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C.A.M.P. is grateful to our sponsors, vendors, and CAMPference exhibitors for their contribution and support.

If you would like to update your information or wish to be added to this list please email James Eastland at jme1@ktc.com.

We look forward to seeing all our Sponsors at the 2009 CAMPference!

 

Platinum Sponsors            Gold Sponsors             Silver Sponsors          C.A.M.P. Sponsors and Vendors
2009 Platinum Sponsors

Company: Ad Specialties of Houston

Company Bio & Info: I have been creating items to members of the Texas Camping Association since 1983. I can put your name and logo on any camp item you can think of - hats, t-shirts, drinkware, writing instruments, flashlights, blankets, towels, toys, all types of balls, and anything else you might need. Just give me a chance to help promote your camp.

Business Type: Ad Specialties Items
Primary Contact: Mary Frances Ginsbach
Phone:713-461-4648
Email: gins10@aol.com
Address: 13154 Kimberley, Houston, TX 77079

Company: Aztec World Business Type: Promotional apparel/specialties
Company Bio & Info: Aztec Promotional Group supplies high quality customized apparel and promotional items to the camp industry at competitive prices. Aztec is a well established supplier servicing a number of camps in the Central Texas area. 877-320-0195 or www.aztecworld.com Primary Contact: Ellis Winstanley
Phone: 877-320-0195
Email: ellis@aztecworld.com
Website: www.aztecworld.com
Address: 2815 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

Company: CampMinder, LLC Business Type: Online Camp Management Software
Company Bio & Info: For nearly a decade, CampMinder has been learning from camps with long track records of success. We collaborate with camp owners and directors to identify the best practices in all areas of camp administration. Our intuitive web-based camp management and communication system, designed around these practices, will help you operate your camp at peak efficiency. Join us to save time, save money, breathe easier, and become a part of the most valuable exchange of ideas in camping. Primary Contact: Paul Berlinger
Phone: 240-601-4610
Email: paul@campminder.com
Website: www.campminder.com
Address: 304 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012
Company: Ben E. Keith Business Type: Full Service Food Distributor
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Keith Scudday
Phone: 1-800-661-7998 *6576
Email: rkscudday@benekeith.com
Website: www.benekeith.com/food
Address: 5505 Kaepa Court, San Antonio, TX 78218

Company: Borden Milk Products Business Type: Dairy Needs
Company Bio & Info: Serving your Dairy needs for over 150 years including Milk, Buttermilk, Whipping Cream, Chocolate Milk, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese, Orange Juice, Fruit Drinks, Sweet Tea, Butter and several other Dairy items. Primary Contact: Randy Schulze
Phone:800-292-1128
Email: rdschulz@milkproductslp.com
Website: www.bordenonline.com
Address: 1475 Ackerman, San Antonio, TX, 78219

Company: Everything Summer Camp Business Type: Trunks and camping gear
Company Bio & Info: We have the gear kids need for camp including sleeping bags, bedding, labels, and our proven camp trunks. Endorsed by Dr. Chris Thurber & featured on Martha Stewart & The Today Show. Camp parents get discounts & camps get donations. Primary Contact: Matt Demuth
Phone: 866-304-5362*230
Email: matt@cnmfg.com
Website: www.EverythingSummerCamp.com
Address: 501 S. Clark Street, Boyd, WI 54726

Company: Hibbs Hallmark &Company Business Type: Camp Insurance
Company Bio & Info: Hibbs Hallmark is an independent insurance agency that specializes in Camp and Conference Center Insurance.  We have over 20 years experience in camping and also serve ACA as their insurance agent.  Having access to 4 national camp insurance programs, allows us to offer the most competitive packages. Primary Contact: Robert Monaghan
Phone:800-765-6767*110
Email: Robert.Monaghan@hibbshallmark.com
Website: www.hibbshallmark.com
Address: PO Box 8357 Tyler, TX, 75711

