JAN NOV Newsletter

NEWS

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P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e

G e n e r a l Ma n a g e r s M e s s a g e

N ew M e mb e r s

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D i n i n g a n d S o c i a l E v e n t s

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G o l f E v e n t s

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B l a c k b u r n G o l f

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C l u b w i t h i n a c l u b

f i t n e s s

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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Dear Members, The start of a new year creates a sense of excitement and expectation for what will come in 2017. I look forward to spending many hours with each of you at the club. Under the leadership of the Board and Mr. Porter with our management team, 2016 was an exciting year of growth, progress and learning for Greystone Golf & Country Club. Efforts by numerous members and the hardworking staff led us to 880 members, first class fitness programs, a rejuvenated food and beverage program, a growing tennis program, championship level golf courses and countless tournaments and member events. The Regions Traditions Champions Tour golf tournament returns to Greystone Founders Course May 17-21, 2017. The tournament is one of the Tour’s five majors and represents a wonderful opportunity for our club. The Regions Tradition is an irreplaceable opportunity that brings prestige and pro- vides a financial impact to Greystone. Our continued member support and participation is key to retaining the tournament and contributions to Children’s of Alabama and various other Alabama charities. Our club leadership continues to strive for zero based bud- geting, financial stability and to manage the club’s expenses within our expected revenues. For instance, there was no dues enhancement in 2017. However, there is still much work left to increase our capital funds. We have many deferred mainte- nance and improvement items that we must address. The Start of the new Year

Every month, each of us make a financial investment in our club. I am now encouraging each of you to make a social invest- ment by expanding your use of the club, meeting all the new members and enjoying all the programs and events staged by our management team. The best thing you can do as a member to advance our club is to use the club often with your family, your guests and with other members and their spouses. We cannot improve without the efforts of our many volun- teer committee members. We look forward to gaining input from our five 2017 committees: Finance, Membership Market- ing & Communications, Golf, Sports & Social and Membership Engagement. Thank you to the thirty devoted members who volunteered to serve on these important committees. Finally, thank you to all 2016 committee members who helped shape Greystone for the future. In closing, I want to personally thank Terry Smith for his ex- tensive time and effort behind the scenes in 2016. In addition to leading us to arguably the best year ever at Greystone, he spent much time making sure that I was informed and ready for the challenges and opportunities we face in 2017. I encourage each of you to attend the President Dinner on Saturday, January 21st at 6:30pm, Founders Clubhouse to acknowledge his dedication. I look forward to seeing you soon.

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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

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Join a CLub Within Your CLub Members will be able to sign up for pre-planned local, regional, national and international Golf Trips. We will also organize tennis trips to events like the Family Circle, U.S. Open and possibly Wimbledon. Michael is working on an exclusive trip to Napa for Wine Club members as well. Dear Members, Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. We had a great December at the Club with several events for the members that were successful. We have so many great things planned for 2017.

Once we have a period of acquiring interest we will begin scheduling a kick off meeting and activities. Within a few months, we would like to find a Chair and Vice Chair of each club to serve for a year with the natural progression of the Vice Chair moving up the following year. The clubs are designed to be operated by the members with support from the Club for communi- cation, meeting space, etc. In January, we will finally begin Pizza Delivery to mem- bers living within the gates of Greystone with plans to ex- pand the delivery area to in- clude communities on Hugh Daniel and Brook Highland. Specific announcements will be forthcoming. We have made several improvements to Cellar 91 over the last few months, including improved service, new menu, faster ticket times and quality food. We are still not perfect, buteachvisit shouldshowmore consistency to our goal of being your first choice in dining.

Starting in January we will be offering daily Happy Hour from 5-6PM. On Fri- days & Saturdays Happy Hour will also be from 9-10PM. Wine Down Wednesdays with complimentary wine and cheese tastings and Acous- tic Friday with $5 appetizers will continue. Please let us know if you have a birthday or anniversary in your reservation so we can make it special for you and your guests. There are so many fun events lined up for January and February, but a few you do not want to miss are the President’s Dinner on Saturday, January 21st honoring Terry Smith, Comedy Night on Saturday, January 28th and the Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday, February 25th. I look forward to seeing you around the Club soon. Best regards,

Join an interest group and meet fellow members who share a common hobby. Participation is open to all mem- bers and their spouses. The mission of the clubs is to promote camaraderie among members and to enhance interest and knowledge of specific subjects. You are also welcome to start a new club! Just let our team know by contacting Chelsea Carver at ccarver@greystonecc. com. Here are the clubs we will be starting with and we encourage you to let us know if you are interested.

