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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Betsy Upton Stover
Interviewer: Julie Fisher Cummings
Date: 6/24/07
Time: 35:56
Facilitator:
Location: Charlevoix, Michigan
(0:54) Talk about the Max Fisher Foundation, how it was founded
(2:21) Discuss the founding of the Upton Foundation, 3rd generation
(5:56) Discuss the Torch Program which helped rebuild Detroit after the ‘60s riot
(7:03) Discuss the early focus of the Fisher Foundation
(8:15) Discuss the early focus of the Upton Foundation
(10:36) They felt that they were stewards for the money, humble men who made their
children work hard, things were not just given to them
(16:20) Discuss the family dynamic of the foundation, separate philanthropic interests
(18:00) The generation challenges between the families
(21:50) Discuss the favorite grant of the Upton Foundation
(22:16) Discuss Betsy’s favorite project
(25:00) They talk about the Detroit Youth Service empowerment program
(26:00) Sharing a story about how her mother bought a store of underwear for a
homeless party
(27:00) Discuss Frederick Upton
(28:40) Describe how the lessons of philanthropy were instilled at a very young age
(31:00) Talk about the favorite grant in her father’s legacy
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Betsy Upton-Stover and Julie Fisher Cummings
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Betsy Upton Stover, trustee of the Frederick S. Upton Foundation in St. Joseph, Michigan, and Julie Fisher Cummings, trustee of the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation in Southfield, Michigan talk about the influence each of their philanthropic fathers had on their lives and personal philanthropy.
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Frederick S. Upton Foundation
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2007-06-24
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Bruce Fetzer
Interviewer: Mike Gergeley
Date: 10/17/06
Time: 25:01
Facilitator: Elaine D.
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(1:00) Bruce is great-nephew of John Fetzer, describes how he helped give birth
to radio- other business accomplishments
(2:20) The John E. Fetzer Institute and Fetzer Memorial Trust- the spiritual
dimension of these organizations
(3:50) How Mike knew J.E. Fetzer, their friendship, describes John spiritualityan inspirational man
(5:40) Mike’s kids, a story about John eating Sunday dinner at Mike’s house
(7:55) Michigan Supreme Court Hall of justice Dedication
(8:20) Book written about John “On a Handshake”
(8:40) Story about John as owner of Detroit Tigers “don’t own the team, he is just
the steward” thought about the public even to his detriment, his goal wasn’t to
accumulate wealth but to benefit men
(10:30) Where John’s commitment to philanthropy started- influenza epidemic
in 1910s
(12:05) Bruce describes the John E. Fetzer Memorial Trust- how its creation is
different from most foundation, they are both trustees
(15:15) Description of John’s appearance so he didn’t look “rich”
(15:34)Mike talks more about John’s spirituality and how it influenced his
business like, he believed in guardian angels, mission of Fetzer Institutw is love
and forgiveness. “How is your spirituality coming?” instead of “How are you?”
(18:55) America’s Agony- Mike reads an excerpt written by John Fetzer in the
‘70s
(20:55) Bruce says John inspired him to live a life of learning and serving
(21:15) Story about Tiger’s game in 1954 (World Series) Mike passed up free
tickets to it and still brings it up
�(23:00) Bruce’s memory of Tiger’s game- how John dealt with being a Public
figure and still having a private life
Track 2
(0:00) More about Memorial Trust- people on the board and their backgrounds
(a diverse group)
(2:10) how knowing John influenced the way Mike views philanthropy and law,
his work led to International Center for the Healing and Law- lawyers as healers
(4:25) more about the Fetzer Institute
(5:45) role of trustees and Mike’s role in starting International Center
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Bruce Fetzer and Mike Gergely
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Mike Gergeley, Co-Trustee of the Fetzer Institute Memorial Trust, talks with friend Bruce Fetzer, Treasurer of The Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and great nephew of John E. Fetzer, about John Fetzer's legacy, including: his radio station business accomplishments, spirituality, ownership of the Detroit Tigers and the Fetzer Institute's work in the world.
