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12/9/77
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY FOR A KWANZA FESTIVAL ANI) FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
NECESSARY CONTRACT(S) AND/OR AGREEMENT(S) TO
IMPLEMENT THE FESTIVAL, TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 26,
1977 THROLGH JANUARY 1, 1978.
WHEREAS, the Cultural Advisory Council of Overtown,
in conjunction with the City of Miami, Office of Community Affairs,
has planned a 7 day KWANZA FESTIVAL, to be conducted December 26,
1977 through January 1, 1978, relating to Afro-American heritage;
and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Dade County passed a motion on
December 6, 1977, providing up to $15,000 in cash and "in -kind"
support for the KWANZA FESTIVAL;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
accept a grant award from Metropolitan Dade County for a KWANZA
FESTIVAL, to be conducted December 26, 1977 through January 1, 1978.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute the necessary contract(s) and agreement(s) to implement the
KWANZA FESTIVAL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15 day of DFCEMBFR
1977.
ATTEST:
"SUN';=Cr?I
FOLLOVV"
RAL H G. ONG1E, CITY CLERK c,/
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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ROBERT F. CLARK
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
MAURICE A. FERRE
MAURICE A. FERRE, MAYO R
GEORGE
CITY
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D AS TO FORM • •_ ECTNESS
. KNOX, JR.
TO RNEY
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING Or
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CITY OF ,.11AWl!. t_OR!DA
:-i6MORANDUM1
TO:
Joseph R. Grassie
City Manager
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Robert W. Parkins, Director
Office of Community Affairs
SLUiL i
December 8, 1977
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Funding for Kwanza Cultural Arts
Festival
"CES Budget, Support Documents, News
Articles
On December 3, 1976, the Cultural Advisory Council of Overtown (CACO), a
non-profit community cultural organization, sponsored a one -day celebration
of Kwanza Parade which was held in the Overtown/Culmer community. It is
estimated that approximately 10,000 persons viewed the parade/along with over
60 City/County dignitaries and other notables who watched the parade from the
official platform (showmobile).
This year CACO decided to expand the Kwanza concept to its full seven-day
observance and include five other Afro-American communities within the City
and Dade County. For that reason on July 15, 1977, at the request of CACO, our
Cultural Experiences Division submitted a grant proposal, under NFA Folk Arts
guidelines, to the National Endowment for the Arts, in the amount of $25,000.
It was the decision of the NEA to transfer the Kwanza proposal to their Expansion
Arts Division. New proposals were developed and re -submitted to NEA. We were
informed in Mid -November that funds were exhausted; therefore, none would be
available for Kwanza. They did state, however, that the project has great merit,
and a new proposal fors:; port should be forwarded next year.
Since NEA was not able to provide funds for this year's Kwanza Festival, the
promoters of this event turned to the Metropolitan Dade County Commission for
support. The Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences endorsed thc' program;
and Mr. Parker Thompson and CACO appeared before the County Commission on
December 6. The County Commission promised $15,000 in support of the project.
The City of 'Miami is being asked to appropriate $10,000 in addition to the
$14,'Y)0 in cash that is expected from the County. ($1,000 of in -kind contri-
butions will be provided by Dade County). Should the Miami Commission approve
this proposal }:y passing the necessary legislation, the $25,000 budget for the
festival (attached) will be fully funded.
The Kwanza Festival project will be administered by CACO and Cultural Experiences
Division of the City's Office of Community Affairs. Disbursement of funds and
accounting will he the responsibility of our Finance Department and Community
Affairs.
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Joseph R. Grassie
City Manager
Kwanza represents a unique opportunity for the City of Miami to support its cul-
tural minorities at the grass root and community level. We are proud that our
Cultural Experiences Division, in conjunction with the Cultural Advisory Council
of Overtown, is spearheading such a creative and educational cultural arts festival.
This festival will not only attract the Afro-American people of our area, but
will serve as a vehicle to bring the various cultures together in a meaningful way.
Further, it contains the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction.
A great deal of effort and enthusiasm has been generated in the various neighbor-
hoods in support of this project and commitments have been made by respective
communities for the success of Kwanza. I am pleased to add my support to the
project and recommend it for your approval.
