Volume LVIII Fall 2018A Newsletter for the Camp Olson Family

CAMP OLSON YMCATHE BIRCH LOG

Camp Olson YMCA 65th Anniversary Reunion“Carry On”

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2, 2019 As you contemplate your return to Camp Olson for this celebration, let us open with this: Max Clowers, the founding Director of Camp Olson, wrote the history of Camp Olson’s fi rst 25 years in 1979 and he included this quotation from The Brothers Kara-maozof. “‘And even if we are occupied with important things, and even if we attain honor or fall into misfortune-still let us remember how good it once was here, when we were together, united by good and kind feelings which made us…perhaps better than we are.”

Carry On – 65 years “One man may not live to see him dreams come true but his institutions carry on”. E.O. OlsonWhether you have gone to camp one year or ten years, attended family camp, served as a summer staff member, provided support for our mission or are just a fan of what we do at Camp Olson then this weekend is for you. A celebration of MEMORIES, FRIEND-SHIP, TRADITIONS, SUCCESS and a time to CARRY ON. Each of us will come for different reasons. It may be to remember the fi rst song sang around a campfi re, a place where you fi rst slept under the stars or where you met your best friend. It may be the sail catching wind on Little Boy Lake, sitting in a leather sad-dle while on the trail or the blade of the canoe paddle silently breaking the water. Others will remember quality time together as family. Still many more will come to remember a time spent working at Camp Olson, creating these special memories for others. Regardless of the reason you may attend, we know that we have been Sharing the Spirit of the Northwoods now for over six decades. We have been creating memories that last a lifetime for three generations of campers, families, staff members and volun-teers! Come and join us for all or part of this 4-day celebration as we “Share the Spirit of the Northwoods” together as one family, the Camp Olson Family. Future details and more about the celebration will be posted on the Camp Olson YMCA website. If you would like to assist in the planning of the celebration weekend please contact Russ Link by email at russ@campolson.org Registration information available on page 15 or the Camp Olson website www.cam-polson.org.

You can donate online to Camp Olson YMCA using either of these platforms. 100% of donations made on Facebook go directly back to Camp Olson YMCA!

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President’s Message ~ Thomas Shepard “No man ever steps into the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” This quote from Greek philosopher Heraclitus in ~ 500 BC could be readily adapted to Camp Olson (change ‘man’ to camper and ‘river’ to Camp Olson). Change can be a tricky thing particularly in regards to a place for which so many people care so deeply. If you have not been to camp in the past couple of years, you will surely notice the landscape of camp has been somewhat changed with new buildings, updated program areas, and camper-fi lled ham-mocks seemingly sprouting from trees. However, when you look, listen and smell closely you will fi nd that many things remain the same. For example, if you visit the trips center, you will fi nd that the smell of the tripping packs has remained unchanged for many decades. I have

been told that the recipe for this unique fragrance includes wet, campfi re, food, sweat and teenager! Odors aside, Olson has many aspects that make it unique from other camps – strategic advantages as they are called in board-speak – that will strike returning alumni as familiar even as the infrastructure widens. One of these is the culture that allows the mission to shine and campers to grow. The caretakers of this culture are the tremendous seasonal staff that dedicate their summers. As those of us who have been on staff can testify, the hours are long and tiring. The needs of the campers always come fi rst. Your understanding of what constitutes a “clean shirt” can slide signifi cantly. And in the midst of the eight-week sprint that is kids camp, it is diffi cult to get all the recognition that is sorely deserved. Truly, the summer staff do some heavy lifting and much is asked of them – trends that are amplifi ed by the greater numbers of youth being served. This off-season a change is being made to camp with the goal of keeping it the same. For if we can-not attract and keep awesome staff, and provide them a haven to congregate and get a much needed breather, how can we expect that unique Olson culture to survive and thrive? To this end, a dedicated staff lounge is being erected in the area behind the White Palace. The story of its inception is that of a full team effort. It includes Lindsey gathering valuable input from the staff, Russ’s fi nancial management al-lowing funds to be available, Aidan helping keep the construction costs down by fi lling his winter days with carpentry and the board of directors taking on more work to allow due deliberation and consideration in a timely fashion. I am excited to see how the staff utilizes the space and applies their distinctive touches over the years. With continued success comes new challenges that will require tweaks and keep future staff and boards of directors busy. Like hearty Midwesterners as the weather turns cold, we know that it is best to adapt and embrace such changes. New seasons mean new opportunities – for taking in the bright foliage, for skating over frozen streams, for shoveling-related lower back injuries during April blizzards, and for camp-ing in the Shurds while contemplating that distinct aroma from the Duluth packs.

Sincerely,Thomas ShepardPresident CAMP OLSON YMCA 2018 Board of Directors

Thomas Shepard – President – Minneapolis, MN 6th year Michael Holmes – Vice President - Rochester, MN 5th year Nancy Huizenga – Secretary - St. Paul, MN 5th year Michael Collins – Winnetka, IL 3rd year Julianne Davis – Duluth, MN 5th year Megan Frank – Rochester, MN 4th year Lori Jonason – Minneapolis, MN 4th year Bridgit Jordan – Minneapolis, MN 2nd year Erik Julsrud – Duluth, MN 5th year Sean Kempke – Duluth, MN 4th year Dave Rogers – Chillicothe, MO 4th year Kent Sall – St. Paul, MN 6th year Michael Titus – Elizabeth, CO, 4th year Andy Wood – Rochester, MN 5th year

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Growing our Endowment, a Must for Our FutureRussell Link, Executive Director

