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The “X” Files June 2020 Wake Forest Wings Chapter NC-X Wake Forest, North Carolina

Gold Wing Road Riders Association Friends for FUN, Safety and Knowledge

Chapter Director

John Bryant [email protected]

GWRRA NC District Wake Forest Wings

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Chapter Staff

Chapter DDiirector John Bryant [email protected]

Assistant Chapter Directors

James & Debra Lawler [email protected]

Treasurer, James Bradford [email protected]

Membership Enhancement Joy Kennedy [email protected]

Chapter Couple, Roger and Dolores Patterson [email protected]

Newsletter Editors, Janice & Deetra Bryant [email protected]

Webmasters, Rick Yost and Dolores Patterson [email protected]

Photographer, Debra Lawler [email protected]

Ways and Means (GWRRA Goodies) Roger & Dolores Patterson [email protected]

Care Bear, [email protected]

Event Coordinator, Jane Petzold [email protected]

Ride Coordinator, Brad Bradford [email protected]

Tech & Part Advisor, John Rooney [email protected]

Mark Your Calendar

All June gatherings are cancelled. Use this

time to check on fellow GWRRA members,

family, and friends!

In This Issue

Page 3: From Your CD

Page 5: From Your ACD

Page 6: From Your District Directors

Page 8: From Your COY

Page 9: From Your Event Coordinator

Page 10: Motorcycle Facts - Part 1

Page 12: From Your Tech & Part Advisor

Page 15: From Your Editors, Birthdays,

Anniversaries

Page 16: TLC, Up and Coming Rides, Area

Chapter Events, Connect to District and

National

Page 17: Chapter Member Participation

Page 18: Event Calendar

Page 19: NC-X State Park Challenge

Page 21: Classifieds and Ads

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From Your Chapter Director

We are entering the 4th month of dealing with the Coronavirus and 3rd month without a Chapter gathering. Good news is the economy is slowly reopening. As we come to grips with the new normal, I expect we will have to adjust and find new ways and venues to hold Chapter gatherings. I am open for ideas and suggestions. Covid-19 is still with us and will most likely be with us for the foreseeable futures so don’t let your guard down. Practice the 3 W’s (Wear a face covering when in close proximity to others, Wait until you are 6 feet apart in stores and Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizers).

We had a great ride Sunday, May 31st to Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. 17 bikes showed up at Cruizers and 15 went on the ride. John Rooney met us at the park. In total there were 18 folks. It was a great day for riding with temperatures in the mid 70’s. We found a set of benches (outdoor theater style) with a mini stage to eat our lunch. While eating, Brad gave a safety talk covering hand signals and James (Lawler) announced his wife’s Debra’s upcoming birthday. Of course, we stopped in Zebulon for ice cream on the ride back. Thanks to Roger & Dolores for inviting some of their friends from another group. It was great getting out and seeing each other face to face for the first time in quite a while.

We will not have a Chapter Gathering in June but there will be more picnic type rides. We are looking for someone to take over as Webmaster. Primary duties are upkeep / updating information on the site and posting the monthly newsletters.

Undoubtedly, we will be getting more guidance from GWRRA over the next few months. Change is coming and as always, we will adapt and adjust. Rallies, Training, Education and Gatherings all could possibly look different in the future. Keep an open mind and stay tuned.

Until then – Be Safe and Have FUN,

John

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From Your ACD

We took a few rides in May starting with a Sunday ride to

Simply Natural Creamery. It is our favorite creamery in

North Carolina so far. We can’t wait to discover other

great creameries. The best ride of the month was on our

favorite Virginia loop ride. On that ride Debra rode enough miles to unofficially reach Master

Level IV. She can hardly wait for it to be official and get her patch!

For Memorial Day we sent out a ride announcement for a picnic ride. We were going to ride up

to Kerr Lake area, but that morning we found many of the roads were flooded. So instead we

rode to Medoc Mountain state park. In total we had four bikes and five people on the ride.

