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All,</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></A></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><FONT face=Arial>As many of you know, I have
spent the last three weeks in Topeka. My step-mother passed away; it has been a
long journey. Of course, we were unable to attend Washington Seminar, but we
look forward to hearing all about it.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3"><FONT face=Arial>That said, I just returned home
yesterday, and this is the first opportunity that I have had to write up the
minutes. You will find them attached. I apologize for not getting these to you
in a timelier manner this month, and I promise, barring another unexpected
difficulty, I will be much more prompt in the future. Please advise me if you
find any errors that need correcting.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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that you are finding warmth in the midst of this cold
snap.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial>Blessings,</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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