ࡱ> G bjbjَ :],,,,,H,^HL#%%%%%%$PDIIpHppp #,,#p:p#\PfV,,^ Barbara Jordan Wheelchair correspondence Subject: FW: GLBT Icon Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 23:00:37 -0500 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" Hi Judy, I wanted to hear what you might think about this. Depending on your answer, I just might try and ask JPMorgan Chase if they would donate the wheelchair to GCAM..... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com [mailto:BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 12:01 PM To: RICHARD.BIELEC@chase.com; Elizabeth.Goza@chase.com Subject: GLBT Icon I discovered last week that there is an interesting item of lesbian history, stored in one of the firm's closets (how appropriate!) Beverly took the Harlingen Branch Sale core team (ten of us) to Brennan's last week, and I was her lunch partner. I asked about the days when Barbara Jordan and LadyBird came to board meetings, and she had a lot of interesting little stories. Like LadyBird - Beverly was in charge of running the slide show, so she couldn't leave the room, but at every meeting she noticed that LadyBird would quietly get up and come over to her and whisper that she was cold. Finally, Beverly bought a sweater and kept it in her office, so that whenever LadyBird got cold, she had her very own sweater!! Now, the lesbian history - Beverly mentioned that Barbara came in a wheelchair, but for some reason, she did not like to use the one she came in. So the bank kept another wheelchair that she transferred to for the board meetings. Beverly says that once in a while, she opens the closet where it is stored, and it feels like Barbara's spirit is still there. Wonder if I could talk JPMC into donating that to GCAM? PS - Other trivia - Beverly was a 19 year old college graduate. And she grew up in Midland! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: FW: GLBT Icon Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 23:11:21 -0500 From: Judy Reeves To: brandon_wolf@email.msn.com References: 1 That would be toooo fabulous for words! I cannot even imagine the thrill of being able to set eyes on that chair, let alone having the care of it! You do come up with them sometimes! On that same note, we would be more than willing to 'work' with Chase if they wanted to get a little publicity out of it too. PR never hurt anyone.... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: RE: FW: GLBT Icon Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 23:33:18 -0500 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" CC: "'Brandon James Wolf'" Well, I just might ask Beverly about that chair. The only hitch is that from what I know, when Barbara died she did not want to be known as a lesbian, even though zillions of Houston lesbians can vouch for the fact she was gay. So I don't know what the political implications of it are yet. If you have any avenues for sniffing out news about Barbara, please use them. It would great to get the okay from a friend that she would like for it to be done, after her death. Her lover is still alive, but I have idea how to contact her. Annise Parker and Kathy Hubbard knew her, and they both vouched in the Advocate that Barbara was most definitely gay. In her own book, she came close to coming out, but not quite. I wasn't sure what your reaction would be, but I think I will check with Beverly and she what she thinks. If there is interest at JPMC, then we would all probably have to meet, and discuss the sensitivities of doing something like this. And we would need to figure out how to determine if it would okay to do after Barbara's death. No easy answer that I can see, but it might be fascinating to try. I actually have half an idea GCAM could get it. To us, that's an amazing chair, but to Beverly and the bank, it's probably just another chair, but with some special memories to it. If it was more special it would not be in a closet. It could be that no one has the heart to throw it out. An offer to perserve it in a museum, especially with JPMC being the donor might be something they would really find cool. I'll let ya know!!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: Judy Reeves [mailto:troop@rainbowprod.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 11:55 PM To: brandon_wolf@email.msn.com Subject: Re: FW: GLBT Icon I hear what you're saying and 2 things come immediatel to mind. First, and most unfortunate, you are 'free game' after death-- but we don't really try to work that way. Second, it wouldn't be 'advertised' as a gay chair or having been previously owned by one etc.... What, in all liklihood, it would be is the explanation given by you/Chase/whomever would know alongside her book and other things of interest regarding her life. Queer or not she was a tremendous asset to our community and the world if only by virtue of being black and having an understanding of tolerance [or lack thereof]. Try that viewpoint on for a while and see how you feel about the chair and a glbt location......it works. Crossing my fingers ... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: RE: FW: GLBT Icon Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 21:32:42 -0500 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" I got brave and sent an email to Beverly today. But it was late in the day, and she was gone. She will probably answer Monday. I have my fingers crossed too. Perhaps she might be willing to donate it, but prefer no direct publicity of the donation. If someone mentions it in an article later, that would probably be okay. I am just reaching in the air on this. My only real concern is that there might be the issue of the firm not wanting to be the one to "expose" Barbara as a lesbian, and I think it would be kind of obvious if they donated the wheelchair to the museum. But they probably would not mind at all if a reporter saw it at an exhibit, and mentioned in an article that JPMC had donated it to the museum. That's discreet and polite, and nothing dishonest. Just a matter of what kind of focus to put on it. If we do get the go ahead to give the wheelchair, but they want to know more about Barbara, I could always ask Annise what she thinks would be polite, since she knew Barbara and definitely knew she was a lesbian. There is an Advocate that published a letter from her and Kathy, after Barbara died, and they both said publicly that Barbara was a lesbian, and the activists all knew it, but they all also agreed not to talk about it. Anyways, that's sort of the way I am thinking of trying to "enroll Beverly into my vision". If nothing else, it's been fun just daydreaming about it. I'll keep ya posted, and keep your fingers crossed ..... