fraternity reruitment guide 2018 2019

FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT GUIDE

2018-2019

Hello and Welcome to Texas State University!

We are excited for you to join our fraternity and sorority community! Greek Life is a

vibrant and important part of our campus. The administrators, faculty and staff members of Texas State University look to the members of our fraternity and sorority community as

leaders among leaders. This distinction as leaders also comes with responsibility and

accountability in all that we do. I challenge you to seek out leadership positions across our campus. In particular, I encourage you to consider membership in one of our 11 outstand-

ing fraternities and then pursue one of the hundreds of leadership positions offered within

our own Greek community.

This is a great time to become a member of the fraternity and sorority community here at Texas State University! We are in the midst of many positive changes to our

community including new resources and staffing to support our fraternities and sororities

as well as providing new opportunities for our student leaders to excel both within and outside of the classroom. As fraternity and sorority members we are charged with the

responsibility of adapting to an ever-changing environment. We are challenged to design

and redesign programs to meet the needs of the changing face of our local and global communities. We hope you will consider becoming a part of our outstanding fraternity

and sorority community to be a part of the new leadership opportunities we are able to

provide. We are seeking bright leaders to help develop and implement change and all that it entails for our community, because at one time “tradition” was a new idea. To quote

former Senator Bob Dole: “The best way to cope with change is to help create it.”

We hope you will join us!

Bob Dudolski

Assistant Dean of Students

Welcome from the Interfraternity Council President

Jake Negvesky

On behalf of the Interfraternity Council, I would like to congratulate you on your de-cision to attend Texas State University and welcome you to the Bobcat family! There is no better place to spend your collegiate career than right here in the heart of Tex-

as Hill Country. There is also no better time than now for you to become a part of the Greek family here at Texas State. We are at a pivotal point in our community and we need new leaders, new ideas, and new perspectives to continue advancing us to

the best version of ourselves. In other words, we need people just like you.

Joining one of our 11 fraternity chapters will be one of the most fulfilling aspects of your college career. Membership opens the door to countless opportunities in lead-ership, personal development, and social connection. And not only are you joining

the brotherhood of your local chapter, you are also joining an organization that spans throughout the nation and unites its members in a common bond. Fraternity allows you to become a part of something much bigger than yourself for life, long

after you graduate.

I’d like to personally thank you for showing interest in Greek life here and hope you make the leap to join us! If you have any questions about the community or simply adjusting to college life in general, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! I can

be found in the IFC office on the 4th floor of LBJ or you contact me via email at [email protected]. I hope to see you at the IFC recruitment events as you discover

which chapter best fits you!

Eat ‘em up!

Welcome from IFC Vice-President of Recruitment—

Seth McNeill

Congratulations on your acceptance to Texas State University! We hope you are as excited as we are about the upcoming Fall 2018 semester. Fraternity life at Texas State is stronger than ever and we are encouraging you to be a part of it. Members of fraternal organizations are woven into almost every aspect of college life here at Texas State, including Student Government, Athletics, and Academic Honorary Organizations. Fraternity leaders strive

to be the best in every field of study and activity.

Academics are the most important aspect of each fraternity on campus. After all, the primary purpose for attend-ing a university is to further one’s education. That is why the minimum grade point average set by Interfraternity

Council (IFC) to join a fraternity is a 2.7 GPA and our member fraternity chapters must maintain a minimum of 2.7 GPA to stay in good standing with the IFC. This requirement is an effort to reinforce the importance of academics in the fraternity community. Community service and philanthropy are also major components of fraternity life on campus and in the San Marcos community. Every Greek organization has at least one, and in most cases many, philanthropic organizations they have committed to working with, assisting in creating better communities both

locally and nationally.

By joining a fraternity, you have opportunities to be involved in life changing events, as well as making lifelong friendships. Personally, joining a fraternity was the best nonacademic decisions I have made since coming to Texas

State. Membership has given me a better understanding of responsibility, an improved grasp of time manage-ment and I have learned how to respect and work well with others. Finally, I feel I have grown more in my first

semester as a member of a fraternity than I did throughout omy four years of high school.