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Fetzer Institute
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2006-10-17
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Gerald Smith, Carol Goss
Interviewer: Elaine Davenport
Date: 10/17/06
Time: 42:34
Facilitator: Elaine D.
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(1:31) Carol explains her role at Skilman Foundation- their mission
(1:40) Gerald- President of Detroit Youth Foundation
(3:45) Carol’s background in non-profits with young people, Kellogg Initiative
(5:30) Role of the foundation
(5:55) Gerald started the Detroit Youth Foundation, Kellogg Youth Initiative
(7:20) When Gerald came to Detroit, when he and Carol worked together at
Family and Neighborhood Services
(8:30) Carol always has been in the field of social work, describes the model at
F&N Services, how it was different than most agencies- community outreach,
how that work influenced her, Gerald’s experience there
(12:20) Gerald’s big influence- Russ Mawby
(13:20) Gerald’s experience at Settlement House
(14:05) Carol talks about Russ Mawby’s influence on her, his values
(15:50) Carol’s personal background and how it influenced her work in
philanthropy, her mom was a great influence, also influenced her children, her
daughter organized Katrina relief
(18:30) Gerald’s background- influenced by being in YMCA in Cincinnati
(20:15) How Gerald moved from education to marketing/sales to human services
(21:45) Kellogg Youth Initiative- Gerald suggested Carol’s name to work with
them, then she suggested him to take over when she left
(25:15) Gerald talks about Kellogg Youth Initiative and how it led to the spin off
of the Detroit Youth Foundation
(28:00) Changes in community since Kellogg Youth Initiative
�(29:05) Carol talks about Skilman’s grant making strategies, how it has changed
(32:40) Examples of people
(35:45) Gerald talks about Detroit school systems- need to improve
(36:30) Carol: we need people to be leaders, role of philanthropy
(38:25) Why they had recommended each other to Kellogg
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Carol Goss and Gerald Smith
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Friends and colleagues Carol Goss, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation, and Gerald Smith, President & CEO of YouthVille Detroit, talk about their philanthropic influences (Russ Mawby, parents, YMCA), the creation of the Detroit Youth Foundation from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's youth initiative, and both of their commitment and work to improve the lives of children and youth in the City of Detroit, Michigan.
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Charities--Michigan
Skillman Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Youth
Women
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Sound Portraits Productions
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Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-17
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Rob Morley
Interviewer: Carol and Sue Morley
Date: 10/15/06
Time: 33:12
Facilitator: Elaine D.
Location: CMF Kalamazoo
(1:12) Came to talk about family foundation- 4th generation started in 1948 w/
Rob’s grandmother. Prevention of cruelty to children and to animals
(2:11) How Rob became involved (34 years ago)
(2:40) His grandmother and her children and husband- how 3rd generation
became involved
(3:27) Rob’s first board meeting, learned and listened, other family members who
became trustees, the foundation deals with Saginaw County, MI
(5:30) Early grants, organization
(5:55) 5 areas of focus: cultural, community development, education,
environmental, and one more
(6:34) Biggest challenge that’s faced the organization
(7:30) What he’s personally proud of
(8:30) Carol talks about specific organizations, she remembers starting another
environmental foundation
(9:50) What his grandmother Morley would say what Rob would ask them
(10:30) Interlochen music camp sponsor scholarships, a building in his
grandmother’s name
(11:30) what he sees for the future generations
(12:20) How board members contribute to their community, help family
members do their own philanthropy
(13:45) How the foundation has influenced family members
(14:45) How foundations might change in the U.S.
