<div><br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Tara Chavez, President</span></b><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico</span></b><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><i style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,240)"><a href="mailto:NFBNM.Treasurer@gmail.com" style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:blue">NFBNM.President@gmail.com</span></a></span></u></i></b><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">505-328-3349</span></b><u style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></b></p></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Janet Montoya</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com">nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 18:07<br>Subject: Fwd: 2026 March At Large Chapter Agenda and minutes<br>To: Tara Chavez <<a href="mailto:nfbnm.president@gmail.com">nfbnm.president@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Janet Montoya</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com" target="_blank">nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 5:57\u202fPM<br>Subject: 2026 March At Large Chapter Agenda and minutes<br>To: Tonia Trapp <<a href="mailto:NFBNewMexicoSecretary@gmail.com" target="_blank">NFBNewMexicoSecretary@gmail.com</a>><br>Cc: Tara Chavez <<a href="mailto:nfbnm.president@gmail.com" target="_blank">nfbnm.president@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please
join the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New
Mexico</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tuesday,
March 24, 2026 (4<sup style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Th</sup> Tuesday of the month)</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Social
time starts at 6:30 pm</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meeting
starts promptly at 7:00 pm</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Mountain
Standard Time (US and Canada)</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The
purpose of the NFB</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Per our </span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/constitution" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue" target="_blank">constitution</a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">,
the purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is to serve as a vehicle
for collective action by the blind of the nation; to function as a mechanism
through which the blind and interested sighted persons can come together in
local, state, and national meetings to plan and carry out programs to improve
the quality of life for the blind; to provide a means of collective action for
parents of blind children; to promote the vocational, cultural, and social
advancement of the blind; to achieve the integration of the blind into society
on a basis of equality with the sighted; and to take any other action which
will improve the overall condition and standard of living of the blind.</span> <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://nfb.org/brand" target="_blank" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">http://nfb.org/brand</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Contact
Information:</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Janet
Montoya, President</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Email: </span><a href="mailto:nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com</span></a><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Phone: </span><a href="mailto:nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com/505-672-9626" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">505-672-9626</span></a><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:lightgrey"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey">1</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">. 7 pm Call to Order, Janet Montoya, President</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:lightgrey">2.
NFB pledge:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National
Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by
its Constitution.</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3.
National Federation of the Blind Belief Message: </span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members
and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity
achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey"> </span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Roll
Call and Introduction of Guests, Jamie Sibson</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">5.
Approval of the agenda. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">6.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey"> </span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Approval
of the January 27th meeting minutes. (attached)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Approval of the February 24<sup style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">th</sup>
meeting minutes. (attached)</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">7.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey"> </span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Treasurer\u2019s
Report, Jamie Sibson, Sec/Tres</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8.
Presidential Release </span><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-02/presidential_release_march_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-02/presidential_release_march_2026_chapter_version_final.mp3</span></a><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">9.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey"> Speaker, </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Jedi
Moerke Topic of discussion: The importance of using mobility tools such as a white
cane or guide dog for safety, self-advocacy, confidence and independence.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">10. <a name="m_-2562246867904415156_m_-2009631997605790410_m_-7466190654758590683_m_178151981084456" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </a>Committee Reports</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
a. Membership, German Benitez, chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> b. Fundraiser, Martin Gallegos, Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> C. Legislative, Larry Lorenzo, Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> 1.
Orland Marez</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:lightgrey">11.
New Business</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a. Leadership seminar April 17-18 for
affiliate and chapter board members and invited members (</span>Leadership seminar: $325, for transportation if requested/needed)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> b</span><span style="line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> The National
Federation of the Blind National Convention will be held July 3-8, 2026, in
Austin, TX. Link: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention-prep" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention-prep</span></a><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">(National Convention, First Timer, air fare: $250)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">12.
March Birthdays: </span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">13.
Open Discussion (Next meeting April 28)</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">14.
Adjourn</span><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Helpful
Links:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1. </span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/reference-guide-leaders/chapter-eight-fundraising#General%20Information" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Fundraising | National Federation of
the Blind</span></a><span style="background:0% 0% repeat lightgrey;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4. <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National Convention | National
Federation of the Blind</span></a></p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Janet Montoya, At Large Chapter President</span><br></p><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">505-672-9626</p><p class="MsoNormal">Live the life you want.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">www.nfbnm.org<br></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><br></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br>Leadership seminar: $325, for transportation if requested/needed <br></p><table cellpadding="0" style="width:479.963px"><tbody><tr><td style="width:476.407px"><div><div style="width:440.407px;direction:ltr"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/" target="_blank"><br></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/" target="_blank"><br><br></a></p></div></div></div>
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