If you are looking for a great college experience, as well as a way to improve your grades, and make lifelong friend-ships, I encourage you to check out each of our fraternities here at Texas State. If you have any questions

please feel free to seek any of IFC’s officers out in the IFC Office, 4th Floor, LBJ Student Center or contact me via email at:

[email protected]

Dean of Students Office– Fraternity & Sorority Life

Adam Joiner

FSL Coordinator

IFC & NPHC

Email:

[email protected]

Greer Vinall

FSL Coordinator

Panhellenic & MGC

Email:

[email protected]

Adam Mitchell

Graduate Assistant

IFC & MGC

Email:

[email protected]

Zachary Webb

FSL Administrative

Assistant

Email:

[email protected]

Carlie Pierre

Graduate Assistant

Panhellenic & NPHC

Email:

[email protected]

IFC Recruitment Information How do I join?

Texas State’s IFC fraternities use a 365 recruitment model, allowing our fraternity chapters to recruit men all year

long. The main focus is based on building strong relationships before an invitation to join is extended to a poten-

tial member. The theory behind this is we believe making a decision to join a fraternity is a Life-Long commit-

ment and you should not make this important decision through high pressure situations. The more people you

get to know through interaction on campus the better the chance you have of finding the fraternity with the best

fit that you are looking for before making this lifetime commitment. All students must attend an orientation ses-

sion to be eligible for a bid. Freshmen are encouraged to go through recruitment in the fall, but cannot receive a

bid until they have achieved 12 credit hours on a college campus (AP and Dual Credit do not count).

You may receive invitations to join several fraternities, but only you can make the decision on the one that is best

for you. Once you have the invitation or “bid”, you have up to a year to accept that invitation. So, you should

not be pressured into accepting the first “bid” you receive. Make a clear decision on how you feel about being a

Lifetime Member of your chosen fraternity.

Once you have made your decision, you should communicate to the fraternity chapter that you have decided to

accept their “bid” to join the fraternity. Then, ask your new brothers to escort you up to the Greek Affairs Office

located in the LBJ Center, Room 4-14.1 to sign your “New Member Induction Form” that makes your “Bid Ac-

ceptance” official!

Have questions? Call or email the Greek Affairs Office at 512-245-5646 or email [email protected]

IFC Recruitment Events

Join us and meet each of the IFC Fraternities at Texas State!

Wednesday, September 5th—10:30 AM—1:30 PM in the LBJ Ballroom

Meet members of our 11 fraternities and learn more information on their recruitment processes.

Friday, September 7th—5-7 PM Driving Range Event at Bobcat Golf Range (1301 TX-80, San Marcos, TX 78666 )

Hit the ranges, meet fellow PNMs and members, and learn how to join a Greek organization at Texas State!

Saturday, October 13th— PM IFC River Cleanup

Learn about the service aspect of our council by joining us in this river cleanup!

Tuesday, October 16th— Johnny Quinn

Come get inspired with former US Olympian and NFL Player — Johnny Quinn

Tuesday, November 6th—7:00PM “Casino Night” in the LBJ Ballroom

Enjoy an evening of casino games to win great prizes and meet more of the fraternity men from across campus!

Come bowl, meet more members, and finish your semester strong at the bowling lanes!

Register for IFC Fraternity Recruitment at: http://ifc.dos.txstate.edu/ for each of the fraternities to receive

your contact information and interest in joining an IFC Fraternity!

Important Dates Orientation Sessions

All students must attend an orientation session to be eligible for a bid.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Monday, September 10, 2018

Wednesday. September 26, 2018

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Monday, October 15, 2018

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Bid Dates

September 17-21st-

Eligible Potential New Members will be able to accept their bids in the Fraternity &

Sorority Life Office.

January 21-25th-



March 11-15th-



Questions to Consider When Looking to Join a Fraternity:

What are the academic requirements for joining the fraternity, getting initiated and becoming an ac-tive member?

What are the dues for the fraternity my first semester and semesters to follow?

What are the time commitments per week for fraternity activities and when will initiation occur?

What does the chapter do to promote and assist with academic excellence?

What does the chapter do to provide service to the community?

Is it possible to maintain a job while joining a fraternity?