2018 was a banner year. Every bed was full! Our programs have grown! Camp Olson’s reputa-tion is at an all-time high! At our core, we are committed to both the highest quality programs and a camp that is accessible to any child. These commitments carry fi nancial weight, and the Camp Olson Experience would not be as impactful if either commitment was sacrifi ced. Consider the 240 campers and families who received $86,000 in fi nancial assistance. It doesn’t matter what a child faces at home because Camp is a great equalizer. Children don’t see differ-ences, only similarities. A Camp Olson experience open to any child is more impactful on every child. The banner year we experienced is a tribute to many who have made great sacrifi ces over the past 15 years. Our alumni and friends have contributed over $5,000,000 to grow and improve our infrastructure and create great programs that have camp fi lled to capacity. Certainly this recent success allows us to share that we have a great vision for the next year and our recent successful capital campaign indicates we have a great plan and vision for the next 20 years. But what about the next 50-100 years? We have a plan, but we are behind in our goals to position us for the future. Just like delaying saving for retirement greatly diminishes our ability to grow our own next egg, not giving atten-tion to camp’s endowment diminishes Camp Olson’s future potential. One of my major responsibilities in my role as Executive Director is to assure camps future potential and I need your help. Camp Olson’s overall endowment fund currently has a value of about $332,000, the earnings from this fund would barely scratch the surface of meeting the yearly needs to support our scholarship program. Make a child’s future your legacy. Consider this, a $25,000 Named Restricted Gift could provide one child a year with the gift of camp… forever? Recently, we received two gifts total-ing $90,000 to the endowment fund, this is the enthusiasm and excitement we need to grow the fund and to assure we have a revenue stream to support a life changing experience for many deserving children in our future. A healthy endowment will help Camp Olson moderate inevitable cost pressures, rising prices, infl ation and unexpected expenses. Planning your gift. Gifts to the Endowment Fund will support Camp Olson’s future potential long beyond the lifetime of the giver. Gifts of stock, life insurance, bequests, trusts, or direct gifts of cash or other assets help insure a lasting impact. I will be reaching out to you, to hear your story, to hear why impacting camp is important to you. $65.00 Let’s all start off with a gift. This year camp is celebrating our 65th anniversary. I encourage all of alumni and friends to consider a $65.00 gift for each member of their family to celebrate this anniversary and to honor the words of our founder E.O. Olson. “One man may not live to see his dreams come true, but his institutions carry on.” We have already received twen-ty-fi ve $65 gifts to the endowment. Camp Olson YMCA remains one of the places where kids can just be kids. They have fun, explore the natural world, build character, and learn leadership skills to strengthen their confi -dence. These are the skills they carry with them the rest of their lives and shape the adults they become. It’s the reason that supporting future kids at Camp Olson is bigger than just sending a kid to camp! Happy Trails…Forever! The Camp Olson YMCA Endowment Fund as-

sets are held with Stifel Investment Services in Rochester, MN. Recently six trustees have been appointed by the board to manage the assets of the fund. Trustees: Pierce Johnson, Dick Perkins, Jim Rieth, Erik Sorenson, Moe Spanier, Nathan Woodworth

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Thank You to All Donors!

The Camp Olson YMCA fiscal year is from Oc-tober 1- September 30. This list represents an-nual and scholarship gifts and pledges received from October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018. With gratitude, we extend our thanks to thosewho have contributed financially to benefit our camping programs.

We sincerely apologize if we omitted your name. Please call the camp office so we may make the necessary corrections.

Pioneer Level ~ Over $2,500

Card, Randy & Kristi Elliott – Ironton, MNCatherine M. Schmoker Family Foundation -- Edina, MNCrowley, Thomas & Debra – Rochester, MNElliott, Jan & Bill – Longville, MNKempke, Sean & Ivy Wood – Duluth, MNLongville Area Community Foundation -- Longville, MNLongville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce -- Longville, MNMayo Clinic Community Relations – Roch., MNMiller, Wil & Jes – Winona, MNRinaman, Tim – Alexandria, VASall, Rod – Roseville, MNSanger, Steve & Karen – Wayzata, MNSpanier, Maureen – St. Cloud, MNWoodworth, Joyce – Winona, MNYMCA of the USA – Strategic Initiative Funds -Chicago, IL

Trailblazer Level ~ $1,000- $2,499

Backlund, Jim & Theresa – Rochester, MNCrum, Melanie & Brian – Rochester, MNCutlip, George – Madison, WIDavis, Nick & Julianne – Duluth, MNEvans, Wayne & Ellen – Tucson, AZFeeser, Hollis – Rochester, MNFougerousse, Jerry & Kathy – West Dundee, ILHansen Sr., William – Walker, MNLink, Russell & Jolene – Longville, MN

Magyar, Mary Beth & Todd Milbrandt -- Rochester, MNPerkins Foundation – Wayzata, MNSorenson, Eric & Kristin – Rochester, MNSteward, Patrick – Rochester, MNStreit, Peter & Karen – Rochester, MNTharp, Michael & Julia – Geneva, ILTjaden, Jacob – St. Paul, MNWallin, Brooks – Paris, FranceWells, Robert & Pauline – Urbandale, IAWoodworth, Jacob & Nora – Trempealeau, WIWoodworth, Nathan & Becky – Winona, MN

Voyager Level ~ $500-$999

Abrahams, Mark & Lindsey – Longville, MNArbour, Stephen – Grand Rapids, MNArvig Communication Syst. – Perham, MNBornstein, Peter & Susan – North Oaks, MNBrown, Frank & Alice – Sartell, MNCampbell, James & Carmen – Edina, MNDeWispelaere, Laurie & Jay Johnson -- Glennallen, AKEberts, Matthew & Deb – Brainerd, MNEdin, Andy & Becky – Winona, MNEttinger, LeeAnn & Jeff – Austin, MNFellenz, Terry & LorRae – Eau Claire, WIFineline Finish Trim – Todd & Sue Stettler -- Eyota, MNFritz, Randall & Dorothea – Rochester, MNGnewuch, Scot & Christina – Arlington, MAGreer, Joyce – Zumbro Falls, MN Hames, Claire & Colin – Minnetrista, MNHanna, Matthew & Melissa – Chanhassen, MN Hartson, George – Minneapolis, MNHaus, Mike & Cindy – Prior Lake, MNHolmes, Michael & Leah – Rochester, MNHughes, Honore – Maplewood, MOHuizenga, Charles – Berkeley, CAJulsrud, Erik & Jen – Duluth, MNKhan, Michael & Ann Long – St. Paul, MNKiewatt, Kent & Carolynn – Maple Grove, MNLongville Area Women of Today – Longville, MNLuker, Jennifer – Chicago, ILMahon, KerriAnn – Willmar, MNMatzke, Michael & Kristin Johnson - Austin, MNMiller, Linda – Rochester, MNOestreich, Barbara – Longville, MNOffutt, Brad & Tracy – Rochester, MNOlmsted Medical Center – Rochester, MNSall, Jennifer – St. Paul, MNSall, Kent & Jacqueline – St. Paul, MNSchmerbauch, Barbara & Ron

