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A year in review of our community impact
October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
GIRL SCOUT MISSION STATEMENTGirl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
GIRL SCOUT PROMISEOn my honor, I will try:To serve God and my country,To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
GIRL SCOUT LAWI will do my best to be
honest and fair,friendly and helpful,considerate and caring,courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do,
and torespect myself and others,respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place, andbe a sister to every Girl Scout.
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR AND CEO
Our Girl Scouts are doing amazing things!
These ladies are helping communities and being fearless leaders. Girl
Scouts of Black Diamond Council are changing the world.
During 2019, we saw incredible numbers regarding our leading
entrepreneur program (cookie sales), community service hours and
membership. Our goal is to continue to increase those in the upcoming
year.
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council has momentum going forward, and
it's all because of our Girl Scouts, our incredible team - and you.
Thank you for everything you have done to help build our girls into leaders
in their everyday life. Because of you, our Girl Scouts are learning life skills
to help them create their own story.
Kathryn Simmons Beth Casey
Chair, Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer
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2019 YEAR AT A GLANCE
7,605 Girl ScoutsTotal girl membership across our 61 county region.
4,063 Program AttendeesGirls and adults attended over 50 Council sponsored events.
3,250 CampersParticipated in Council and local area camps throughout the year.
More than 1 Million Boxes of CookiesGirls sold an average of 200boxes of cookies.
305 DonorsGave financially to helpgirls thrive.
25,858 hoursCommunity service performed by 6,841 girls.
5 Gold Awards EarnedThe highest Girl Scout honor earned by those impacting communities and the world around them.
3,016 AdultVolunteersAdults in service dedicated over 289,000 hours.
421 My Promise, My Faithawards were earned by Girl Scouts.
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In Girl Scouts, we empower girls to
choose their own adventures. Her
confidence soars when she earns a
new badge. She wears it on her uniform
to highlight the adventures and amazing
achievements she has made as a Girl
Scout. Badges represent earned awards
like the Girl Scout Journey Awards.
Program levels include Daisy Petals and
Leaves, as well as Girl Scout Brownie
through Ambassador Proficiency
badges, and more. Patches celebrate a
girl’s exploration and participation in the
events and activities that interest her
most.
Total Journeys Completed
1,936STEM
22% • 4,070Outdoors15% • 2,832
Entrepreneurship23% • 4,304
Life Skills40% • 7,334
AWARDS
FUN PATCHES
SOLD 23,591
Total Badges
18,540
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Entrepreneurship23% • 4,304
Outdoor programs focus on team building, outdoor skill development, problem solving, artistic inquiry and much more. With three properties across our jurisdiction, our council offered girls many ways to experience the great outdoors—from weekend troop camping trips to exciting outdoor events and, of course, summertime adventures at Day and Resident Camps.
Total Numberof Campers
3,250
CAMPAt camp, she will take on challenges big and small—whether it’s breaking
out of her comfort zone to try something new, or making her dreams a
reality. Girl Scouts lead through practicing grit, problem solving, risk taking,
and leading with empathy—all of which can be learned at camp. Whether
for a day, a week or longer, Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to
grow, explore and have fun under the guidance of caring, trained adults.
WEEKEND CAMP
764
different camps participants
502girl campers
14teen mentors
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GIRL ZONE DAY CAMP
278
different camps participants
213girl campers
65adult volunteers
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837girl campers
VOLUNTEER DRIVEN CAMPS
1,373
different camps participants100
teen mentors
17 218tagalongs
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218adult volunteers
G.I.R.L. FESTG.I.R.L. Fest offered girls the unique opportunity to discover and develop both physical and intellectual skills. 2019's camp offered amazing high-adventure outdoor activities, like zip lining, canoeing, and whitewater rafting, and offered Girl Scouts badge earning opportunities for the outdoors, and activities that supports each of the pillars: Outdoor, STEM, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship.
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TROOP 1912Since its founding in 1912, Girl Scouts has offered girls an unrivaled opportunity to
develop strong values and contribute to society as a leader, thinker and responsible
citizen. Today, Girl Scouts still remains a highly regarded organization and the leading
voice and steadfast advocate for girls. Troop 1912 is an honorary Girl Scout Troop
for adults who aspire to serve as role models and be a voice that shapes the next
generation of leaders.
Inaugural members include:
MOUNTAIN MOMMA'S
Our 2018-2019 signature Council Patch Program
celebrated the women who have played a large
role in shaping Appalachian heritage. They
have been prominent in the households, in coal
history, and have broken barriers in sports,
science, the arts, and business.
