothers more often, and I decided that I wanted to become a part of this great organization. Pledge Class: Alpha Alpha- Spring 2016 Big: Alex Finch Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? My primary goal is to lower dues and ensure that the fraters have as good of a time, if not a better time. This will be done by finding activities/venues that everyone is sure to enjoy, while also being cheaper than what EK has done in the past. |
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Hypophetes Luisangel Miranda Hometown: Bensenville, Illinois Graduating: 2020 Major: Information Systems Why did you choose your major? It brings business and technology together in a field that is constantly evolving and growing. I am attracted to the idea of finding the best solutions to help firms operate more efficiently and effectively through the use of computer systems and information technology. What made you join TKE? It is an organization that has a diverse group of men that are motivated and hungry for success. This fraternity has always made me feel supported and I know that I can count on all the guys when I need them. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Elio D'Amico Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? I want to continue developing the bond of our men by gauging interest in our brotherhood events, using the appropriate methods of conflict resolution, holding each other accountable, and pushing one another towards success. The stronger our bond is, the more effective we will be as a chapter and as men. |
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Pylortes Karl Lang Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinios Graduating: 2019 Major: Philosophy Why did you choose your major? Philosophy makes you a open minded individual and it’s also been great for prepping me for law school and beyond. What made you join TKE? A lot of support and interest from guys in the chapter and TKE has the strongest brotherhood on campus. Pledge Class: Alpha Beta- Fall 2016 Big: Ritesh Kashyap Previous Positions: Social Chairman Goals for the upcoming semester? My main goal for the upcoming semester is to have as much fun as we can in the most organized way possible. |
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Hegemon Ethan Elridge Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Graduating: 2020 Major: Flim and Digital Media Production Why did you choose your major? Writing is my passion and film is my medium through which i do that. Additionally, film is a culmination of so many other art forms and has so much flexibility and opportunity. What made you join TKE? This chapter has culture of leadership, excellence, and zeal that I wanted to contribute to. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Phillip Zeller Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? To make the Hegemon position more personal and involved, to create great men AND great Tekes, to provide education that will advance our brotherhood and success in all aspects of our chapter, and to shape the future of our chapter as one of men that are devoted to making the world better. |
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President of IFC Sam Torrence Hometown: Barrington, Illinois Graduating: 2019 Major: Environmental Policy Why did you choose your major? I am an Environmental Policy major because the environmental sustainability field is in a period of growth and promises ample job opportunities. I am also very passionate about the policies that go into making the planet a more stable one. I plan to go to law school so that I can take advantage of this increasing field and work with in a field that I love. What made you join TKE? I chose TKE because when I went to my first IFC Open House I met Jay Patel, Nick Kimble, and Denis Kelman. These guys seemed very genuine and convinced me to come out to some of the recruitment events. Once I started to meet a lot of the brothers I felt at home in the brotherhood. Pledge Class: Alpha Alpha- Spring 2016 Big: Andy Pawlowski Previous Positions: Pylortes Goals for the upcoming semester? My goal as IFC president is to lead the entire fraternal community at Loyola University Chicago to become a stronger and more unified community. This will benefit TKE because a more unified greek community will lead to more support of our organization's goals, especially in our philanthropic efforts. |
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Vice President of IFC, Intramural Chairman Stephen Spaulding Hometown: Northfield, Minnesoyta Graduating: 2020 Major: Exercise Science Why did you choose your major? I am on the pre-Med track as a biology major, but I would rather learn about humans than plants and animals. What made you join TKE? We have the best brotherhood Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Yeong Heo Previous Positions: Epiprytanis Goals for the upcoming semester? IFC: Spread the name of IFC and help IFC have a larger role on campus. TKE: Win all of the major competitions this semester. |
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IFC VP of Philanthropy, Philanthropy Chairman Eric Iles Hometown: Aurora, Illinois Graduating: 2019 Major: Business Management Why did you choose your major? It is a flexible major & I want to go into Consulting Management one day. What made you join TKE? I chose TKE because of the brotherhood & the values TKE brings to each member. Pledge Class: Alpha Beta- Fall 2016 Big: Patrick Siegmund Previous Positions: Fundraising Chairman Goals for the upcoming semester? IFC: My goal as IFC VP of Philanthropy is to work with organizations, such as Youth Outreach Service and Bright Pink, and to use these organizations to have Greek and non-Greek students be engaged with the Loyola and Rogers Park community. In addition, I will advertise Philanthropic events to increase turnout and donations for good causes. This can benefit TKE because it can allow our organization be engaged in the Fraternity/Sorority Community and receive support from all other organizations on campus. TKE: To raise at least $30,000 through online fundraising, improve TKE Week, and have a successful main event. |