– Rochester, MNSchwartz, Todd and Nancy – Urbandale, IAShepard, Chuck & Judy – Winona, MNStafford, Scott & Jacqueline Leavitt – Rochester, MNUhlenhopp, Jack – New Lenox, ILVan Nostrand, Maren & Byron Ricks -Carnation, WAVan Straaten, Jeff & Aimee – Duluth, MNWestendorf, Dianne – Waverly, IAWindebank, Anthony – Zumbro Fall, MNWong, Jeff & Pam Olson – Middleton, WI

Discoverer Level ~ $250-$499

Alexopoulous, Sophoclis & Maggie O’Connor - Alhambra, CAAnderson, Gail – Rochester, MNArvig Communications – Perham, MNAugustine, John & Bobbie – Edina, MNBahn – Mark & Lucy – Rochester, MNBeard, Adam and Norma – Austin, MNBiesanz, Nick – Winona, MNButler, Carol & George – Vashon, WAButler, Christopher - DuluthButler, Jordan – Maple Grove, MNCalderone, Christopher & Rebecca -- St. Cloud, MNCuthbert, Neal & Louise Robinson -- Minneapolis, MNDalgaard, Bruce & Carol Korda – Northfield, MNEberts, Deb – Brainerd, MNElliott, Kristi & Randy Card – Ironton, MNEsser, Andrew & Kim – LaCrescent, MNFinley, Mary – St. Paul, MNGeerdes, Pam & Gregg – Rochester, MNHansen, Bill & Laura – Walker, MNHaugen, David – St. Paul, MNHoban, Thomas & Susan – New Ulm, MNHuizenga, Nancy & Joe Korzilius – St. Paul, MNItasca Mantrap Co-op – Park Rapids, MNJohnson, Erik & Colleen – Duluth, MNJohnson, Kristin – Austin, MNJohnson, Pierce – Chicago, ILJonason, Lori – Minneapolis, MNKerr, Don & Phyllis- Woodland, MNKramer, Chris & Kendra – Minneapolis, MNLenoir, Martin and Susan – Santa Ana, CALitin, Scott & Jolene – Rochester, MNMelby, Kenneth & Ruth – Decorah, IAMunden, Donald & Melody – Albert Lea, MNNaugle, Pete & Meg – Walker, MNNordquist, Alan & Sandy – Apple Valley, MNPenning, Katharine & Ryan – Madison, WIPennington, Dan & Pam – Edwards, COQualey, Dave & Marsha – Eau Claire, WI

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Rausch, Steven & Ann – Cookeville, TNRogers, David & Martha – Chillicothe, MORohrbaugh, Britt & Leon – Duluth, MNSchoephoerster, Megan – Shakopee, MNShellum, Curtis & Jane – Rochester, MNSheridan, Paul & Linda – Deer Harbor, WASpence, Tracey – Columbus, WIStifel Nicolaus – Rochester, MN Swanson, Will & Kate – Storm Lake, IATucker, Tim & Kathy – Rochester, MNVan Nostrand, Catharine – Sartell, MNVan Straaten, Mike & Meegan – Oronoco, MNWelch, Dan & Kelly – Pine City, MNWood, Andy and Krista – Rochester, MN

Explorer Level ~ $100-$249

Alnesjo, Magnus – Stockholm, SwedenAnonymousArenberg, John & Cathy – Cary, ILArzamendia, Oscar & Kara – St. Paul, MNBakken, Geoff & Amanda – Evanston, ILBarseness, Larry & Sharon – Rochester, MNBergstrom, Sarah – Edina, MNBlegen, Dave & Peggy – Rochester, MNBormann, Jayne – Plymouth, MN Brown, Ken & Lucy – St. Anthony, MNBures, Frank & Ruth – Winona, MNButler, Ed & Tina – Rochester, MNCalderone, Rebecca & Chris – St. Cloud, MNCampMinder – Boulder, CODale, Charles & Katie – Fox Island, WA Franklin, Daryl & Joan – Austin, MFritz, Carolyn, Grand Marais, MNFurman, Betsy – St. Cloud, MNGoellner, John & Annette – Rochester, MNHagen, Mikaela – Madison, WIHahn, Anne – Bedford, INHanna, Matt & Melissa – Chanhassen, MNHansen, Jay & Nicole – Rochester, MN Harris, Tracy & Julie – Rochester, MNHarris, Wayne – Rochester, MNHealy, Shelley & Andy – Minneapolis, MNHeinrich, Stephen & Lisa Wolfe - Minneapolis, MNHepper, Char & Norm – Rochester, MNHeuring, Jason & Deidra – Sartell, MNHodge, Dan – Minneapolis, MNHuston, John & Ellen – Rochester, MNJohnston, Carol & Stuart – Decorah, IAKennedy, Donna – Lindstrom, MNKramer, Dan & Kay – St. Anthony, MNLarson, Timothy & Sarah – Rochester, MNLenoir, Susan & Martin – Santa Ana, CALetsche, Tom & Amy – Cherokee, IALichty, Betsy – Lakewood, COLink, Georgia & Tom – Rosholt, WI

Litzow, Mark & Kris – Rochester, MNLong, Ann – St. Paul, MNLutz, Jan – Fremont, NEMahrer, Bob – Savage, MN Mayer, Meg & Tim – Rochester, MNMcAlister, Lindsey Rose – Austin, MNMcCauley, Sean & Joselyn Raymundo -- Rochester, MNMesarchik, Robert – Rochester, MNMiclau, Ted & Kirsten – San Francisco, CAMunden, Don & Melody – Albert Lea, MNNorthern Star Coop. – Deer River, MNPalmer, Shaun – Rochester, MNPalmer, Sue – Rochester, MNPetters, Jon & Colleen – Avon, MNProeschel, Donna & Mark – Madison, WIRyan, Dennis & Sharon – LaCrosse, WISather, Erik – Cloquet, MNShepard, Tom & Marit – Minneapolis, MNShowcase Enterprises – St. Louis Park, MNSilber, Mike & Sandy – Rochester, MNStifel Nicolas – St. Louis, MOTarara, William & Kathleen – Rochester, MNTauxe, Robert – Atlanta, GAThompson, Brandi – Elmwood, WITricarico, Joe & Sara – Rochester, MNVanderah, Brian & Emily McAuliffe -- Minneapolis, MNWindebank, Sharon – Rochester, MNYtterberg, Ellen – Washington, DC