The women of Appalachia are as adaptable and
tough as the mountains. Appalachian women
are power, grace and beauty. Each month, a
Mountain Momma was highlighted and her
achievements were recognized.
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6,358
4,345 A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF JULIETTE PATCHES
2,932 GET OUTDOOR CHALLENGE PATCHES
MOUNTAINMOMMA'S PATCHES
13,249 BECAUSE OF HER PATCHES
STAFF:Becky PackBeth CaseyCindy MoffattDeb DowlerDedriell TaylorDenise Davis Emily WelchJackie LawJessica RichardsJoe WhittingtonJulie Morgado Katharina Fritzler
Kathy StorageNaomi Taylor Richard RenickRoberta RichmondSandi GreenhoweSandra BurdetteTiffany SaundersTina ChambersBOARD MEMBERS:Beth Walker Denise Workman Ginny JaskotJennifer Runyon
Jenny ParsonsJill ParsonsJuli MockKathryn SimmonsKathy BeckettLaura EllisPam FarrisFRIENDS:Althea GreenhoweAmy FleischerAngela BrownBettie WorleyBonnie Thurston
Jo Ellen Yeary Christine DavisDeb KlimekEllen Slotnick Gail CarterJane MooreJessica RayJody GouldsberryJudy GuyeKaren EagleKathy McKinleyLaura CandellLisa Layden
Meghan CappsMelanie BarryMelissa PaxtonNikki BurchettPatti AlexanderPenelope (Echo) ReardanzSally RobertsSara HarrisSarah SmithStacey FragileSusan ThompsonThanh Ashman
TROOP 1912
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Participating Girls
5,545
Boxes(per Girl)
200
Gift of Caring
Girl Scout Cookies donated to the Gift of Caring program were
delivered to men and women serving in the military, as well as their
families and veterans.
Boxes Donated
13,339
Through the Girl Scout ProductProgram, Girl Scouts learn skillsessential to success in life, while earning badges for budgeting, establishing credit, and giving back.
CookiePackages
Sold1,109,470
WHAT DO TROOPS DO WITH THEIR PROCEEDS?Sure, they’re awesomely delicious, but beyond that sweet treat,
Girl Scout Cookies are an incredible opportunity for girls to do
extraordinary things.
When you support her cookie sale, your dollars help power new,
unique, and amazing experiences for her and all of the awesome
girls who sell Girl Scout Cookies!
Whether it’s a trip she’ll never forget, a service project that will
change her community forever, or the opportunity to build a lifetime
of memories at camp, Girl Scout Cookies help make it happen!
60girls
sold 1,000+Packages of Cookies
during the Cookie Program
Compared to 11,399 in 2018.
5 SKILLS FORGIRLS
Compared to 197 in 2018.
topseller
Congratulationsto Chloe Ebert whosold a total of 3,227
packages of cookies!
The Girl Scout Cookie Activity Pin
All Girl Scouts who partici-pate in the Girl Scout Cookie
Program are eligible to earn the annual Cookie Activity Pin, which recognizes the 5 Skills learned and practiced during the 2019 cookie sale. Girls can collect a different color pin each year.
AwardsGold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, open only to girls in high school. This prestigious award challenges girls to make a sustainable impact on their communities by solving community problems. Gold Award Girl Scouts are required to provide 80 hours of community service and are eligible for select scholarships as a result of earning the Gold Award. The awards program provides these young ladies with the opportunity to be an inspiration to other girls and serve as incredible examples of what it means to be a girl.
Silver AwardThe Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award that can be earned by a Girl ScoutCadette in grades 6-8. By earning this award, girls not only strengthen their skills and abilities, they learn about their community and take action to make the world a better place! This community-based project is a minimum of 40 hours. We had 40 Silver Award
recipients reported during the 2018 membership year. Congratulations to these go-getters!
Bronze AwardThe Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award that can be earned by a Girl Scout Junior in grades 4-5. Earning this award shows that they have made a promise to help others,improve their community and become the best they can be. This community-based project is a minimum of 20 hours. We had 118 Bronze Award recipients during the 2018 membership year.
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98
Gold Awards earned, 2019Seniors/Ambassadors
Silver Awards earned, 2019 Cadettes
Bronze Awards earned, 2019 Juniors
Girl Scouting’s highest awards—the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards—are a Girl Scout’s chance to make a lasting difference in their community and in the world.
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Breanna Collins, Harrisville, WVBreanna decorated and packed "Sweet Cases." These cases are provided for children in foster care because many times they have to carry their belongings in trash bags. Breanna felt strongly about this project because
she was in the foster care system and knows how stressful and scary it is.
