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Some Past Events:
March Program: MTD Products Inc Tour
For more than 40 years, MTD has been a leader in the designing and building durable,
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Attendees will meet their fellow ASME members and MTD associates in the visitor lobby at the West entrance to the building. Attendees will then be escorted to a conference room for the presentation. The tour will begin immediately following the presentation.
Attendees will tour the prototype shop and test building.
February Program: The Space Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation
Matt Melis, an aerospace engineer in the Ballistic Impact Laboratory at NASA Glenn Research Center, will give a presentation that provides an overview of the accident of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its investigation. In addition, Matt will highlight the work performed by the Ballistic Impact Lab an the accident investigation and the ongoing return to flight efforts.
January Program: Ben Venue Laboratories Tour
Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures liquid and lyophilized sterile products under contract to its customers. It is the oldest, largest and most experienced contract manufacturer of lyophilized products in the United States. Through its Bedford laboratories division, the company is a leading producer of generic injectable pharmaceuticals. See the Ben Venue Website, for directions to Ben Venue Laboratories in Bedford, OH.
December Program: "Pig Skin On The Pond" Cleveland Barons Engineers Night
The December program will be a joint program with the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Stop by Gordon's Restaurant in Gund Arena before the game starting at 6:00 for an opportunity to network with local engineers from other sections. The Cleveland Barons will play St. Johns starting at 7:00. There will also be current and past Cleveland Browns players present that evening to sign autographs.
November Program: CWRU Engineering Labs Tours & Senior Project Presentations
Attendees will have an opportunity to network with ASME CWRU Student and Cleveland
Section members, listen to mechanical engineering student senior project presentations,
and tour CWRU engineering laboratories. In addition, ASME Cleveland Section Chair,
Matt Wolf, will give a presentation entitled, "Engineering -
October Program: Moen Tour
The October program will be a tour of Moen Incorporated in North Olmsted. Moen is
the #1 brand of faucets in North America. Moen is also a leading supplier of residential
and commercial sinks, as well as shower and bath accessories. The program will be
held on Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5:30 pm. The program is FREE, however,
attendance is limited to 30 people. So RSVP to Lisa Keil (lkeil@cesnet.org) or (216)
361-
September Program: ABB Automation Tour
The September program will be a Research and Development Tour and Demonstration at
the ABB Automation Division in Wickliffe. The program will be held on Wednesday,
September 17th starting at 6:00 pm. The program is FREE and includes snacks and drinks!
However, the program is limited to 30 people, so RSVP to Lisa Keil (lkeil@cesnet.org)
or (216) 361-
7th Annual History and Heritage Meeting: A Culture of Innovation: Cleveland's Flowering between 1880 and 1930
The April program will be our annual History and Heritage Meeting and will be a presentation
of "A Culture of Innovation: Cleveland's Flowering between 1880 and 1930" by Dr.
Virginia P. Dawson. The program will be on April 24, 2003 from 6:00 -
March Program: Cleveland Auto Show and "Landspeed" Presentation
The March program will be our annual trip to the Cleveland Auto Show in conjuction
with SAE. The program will be on Thursday, March 6 at the I-
January Program: Orthoepedic Engineering
The January program will be a lecture on "Orthoepedic Engineering" presented by Ms.
Karen Warden, ASME Distinguished Lecturer, of the Case Western Reserve University.
The program will be held on Wednesday, January 15th starting at 5:30pm at Dino's
Banquet Center at I-
December Program: Member's Night Out: Hoggy's
The December program will be an informal Member's Night Out and will be held on Tuesday, December 10th starting at 5:45pm at Hoggy's restaurant 5975 Canal Road (Next to the Cinemark theater), Valley View. Please RSVP to Matt Wolf (matt.wolf@mtdproducts.com) by Monday, December 9th. More information can be found in the December Newsletter.
November Program: The Entrepreneurial Perspective
The November program will be a professional development seminar hosted by ASME and
the Baldwin-
October Program: ASME Day at Fabtech International Show / Lincoln Electric
The October program will be a day at the Fabtech International Show and a tour of
Lincoln Electric and Welding with demonstrations at 1:00 pm. The program is free.