Company: Labatt Food Service Business Type: Food Distributor
Company Bio & Info: A privately held Texas company, now the 10th largest nationally. Labatt sells only national brands and has supplied Texas camps for three generations. Sales rep, Thomas Labatt, can be contacted for any of your camp needs. Primary Contact: Thomas Labatt
Phone: 1-800-324-8732 x8246
Email: TLabatt@labattfood.com
Website: www.labattfood.com
Address: 4500 Industry Park Drive, San Antonio, TX 78218

 

Company: U.S. CampAdventure Business Type: Staff Recruitment
Company Bio & Info: Primary Contact: Mike Kelleher
Phone: 650-401-2299
Email: mike@campadventure.us
Website: www.campadventure.us
Address: 533 Airport Blvd Ste. 400 Burlingame, CA 94010
2008 Gold Sponsors

 

Company: American Bedding MFG., Inc

Company Bio & Info: Mattresses, mattresses covers, wood and metal bunk beds, army cots, roll-a-ways, wood furniture, pillows, blankets, sheets and towels, online catalog with prices @ www.campmattress.com.
Business Type: Mattress, Beds, and Furniture
Primary Contact: Dale Reynolds
Phone: 800-203-2057 *228
Email: Dale@americanbeddingmfg.com
Website: www.americanbeddingmfg.com
Address: P.O. Box 1048 Athens, TN 37371

Company: CAMP TV Media Business Type: Video Production
Company Bio & Info: CAMP TV has been helping camp directors tell their stories since 1987. Combine your imagination with our expertise to create an effective video project: Promotional DVD, Yearbook DVD, Staff Recruiting DVD, video for your Web site. Primary Contact: David Betz
Phone: 800-284-8437
Email: david@camptv.net
Website: www.camptv.net
Address: 4214 Charles Street, Carrollton, TX 75010

Company: Jim Morris Designer Business Type: Jewelry, Awards, Tenure Gifts
Company Bio & Info: With over three decades serving camps of all kinds, Jim Morris Designer, Inc. can design and manufacture custom jewelry items for awards, tenure, and promotion. Primary Contact: Jim Morris
Phone: 866-875-4502
Email: morris@ktc.com
Website: www.campjewelry.com
Address: 608 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78028

Company: Performance Food Group Business Type: Foodservice Distribution

Company Bio & Info: Performance Food Group is a full line foodservice distribution company with an inventory of over 12,000 items including food, paper, chemicals and supplies. Based out of our 310,000 sq. ft. facility in Temple our geographic footprint extends from the northern borders of Texas to the central hill country area. With over 200,000 deliveries per year our focus is providing “Positively Outrageous Service”.

Primary Contact: Kevin Champine
Phone:512-626-6356
Email: kchampine@pfgtemple.com
Website: www.pfgc.com
Address: 4141 Lucius McCelvey, Temple, TX 76504

Company: Texas Case Business Type: Footlockers
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Linda Laughlin
Phone: 800-599-5384
Email: texascase@htcomp.net
Website: www.texascase.com
Address: 6420 S. Highway 377, Stephenville, TX 76401

Company: US Food Service Business Type: Broadline Food Distributor
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Bob Parker
Phone: 800-572-3889 *3458
Email: Bob.Parker@usfood.com
Website: http://austin.usfoodservice.com/
Address: 979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Company: Rope Works, Inc. Wet Willie

Company Bio & Info: Rope Works is

a "full service" Challenge Course provider. We handle every aspect of course creation, use, and maintenance. We are also the home of the Wet Willie water slide www.wetwillieslides.com.

Business Type: Challenge Course Construction & Wet Willie Water Slides
Primary Contact: Fred Zagst
Phone:800-895-0936
Email: fred@ropeworksinc.com
Website: www.ropeworksinc.com
Address: 551 Blue Creek Drive, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

 

2008 Silver Sponsors

Company: A Tisket, A Tasket Business Type: Care Packages
Company Bio & Info: A Tisket, A Tasket has specialized in Custom Care Packages for over 10 years. Campers love to receive packages from A Tisket, A Tasket - packages made just for them. It's like a hug from home! Primary Contact: Amy Rector
Phone: 877-792-5202
Email: baskets@ktc.com
Website: www.atisketataskettexas.com
Address: P.O. Box 294536, Kerrville, TX 78029

Company: Array of Bouquets

Company Bio & Info: Array of Bouquets is #1 camper choice when it comes to flowers and gifts. We deliver campers with fresh flowers, balloons and plush toys. Camper Smile Packages come in all sizes and varieties to meet the needs of the family. We are pleased to give back to each camp who uses us. Please inquire at our booth or call us directly.