Dec. 26 - Jan. 1. 1973
i•iater.ial.; and supplies
(includ3s artists supply needs: paint. plywood.
cloth. ete. for site decorations)
Decorations. table set-ups. et 2. for ::wa: ua
Fashion .;how
2erti fiea e'; for pa-tic:pan%s
Trophies for _;)a:'ticipalts
Egnipmen.t - .;o inl .;;rsfe.n fir Tan. 1st
Hotels and 1o14;in:- (visitinj, dif:nitaries. artists)
terformiTi.' Artists - Fees
...;tinted at l )'-) per j)erf')?'.ian!-::e. ;)c. foxtrri It;
artists o'Ti' f i . • 13'r
Juclith Jamison. professional dancer (.;usrian Hall)
Ca.':^nen Lundy. 1)i 1'_'cssioiial enteltainer (hwii:az. t 733.1.1)
Con: 111 Lamsi1 cet _trcrs
L)r. Judy i:ocli-: it;i. Antilropol r.is';, Fit
(for ro lnd trip air fare. Fa:l tona +o '•'ialri and return)
Facility ren6al, police security. insurance
Tra2.sportation
Track (ii,.:ree .) - 20 foot
.r3y per day plus :as
vans - one week
day
Ex 1)it;ions - Visual: :Imit.11sonian Institute. Wash.. D.C.
-Hey! Lo I: ;t .'e (I'creey)tions of inner city children)
"Th Lach Women.'
"Janes Weldon J3linso?1'
Printing
> . 000 b o4.h 11'01.; three color)
5.000 pro. rra;n flyers (varied types )
'r1a L1w:in'. I•'otion Picture Distributors. Inc.
"'flit Bin; :o Long Traveling All -;.;tare and I•;otor
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Refreshments (caterers)
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;a7_.c.•ie:> and related Expenditures
Clerk; typist ;•700 per month x 3 months
Festival. for /a1 dc':1 (yJ.1';)1 , f co..n )
(20 per day i )2 :iu 1Z',; , ;' . �)'� ;)e _' 11Ull'� seven :1 day. )
'onito '' c Official ficial Attire for Festival Identi f'icaticn
Dashikis, t..c 1 i l': lent;'; I .ri tl I sath :'or :na1.e:3 (30)
at
1)a::1:il.Ls , fail_ ten,-t;li with headwr. aps females
(30) at ;.5. 0, each
500
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250
200
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6,000
3.000
1,000
100
2,000
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100
250
125
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175
350
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2.100
2,800
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Funds i Cultural Advisory Coun..il of OvJrtown (CACO)
courtesy Ur. A. I[ernand z-Lizaso. Coordinator,
Cultural Affair:; UiviziJn• Cit./ Pa.'^h Jept. , via
National Endowment for the _1rtz (i;EA)
oud and Cont.' Lm utmlbs fol' :even days 300
702
;,25,000
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'` December January 19 i- •.. / . 11 ,, ., 1 �. • i
t(v'ania A F es I 'a c -Firsts-
Kwanza Kwanza is an African Festival of Swahili origin celebrat-
ed from Dec. 26th thru Jan. 1st. The, word Kwanza means
"first" as in first harvest or first fruits of the season. The
holiday has seven basic principles. one for each day of cele-
bration. They are: unity, self-determination, collective work
and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, crea-
tivity and faith.
Under the direction of the Cultural Advisory Council of
Overtown (C.A.C.O.), the festival as celebrated in T.1r.rni,
is an attempt for the Afro -community to reaffirm their
heritage and to share it with the community. The festival is
being co -sponsored by Dade County. P.A.C.E., the City of
Miami and the C.A.C.O. All events are free and open to
the public.
Doren Cooper, the festival coordinator. states that,
"the Kwanza Festival will aspire to promote a spirit of
unity by utilizing the total creative resources of the
community."
The festivi.I e:iII begin on Dec. 26th, at noon at Booker T.
Washington High School Auditorium with opening cere-
monies. Dec. 27th will be the Kwanri Film Festival at the
Joseph Cal Center, the 2Sth is the Kv.anzii Carnival in
Richmond Heights At 8:00 P.R1. on the 28th the Model
City Cultural Arts Center will present Artists in Residence.
The 29th will feature a Choral salute to Kwanza at Carver
Elementary in the Grove. the 30th will be a Youth Tri-
bute to Kwanza at Bunche Park in Opa Locka. At 8:00
that evening, Gusman Hall Will be host to the Kwanza
International Dance Night. sponsored by the Miami Center
and the Lowe Art Museum. The 31st is Kwanza Athletic
Tournament Day and picnic at Moore Park. Jan. 1st will
finalize the festivities with a parade and cultural festival in
Overtown at noon. Call 371-3323 and speak with
Mr. McKnight for further details.