Makara Eick Bloomingdale, OHMakara renovated the playground at the Wayne Township Community Center to make it a fun and safe environment that kids could enjoy playing on like she did over the past years. When she chose this project, she never anticipated the amount of support and help that she would receive. People in the community teamed up with her to surpass her goal and allowed her to make the playground much nicer than she ever expected. She upgraded and painted all of the existing playground equipment that was still in good condition and tore down dilapidated pieces. She was even able to purchase two brand new pieces that allow children of all ages to enjoy.
Eleanor Mommessin, Vienna, WVEleanor's project addressed two environmental issues; natural control of a mosquito population and adding habitat for the bee and butterfly population in a wildlife refuge. Eleanor built a bat house and
planted a pollinator garden to provide new habitat for bees and butterflies. She also created educational information about the benefits of bats and pollinator gardens for the city of Vienna's website.
Lucy Thompson, Morgantown, WVLucy created an alumni database of past choir members as well as a Facebook group to reconnect alumni with their classmates and foster a dynamic and supportive community. Her goal with this project was to improve the choir program so that it could continue to offer the amazing opportunities, friendships, and personal growth that she enjoyed as a member.
Jessie Walker Morgantown, WVJessica coordinated Paws for a Cause, an animal-wellness focused event with a variety of activities for pet owners and pet lovers. She created a dog obstacle course as well as information displays regarding animal health. Jessica created elevated
feeding stands and information packets for new pet owners for Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia.
Striking GoldCongratulations to the 2019 Gold Award recipients. These young ladies
serve as an inspiration to other girls and are incredibleexamples of what it means to be a girl.
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Total Assets $ 11,902,157
Cash & short-term $ 2,806,443investments
Receivables $ 60,395
Inventories $ 141,297
Prepaid expenses & deposits $ 27,962
Land, buildings & equipment $ 6,426,014at cost, less accumulated depreciation
Long-term investments $ 2,440,046
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond CouncilStatement of Financial Position as of September 30, 2019
Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 11,902,157
Liabilities Accounts payable & $ 169,822accrued expenses
Unearned revenue $ 16,177
Mortgage payable $ 2,948,512
Custodial funds $ 48,651
Total liabilities $ 3,183,162
Net AssetsUnrestricted $ 8,539,033
Temporary restricted $ 162,329
Permanently restricted $ 17,633
Total net assets $ 8,718,995
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85% PRODUCT SALES
5% OTHER/INC. RETAIL SALES
5% CONTRIBUTIONS/GRANTS
4% PROGRAM FEES
1% UNITED WAYS
51% MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
32% GIRL PROGRAMS
8% VOLUNTEER SERVICES
6% MANAGEMENT/GENERAL
3% FUND DEVELOPMENT
Management/General
6%
VolunteerServices
8%
GirlPrograms
32%
FundDevelopment
3%
MembershipServices
51%
REVENUE CHART
EXPENSES CHART
Accounting period is October 1 , 2018 to September 30, 2019.
Other/Inc. Retail Sales
5%
ProgramFees4%
UnitedWays
1%
Contributions/Grants5%
ProductSales85%
2019
EXPENSES
2019
REVENUE
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DONORS
Diamond Circle($10,000+)Greater Kanawha Valley FoundationCecil I. Walker Charitable TrustDaywood FoundationGirl Scouts of Western PAJohn McCuskey
Platinum Circle($5,000-9,999)Antero ResourcesBB&T West Virginia FoundationJane MooreBetty KlingensmithToyota Motor North America, INC.
Gold Level($2,500-4,999)Assured PartnersBeckley Area FoundationGeorge D Hott Foundation
Girl Scouts of the USA John M Brown Family FoundationMarshall Co Giving Tree | STRIKE Contribution
Silver Circle($1,000-2,499)Kelly Castleberry IIICarter Family FoundationBeth CaseyGuy CordonierWilliam and Sharon FlaneryPam HarvitRaye KingKroger Food & DrugElaine McMillion SheldonJennifer ParsonsRoberta RichmondSusan Sharp CampbellShonk Land Company, LLCMarc & Ellen SlotnickThe Benevity Community Impact FundSusan F. ThompsonChristopher & Ann Winton
Dixie L. Yann
Black Diamond Circle($500-999)David Flannery and Kathy BeckettMarc ArnoldAllison BallardCommunity Foundation for the Ohio ValleyChristine DavisDingess-Rum PropertiesHoward Dewald /Elaine SaulinkasLaura EllisAlice FoglesongSuzanne GoralczykSandi GreenhoweDr. David and Dr. Mary HallHerscher FoundationVirginia JaskotJim LaneSallie McClaughertyBecky Pack
Thanks to donors like you, girls have been encouraged to do anything they set their sights on for more than 100 years. Through your generous contributions, our girls have had the chance to experience Girl Scouting regardless of their ability to pay. Can you imagine what an entire generation of girls could do if you continued to equip them with the knowledge they need to succeed? With your amazing support, we can’t wait to see what the next 100 years has in store!