Business Type: Flowers, Balloons, Gift Items, Camper Packages
Primary Contact: Leslie Holland
Phone: 888-627-5442
Email: viking@hctc.net
Website: www.arrayofbouquets.com
Address: 607 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78028

Company: Beyond Bookmarks Business Type: Camp care packages & gift baskets
Company Bio & Info: The Wall Street Journal's pick for Best Overall Care Package and Best Value! Specializing in Camp and Collegiate gifts, Beyond Bookmarks offers Care Packages and Gifts with a Twist--Lifestyle based care packages and gifts for every occasion. Primary Contact: Kelly Furr
Phone: 866-746-5133 *204
Email: kelly@beyondbookmarks.com
Website: www.beyondbookmarks.com
Address: 31007 IH 10 West Suite 110, Boerne, TX 78006

 

Company: grUVywear, LLC Business Type: UV swimwear
Company Bio & Info: grUVywear manufactures UV sun protective swimshirts that block out 98% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Available in a variety of colors and sizes, our swimshirts can be customized with your camp logo. Made of breathable fabric, it can be worn all day. Primary Contact: Mara Levin
Phone: 866-753-7732
Email: mara@gruvywear.com
Website: www.gruvywear.com
Address: 4924 Balboa #358, Encino, CA 91316

Company: PepsiCo Food Service and Vending Business Type: Snacks, Juices, and Gatorade
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Gayla Garrison
Phone: 832-465-1970
Email: gayla.garrison@fritolay.com

Address: 10440 Deerwood Drove #922, Houston , TX 77042

 

Company: Quotable Charms

Company Bio & Info: Fun Camp Jewelry and Gifts

Business Type: Jewelry & Gifts
Primary Contact: Jana Long
Phone: 512-291-1097
Email: jana@austin.rr.com
Website:
Address: 6800 Westgate Blvd. #132-41 Austin, TX 78745

 

Company: Toyservice SouthWest / Play Vision, Inc.

Company Bio & Info: Fun Camp Jewelry and Gifts

Business Type: Impulse summer camp toys boy/girl
Primary Contact: Fred Myres
Phone: 214-616-0148
Email: fmyres@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.playvisions.com
Address: 2401 Hillside Dr. Dallas, TX 75214

 

Company: Xpress-Caffe

Company Bio & Info: Fun Camp Jewelry and Gifts

Business Type: Juice, Iced Coffee, Coffee,Tea, and Lemonade
Primary Contact: Gary Yarbrough
Phone: 214-642-3673
Email: gscyarb@yahoo.com
Website: www.xpress-caffe.com
Address: 5400 Worley The Colony, TX 75056
C.A.M.P. Sponsors and Vendors

 

Company: 4Him Promotions Business Type: Wholesale Marketing and Advertising Products
Company Bio & Info: Our goals at 4Him Promotions is to serve our clients through integrity, dependability, and unmatched service. God has given us a passion and desire to serve all camps with the, latest trendy, hip, and fashion forward ideas.  We strive to offer great products at great prices so your camp store will be more successful. We look forward to building a relationship with your camp and helping you in anyway possible!!! Primary Contact: Kelly Vaughan
Phone: 800-791-4807
Email: kelly@4himpromotions.com
Website: www.4himpromotions.com
Address: 4302 Ironton Ave. Lubbock, TX 79407

Company: ADCO Advertising - Kerrville

Company Bio & Info: In business since 1982 serving summer camps with all of their needs with promotional products, t-shirts, caps, postcards, signs, awards, and much more.