Pathfinder Level ~ $1-$99

Allexsaht, Maggie – Chicago, ILAlnesjo, Orwar – Vallentuna, SwedenAlvord, Sharon & Rick – Menominee Falls, WIArnquist, Kit – Remer, MNBaggot, Allison – Bozeman, MTBaggot, Lynn & Joe – Northfield, MNBazey, John & Diane – Rochester, MNBehmen, Glynn – Edina, MNBenscoter, Walter & Kathryn – Rochester, MNBerg, Kendra & Kyle – Woodbury, MNBergen, Judi and Dick – Austin, MNBjerga Feed Stores – Motley, MN Broadbent, James – Rochester, MNBrodt, Kelsey – Coon Rapids, MNBujarski, Kerwin & Marcia – Shevlin, MNBurton, Randy & Barbara – Rochester, MNCachiaras, John and Dorothy – Rochester, MNCallendar, Judy – Winona, MNCarpenter, Jerry & Jan – Longville, MNDe Garsignes, Francois – FranceDe Wolf, Theresa. Wyoming, MNElliott, Bill & Jan – Longville, MNDockerty, John & Diane – Rochester, MNDonaldson, James & Leigh – Morgan Hills, CAFlohaug, Greg & Kelsey – Coon Rapids, MNForeman, Krissy – Minneapolis, MN

Forsythe, Doug & Renee – Fond du Lac, WIGeist, David – Northfield, MNGilkinson, James and Julianna – Rochester, MNGoodwin, Lee & Karen – Sioux City, IAGrachek, Margaret & Glen – Longville, MNGross, Shelly & Chad – Sartell, MNHalfmann, Alicia – West Bend, WIHazelton, Beth – Washburn, WIHeaberlin, Penny – St. Paul, MNHeinrich, Ava – Minneapolis, MNHeyne, George & Carolyn – Rochester, MNHoecker, Jay & Jeanne – Rochester, MNHolloway, Donna & Terry – Longville, MNHuckaba, Terri – St. Louis, MOHuncosky, Jerry – Claryville, NYJohnson, Bernt & Julie – Bethesda, MDJohnson, Gunner – Duluth, MNJohnson, Walter – Landenberg, PAJonason, Chelsey – Portland, MEJonason, Kristin – Minneapolis, MNJordan, Bridgit – Minneapolis, MNKapler, DeMarie – Murray, UTKickertz, Betty – Plymouth, MNKrage, Susan & Pat – Grand Marais, MNLentz, Diane – Slinger, WILiebman, Jake – Chesterfield, MOLink, Connor – Longville, MNLink, Micah – Longville, MNLorentz Welter, Krisann – Traverse City, MILuker, Jeffrey – Madison, WILundberg, Betsy & Gary – Plano, TXMahon, Jay & Dawn – Duluth, MNMalinchoc, Michael – Rochester, MNMartinson, Kathy & Jeff – Rochester, MNMayer, Stan & Amy – Rochester, MNMcAteer, Madeline – Milwaukee, WIMunger, Thomas & Janet – Rochester, MNMunz, Thomas – Mount Prospect, ILNartovich, Katia – Rochester, MNNartovich, Natalia –Rochester, MNNative American Rainbow Network —Red Lodge, MTOgard, Rachel – Eagan, MNPalmer, Calvin – Rochester, MNPalmer, Ellen – Rochester, MNPaulson, Chris – New York, NYPursell,Kristin – Northfield, MNRaasch, Don & Elisabeth – Maple Grove, MNRasmussen, Dave & Mary – Fargo, NDRecknor, Lee & Betty Jean – Rochester, MNRitman, Abigail – Rochester, MNSamb, Nikki – St. Louis Park, MNSchmidt, David & Lucy – Rochester, MNSchrom, Cheryl – Grand Rapids, MNScudamore, James – Rochester, MNScudamore, Julie & Wally – Rochester, MNScudamore, Mitch – Duluth, MNShriver, Brian & Christine – Maplewood, MN

The Birch LogPage 6Sikora, Kathleen – Andover, MNSilber, Ryan – San Luis Obispo, CASimpson, Bill & Beverly – Sioux Falls, SDSmith, Cheryl – Rochester, MNSmith, Sam – St. Louis Park, MNSorenson, David – Rochester, MNStreet, Julie – Rochester, MNSweeney, Kathy – Longville, MNSwanson, Margret – Mahtomedi, MNToepke, David & Sharon – New Salem, NDUnterholzner, Laura – Rochester, MNVan Nostrand, Catharine – Sartell, MNVance, Mary & Bill – Hampshire, ILVanderwerker, Nick – Brainerd, MNVeenstra, Kaity – Minneapolis, MNWagner, Sydney – Minneapolis, MNWallace, Jayna – Plymouth, MNWayne, Matthew – Mahtomedi, MNWeins, John & Sandra – Longville, MNWestendorf, Dan & Rebecca – Roch., MNWick, Al & Patricia – Rochester, MNWoodworth, Nora – Trempealeau, WIYeany, Joseph – Portland, ORYenter, Andrea – Rosholt, WI

Endowment

$25,000 +Collins, Michael & Christina – Winnetka, ILWoodworth Family – Winona, MN

$5,000 & OverBahn, Mark & Lucy – Rochester, MNShepard, Chuck & Judy – Winona, MN

$1,000 & OverBures, Frank & Bridgit Jordan, Mpls. MNElliott, Jan & Bill – Longville, MNKramer, Dan & Kay – St. Anthony, MNMcHardy, George – Calgary, AB CANADAVan Straaten, Jeff & Aimee – Duluth, MNWoodworth, Jake & Nora – Trempealeau, WI