P H O T O G RAP H Y O U T & ABO U T B O O K C L U B CH E S S C L UB T H E AT R E G r o u p Ar t C l ub Mu s i c BA L L R O OM DANC I NG C I GAR / B O U R B O N C RA F T B E E R G R O U P F I E L D & S T R E AM MOV I E D I S C U S S I ON G R O U P

*See page 20 for more info on Greystone’s Clubs

NEW MEMBERS

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W e l c o m e

Chuck & Becky mcpherson Childeren: Alex ann Operations Manager, B.L. Harbert International, LLC

Mitchell & Cynthia Thomas Childeren: Charles & Kathylynne Chief Security Officer, Healthsouth

Danny & Kathi Wallace Retired

Keyton Elmore Student, Spain Park High School

Greg & Kaye Donnelly Childeren: Rebecca, Carver, Ryan Owner, Alabama In-Home Assistance, LLC

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to G r e y s t o n e N ew & R e t urn i ng Memb e r s

David & Tonya Below Childeren: Sawyer Owner, Restorations and Rods LLC

Bobby Boisky Retired

Bobby & Dana Thompson Retired *RETURNING MEMBER

Rusty & Mary Yeager Childeren: Victoria SVP & Chief Information Officer, HealthSouth

JR Robertson Childeren: Jason & Harper Owner, Robertson Farms

ALAN COFER President/ Owner Bama Air Systems Mechanical Contractors

FOUNDERS Sunday Brunch served every Sunday from 10:30am −2pm

New Cellar 91 Happy Hour (Tue. – Sun. starting Jan. 10) from 5-6pm & 9-10pm on Friday and Saturday. * Detailed specials to follow.

Cellar 91

Jan 2 ‒ jan 9 cellar 91 will be closed for cleaning/maintenance

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5pm - 9pm pizza only

5pm - 9pm Wine Down Wed.

5pm - 9pm 5pm - 10pm Acoustic Friday

5pm - 10pm 5pm - 9pm

Legacy

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DAILY Open for lunch, after rounds, & weekend breakfast

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Chef’s dinner Will resume on Fridays

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reystone invites all moms, daughters, sisters and girlfriends (21 and over, of course) to Girls Nigh Ou ! Specialty Appetizers • Makeup • Fragrances • Women ’ s Clothing $15.00 Wine Tasting

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RSVP by Jan. 11 online or by calling 986-5120

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Catch up with fellow members over a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a slice or two of some H eavenly Pies!

9am - 12pm

Come eat and play games with some of your favorite Superheroes! They’re Back!

1st Fagottino with Ricotta, Parmigiano cheese and sautè zucchini with saffron baciamella sauce (Italian Crepe) 2nd Maltagliati pasta with Bolognese sauce 3rd Chicken Saltimbocca with au gratin asparagus and onion soufflé 4th Chocolate soufflé with strawberry reduction

FRIDAY JANUARY 20 TH

$75++ WINE CLUB MEMBERS $85++ NON WINE CLUB MEMBERS

6:30 PM ARRIVAL , 7 PM DINNER , F OUNDERS M AIN D ININGROOM Tuscan Wine Dinner presented by Owner/Winemaker Giuseppe Sala flying in from Italy for his annual U.S. Tour.

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DINING & SOCIAL

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9am-12pm, $15.00, Founders Clubhouse A morning of special crafts awaits YOU! We will paint, make a bracelet and decorate cupcakes!

7pm-10pm, $15, Legacy Clubhouse Join us for a wine tasting, appetizers, makeup, fra- grances and clothing! (21 & Up)

$85++ Non Members/ $75++ for Wine Club Members. Tuscan Wine Dinner presented by Owner/Winemaker Giuseppe Sala flying in from Italy for his annual U.S. Tour.

6:30pm arrival, 7pm dinner, Founders Main Diningroom

6:30pm arrival, $45++, Founders Clubhouse Join us to honor 2016 Club President Terry Smith.

1-4pm, Legacy Clubhouse Catch up with fellow members over a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a slice or two of heavenly pies – no charge

6pm-7pm, Cellar 91 Complimentary beer and wine during a presentation from General Manager David Porter. Reservations required at 985-5120 or greystonecc.com.