There was us, Joy and Glenn Kennedy and a new friend. It turned out to be a great day for a

ride. The day started out so cool we all had to wear extra layers. When we arrived at Medoc,

we found three picnic tables close together under the shade of some trees. For those of you

who know Debra, you know she always brings table clothes to cover the picnic tables. We were

glad she did. The tables were not very clean. But the comradery was great!

After our picnic we rode to Dairy Queen in Louisburg for you guessed it, ice cream. There were

dipped cones all around. From there we all went in different directions. We rode home, Joy and

Glenn rode out to visit their plane and our friend rode back to Zebulon. It was a nice day and

the ride was terrific. We hope to see more of you on our next riding adventure.

Having FUN Making Memories!

James and Debra

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From Your District Directors

WINGS OVER CAROLINA 2020

Many have asked, others are waiting, and some have already decided. Yes, the question is “What is happening with Wings Over the Smokies?” Wings Over the Smokies 2021 is a go! But not so for WOtS 2020. We want you all to know how hard of a decision this was to come to, but we really felt the safety and health of our members to be our first obligation. The beautiful hills and mountains still call us to enjoy their thrills and their beauty; the Smoky Mountains will hold over all their grandeur for us. We are extremely excited to say that in place of Wings Over the Smokies 2020, we are working to organize the first “Wings Over Carolina”. “Wings Over Carolina” will be 3 separate regional rides spread across our state with specific routes and gathering points and will be in the fall, sometimes between the middle of September and the middle of October.

“Wings Over Carolina” will be an open-air focused event; meeting, riding, picnicking, and playing, all outside. “Wings Over Carolina” will maintain safe social distancing and allow for masking as individuals may deem appropriate. “Wings Over Carolina” will allow us to visit personally with friends. “Wings Over Carolina” will not require hotels. “Wings Over Carolina” will be exciting! “Wings Over Carolina” will be FUN! “Wings Over Carolina” will welcome 2 wheels, 3 wheels or 4 wheels.

We will do our best to schedule the “Wings Over Carolina” ride for the western region (mountains) during the previously scheduled dates for WOtS (September 24th, 25th or 26th). We hope this will facilitate people that had plans to attend WOtS to come and join us for the western “Wings Over Carolina” ride.

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The “X” Files June 2020

Wake Forest Wings Chapter NC-X Wake Forest, North Carolina Of course we understand if you prefer to stay home, no one knows what the next few months will hold, but on the assumption that the virus is beginning to come under control in the US, we would like to continue to ride together, even while we can’t gather in large groups. We believe this is the absolute best way to balance the health and safety of all GWRRA members with our collective desire to gather, ride, and have FUN. Believing the safety and health of our members to be our first obligation, we have been brainstorming other ways to keep our GWRRA community connected. For the immediate future, organizing smaller local rides, observing proper social distancing protocols, and wearing masks in public places must be a consideration. The good news is that if we all do these things, we will help slow the spread of the disease enabling us to gather in groups once again. Facing the threat of Covid-19 has certainly posed many challenges for all of us, individually and collectively. Out of this struggle to find the new path forward. “Wings Over Carolina” was born but may ultimately become a summer tradition. There will be many more details forthcoming about “Wings Over Carolina” rides as the District Team works together with CDs and Ride Coordinators to make this happen. Joy and I hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy and finding ways to stay connected.

We truly look forward to seeing you soon.

Can't wait to see you!

Glenn and Joy Kennedy

District Directors

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X” Files June 2020 Wake Forest Wings Chapter NC-X Wake Forest, North Carolina

Happy Father's Day from the GWRRA Family

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“X” Files June 2020 Wake Forest Wings Chapter NC-X Wake Forest, North Carolina

From Chapter Couple of The Year

It is the month of June,

The month of leaves Honeysuckles and Roses,

When pleasant sights salute the eyes, And pleasant scents the noses.