Under $1,000Bujarski, Kerwin & Marcia – Shevlin, MNFellenz, Terry & LorRae – Eau Claire, WIFurman, Elizabeth – St. Paul, MNHughes, Honore & Julie Gram-- Maplewood, MOJohnston, Stuart & Carol – Decorah, IAJulsrud, Erik & Jennifer – Duluth, MNKapler, Dave & Ceci – Nevada City, CAKempke, Sean & Ivy Wood – Duluth, MNLichty, Betsy – Lakewood, COLink, Russ & Jolene – Longville, MNMcAuliffe, William – Minneapolis, MNUhlenhopp, Jack – Santa Fe, NMVanderah, Brian & Emily McAuliffe--Minneapolis, MN

In Kind Gifts

Abrahams, Mark – Longville, MNArrowhead Builder’s Supply – Longville, MNBujarski, Marcia – Shevlin, MNCrom, Charlie – Lake Elmo, MNFougerousse, Kathy – West Dundee, ILHealy, Andrew – Minneapolis, MNHoban, Sue & Tom – New Ulm, MNJocko’s Saw Sharpening – Longville, MNJohnson, Kathy – West Fargo, NDJohnson, Pierce – Chicago, ILLink, Jolene – Longville, MNMaertens, Joe & Irene – Fridley, MNMylan Specialty – Morgantown, WVPalmer, Shaun – Rochester, MNPost Consumer Brands – Lakeville, MNRasmussen College – Bloomington, MNRochester YMCA – Rochester, MNSeward, Harry & July, Hackensack, MNWedell, Jean – Edina, MNWoman Lake Lodge – Hackensack, MNWood, Andy & Krista – Rochester, MN

Wish List Gifts

Abrahams, Lindsey & Mark – Longville, MNBures, Frank & Bridgit Jordan – Mpls., MNEvan, Neil – Tuscon, AZEvans, Wayne & Ellen – Tucson, AZFellenz, Terry & LorRae – Eau Claire, WIFisher, Tom & Barb – Longville, MNFougerousse, Jerry and Kathy – West Dundee, ILJordan, Bridgit – Minneapolis, MNLarson, Connie – Pine Island, MN Longville Lakes Chamber of Commerce -- Longville, MNPalmer, Shaun – Rochester, MNRich, Janet – Rochester, MNRieth, Jim & Theresa – Spicer, MNSpanier, Maureen – St. Cloud, MNSpence, Tracey – Columbus, WIThe One Stop – Longville, MNVan Straaten, Jack & Linda – Tucson, AZVan Straaten, Jeff – Duluth, MNVan Nostrand, Maren – Carnation, WAWomen’s Retreat Participants

Memorial & Honor Gifts

Anonymous In Honor of Kristin JonasonArenberg, Dan & Deborah – Lemont, IL In Honor of Joshua Fougerousse In Honor of Mary ArenbergBailey, Peter – St. Paul, MN In Honor of Kristin JonasonBehmen, Glynn – Edina, MN In Honor of the G. Behmen FamilyBornstein, Susan & Peter – North Oaks, MNCalderone, Chris & Rebecca – St. Cloud, MN In Memory of Peter WoodworthDening, Michael – Richmond VA In Honor of Jim Rieth’s BirthdayElliott, Bill & Jan – Longville, MN In Memory of Norris KrauseFellenz, Terry & LorRae – Eau Claire, WI In Memory of Doug Johnson In Memory Dick Myron In Memory of Carolyn Joyce Korby In Memory of Brady Smith In Memory of Gene Edberg In Memory of Dallas Douty In Memory of Dick NordquistFrank, Megan & Aaron – Rochester, MN In Honor of Corey SchneemanFurman, Elizabeth – St. Paul, MN In Honor of Pierce Johnson In Memory of Isabel HuizengaGeist, David – Northfield, MN In Memory of John GeistHolmes, Mike & Leah – Rochester, MN In Memory of Peter WoodworthJohnston, Stu & Carol – Decorah, IA In Memory of Al Schuetz In Memory of Tom GilleJonason, Kristin – Minneapolis, MN In Honor of Matthew Gustafson In Honor of Mike FelmleeJulsrud, Erik & Jennifer – Duluth, MN In Honor of Haakon and AnnikaKamp, Linda – Minneapolis, MN In Memory of Norris KrauseLink, Russell – Longville, MN

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ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

When: 7:00 pm Monday January 28, 2019Where: To Be Announced on our website & Social Media SitesCan I attend and vote?√ Yes, if you contributed more than $25.00 to Camp Olson YMCA√ Yes, if you volunteered more than 5 hours of labor or time.√ Yes, if you paid for a camp program.

What goes on at an annual meeting?√ Interested prospective board members are elected to the board.√ Audited year-end financials are reviewed and approved.√ Approve any changes to By-Laws√ Meet and spend time talking with board members and staff.

*All eligible voters must be over the age of 18 at the time of the meeting. Officers of the board are not elected at the Annual Meet-ing, but you can nominate individuals to be voted on by the board. To do so, nominations must be submitted prior to January 6, 2019.

Camp Olson YMCA4160 Little Boy Rd NELongville, MN 56655

Thank You Longville Area Fire DepartmentBefore the summer camping season began, we host-ed the Longville Area Volunteer Fire Department for a meal and then we toured our entire facility. During the tour, the group became aware of road access points, all major utility shut-offs and water availability. We a grateful for such a dedicated group of skilled volun-teers in our community and hope we don’t need to ac-tivate their services.