If the chapter has a house, is it mandatory to live-in the house?

Tips for a Successful Recruitment Experience:

Understand that time management is essential to your academic success and must be your first priori-ty.

Register for recruitment to maximize the benefit of contact with all of the fraternities.

Try to meet with every fraternity to determine which is right for you.

Ask questions and gather information so you can make an informed decision.

Be yourself. Fraternities want to find men who will contribute to the mission and purpose of their organization.

Involve your parents or guardians in your recruitment process. Talk about what you are seeing and hearing and allow them to assist you in thinking through the process.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY

One of the great experiences about experiencing brotherhood in a fraternity is the

ability to serve others and your community. Each of the 11 IFC fraternities at Texas

State were founded on the principles of Scholarship, Brotherhood, Leadership, and

Service.

Service is not something to be taken lightly; it is an action. We want you to under-

stand the purpose behind service: to experience helping others and giving back to a

community that loves you and Texas State. Joining a fraternity can mold you into

becoming a leader. Giving back to your community can be one of the most gratifying

experiences in your collegiate life.

Each year all of our Texas State fraternities participate with their national philan-

thropy through events to raise awareness and money for a specific organization.

Each fraternity’s respective website contains information about their national phi-

lanthropy. We encourage you to research each of these. This past year, each of our

fraternities participated in the largest community service project at Texas State;

Bobcat Build. This event is a long standing tradition at Texas State and provides

an avenue for all Texas State students to give back to the local San Marcos commu-

nity.

We also host an annual Canned Food Drive for the Hays County Food Bank.

Along with that, we also host a clothing drive for the Southside Community Center.

The members of the fraternity community would like to congratulate you on your

acceptance to Texas State and hope that you will consider joining a fraternity. To-

gether we can make an impact on campus and our community.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

When looking to join a fraternity we stress that your academics should al-

ways remain your number one priority, and Texas State gives you many re-

sources to make sure you do just that. Our famous alumnus, President

Lyndon B. Johnson, once said, “The noblest search is the search for excel-

lence.” Every day that you are here at Texas State pursue excellence, because

there is no greater reward than that of success.

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Fraternity Academic Performance for 2017—2018

Fall 2017 Semester Spring 2018 Semester

Alpha Sigma Phi 2.56 2.81

Delta Sigma Phi 2.78 3.07

Lambda Chi Alpha 3.03 2.96

Omega Delta Phi 2.35 2.50

Phi Gamma Delta 2.57 2.48

Pi Kappa Phi 2.42 2.69

Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2.76 3.05

Sigma Chi 2.63 2.78

Sigma Nu 2.67 2.87

Sigma Tau Gamma 2.30 2.41

Theta Chi 2.74 2.91

IFC Fraternity Average 2.62 2.82

All Men’s Average 2.73 2.60

All University Average 2.86 2.74

OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED FRATERNITIES AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Texas State requires recognition from the university, a national headquarters, and a

Greek Governing Council in order to be allowed to recruit new members on our cam-

pus. The following fraternities are recognized by the Greek Affairs Office and eligible to

recruit new members for 2018—2019:

Alpha Phi Alpha—NPHC

Alpha Sigma Phi—IFC

Delta Sigma Phi—IFC

Kappa Alpha Psi—NPHC

Lambda Chi Alpha—IFC

Omega Delta Phi—IFC

Phi Beta Sigma—NPHC

Phi Gamma Delta—IFC

Phi Iota Alpha—MGC

Pi Kappa Phi—IFC

Phi Kappa Sigma—IFC*

Sigma Alpha Epsilon—IFC

Sigma Chi—IFC

Sigma Lambda Beta—MGC

Sigma Nu—IFC

Sigma Tau Gamma—IFC

Theta Chi—IFC

*Colonizing Fall 2018

ALPHA SIGMA PHI

Chapter Nickname: Alpha Sig

Colors: Cardinal & Stone

Flower: Cardinal Rose & Yellow Tea Rose

National Founding Date: December 6, 1845

Number of Members: 45

New Member Fees: $700

Initiated Member Semester Dues: $650

Annual Philanthropy: Alpha Sig Lip Sync Battle of the Greeks

Recruitment Chairman:

Asher Rogers- Phone: (325) 812-8057, Email: [email protected]

President Name:

Michael Harmon- Email: [email protected]

Alpha Sigma Phi at Texas State University is dedicated to being the fraternity of choice for men seeking the best of Greek Life, and

the best version of themselves.

