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NEW ZEALAND INDIAN CENTRAL ASSOCIATION This is the list of the recent Executive Committee meetings. Friday, 2nd April 2004 at Palmerston North Sunday, 16th November 2003 at Hamilton Saturday, 2nd August 2003 at Pukekohe Saturday,
7th June 2003 at Rotorua Saturday, 1st March 2003 at Palmerston North Saturday, 5th October 2002 at Auckland Saturday, 8th June 2002 at Hamilton Friday, 29th March 2002 at Auckland Saturday, 22nd Sept 2001 at Hamilton Saturday, 16th June 2001 at Rotorua
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Saturday, 1st March 2003. VENUE: PAVILLION HOTEL, PALMERSTON NORTH. Meeting Commenced at 1:15 p.m.
Present Members: Prithipal Singh, Ashok Darji, Ratilal Champaneri, Kishor Morarji, Nanu (Paul) C. Patel, Bhikhiben Chhana, Harshad K. Patel, Harsad Bhula, Paul Singh Bains, Balu Mistry, Ashwin Gulab, Amrit Vasan. Life Member: Maganbhai Ranchhod. Observers: Nagin G. Patel, Beant Singh Jador, Balbir Singh Bhati, Madanjit Singh Bange, Bally, Girish Patel. Welcome: NZICA Vice President Mr Ashok Darji welcomed all the members and requested to observe two minutes silence. Maganbhai Ranchhod mentioned to the meeting that two members passed away from Pukekohe namely: Makhan Singh and Morar Parshot. Host President Nanubhai(Paul) Patel welcomed the NZICA Executive members and Life members. Nanubhai expressed his views on fruitful and smooth run of today's meeting. Apologies: Ishvarbhai Rambhai, Amrut Govind, Jerambhai Dullabh, Krishnalal Pragji, Ajit S. Randhawa, Chhotubhai Sima, Jagdishbhai Natali, Dayalbhai Kesry, Harbans Singh Randhawa, Ramanbhai Ganda, Thakorbhai Parbhu, Shantiben T. Parbhu, Kantibhai Vasan, Bhukhan Parbhu, Mohan Mistry, Navtej Randhawa. NZICA President Prithipal Singh apologised for coming late. Following members came late Prithipal Singh, Paul Singh Bains. Moved by Bhikhiben Chhana / Harshadbhai K. Patel-Carried. Minutes: The Minutes of the last Executive Committee Meeting Hosted by Auckland Indian Association on Saturday the 5th of October 2002 at Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Auckland tabled and read by General Secretary Ratilal Champaneri. Corrections & Additions: The minutes were adopted as a true and accurate record of proceedings subject to the following corrections: Page-1 (Present Members/Apology/Life Member): 1. To add Harshad K. Patel and Harsad Bhula's name under present members. 2. To correct two names Under Present Members, the name should read as Parshottam Govind and Harkrishen Singh Kung. 3. To add Sarwan Singh's name under apology. 4. To add four nominations came forward to be considered as life member were Amrit Vasan, Bhulabhai Bhakta, Daulat Singh, Ukabhai Chhiba. Secret Ballot was held. Two candidates were successful namely Amrit Vasan and Bhulabhai Bhakta. Unsuccessful candidates were Daulat Singh and Ukabhai Chhiba. Page 2: 1. Item 2 second sentence should read as Ballot was held. 2. Under matters arising third sentence Historical Booklet should be omitted and last sentence word should read as unanimously. Page 7: Under final draft constitution the Motion should read as followed: " This executive meeting agree to rescind the current constitution and recommends the adoption of the new constitution to the AGM with amendments. " Moved by Harshadbhai K. Patel / Nanubhai Patel - Carried.