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VOLUME 55 NUMBER 10 MIA 1II, FLORIDA, THHURSI):11', NOVE11BER 10, 1977
For the first time, a
metropolitan city and county
in the United Stales will
recognize. support and en-
dorse the celebration of a
traditional Afro-American
i African holiday The city is
Miami. county of Dade, state
of Florida The event will I e
the Kwanza Cultural Arts
Festivities and Parade to run
set en full -days from
Decemher 2rth through
,January 1. 1978
Projected outstanding
features of this festival in
elude Afro Food !tows,
highlighting culinary dishes
of Afro-Americans. Afro -
Cubans. Bahamians,
Jamaicans, Haitians.
Africans and others of African
descent i; Afro Art Exhibit:
Kwanza Film Festival:
Kwanza Athletic Tour-
nament ; artist demon-
strations of painting. textile
printing. wood carving. etc.:
+ wanza Fashion Shows;
Kwanza is Corning!
Ewanza Parade. lecturers:
and performances by the
fines( musical groups, dance
companies. drama and
theatre compares in the area
197 7 's Kwanza All -Star
Performing -Visual Artist are
Olufemi Dance TheaIre-
Ktyanza :ill -Star Dance
Company' Theatre of .Afro
Arts- Kttanza All -Star Theatre
('ompanv "N1" Ensemble.
Kwan za All -Star Drama
('ornpan'-LeBene Ensem hle-
Kuania All Star t'horale•
lliami flack Arts Workshop-
Ktcanza All -Star Artists. and
many others In addition,
invitations have been ex-
tended to the ambassadors of
African embassies in
Washington. D.C. to attend as
dignitaries
Activites will he held at
numerous sites in six different
Black communities including
parks, schools, churches. a
concert - hall. multi -purpose
civic center. and in the streets people may reinforce their
of the communities them- `fiefs and -or principles v+fide
selves Most events are free to at the same time teach and
the public illustrate something of value
Originated by the Cultural to their children. the tie•.+
Advisory Council of Overtuwa z,eneratiori Those of us wnu,
'('A('O a non-profit corn- lire parents must set truthful
n:unity cultural advocacy lind resonsible examples
organization. 1977's Kwanza K'.+anza offers us this op -
Festival represents the portur,itt bt providing a
outgrowth of a one-dat meaningful and beneficial
celebration of K.yanza held tradition to the family and the
last December in the form of a :otntnunit:- K'.tanza. in tact
K++anza Parade The parade. as recreated from the
which attracted hundreds of doctrine of Kay.aida
1'iack M:ainians and over (;(i Maulana lion Karenga T.
united dignitaries. took plave 2,1%e thanks and to make .i
in the heart of the Black p? ful noise to a meaningful
community known as Over- Intl traditional way.'.
town. or runner We extend a special in
Miami's Oyertown cont +'itation to brothers and sisters
munity is typical of mane :o help us celebrate Kwanza
inner-city communities in that this beautiful cultural arts
it is tickno'yledge its' `estival will focus on inspiring
historical significance and 3 spirit of unity, self
ur..dergning a process of self- Jeterrnination and collectne
analysis through cultural-espunsibility through an
awareness and political in- ?xpression of faith in the total
volvernent 'reative resources of the
t,Vhy a Kwanza celebration? 'ommunity i the people).
Tradition and holidays of For additional information
legacy are celebrated so that a :all 371-3323.
OUTSIDE DADE
25 CENTS
55 Years
Serving
Greater Miami
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of :••iC'i:'.i, . ade cciont,, , :r1%;211':itl.' ..rt.;., 1%)r L!oraanunit,',' :wC). :CIt.1C'.ltion
or :Z•;fin:a Principle of the Day: [iii:I1"t! ("lii:'ioja" )
:tLtivi
L:)cation: L'oo::ter T. ?•.tl:Ihin�-ton liil:'i, .; }iool. (auditorii>;::1
,!venire
Time: :oon to ii ,
Openin:: ceremonies win feature ."1ie.st ::3 ".'l:er:3/:1 ectur er :I:
`eneral topic - ":.;i:"nificaiice of ::wan:a: i.t:,' liistory
and l`ri, i:1' - al o "':.hat are the 1'enefit:; or (w:in::a for
:ifl'O-ttI eI'1.(Ylni'. " A1' 'I' )t).ri 1{ e f'iJ.n tila,y lh: .;110:.11 :t; We11
,t:I ;)(rforI:ax1:: art:, i'reientatin.7 by tlu:atre c.tl:u _,slit.