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: [han-net@yahoogroups.com] February 1, 1960 Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 09:49:19 -0600 From: Judy Reeves To: brandon_wolf@email.msn.com References: 1 no way to stick this under the noses of the 'wheelchair controlers' at chase, heh?? just ... uh, wondering... > Brandon Wolf wrote: > http://www.smithsonianlegacies.si.edu/objectdescription.cfm?ID=42 > Woolworth's lunch counter, Greensboro, N C, site of a 1960 civil rights sit-in > > One of the most significant protests of the civil rights movement took place at this lunch counter. On February 1, 1960, four African American students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College sat at this "whites only" lunch counter, asked to be served, and, when they were not, refused to leave. The sit-in and boycott of the store lasted six months and was the focus of national publicity. On July 25 the lunch counter was desegregated, a victory for the civil rights movement. The closing of the Greensboro Woolworth's in 1993 presented curators with the opportunity to acquire this historic artifact. After extensive negotiations with Woolworth's executives and representatives of the local community, a small piece of the lunch counter was donated to the Smithsonian. > [Woolworth's lunch counter, Greensboro, N C, site of a 1960 civil rights sit-in] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Brandon Wolf wrote: > > > > Do you mean to needle them about dragging on and on about the Boy Scouts and Augusta Golf Club? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > -----Original Message----- > From: Judy Reeves [mailto:troop@rainbowprod.com] > Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 2:25 PM > To: brandon_wolf@email.msn.com > Subject: Re: [han-net@yahoogroups.com] February 1, 1960 > > oh no no, i mean about the wheelchair someone has stuffed in a closet that ms Jordan used to use when she visited meetings. 'my how our history can get lost so easily...'kind of thing ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com wrote: > > Before I approach Elizabeth and Richard, I wanted to be sure I was really understanding your point. I think I get it, but wanted to make sure, so could you give me more of your thoughts about the connection between the lunch counter and the wheelchair? Thanks ....... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Judy Reeves on 02/03/2003 01:22:19 PM To: Brandon Wolf/JPMCHASE@CHASE Subject: Re: February 1, 1960 Well, my real point is that people don't always realize the significance of what they have until it's 'gone' so-to-speak. What Chase has is a wheelchair in case they ever need one again. It's a functioning available piece of 'equipment' for a corporation to hang on to. But the significance of it is that it is NOT just a wheelchair, it is a piece of history, something to be saved and taken care of by those who appreciate it for it's history not it's value or usefulness. Anyone can bring another wheelchair and store it in their closet--hell, I'd even try to find a replacement to be donated so they'd still have one to use. My point of sending the note attached to that email was just to sort of let you know that back in the 60's that was a counter to put a cup of coffee on...then it was the part where those 'black guys invaded our space'...NOW it is a vital piece of history and it is recognized as such. Chase has a piece of history but they just don't recognize it as such. Just the way my head spins around I guess because I know that once you no longer technically work for Chase then the chair may be out of history's reach forever.....and I reread my note and didn't mean to sound like I was being nasty to Chase, it was just a tongue-in-cheek comment. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: February 1, 1960 Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 13:31:47 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: Judy Reeves  HYPERLINK "mailto:troop@rainbowprod.com" troop@rainbowprod.com Thanks, Judy. This explains it fully. It is right in synch with what I was thinking you meant, but I wanted to be sure. And your point is totally valid. I think the same thing. I will see what I can do in the next two months. Richard and Elizabeth are pretty smart. Perhaps between the three of us, we can use our contacts and persuavsiveness to save that wheelchair. Truthfully, I sort of thought Beverly might call me at the last minute and tell me to just come and pick it up, and that no one would notice. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: RE: [han-net@yahoogroups.com] February 1, 1960 Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:44:52 -0600 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" CC: "'Brandon James Wolf'" Oh, okay, I get it now. I did ask Beverly McCaskill about the wheelchair. She is the executive vice-president who told me about it. She was one of the strongest supporters of the Pride Team over the years. She retired (at age 50) on 12-31-02. She said she couldn't give it away because it belongs to the company. Although I doubt that they ever use it. I probably blew it when I mentioned that Barbara self-closeted herself, and that JPMC should probably just give it to GCAM without any publicity. Not a good move on my part. That probably made her cautious right there. I am trying to think of another way to get it. By approaching a different executive, with a different tact. I only have two months to do it, since I will be IBM material pretty soon. I will ask my friends Elizabeth and Richard (both past Pride chairs) if they have any ideas for getting it out of the bank. I am thinking that maybe we just ask the President, Todd Maclin, if we could have it, but zip the lips on Barb's closeted nature. Who knows? In a weak moment, he might think, yeah, what the hell, we never use the thing. It seems a supreme irony that Ms. Jordan's wheelchair is now ...... IN A CLOSET!! ( ; ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: February 1, 1960 Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 15:45:38 -0600 From: Judy Reeves To: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com References: 1 you know, there is such a thing as 'permanent loan' which means they would always have that little plaque-tte which gives them credit for ownership..oh, the PR possibilities..... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: An Odd Question Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 08:53:01 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: Cheryll.D.Lovings@chase.com Hi Cheryl, Here's an odd question for you. I recall Beverly telling me once that when Barbara Jordan was on the board, there was a wheelchair in the executive offices which she used to use. I am not sure of the reason, but apparently she liked that wheelchair better than the one she brought with her. And Beverly mentioned that it was in a closet now. Do you happen to know anything about that wheelchair, and where it might be these days? I was just wondering if it was still used, or if it was stored away for emergencies, or if it was just buried in the back of a closet somewhere. Seems like a somewhat historical wheelchair, or at least from my perspective it is. Perhaps if one worked with Barbara a lot, it wouldn't seem to have quite the historical context. But knowing what an incredible woman she was, it intrigues me ....... Thanks, Brandon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Wheelchair Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 13:15:22 -0600 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" I am still working the wheelchair project at Chase. I am trying now to determine exactly where it is stored, and if it is ever used. If it is just collecting dust, I will try to encourage the president of Chase Houston to consider donating it to GCAM. Only this time, I won't say much about Barbara Jordan and her self imposed closet. I think I really blew it when I asked Beverly McCaskill a few months back. I am going to learn from that mistaken approach ....... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Appointment with Jeff Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 16:13:47 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: Elena.S.Suarez@chase.com CC: Cheryll.D.Lovings@chase.com Hi Elena, I was referred to Jeff, to speak with him about the legal implications of the firm possibly donating to a local museum a wheelchair which Barbara Jordan used for years, when she was a board member here at JPMC. I haven't spoken with anyone else yet, except Cheryll Lovings, so I don't want to give the impression that the firm is actually going to donate the wheelchair. Cheryll suggested that it would probably be best for me to approach Jeff first, before talking with anyone else. Beverly McCaskill first told me about the wheelchair, and then I followed up with Cheryll, who confirmed that it is safely stored in a bank closet, but never used. The real point to me is that the wheelchair is a historical item, because Barbara was such an amazing person in history, and it would be sad if someday it were just discarded because no one realized the historic value of it. I have a couple of ideas about possibly getting it into a local museum for safekeeping, rather than just keeping it stored in a closet. Jeff may not remember my name, but I am pretty sure he knows my face. I would really appreciate if you could get me onto his calendar for say 10-15, sometime in the next week or two. Many thanks, Brandon ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: A Stroke of Good Luck Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 18:36:39 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: troop@rainbowprod.com Judy, I just finished talking with Algenita Scott Davis, who is a senior vice-president here at JPMC. She and I have been buds for years, and I called to get her advice about the Jordan wheelchair. I was pretty sure we would not be able to get for GCAM because of the gay connection, but I wanted to try to get it to safety into a Black museum, and Algenita is very active in the efforts to preserve Houston's Black history. She was one of the primary movers and shakers behind In The Name of Old Colored High (which is actually a video and I now OWN a copy thanks to Algenita). Well, as it turns out Algenita was hired by a local tv station to do the commentary for Barbara's televised funeral service years ago. And Algenita was in contact with the Jordan family concerning a lot of the local plans for the funeral and the Austin burial. She said that Barbara's family knew Barbara's lover Nancy, and they adored her, and they were determined to include her in all the ceremonies. At one point, Nancy was even identified by a speaker, and condolences were offered to Nancy. Algenita said that the appropriate person for the firm to contact would be Rosemary McGoohan (sp?), Barbara's sister who lives here in Houston. Algenita said she would be happy to be a liason between the firm and Rosemary, and that she didn't think Rosemary would have any problems with the wheelchair going to GCAM. I mentioned to Algenita that even if GCAM doesn't get it, I want to see that wheelchair rescued for history's sake, and Algenita said that TSU has a Jordan collection, and she would see that TSU got the chair if the GCAM angle doesn't work out. So, I just wanted to let you know the good news, and keep your fingers crossed. We may be able to pull this off for GCAM after all! Brandon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: A Stroke of Good Luck Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2003 23:39:29 -0600 From: Judy Reeves  HYPERLINK "mailto:troop@rainbowprod.com" troop@rainbowprod.com To: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com References: 1 I am absolutely SPEECHLESS...let me digest some of this as a real possibility before I can even comment on it! Is there no END to your connections?????? What a wonderful story--and a wonderful person your vp friend must be. [hehe, just had a thought...who better to 'induct' the chair into gcam should that come to pass than Algenita Scott Davis with all the world watching--and maybe a sister and a lover standing by....i'm getting carried away, I know. But even gcam secretary's can dream!] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: A Stroke of Good Luck Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2003 23:45:36 -0600 From: Judy Reeves To: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com References: 1 fyil...sister is Rosemary McGowan [hehe my ex] and there was/is another sister as well  HYPERLINK http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/page1/96/01/18/jordannu.html http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/page1/96/01/18/jordannu.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Another Stroke of Even Better Luck Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 12:40:02 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: Judy Reeves I have to admit that my jaw dropped last night when I was chatting with Algenita! You and I sure make a good team, because I would not have continued to pursue this, if you had not shown the interest that you have. I had mistakenly assumed that both the firm and the Jordan family would balk at the idea, but now I think there is well over a 50% possibility that GCAM may end up with the Jordan wheelchair! It is often difficult to realize the effect of 25 years of building and nurturing relationships. I have never seen myself as a "leader". Just doesn't fit my personality or background. But I have always been immensely attracted to strong people who are leaders, and over the years I have cultivated friendships with many of leaders here at JPMC. Ironically, many of these friendships came about as a result of my involvement with the PRIDE Team. Which is pretty nice to think about, considering that there was a day when being gay and being open was career death in a large company. Algenita took a real liking to me about five years ago, when we met through the PRIDE Team. I brought John Kellett downtown to speak with her about the possibilities of JPMC helping finance a glbt retirement community (which unfortunately never has taken off as a local concept). She told me about the efforts to "recover" a black cemetary on Washington called Olivewood, which was very old (slave families) and totally overgrown. I spent a Saturday helping a crew organized by Algenita and Rev. Lawson. It was a fascinating experience, and we came to be good friends, working side by side, chopping away overgrowth, and uncovering gravestones. When I realized her involvement with In the Name of Old Colored High, it dawned on me that she would know a Black museum that would like the wheelchair, because I was already thinking GCAM wouldn't have a chance. And that was really why I called her. I was going to ask her to help lobby for GCAM, but I honestly thought it was a slim