Please RSVP by email or telephone by October 25 to Kathy Brenenstuhl at the Cleveland
Engineering Society (CES) at (216) 361-
2002 Region V Management Training Seminar (MTS)
"Building Your Winning ASME Team"
Saturday, September 28, 2002
Hosted by: ASME Cleveland Section, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) ASME Student Section, and Cleveland State University (CSU) ASME Student Section.
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September Program: Tom Murray on Design Tools, Methods, and Products for the Motorsport Industry
The Akron Section of ASME has graciously invited members of the Cleveland Section of ASME to attend their September program on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at Goodyear's Wingfoot Lake Park.
Tom Murray of Engineering Resources Group will discuss design tools; development tools and methods, and current products and techniques being marketed throughout the motorsport industry. His presentation will include the rise and fall of motorsport companies throughout the past several years.
Further information is provided in the September Newsletter (PDF file).
If you would like to attend this event, please send a check in the amount of your program admission fee to Kathy Brenenstuhl at CES, Cleveland Engineering Society, by Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Include your name and home phone number or email address with your payment. Make checks payable to ASME Cleveland Section.
Cleveland Engineering Society
3100 Chester Ave. #216
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
If you have any further questions about this event, please feel free to contact Steve
Weiler, ASME Cleveland Section Programs Chairman, at (330) 558-
2002 History and Heritage Program: A Tribute to Garrett A. Morgan
The 6th Annual History and Heritage Meeting will be held at the Great Lakes Science
Center on Thursday, April 25th and honor Cleveland inventor Garrett A. Morgan. This
meeting will also mark the inaugural presentation of the Garrett Morgan scholarship,
awarded to a deserving student, oriented toward a career in the sciences, in the
Cleveland Public School District. The evening will conclude with a presentation by
Dr. Ed Pershey, Director of the History Museum of the Western Reserve Historical
Society, on the life and accomplishments of Garrett Morgan. The meeting starts at
6 p.m. and includes a buffet dinner.
Schedule of Events:
6:00 p.m. Private viewing of the exhibit Titanic / Social Mixer & Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner
7:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
8:00 p.m. Presentation on Garrett Morgan
9:00 p.m. End of program (Attendees will be able to view the Titanic exhibit until 10:00 p.m.)
Cost: Members $25, Guests $30.
RSVP: By April 17, 2002 Please note: attendance is limited to 90 people and reservations
will be accepted on a first come -
Annual History & Heritage Meeting
11351 Prouty Rd
Concord Township, Ohio 44077-
Please include your telephone number and/or email.
Details can be also be found in the April Newsletter.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
As part of National Engineer's Week 2002, Thursday, February 21st has been designated "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day". Further information can be found HERE.
An Industry Relations "Power Breakfast" on the Benefits of ASME Participation
On Friday, March 1st a "Power Breakfast" is offered free-
March 2002 Program: 2002 Cleveland Auto Show Program
The 2002 Cleveland Auto Show is coming to town. The Cleveland Section of ASME along
with SAE will offer a program in the evening of Wednesday, March 6 on Ford's COMBATT
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February 2002 Program: Career Reality Check
The February 2002 Program is entitled "Career Reality Check: A Panel Discussion with
ASME Members". It is a joint program with the CSU and CWRU student sections of ASME
and will be held on Tuesday, February 19th from 6:00-
January 2002 Program: Ford Aluminum Casting Plant
The January 2002 Program will be a tour of the Ford Aluminum Casting Plant on Thursday,
January 24th at 6 p.m. The tour will be through the sand core making facility and
the aluminum casting facility. The plant will be shut down during the tour. The tour
will last one to one and one-
November Program: Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques
The November program will be held on Wednesday, November 14th and will be panel discussion on resume writing and interviewing techniques. It will be held at the Case Western Reserve University as a joint program with the CWRU ASME Student Section. Further details on the event and directions can be found HERE.