(land' coI? I ,11.1t'.,, poetry cld 1' - 1:1actI?: nt `y' a Z•:'LI1:::3.
Ct.le) r:itI en. i•'any 2. !dial:id will 1:e in:'it' d to pa.r-
tic'' ate.
Location:
Jose -ill Caleb ::ulti-Furuc;:e Center
5 ') 2 Avenue
Tine: 9:.)-) p.;:. to 1:')J n,•:r:.
:)e3cription: 1:1.11 will feature live music. an African -oriented fashion
A.i'i'-i'tttll,bLan cuiJine aIld rei'i'i'.:iineuts. Dress -
At'ric:_lI1 attire :1nd/or l3Lack Tie (men) .
2 , t c, ;''r' -- :_'ud Pay al h:w ul:a Principle of the Day.: :;l�L�'-1)i�'i'E1ii•?II".A ' O l!
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f;cti.':ity, 1.:Idi.:17,t"t Al:`l' 1'::(111!31'1',
L1.1 h'i.:.;'11I1.1:111
.10.:etlt Caleb Center
'.1;,:)c) ii;'.` :'..' Ave.
Time: is 'J a.m. to
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art work., e:.hibit by !'i•i?•i i•,laci: lli.:t,;rical. Arclhives,
Afro-American e:_l;i i.'it (.,...i t1:.;oni in .:.. ti tute ash.
). ' Communications '..;or; -::hop to L'e:.{ture area u.nd 3tate-
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wide Afro-Arlurican radio. television, nut-..'-u.et. ndrzblic reLations
pers()nalitleo. Veaturc dl.P2r:;itY ut. 1.11-1n3 re'
1 LLLIII. t. the 1).fr) e:,:perlence incIndinr docuinentaries, travel
childrenr.: olideo. others.
Activity: AFETCAri 1:11'LL.::; TEE Lecture
7.,ocntion: EuPeum oC .1cience and :pace Tr:An.;it 1.:.notarium
acd Avenue
Time:
L'escrit•tion: Lecture titd trncf.,,:: the culture ef the Yoruba tribe from Africa
t1roth:11 the (laribbean into. the flited ;;tates. Also exhibit of
Cnribbean Cruits and veutables, authentic African music and African
Art Exhibit.
Hay oC iri Le: E /Lill)
("iijimaa")
CAR:II:VAL
Location: 1:iehrond 1)13'15 nrive
'Are: 12 :ii to t.,:,)0
Description:. Variety of perforirdm: art: precentations and entertainment. Afro Food
in.:2 featurir,.: ethnic foods and bevera..)..,e.s. Performances from showmobile.
:ity entec Cor th' cultural Artc
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escri:tion: Variety of performin- arts presentations featurinc: artisto-in-reoidence.
i1ou,ity Cultural Arts Center.
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I riiicipi.e COOPERATIVE ECONOVIC1l! tljamaa')
choRAL .1AL'
%.n.ohi114 ton )::::u"rer Jr. hith rand.chooi Avenue Park
Lincoln 'rive
Tire: L oon t.) :0-) p.m.
• presentati on.1 feati area el Jul rs . area irni niter s and other
openz.ers.
5.
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Tinci Lu : !
.-ity: i 1. sn) i1.:A11:1A
:ride ‘'or.munity .1chool (V,est Vield) (site chaned. fror.i Buriche Park)
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i'42:'eril'tic11: A'wide div!'2':'lt;;' '_tt' `.rt'tri:'.iil.' arts rt:::•ciit'itlr.:41:; '1,1t(1 entertainment
trim:.aril.' l c uth I:t2:1e ii •ri',111:,, dance 111
v _ cor.li'ie , etc. ?n addition
to II'r'r::i:utt.Il and vendr!rz. artist demonstrations or paintin:, and other
art forms. Afro ,''ood etc.
i\',tivity: �;l;Aii';"t Il ait':; t.'o?dr'lI'T
Location: _ausl:::in Cultural Center. :L'r!t ,r:t::t (r(;Served}
Tine: `•:' :''.) , I" .
.'e:;c='i." tion: This event t;i11 1'..:ature performance by _?ltll'erri Dance Theatre (!•'.iami }
and ether rrc''essionaLl. r:lr ice. companies of :,ta.ture.