In Honor of Janet Rich In Memory of Skip Wilke In memory of Isabel Huizenga In Memory of Peter WoodworthMalinchoc, Alex –White Salmon, WA In Honor of Jill EikenhorstModeen, Jill – Brooklyn Center In Honor of Joy ModeenNaugle, Meg – Walker, MN In Honor of Camp Olson’s StaffOestreich, Barbara – Longville, MN In Memory of Dr. Gregory OestreichPalmer, Sue – Rochester, MN In Memory of Ron CarnahanProuty, Jeff – Eden Prairie, MN In Honor of Kristin JonasonPursell, Kristi – Northfield, MN In Honor of Henry & Franklin-The Next Generation Rogers, Dave & Marty – Chillicothe, MO In Memory of Peter WoodworthSmith, Cheryl – Rochester, MN In Honor of Hollis and Pat Feeser Spence, Tracey – Columbus, WI In Honor of Wayne and Ellen Evans Swanson, Margret – Mahtomedi, MN In Memory of Isabel Huizenga In Honor of Connor and Micah LinkToepke, David and Sharon – New Salem, ND In Memory of Peter WoodworthVan Straaten, Jeff – Duluth, MN In Honor of Jake Woodworth Ware, Hailey – Minneapolis, MN In Honor of Kristin Jonason

Camp Olson YMCAWish List updated October 2018

Items Cost Archery Targets $1,000 (6) Archery Bows $800(2) Lifeguard Chairs $500 Color Laser Printer (high capacity) $600 (2) Duluth Canoe Packs $800(6) Hiking Packs $1,000(4) four-person tents $1,000 Wireless PA System & Speakers $800 Laminator $150(2) InReach Communication Units $600 (4) Saddles & Riding Pads $1,200 (10) Riding Helmets $400 Campfire Rings $500(8) Picnic Tables $1,600(4) Stand Up Paddleboards $1,000(3) computer workstations $900(6) Old Hickory Rocking Chairs $5,000Patio Furniture for Staff Lounge $2,000Propane Generator $6,000 Bobcat Skid Steer $18,000Pontoon Boat $12,000Good Used Mini Van $15,000

If you would like to donate to the Camp Olson Wish List or would like additional infor-mation about items on the Wish List please contact Russ Link, Executive Director at russ@campolson.org or call 218-363-2207.

Over $233,000 has been contribute to the Wish List since 2003.

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A Message from our Camp DirectorLindsey Abrahams

Camp Olson has been through a lot in the past 15 years. Most of us can look back and remember when the place we know and love looked a lot different. When we had to borrow beg and steal in order to get what we needed for our program areas. When any new structure was built out of random scrap wood and metal found in the Morton building from some different structure or perhaps donated from an alumnus. It’s easy to feel nostalgic about the good ol’ days but I think we would all agree

that we have a lot to be thankful for in regards to the position Camp sits in today. One thing that has remained constant throughout all of this change is our sense of community. This summer was one of transition for us in terms of staffing. Every 3-5 years in camping there seems to be a shift in staffing where the older more seasoned staff have a mass exodus into their “real world” jobs and a new crop of staff rises up to take over. There is always some growing pains in the first year as a large amount of staff are figuring out new roles. Staff brand new to college figure out how to juggle camp, their busy summer schedules, and find enough time to spend at home with their families. I was blown away by the alumni support in these times of need. From former counselors being willing to jump in to lead a two week back packing trip to 24 year olds reliving their days as a pathfinder counselor. No matter the issue our alumni were here for us to help camp have another successful season. These transition years can be hard for our new staff. The staff they knew and loved, the staff who inspired them to be themselves and fall in love with camp are no longer here. On top of this they are battling figuring out new positions while working unforgiving hours. To them I say; stick it out. You are part of this community. It’s up to you to create the welcoming environment that you once experi-enced as a camper. It’s up to you to inspire and instill love for this place in the next generation. Teach our campers to love themselves for who they are and to strive to be their best selves. I guarantee that in a few years, after working your way up from counselor to program staff to CIT Leader, you will leave this job with the best friends you’ve ever had, experiences you will remember and cherish for a life time, and that there will be a new group of staff mourning your departure.

Apostle Islands Sailing Trip This past summer, six campers ventured off into the wild blue with a camp skip-per and the captain of a 33’+ sailing ves-sel. This was the third summer in a row we were able to bring back the Apostle Islands Sailing Trip on Lake Superior. Campers get to spend their days acting as the crew of the ship as they sail through the beautiful island chain off the North Shore of Wiscon-sin. They are also able to kayak to shore to explore the wilderness the islands have to offer. Evenings are spent sitting around the table bonding as a group over cards and other camp games. The food is even a little more upscale than our usual extended trip menu since the group has access to a fridge and stove for cooking. This trip is truly something for our sailing campers to look forward to and a chance to expand their sailing experiences.

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Horseback Riding = Fun at Camp Olson YMCA

It’s no secret that one of our most popular pro-grams at Camp Olson is the Corral. On any given morning one can walk down to the corral and see it buzzing with activity. Campers and horses are everywhere, bonding and experiencing camp in a completely unique way. Our program has grown in the past 15 years from around 20 horses and 7-10 riding campers a week to 40 horses and 20 riding campers a week with a waitlist long enough to fill another session. This year to help make room for our expanded program we built a second Western style arena (100ftx200ft). We also covered the new and small arenas with a 3” sand blanket. This gives our program three are-nas for our campers to practice their skills. Each morning both large arenas have our riding camp-ers split into skill appropriate lessons, while the small arena provides a place for ring rides and a base for trail rides to depart from. Camp Olson has one of the largest riding pro-grams in the Midwest and one of the largest trail networks. It’s rare to find a program with 1250 private acres at their disposal to enjoy horseback riding at its finest. In addition to space to ride, we also have 26 acres of pasture. It’s not quite enough to fully sustain our herd of 40 in terms of nutrition but the space to run and exercise is priceless. Up until this year our pasture had been over grazed and was not producing its full poten-tial of grass. This spring we dedicated time and resources to revitalizing the grass in our pasture and through some herd management had a sum-mer with greener and more lush grass than we have had in years. So in addition to the room to romp our horse’s hay diet was supplemented with grass. We hope to continue to manage our herd and monitor the health of our soil in order to pro-vide fresh grass for them in the years to come.

Many of you know staff alum (08-15) Bob Mahrer, if you have not had the chance to meet him we hope you do sometime. Bob is amazing and always finds time to give back to the Big O! This past May, and with the help of two of his co-worker friends, Derek and Ray they helped Aidan construct the new riding arena. Each of them donate over 14 hours of time digging, pounding and creating a new space for our riders this past summer. Even more amazing their employer ProtoLabs paid Camp Olson for the time they worked on this project!

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Wood Duck House for Camp Olson! Former camper Charlie C. of Lake Elmo, MN recently completed his Eagle Scout Project to benefit Camp Olson YMCA and the environ-ment. These 12 wood duck boxes will be put up around Cooper Lake, the Shurds and our other small water holes next spring. Thank you Char-lie and congratulations! We are all very proud of you!

