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100 YEARS OF THE
CROSS&CRESCENT
By: Mike Raymond (Miami-OH)
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FROM A FORMER EDITOR:
CENTENNIAL COMMENTARY
05-08
NEW CEO TAKES
REINS OF FOUNDATION
By: Kyle Jones (Montevallo)
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PHOTO FEATURE:THE BEGINNING OF A
LIFETIME OF TRUE BROTHERHOOD
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CHAPTER NEWS
By: Tad Lichtenauer (Denison)
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SMITHHISLER STEPS DOWN
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FROM THE EDITOR
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staff list
Publisher:
Bill Farkas
FROM THE EDITOR
Kyle Jones
Associate Director of
Communications & Digital Publishing
(317) 803-7321
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Editor:
Kyle Jones
Managing Editor:
Tad Lichtenauer
Digital Marketing
Manager:
Jimmy Long
Contributors:
Mike Raymond
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T H I S
I S S U E
Podcast, a forum for information, insight and even a bit
of entertainment. The first episode features an update
from Director of Chapter Services Nick Zuniga and an
engaging interview with CEO Bill Farkas.
So you can imagine my excitement to be at the helm
of such a storied institution of our fraternity, that is
now celebrating 100 years of publication.
We’ve got plans to expand even further into video
content and to bring you relevant lifestyle features and
information to your attention.
It’s a major feat for anything to reach 100 years,
especially a fraternity magazine; for example,
“Hallmark Magazine” only made it four years.
But for now, we start this issue by celebrating the last
100 years, Mike Raymond gives a look at the history
of the C&C while former editors Ernest Vargo and Tad
Lichtenauer share some insight into their time as editor.
After taking over C&C duties for Tad Lichtenauer
at the beginning of this year, I felt a real weight and
responsibility, as well as amazement at the fact he
would trust me with such an important and significant
staple of the fraternity. I didn’t want to mess it up.
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For myself, the answer to those questions is
something that is inherently a part of the C&C’s
history, adaptation. Innovation. This publication is no
longer a quarterly or monthly ‘newsletter.’ As a brand
it is a mouthpiece and adovocate for the fraternity and
our brotherhood, and it’s mission should not be limited
to just these pages but to survive another 100 years it’s
reach must extend to how a modern audience consumes
it’s media.
That’s why we’re proud to announce, with the release
of this issue also premieres the first episode of the C&C
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Episode 1: Bill Farkas
Director of Chapter Services Nick Zuniga gives an
update on the fall e-guide and Bill Farkas joins us for
casual chat.
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100
1915
EST
100 YEARS OF THE
CROSS&CRESCENT
The story of the Cross & Crescent magazine is
well documented in the various publications of the
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Articles about its
origin can be found in the Expositor (1929); in various
issues of the magazine (1940, 1965 and 1995); and
in the two history books produced by our fraternity.
The magazine has contributed much to the rich
traditions of Lambda Chi Alpha. It’s story is closely
intertwined with the stories of our most important
fraternal leaders.
by Mike Raymond (Miami-OH 1967)
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S T O R Y
Here we will present the magazine’s history, it’s influence
and some information that will contribute to celebrating
our appreciation of the role that the Cross & Crescent has
played in the growth and development of our fraternity.
Our 2015 history book establishes the key role that the
Cross & Crescent played in communicating information
about initiations, marriages, deaths, war service, alumni
activities, and more to our members. Other matters of
general interest, such as cartoons, photographs of chapter
houses, athletic accomplishments, columns by our executive
leaders, and even recommended books for the chapter
library appeared in the magazine.
In 1970 the magazine shifted focus from “a journal of
record” to an “education and features” publication. Of
course, the most significant change in the magazine’s format
occurred in 2005 when it shifted from a printed product to
an online enterprise.
What follows is a brief survey of the interesting history
of the Cross & Crescent magazine through its various
incarnations and formats.
THE PURPLE, GREEN, AND GOLD –
It was apparent to our early
leaders that a publication was
needed to bind our individual
Zetas into a strong national
organization. They sought closer
fraternal relationships and greater
national stability. That was
very progressive thinking for a
group of young men who were
inexperienced but enthusiastic
in their efforts to craft a new
magazine.
John E. Mason, Albert Cross,
Warren A. Cole, and other leaders
spent a great amount of time
FROM A FORMER EDITOR:
ERNEST VARGO
The Cross & Crescent is
celebrating 100 years of
chronicling our great fraternity’s
news about chapters, innovative
programs and celebrating the
achievements of our brothers.
It is a true reflection of Lambda
Chi Alpha from it’s infancy to
today’s fraternity with more than
10,000 active brothers on more
than 190 campuses.
Reflecting back on my time as
editor of the Cross & Crescent,
from 1987-1992, it was one of
the most satisfying opportunities
of my professional career. The
undergraduate members were
inspiring in their commitment
and leadership. I also met NBA
coaches, Larry Brown, college
coaches, Rick Pitino, astronauts,
CEOs of major corporations,
television and movie stars, but
most importantly brothers who
cared dearly about Lambda Chi
Alpha. There were High Pis who
worked tirelessly to enable active
brothers to have an outstanding
fraternal experience and grow as
leaders. Members of the Grand
High Zeta, Student Advisory
Committee, donors and other
volunteers who certainly were
not giving of their time for the
pay or glory, but were deeply
committed to our brotherly
values that bond us all together.
And there was the ability to
provide provocative articles
about hazing, alcohol abuse and
many of the challenges that faced
college students.