6 ■ 3 L -- :tli Day of i-:w.211::a l'rinc ip:i• : ('LL1.:A'1' 1V I `1 ! r:uurr,ba"
..cti'. t;,
�.ation: I :of) re ark.• j(•tj :E,i'.. 1t` ,;trcet
li:; : l.? .:oon t;i t':0) .:'.I::.
i._•.:t :'i'''ti•?n: 1:i.. event will 1.e :`nttt'rn''1 at'ter the !'1',2:;nie lanes with ,_"uest
appearances Ly 1'on:;tir aivm;yic participants . Activities will include
a variety or tray:;. and. 1'i t_.l d event:, i'eata rin :Local athletic club.:.
te_ri:. c aarnu:it,, tc•:tn:..etc!. ,ti.Jr activities will. inctl.L.de tennis.
._...,._ut1; J1. and 1'.,otb n.11 •y:: Hc:ri Lip_., re Ancoura,7ed to . rin:_
l ti _:li c is _t:;laets t:. vcr. vendors ;•ri.11 be avai l:Culc with a variety
■ 7i'I:tt:. 1 -- rt•th and Final Day oi' :: nz:a
rillcil;le: FAITH! ("imam")
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.ue'ttia:l: 1` :trade thr,;:.': ,ive t0.11 eomi:'.tulity: i'estivaL at Dorsey Park, 1701 IT.W.
1. t Avenue.
Description: arade to be Patterned :Liter rardi •:ra:: parade (New Orleans) with
t.:r:; ita:;i:- upon 'people' participation, l'ation, i.e., or(;ani::ed croups dressed
in festive costume; and In:uiin:' ' „0`,"2'Ll.l' noises/music. Festival will
be cul:::inati11L', event, very festive and decorative. Overall carnival
atr:' here with artist :.l..:I::iil::tt'ations/,::.:1ubits. merchant and vendors,
Afro .'ood I,:n:c, bttotlts, entertainment.
'lilne. .'a.rade - 1. )) s.m. -- i'e:;tivaL - .':0) p.m. or termination of parade which
ends at D �rse;r ark .
:il}'E'i Elli.. .,c:heu.il.e aunt:.; not include specific di1:nitarie: :old/or invitee: at this
time l.e:tdin,' ct,:it'itl::ati.tn from them. N(iwevt'r they include Alex 1::tley, noted
:L,.itl:ar: I,e'J:tr i;urtozi, actor; ambassadors 1' Lt'ri can embassies and others.
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Metropolitan Dade County
Council of Arts and Sciences
Room 200•1 ('outtlntuu
Florida loritla 33130
Mr. Doran Cooper
Kwanza Cultural Arts Festivities
P.O. Box 330708
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mr. Cooper:
Recognizing the richness and diversity of the
Afro-American culture the Council is pleased to endorse the
forth -coming Kwanza Cultural Arts Festivities and Parade
project originated by the Cultural Advisory Council of
Overtown. This unique festival will indeed contribute to
the cultural image of the City of Miami and Dade County as
well as the self esteem of the Black community in general.
As ;you requested we have communicated to Dade
County Mayor Stephen P. Clark and the members of the County
Commission our endorsement of the Kwanza Festival.
Thank you for approaching the Dade County Council
of Arts and Sciences and sharing your plans for this worthy
project. If we can be of further assistance please feel
free to contact us.
Parker D. Thomson
Chairman
PDT:af
cc: Mrs. Dorothy J. Fields, Chairman
l:wanza Steering Committee
Mrs. Irba McKnight, Chairman
Cultural Advisory Council of Overtown
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November 14. 1977
Mr. Dorian G. Cooper
Miami Center Locw Art Museum
1'. O. Box 330708
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mr. Cooper:
This correspondence serves as an endorsement for the
l;wanza Cultural Arts and Parade Festivities to be held
in Miami, December 2e,, 1977 through January 1, 1978.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the
Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc., I would like to
offer our congratulations and admiration to the Cultural
Advisory Council of OVertown (CACO) or undertaking an
event which we tc'c'1 will be in enlightening experience
to the general i,onomnl fu. Additionally, the community
stands to bene:-1 t from this exposure to an event :Which
holds essential spiritual Value tor those of African
origins.
We wish you much luck in your undertakings and thank you
for the opportunity to be a part of such an exciting cul-
tural event. Should you require any supportive efforts,
please tcei free to contact me.
tii ncurel q,
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T. Willard Fair
Executive Director
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