(16:15) Describes her grandmother Morley, memories
�(18:35) Rob’s background before the foundation, Carol remembers her parent’s
volunteerism
(19:20) When Carol joined the foundation
(20:50) The relationships between the 3rd and 4th generation
(21:45) Any fights on the board? None to memory
(23:30) Carol talks about why she thinks she was invited to be a trustee
(24:05) On-site visits to organization they donate to
(27:40) Rob’s personal projects- Philanthropy and YMCA
(29:00) Carol’s personal projects- Toledo Junior League
(32:10) 1st 20 years the organization was anonymous- but now use names to
encourage others to step forward
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Carol Morley-Beck and Robert and Sue Morley
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Beck, Sue
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Carol Morley-Beck interviews her parents Robert and Sue Morley about being the 3rd and 4th generations involved in the Morley Foundation, founded in 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan, and the causes and organizations they've supported over the years including Interlochen Music Camp, YMCA and Toledo Junior League.
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Charities--Michigan
Morley Foundation
Women
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Sound Portraits Productions
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-15
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Carrie Pickett-Erway
Interviewer: Deborah Higgins
Date: 10/16/06
Time: 41:32
Facilitator- Nick Pumilia
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(0:50) Describes how she came to philanthropy work, introduced to someone at Kellogg
Foundation, had an internship, shifted to Kalamazoo Community Foundation and
eventually hired to permanent staff
(3:00) Discusses where she has drawn inspiration for her philanthropic work- Bill
Strickland from Pittsburg
(4:45) Discusses doing work in Kalamazoo with urban communities, working on the
“front line” in the “real world”
(9:20) Describes how working in philanthropy has influenced her understanding of and
relation to the world and her community
(13:30) Fetzer Institute, discusses a disconnect between family and friends outside of
philanthropic work, a different sensibility to those that are not part of their community
(15:45) Discusses surprises she has encountered in work of philanthropy. Having to turn
down grantees has been harder than she thought. High standards have been selfimposed due to importance of work
(20:15) Discusses how she copes with difficulties and stress of work
(21:30) Discusses what she would have done differently in her career in philanthropy
(23:00) Describes difference between grant-making and community initiatives. The role
of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in community initiative work
(28:00) Most challenging and pride filled work that she has been involved with.
Challenge Day- initiative to remove bullying from school- program based out of
California
(32:00) “How did you first hear about the Challenge Day program?” She did work in
Bangor High School outside of Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Hopes to do Challenge
Day program in every school in Kalamazoo County
(37:00) Carrie describes what she learned as a facilitator at a Challenge Day in a local
school
�(38:00) Excited to bring stories of Challenge Day experience to local donors
(40:00) Deborah talks about what she hopes is ahead for her future in philanthropy
work
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Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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2006-2008
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Conversation with Carrie Pickett Erway and Deborah Higgins
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Erway, Carrie Pickett
Higgins, Deborah
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Carrie Pickett Erway, Senior Community Investment Officer at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, tells colleague Deborah Higgins, Program Associate at The Fetzer Institute, about how she entered the field of philanthropy as an intern and ended up as program officer. Carrie also talks about grantmaking's challenges - like turning down grantees - but also positives like participating as a facilitator at a local Challenge Day activity at Bangor High School.