5-9pm, Founders Main Dining Room

6:30pm, Founders Main Dining Room Adults, beat the winter blues with some great food and big laughs! Please RSVP.

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9am-12pm, $15.00, Founders Clubhouse Come play games and see your favorite superheroes in action.

5-9pm at the Founders Main Dining Room

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5pm-9pm, $55++ per person, Legacy On Friday in addition to our Chef’s Dinner, we will offer a special prix fixe menu for anyone getting an early start to their romantic weekend. On Tuesday we will offer a four course prix fixe menu with two choices for each course. Reservations for either night are required.

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5-9pm, Founders Main Dining Room

7pm, $39++ per person, Founders Clubhouse 4 Barrel Funk will perform as you enjoy Fat Tuesday cocktail specials and a Mardi Gras buffet with an assortment of New Orleans favorites. Masquerade attire encouraged.

7:30pm, Cellar 91 Join us as we watch the Oscars in Cellar 91 at 7:30pm. Red Carpet Happy Hour specials starting at 5p m.

*Reservations are encouraged by calling 986.5120 or online at greystonecc.com

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7:00 dinner 6:30 arrival Reservations required F OUNDERS M AIN D INING R OOM

Starting at 7:30pm

$45++ per person

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C HOOSE ANY OF THESE 3 NIGHTS TO COME ENJOY W ANDA ’ S F AMOUS F RIED C HICKEN & OTHER SOUTHERN SPECIALTIES !

$17.95++ PER ADULT $9.95++ PER CHILD Ages 3-12, children under 3 eat free!

RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED , BY CALLING 986.5120

F RIDA Y FEB. 10

T UESDA Y FEB. 14

$55 ++ PER PERSON

Join us Friday for an early start to your romantic weekend where we will be serving an optional prix fixe menu, designed by our Executive Chef, in addition to our regularly featured Chef’s Dinner. Reservations required at greystonecc.com

Join us Tuesday for an unforgettable experience. Four course prex fixe menu with two choices for each course Reserve a table for you and your date now at greystonecc.com!

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WINE CLUB & GLC EVENTS

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january & february 2017 EVENTS

Wine Club

JANUARY 10TH – WINE CLUB MONTHLY TASTING 6:30pm in Cellar 91

January Wine of the Month is Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon #32 on the 2016 Wine Spectator top 100wine list. Wine will be presented and available to purchase a bottle to take home. At the next tasting in February we will discuss and create tasting notes for the wine.

JANUARY 20TH - I SELVATICI WINE DINNER

G R E Y S T O N E LADIES CLUB

JANUARY 11, 2017 & FEBRUARY 8, 2017 Founders Clubhouse 9:30am to 12:00 pm 9:30AM COFFEE & SOCIAL 10:00AM PROGRAM 11:15AM LUNCH $20.00 for Lunch GLC Members Eat Free All are welcome! Sign up online at greystoneladiesclub.com or call Sierra Earle at 770-990-8965.

olf EVents

I know many are starting to plan for next year already and asking about tournament dates for 2017. The dates for next year’s majors are on the website to help you make plans without missing out on anything. Here’s a sneak peek.

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GOLF EVENTS

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grey cup championship Course tba october 28-29

Womens SEC Championship Legacy April 20-23rd

senior club championship Course tba may 27-28

junior club championship

Course tba august 7-8

Men’s Member Guest

tillie bailey invitational Course tba june 1-2

men’s club championship Course tba august 25-27

Course TBA April 26-29

regions Tradition

men’s member- member Course tba july 15-16

Women’s club championship Course tba september 28-29

founders may 15-21

BLACKBURN GOLF INSTRUCTION

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ANNUAL GOLF EVALUATION

$350 Includes:

TPI Physical Assessment Video and 3D K-Vest Swing Analysis

Equipment Evaluation Short Game Evaluation

3 Hole Course Management Evaluation Includes a written assessment for a plan of improvement in 2017.

with Brian Speakman or Liz Mattioli

H appy New Year! Greystone Performance Center offers the perfect environment to work on your golf game during the cold winter months. In an effort to develop your golf game during the cool weather, the Blackburn Golf Team has developed some new programs for the 2017 “Off Season” which are sure to make this season your best yet! Our Annual Golf Evaluation is a great way to start the new year. Much like those new year resolutions to get in shape at the gym, it requires an initial assessment to develop a training plan. Our annual golf eval- uation will develop and implement a custom coaching program for your game. This is the same approach we use with our collegiate and professional clients to improve their performance. While the weather may indicate otherwise, the 2017 Golf season is only 90 days away! We are blessed that our