Lambda Chi Alpha has been
fortunate to have some of the
greatest leaders in the fraternity
world. When thinking back
on 100 years of the C&C, the
publication is also a reflection
of the fraternity’s executive
leadership. I had the good
fortune to work for George
Spasyk, who served our
fraternity and the interfraternity
all of his adult life. He had the
vision to eliminate the horrors
of hazing in 1972! He was
always willing to take on the
tough issues and challenge us to
be our best; status quo was not
an option. His thoughts were
reflected beautifully in each
issue of the C&C while he was
the CEO. George’s unassuming
way and genuine love for the
fraternity was so evident in
his column Reflections On:
Perspicacity, Perpetuity and
Procrastination; Aristotle, Plato,
Socrates and You; Opportunities
Lost; Tough Brotherhood and
literally hundreds of others.
This was pretty heady stuff
written with thoughtfulness
and compassion. Thank
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you, George. We all owe you
our gratitude. You are a true
leader and icon of Lambda Chi
Alpha. The fraternity world is
grateful for all you have done
and continue to do to make
certain the fraternal experience
continues to thrive and is a
complement to our institutions
of higher learning.
Congratulations to the Cross &
Crescent on its centennial. There
is no doubt that as our fraternity
continues to evolve and flourish
in providing young men with the
leadership skills to change the
world, the C&C will continue to
document those achievements,
challenge us all to be better
fraternity men and capture the
history of the time.
In ZAX,
Ernest Vargo II
Director, Grand High Zeta
Gamma Alpha 1073, The
University of Akron
Former Editor of the Cross &
Crescent 1987-1992
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planning for this new magazine, gathering information, and
thinking about an appropriate name for its masthead. It
was originally decided to name the magazine the Pi Gamma
Gamma after our official colors. However, Mason thought
that “Purple, Green and Gold” would be a better choice.
His suggestion was accepted by the group and the name was
applied to the new magazine.
The George Banta Publishing Company, a major provider
of fraternity and sorority products, printed the first edition
of the magazine dated January, 1914.
The first issue of the Purple, Green, and Gold was labeled
the “Omicron number” because it featured an article about
our Cornell Zeta. Its content was typical of the fraternity
magazines of its day. The magazine contained fifty-six pages of
various items such as a communication from the Grand High
Alpha, chapter letters, alumni notes, interfraternity activities,
a poem by Ray H. Ferris, and special subject articles. Future
volumes of the Purple, Green, and Gold contained engraved
illustrations of our insignia, articles on ritual, badges, and
forms, and copies of our earliest fraternal songs.
Jack Mason was the first editor of the magazine and
served in this capacity until he enlisted in the military to
serve in World War I. During the war, Warren Cole assumed
the job of editing the Purple, Green, and Gold.
Bruce H. McIntosh was the next editorial chief of the
Purple, Green, and Gold having been elected to that position
in 1918. McIntosh spent two years in this position and was
succeeded by the legendary Linn C. Lightner in November,
1920.
Lightner was a newspaper man and had a well-defined
notion of what the Purple, Green, and Gold should look like
and contain. He began a transformation of the magazine by
buying better paper and by using new type styles and page
layouts. He also experimented with the magazine’s content
by adding new features such as the annual football review.
Starting with Volume XIII, Lightner incorporated a series of
specially designed covers that included, for the most part,
places and monuments, associated with the traditions of
Lambda Chi Alpha’s mythical history.
THE CROSS & CRESCENT –
Mason, as a member of our Fraternity’s Publication
Board, not only suggested that we have a second esoteric
magazine but also gave it the name of Cross & Crescent.
Jack Mason has the unique distinction, among many, of
naming both of our early magazines.
Our most recent history book has this to say about the
early years of the Cross & Crescent magazine:
“The first publication to bear the title Cross & Crescent
was published in January, 1915, one year after the
establishment of The Purple, Green, and Gold magazine.
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THE FIRST
PUBLICATION
TO BEAR THE
TITLE CROSS
& CRESCENT
WAS
PUBLISHED
IN JANUARY,
1915
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The Purple, Green, and Gold was our public magazine,
the Cross & Crescent was dubbed ‘The Official Esoteric
Periodical’ and was reserved for brothers in good standing.
Though considered a secret magazine the Cross & Crescent
rarely mentioned anything about our Ritual or even
sensitive internal business. It would be more accurate to
label the magazine a ‘private’ publication. The earliest
editions of the Cross & Crescent were small, plain and
lacked decoration.
The early editions of the Cross & Crescent did not attract
much interest among the members of our fraternity. The
content of the magazine was very similar to that of the
Purple, Green, and Gold. Even though the magazine was
published until October of 1931, it never seemed to realize
its potential as an important internal communications
medium. After all, how important is our official whistle that
it should be kept a secret from the rest of the world?
THROUGH THE YEARS IN PRINT –
During its long history, the Cross & Crescent has featured
many popular topics in its vast lineup of articles and
features. One of the most popular topics was the work of
Chester Gould (Oklahoma State 1921), creator of the Dick
Tracy newspaper comic, which made ten appearances in the
magazine beginning in December, 1926.
During World War II the Cross & Crescent focused
attention on the war effort and Lambda Chi Alpha’s
contribution to that effort. Many stories were posted about
the heroic efforts of great Lambda Chis like Medal of
Honor recipients Jimmy Doolittle (pictured below, left) and
Gregory “Pappy” Boyington (pictured below, right) and on
lessor known but no less heroic brothers who served in our
Boyington
Doolittle
armed forces.
A sampling of article titles from past issues of the Cross
& Crescent is an effective means of demonstrating the
breadth and diversity of
topics that have appeared in
its pages over the past 100
years.