With a chapter size of 65 over our first semester we are still trying to grow in order to reach our charter numbers. We plan to

host a few philanthropy events this semes-ter that are new ideas and we hope they

have success with the planning we've done over the summer. We take part in commu-

nity service events like River Clean Ups and Bobcat Build, and plan to do some work

with the humane society this fall.

Our mission is this: To Better the Man, through the creation and perpetuation of brotherhood founded upon the values of character: Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor,

Patriotism.

We strive to excel in the classroom because that's what we're really here for after all. We're a group of guys who like to have a good time while making a difference in

people's lives and in ourselves.

mailto:[email protected]


DELTA SIGMA PHI

Chapter Nickname: Delta Sig

Colors: White, Nile Green and White

Flower: White Carnation



New Member Dues: $650


Annual Philanthropy: The American Red Cross


Braden Speer- Phone: (361) 212-0822, Email: [email protected]

President Name:

Travis Walker- Email: [email protected]

Delta Sigma Phi strives to ever prove to the world the sincerity of our purpose through a mission of building a better man. Our goal is to build better

men by emulating courage, action, and excel-lence. The Theta Eta Chapter at Texas State Uni-

versity thrives upon leadership and service. Through vigorous involvement in Student Gov-ernment, University Ambassadors, Orientation

Leaders etc., we have proven to create involved leaders on campus. Our brotherhood builds a

better connection by serving our university. With service projects such as Bobcat Build we have

reached a sense of fraternity both on campus and in the local community. The brothers of Delta Sigma Phi have shown our dedication to excel-

lence by growing as a brotherhood both socially and academically by attaining the highest GPA

average on campus. We encourage potential members to consider that joining our brother-

hood is a call-to-action, an ancient tradition, and a chance to matter.



Lambda Chi Alpha

Chapter Nickname: Lambda Chi

Colors: Purple, Green & Gold

Flower: White Rose

National Founding Date: November 2, 1909




Annual Philanthropy: Feeding America

Recruitment Vice President:

Leyton Hernandez- Phone: (254) 723-0089, Email: [email protected]

President Name:

Ravi Graham- Email: [email protected]

In 1972, Lambda Chi was the first fraternity in the nation to abolish hazing and the term “pledging.” Almost 50 years later, their as-

sociate membership program has wel-comed hundreds of thousands of brothers to the fraternity making it the second larg-

est social fraternity in the nation.

As a recolonizing fraternity at Texas State, any new member is considered a “founding father” before reaching charter. Lambda Chi prides itself on making good men great, and

great men excellent; here at Texas State these men of Lambda Chi are actively in-

volved across campus and aspire to contin-ue being a strong fraternity with a solid foundation for men who are welcomed

from all different backgrounds to help them grow not only while in college, but in the professional world as an alumnus as well.



OMEGA DELTA PHI

Chapter Nickname: O. D. Phi

Colors: Scarlet, Silver & Black

Flower: Silver Rose

National Founding Date: November 25, 1987




Annual Philanthropy: Easter Eggstravaganza & Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)


Ruben Gonzales- Phone: (832) 433-2320, Email: [email protected]

President Name:

Tomas Hernandez- Email: [email protected]

The purpose of this Brotherhood, a Service/Social fraternity dedicated to the needs and concerns of the community, is and shall be to promote and maintain the traditional values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Leadership. This Brotherhood was founded in order to pro-vide, to ANY man, a diverse fraternal experience which coincides with a higher education.

Since its beginning in 1987, Omega Delta Phi has been an organization perpetually dedicat-ed to the idea of constant growth and improvement. As such, we face the new challenges

of tomorrow with a growing sense of optimism and newfound awareness that "good" will not be good enough.