The month of June brings beautiful bouquets, delicious fruits and vegetables, and an urge to get out there and enjoy the sunshine. A rose in general indicates love or desire. Honeysuckles denotes the bond of love or generous and devoted affection.

June was named after goddess Juno, who was the patron of marriage and responsible for looking after the wellbeing of women.

June’s traditional birthstone is the pearl. You will find pearls from creamy white to black and assortment of beautiful of pink, yellow, brown, green, purple, blue, silver, black. Pearls are associated with purity, honesty, and calmness.

FUN Facts: June 5th D-Day (1944) June 14th Flag Day, US Army established 1775 June 20th First day of Summer June 21st Father’s Day June 22nd Doughnuts created 1847 June 27th Happy Birth to You, first sung 1859 We are finally able to move around and enjoy the beautiful month of June. Stay healthy, ride, and have FUN until we see you again!

Have FUN and Stay Safe!!

Roger and Dolores

Patterson

Couple of the Year 2020

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“X” Files June 2020

Wake Forest Wings Chapter NC-X Wake Forest, North Carolina

From Your Event Coordinator

Well, May has been a rather chilly and wet month for North Carolina, but still not bad. The more cool days that we have now means fewer hot days for the season overall. The rose bushes did look absolutely beautiful but are now appearing rather weather beaten from all the wind and rain. I have faith that they will come back though, just as the hummingbirds have finally come back. I noticed that they didn’t appear until the weather warmed up a bit – smart! I am doing well and am getting my strength and stamina back a little more each week. My hair is growing back slowly – I am now a platinum blonde – lol. Even my eyebrows and eyelashes are growing again – yay! Snookie, our little blue-eyed kitty had an abscess under his chin, which

the vet feels is from a bite from our other cat. He has had a rough week with two minor surgeries and having to wear a cone collar around his neck. He is not happy but managing well. The Koi and other fish in our pond have finally come out of hibernation and are eating well. The deer visit every night, looking for their share of deer corn. And, of course, the birds struggle daily to get their share of bird seed while the squirrels are looking for theirs from the same feeder. The blueberries are getting riper every day and it won’t be long before we can start picking them. Spring is great!

Two of our grandchildren are ‘graduating’ from middle school and headed to high school. Our oldest grandchild is in high school, and we have two younger ones in grade school. They are growing up faster than their parents did! We have been video chatting, which is FUN, but not quite the same as a regular visit.

We were watching a program on TV last week where someone mentioned a ‘dumbwaiter’. Not sure how many of you have seen one, but it brought back memories for me. I grew up in an apartment building in the city and we had a dumbwaiter. It was used for carrying your trash down to the incinerator. Every morning, it would make a stop at the various levels of the building, a buzzer would ring in your kitchen, and you would open the door and put your garbage on the shelf inside. It would then go down to the basement. A movie was made about a murder mystery, and the killer got into the apartment via the dumbwaiter. It was very scary, and as a young child, I couldn’t get the image out of my mind, and was terrified of the dumbwaiter ever since I saw that movie – it was dark in there! Hope you enjoyed this little story.

Thanks, John, for inventing ways to keep our chapter connected, and also for the greeting card, which was a nice touch, and appreciated by all. We look forward to getting together with the chapter sometime soon, hopefully. My job as Event Coordinator has been ‘eventless’ the last couple of months, but perhaps that will change soon? Stay well, safe, and healthy!

Jane V. Petzold

Event Coordinator

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Motorcycle Facts That Will Blow Your Mind - Part 1

1. In 1887, Yamaha started as a piano manufacturer, but today is a multinational conglomerate that still produces musical instruments. They have added boats, car engines, swimming pools, industrial robots, wheelchairs, RVs, electronics, and golf carts, and motorcycles.