October Program: Behind-
The October program will be held on Saturday, October 20th and will be a "Behind-
September Program: HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE
The September program will be held on Thursday, September 20th at the Silver Lake Country Club in Stow, Ohio. This a joint program with the Akron Section of ASME and will include a presentation and display by Hotchkis Performance. Further details can be found HERE.
If you are planning to attend this event, please contact Kathy Brenenstuhl at CES,
Cleveland Engineering Society, by Friday, September 14, 2001, to reserve a seat.
She can be reached by phone at (216) 361-
Informal ASME Program For September: "Breaking Through" at Great Lakes Science Center
An informal program for ASME members and their families has been arranged for Saturday, September 8th at the Great Lakes Science Center. More information can be found HERE.
April Program: Fifth Annual History and Heritage and Awards Banquet: Rocket Propulsion at NASA Glenn Research Center: An Odyssey from the Past to the Future
Thursday, April 19th is the Fifth Annual History and Heritage and Awards Banquet of the Cleveland Section of the ASME. There will be a presentation on Rocket Propulsion at NASA Glenn Research Center: An Odyssey from the Past to the Future. It will be held at the Ohio Aerospace Institute. Details on the Banquet can be found HERE.
March Program: Honda Insight Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Cleveland Auto Show
The March program will be a joint program with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) at the Annual Cleveland Auto Show with a presentation on the Honda Insight Hybrid Electric Vehicle. A FREE ticket to the Auto Show Exposition is included with dinner.
"It's Show Time!" Mark your calendars for the IX Center March 5th SAE dinner meeting.
We even throw in free tickets to the Cleveland Auto Show. As gas prices go up, it
is becoming more important to find ways to improve gas mileage and reduce the cost
of driving. How would you like to get mileage three or four times what you now get?!!
It isn't a dream -
WHEN: Monday, March 5, 2001.
5:30 -
6:00 -
7:00 -
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WHERE: IX Center (near Cleveland Hopkins Airport). Entrance to the IX Center is from Route 237 (Berea Freeway). IX Center Parking is the first parking area when entering the IX Center from Route 237 near Hopkins Airport. Indicate to the guard that you are with the SAE; parking is free. Use the entrance marked "2E SEMINAR" on the east side of the building. There is an outside stairwell leading down to the lower conference area. We will be in Room 7.
COST: $22.00 ASME members and guests; $11 Students. Make checks payable to "ASME Cleveland Section".
RESERVATIONS: Make reservations through Kathy at CES by February 28th. Call 216-
ABOUT THE MEETING ORGANIZER: Robert C. Ramer is Vice President of the Automotive
and General Manufacturing Division of R. E. Warner & Associates, Inc., a Westlake-
February Program: Distinguished Lecturer Daniel J. Inman, Ph.D. on Mechanics Reform
WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2001. Buffet Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lecture at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Cleveland State University, Stillwell Hall Student Lounge, between Euclid and Chester, across from Natatorium.
Celebrate National Engineer's Week by attending this co-
COST: $16.00 ASME members and guests; Students are FREE.
RESERVATIONS: Make reservations through Kathy at CES by February 15th. Call 216-
January Program: The Industrial Design Work of Viktor Schreckengost: A Slide Presentation and Access to the Museum Exhibit
WHEN: Friday, January 12, 2001, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Cleveland Museum of Art, University Circle, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland,
Ohio, 44106-
The Cleveland Museum of Art presents its first full-
COST: $5.00 per person (Member or Guest). Please make checks payable to "ASME Cleveland Section".
RESERVATIONS: Make reservations through Kathy at CES by January 10th. Call 216-
April Program: History and Heritage Program: History of Railroads in Northeast Ohio
Mark your calendars for the annual History and Heritage Program to be held Thursday, April 27, 2000 at the Pufferbelly Restaurant in Berea. Chris Dawson of the Western Reserve Historical Society will discuss the importance of railroads to the development of Northeast Ohio. Combined with Cleveland's position on Lake Erie, the railroads have literally connected Cleveland with the rest of the country and world, allowing Cleveland industries to purchase raw materials cheaply from anywhere on the globe, and send their products out to anywhere, while also attracting workers from all over the world. While Lake Erie, and later, the Erie and Ohio Canal were major contributers to Cleveland's early growth, it was the railroads intertwined with major industries that turned Cleveland into a metropolis.