Here are a few of the
article titles found in the
pages of the Cross &
Crescent: “Sigma Delta
Chi’s new president a
Lambda Chi” (July 1932);
“Canadian Lambda
Chi participates in war
effort” (December 1938);
“Fabulous deeds with
‘Flying Tigers’ over Burma”
(November/December
1940); “Two Georgia Lambda Chis star in Rose Bowl”
(July 1942); “Only house with a television set” (February/
March 1950); “Facing up to…drugs” (February 1968);
“Thoughts on initiation” (November 1970); “Alaska-
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HAS PLAYED A
MAJOR ROLE
IN THE STORY
OF LAMBDA
CHI ALPHA.
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Journey through an artic wilderness” (March 1980);
“Smoots” (2005); “The Lofgrens” (June 2012); “The Light
of Lambda Chi Alpha – Remembering Joseph Chavez”
(September 2013); and “Nu and Omega Zetas celebrate 100
years of brotherhood” (June 2015).
What an amazing array of articles. And these articles are
just a sample of the thousands of articles that make up the
legacy of this successful magazine’s first 100 years.
Another outstanding feature of the Cross & Crescent
magazine was the regular columns provided by our
fraternity’s executive leaders. All of our recent leaders
have written for the magazine. Duke Flad wrote his
“Comments,” George Spasyk contributed “Reflections,”
Tom Helmbock provided “Insights,” and Bill Farkas crafted
his column “From the Desk” for the Cross & Crescent.
Undoubtedly, the most influential and transformational
columns were written by George Spasyk in his Reflections
column in 1972. In this column he soundly condemned
pledging and hazing and introduced the associate member
program. His message, and our subsequent efforts to
eliminate pledging and hazing, influenced the fraternity
world and moved Lambda Chi to the next level of sound
fraternal practices. His column helped to transform
Lambda Chi Alpha from just another college fraternity to
a fraternity of true brothers. That is representative of the
power of the Cross & Crescent magazine.
THE CROSS & CRESCENT MOVES ONLINE –
In the November, 2005 issue of the Cross & Crescent,
Bill Farkas, executive vice-president, and Jason Pierce,
editor, wrote an article concerning the transformation of
the magazine from a print medium to an online publication.
They wrote that the move was based on the financial aspects
of printing a magazine. At the time the cost of printing the
Cross & Crescent was about $250,000 a year. The General
Fraternity had an annual budget of about $3.1 million.
The organization was in near financial collapse. One way
to save money for the fraternity was to move the magazine
to various online platforms. Essentially, this change in
FROM A FORMER EDITOR:
TAD LICHTENAUER
Congratulations to the Cross &
Crescent celebrating 100 years.
I was fortunate enough to serve
as the editor from 2008-2014.
My tenure as editor came while
working for our current CEO,
Bill Farkas. One of Bill’s many
great qualities is his hands-off
management style. As he says,
“Hire good people and trust them
to do their job.” That’s what I
tried to do with the magazine
for the seven years I served as
the editor. At the beginning
of this year, I decided that our
newest associate director of
communications, Kyle Jones,
should become the next editor.
Kyle has the enthusiasm,
background, skills and vision to
help guide the evolution of the
magazine. He is a unique mix of
a journalist, editor, designer and
publisher. He understands today’s
ever-changing world of technology
and how to deliver quality
content to our readers through
different mediums. I am very
impressed with his leadership and
stewardship of such an important
communication tool for our
organization.
Additionally, there are eight
other Lambda Chis who I need
to pay tribute for helping me
tremendously during my time as
editor. The first is a volunteer,
Jeff Reisdorfer (WisconsinWhitewater). Jeff was the guy who
saw an opportunity to improve
our online cover designs and he
created some truly amazing works
of art that we used in 2008 for our
rebranding. Jeff’s vision sparked
a future direction that we’ve
embraced ever since. The second
person to recognize is Thomas
“TR” Roberts (Edinboro). TR
served as an intern and then on
staff as an associate director of
communications. He followed
Jeff’s lead and continued to
overhaul the online design and to
also create some amazing covers
of his own. The third person to
thank is Chris Barrick (Butler).
Chris also served as an associate
director of communications
and was a workhorse behind
the scenes that “got it” when it
came to pushing the magazine
out digitally and making it a
high-quality product. The fourth
person to highlight is another
volunteer and unfortunately now
deceased brother, Jon Williamson
(Maryland). Jon’s exhaustive
research and chapter profiles
contributed immeasurably to the
magazine and to our organization.
The fifth person to note is
volunteer, Walt Moser (Central
Missouri). If you see a great
photo in the publication, you can
probably assume that Walt took
that photo. Walt dedicates his time
and talent and takes hundreds of
photos each year at our summer
conferences and we use them
year-round. The sixth person to
mention is another volunteer,
Mike Raymond (Miami-OH).
Mike is a Lambda Chi and Greek
historian who has researched and
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written many, many historical
articles for the Cross & Crescent.
In addition, he’s also written and
published an updated Lambda
Chi Alpha history book. Mike
has preserved many historical
moments for our organization to
ensure future generations have
quality, documented information
to reference. The last two brothers
to thank are also both volunteers,
Bob McLaughlin (Purdue) and
Jono Hren (Florida Tech). Bob
and Jono helped me immeasurably
during my tenure with the quality
of the product we published.
Every month they would proof,
question and debate the content
and grammar of each issue to
make sure it was the best product
it could be for our readers.
At the International Headquarters,
I often look at and admire the
early editions of the Cross &
Crescent and imagine how
challenging it must have been
to write, typeset, print, and
distribute the magazine back
in the early to mid-1900s. One
hundred years later the magazine
stills represents the DNA of our
collective brotherhood and as the
primary vehicle for sharing the
news and stories of our amazing
organization.
Here’s to the next 100!