Donations relevant to our membership year from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.13
Jessica RichardsRiviera Ladies Golf AssociationJennifer RunyonDedriell TaylorTri-State Roofing & Sheet MetalKathryn M. TuckwillerD. Stephen & Diane WalkerJohn & Jo Ellen Yeary
LeadershipCircle($250-499)Denise DavisPatti Alexander / Alexander Loan ReviewLynn AnastasEvan BuckSandra BurdetteMargaret BushLaura CandellMeghan CappsTina ChambersDeb DowlerBrad & Karen EagleElkins Rotary ClubFairmont State Foundation, Inc.Pam FarrisAmy FleischerFraternal Order of Eagles 519Give With LibertyJudy GuyeJuli Hatcher MockJill KirtlandJackie LawCindy MoffattJulie MorgadoPenelope (Echo) ReardanzRichard RenickRowland Land CompanyNancy H. RueRichard SinclairMary StanleyKathy StorageNaomi Taylor
Dr. Bonnie ThurstonDavid & Phyllis TondreauUnited Mine Workers of AmericaLois VinesMichael & Elizabeth D. WalkerJoe WhittingtonKathy WidesDenise Workman
PartnershipCircle($100-249)Stacie BolenAmazon SmilesAT&T- YourCauseMaggie BarlowLinda BeaverJennifer Bennett GrubeJaime BigleyLarry BoppMary CostelloJulie DavisDominion EnergyHelen EppsBobbie FarleyEllen FileKatharina FritzlerJane GarnettRobin GeorgeLeslie GoeCourtney GoodrichGreenbrier Motor CompanyAlthea GreenhoweRobin HildebrandSharon Hinerman-HallSara HoblitzellPatricia HodgesNatalie HugginsFrank A. Jackson, EsquireCindy JenkinsJenkins Fenstermaker, PLLCShawn KastenDebby KemmerlingTricia KingeryWickie Knight
Kim LaCountKathy & Hank LawrenceMabel LoflinMary MowrerMichael and Pamela McCownAlfred MeadEleanor NaylorNew Martinsville Moose LodgeClaire NewlinPace Analytical Services, LLCJill ParsonsJ. Lewis & Paige PaynePremier BankPutnam County BankGreg ReedAlice RieksSally RobertsT.P. & Carol SauberTiffany SaundersJohn & Katherine ShottCamden SiegristKathryn SimmonsBarbara SmithMeghan Smith-JonesEllen SpencerSzilagyi Family FoundationThe Williams CompaniesWilliam ToussaintTroop 54522United National BankJohn VeazeyShirley WalkerWalker Machinery CoKatherine WellfordLois WhealeyJuliana WilsonBettie Worley
Promise Circle($50-99)Courtney BorekB P O Elks Lodge #333Jodi BiasGrace BoxwellSara L. BoydSara Boyd
Donations relevant to our membership year from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. 14
Angela BrownBen CaslowTina ChandlerMarsha ColvinKaren CourtneyCourtney CrabtreeTegan EasterdayFirst Christian ChurchMary FloydJoyce FrameKaren HaringStaci JordanGladys LaffertyRobert & Laura LeslieLisa McDavidMarion MoirMary MoynahanJohn NashJill Osborne ToddMelissa PaxtonPleasants County BankDeena SalonBarbara Sandy-CrossEmily ShireyAndrew SnyderEvelyn SnyderCheryl StumpCatherine TallMegan TarbettAndrew (Mac) WarnerEmily WelchCraig WelchCarrie WhiteGlenn Williams
Friendship Circle($25-49)Natalie AdkinsSally AndersonAnonymousThanh AshmanMelanie BarryAmy Berner
Nikki BurchettBarbara CadyMarian ClowesMichael CrumAmy CyphertJanena DavisShannan DavisAmy DavisAmber DilloJacqueline EvansEvita FahrizaJoanne FulmerJody GouldsberryLila HayesWilliam HyattJoann JamesDeborah KlimekLisa LaydenMike LewisGeorge & Eleanor LittleLila MangusNick MaroudasM. Yvonne MayerDebbie McDowell-TateKathy McKinleyKatie McNeillKelly MetzGrethe MylesElisha OszustEarlene OwensMichelle ParsonsP.M. QuackenbushCharissa RampSara RoachSuette RobertsRonald LaneveAmber RuckerTina RushSarah SmithBrittney SobotaJoe StevensDavid and Gloria SullivanGary SummersPatricia Vincent