Where: The Pufferbelly, 30 Depot Street, Berea. From I-
Agenda:
5:30pm Social
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Awards
7:15pm Presentation
Dinner selection will be made at the restaurant. Options include: Chicken Pufferbelly, Atlantic Salmon, Filet Mignonette, Homemade Lasagna, or vegetarian (at full program price).
Call Kathy at (216) 361-

March Program: The Struggle to Save the Hulett Ore Unloaders
The March program will be on Wednesday, March 29 and will include a presentation by Tim Donovan, Director of the Ohio Canal Corridor, who will discuss the efforts of his organization to save the Hulett Ore Unloaders, which have been designated as an ASME Historic Landmark.
Where: Leonard Krieger Canal Way Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, 4524 East 49th Street, Cuyahoga Heights.
Agenda:
5:45pm Registration
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Presentation
Directions: Take I-
Cost: $15. Dinner will be a light fare with coffee, soda, and dessert.
RSVP: Call Kathy at CES (216) 361-
Mr. Donovan joined the Ohio Canal Corridor as a volunteer in 1986, and was appointed
its director in 1992. Mr. Donovan has been instrumental in bringing federal designation
to the 87-
Under his direction, the Ohio Canal Corridor has grown from a three member Board
to twenty-
February Program: Annual Cleveland Auto Show
The February program is a joint session with the SAE and will be held on Monday,
February 28, 2000 at Annual Cleveland Auto Show held at the IX Center. Timothy C.
Carleton, Assistant Vehicle Line Executive, will be the guest speaker and give a
presentation on the Saturn L-
The agenda for the evening is:
5:30 Social and Vehicle Display
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Presentation
8:00-
Cost is $20 each for members of sponsoring technical societies (SAE, ASME) and their guests. Cost is $10 for students.
To reserve your spot, please contact Contact Kathy Brenenstuhl at the Cleveland Engineering
Society, 216-
The IX Center is located adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. IX Center Parking is the first parking area when entering the IX Center from Route 237 near Hopkins Airport. Parking is free. Use the entrance marked "2E SEMINAR" on the east side of the building. There is an outside stairwell leading down to the lower conference area. We will be in Room 7.
The L-
The quest to incorporate systems that are best in class allowed Saturn to take advantage
of the experience of a global community. Technology used in the brakes is from General
Motors of Europe. The smooth-
Timothy C. Carleton joined Saturn Corporation in 1995 as Assistant Vehicle Line Executive.
He is responsible for the development of the Saturn L-
January Program: Rapid Product Development: Astro Model Development
The January program is a joint session between the SME, SAE, ASME, and AIAA and will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2000 at Astro Model Development. The discussions will be on Rapid Product Development. This tour was a big hit last year. Things new this year include: expanded rapid manufacturing techniques, mold development, and short run production of molded products.
The agenda for the evening is:
6:00 Registration & dinner (deli tray cold foods, coffee and soft drinks)
7:00 Introduction and case study
7:45 Tour of Astro
8:30 Expected completion
To reserve your spot, please contact Mike Beharry at 440-
Cost is $10 for members of sponsoring technical societies (SME, SAE, ASME, AIAA)
and $15 for non-
Directions to Astro: Astro is at 34459 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, just west of Rt. 91.
Curtis Blvd. is the North Marginal Road along Rt. 2. From Rt. 2, take the Rt. 91
exit and go North. Take a left onto Curtis just pass the overpass -
December Program: "Beam me up Scotty" The Physics of Star Trek: Mobility in the Next Millennium
The December program is co-
October Program: Enterprise Development, Inc. and BF Goodrich Open House, October 20th, 5:30 pm.