In ZAX,
Tad Lichtenauer
Gamma-Iota, Denison University
Director of Communications,
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Former Editor of the Cross &
Crescent 2008-2014
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production was part of a cost-cutting effort to bring our
fraternity back to a healthy financial condition.
Jason Pearce had this to say about this transition to
an online publication:“Transitioning the magazine from
print to electronic distribution wasn’t easy. We understood
it meant members without internet access would be
alienated, donors might stop giving, and busy alumni might
permanently lose touch with the fraternity.
Originally, the printed magazine was replaced by four
electronic formats: web, RSS, audiobook and email.
Today, four formats remain with only the audiobook
being abandoned. The Cross & Crescent remains a viable
communications instrument.
The new online format has allowed for more content and
greater feedback form our members. For a number of years
the electronic Cross & Crescent came out on the second
day of each month of the year. The page count was larger
than the previous quarterly magazine and members could
respond to individual articles almost instantly. Statistical
information about reader demographics and reader usage
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information helped to improve the magazine. Today the
publication schedule of the magazine varies a bit each year
but the information provided increases in its diversity and
volume.
One hundred years of continuous publication is a
milestone in the life of any magazine. Our fraternity has
been fortunate to have great people who created and
nurtured a great fraternity.
The Cross & Crescent has played a major role in the
story of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. May its story go on
forever and ever.
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MAY
ITS
STORY
GO ON
FOREVER
& EVER.
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NEW CEO TAKES
REINS OF EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION
Much like his predecessor, Josh Lodolo (Cal State –
Northridge) began his career with Lambda Chi Alpha on
the road working as an ELC, but now after six years of
working in development and advancement at the University of Texas-Austin for the college of liberal arts, he
steps into position as President and CEO of the Educational Foundation.
B y : Ky l e J o n e s ( M o n t e v a l l o )
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Also hailing from southern California, the similarities are
abound between the two, but Lodolo does make it known he
is not Mark Bauer.
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NEWS: BAUER RECEIVES OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
“I’m a very different person,” said Lodolo, “But keeping
him around for awhile is one of the many reasons why I took
this job.”
“Mark used the three ‘T’s’ a lot: ‘Time, Talent and
Teasure.’ I use the three ‘W’s’: Wealth, Wisdom and Work,
and I mean that,” he said. “The foundation of course cares
about people’s wealth and we want to generate the resources
to secure the future forever but we must always care about
people’s time, their work and their wisdom. The great little
skillset that they’re going to bring to the table. That’s how I
look to build on Mark’s good work.”
Bauer, after 12 years as CEO, now takes a backseat to
his former duties as president, shifting now to a position of
executive of alumni outreach.
“First of all I’m very excited to have Josh come on staff,”
commented Bauer. “He’s going to do a great job for Lambda
Chi Alpha and for the Educational Foundation.”
“This is also going to give me an opportunity now to take
on a broader roll across the fraternity and the foundation to
focus on alumni, in every sense of the word.” He explained.
“Alumni trying to get involved in more local area alumni
groups and alumni that we’re trying to catch on to advise and
assist chapters. So that’s a very important thing and a very
high priority of the fraternity and if I can make a difference
in that, and also get to continue to be involved with the
people I’ve made a good relationship with I hope I can
continue to make a unique difference.”
Recently awarded the NICF William D. Jenkins
Outstanding Foundation Professional Award, Bauer reflects
on his time in the spotlight and how his contributions may
have made an impact.
Mark Bauer, former CEO &
President of the Lambda Chi
Alpha Educational Foundation,
has been selected by the North­
American Interfraternity
Conference Foundation as this
year’s recipient of the William D.
Jenkins Outstanding Foundation
Professional Award.
Mark has 23 years of experience
in professional development
and non­profit management,
including 17 years with Lambda
Chi Alpha. His leadership
of the Lambda Chi Alpha
Educational foundation has been
transformative in many ways.
He has engaged and mobilized
the Foundation’s board of
directors, creating committees
for selfgovernance and self­
development that have led to
diversification and leadership
empowerment. Their sense of
purpose and alignment with the
fraternity’s mission has increased
remarkably, all thanks to Bauer’s
guidance and shared vision.
Expandeding the reach of
the foundation’s fundraising
to constituent groups often
considered too difficult to grasp.
He established a young alumni
committee to gain their advice
on fundraising approaches that
would appeal to their cohort. He
created the “Mason Circle” to
instill in collegiate members that
their fraternity is worth their
philanthropic attention.
Leading the foundation to
tremendous financial success. He
has been the designer, coach and
primary staff support for several
successful capital campaigns,
including the recently­celebrated
record­breaking $20 million
“Investing in Future Leaders”
campaign.
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FEATURE - RECONNECTING OUR BROTHERHOOD...
Now left with big shoes to fill, Lodolo is positive and
clear in his future for the Educational Foundation.
“I’m getting to build on all the great things Mark has
done and the staff has done, but I also get to be creative, I
think we have a lot of resources and opportunities at our
fingertips.”
He continued, “We want to help everybody understand
we’re here to help ‘you’ succeed. I look forward to going
out, learning, finding pinpoints, finding opportunities,
and creating partnerships. It’s not going to take a new
“Its easy to have my time be defined by the money we’ve
raised but its not really about the money, its about what has
happened with Lambda Chi Alpha and certainly not all of that
is my doing, you know Bill’s arrival made a big impact on the
organization, as well as our other leadership such as the Grand
High Zeta and the Board, but over the last 12 years certainly
doing our two big campaigns comes to mind, our Call to Lead
Campaign and the Future Leaders Campaign,” he said.
“One of the ways I described the impact of that was that it
has given Lambda Chi Alpha the confidence to do greater things
because we ‘have.’ We can because we have. I think a lot of
people don’t recognize that and I think we have more confidence
as an organization because we can and have accomplished
things.”