chance. But you just never know, do you? My conversation with her last night changed the whole picture. It seems like magic when all the pieces start to drop into place like this. My conversation today with Jeff Reitman went extremely well. He is the bank's senior legal counsel. I explained what the issue was, and he thought it was a great idea. I asked if he had any reservations about the gay connection, and he said no, not at all. He has quite aware that Barbara was gay. He commended me for taking the initiative to rescue the wheelchair from oblivion and possible destruction. He talked about how blown away he was when he first heard her speak at the Democratic convention, and then mentioned that whenever she came to the JPMC board meetings, he was always invited to the luncheons, because he is the senior counsel, and he ALWAYS managed to position himself right next to her or as close to her as possible, because he wanted to hear what she was talking about with her lunch partners. Jeff ended went so far as to offer that this is a case where the firm doesn't necessarily have to "stand on principle". I asked him what that meant, and he said that meant that GCAM could still get the wheelchair even if the Jordan family wasn't wild about the idea. He sort of smiled and said, "It's our wheelchair." But he also felt that it would be better if the family did agree, and he told me to run with the project, and get with Algenita, since she offered to be the liason to Rosemary McGowen. He felt Rosemary would be the appropriate person to contact. Algenita told me that Barbara's other sister passed away recently. At this point, here's my idea for a game plan, which I pray ends in a slam dunk for GCAM. Before I approach Algenita about contacting Rosemary, I think it would help if Algenita has a bit more info to pass along to Rosemary. The first would be info about GCAM, and here is where I would like to pass the ball to you. I can tell Algenita that you will contact her, if that is okay with you. If you would ask Algenita for an appointment (by the way, her administrative assistant Noel Bocado is gay), and then come down and visit with her, I think that would be a big plus. I know you are very good at marketing GCAM. If you want me to help connect you with Noel, I will be glad to do that. I will also come to any meeting you have with Algenita, but I kind of think it might be better if you just soled it, and made it a girl thing, and established more of an independant presence with Algenita about GCAM. The second thing I am going to do, at Jeff's direction, is schedule an appointment (for me) with my bud Yolanda Londano, who is head of community affairs for JPMC Houston. Jeff said that the "protocol" for donating the chair is totally up to Yolanda, and so I can work that out with her on a parallel track as you getting with Algenita. Then once Algenita knows more about GCAM and the proposed protocol, I will ask her to contact Rosemary. That could make it easier to sell the idea, if Algenita has all the facts up front. So, let me know what you think, and if you are cool with coming over and talking with Algenita, I will give you her phone # and or Noel's number, so you can set up an appointment. By the way, here is a photo of the Norman Rockwell picture that hangs behind Algenita's desk. It's a refreshing change from the usual watercolors that usually hang on the walls behind senior managers desks. Thanks, Brandon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: Another Stroke of Even Better Luck Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2003 15:44:57 -0600 From: Judy Reeves To: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com References: 1 BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com wrote: > I have to admit that my jaw dropped last night when I was chatting with Algenita! You and I sure make a good team, because I would not have continued to pursue this, if you had not shown the interest that you have. I had mistakenly assumed that both the firm and the Jordan family would balk at the idea, but now I think there is well over a 50% possibility that GCAM may end up with the Jordan wheelchair! > I think what sets both of us apart from a large part of the world is that what we're saving or trying to save is HISTORY. Not g or l or b or t history but 'our' history--the history that belongs to the world. The Jordan wheelchair is one of those big challenges that get your attention. Think how long it's been sitting there without a single thought from anyone. Think how close it came to disappearing because once you 'transfer' over to IBM you'll become occupied with things again and that closet may never have been opened. IF, because of our efforts, gcam is rewarded with the chair then I will marvel at the foresight of it's owners. But if it ends up at TSU it's still 'saved' and that's the important part. > It is often difficult to realize the effect of 25 years of building and nurturing relationships. I have never seen myself as a "leader". Just doesn't fit my personality or background. But I have always been immensely attracted to strong people who are leaders, and over the years I have cultivated friendships with many of leaders here at JPMC. Ironically, many of these friendships came about as a result of my involvement with the PRIDE Team. Which is pretty nice to think about, considering that there was a day when being gay and being open was career death in a large company. > The plain simple truth is...you DO have the make up of a leader, you just don't recognize it. It's just like being cruised at a bar or in Juarez...your cousin had to point it out to you-- or noticed more than you did. We rarely see in ourselves what others see easily. I would never quote claytie but--relax and enjoy it. > Algenita took a real liking to me about five years ago, when we met through the PRIDE Team. I brought John Kellett downtown to speak with her about the possibilities of JPMC helping finance a glbt retirement community (which unfortunately never has taken off as a local concept). She told me about the efforts to "recover" a black cemetary on Washington called Olivewood, which was very old (slave families) and totally overgrown. I spent a Saturday helping a crew organized by Algenita and Rev. Lawson. It was a fascinating experience, and we came to be good friends, working side by side, chopping away overgrowth, and uncovering gravestones. > Well, we all know that nothing will bring people together faster than a common cause... Algenita sounds like a Brandon mirror--cares about the world and it's history. Not surprising y'all are 'drawn' to each other. > When I realized her involvement with In the Name of Old Colored High, it dawned on me that she would know a Black museum that would like the wheelchair, because I was already thinking GCAM wouldn't have a chance. And that was really why I called her. I was going to ask her to help lobby for GCAM, but I honestly thought it was a slim chance. But you just never know, do you? My conversation with her last night changed the whole picture. It seems like magic when all the pieces start to drop into place like this. > The world is full of surprises for sure! > My conversation today with Jeff