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Fetzer Institute
Women
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eng
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Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-16
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Stella and Charles Royce
Interviewer: Rebecca Noricks
Date: 10/27/08
Time:
Facilitator: P. Littlewood
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
(0:00) Introductions
(1:50) They discuss how Chuck met Stella at church. He agreed to go meet Stella in
Mexico City and bought a car and drove down there 55 years ago
(3:15) Stella discusses the difficulties she faces during her childhood; not being able to
wash her hair for weeks, leaving the family, welfare, walking to school
(5:10) She talks about working for her room and board across the street from school and
she was very happy to do so
(6:45) She got a chance to go to college and worked in the registrar’s office. She signed
up for Foreign Service
(8:15) She was posted in the Dominican Republic and chauffeured around. It was nice
for two years. She then went to Mexico
(9:50) She talks about the highlight of her time here: Maria Callas performing
(10:40) She and Chuck met and had a quick courtship. “Marry in haste and repeat at
leisure”
(12:00) Stella discusses the importance of the arts- her daughter was a professional
harpist
(12:50) Chuck discusses his family; his mother was a pianist
(13:10) He discusses St. Sicilia; the mission has been the same for over 100 years; it is a
music center with 800 or more young people involved
(15:00) New Horizons band is successful around the country; St. Sicilia Center has
grown and bringing out great performances
(16:30) They discuss the ballet which was practicing in the basement of the Masonic
Temple before moving to a new space through aid
(18:20) Ballet space was a sign of Grand Rapid’s character; willingness to pitch in and
help
�(20:25) They discuss the schools cutting down on arts due to Michigan’s budget
problems. Importance of arts to building discipline, example of 40 students and having
the arts in their background
(23:00) Moving downtown 22 years ago- they were the only ones in the building at that
time
(25:00) Chuck talks about some of the movers and shakers
(26:00) They discuss the impact of the depression on themselves; importance of the
value of the dollar. They also talk about the reconstruction of some of Grand Rapids
(30:00) They talk about various people who planned for the future- Mayor, Dick
Gillette, others
(31:30) They talk about the importance of the arts in pulling more people/conventions
into Grand Rapids’ museums, symphony, etc. as forms of entertainment
(34:00) Community leaders; Dick Gillette, Frey Meyer, etc.
(35:30) The talk about the importance of encouraging the arts to children and
grandchildren
(36:25) They discuss the Stella Royce Piano Program teaching piano for young children
in collaboration with St. Sicilia
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Charles and Stella Royce
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Royce, Charles
Royce, Stella
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, philanthropists Charles and Stella Royce tell Rebecca Noricks, Communications Manager at the Council of Michigan Foundations, the story of how they met and about their passion for supporting the arts and commitment to their city.
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Charities--Michigan
Women
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2008-10-15
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Chris T. Christ
Interviewer: Brenda L Hunt
Date: 10/27/08
Time:
Facilitator: Naomi Greene
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
(0:00) Introductions of Brenda and Chris
(0:43) Brenda asks how Christ became involved in philanthropy; Chris talks about his
mother; working for the March of Dimes; Exchange Club Dental Fund; Battle Creek
(3:11) Chris talks about working for the Kellogg Foundation
(3:58) Chris talks about working for the Kendall Foundation; Battle Creek Community
Foundation
(5:29) Chris talks about helping others; meeting with others and organizations who help
people. Chris talks about his wife’s involvement with philanthropy
(7:56) Brenda asks him about the most significant achievement Chris has made; Chris
talks about working t bring a senior residence center. He remembers bringing two
hospitals together
(11:03) Chris talks about the Catholic/Protestant hospital merger in Battle Creek, MI
(12:36) Brenda asks “What was the most significant thing you saw on the board of the
Kellogg Foundation?” Chris talks about allowing for spouses to travel with the trustees,
meeting people overseas’ Nelson Mandela, Bishop Tutu
(15:18) Chris remembers visiting the prison Nelson Mandela was incarcerated in, South
Africa
(16:55) Brenda asks Chris about his career as an attorney and helping people plan
estates; Chris talks about working with people who want to use their estate for
philanthropic purposes
(19:12) Chris talks about his legacy through his work
(19:49) Chris talks about what he would do if he had his own foundation, helping youth,
Community foundations dyslexia
(21:45) Chris talks about wanting to go on vacation with his family; “sharing the wealth”
�(22:59) Chris talks about one of his mentors; becoming a trustee in the Kellogg
Foundation
(24:49) Chris talks about why he loves working for the Kellogg Foundation; Salzburg
Seminar
(26:46) He talks about his parents; immigrating from Greece, becoming American
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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JCPA-08
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2006-2008
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StoryCorps (Project)
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JCPA-08_Christ-Hunt
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Conversation with Chris T. Christ and Brenda L. Hunt
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Christ, Chris T.
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Brenda L. Hunt, President & CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF), talks with her good friend and foundation attorney Chris T. Christ about his involvement in philanthropy working with BCCF, the Kendall Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation; what he hopes to leave as his legacy; and his Greek heritage.