As he passes the torch to Lodolo, it is evident in Bauer that
the man has enjoyed his work over the years and cherished
the ability to build close and personal relationships within our
brotherhood.
“There’s no doubt what I enjoyed the most is the incredible
opportunity I’ve had through this job and there is no way
that ‘Mark Bauer,’ ought to of been so fortunate, blessed, and
privileged to meet the caliber of men that I have. Not just to
meet them but to get to know them and be welcomed into their
homes, offices and lives.”
invention, but leveraging existing relationships that we just
haven’t had the bandwidth to really consider. I think the
thing I’m going to bring in is how do we feel those gaps,
how do we build a sustainable pipeline. How do we look
at the 31,000 living donors and figure out a way to thank
them and help them understand how their dollars are really
making a difference. Renewing people and keeping them
engaged.”
For more on Josh Lodolo visit www.lambdachi.org/blog/
candc
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WE WANT
TO HELP
EVERYBODY
UNDERSTAND
WE’RE
HERE TO
HELP ‘YOU’
SUCCEED.
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The beginning of a “Lifetime of True Brotherhood”
U. of Texas-Austin
The 28 new associate members of
the Alpha-Mu Zeta.
University of Tulsa
Epsilon-Upsilon Zeta with their
19 new associate members.
U. of Montevallo
Sigma-Epsilon Zeta with their
seven new associate members.
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Union University
Lambda-Zeta Zeta brothers
await their 28 new associate
members.
Arkansas State
Iota-Omicron Zeta with their 32
new associate members and the
active brothers at Bid Day.
Missouri State
Colony
Sixteen new associate members
join our thriving colony.
VCU
The 2015 associate members
of Pi-Tau Zeta at Virginia
Commonweath University
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Chapter News
The following are the submissions received for the month of
September 2015. To submit chapter news, please email editor@lambdachi.org. Undergraduate officers can also report
updates on their chapter by logging on to Officer Portal and
accessing the “Submit Chapter News” form.
B y : Ta d L i c h t e n a u e r ( D e n i s o n )
U P D A T E S
Akron (Gamma-Alpha)
Chapter News
During fall recruitment, the chapter added approximately
25 associate members.
The chapter added a pool table to their game room.
The chapter hosted a pig roast, thanks in part to donations
from some alumni brothers.
Baldwin Wallace (Kappa-Phi)
Chapter News
On Aug. 19, several chapter brothers participated in the
Baldwin Wallace Fraternity-Sorority Community (FSC)
Moving Company. This program exists to help freshmen
move into their dorms and explore the campus.
On Aug. 27, the entire chapter welcomed the incoming
freshmen class with their 5th annual Chi Cowabunga
Cookout.
Boston (Alpha)
Chapter News
On Sept. 6, the brothers held a chapter retreat.
Photo of the month
Purdue University
“Lambda Chi Flying High”
Brother SSgt. Stout of the 122nd Fighter Wing recently returned
home from deployment after serving in Afghanistan and Kuwait.
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Butler (Alpha-Alpha)
Chapter News
Chapter officers held their annual officer retreat.
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California State - Northridge (Beta-Rho)
Chapter News
Chapter brothers attended philanthropies hosted by the
Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta sororities.
Chapter members would like to congratulate chapter alumni
brother Josh Lodolo who was selected as the new President
and CEO of the Educational Foundation of Lambda Chi
Alpha.
California Polytechnic (Phi-Sigma)
Cornell University (Omicron)
HQ 20Q: JOSH LODOLO
PRESIDENT & CEO, EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION
Chapter News
Chapter brothers Chang and Payne attended the 2015 Stead
Leadership Conference, met many brothers from other
chapters, brought back four awards, and gained knowledge
and insights to share with the rest of the chapter members.
California State - Chico Colony (Phi-Chi Colony)
1.
What is the name of
your zeta and your
number? Beta-Rho Zeta
459
2.
Where are you originally
from? Los Angeles – San
Fernando Valley
3.
When did you start
at IHQ and in what
position? Sept. 14 –
Educational Foundation
President and CEO
4.
What is your favorite
LCA memory as an
undergrad? Chartering
banquet – Ed Leonard
presented our charter.
Chapter News
Chapter News
Over the summer, 14 chapter members helped three Boy
Scouts start and finish their Eagle Scout projects.
Chapter members are excited about the reopening of
Edgemoor, the renovated chapter house. The extensive,
year-long $2.75 million renovation included an upgrade
of the electrical, heating and plumbing infrastructure; a
renovated and redesigned kitchen; a new, larger dining
room; a new Electronic Learning Center (or media room);
a new reading room with a balcony overlooking the back
patio and Cascadilla Gorge; a new fitness center; and
renovated bathrooms and seven new living quarters on the
second and third floors.
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Denver (Alpha-Pi)
Alumni News
Mike Koenig is the co-owner and founder of Studio Shed
in Boulder, Colo. Started in 2008, the company has been
featured recently in several prominent national magazines.
Jeremy Weltman (2001) is a partner in the law firm of
Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein LLP. He has been named
to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star list for the
past two years.
Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa)
Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. Drake earned
first team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors last season
with 93 catches for 1,321 yards and 12 touchdowns. He
led the Football Championship Subdivision in receiving
during the regular season earning second team All-American
honors.
Rodney Roosevelt, visiting associate professor of
psychology, received a five-year, $50,000 grant from
Lambda Chi Alpha for his Life Assessment and Motivation
Project. Roosevelt said his project will center around
“physiological or biological and social determinants of
behavior,” specifically in regards to developing healthy
behaviors and good choices among fraternal chapters.
