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<DIV>Dear Colleagues:</DIV>
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<DIV>I would like to apologize to anyone that has had difficulty contacting the Board's office staff in the past few weeks. I was out of the office for a two-month planned medical leave, and during that time, Kelli Kelly went on leave unexpectedly. </DIV>
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<DIV>With two of a staff of four on leave, LaReé Felton and Karen Berry were pitching in to answer telephone calls, and respond to emails etc. In addition, the newly elected Board Chair, Shane Haydon was called in to service to assist with policy issues.</DIV>
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<DIV>I am now (happily) back at work, and helping with all of the catch-up. If you have called or emailed Kelli or me with questions, and have not received a response, please re-send your email to <A href="mailto:debra.mchugh@state.or.us">debra.mchugh@state.or.us</A> or call me at (503) 373-1155.</DIV>
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<DIV>All best, </DIV>
<DIV>Debra Orman McHugh<BR>OBPE Executive Director<BR>503-373-1155 (direct line)</DIV></BODY></HTML>