We must work to form an organization which not only challenges the traditional percep-tion of fraternities, but also one which deals with the issues of culture and race for a com-pletely new perception of brotherhood. Thinking outside the box in no longer an accepta-

ble plateau; the box must now be removed completely.



PHI GAMMA DELTA

Chapter Nickname: FIJI

Colors: Royal Purple

Flower: Purple Clematis

National Founding Date: May 1, 1848




Annual Philanthropy: USO and The Meadow

Center

Recruitment Chair:

AJ Guerra- Phone: (361) 537-9896,

Email: [email protected]

President Name:

Thomas Hill– Email: [email protected]

Phi Gamma Delta (also known as FIJI) is one of the oldest social fraternities in the nation, and will be sending two

Headquarters staff members to San Mar-cos in September to recruit our Founding

Fathers at Texas State. We are seeking gentlemen who embrace our five values of Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Mo-rality, and Excellence. FIJI emphasizes

academic excellence, as every new member earning a 3.2 GPA their first se-mester earns a $250 scholarship. In addi-tion, we promote lifelong involvement, as our local alumni (whom we call grad-uate brothers) will be very involved in helping the colony develop leadership

skills, campus involvement, and job net-working.

PI KAPPA PHI

Chapter Nickname: Pi Kapp

Colors: White, Gold & Royal Blue

Flower: Red Rose





Annual Philanthropy: The Ability Experience


Ryan Chapa- Phone: (325) 315-7256,


President Name:

Ashton Nelson- Email: [email protected]

Pi Kappa Phi was founded on the premise of

creating leadership opportunities for our

members. Our founders exemplified

leadership in the classroom, on the athletic

field, in campus politics and within the

community of Charleston. Leadership is the

very root of our organization, and it is the

concept of leadership that shall guide us to

our future.

Our Mission is to create an uncommon and

lifelong brotherhood that develops leaders

and encourages service to others for the

betterment of our communities.

Our Vision is to create a future where every Pi Kappa Phi embraces his role as a leader, puts service before self and improves the

world around him.

Our Creed Values are Common Loyalty, Personal Responsibility, Achievement, Accountability, Campus Involvement,

Responsible Citizenship, Lifelong Commitment.


SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

Chapter Nickname: SAE

Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold

Flower: Violet

National Founding Date: March 9, 1856,

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa




Annual Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Net-

work


Josh Soroka- Phone: (817) 323-0557,


President Name:

Zachary Watson- Email: [email protected]

As a Brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon we pride ourselves on academic achieve-

ments, athletic dominance, campus in-volvement, and the values of "The True

Gentleman". We have consistently held a GPA above the IFC average and are al-ways trying to improve upon it with in-

centive scholarships.

We are four time defending champs in both all-men’s Greek and all-men’s uni-versity intramural flag football. You can find a brother of SAE in nearly any cam-

pus (non Greek) organization, as we strongly encourage participation outside of the fraternity to create more relation-

ships.

Being a brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon requires the knowledge and the ability to live each day as a True Gentleman. Most

importantly as a brother of the oldest southern fraternity and the largest na-tional fraternity, our main mission is to

prepare ourselves for future success and build bonds that will last a lifetime.

Rush Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Be True.


SIGMA CHI

Chapter Nickname: Sigs

Colors: Blue & Old Gold

Flower: White Rose

National Founding Date: June 28, 1855




Annual Philanthropy: Derby Days


Riley Cassidy- Phone: (432) 664-1613,


President Name:

John McGee– Email: [email protected]

“One, and the main, aim and object of Sigma Chi has been, and is, to develop and train broadminded men who can recognize the wholeness of things and who

are not bound down to a contracted, eight-by-ten notion on exclusiveness. There is an absolute

necessity for such men.”

~Founder Benjamin P. Runkle, MIAMI (OHIO) 1857 ————-

Sigma Chi is a brotherhood with roots in the collegiate experience that stimulates a lifelong

commitment to strive to achieve true friendship, equal justice and the fulfillment of learning as part of

our overall responsibilities to the broader communities in which we live. The fundamental

purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity is the cultivation, maintenance and accomplishment of the ideals of

friendship, justice and learning within its membership. The Fraternity best serves that purpose

by developing, implementing and monitoring programs that foster leadership, build character and

promote positive relationship skills, which in turn enable its members to become productive and caring

participants in their families, colleges and communities. Sigma Chi’s core values are friendship,

justice and learning. Our vision is to become the preeminent collegiate leadership development

organization — aligned, focused and living our core values. Our mission is to develop values-based

leaders committed to the betterment of character, campus and community.