Chapter News
The chapter received a donation in memory of alumni
brother Frederick H. Egner (1966). He was extremely proud
of his association with the Drexel chapter and was very
involved in fraternity activities.
5.
Your favorite memory
as a staff member?
Attending the chartering
ceremony of UCSD – a
colony I had the honor
of starting.
6.
Favorite piece of the
Coat of Arms? Open
motto: Naught Without
Labor
7.
Most played song as
of recent? Whatever is
streaming on Pandora’s
“workout playlist”
8.
Last thing you googled?
Pandora’s workout
playlist
9.
What movie can you not
resist watching if it’s on?
The Sandlot.
Edinboro (Beta-Delta)
The chapter won its first Tozier Brown Public Affairs
Award that recognizes chapters with the most outstanding
programs of community service and philanthropic activities.
The chapter’s event was a “Spike and Strike” for the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on April 26. The event
raised a more than $4,200 with 100 percent contributions
from chapter members.
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10. 10. Favorite sports
teams? Los Angeles
Dodgers
11. Meet anyone alive or
dead, who do you pick?
Abraham Lincoln
12. What super power
would you pick? Power
to heal illnesses.
The chapter’s intramural volleyball team won the summer
league with an undefeated record.
13. Dogs or cats? Dogs!
Mine is named Dodger.
Eastern Illinois (Phi-Alpha)
Alumni News
Adam Drake was among two players added to the Kansas
City Chiefs roster. Drake, who earlier this spring had
tryouts with the New England Patriots and New Orleans
Saints, joined the club at its training camp at Missouri
14. Biggest fear? Heights.
15. If you could live
Chapter News
Chapter members held a brotherhood event by attending at
the Erie Seawolves baseball game.
anywhere where would
it be? n/a
16. Favorite book? The Da
Vinci Code
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Embry-Riddle Prescott Colony
Chapter News
The chapter added nine associate members during
recruitment and plan to petition for chartering this semester.
Florida Southern (Epsilon-Xi)
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17. Last meal—What are you
having? Pasta, meatballs,
garlic bread.
Chapter News
18. What would you name
your autobiography? n/a
19. Most rewarding part of
your job? Helping others
make an impact on our
mission.
Eureka (Theta-Chi)
Alumni News
20. What do you hope for
Bruce Darnall had three articles published by Athletes in
Action, the sports ministry for Campus Crusade for Christ.
The articles were about AJ Ellis, Los Angeles Dodgers; Dan
Jennings, Chicago White Sox; and Zach Duke, Chicago
White Sox. The articles tell about their life and their
Christian faith.
the future of LCA?
The world needs more
Lambda Chis, so it is my
hope we can provide a
positive experience for all
of those deserving young
men.
Evansville (Iota-Mu)
Chapter News
The chapter earned an award from the International
Headquarters for 100 percent participation in
extracurricular activities on campus.
...THE COMING YEARS
ARE INTENDED TO BE
CONTINUAL PROCESS OF
DELIBERATE GROWTH AND
PRAYERFUL DISCERNMENT.
Conor Huey-Burns, Jake Kahat, and Zach Grossman
enjoyed the last few days of summer on the shores of
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Georgia Tech
Alumni News
Theodore “TJ” Capaldi (2014) was
accepted as a seminarian for the
Archdiocese of Atlanta. He currently lives in
New Orleans for orientation at Notre Dame
Seminary where he will begin formation
for the Catholic priesthood.
The coming years are intended to be
continual process of deliberate growth
and prayerful discernment.
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Indiana (Alpha-Omicron)
Chapter News
Miami-OH (Zeta-Upsilon)
Omega
Thomas L. Thrailkill (1952) died April 18, 2015. During
his YMCA coaching career, he accumulated 72 state and
national championships in sports ranging from gymnastics,
basketball and swimming, to track and field, but he will be
best remembered for building leadership and self-esteem
in those he touched in his position of Blue Ridge Leaders’
School Director for 25 years.
Missouri State Colony (Beta-Psi Colony)
Chapter News
INDIANAPOLIS (August
10, 2015) – The NorthAmerican Interfraternity
Conference
(NIC)
announced today that
President and CEO Peter
Smithhisler will leave the
organization on August
30, 2015 after eight years
of leadership.
“Pete has served the
NIC and the fraternal
movement with great
passion for advancing the
ideals of all fraternities,”
NIC Chairman Buddy
Coté said. “His impact on
the NIC and its members
has been significant, and
we owe him our gratitude
and thanks for his tireless
efforts.”
Indiana State (Iota-Epsilon)
Omega
Jerry Patti died in 2015.
Iowa State (Alpha-Tau)
Chapter News
NEWS: Smithhisler steps
down as NIC President
Smithhisler joined the NIC
staff in 1998 and served
in a number of positions
during
his
tenure,
becoming President &
CEO in 2007.
With the help of alumni donations, the chapter added an
outdoor basketball court and bicycle training room.
On Sept. 3, the chapter held an Associate Member
Ceremony for 11 new members.
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During fall recruitment, the chapter added 17 associate
members. Assuming all 17 are initiated, the chapter will
have met all of the the chapter operating stabdards to
petition for chartering.
During
Smithhisler’s
tenure as President &
CEO, overall fraternity
membership has grown
by 22 percent, to nearly
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Missouri Western (Beta-Theta)
Omega
Gary S. Porter died Jan. 25, 2014. He worked in advertising
for the Ozark Senior Living Newspaper for several years.