Matters Arising from the Minutes: (1 ) Historical Research and involvement of NZICA should be pointed out to the High Commission of India. Maganbhai Ranchhod added that should give brief summary history of NZICA to the High Commission. A. Part of General Business : Issue of current position of national annual conference was raised. Bhikhiben Chhana replied that Annual Conference will be hosted by Wellington Indian Association during Easter weekend and on behalf of Wellington Indian Association formerly apologised to all concern for any inconvenience caused. (2) Telephone Directory: Update was given by the Ashokbhai Darji that all advertiser's have paid except for Lovely India owes $180.00. (3) Duel Citizenship is been approved in principle but waiting for final bill to be passed by the Government of India. (4) Artist from India: Harshadbhai K. Patel enlightened the members on " Ram Lila live on stage " by the Artists from India sponsored By High Commission Of India at the expense of Government of India. The First program to be hosted by Auckland Indian Association in end of May 2003. If any other association are interested in hosting the show to contact Harshadbhai K. Patel-Auckland. (5) Check Point: Harsadbhai Bhula advised that Bhilad check point is closed but the same problem has occurred somewhere else in India. (6) Six page Report by High commission of India on " Bhartiya Pravasi Diwas " held in India on 9th January 2003. Harsadbhai Bhula suggested that this report to be circulated to all branch association seconded by Bhikhiben Chhana. Correspondence: The following Inward & Outward correspondences were discussed. Inward: Letter no 56 from Massey University advising the two winners names for Mahatma Gandhi prize. After brief discussion it was decided to split the prize money in halves and to be paid to the respective winners. It
was moved by Nanubhai (Paul) Patel/ Bhikhiben Chhana that inwards to
be accepted and outwards to be dispatched.-Carried. Financial Report: was presented by General Secretary. Current Financial Balance as @31.01.03
Payments for Approval:
Moved by Ashok B Darji/Paul Singh Bains - Carried. General Business: Ashok
Darji to apply for lottery grant. Ratilal Champaneri to prepare the budget for the web site. President suggested that the budget for the web site to be discussed at the AGM.
Immigration Report: The
Immigration report was presented by Ashwinbhai Gulab. Ashwinbhai Gulab
to sent relevant information on family quota sponsorship registration
to all branch Association Secretary. Historical
Booklet/ Race relation and Human rights Report: Madanjit Bange elaborated on COGS and to provide the list of organisation who can provide the funding for project like producing Historical booklet. To prepare the budget for the Historical Booklet. President and General Secretary to liase with Thakorbhai Parbhu. General Business - Continued... Paul Singh Bains from Country Section: We are doing well but we need to improve the operation of this Association by way of proper communication and feedback from all concern should be raised. Nanubhai(Paul) Patel briefed members on availability of 38 copies of Times Of India weekly paper dating back 1920 @ $250. Motion: "that NZICA should buy this copies as a historical record. " Moved by Nanubhai(Paul) Patel/ Harshad K. Patel.- Carried. Changing AGM Date: Ashok Darji enlightened members on clause of present constitution referring to AGM. Ashwinbhai Gulab pointed out the executive has power to change the date of AGM, providing of acceptable reason to change the date. Website: The General Secretary, Ratilal Champaneri briefed the Executive Committee members on NZICA website and the cost to run website of approximately $500 per year. If any business or Branch Association would like to sponsor the website to contact General Secretary and also seeking feedback from the members on website.Webpage and contents was viewed by executive memebers on that day through laptop. General Secretary also mentioned about the help he received from Tehemton Adenwalla during the preparation of the website.It was decided that NZICA to write thank you letter to Tehemton Adenwalla. Nagin G. Patel is sponsoring advertisement through the website cost of $500 for 12 months.It was suggested that NZICA to consider carefully on what should be published in website School Certificate Prize : No School certificate prize this year therefore it was discussed and decided to look into alternate way of giving prize to the students. Balubhai Mistry, Arvindbhai Dullabh and Ashokbhai Darji to look into alternate awards. General Secretary requested all present members and Branch Association to go through the report and also requested to submit any corrections, amendments prior to AGM.(by 1 st April 2003) Draft Constitution: The report on final Draft constitution was presented by Amritbhai Vasan and Magnbhai Ranchhod. Amritbhai read out the letter from Christchurch. All the points outlined in letter already had been covered in revised constitution. The following amendments/changes that were agreed to the constitution upgrade: Page 2 Clause 2.1 to read: Ässociation"means New Zealand Indian Central Association Incorporated. Page 6 Clause (i) ( c ) to read: The branch committee may decline to investigate or consider any complaint if, during enquiries being made by or on behalf of the Branch Committee, in the opinion of the Branch Committee that it is not appropriate to further investigate or consider the complaint. Page 13 Clause 8.3 to read: At least one calender month before the Annual General Meeting,and 14 clear days before any Special General Meeting,the General Secretary shall post to all Branches and Associate members written notice of the time,date and place of the meeting and of the business to be conducted at the General Meeting(including in the case of the Annual General Meeting copies of the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts). The failure for any reason of any Branch to receive such notice shall not invalidate the meeting or its proceedings. Page 15 Clause 10.1 to read: The Officers of the Association together with one representative from each of the Branches and Associate Members shall be the Association's Executive Committee,and in year following that person's last year as President the Immediate Past President. Page 18 Clause 14.7 to read: The Annual General Meeting each year shall appoint an auditor (who is a member of the New Zealand Association of Accountants) to audit the annual accounts of the Association and provide a certificate of correctness of the same,and if any such auditor is unable to act the Executive Committee shall appoint a replacement auditor.