2. The record for the longest-ever backwards motorcycle ride was set by Dipayan Choudhury in Jabalpur, India on October 7, 2014, lasting 125.52 miles (202 kilometers).

3. Recognized around the world as a leader in motorcycle helmet manufacturing, Arai Helmets started as a hat-making company in Japan in 1926 making gear for the construction industry. Company founder Hirotake Arai was once a motorcycle stunt rider and the company is still privately owned today and run by the Arai family.

4. The world’s longest motorcycle was built in Gujarat, India in 2015 by Bharat Sinh Parmar, sitting at 86 ft 3 in (26.29 m) long.

5. Sixty-eight percent of the female motorcyclists who died in crashes in 2016 were passengers, and their deaths represented 92 percent of the passenger deaths. The vast majority of male motorcyclists who died were drivers.

6. Engine sizes of motorcycles whose drivers were killed in crashes have gone up dramatically. Among motorcycle drivers killed in 2016, 33 percent drove motorcycles with engine sizes larger than 1,400cc, compared with 9 percent in 2000 and less than 1 percent in 1990.

7. On the 1970s TV police series, CHiPS, actor Erik Estrada suffered a very serious motorcycle accident while filming an episode. Until he recovered, he literally shot his scenes from his hospital bed.

8. Did you know that modern sport bike tires don’t contain any natural rubber? The tread of a tire is composed of synthetic rubber, which has been compounded to give a compromise between durability and traction.

9. Motorcyclists in Indiana only have to stop for 120 seconds (2 minutes) at a red stop light. They can treat the stop light as if it were a stop sign, then proceed through the intersection cautiously. The law was nicknamed “The Dead Red” law, but officially is designated IC 9-21-3-7b-3 signed in 2015.

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10. Honda began selling pushbikes in 1946 fitted with two-stroke 50cc generator engines originally designed for use with army field telephones. In 1992 (another 46 years later) it launched one of the most complex production motorcycles ever made with the Honda NR750. The NR boasted oval pistons with two connecting rods and eight valves per cylinder. Initially made as a racing only model, Honda later made 300 road versions of the NR available to the public.

11. Suzuki originally began making weaving looms for Japan’s silk industry in the early part of the 1900s. Company founder Michio Suzuki wanted to diversify his company and began an engineering firm that started making small cars and engines during the 1930s. The first Suzuki motorcycle appeared in 1952 and was a motorized bicycle called a Power Free. It had a two-stroke 36cc engine that featured a double-sprocket gear system for the rider to either pedal with engine assistance, pedal without the engine, or simply disconnect the pedals and use the engine. Today, along with motorcycles, Suzuki makes cars, marine engines, wheelchairs and is Japan’s second largest manufacturer of small cars and trucks.

12. The streamliner motorcycle, the Ack Attack, holds the record for world’s fastest motorcycle.

If you enjoyed reading these interesting facts, stay tuned for next month's Motorcycle Facts That Will Blow Your Mind - Part 2.

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From Your Tech and Part Advisor

CHROME RUSTS?

Yes, sorry to say, chrome does rust for a variety of reasons and many ways. How to clean that rust and protect the rust is what will be covered to some extent. Hopefully, you will be able to remove the surface corrosion before it is embedded into the chrome plating and then the chrome starts flaking away. Don’t want that!