New York (Theta-Upsilon)
Chapter News
North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon)
Alumni News
Bob Brantley was inducted into the U.S. Youth Soccer
Hall of Fame Inductee in an administrator role. Brantley
has served on the U.S. Youth Soccer Risk Management
Committee since its inception. He was the U.S. Youth Soccer
Region III (South) representative in the early 1990s before
a risk management program even existed. The work of the
committee came at a time when awareness was growing
dramatically in society of the problems associated with child
safety and of the extent to which organizations working
with youth need to take steps to address the problems.
North Carolina - Wilmington (Delta-Sigma)
Chapter News
During fall recruitment, the chapter added 14 associate
members.
On Sept. 13, chapter brothers are traveling to Coastal
Carolina University to perform the Associate Member
Ceremony for the new colony.
North Dakota (Epsilon-Zeta)
Alumni News
Kaan Kucukoglu spent part of his summer traveling in
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Andrew Lendway, Colin Guidinger, Tom Wade and Jeff
Nelson joined the undergraduate members for a back-toschool work weekend and completed a number of physical
projects at the chapter house.
The Alumni Association’s summer fundraising push
generated more than $14,000 for House Corporation
repairs and paying off debt.
Over 55 alumni brothers have registered for the chapter’s
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400,000 undergraduate
members, and Smithhisler
has served as a prominent
public spokesman for the
74-member NIC trade
association.
“Throughout
my
tenure, I’ve started every
presentation or speech by
reaffirming my belief in
fraternity. I believe that
fraternity can provide
the premiere leadership
experience on college
campuses today. Working
at the NIC and advancing
the fraternal movement
has been an opportunity
of a lifetime, and I am
humbled to have served. “
Smithhisler indicated that
his plans are to begin
his own not-for-profit
consulting group.
The NIC Board will
announce its plans for
executive leadership in
the coming weeks.
Founded
in
1909,
the
North
American
Interfraternity
Conference is the trade
association representing
74
International
and
National
Men’s
fraternities.
Through
advocacy, collaboration,
and education, the NIC
works to ensure that
fraternities can operate in
an environment conducive
to their success.
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big 50 years at 515 Harvard St. Homecoming Banquet that
will be held on Oct. 10.
Ohio (Alpha-Omega)
Alumni News
John Duggan (1989) was named manager of professional
development for the American Counseling Association.
The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-forprofit, professional and educational organization that is
dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling
profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world’s largest
association exclusively representing more than 56,000
counselors in various practice settings. As a former chapter
president, Duggan also served as alumni advisor for the
colony at Grand Valley State University.
Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho)
Omegas
John N. Goodman (1967) died Aug. 31, 2015. An Eagle
Scout at 13 years old, he attended the University of
Oklahoma where he majored in economics, worked as a
dorm counselor, was a member of the President’s Leadership
Class and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After graduating
with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, he concurrently earned
master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of
Oklahoma. Goodman joined the Oklahoma City law firm
of Conner, Little, and Conner in 1971, and opened his
own practice in Oklahoma City in 1981, where he was still
practicing at the time of his death. He was commissioned
as a second lieutenant in the JAG Corps and was honorably
discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve in 1978.
Donald W. Henline (1966) died Sept. 5, 2015. He was
commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy and served
three years of active duty in Coronado, Calif. Following
active duty, Henline became a stock broker specializing in
trading commodity futures for large ranches and several
corporations. In 1976, he managed an agricultural business
of 10,000 acres in Oklahoma and earned an MBA from
the University of Central Oklahoma. Henline then went
to work for the FDIC and was in charge of all owned oil
and gas properties in the region. In 1991, he joined First
National Bank of Bethany as a commercial lender. In 2004,
he took early retirement and began to manage a familyowned oil and gas company in Oklahoma.
Thomas E. Pafford (1949) died Sept. 2, 2015. He served
in the U.S. Army. In 1974, Pafford formed Pafford &
Associates, a manufacturers’ representative company
through which he sold generators, switchgear and other
heavy industrial equipment in the standby power industry.
Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta)
Chapter News
From Aug. 3 to Sept. 4, the chapter held its annual
Watermelon Bust, raising more than 16,000 pounds of
food. Thirteen sororities donate 100 cans as an entry fee to
participate in a variety of games and activities.
Pittsburg State (Lambda Chi)
Chapter News
During fall recruitment, the chapter added 25 new associate
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members.
The photo is a recent one of the chapter house.
Rollins (Theta-Gamma)
Purdue (Psi)
The chapter has its own chapter house.
During fall recruitment, the chapter added three associate
members.
Chapter News
Chapter News
SSgt. Stout returned home from deployment and is
continuing his studies at Purdue University. He was
deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait with the 122nd Fighter
Wing last October.
Sam Houston State (Sigma-Mu)
Alumni News
Richmond (Alpha-Chi)
Chapter News
The chapter earned the Dirghalli Scholastic Programing
Award at the 2015 Stead Leadership Seminar. Connor
Willmott (2018) and Cole Wenzel (2018) attended the
conference.
On Sept. 12, alumni brothers hosted a reunion in New
Braunfels, Texas. Several of the original chartering group
from 1974 attended the event.
Former Educational Foundation Board Member Charles
Jones will be a keynote speaker at the Auto Finance Summit
2015 this October in Las Vegas.
Samford (Theta-Alpha)
Chapter News
The chapter’s education foundation is accepting
applications for the scholarship awards.
Chapter News
... HELP FOSTER THE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OF GREEKS ON CAMPUS ...
Chapter Vice President Tim Van Tuyle was elected president
of Order of Omega, Lambda Nu Chapter. Order of Omega
is a Greek Leadership Honor Society that prides itself on
only admitting members they consider to be in the top three
percent of Greek Life. This position will allow Van Tuyle
to help foster the professional development of Greeks on
campus and work closely with administration on the Greek
Awards application process. He is the first male president to
hold this office.