Donor Circle($1-24)Paul AdkinsAllison BartramThomas BellJason R. & Rachael E. BiggsStephen BouchLindsey BushGail CarterMarian R. CoxDonna CrawfordEarnest Carl Dawson Trust #1Chelsea FergusonStacey FragileLizzy FrameDeja FrazierDebra HarpoldSara HarrisAndria HathawayMonica HerndonKathie KellerAmanda LillyAmanda MartinParween MascariDeanna Matheny-BrownRobert & Jill ModlinMatthew MosleyKimberly MoyersNora MyersRosemary MyersNetwork For GoodKathleen O'ConnerJessica RayCarol RotruckSteph RuizHannah SamplesKaren SynderApril ThompsonJessica, Tony & Tonya MartinElizabeth WebsterChristina WolfordLindsay WorkmanPaulette WrightYourCause
Donations relevant to our membership year from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.15
In MemoriamIn Memory of Marvine Loving Board of Directors
In Memory of Amy Robbins Dr. David and Dr. Mary HallTroop 54522Grethe MylesJoanne FulmerDavid and Gloria SullivanMary FloydMary MoynahanJodi Bias
In Honor of Dr. Amy LeischerEllen Spencer
We are proud to receive financial support from the following United WaysUnited Way of Central WV
United Way of Harrison County
United Way of Marion County
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley
United Way of Jefferson County
United Way of Southern West Virginia
United Way of Monongalia and
Preston Counties
United Way of Gilmer, Lewis, and Upshur
United Way of Delaware
United Way of Greater Philadelphia
and Southern New Jersey
Juliette Gordon Low SocietyThe JGL Society was established in memory of our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, to thank and honor friends of Girl Scouts who choose to make us part of their legacy and a beneficiary of their estate plan.
Patti Alexander Lynn Anastas Angela BrownSusan Brown, JrSusan Brown, SrBeth CaseyCandice ElliottAshley FizerSuzanne GoralczykAmanda GouldsberryJody GouldsberryDawna ImmeleKatelyn MencerCindy Moffatt
David & Martha RaderSally RobertsLea RidenhourKat SimmonsBarbara SmithDedriell TaylorSusan ThompsonChristina WoodDianne Belk & Lawrence Calder, Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned GiftErik and Eva Andersen, Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift
OFFICERSCHAIRKathryn SimmonsAssuredPartners
FIRST VICE CHAIRJennifer RunyonAmerican Beer Co.
SECOND VICE CHAIRKathy BeckettSteptoe & Johnson, PLLC
SECRETARYJuli MockJH Records Research
TREASURERJennifer ParsonsHuntington Banks
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERBeth CaseyGirl Scouts of Black DiamondCouncil
MEMBERS AT LARGE Allison BallardDixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
Laura EllisRetired
Pam FarrisLeadership West Virginia
Lizzy FrameBowles Rice LLP
Pam HarvitThe Harvit Group
Virginia (Ginny) JaskotRetired
Parween MascariState of West Virginia
Nora Myers WVU Tech LaunchLab
Jill ParsonsChamber of Commerce of MOV
Greg ReedCornerstone Bank
Ellen SlotnickGirl Scout Alum & Volunteer
Beth WalkerSupreme Court of Appeals of WV
Carrie J. WhiteWest Virginia University
Denise WorkmanKanawha County Schools
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OFFICESCouncil Headquarters (Kanawha County)We also have home offices located in many counties throughout our 61 county jurisdiction
CAMP SITESCamp Rocky Ledges (Cabell County)Girl Zone (Kanawha County)Camp Giscowheco (Ohio County)
Tucker
Pendleton
Randolph
Webster
Braxton
Gilmer
Lewis
Upshur
Barbour
TaylorPreston
Garrett
Monongalia
Marion
Harrison
Dodd
ridge
Ritchie
Buchanan
Tazewell Bland
MercerMcDowell
Wyoming
Raleigh
Sum
mer
s
Monroe
Greenbrier
Pocahontas
Fayette
Nicholas
Mingo
Logan
BooneWayne
Cabell
Lincoln
ClayPutnam
MasonJackson
Roane
Calhoun
Kanawha
Wirt
Pleasants
Tyler
Wetzel
WoodMeigs
Athens
Noble Monroe
Belmont
Marshall
Ohio
Brooke
Hancock
Jefferson
Harrison
Morgan
Washington
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COUNCIL
NOTES
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