Business Type: Ad Specialties, Screen Printing, Trophies, Signs, Printing, and Engraving
Primary Contact: Betty Braswell, Debbie Barron
Phone: 830-896-0480
Email: adco@ktc.com
Website: www.adcopromo.com
Address: 507 Junction Highway, Kerrville, TX 78028

Company: Bunk1.com

Company Bio & Info: Bunk1.com offers a fully integrated Online Registration and Camper Management Database system. Bunk1’s summer services include Bunk Replies (e-mails from camper w/o a computer), Bunk Notes (one-way e-mail), Online Photo Gallery, and Video Gallery. Check out our newest feature Camp Alumni.com. The first sophisticated alumni database and secure networking site for summer camps!

Business Type: Internet Services - Online Photos, One-way Email, and Online Registration
Primary Contact: Ed Metzendorf
Phone: 888-465-2267
Email: ed.metzendorf@bunk1.com
Website: http://bunk1.com
Address: 404 Park Ave South, Suite 1304, New York, NY 10016

 

Company: CampRegister, part of the Active Network

Company Bio & Info: CampRegister, part of Active Network, is the leading provider of integrated technology solutions for camps, providing the comprehensive solution: camp management software, online registration, credit card processing, photo and e-mail services for parents, free publicity services, website tools, and more. www.CampRegister.com

Business Type: Online registration and camp management software
Primary Contact: Christine Karscig
Phone: 888-543-7223
Email: christine.karscig@activenetwork.com
Website: www.campregister.com
Address: 10182 Telesis Court, Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92121

Company: C.C. Creations Business Type:  Custom Apparel, Headwear, and Promotional Products
Company Bio & Info: C.C. Creations has provided camps with custom apparel and headwear for over 20 years! We offer many styles and remarkable graphics. Order your promotional items, trophies, awards, and signs all in one place. Show Specials! Primary Contact: Tim Sharp
Phone: 281-280-2725
Email: sharp.tim@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.cccreationsusa.com
Address: 1800 Shiloh Avenue Austin, TX 77803

 

Company: Fletemeyer & Lee Business Type: Architectural and Planning Services
Company Bio & Info: ...creating places that nourish the soul.  For 30 years specializing in camps and conference centers, FLA is an architecture, landscape architecture and planning firm that brings exception value to clients through the talent and expertise of its staff. Primary Contact: Charlene Greene
Phone: 303-443-3750
Email: cgreene@flaboulder.com
Website: www.flaboulder.com
Address: 2505 Walnut Street #200 Boulder, CO 80302

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Company: Hill Country Chapter American Red Cross

Company Bio & Info: We also have First Aid kits, CPR products, Lifeguard T-shirts, and AED’s available.

Business Type: CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard Training
Primary Contact: Kimberly Porter
Phone: 830-257-4677
Email: porterk@hccarc.redcross.org
Website: www.redcross.org
Address: 333 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78028

 

Company: H R Sales Business Type: Contemporary Jewelry
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Henry Rodriquez
Phone: 254-433-1713
Email: hr_rodriguez@att.net
Website:
Address: P.O. Box 1115, Eastland TX 76448

 

Company: Howard Gardiner Inc. Business Type: Gifts and Clothing
Company Bio & Info: Howard Gardiner Inc. has been serving this region for over 60 years helping retailers succeed. Primary Contact: Judy Louden
Phone: 800-527-5807
Email: jgardiner@hgardinerinc.com
Website: www.hgardinerinc.com
Address: 2100 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 1743 Dallas, TX 75207

 

Company: Heart of Texas Gallery Business Type: Custom Photo Letter Mats
Company Bio & Info: Our 3rd year of designing a product for Campers to take home to display photographs taken at Camp in a fun and unique way with a Photo Letter Mat, Personalized with the Camp Name on it. Primary Contact: Richard Wood
Phone: 325-382-4837
Email: heartoftexasgallery@yahoo.com
Website: www.heartoftexasgallery.com
Address: 809 Lakeview Dr., Coleman, TX 76834

 

Company: Herring Printing Company Business Type: Printing for Camps since 1965
Company Bio & Info: Herring Printing Company has been serving the camping industry since 1965 and has won local, state, and national awards for the quality of their work. Primary Contact: Joe Herring Jr.
Phone: 888-864-2265
Email: joe@herringprinting.com
Website: www.herringprinting.com
Address: 615 Water St Kerrville, TX 78028