Reitman went extremely well. He is the bank's senior legal counsel. I explained what the issue was, and he thought it was a great idea. I asked if he had any reservations about the gay connection, and he said no, not at all. He has quite aware that Barbara was gay. He commended me for taking the initiative to rescue the wheelchair from oblivion and possible destruction. He talked about how blown away he was when he first heard her speak at the Democratic convention, and then mentioned that whenever she came to the JPMC board meetings, he was always invited to the luncheons, because he is the senior counsel, and he ALWAYS managed to position himself right next to her or as close to her as possible, because he wanted to hear what she was talking about with her lunch partners. > I like the way he thinks [and acts]! > Jeff ended went so far as to offer that this is a case where the firm doesn't necessarily have to "stand on principle". I asked him what that meant, and he said that meant that GCAM could still get the wheelchair even if the Jordan family wasn't wild about the idea. He sort of smiled and said, "It's our wheelchair." But he also felt that it would be better if the family did agree, and he told me to run with the project, and get with Algenita, since she offered to be the liason to Rosemary McGowen. He felt Rosemary would be the appropriate person to contact. Algenita told me that Barbara's other sister passed away recently. > I REALLY like the way he thinks...but truly, the way this seems to be coming together, I don't think it would ever come to something like that--even in jest. It's just time for gcam to make a couple of marks and that chair is going to be one of the big ones...not just for gcam acquisition lists but more for the bigger picture--getting people to take notice, to realize that there's good reason to watch us, to watch out for us, even to put $$ into our coffers because what we're doing is not only RIGHT but NECESSARY for the world. The world would look like a great huge patchwork quilt with a hole in it if there were no glbt history in it. > At this point, here's my idea for a game plan, which I pray ends in a slam dunk for GCAM. Before I approach Algenita about contacting Rosemary, I think it would help if Algenita has a bit more info to pass along to Rosemary. The first would be info about GCAM, and here is where I would like to pass the ball to you. I can tell Algenita that you will contact her, if that is okay with you. If you would ask Algenita for an appointment (by the way, her administrative assistant Noel Bocado is gay), and then come down and visit with her, I think that would be a big plus. I know you are very good at marketing GCAM. If you want me to help connect you with Noel, I will be glad to do that. I will also come to any meeting you have with Algenita, but I kind of think it might be better if you just soled it, and made it a girl thing, and established more of an independant presence with Algenita about GCAM. > Honey, I couldn't market anything if it had a solid gold core--but I am more than willing to meet this extraordinary woman under any circumstances. [You don't think I'd embarrass the community?] Would it not be better for her to call me when she has a few minutes rather than me disturbing her? I have always hesitated to call people at work for any reason because you never know what their schedule is. You could give me her number and also give her mine if you want. No problem.... > The second thing I am going to do, at Jeff's direction, is schedule an appointment (for me) with my bud Yolanda Londano, who is head of community affairs for JPMC Houston. Jeff said that the "protocol" for donating the chair is totally up to Yolanda, and so I can work that out with her on a parallel track as you getting with Algenita. Then once Algenita knows more about GCAM and the proposed protocol, I will ask her to contact Rosemary. That could make it easier to sell the idea, if Algenita has all the facts up front. > Sounds like a deal to me. Let's DO IT! > So, let me know what you think, and if you are cool with coming over and talking with Algenita, I will give you her phone # and or Noel's number, so you can set up an appointment. By the way, here is a photo of the Norman Rockwell picture that hangs behind Algenita's desk. It's a refreshing change from the usual watercolors that usually hang on the walls behind senior managers desks. > I'll wait for the number and give her a call. Unfortunately, the photo didn't make it so I'll just have to come see it in person. > Thanks, > Brandon No....thank YOU. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: Another Stroke of Even Better Luck Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 17:00:46 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: Judy Reeves Well, thanks for the nice compliments. I think you are right that people often don't see in themselves what others do. And maybe that's a good thing! Keeps us humble and productive. I don't think for a moment that you would embarrass the community. You did a wonderful job handling the PRIDE Team when we visited GCAM a couple years ago, and I have full confidence that you could market GCAM very productively to Algineta. One very important lesson that I have learned in all these years at JPMC, and I learn it more and more with each day is that there is absolutely NOTHING that has the impact of a face to face meeting with someone. That's a commonly accepted factoid, and especially managers who communicate well appreciate the truth of it. I think it's just human nature we always work more closely with people we have actually met. So I think a face to face between you and Algenita would yield beneficial results, possibly even beyond the wheelchair project. I will notify Algenita that you are going to set up an appointment through her assistant Noel Boado. That's probably the quickest and easiest way to handle it. Noel is family, and I just called and told him to treat you right! But I forgot to give him your name, so if you want to mention mine that is okay. He sometimes sounds like he is in a big hurry, but don't let that put you off. He should be able to get you all fixed up. His number is 713-216-4993. Just for the record, it will be Algenita Scott Davis whom you will be meeting with. She is a senior vice president in the community affairs division of retail banking. As a senior vice president, she is WAY up there. Only an executive vice president can trump her, so she's definitely got clout and power. Not that I am trying to impress you. Just that this means that she is in the top level of management, and that means she can make things happen that most other employees couldn't make happen easily. That title isn't given out very liberally. (Her phone is (713) 216-4057, just in case it doesn't work through Noel for any reason.) She's also very down to earth, has a passion for human rights and history, and a devilish sense of humor. She once told me that if Christ were around today, and had been killed, 2000 years from now people would be wearing little electric chairs hanging on chains around their necks. ( ; I posted the pic from her office on the web. Maybe this will work. It might give you some advance insight into Algenita's mind.  