There are three components to chrome developing rust: the metal itself, water or moisture and air. All of these components must come into contact with each other for rust to form. When chrome gets wet and the water is not immediately wiped away, the water molecules start to react with the carbon dioxide that is in the air. (People breathe in oxygen from the atmosphere and exhale carbon dioxide.) The water and the carbon dioxide react to each other and form carbonic acid and this acid weakens the chemical bonds of the chrome. Because of this weakening the chrome starts to dissolve and wear away. During this same time the water molecules also break down into hydrogen and oxygen. The two hydrogen molecules are released into the air, but the oxygen molecule combines with the dissolving chrome to form a new compound, which is rust. This new compound is a chromium oxide, the scientific name for rust. Parts will get exposed to oxygen and water and begin a chemical reaction known as oxidation and create what we know as rust. Chrome is a very strong metal and known to be very resistant to rust, but it is still susceptible. Proper cleaning and maintenance will remove small, unseen rust and protect new rust from forming on your chrome. A chrome finish is actually meant to work as a protectant layer against rust. So why are you seeing rust on your chrome? Unfortunately, rust can occur when the chrome plating is damaged from scratching or dents, and the metal underneath comes in contact with moisture and oxygen in the air. If you prefer natural cleaners, you can use vinegar to remove the rust from your chrome fixtures. The acidic nature of vinegar helps to dissolve rust, but keep in mind, this method takes a little more elbow grease than other options. Spray undiluted vinegar onto the rust spots, let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then scrub with a sponge. Repeat the process as needed. Once the rust is removed, seal the fixture with car wax. This fills in any cracks and helps to prevent future rust issues.

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Most chrome rust stains are removed with mild forms of acid. When the rust remover is applied to the rust, the stains become water soluble and are now easier to clean. One good homemade remedy is lemon juice, made of citric acid. Apple cider vinegar, made of ascetic acid, is also a good rust remover. With the citric or ascetic acid, you saturate the chrome rust stains and let the acid set in. For tough stains add a little bit of salt to the stains. Rub gently with a damp cloth. Repeat this process if needed. There are also commercial rust removers like CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) Remover, which is very effective. With these commercial products, carefully read and follow the directions. After removing the rust, the chrome will look like new again with a high-polished sheen.

• Chrome or metal polish: While this commercial product tends to cost more ($10 to $15 per container), it provides an all-in-one approach that takes hardly any time at all. Apply this cream, and you’re treating chrome with a cleaning solvent, a corrosion inhibitor, and a sealing agent to fill pinholes and pores and slow down future corrosion in one go.

• Rust penetrant and either brass wool or #0000 steel wool: For about $5 to $8 per can, rust-penetrating products like WD-40 Specialist Rust Release Penetrant Spray or PB B’laster Catalyst penetrate deep into cracks and crevices and dissolve rust. Plus, the lubricant reduces the scrubbing effort of your metal wool. (If you choose steel, be careful not to go with a coarser grade than #0000; others may scratch chrome.)

• Homemade mild acid cleaners: Mild household acids can get the job done and save you money and a trip to the store, but not energy—be prepared to put more elbow grease into the project. Choose lemon or lime juice, cola (which contains carbonic acid, citric acid, and phosphoric acid), or vinegar; household acids stronger than these might etch the metal. When the rust is gone, you still have to neutralize the acid, dry, and seal with a wax.

• Aluminum foil and water: This soft metal removes rust through a chemical reaction, scrubs without scratching, and leaves a protective aluminum ion layer that slows rust.

Now let's remove the rust.

Put on your rubber gloves and protective eyewear. Then, proceed with a method for how to remove rust from chrome that corresponds with the rust-removing helper you could get your hands on.

• If using a commercial chrome/metal polish, apply it with a rag or sponge, and rub until the rust is gone. Then wipe with a clean rag and you’re done.

• If using rust penetrant, apply the product to the affected area of your chrome according to manufacturer’s instructions. Often, this involves letting it saturate the rust for several minutes, scouring it away using bronze wool or #0000 steel wool, and repeating. Follow the next step to seal.

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• If using a homemade rust remover, apply a mild acid of your choice—lemon or lime juice, cola, or vinegar—and let it soak for about five minutes before scrubbing with a sponge. Wipe dry. Repeat until all the rust is gone. Neutralize mild acid solutions with a stream of water and wipe dry. Then seal according to instructions below.

• If using aluminum foil, tear the pantry supply into small strips and wad into scrubbing pads. Dip the balled-up aluminum in water and scrub the chrome, discarding each pad as it loses effectiveness. Flush with water and wipe dry with a clean cloth before sealing.