Company: Hips Archery Shop Business Type: Archery Supplies
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Stan Hips
Phone: (830) 460-8592
Email:
Website:
Address: 352 Montague Bandera, TX 78003

 

Company: Instant Images

Company Bio & Info: Instant Images has been serving several of the oldest and largest camps in Texas for the past 10 years, we have expanded our capacity, we can now accept a few more camps. Schedule with us soon!
Business Type: Camp Photography
Primary Contact: Mike Jasinsky
Phone: 210-870-8401
Email: mikejasinsky@yahoo.com
Website:
Address: 25715 Green River, San Antonio, 78260

 

Company: ISA Food Brokerage

Company Bio & Info: (coming soon)

Business Type: Otis Spunkmeyer, Dole Foods, Basic American Foods, and Smuckers Uncrustables
Primary Contact: Stacy O'Neil
Phone: 800-926-1838
Email: soneil@isaaustin.com
Website: www.isaonline.net
Address: PO Box 17816 Austin, TX 78760

 

Company: Kerr County Produce Business Type: Fresh Produce and Eggs
Company Bio & Info: We're a locally owned and operated wholesale produce distributor, serving the Hill Country for 30 years. We carry a full line of the freshest fruits and vegitables in the area. Primary Contact: Wiley Rains
Phone: 800-648-0533
Email: kerrcountyproduce@yahoo.com
Website:
Address: 215 A St., Kerrville, TX 78028

 

Company: Leahy - IFP Business Type: Juices, Slush, and Ice Tea
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Gary Yarbrough
Phone: 214-642-3673
Email: gyarbrough@leahy-ifp.com
Website:
Address: 4709 SH 121 # 132-324, The Colony, TX 75056

Company: Morales Feed and Supply Business Type: Feed and Supply
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Fred Morales
Phone: 800-759-7201
Email: moralesind@hotmail.com
Website: www.moralesfeedandsupply.com
Address: 1324 Hwy 173 N, Devine, TX 78016

Company: MV Sport/Weatherproof Business Type: Apparel
Company Bio & Info: Primary Contact: Terry Amburgey
Phone: 800-367-7900
Email: terry@wpmv.com
Website: www.mvsport.com
Address: 88 Spence Street PO Box 9171 Bay Shore, NY

Company:New England Camp/Discounter Business Type: Recreational equipment
Company Bio & Info: New England Camp/Discounter is the complete source for all your camp and recreation needs. We offer outstanding values on archery, game tables, waterfront, kayaking, rescue, team sports, water safety and much more! Visit us today at www.CampExpress.com. Primary Contact: Josh Gifford
Phone: 1-888-909-8809
Email: jgifford@sportsupplygroup.com
Website: www.campexpress.com
Address: 1901 Diplomat Drive, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

 

Company: Noble Wear Ltd. Business Type: Decorated Apparel
Company Bio & Info: Noble Wear has serviced camps for over fifteen years.  We are proud to make your campers and camp staff look great! Primary Contact: Rich Oberfeld
Phone: 888-662-5398
Email: rich@noblewear.com
Website: www.noblewear.com
Address: 110 Wall St. Onamia, MN 56359

 

Company: Original Mattress Factory Business Type: mattress's, bunkbeds, covers and more
Company Bio & Info: Original Mattress since 1896, carries a complete line of mattress's bunkbeds, mattress covers, and more. Primary Contact: Peter Duncan
Phone: 800-211-7378
Email: directmattress@aol.com
Website: www.themattressfactory.com
Address: 900 E Vickery, Fort Worth, TX 76104

 

Company: Peter Emerson ~ Silversmith

Company Bio & Info: (coming soon)

Business Type: Custom camp Jewelry & charms
Primary Contact: Peter Emerson
Phone: 979-251-7747
Email: bodyoftime@pesilversmith.com
Website: www.pesilversmith.com
Address: 205 E Main, Brenham, TX 77833