Join the ASME Cleveland Section for a visit to the Open House of Enterprise Development, Inc. and BF Goodrich Advanced MicroMachines for Industry on Wednesday, October 20th. Cost is $8 and an RSVP is required. More information can be found here.
September Program: Bugatti Exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art, September 17th, 7:00 pm.

Join the ASME Cleveland Section for a lecture and tour of the Bugatti Exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Friday, September 17th at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 and an RSVP is required. More information can be found here.
May 1999 Program: Member's Night Out

Members Night Out!
ASME Cleveland Section May Program
Wednesday, May 19, 1999
Starting at 5:30 pm
It's that time again! Come join us at the Great Lakes Brewing Company and enjoy a tasty cold one with your fellow ASME members! Take advantage of this year's final program to meet other members or hang with ones you already know!
HALF PRICE FOR STUDENTS!
Student members are encouraged to attend -
We'll gather for our final board meeting at 5:30 pm (all are welcome). We've scheduled a tour of the brewery starting at 6:00 pm and dinner to start at 7:00 pm. Choose from one of three dinner selections:
There will be a CASH BAR, with a server who is knowledgeable about all the beers and available to answer any questions.
RSVP to Kathy B. at the Cleveland Engineering Society (216-
Great Lakes Brewing Company
2516 Market Street, 216-
(Market Street is a brick road off of W. 25th Street, very close to the West Side Market.)
Executive Board Nominations for 1999/2000
The time has come to nominate the officers of the Cleveland Section for the 1999/2000 program year. Election of officers will be held at the March 8th Executive Board Meeting. Nominations can be submitted using the Online Nomination Form.
Cleveland Section Student Paper Competition
The Cleveland Section Student Paper Competition will be held on April 21, 1999 at Viking Hall on the campus of Cleveland State. A cafeteria style meal will start at 5:45 (cost is $5.60) and the paper presentations will start at 6:45 PM. Six papers will be presented and judged. For more information, Please call Larry Gradwell at 440 951 5533. For reservations please call Larry Gradwell at 440 951 5533.
Ohio Engineers & Scientists Public Policy Leadership Forum
The Ohio Engineers & Scientists Public Policy Leadership Forum is being held on April
28, 1999 in Columbus. ASME is a co-
April 1999 Program:
Annual History & Heritage and Awards Banquet
The 3rd annual History & Heritage and Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 13th at the Western Reserve Historical Society and will include a program entitled "Cleveland: The Making of a Medical Center". Further information can be found HERE.
March 1999 Program:
Vulcan's Forge: The Culture of Arms in Medieval and Renaissance Europe
Special lecture provided for ASME by the Cleveland Museum of Art's curator responsible for the Armor Court Exhibit restoration, Stephen Fliegel. The lecture will be followed by free access to the Armor Court Exhibit and the remainder of the museum's collections.
Vulcan's Forge: The Culture of Arms in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. The pervasive
image of Europe's "Knight in Shining Armor" remains a potent one to this very day.
At its greatest, armor was "moving sculpture" and a profound symbol of its owner's
power and prestige. The embellishment of armor accorded it status as "male body jewelry".
This lecture examines the multiple roles of arms and armor in our western culture
from warfare and tournament to its function as an extension of the male attire. Over
$1 million was spent restoring the Armor Court and this past October the fruits of
this labor of love were unveiled as this exhibit was reopened to the public. Please
join us to hear what curator, Stephen Fliegel, has to say about this remarkable time
in our millenium's not so distant past. The fusion of art and mechanical engineering
doesn't get much closer than this subject!
Date: Wednesday, March 24th.
When: 6:30 P.M. Lecture (Basement Level)
7:30 P.M. -
Where: The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd. (in University Circle), Cleveland
Parking: Available at $0.90 per half-
Cost: $3 -
Dinner: No formal arrangements have been made. However, dinner is available in the Museum Café prior to the program.