Vote of thanks: Ashokbhai B Darji(Vice President)sincerely thanks to Central District Indian Association for providing venue and for hosting the Executive Meeting in Palmerston North. Donation of $250 given to Central District Indian Association towards the cost for hosting Executive Meeting. Central District President Nanubhai thanked everyone for coming to Palmerston North and enlightened the members on evening programme. Prithipal Singh declared the meeting closed at 6.15pm followed by the National Anthem. Ratilal Champaneri General Secretary 13/04/03 Click here to view all meetings EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Saturday, 5th October 2002. VENUE: MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRE, NEW NORTH ROAD, AUCKLAND. Meeting Commenced at 1:10 p.m. PRESENT MEMBERS: Prithipal Singh, Ashok Darji, Ratilal Champaneri, Kishor Morarji, Parshot Govind, Nanu (Paul). C. Patel, Ishvarbhai Rambhai, Chandu Daji, Ashwin Gulab, Amrat Vasan, Keshav Govind, Arvind Dullabh, Jeram Dullabh, Paul Singh Bains, Harkrishan Singh Kung, Nagin G. Patel, Pushpaben Lekinwala Life Members: Maganbhai Ranchhod, Chhotubhai Sima, Jagdishbhai Natali, Dayalbhai Kesry, Parbhubhai P. Patel, Harbans Singh Randhawa, Ramanbhai Ganda. WELCOME: Host President Parsotbhai Govind welcomed the NZICA Executive members and Life members. Parsotbhai expressed his views on fruitful and smooth run of today's meeting. NZICA President Mr Prithipal Singh welcomed all the members and requested to observe two minutes silence. Apologies: Thakorbhai Parbhu, Shantiben T. Parbhu, Piyra Singh, Srawan Singh, Amrat Patel, Balu Mistry, Mohan Mistry, Kantibhai Vasan, Bhukhan Parbhu, Shardaben Patel, Krishna Lal Pragji, Champak Patel, Parbhubhai Kanji, Ravjibhai Unka. Moved by Harbans Singh Randhawa and Seconded by Jerambhai Dullabh that apologies given be accepted. Minutes: The Minutes of the last Executive Committee Meeting Hosted by Country Section Indian Association on Saturday the 8th of June 2002 at St. Paul Methodist Church Hall, Hamilton, tabled and read by General Secretary Ratilal Champaneri. The minutes were adopted as a true and accurate record of proceedings, Moved by Jagdishbhai Natali seconded by Paul Singh Bains. Matters Arising out of Minutes President asked the members for matters arising out of the minute. Page
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5. President Mr Prithipal Singh enlightened the members on itenery of Artists from India Asia 2002. They will be arriving from India on 26th October 2002 and performing in Wellington on 19th of November 2002, It is whole day event. Life member Maganbhai Ranchhod added that the Golden Oldies celebration is also on the same day in Wellington. Grant: Wellington Indian Association have applied for $9000 through pub charity towards the expense for next AGM of NZICA. Naginbhai Patel from Wellington also enlightened members on proposed itenery and program for the delegates and their family. Bhilad check point, The NZICA to write thank you letter to MP MR. Mody. Historical booklet: NZICA have received the grant of $3000 from New Zealand Lotteries Commission towards the expense of Historical booklet. Letter from Thakorbhai Parbhu requesting for funds and budget had been read out. NZICA to give reply to Thakorbhai Parbhu and request him to prepare the budget. After brief discussion on matter the Motion was moved by Ramanbhai Ganda that, The President and General Secretary should meet the sub- committee of Historical Booklet. The sum of $2000 should be granted towards the travelling expense etc. as a progress payment. Motion was moved by Ramanbhai Ganda seconded by Jagdishbhai Natali all members were in favour of motion. Motion was carried anonymously. The Life Member Maganbhai Ranchhod suggested that to find a suitable person who is expert in writing Historical booklet and also help and recommend the committee on budget to publicised booklet. This person may be a PH.D. student and capable of writing thesis. Ashwinbhai Gulab suggested that NZICA to write a letter to Massey University and should seek guidance and help. Ramanbhai Ganda further added that there is no harm in writing a letter to all the university. Telephone Directory: Update was given by the Ashokbhai Darji that AFC Taxation and Auckland Sweets have paid and there are only two Advertiser's who have not yet paid towards their advertisement cost. Outstanding amount of $680 to be collected. The