Seal the chrome to prevent future rust spots.

Unless you’re using a commercial chrome polish with sealer built-in, apply a high-quality car wax to the chrome. (A synthetic polymer car wax lasts longer than ordinary carnauba wax.) The wax fills in remaining cracks and pores to keep moisture out and slow down future rust outbreaks.

You may have noticed that Brass Wool has been mentioned. Fine Brass Wool and even a Brass Brush. Brass will not harm chrome. Do not let any of the cleaning solutions to contact any other surfaces and lay down a protective cloth or something for any solution to drip on for easier clean up.

Me, personally, I have used Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner, a cotton cloth, and a stiff toothbrush to clean my Chrome. The brass brushes worked well also. The ideal situation would be to protect your chrome to help prevent the introduction of the weather elements to form and cause corrosion. After I finished cleaning and polishing up my bike, I took it to Walmart to get a few things and had two people come to take pictures, saying what a nice-looking bike it was.

Until next time, keep the shiny side up

John “Rebel” Rooney

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From Your Editors

Think Outside the Box

There are five Golden Corrals with open dining rooms in N.C. Unfortunately, “our” location in Wake Forest is not one of them. The new cafeteria style locations are on Apex Hwy in Durham,

Capital Blvd. in Raleigh, Roxboro, Smithfield and Sanford. I am curious to see how their new concept will work. Even more, will I be able to make my own salad? I applaud the efforts of Golden Corral, other businesses and people in general who are thinking outside of the box. During a recent conversation with a 16-year-old, I helped her to think outside of the box. Parents are struggling to balance working from home with small children. Why not offer virtual babysitting services, virtual tutoring or virtual reading groups? Any type of respite to give parents a break is probably in great demand right now. These were ides that never crossed her mind. Necessity is the mother of invention. Somebody somewhere has a need that you have the skillset to meet. Two German inventors designed and built a Reitwagen ("riding car") in 1885. They designed it as an expedient testbed for their new petroleum internal-combustion engine. Unlike the safety bicycles of the era, their invention had zero degrees of steering axis angle and no fork offset. Instead, it relied on two outrigger wheels to remain upright while turning. Thinking outside of the box is how this “bicycle with an engine” became the prototype for what we now call a motorcycle.

Janice and Deetra Bryant

Newsletter Editors

June GWRRA Anniversary

June Birthdays June GWRRA Anniversaries June Wedding Anniversaries John Bryant Janice Bryant John & Xiquing Rooney Janice Crawford John and Jenny Gunther Rick & Barbie Yost Debra Lawler Glenn Kennedy Rick Yost Dolores Patterson Bob "Goose" Richards Thomas VonCannon

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Many GWRRA members have been long time caregivers of spouses, parents and siblings. They work tirelessly transporting loved ones to doctors’ appointments, cooking meals, grooming, housekeeping and advocating for their loved ones. Often times, caregiving is done at the expense of their own personal, emotional and physical needs. I want to take this opportunity to let these individuals know that you are appreciated. We are thinking of you and we thank you for all that you do.

Remember the key is to PARTICIPATE”. Participation = FUN.

Click below and read Newsletters

from: North Carolina District And GWRRA Insight

http://www.gwrranc.org/index_files/DistrictNewsletter.htm

http://gwrra.org/oconnect/newsletter.html

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Presidential Assistants

Bob & Nan Shrader

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North Carolina District Team

District Directors

Glenn and Joy Kennedy

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Assistant District Directors, East

Tom Tipton

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Assistant District Directors, West

Clyde Alexander

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Assistant District Directors, Central

Libby Jennings

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National Team

Director of GWRRA

Jere and Sherry Goodman

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Director of Rider Education

Susan and George Huttman

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Director of GWRRA University

Clara and Fred Bolt

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Director of Membership

Enhancement

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