RSVP: Due to the anticipated large turnout for this event, reservations and payment
must be received one week prior to the program, i.e., Wednesday, March 17th. No payments
accepted at the door! Inquiries should be directed to Steven Lewkowicz at 330/796-
Make checks payable to "ASME -
ASME c/o Steven Lewkowicz 1136 Dorsh Road South Euclid, OH 44121
February 1999 Program:
Business Financial Fundamentals for Engineers
The February program will be a fun, game-
Date: Thursday, February 25th.
When: 5:45 -
Where: Harry's Steakhouse
Cost: $20 for person, payable at the door.
RSVP: Please call Kathy at CES (216) 361-
January 1999 Program:
Rapid Prototyping Program & Tour
The January program will be a program on everything you wanted to know about Rapid Prototyping (RP). It will be presented by Astro Model Development, Inc. at their facilities. Futher information and directions can be found HERE.
Date: Thursday, January 28th.
When: 6:00 -
Where: Astro Model Development, Inc.
Cost: $10 for ASME members, $15 for non-
November Program: The Advanced X-
Jon M. Kriegel, Senior Development Engineer, Commercial and Government Systems, Eastman
Kodak Company, in Rochester, New York, will speak to the Cleveland Section of ASME
as part of ASME's Distinguished Lecturer Program. This program is co-
Date: Thursday, November 19th.
When: Starting at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Ohio Aerospace Institue -
Cost: $7.50 at the door
RSVP: Please call Kathy at CES (216)361-
Mr. Kriegel will discuss "The AXAF Telescope". Eastman Kodak is under contract to
design, assemble, and test the optics for this orbiting satellite telescope, which
will follow the Hubble Space Telescope in the NASA Series called "The Great Observatories".
This X-
Instead of reflecting, X-
Due to Mr. Kriegel's very tight schedule, this will not be a dinner meeting. Snacks (sandwich and vegetable trays) and soft drinks will be served at 6:00 P.M. with Mr. Kriegel's talk at 6:30. Please come early and meet your fellow ASME and AIAA members.
October Program: Tour of Little Tikes Company -
The October 1998 program will be on Thursday, October 15th at the Little Tikes Company
in Hudson, Ohio. The program will be A Tour of Little Tikes Company -
Dinner will be at The Cafe in Stow. Address is 4591 Darrow Road, Stow Ohio. It's
across from the Mac-
Cleveland Section to Host Annual Regional ASME Management Training Seminar (MTS) in September
The Annual Regional ASME Management Training Seminar (MTS) will be hosted by the Cleveland Section with a welcoming reception the evening of September 25th at the Willoughby Travelodge and the seminar will be on the 26th at the Willoughby Hills City Hall. The MTS is a training session for local section Officers and Executive Board members.
Sessions are held in topics such as Programs and Planning, Administration and Section Operations, Leadership and Team Building, Meeting Management, Finance, and Section Communications. In addition, the Seminar offers the opportunity to make contact with Regional ASME officers and make contact with other Section Officers to work on cooperative opportunities and meetings.
This years Seminar has been organized by Bill Weber, who has been active in local
and Regional ASME activities for many years. The cost of the program is $18 and will
be attended by many of our Sections Operating Board. Any members-
A map to the Willoughby Hill City Hall and the Travelodge can be found HERE.
The September 1998 program will be on Thursday, September 24th at Stan Hywet Hall. The program will be An Evening with Rob Edwards of Walker Racing. This is a joint program with the Akron ASME section. Please click here for more information.
The next Section event will be a tour of the Advanced Manufacturing Center at the
Cleveland State University on October 23, 1997. The Advanced Manufacturing Center
is located at 1751 East 23rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The tour will start at 6:30
p.m. and there is no cost. Note there is not a dinner in conjunction with this Section
event. Please call Kathy at the Cleveland Engineering Society, (216) 361-

On Thursday, September 25th, the Cleveland Section of the ASME will have a program featuring tours of the NASA Icing Research Tunnel (an ASME National Historic Landmark) and the Abe Silverstein 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the NASA Lewis Research Center . Further details will be posted here soon and will be included in the next Newsletter to be sent out shortly.
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