Following Advertisers still outstanding :
The
Life member Jagdishbhai Natali moved that to write a letter
to Air India Head Office and seek the payment of $500. Motion
was seconded by Ishvarbhai Rambhai. All in favour motion
was carried anonymously.
REMITS: Nanubhai Patel raised matter from page 2, item no 3 from correspondence inward and seek the explanation. Jagdishbhai Natali suggested and mentioned to the meeting that we are spending far too long time in discussing mistakes, apologies and matter arising etc.. Paul Singh Bain's added that the minutes should be recorded more thoroughly. After a lengthy debate it was decided to try to improve on certain area, however it is a cultural problem and very little can be done except for try our best. Meeting adjourned for afternoon tea break at 3.15pm and reconvend at 3.45pm. Correspondence Inward
Correspondence : Letter
no 32 from High Commission of advising sad demise of H E
Mr. Krishan Kant the Vice President of India on 27th of July
2002. Letter
no 24 from Office of Honourable Matt Robson advising of Media
statement by Winston Peter's campaign against Immigration
Communities. Letter no 44 from Auckland Law Society advising of that the name of Thakorbhai Parbhu had been put forward for Community Service Lowyer of the year award by Auckland law society. Reply had been given to Auckland District Law Society under outward correspondence no 7. Outward
Correspondence: Life
member Mr. Harbans Singh Randhawa seek a clarification whether
the Dual Citizenship had been approved or not. In reply to
that, President Mr. Prithipal Singh responded that there
is no replay as yet but however there is a conference in
India in January 2003 and suggested that the NZICA will be
sending the representative to attend the conference. Life
member Mr. Diyalbhai Kesry pointed out to the members that
don't be too hopeful about Dual Citizenship as yet. The Prime
Minister Mr. Narsimha Rao declared 16 years ago that the
Indian People living abroad will be granted Dual Citizenship
but to date there is no result about Dual Citizenship from
Government Of India. Letter
no 10, Letter to New Zealand on Air requesting for Indian
Programme Coverage on Air. It was moved by Harsadbhai Bhula
seconded by Paul Singh Bains that inwards to be accepted
and outwards to be dispatched. All in favour. Financial
Report: SUB COMMITTEES REPORT Immigration
Report: The life member Ramanbhai Ganda suggested that we should be more emphasising on family category. In reply Ashwinbhai read out submission made to the Immigration Minister MS Dalziel on various different issues related to Immigration policies. The life member Diyalbhai Kesry suggested to seek further clarification on which universities qualification had been recognised by NZ Immigration service. Naginbhai G. Patel suggested that we should be more emphasising on Family Sponsorship and Centre of Gravities. The life member Harbans Singh Randhawa pointed out about the behaviour of local officers and employees at Immigration Offices also waiting time, delay in cues etc.. Also problem at New Delhi NZ Immigration office. The NZ Immigration offices should be giving preferences and priorities to NZ Citizen's. Mr. Randhawa also pointed out about some religious groups in Remuera charging money to bring the religious groups from abroad whilst the genuine people are facing lot of difficulties in bringing the religious groups. The life member Harkrishen Singh Kung pointed out about two to three months time taken for obtaining Visa's and receiving of Passport back from Immigration Services. Health
and Welfare Report: Ashokbhai Darji suggested that we should be obtaining more leaflets on on diets and health for Indians and circulating to our brothers and sisters Race