Campfire & Skits at Camp Olson For many, two of the favorite parts of the day are Afternoon Announcements and Campfire. Something about seeing the community of camp get creative and push themselves out of their comfort zone is magical. The greater part of the population is completely un-comfortable with public speaking, let alone dressing up in some ridiculous outfit and singing the re-written lyrics to the latest pop song. Being a part of campfire and announcements may not be every staff person’s favorite activity but they can fake it when there is a need. This ability to swallow the rising panic and pre-form is most of what it takes to be successful when addressing a crowd. Getting our campers to partici-pate in skits during campfire is the first step to help-ing them feel comfortable in this situation. It won’t be long until they are the star of the show or helping to make an announcement go as planned. Aside from the personal growth that these opportu-nities allow, campfire and afternoon announcements are times of the day where we get to connect as a whole community. Not only are we all together but we a sharing an experience. Laughing together, crying together, acting wild together as we sing songs and watch performances. Everyone leaves these happen-ings feeling like they are part of something. This is something that happens sometimes in schools, after an assembly or pep rally and in towns at a communi-ty event like a 4th of July parade but these things are few and far between, happening a few times a year. Campfire and Announcements happen daily. This time to come together as a community throughout the day is an experience unique to camp and part of what makes the experience so special.

Mountain Biking We did it! This summer we successfully hosted our first ever Mountain Bike Camp. This pro-gram was structured similarly to our Riding and Sailing camps, where campers spent the morn-ing learning to ride and maintain their bikes. While in camp, campers have access to the 1250 acres of camp and all of the trails present. With so many trails available they never have to take the same route twice. In addition to their time in camp spent with bikes, campers went on a day long trip to Cuyuna State Park where there is a world class network of trails for every level of mountain biker. We are thrilled that this program went well this summer and are excited to offer it again in 2019.

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Counselor-In-Training Program This past summer we served a record 60 CIT’s during four sessions. Last year was the first year we implement-ed a lottery for the CIT programs and with enrollment in high demand the same is true this year. We currently have 53 CIT’s enrolled for the summer of 2019 and we are limiting the program to 56 total this summer. There are a few openings, check our website for availability. If a ses-sion is full be sure to register this is the only way to have your name added the waiting list. There is no financial obligation to be on the waiting list. The Camp Olson Counselor in Training program is the transitioning step for those who aspire to work at camp in the future and for those who are looking for a chal-lenging and life-changing opportunity. Camp Olson CIT’s undergo an experience like no other. Over the course of four weeks, they will gain leadership skills, trek for a week along the Superior Hiking Trail, and forge lifelong bonds with their fellow participants. The CIT program provides great life experiences and is a great primer to future employment at Camp Olson and life after high school. Through hands-on experience and thoughtful discussion and feedback from their leaders, all participants are able to turn inward and discover the great power they hold within themselves. It is a life-changing journey!

Class of 2019Counselors-in Training

Alden Pennington Edwards, COAlvaro Fernandez Madrid, SpainAndrew Baccoli Apple Valley, MNAnnabel Bruton Minneapolis, MNAnnabelle Bond St. Paul, MNAnnika Julsrud Duluth, MNBayleigh Borgen San Jose, CABenjamin Spong Saint Paul, MNBraeden Johnson Austin, MNBrandon Stolz Waconia, MNCatie Sikes St. Cloud, MNCharli Petersen Cedar Falls, IACharlie Nelesen St. Paul, MNDominic Presa Rochester, MNDominic Sinicrope Rochester, MNElise Rice Walker, MNElla Davoudi New Brighton, MNElla Rose Thompson Austin, TXErin Vos Rochester, MNEvan Tessmer-Tuck Edina, MNFiona Smith St. Paul, MNFrancesca Stewart Walker, MNGeorge Weber Saint Paul, MNGwendolyn Williams Minneapolis, MNHazel Lenoir Santa Ana, CAHelen Milbrandt Rochester, MNIan Matenaer St. Paul, MNIsaiah Pesch Sauk Rapids, MNJacob Olson Brainerd, MNJulia Staats Chanhassen, MNKathryn Headlee Avon, MNKyle Doppler Rochester, MNLandon Jongeward Minneapolis, MNLilian Bautista Owatonna, MNLily Carr Minneapolis, MNLucida Oveido Marti Madrid, SpainLydia White Minneapolis, MNMaari Rohrbaugh Duluth, MNMaddie Eliason Rochester, MNMaiya Furlong Brooklyn Park, MNMargaret Kelley Rochester, MNMargaret Randall Edina, MNMartha Dougherty Rochester, MNMaryellen Mastin Milaca, MNMatthew Smith Allen Park, MIMatthew Todd Rochester, MNNoah Tweed Naperville, ILNorah Furlong Brooklyn Park, MNRose-Charlotte Bracke Brussels, Belgium Siri Johnson American Embassy, JordanSophie Bercaw Minneapolis, MNSophie Boes Rochester, MNTenley Simmons Brooklyn Park, MN

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The beach and waterfront area of camp received a total make over for the 2018 summer. A matching $20,000 grant was received from the YMCA Strategic Initia-tive Fund which assisted in securing the funds for the $47,000 of improvements. The project included all new roll-in docks, new raft, buoys, lifeguard stations, buddy board and yes even a brand new environ-mental friendly outhouse.

Property PerspectiveAidan Windebank – Property Manager

My first year at Camp as the Facilities Director has come and gone, and I am amazed by all we accomplished and how fast the time passed. I was lucky enough to spend my first month at camp with my predecessor Jake Woodworth, to try soak up as much of his long time Camp knowledge as I could. Over the winter I further familiarized myself with Camp’s facilities, and began preparing for my first summer season. I let my ‘tidy nature’ go to work around camp, and lots of the treasures of days’ past were sold to new homes or returned to the earth at the local transfer station or landfill. With spring fast approaching we began plan-ning some upgrades for Camp. We designed a huge upgrade to the waterfront,

added a new full sized riding ring to the corral, and finished up some ongoing Camp projects like the turn-around outside the dining hall and some tree transplanting around camp. Summer was in full swing before I knew it, and camp had transformed from the quiet retreat of the off-season to the energy filled summer season. With the arrival of the campers I was able to see my spring work pay off with screaming kids jumping off the new beach dock, and first time riders on a horse in the new ring. The summer season was great and with the help of many LIT’s and CIT’s we were able to im-prove many campsites in the Shurds with new tent pads, fire rings, and even the creation of a forestry plantation to be planted next spring. We were very lucky with the weather this summer and the grounds had only normal maintenance needs. My summer maintenance crew was always a huge help, and the fa-cilities and equipment at camp continue to become newer, better, and safer. Almost as quickly as it started however, the summer season was over and the campers and staff slowly started leaving the property to head back home. The great summer help continued into the fall and we had camp almost completely put away and ready for winter by Labor Day. This off season I’m looking forward to some new building projects around camp that will be used next summer, and long into the future. The construction of the new staff lounge has just begun, and soon I will have a fun project to work on over the winter. The Spirit of the Northwoods does not leave camp with the campers and summer staff, but much like the seasons it changes and adapts with the passage of time.