At the elite level, the biggest correlation to a golfer’s world ranking is driving distanced. Similarly, the biggest correlator to handicap index is also driving distance. At the elite level there is a new statistical analysis system used to assess a golfers proficiency in scoring called strokes gained. It’s no surprise then that leaders in strokes gained off the tee are the likes of Dustin Johnson, Rory Mclroy and Bubba Watson. The two biggest contributors to driving distance are impact location & centerdness of hit and ball speed. While technique can help with improving the impaction location & centerdness of hit, ball speed is primarily based on clubspeed. Improving your clubspeed will increase your distance and theoretically lower your scoring average based on all the statiscal data we have. To help develop more speed we are offering an 8 week Speed Program. By utilizing the same over and under training principles pitching coach Tom House uses with major league

ball players and now NFL quaterbacks, we will help you increase your club speed. The program has a proven track record and candramatically help you lower your scores in 2017. Our ladies program continues to grow under Liz’s direction. To sustain that growth we are offering a Ladies weekly win- ter drop in clinic and custom- ized personalized coaching programs through the winter. To discuss any of our program please feel free to call us at the Performance Center anytime at 205-986-5152. If you haven’t visited the Performance Center please join us on Saturday January 14th when we will be hosting an open house from noon through three o’clock. We will showcase all our winter coaching programs and new Taylor Made M series drivers! We look forward to helping you with your game soon.

BLACKBURN GOLF INSTRUCTION

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january & february 2017 W i n t e r Coaching & Speed Program

8 week Coaching Program

*emphasis on increasing club head speed

$750 includes :

Initial evaluation (2hrs) - TPI assessment, speed/power assessment, equipment evaluation, and swing analysis

Speed Training (30min) - 2 sessions per week.

Golf Lessons (1hr) - 2 sessions of one-on-one training that will help you develop a plan for improvement

final evalutation - Will review your progress from the past 8 weeks.

available to begin now thru the end of february (Unavailable the week of Jan 21-28)

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TENNIS EVENTS

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W inter is here and so are the freezing temperatures. On cold mornings, please make sure to double check with the tennis shop to make sure overnight freezing temperatures haven’t made the courts unplayable. Frosty Doubles, Greystone’s own Ladies intraclub league, will start the first week of January and run through mid February. This is a fun and social league that is always a hit! We will also hold a couples doubles mixer to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The event will be limited to couples and we will have a round robin format to compete against other couples! We look forward to seeing you on the courts. Bundle up and stay warm!

Frosty Doubles (Fridays) Starting January 6th thru February

Men’s Tennis Starting January 14th

Couples Valentine’s Day Mixer Friday February 10th, 6pm

Greystone Spring Novice Tournament February 27th One day tournament designed for juniors getting into tournament play.

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Men’s Tennis We are in the process of forming men’s teams for the winter leauges. Play will begin on January 14th. Please contact a pro at 205.986.5154, if interested.

Winter Junior Programs Beginner Orange Ball Class (8 & Under) MON & WED. 4-5pm

Middle School Academy MON, WED, & THUR. 4:30-6pm

High School Academy MON, WED, & THURS 5-6:30pm

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JOIN A CLUB WITHIN YOUR CLUB

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Book We will establish a men’s, women’s and

couples group. Once enough people sign up we will form the group’s and pick a book for each to get the groups started.

Fishing and shooting sports, with many opportunities to enjoy nature.

MUSIC Enjoy singing and.or playing an instrument? Expand your knowledge and collaborate with fellow member musicans.

Photography Learn more about equipment, how to take better photos with your phone, find your passion of which genre suits you. Enjoy field trips and camaraderie with fellow members.

Art Club This group will be for those passionate about art. Members that are interested in visiting art museums as well as enjoying art classes at the club should plan to attend.

Cigars and Bourbon This group will gather for a monthly education and tasting on both cigars and bourbons.

Beer This group will get together once a month to try new micro brews. The group will tour area breweries, enjoy tastings and beer dinners.

Chess For all level players to enjoy this wonderful game with other members who share the same interest.

