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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk208926939"></a><a name="_Hlk213859030"></a><a name="_Hlk190859724"></a><a name="_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939">Hi Main
Street Leaders, <br>
<br>
Enjoy this week’s Round-Up. Check out the funding section for some new and updated opportunities and refresh yourself on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog for all the local examples of great Main Street work that’s been featured over the years. Have a great
rest of your week!</span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><br>
</span><br>
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">What’s inside:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:#E97132">OMS Updates:
</span>January MOM Schedule, OMS Board Institute<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:#196B24">Funding Opportunities:
</span>AARP Community Challenge (Now Open!), America 250<sup>th</sup>, Amex Small Business, National Association of Realtors<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="color:#45B0E1">Learning Opportunities:</span> Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#E97132">OMS Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><a name="_Hlk198629465"><b>January MoM Call Schedule |
</b></a></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><i>January 15<sup>th</sup></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">:
There will be <i>no</i> MOM call this week, due to the OMS Network Meeting. <o:p>
</o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><i>January
</i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">22<sup>nd</sup>:
We’ll be back on our normal schedule for Mornings on Main starting on this date. However, since we skipped Third-Thursday we’ll have a guest presenter joining us from Main Street America. Tasha Sams, Education Director at MSA will join us to talk about the
new and improved Academy on MSA’s website. With free and paid courses, there’s resources available for every member. Access Link:
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Mornings
on Main Link</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">,
Password: 760959<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Board Institute 101 |
</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">January 21,20
26, 8:30 – 10:00 am | </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J9p4gP2JQxyHkaip0hoAFg"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Registration</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">
<b> </b>OMS Board Institute is for board members who are new to Main Street or current board members who would like a refresher! You are also welcome to share the link with board member candidates. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive
a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Also, encourage any board or potential board members to register even if they can’t attend. They will get a link to the webinar and will have a 2-week window to watch. In this session,
we cover: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Overview
of the nationally recognized Main Street Approach™, <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Introduction
to the Oregon Main Street Network, and <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Grounding
in the legal duties of board members and typical roles and responsibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">Funding
Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Roundhouse Technical Assistance
Grant | </b></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://roundhousefoundation.org/grant-stories/technical-assistance-grant-tag/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Are you looking to attend a conference
or training? Looking to pick up a piece of technical equipment to accomplish your revitalization goals? Check out the Roundhouse Technical Assistance Grant specifically targeting rural heritage organizations in Oregon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>AARP Community Challenge Grants
(Closes – March 4)</b> | </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2250600-2280207-9890908-NA-01072026-LivableCommunities-F1-2026challenge-BTN-ALL-Community-&encparam=ETn%2b5BhSuJsooZogjFm2UhHdmdTUXvw46ooCk9YEm%2fw%3d"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">AARP's annual "quick-action" grant
program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Amex Shop Small Grant Program
(Closes - January 16th) </b>| </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/amex-shop-small-grant-program?utm_campaign=28821628-Amex%20Shop%20Small%20Grant&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DgPTFlzSlGibTCfIF3Duv441fpEkkL6HCTmxRMJb546Pg08jxuwdMjuxaMiHzdZiVz0BC3x3gl0cvjJzH3OMDYTKU5pYXbVupSNWyQSHqIinRb9o&_hsmi=389573989&utm_content=389573989&utm_source=hs_email"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">To help small businesses grow,
innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each
to eligible small business owners across the U.S. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>250th Grants (Closes – March
1, 2026) | </b></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/america-250-oregon-grant/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Both Oregon 250<sup>th</sup> Grants
and National Endowment for the Humanities grants to celebrate the 250<sup>th</sup> are available.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>National Association of Realtors
Placemaking Grant (Closes – Oct 15)</b> | </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://realtorparty.realtor/community-development/placemaking"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Next round opens January 2026.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">
</span>Placemaking Grants fund state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public gathering spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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Opportunities: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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Highlights Organizational Health </b>| </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/we-should-probably-update-that-setting-your-organization-up-for-a-strong-year/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465">Start the new year off right with
the checklist from Oregon Heritage’s newest blog, “We Should Probably Update That” : Setting Your Organization Up for Success in the New Year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b>Heritage Exchange Blog Tags
for Local Examples</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228">Cam Amabile,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7A – 5:30P<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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