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A Continuing Journey...Luke Plunkett What joy it is to be back at Camp! Leading LITs on Isle Royale this summer was one of the most joyous, suc-cessful trips I’ve had at Camp. I remember going on the same trip when I was 14 years old with Jake Wood-worth and Chris Rogers leading the way, and it was even better than I had remembered. The most wild of all national parks, it was easy to lose yourself hiking the length of the island. With more than 10 moose sightings in 9 days on the island, we knew we were in the company of Mother Earth. Isle Royale has the fewest annual visitors of any national park. Conversely, it has the most returning visitors of any national park, and I am glad to be one of them, thanks to Camp. After a two-year hiatus, Camp doesn’t feel like a different place from when I left. Surely, the faces on the counselors have changed, there’s a new dining hall, and palace, and of course a new Camp director and facili-ties manager, but it’s all just the same. Camp has remained the heartwarming place of home it’s always been. I left Camp in 2015, thinking I would return the next summer, but with my dad in ever concerning condition, I had to stay home and care for him, and myself. After interviewing with Lindsey and getting excited to start a new chapter at Camp, I felt completely torn between my two homes. Both my childhood home and my “home away from home” gave me solace as I came to grips with my father’s death, but It was paramount that I spend the time caring for him and the rest of my family in Rochester, leaving Camp for another time. After he died, I felt without purpose, and gravitated further into my family home, concerning myself with anything to do with my family and not thinking twice of leaving. In the summer of 2017, however, I did leave. I left for Europe and traveled for three months throughout western Europe, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean. After my return, I re-enrolled at the University of Minne-sota and started to focus on rekindling relationships within the forestry department there, and start moving on my path to become something akin to Les Blacklock. It was in the fall that Lindsey called and asked if I wanted my job back. I hadn’t given a single thought to working at Camp again, and didn’t know if I would return for even a week in the summer. But after a couple weekends of volunteering in the cold Northwoods of Camp Ol-son, I knew that I wanted to come back; I knew that I needed to spend time with my home away from home, and give, once again, to the community that helped to shape me. After the loss of my father, it was easier to see the generosity of people, to feel gratitude for what people have given me, and I felt an immense gratitude for what Camp gave to me as a camper. Camp gave me com-passion for the woods, for the water, for the people that use it and need it. Camp gave me the courage to share my problems, to let people in to help me heal. Camp taught me to be afraid of sailing (rightfully so it’s super scary) and the joy of horseback riding. Camp also taught me to confront my fears, and to sail anyways, to paddle head on into 20mph gusts on crane lake, and to get back on Rhonda, even after she throws you. So I made time for Camp, I left my internship two weeks early and headed straight for Little Boy Lake, arriving just in time to lead a goofy group of teenagers through the most wild park the US has to offer. I had hoped to im-part on these kids the patience that our Mother Earth has. The patience to put up with us humans, even though we abuse her, the patience to support copious forms of life across the planet. To create majesty, takes patience, and on our walk through the woods I hoped that they would take the time to see Mother Earth’s beauty, borne of patience. I returned in 2018 to the same place that I left in 2015. Although Camp has grown in some ways, it’s grown from a place of familiarity. Camp for me, is founded on respect for the world around us, generosity and compassion for people struggling near us, and learning how to be with ourselves. Without a doubt Camp is still providing that, and without a doubt, Camp is still my home away from home. Luke was a camper from 2006 to 2010, a CIT in 2011 and a staff member from 2012-2015. Luke has always retuned to camp to share a campfire or volunteer for a wood cutting weekend, Hallow-een or just to lend a hand. He returned as a staff member for two weeks this past summer and co-lead a 9-day trip to Isle Royale. We are grateful for our alumni who return and share their gifts with our current campers.

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Camp Olson YMCA Alum Backpacking Appalachian Trail

On June 15, 2018 alum Evan Hansen (camper 06-11, staff 12-17) set forth on a journey… to hike the entire Appa-lachian Trail. Evan reached the half-way point 1,100 miles of backpacking on September 30. On July 20th he sent camp this message. Hey Everyone! Greeting from the Appalachian Trail! I hope this finds you all well (and hopefully not too exhaust-ed). I’ll be honest, there have been countless times I’ve thought about quitting, especially whenever I come across a lake that reminds me of camp. And trust me, I saw a LOT of lakes in Maine. But despite all the gorgeous views, my heart aches to be with you all at camp. I can deal with the physical pain and mental toil, but it’s extremely hard not to be with my camp family. I know you are all changing lives and killing it this summer and I just want you to know how proud I am of all of you! Happy Trails, A follow up article on Evan’s journey will appear in the Spring 2019 Birch Log.

New China Immersion Program Added for 2018 Summer

38 campers from 8 foreign countries were able to enjoy the Spirit of the Northwoods with us this summer. We began a new relationship with a group serving youth from Bei-jing China. Seven boys age 10-12 spent the last week of the summer with us. The experience was awesome for the boys and equally awesome for camp. This relationship will continue on for the 2019 summer. Please contact us If you would like more information about our international immer-sion program or have camper leads for us from other coun-tries. All are welcome at Camp Olson!

Family Camp 2018 – A large group of alumni from the 80’s and 90’s joined us for family camp this past year. Come join in on the family fun in 2019! Registration Forms are on the website.Family Camp A – August 4-10Family Camp B – August 11-17

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