Movies This group will pick a movie to watch and then meet to discuss it over dinner.

Theatre This group will meet at

Out anD about Get together on a monthly basis and enjoy a day of shopping, lunch at a new local hot spot, a trip to the botanical gardens or a tour of a local vineyard

Ballroom Dancing If you enjoy ballroom dancing or want to learn we are setting up instruction and a schedule for performances.

the club for dinner before heading out to a nearby theatre production at a local theater from Red Mountain, Virginia Samford, BJCC, etc

*To Join any club please email Chelsea Carver at ccarver@greystonecc.com or complete the template found on our website at greystonecc.com.

Adults, beat the winter blues with some great food and big laughs! Two acts will be performing, but first enjoy a great dinner from Chef Alan Martin. Drink specials will be available all night. Three-course dinner begins at 6:30pm in the Founders Main Dining Room, with the first act beginning after dessert is served. Country Club Casual attire. Reservations are required, and 48-hour cancellation policy is in effect. Please RSVP by 12PM on January 26th by calling 986.5120 or registering online at greystonecc.com. January 28 founders clubhouse main diningroom S at u r day – 6:30pm –

$39.99++

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FITNESS

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“Check out all the amazing offerings & incentives we have in your very own Greystone Fitness Center!”

Elite level Sports/Rehabilitative & Massage Therapy! Greystone Fitness in conjunction with The Farm Chiropractic are now offering Elite Sports Performance Therapy with Dr. Beau Beard! The Farm provides cutting edge chiro- practic care, injury rehabilitation and sports performance, to keep you in the game, while getting you out of pain. Services available: Chiropractic adjusting, myofascial release, kinesio taping, sports rehabilitation, exercise

prescription, athlete assessment and sport specific development. Dr. Beard is available by appointment only in the Fitness Center on Tuesdays from 1pm-6pm. Please take advantage of this convenient opportunity to feel better and perform better right here at your own club! Online booking available or call the front desk 205-986-5139. January 2017 Participation Contests: · Free 60-minute deep-tissue massage to the member that attends the most group fitness classes! · Workout in the Fitness Center at least 25 times and get a 1 hour personal training session and evaluation with one of our trainers! · Whoever completes the most personal training session will receive a full evaluation and consultation with our registered dietitian valued at $150! · All month long, complimentary body composition screenings on the Inbody 570 analyzer!

Start using your Massage Gift Certificates Today! Aquire all the amazing health and wellness benefits that deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy provide! We have therapists available by appointment every day of the week via our convenient online booking or by calling the front desk 205-986-5139. Some of the regular massage benefits include: • Reduced Anxiety • Help with Digestive disorders • Fibromyalgia • Headache Relief • Insomnia related to stress • Myofascial pain syndrome • Soft tissue strains or injuries • Sports injuries • Temporomandibular joint pain

· Purchase a personal training package and you will have the option of an additional evaluation & consultation.

FOUNDED 1991 4100 Greystone Drive, DIRECTORY

Brimingham, Alabama 35242 greystonecc.com | 205.986.5120

General Manager David W. Porter, CCM dporter@greystonecc.com Membership Ashley Fuentes, CMP afuentes@greystonecc.com Catering/Events Lynette Roberts lroberts@greystonecc.com Helen Humphreys hhumphreys@greystonecc.com Controller Chris Cochrane ccochrane @greystonecc.com Tennis Kristijan Mitrovski, USPTA kmitrovski@greystonecc.com Ryen Valentine, USPTA rvalentine@greystonecc.com Director of Golf Steve Smith, PGA ssmith@greystonecc.com Golf Course Operations Jason Miller jmiller@greystonecc.com Golf Instruction & Fitting Mark Blackburn blackburngolf@greystonecc.com Executive Chef Alan Martin amartin@greystonecc.com Food and Beverage Manager Michael Edwards medwards@greystonecc.com Fitness Todd Makofski fitness@greystonecc.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Russ Hale, President Lane Milam, President-Elect Terry Smith, Chairman Jim Clayton

Janice Folmar Dale Gorham Scott Peters McRoy Sauls

Telephone DIRECTORY

Main Membership Event Planning Legacy Golf Founders Golf

986.5120 986.5146 776.3180 986.5160 986.5126 986.5215 986.5152 986.5120 986.5149 986.5145 986.5139 986.5133 986.5136

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