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Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Women
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eng
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Sound Portraits Productions
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Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Diana Sieger
Interviewer: Joseph Medcalf
Date: 10/15/06
Time: 41:24
Facilitator: K. Duggins
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(0:00) Introductions
(1:00) Kellogg Foundation gave the Grand Rapids Community Foundation a matching
grant to begin a Youth Grant Committee and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
(4:28) How Medcalf became involved in the Youth Grant Committee and discusses his
first youth working there
(6:00) Sieger discusses unique aspects of a community foundation
(7:46) Medcalf discusses the benefits of being involved in the Youth Community and
how they reconciled their actions via the grant-making process
(14:36) Medcalf discusses the decision making process during youth grant committee
meetings and how intense it can be. Uses experience of debating teen pregnancy case as
well
(18:07) Sieger remembers this teen pregnancy case as well
(24:35) Medcalf discusses his experience of sitting on the real board of the Grand
Rapids Community Foundation with full voting privilege
(25:39) Sieger discusses her favorite memory of Medcalf during a board meeting
(26:46) Medcalf discusses his career and life aspirations
(28:42) Sieger remembers what led her to the foundation
(30:04) Medcalf’s most memorable grant-making experience
(32:18) Medcalf discusses the line of work in general
(33:54) Medcalf discusses how his work at the Foundation affected his work as a youth
representative on the Grand Rapids board of Education
(36:59) Medcalf always felt welcome and respected as a board member
(38:19) Medcalf expresses gratitude about the Foundation experience
�(40:25) Sieger praises Medcalf for his persuasive powers and assets as a leader
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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2006-2008
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StoryCorps (Project)
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JCPA-08_Seiger-Medcalf
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Conversation with Diana Sieger and Joseph Medcalf
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Seiger, Diana
Medcalf, Joseph
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Diana Seiger, President of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF), talks with youth grantmaker Joseph Medcalf about how his experience as a youth trustee on GRCF's board and a member of their Youth Advisory Council has developed his leadership skills.
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Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Women
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-15
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Dottie Johnson
Interviewer: Rob Collier
Date: 10/27/08
Time:
Facilitator: Littlewood
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
(0:00) Introductions
(1:00) they discuss the beginning of Council of Michigan Foundation- largest regional
association in the country
(1:55) The starting of a foundation in Grand Haven, MI; and how Dottie was invited to
join the board of the CMF
(3:00) Rob came to Michigan through VISTA position
(4:30) Family philanthropy donor who wanted to start a family foundation called Dottie
from a pay phone in Florida on New Years Eve – He started it all in five hours
(6:20) They discuss the differences in the beginning and how things begin to snowball as
one family starts a foundation and others follow
(8:00) Growth of family foundations- but the difficulty of how to get the next generation
involved
(10:00) They talk about one family that didn’t even tell their children they were on the
board. They were having too much fun running it themselves
(11:00) How to start a foundation- donor advice and funding
(12:55) 30 years ago there were less foundations than now. Kellogg Foundation gave a
challenge grant- if the community raises $2 million then Kellogg will donate $1 million
to youth programs- Youth Fund
(15:45) They discuss how the community foundations in Michigan are growing. Impact
of tax credit, helping people give, leverage lots of resources. CMF is now over $2 ½
billion.
(20:00) Restitution funds from law suits, etc.
(21:00) Tobacco restitution funds- community foundations as convener of funds,
brought many groups together
(23:30) Working on environmental issues. Challenges facing the Great Lakes
�(25:00) Youth trained by community foundations going on to aid government and
organizations. Youth Advisory Commissions
(27:00) Youth philanthropy spreading over the Korea. Access to learning about
philanthropy in schools an issue. “Learning to Give.” Response to the 2004 tsunami as
part of an educational curriculum
(30:00) Challenges facing Michigan, how corporate resources are responding
(34:30) Priorities shift in response to economic issues. Job retraining, domestic violence
prevention
(35:40) Kellogg Foundation founded during the Depression
(37:45) Dottie talks about it being the best job in the world. Working with people who
felt good about helping
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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2017-05-02
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2006-2008
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Johnson Center for Philantrhopy
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StoryCorps (Project)
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JCPA-08_Johnson-Collier
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Conversation with Dorothy A. Johnson and Robert Collier
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Johnson, Dorothy A.