The Sigma Nu Fraternity, founded at the Virginia

Military Institute in 1869, is one of the oldest Greek

organizations in the nation. Sigma Nu’s mission has

always been to help develop ethical men who are

leaders in their community and excel with integrity

and honor. Here at Texas State, we are the Eta Tau

chapter of Sigma Nu, the 157th chapter founded

under the national charter. We have been established

at Texas State University since 1966, making us one of

the oldest chapters on campus. We are a chapter of

men who wish to live a more involved life than our

non-Greek peers. Sigma Nu members enjoy the bene-

fits of a brotherhood of motivated individuals, thriv-

ing participation in social events with other fraterni-

ties and sororities on campus, as well as the oppor-

tunity to benefit our community through philanthro-

py and community service. We invite all men who

aspire to make their time at university an extraordi-

nary one.

SIGMA NU

Chapter Nickname: Sig Nu

Colors: Black & Gold

Flower: White Rose

National Founding Date: January 1869




Annual Philanthropy: American Widow’s

Project / Friday Night Lights


Bradley Jefferson- Phone: (214) 293-4433


President Name:

Malcolm Grahahm–



Sigma Tau Gamma was born out of the desires and aspirations of seventeen men in the belief

that friendships of college men are lasting ones. It rose as a result of the friendships made in the ser-

vice of our country during World War I. Here at the Delta Epsilon chapter of Sig Tau, we strive to emulate the ideals that our founding fathers pos-sessed through outstanding success in academ-

ia, philanthropy, and our ability to craft a corps compromised of dedicated, honorable, and re-spected young men at Texas State University.

Our mission statement here at Sigma Tau Gamma is "To inspire and empower undergraduate men

to become something greater than them-selves."

We have implemented this through our

involvement with Special Olympics, volunteering at several events throughout the year as well as

raising money through fundraisers. We also pride ourselves on helping out the San Marcos commu-

nity and supporting the student body at Texas State, heavily focusing on the Greek community. We hope you will take the next step and find your home within the Greek community here at Sigma

Tau Gamma.

SIGMA TAU GAMMA

Chapter Nickname: Sig Tau

Colors: Navy Blue, White, Crimson, and Gold

Flower: White Rose

National Founding Date: June 28, 1920




Annual Philanthropy: Special Olympics and

Boys and Girls Club


Mark Castillo- Phone: (512) 913-5115,


President Name:

Peyton Feldman- Email: [email protected]


Theta Chi Fraternity will improve your college life by providing a home away from home. You will join a close-knit brotherhood that lasts a

lifetime.

While we are a diverse group, we are held to-gether by our creed and motto, "An assisting

hand." As such, our chapter prides itself on our ability to provide the tools to grow and devel-

op as a student, as a leader and as a gentle-man. You will have opportunities to partici-pate in large conventions, service projects, so-cial events, intramural sports and brotherhood

retreats.

We are a newer chapter and constantly grow-ing and improving. With strong support from

our national organization and from chapters and alumni all across Texas and the nation, success for

Theta Chi at Texas State is a sure thing.

Your success can be a sure thing too! Choices are made every day and choosing the right fraternity is

an important decision. Become a Theta Chi now and you will stay a Theta Chi for life.

THETA CHI

Chapter Nickname: Theta Chi

Colors: Military Red & White

Flower: Red Carnation

National Founding Date: April 10, 1856



Initiated Member Semester Dues: $750-850

Annual Philanthropy: G.I. Theta Chi & SXSM


Nathan Rocha- Phone: (832) 398-8344,


President Name:

Zach Robinson– Email: [email protected]

Dean of Students Office—Fraternity & Sorority Life

Located on the 4th Floor of the LBJ Student Center in Suite 4-14.1

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Telephone: (512) 245-JOIN (5646) Fax: (512) 245-8268


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