relation and Human rights The life member Jagdishbhai Natali pointed out about Nomination Process and about the delay in submitting nominations for QSM awards. Nagin G. Patel moved that the Life member Maganbhai Ranchhod's name should be submitted by NZICA to the NZ Government for QSM award. Motion was put forward by Naginbhai G. Patel seconded by Nanubhai Patel that " The nomination of Maganbhai Ranchhod as recommended by the Honours Committee and endorsed by the Executive Committee on 8th of July 2002 to be submited to the Government appointments of award committee. All in favour. Wider
Community Representation Womens
Forum Report AGM
REPORT Youth
Report HISTORICAL
BOOKLET The life member Diyalbhai Kesry elaborated on Historical Booklet and research made by himself, which he has gave it to Life Member Maganbhai Ranchhod. Diyalbhai have also requested to all the branch association and to the members for their help and support and to provide relevant history information which will help in producing the Historical Booklet. FINAL
DRAFT CONSTITUTION Motion: It was moved by Nanubhai Patel seconded by Harsadbhai Patel " That this executive meeting agrees that to re type the draft constitution with all corrections and amendments made to day to be re submitted at next committee meeting for final approval at AGM. Also this executive meeting agrees to rescind existing constitution and to adopt and to recommend the new proposed draft constitution subject to agreed amendments at the AGM. Motion was carried anonymously. ( 8 in favour 1 against ). GENERAL
BUSINESS To write a congratulation letter to following members, Kantibhai Vasan, Manjulaben K. Vasan and Ashok Chowdhrey for receiving QSM. Naginbhai G. Patel briefed the members on next conference and theme will be a " Family Conference ". Meeting Concluded at 8.30pm?? Click here to view all meetings EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Saturday, 8th June 2002. VENUE: ST PAUL METHODIST CHURCH, HAMILTON (Hosted by The Country Section NZ Indian Association) Meeting Commenced at 1:45 p.m. Present Members: Prithipal Singh, Ashok Darji, Ratilal Champaneri, Amrat Vasan,Ajit Singh Randhawa,Nagin G Patel, Ishvarbhai Rambhai,Arvind Dullabh,Paul Singh Bain,Krishanji Velji,Bachu Soma. Life Members: Maganbhai Ranchhod, Chhotubhai Sima,Jagdishbhai Natali,Ganges B Singh,Harbans Singh Randhawa,Harkisen Kung,Thakorbhai Parbhu,Shantiben T Parbhu and Ravji Uka. Welcome: Meeting was opened by Ratilal Champaneri(General Secretary) Host President Paul Singh Bain welcomed the NZICA Executive Committee members and Life members. Paul S Bain expressed his views on fruitful and smooth run of today's meeting. After the National Anthem,President Prithipal Singh thanks Country Section for providing facility and hosting our Executive meeting. Apologies: Kishor Morarji, Ashwin Gulab, Nanubhai (Paul) Patel, Krishna Lal Pragji, Harsadbhai Bhula, Harshadbhai K Patel, Dr Anil Kaw, Jerambhai Dullabh, Parbhubhai P Patel (L/M), Ramanbhai Ganda (L/M), Kanti Vasan (L/M), Amrut Govind, Dr.Anil Kaw, Peter Rama Moved by: Nagin G Patel/Chhotubhai Sima. Mark of Respect: Two minutes silence was observed for members who had passed away.Govindbhai Lallu(Life Member-ChCh) passaway. Minutes: The minutes of the last Executive Committee meeting was held on Friday the 29th March 2002 at Mahatma Gandhi CenterAuckland tabled and read out by Ratilal Champaneri - General Secretary. The minutes were adopted as a true and accurate record of proceedings subject to the following corrections:
Moved by Ganges B Singh/Jagdishbhai Natali Matters
Arising: 1 Artist from India: President Prithipal Singh advised the members that two group are coming in October this year. Groups call: Asha-Nagaland Dance and Classical Dance.Prithipal Singh asked all affiliated branch to register their interest with General Secretary within 2-3 weeks time. 2 Telephone
Directory: The following advertisers who have not paid
their long over due are yet.Ashok B Darji to contact them
and asked for payment. 3 Pub
Charity - Grant: Mr Prithipal Singh have obtained grant