Collier, Robert
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Dorothy A. Johnson, President Emeritus of the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), and Robert Collier, CMF President & CEO, recall CMF's beginnings and how Michigan philanthropy has grown, changed and adjusted changed over the years as more foundations form, youth philanthropy develops and priorities shift.
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Council of Michigan Foundations
Women
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
StoryCorps (Project)
Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2008-10-15
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: Edward Downing
Interviewer: George Bearup
Date: 6/25/07
Time: 42:32
Facilitator: N. Pumilia
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
(1:20) Remembering 25 years of the Traverse City Rotary Charity
(3:28) Discuss how oil changed the rotary club
(3:52) Oil/gas distinction
(4:42) How the integrity of the club changed after the oil was discovered
(5:43) Divide between Rotary Club and Rotary Charities
(8:00) Bearup was the President at the 25th Anniversary organization
(9:40) Seed money for community foundations
(11:10) Discuss the Interlochen Charities
(11:52) Discuss the difficulty of giving away money
(12:45) Difference between the modern approach- investigate
(13:45) Discuss the close oversight and mentorship with the organizations that money is
given to
(15:08) Rotary Community Foundations, conserve land. T.A.R.T. Trails
(15:50) Help efficiency and effectiveness of grantees (organizations to aid rotary)
(17:09) Discuss when the board started thinking of the wells going dry
(18:30) Discuss the strategic planning process that has most benefited the future
(22:40) Talk about the challenges that the Rotary Charities face
(25:29) Preserving the integrity of the organization
(26:30) Discuss the restoration of the Park Place Hotel, revitalize the area
(27:30) The future development of the downtown area and how to keep it together
�(28:34) Discuss his favorite grant: Paper Works that employed disabled citizens, Dow
Family
(31:44) Main intense areas: Recreation, water, sports, education, arts and culture, water
quality
(40:00) Discuss the lawyer that negotiated 40% of the revenue from the oil wells,
around $42 million
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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Conversation with Edward Downing and George Bearup
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Downing, Edward
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Rotary Charities of Traverse City Trustee Edward Downing and Former Trustee George Bearup reflect on 25 years of Rotary's work - from the early years and how oil changed the organization to incubating other organizations like the community foundation, NorthSky Nonprofit Network, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and others.
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Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Traverse City (Mich.)
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2007-06-25
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: James Feeney
Interviewer: Charles Betty Gross
Date: 10/17/06
Time: 38:16
Facilitator: K. Duggins
Location: CMF- Kalamazoo
(0:00) Introductions
(1:16) A bit about how they each got into the line of work they’re into with the
foundation in particular
(5:38) A bit about the people for whom the foundation is named. How they came
to start a foundation
(10:20) Also very generous when they were alive
(10:55) Something they thought that the founders would be proud of
(12:41) J. discuss the money the foundation has donated to the local symphony.
Charles discusses the two scholarship funds
(15:56) J. discusses the others on the board. Struggling with how they will
perpetuate the legacy of the Stubnitz after the original board is gone
(20:07) How they each have been personally affected by the line of work
(25:49) Not as hard to give the money away as they thought it would be
(31:25) James discusses the county in which they live in Michigan
(34:11) What they’re looking forward to with the future
(36:27) If they could do it again they would do it the same
(36:09) Want to leave the legacy of the Stubnitz family
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
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Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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2017-05-02
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2006-2008
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Johnson Center for Philantrhopy
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StoryCorps (Project)
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JCPA-08_Feeney-Gross
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Conversation with James Feeney, Charles Gross, and Betty Gross
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Feeney, James
Gross, Charles
Gross, Betty
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Husband and wife Charles and Betty Gross talk with friend James Feeney, about each of their involvement as trustees of the Maurice and Dorothy Stubnitz Foundation, an independent foundation in Adrian, Michigan, supporting causes like the local symphony. They also discuss their hopes for the foundation's future.