Company: Signature Services Business Type: Contract Food Service
Company Bio & Info: Complete turnkey food service for all types of camps and conference centers. Primary Contact: Jeff Pence
Phone: 800-929-5519 *2045
Email: jeffp@signatureservices.com
Website: www.signatureservices.com
Address: P.O. Box 35885 Dallas, TX 75235

 

Company: Specialty Blends, Inc Business Type: Bob's Pickle Pops
Company Bio & Info: Bob's Pickle Pops is a new frozen novelty started in 2008. It is a low calorie product that is a great rehydrator in the hot summer. Kids of all ages love sour things. It is a similar to the old fashion pickle pop that Mom made in the ice tray. Primary Contact: Carey Risinger
Phone: 877-245-6682
Email: CDRISINGER@aol.com
Website: www.bobspicklepops.com
Address: 2707 Realty Rd. #108 Carrollton, TX 75006

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Company: Sysco Business Type: Food Distribution
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Hector Guerra
Phone: 210-444-3490
Email: guerra.hector@satx.sysco.com
Website:
Address: P.O. Box 18364, San Antonio, TX 78218

 

Company: Tandy Leather Factory Business Type: Leather and Leather craft supplies
Company Bio & Info: Tandy Leather Factory has the supplies you need to make your crafts program a big hit with all ages. Contact our store in Austin or San Antonio for FREE leader training & demos for campers during summer sessions. Primary Contact: Greg Kuhlmann
Phone: 800-541-2031
Email: sanantonio@leatherfactory.com
Website: www.tandyleatherfactory.com
Address: 5710 Mobud St San Antonio, TX 78238

 

Company: Terminix Business Type: Pest & Termite Control
Company Bio & Info: Offering environmentally responsible pest protection for the health and safety of your campers and staff. Primary Contact: Kyle Bond
Phone: 888-522-9574
Email: kyle@terminixabc.com
Website: http://www.terminixabc.com
Address: 419 East Lane Kerrville, TX 78028

 

Company: Texas Forest Service Business Type: Wildfire Risk Reduction Information
Company Bio & Info: Primary Contact: Jan Fulkerson
Phone: 979-220-1010
Email: jfulkerson@tfs.tamu.edu
Website: www.texasfirewise.com
Address: PO Box 1692 Wimberley, TX 78676

 

Company: The Texas Lice Squad Business Type: Professional Head Lice Removal and Pesticide-Free Products
Company Bio & Info: We are the first and only professional head lice removal service in the state of Texas.  We've been successfully treating families for 3+ years utilizing our specialized removal technique and pesticide-free products.  Results are guaranteed! Primary Contact: Penny Warner
Phone: 281-261-5423
Email: rn@texaslicesquad.com
Website: www.texaslicesquad.com
Address: 2881 Dulles Ave. Missouri City, TX 77459

 

Company: Total Recreation Products Business Type: playground equipment, splash pads, indoor rock climbing, drinking fountains, safety surfacing, etc.
Company Bio & Info: Primary Contact: Janet Sammann
Phone: 800-392-9909
Email: janet.sammanntrp@sbcglobal.ne
Website: www.gametime.com
Address: 12022 Knigge C. Road, Suite C Cypress, TX 77429

Company: Toshiba Business Solutions Business Type: Business Solutions
Company Bio & Info: (coming soon) Primary Contact: Tiffany Magness
Phone: 210-357-2600
Email: tiffany.magness@tabs.toshiba.com
Website:
Address: 10231 Katzebue, San Antonio, TX 78217

Company: Whiz Resources Business Type: Counselors, Specialists, Nurses, other staffing
Company Bio & Info: WhizResources provides camp staffing services. We supply licensed and experienced RNs, LPNs, cooks, kitchen staff, CDL drivers, facility maintenance.  We recruit US college students who lead with enthusiasm as counselors, lifeguards and program specialists in aquatics, equestrian, ROPES, arts, drama, music and all sports. Primary Contact: Rick Whisenhunt
Phone: 214-709-5559
Email: rick@whizresources.com
Website: whizresources.com
Company Email: info@whizresources.com
Address: PO Box 2991, Denton, TX 76202-2991

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