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Recruitment Chairman Billy Dunderdale Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Graduating: 2020 Major: Health Systems Management Why did you choose your major? I actually switched my major from a Exercise Science (pre-medical) to Health Systems Management. I like the business/administrative aspect of the hospital setting, along with the influence of my grandmother who has worked as both a nurse and an administrator at Massachusetts General Hospital for over 35 years. What made you join TKE? As an alumni of Notre Dame College Prep, an all boys Catholic high school, I wanted that feeling of brotherhood and unity when I came to Loyola. Along with brotherhood, I believed and still believe that meeting a group of guys, such as those in TKE, could provide the type of closure, belonging, guidance, and friendship that I once felt in high school. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Max Van De Werken Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? My goals for the upcoming Spring semester are to first, emphasize the recruitment of quality over quantity, in terms of the individuals we want to be a part Epsilon Kappa. Secondly, to highlight the fact that recruitment is a chapter-wide obligation, involving every active brother in our events. My third goal is to confidently extend bids to about 30 potential new members. Finally, my last goal is to have a effective and efficient rush process this upcoming semester. |
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Grammateus of Recruitment Alec Vanderloo Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Graduating: 2020 Major: Business-Finance Why did you choose your major? My dad has been a financial advisor for over 25 years and he has driven my interest to finance. What made you join TKE? The brotherhood is hands down the best on campus. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Karl Lang Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? Recruit 30 fantastic PNM’s, create the best rush process possible, and organize everything the Recruitment chair needs. |
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Academic Chairman David Doss Hometown: Caramel, Indiana Graduating: 2020 Major: Finance Why did you choose your major? It interests me a lot and there seems to be a lot you can do with it. What made you join TKE? I played sports my entire life and I really missed the feeling of being on a team and the brotherhood that comes with being on a team. TKE seemed to have very strong brotherhood, and I wanted to be apart of that. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Max Gerberg Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? Raise the chapters GPA. |
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Fundraising Chairman Alex Briestensky Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona Graduating: 2020 Major: Biology, Pre-Med Why did you choose your major? I chose Biology, Pre-med because I have always taken an interest in science and would like to have a career where I know that I am helping people everyday. What made you join TKE? I chose TKE because I came from an all guys high school and missed the brotherhood I felt there, as well as wanting to get more involved at Loyola. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Danny Hansen Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? Plan more fundraisers throughout the semester and improve overall attendance at those fundraisers. |
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Social Chairman Ryan Mason Hometown: Fox Lake, Illinois Graduating: 2019 Major: Marketing & Finance Why did you choose your major? I'm interested in market trends and the reasons people purchase what they do. What made you join TKE? Great group of guys that I felt I could create a strong bond with. Pledge Class: Alpha Gamma- Spring 2017 Big: Roman Vladimirovich Praetextus Krasnitsky Grott Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? To plan social events that the brothers will attend and enjoy. |
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Judicial Board Chairman Anthony Caranci Hometown: Rochester, New York Graduating: 2019 Major: Finance & Information Systems Why did you choose your major? I want a job when I graduate. What made you join TKE? Needed cool guys to hangout with. Pledge Class: Alpha Alpha- Spring 2016 Big: Peter Hayes Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? Top TKE. |
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Public Relations Chairman Riley Chapman Hometown: Wheaton, Illinois Graduating: 2019 Major: Marketing Why did you choose your major? I chose marketing because that is the career path my Dad set out for himself and I saw interest in it so I decided to follow in his footsteps. What made you join TKE? The brotherhood compared to no other and saw potential for me to grow as a man. Also love how good they were with Greek League Basketball. Pledge Class: Alpha Beta - Fall 2016 Big: Colin Moser Previous Positions: NA Goals for the upcoming semester? Advertise TKE week more through our social media and let our followers see who we truly are. |
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Webmaster Donald Stolz Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Graduating: 2018 Major: Software Engineering Why did you choose your major? I enjoy the diversity of things to learn and the wide variety of problems to solve. What made you join TKE? I was drawn to brotherhood and the commitment to the chapter that many of the leaders showed. Pledge Class: Alpha Alpha - Spring 2016 Big: Nick Kimble Previous Positions: Histor & Webmaster Goals for the upcoming semester? My goal is to promote TKE and grow our online presence, on campus and with our Alumni. My primrary focus is to aid in the continued growth our philanthropic efforts. |
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Top (left to right): Ethan Eldridge, Alex Briestensky, Ryan Schiller, Alec Vanderloo, Gabriel Guevara, Luisangel Miranda, Karl Lang, David Cooper, Donald Stolz Bottom (left to right): David Doss, Stephen Spaulding, Billy Dunderdale, Elmer Alvarez, Mitchell Heacock, Riley Chapman Not Pictured: Anthony Caranci, Eric Iles, Ryan Mason, & Sam Torrence |
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