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Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Maurice and Dorothy Stubnitz Foundation
Women
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eng
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2006-10-17
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project
Interview Log Sheet
Storyteller: John Frey
Interviewer: Eleonora Frey
Date: 6/25/07
Time: 44:40
Facilitator: Rachel Falcone
Location: Charlevoix, Michigan
(0:00) Introductions
(1:00) Discuss his mother and father that founded the Frey Foundation, then the
children took over
(2:40) Didn’t have a definite plan for the foundation after their parents passed away.
Dorothy Johnson helped the family with the direction of the foundation
(4:29) Discussed the passing of the mother, and how their grandfather and uncle were
into philanthropy also
(5:59) Discussed the early projects of the foundation, redevelopment of Grand Rapids
and quality of the area
(7:40) Generation of giving- John’s generation- to help strangers and those in need
(8:57) Story of hay, everyone helping in a farm
(9:46) “Fill the Gap” understanding grants as part of the process- grant makers become
social investors. Grandmother was on the board and chose 5 area in spirit of their
passions- environment, arts, children, civic progress, furthering philanthropy
(12:16) Discuss how the foundation world falls into its own language
(13:40) Look at the interests of the trustees, family dynamics with the family foundation,
interaction of the family for greater good of the community
(15:34) Family
(17:17) Discuss the family involvement in the foundation, round table, how John’s
generation has given a voice to the foundation, young generation now involved with the
changes
(19:39) John talks about the gentlemen with ideas. Zoo, Grand Rapids Civic Theater,
Santa Maria, St. Mary’s. Development of the Community Foundations- YAC
(21:16) Michigan was the foundation of YAC- Mott and Kellogg
�(22:48) Formalization of the process of grant-making
(24:40) Frey Foundation has become a model for other foundations
(26:33) John’s favorite memories of Philantrhopy, family portrait
(27:37) John hopes that later generations don’t start off with criticisms like his
generation did
(29:30) Lead with positives instead of negatives
(30:43) Discuss John’s passion- families helping families
(32:16) Tough questions and tough answers to be made, but not being afraid to make
decisions. Education is key to getting people involved and understanding philanthropy
(36:26) Challenges for philanthropy in the next generation
(37:21) Discuss taking positions, speak to politicians
(38:27) Discuss how John would like to see foundations connect with politicians
(42:06) International community
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Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project Interviews
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
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The Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) was initiated in 2006 as an innovative partnership between the Council of Michigan Foundations, StoryCorps, Michigan Radio and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University to create an oral history of Michigan philanthropy. Additional video interviews were created by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to add to the depth and breadth of the collection.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/516">Michigan Philanthropy Oral History Project (MPOHP) (JCPA-08). Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives</a>
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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2017-05-02
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2006-2008
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Johnson Center for Philantrhopy
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StoryCorps (Project)
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Conversation with John and Eleonora Frey
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Frey, John
Frey, Eleonora
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Father and daughter pair John Frey, Vice-Chairman, and Eleonora Frey, Next Generation Trustee of the Frey Foundation, talk about the founding of the Frey Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the importance of the next generation's participation in the foundation's giving.
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
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Philanthropy and society--Personal narratives
Family foundations--Michigan
Charities--Michigan
Frey Foundation
Women
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives, Johnson Center for Philanthropy Archives, Council of Michigan Foundations StoryCorp Interviews
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Johnson Center Philanthropy Collection (JCPA-08)
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Sound Portraits Productions
StoryCorps (Project)
Michigan Radio, Grand Valley State University Special Collections & University Archives
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
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2007-06-25