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Standards Chair Pete Greene was appointed the finance
chair for Associated Students, the university’s student
government organization. As chair, he will serve on the
executive board for the student government organization.
He will coordinate and chair the Finance Committee
meetings and the weekly Budget Committee meetings. In
addition, he will review and approve the budgeted financial
expenditures of the Program Board and the centers funded
by Associated Students and prepare monthly expense
reports.
Darren Hollak, also elected to Associated Students, will
be working to set and monitor the budget for all student
life related clubs, activities, and events for the 2015-2016
school year.
South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma)
Southern California (Zeta-Delta)
Chapter News
In the university’s first football game, quarterback Cody
Kessler completed 19 of 26 passes for 236 yards and four
touchdowns. Together with starting center Max Tuerk and
kicker Alex Wood, the three chapter brothers helped lead
USC to a 55-6 win over visiting Arkansas State.
Spring Hill (Delta-Delta)
Chapter News
On Sept. 12, the chapter held its fall semester philanthropy
event, Watermelon Bash, raising thousands of pounds of
food for local food banks. For the event, one of the chapter
brothers created a “Snapchat Filter” that helped promote
the event.
Chapter News
In August, the chapter held an Initiation Ritual
Exemplification for six associate members.
During fall recruitment, the chapter added 23 new associate
members
A new sports lounge was added to the chapter house over
the summer, completed by alumni and active members.
South Florida
Omega
Dr. Norman J. Castellano died July 13, 2015. He served
as a board member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni
Association of Tampa Bay and mentored undergraduate
brothers. Castellano earned Masters of Science degree in
Animal Nutrition and completed his academia by obtaining
his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. He was president of his
class in the School of Dentistry at the University of Florida.
He began a successful dental practice and became a team
dentist for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tennessee - Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)
Chapter News
During fall recruitment, the chapter added 25 new
associates.
Over the summer, Ryan Copeland served as a Global
Wealth Invest Management intern at Merril Lynch in
Nashville. Austin Lynch traveled to Haiti to help teens learn
English as well as teach young adults work and business
skills.
Tennessee - Knoxville (Epsilon-Omicron)
Chapter News
During fall recruitment, the chapter added 58 new associate
members.
From Sept. 7 through Sept. 12, the chapter held its annual
Watermelon Bust. Donated food and money benefitted
Second Harvest.
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Chapter Advisor Pat McCabe and House Manager Falcon
Belew installed new speakers inside and outside of the
house, purchased new chairs for our chapter room, and
added an “Exceptional E.O. Alumni” board in the front
room.
Texas Christian (Iota-Pi)
Union (Lambda-Zeta)
Chapter News
After receiving the Grand High Alpha Award at the 2015
Stead Leadership Seminar, the chapter
is focused on new member recruitment to ensure their
standards and operatinos remain high.
Chapter News
During fall recruitment, the chapter added 38 new associate
members.
Luke Benuska (2016) is a member of the varsity football
team.
Alumni News
Mike Gill was hired to be the chief of staff for the DEA in
Washington DC. Gill has had a successful career at the U.S.
Attorney’s Office and served on the Alpha-Chi chapter’s
alumni advisory board at the University of Richmond.
Troy (Sigma-Tau)
Chapter News
During fall recruitment, the chapter added 31 associate
members.
During the summer, chapter President Pierce Godwin
worked at J.H. Ranch located, in Etna, Cali. Chapter Vice
President Tony Chavez worked as an impact orientation
leader for the university.
Associate members Hunter Womac and Sebastian Lee were
selected for Freshman Forum.
Garrett Bode was elected as IFC vice president of new
member education.
Virginia Commonwealth (Pi-Tau)
Chapter News
Chapter members attended a recruitment workshop hosted
by Master Steward Larry Mathews. At the workshop
brothers learned techniques to help them have a successful
fall recruitment.
Virginia Tech (Sigma-Lambda)
Chapter News
Chapter brothers held a brotherhood event in which they
cleaned the chapter house to prepare for the fall semester.
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Washington (Alpha-Psi)
Omega
Dr. John A. Wolf (1957) died May 30, 2015. He graduated
from University of Washington School of Medicine in
1961 where he was named to Alpha Omega Alpha honor
medical society. He completed an internship in surgery
and his residency in urology at UW, Harborview and VA
hospitals in Seattle. He served as chief resident at University
of Washington, chief of urology at Seattle VA, president of
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Yakima, president of Northwest
Urologic Society and vice president of Yakima County
Medical Society. He served University of Washington as
clinical associate professor of urology, emeritus for life,
Department of Urology where he also participated in the
first successful kidney transplants and was instrumental in
creating several educational and residency programs.
Western (Delta-Eta)
Chapter News
During August, chapter members attended a Toronto Blue
Jays baseball game and chapter officers held a camping
retreat.
Chapter members would like to thank the alumni brothers
for their generous donations that helped replace ritual
equipment.
Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta )
Chapter News
The chapter has an official house on campus to begin the
fall semester.
William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu)
Chapter News
Nicholas Raimondi (2016) and Joel Steyer (2016) spent the
spring and summer exploring Europe after spending the
previous academic year studying in Oxford, England. Both
men are are a part of the Oxbridge Honors Program at
William Jewell College
... JOINED EFFORTS WITH THE
BORDER HOPE FOUNDATION
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
IN THE LIVES OF AN
UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILY...
Michael Rawat, a physics and math major, joined efforts
with the Border Hope Foundation to make a difference in
the lives of an underprivileged family in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Featured in the local newspaper, Rawat has developed a
machine that makes bricks out of earth, water and mortar.
Funded by a grant from William Jewell College, the machine
creates a block that is more affordable for developing
countries.
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