HYPERLINK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/han http://groups.yahoo.com/group/han net/files/Brandon/problem_l.jpg Once you get an appointment set up, if you'd like to do lunch, let me know, and we can plan to meet if it's around that time of day. But don't worry about that. We could just meet for a few minutes afterwards if it works out. I am in the process now of getting an appointment with Yolanda Londano to talk about the protocol angle. (She is the same person I am going to probably provide as the HMH contact.) I am out Friday and Monday (LUEY buffer zone), but am hoping to meet with her next week. All for now.......... Brandon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 17:35:52 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: Algenita.Davis@chase.com CC: JEFF.REITMAN@chase.com, Cheryll.D.Lovings@chase.com, Noel.Boado@chase.com, Frank.York@chase.com Hi Algenita, Thank you very much for taking the time to discuss the Barbara Jordan wheelchair (purchased by JPMC for her use at board meetings during her tenure on the JPMC Board of Directors) with me last night. I appreciate that you too share a concern that this is a 'piece of history' and that if it remains in a storage closet here at JPMC Houston, one day it might be discarded without any concern for its historical significance. I was also very encouraged to hear that Barbara became more comfortable with her sexual orientation before her untimely death, and that her family was very supportive of Barbara, and cared very deeply for her longtime companion Nancy Earl. I talked with Jeff Reitman this morning, and he feels it would be appropriate, and important, for the firm to donate this historical item to a local museum. I appreciate that you have offered to serve as a liason with Barbara's sister, Rosemary McGowen, asking for the family's permission to donate the item. Jeff indicated that the family's 'approval' isn't absolutely necessary to donate the item, but I think we would all agree that it would be the courteous thing to do. The Gulf Coast Archives of GLBT History ( http://www.gcam.org/ ) has already indicated that they would consider the acquistion of this wheelchair to be a real jewel in their collection of gay and lesbian history. Not just because of Barbara's sexual orientation, but because of her incredible accomplishments. I am in touch with Judy Reeves, the chief curator for GCAM, and she will be contacting Noel to set up a time for her to come to your office and explain more about GCAM, their history and their mission. I thought perhaps you might want more info on GCAM before contacting Rosemary. Jeff also suggested that I contact Yolanda Londano, to discuss the 'protocol' of making such a donation from the firm to a local museum, and I am in the process of setting up an appointment with her in the coming week. I will brief you on the results of that meeting, as I thinking that is additional information that you might wish to have before contacting Rosemary. (Jeff also suggested that probably we would want to include the firm's PRIDE Team in any plans for formally presenting the wheelchair to the museum.) As we discussed last night, if for any reason things don't work out for donating the wheelchair to GCAM, then TSU will be approached about adding this to their Barbara Jordan collection. Thanks very much, Brandon ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Embedded Elizabeth Goza image moved 03/06/2003 05:38 PM to file: (Embedded image moved to file: pic12239.pcx) pic29465.pcx) Operating Change and Implementation Management 713-216-5574 Fax Number: 713-216-8555 To: Brandon Wolf/JPMCHASE@CHASE cc: Frank York/JPMCHASE@CHASE Subject: Re: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" (Document link: Brandon Wolf) Maybe if we had a GCAM exhibit in June, we could have a ceremony with the presentation of the wheelchair as one of our events. What do you think? E. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 18:05:51 -0600 From: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com To: Elizabeth.Goza@chase.com CC: Frank.York@chase.com, RICHARD.BIELEC@chase.com, troop@rainbowprod.com WOW! I have to admit I am still a bit in shock that we just might be able to do this. Algenita felt very confident last night when we chatted, that Barbara's sister would not have a problem with the donation. I just finished talking with Yolanda Londono, and she is very comfortable with the donation. In fact, she is going to have her assistant get with Cheryll Lovings tomorrow and rescue the wheelchair, and get into a safe place in the community affairs office. I suggested that we leave our options open, and after Algenita talks with Rosemary McGowen, then we can talk about the level of 'protocol' for transferring it to GCAM, if that ends up becoming a reality. The family might be willing to have the donation made, but might want a low key transfer. And I am cool with that. This IS Houston, Texas, and I certainly wouldn't want the family to be uncomfortable. Just depends on where they are at in the whole acceptance thing. Bottom line, if we can get that wheelchair into GCAM, we will have accomplished something impressive, and it sure would be wonderful to have this way to "claim" Barbara for our community. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:21:19 -0600 From: Frank.York@chase.com To: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com CC: Elizabeth.Goza@chase.com, RICHARD.BIELEC@chase.com, troop@rainbowprod.com This is great! After we find out about the comfort level, maybe this would be an event to partner with UJIMA during PRIDE Month. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:31:31 -0600 From: Frank.York@chase.com To: BRANDON.WOLF@jpmchase.com CC: Elizabeth.Goza@chase.com, RICHARD.BIELEC@chase.com, troop@rainbowprod.com And actually, we could also partner with WIN because they helped with the Barbara Jordan Speech Tournament this year. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: FW: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 23:30:08 -0600 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "Judy Reeves" I don't think you saw a later email from Richard Bielec, suggesting we look for a pic of Barbara IN the chair at a Board Meeting. I will start working with Yolanda on that one next week. If needed, would a GCAM volunteer be available to come down to JPMC to do research? The situation might be that there are stacks and boxes of old pictures, but no one will have the time to research them, looking for such a picture. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Judy Reeves on 03/07/2003 12:17:07 AM To: Brandon Wolf/JPMCHASE@CHASE cc: Subject: Re: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" If YOU'RE in shock...think what I must be in!!!! and btw dear, her name is Rosemary McGowan--with an A not an E. Y'all think of everything---it never occured to me it wasn't in a 'secure space' but it makes sense since no one really 'cares' about it anymore. ahhh....protocol...we've come into the world...not a word just everyone has to concern themselves with-- as she ROFandchokesfromLOL As wonderful as this all sounds--I'm driving 'me' nuts saying, 'don't get excited' 'it may not happen' 'just don't count on it' over and over again! This is even more exciting than the thought of the holocaust exhibit--in my opinion that is. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: RE: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 00:10:11 -0600 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" You are wish not to get overly excited. I am doing the same thing. Despite the obvious glamour of an exhibit and a presentation of the wheelchair, I am basically hoping we can just convince Rosemary to give her blessing to the bank giving it to GCAM. The rest is gravy. If we get it, we get it. If not, we still have the most important element. Yolanda's decision to rescue it probably reveals why she is a senior vp. She really is good at thinking of everything, and has real sensitivity to things around her. And with public events and community relations, every little thing is important, because the slightest gap can cause big problems, if handled badly. She even asked if the firm should fix the chair up, or leave as is when it is located. I suggested we leave the scratches and nicks from it being tossed into a bank car's trunk, and she said, yes, that sounded right to her too. Protocol sounds like a fancy word, but it covers a lot. And with community things like this, the key element is to try to make every one involved feel good about it, and to literally choreograph everything. I have seen the working papers from bank events. Usually there is a timeline right down to the very minute, as to who arrives where and when, who introduces who, where everyone is seated, what names are on the name badges, etc., etc. I am sure you know about all that from GCAM events. The most impressive events are the ones that look effortless, but which always have a ton of planning behind them. Some people go nuts with minute details, but the only way to way a flawless event or project is to consider all the angles beforehand and plan for them. Because once anything starts to play out, a million other surprises come up, and if the known details are already handled, then one can deal with the unknowns that have a way of popping up. In this case, I am trying to give Algenita a variety of options for the whole thing playing out, so that when she talks to Rosemary, she has those options in mind. Execs love to be well versed before going into any kind of negotiations. I think some people think there is a magic source of knowledge they go to, for guidance, and in truth, there isn't. It's their staff that they count on, to give them the right info before hand, so they can go in and do the final, but delicate job of working through the final agreements. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Brandon Wolf wrote: > It's nicely ironic that the fact I did care about saving it for history, not just GCAM, is what may have opened the door for us. I called Algenita because I thought she would know of a black museum, and in the process discovered that Barbara and the Jordan family came to know more acceptance of Barbara's orientation than I had ever imagined. > Sometimes it's the 'unselfish' act that proves to people that you're sincere rather than self-serving. > It's interesting how many black and gay people never seem to be angry about the way 'their people' have been treated. Algenita and I definitely share that kind of bond. She's a very successful black woman, but she's never forgotten how her people have been (and still are) treated. > It's those of us who 'get mad' about the inequality, rather than blaming or crying over history, that can move forward and get things done. She's from a nasty part of history and so are we and I think we're all smart enough to know that not only is that not likely to change in our lifetimes but also that it's not likely to EVER happen as we sit back and watch the new neo-nazi regime being trained. > > You possibly figured out from the name that Jeff Reitman is Jewish. So he too has a passion for human rights. I really like the way you worded that about GCAM. If the wheelchair can help accomplish higher visibility and more credibility, then I will feel that all the effort expended on acquiring the chair will be worth thousands of times what it took to achieve the goal. Baby steps...I think we've shed enough blood, sweat and tears in 3 yrs to earn some small rewards....and I feel this is going to be the start of that process.... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: Judy Reeves [mailto:troop@rainbowprod.com] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 11:35 PM To: Brandon Wolf Subject: Re: FW: Another Stroke of Even Better Luck let's recap....hmmmm.... gay man gay man who is out at work gay successful corporate man gay man who is not afraid to go after things gay woman gay woman who is pushy and always asking favours [but it's ok] gay woman who is not afraid to go after things black woman black successful corporate woman black woman who understands the glbt community black woman who is not afraid to go after things jewish man jewish successful corporate man jewish man who understands the glbt community jewish man who is not afraid to go after things hell! all we need now is an american indian!!!! my tiny little 1/4 cherokee isn't gonna cut it here; is it?? LOL +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: RE: FW: Another Stroke of Even Better Luck Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 00:31:18 -0600 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" I LOVE IT! You definitely have put all the pieces together. It's the combination of all this energy that can produce results. I know I am hard on JPMC about the Boy Scouts, but on the flip side, there are the Beverlys, the Yolandas, the Jeffs, and the Algenitas, who I know are sincere people who care about human rights right down to the core of their beings. Carl W wrote me the other day about the Pepsi thing, and said it was proof that corporations only think of greed. I am sure there is greed everywhere, but broadbrushing doesn't help anyone. And today's leaders in the corporate world are yesterday's Kennedy kids of the 60's. Most of the these people I have mentioned are my age, and we all grew up watching JFK and Bobby and MLK, etc. giving us examples about humanity really can do better than it has. They aren't doing it just for business. They are doing it because it is important to them as human beings, and the fact that this can be good business too, just makes it all the better. Yes, Algenita has seen some nasty stuff in her day, and as she has pointed out, she is quite dark, and even amongst blacks, there is awareness that the darker one is, the more the discrimination comes at you. But she transcended it all, and went on to become a president of the national black bar association at one point in her life. In the Old Colored video, there are pictures of the some of the soldiers involved in the Houston Race Riot of 1917 for which whites bare the most blame. It's heartbreaking to see how handsome and polished those men were, and how rottenly they were treated. The women in the video remember this episode of Houston history, and they talk about how the girls swooned over these men when they would come visit their churches. http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/HH/jch4.html I agree that keeping history out there is a good way to channel anger. Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. For the beginning of GCAM, I think I have always said that five years would be the magic mark. If an organization can survive for five years, it will probably become an institution. Those first five years are the real difficult ones - so much to be done, so little support, so many critics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: Re: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2003 01:03:38 -0600 From: Judy Reeves To: brandon_wolf@msn.com References: 1 brandon_wolf@msn.com wrote: > > Yup. Protocol = anal retentive! Ha! You are very perceptive. Protocol is just a nicer name. Love it. > > I agree about your comments regarding not wanting stuff to get around. That was the (delightful) challenge with the wheelchair thing. I had to approach several different people,but also make sure everyone knew that nothing had been decided whatsoever. All I was doing was getting the lay of the land. It's a bit like juggling several pieces of Baccarat crystal at once. Of course, it's always so exciting when the whole thing comes together. I will have to say I felt good when Yolanda patted me on the back and said I had pulled together "exactly the right combination of people". Coming from her, that meant a great deal. She's a master at this stuff, like Beverly McCaskill was. (Beverly hired her into the bank.) > NONONONONO Not my CRYSTAL!!! LOL Ok, she's a person who can put it all together and make it look natural...I'm not ...sooooo....let's be sure I have it right here [and don't be afraid to correct me!]: Call Noel Boado to make an appt with Algenita Scott Davis about the wheelchair. Noel is her assistant. Then call Yolanda to see if I can make an appt with her the same day.[Heritage Hall Exhibits/Community Affairs/Protocol] Also see if we can get Frank [Pride Chair] into that meeting at the same time... though you never said if I should suggest that or if you were going to] And Jeff is the attorney you spoke with .... Yes? No? Maybe? > I kinda guessed you understood the feeding info concept. Once you've been involved with it, it becomes easier to do. It's funny though, because I think at first, most people think execs want all kinds of fancy detailed stuff, and they usually don't. Beverly taught me that the only way to communicate with execs is with a one page summary. She said if you can't get it down to one page of facts, it's gonna be a really hard sell. Personally, I love to dangle those one pagers in front of execs and watch them take off. The good ones usually start tossing out ideas faster than you can write. > Many of them work the basic KISS method--because if you feed them too much because then it will have your 'signature' on it and they can't turn it around and make it their idea. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: RE: FW: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 01:20:17 -0600 From: brandon_wolf@msn.com To: "'Judy Reeves'" UJIMA is the black networking group. WIN is the women's networking group. The newest twist at JPMC in diversity is for networking groups to "partner" on projects. I was very impressed with the suggestion. It's nice to dream. I also love the idea of an announcement that the Jordan chair is being donated to GCAM. I can just see a lot of people saying, "GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, I didn't know Barbara Jordan was gay, did you???" Especially if it was presented just sort of matter of fact. That's great news that volunteers could help, if we get the go ahead on finding a picture. Quite often, it's the research aspects of many requests that stop the requests in their tracks. Seeing two volunteers from GCAM down there researching would certainly add luster to the reputation of GCAM....... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subject: RE: Barbara Jordan Wheelchair "History Project" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 01:41:39 -0600 From: "Brandon Wolf" To: "'Judy Reeves'" Good question, actually. We have been tossing a lot of ideas around. Here's my suggestion, now that I think of it all in perspective. Call Noel Boado and make an appointment with Algenita about the wheelchair. He is her assistant. Don't worry about lunch or Yolanda at that point. Just make an appointment that is convenient for both of you. I have already told Algenita that you will be calling to set up a time to come and tell her more about GCAM. And I mentioned that even though Jeff gave the go ahead to call Rosemary, she might want to wait until she talks with you about GCAM. I also told Algenita that Yolanda is comfortable with any level of protocol for turning over the chair to GCAM, so the ball is totally in Algenita's court to work out with Rosemary what the family is comfortable with. I could come over and introduce you to Algenita, but my gut feeling is that it will be more impressive if you solo that meeting. I also have this hunch you two might bond better if I just stay out of the way. I also asked Algenita if we could try to wrap this up before 4/1, since I will have to step aside at that point from active involvement. When you come to see Algenita, let's plan that before or after, I will meet you, whether for lunch or not, and show you the current Heritage Hall exhibit, the women's history month. Let's wait on the Yolanda appointment. I will contact Frank York next week and ask if he will come with you, to talk to Yolanda about the possibility of a Heritage Hall exhibit. Possibly he will volunteer to set up the appointment with Yolanda and you and him, or I will ask him if he would take that responsibility on himself. The meeting with her should basically be about the possibility of an exhibit, and if that works, what the content might be. In the process of talking about the exhibit, the wheelchair could be mentioned, and hopefully you can actually see it that day. But as far as the wheelchair thing, she and I have already come to an agreement about that, so that's really not the subject of your discussions with her, although it's fine to bring it up. Oh yes, I have also emailed her about HMH, but not heard back. That could be another side discussion. It might probably be better to just plan a second visit to JPMC, to visit with Yolanda, than to try to schedule it the same day as Algenita. If that works out fine, but it would probably be better not to spend a lot of energy getting everything done in one day. Jeff is all taken care of. But hopefully I will get the opportunity to introduce you two some day in the future. Glad you clarified this. All part of juggling that Baccarat! Does this make it clearer? If not, let ole anal retentive Brandon know ...... I want you to have a clear picture of what is ahead. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ )* Yf]cs !>&}&&&;'(( ),)E** +/>000 1 1 1!1"1>3~3445}99::S;;><??@BBCHHwIPPCQGQcQdQQQQQQ0JjCJUB*0JCJjCJU jCJUB*CJCJCJR)*I{<jFG P Q  G )*I{<jFG P Q  G Y|$gh)HI~{x] <n8jS[\>?U (\  H. 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