of $3,500 from his own organisation for NZICA and money
has been spent on Desk Top Computer. We should also apply
for grant for Laptop and Overhead Projector. Correspondence: The following inward and outward correspondences were discussed. Inward Correspondence : 1 Item.-67: Bhilad Check Point: Ashok B Darji and Chhotubhai Sima asked to provide an Affidavit in regards to the actual facts they experience to support and write a letter to Mr Mody (The Gujarat Home Minister) and copy to Minister of External-Govt of India.Ravinder Singh also suggested that NRI body to be approached.The Head office situated in Delhi/Punjab and Gujarat State and copy to Mr Shashank- Head of Defence Minister. 2 Item.-8: From Unka Chhiba reference to Merit Holder's attendance and not mentioning names in Presidents welcoming speech. 3 Item.- 9: AGM Format from Paul Patel(P/North) was read. After the lengthy discussion, suggested that this letter should be circulated to all affiliated branch and we got to liaise with host branch with venue and other arrangement. Afternoon tea break took place between 3.45pm to 4.10pm. 4 Item No: 15: Ref: Historical Booklet from Thakorbhai Parbhu was read by Prithipal Singh. Minutes book of Sikh Society-Country Section to be discussed later. 5 Item No 20: Ref: Life Membership for Unka Chhiba to be discussed later. 6 Item
No: 14 Ref: Constitution from Thakorbhai Parbhu was
read. Maganbhai Ranchhod suggested that Amrit Vasan should
go and see Constitutional Lawyer and change the various
clauses. Financial Report: It was presented by the General Secretary. Current Financial Balance as @31.05.2002
Prithipal Singh clarified the payment of advertisement through Newslink-Auck (Commercial Factors Ltd) The Financial Statement as tabled was approved. Moved
by Ganges B Singh/Chhotubhai Sima Constitution Report: Amrit
Vasan - Chairman of Constitution sub committee asked all
branch members for any changes they wish to consider in new
modify constitution of NZICA. Immigration
Report: Health & Welfare
Report: Human
Rights/Race Relations: Honours
Committee Report: There was a suggestion that Maganbhai Ranchhods C.V. should be circulated to all the branches and asked if any other branches has any worthy peoples name to go through to the honours committee. Remits: Historical
Booklet Committee Report: Life
Membership: Website: General
Business: Vote
of Thanks: Paul Singh Bain thanked all the members for their help. There being no further business, Prithpal Singh declared the meeting closed at 7.15p.m., followed by the National Anthem. Ratilal
Champaneri 30/09/02 Click here to view all meetings EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Friday, 29th March 2002. VENUE: MAHATMA GANDHI CENTER, NEW NORTH ROAD, AUCKLAND Meeting Commenced at 7:35 pm. Present
Members: Life
Members: Welcome: Apologies: Moved by: Ganges B Singh/Thakorbhai Parbhu. Mark
of Respect: Minutes:
Moved by Harshad K Patel/Chhotubhai Sima. Matters
Arising: 1 Artist from India: President Prithipal Singh advised the members that The High Commission office were happy to invite the artist from India but only for one day which was not suitable to NZICA considering the cost involve. 2 Telephone
Directory: Update was given by Ashok Darji that there
are five Advertiser's who have not paid yet towards THEIR
ADVERTISEMENT COST. Outstanding amount of $1540.00 to be
collected from as below:
3 Pub Charity - Grant: General Secretary gave an update on Pub Charity Grant application. We are still waiting for favourable reply. However Mr Prithipal Singh have obtained grant of $3,500 from his own organisation. 4 Annual Sub/Affiliation Fees (Remit.7): The following branches have paid their Affiliation fees Youth Levy & Relief Fund Levy.
5 NZ Post-Community Grant: We had applied for the Community grant of $1,200 towards the postage and envelopes, but unfortunately grant had been declined. Correspondence: Inward: Financial Report: was presented by the General Secretary. Current Financial Position as @ 25.03.2002
Payments for Approval
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