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JANUARY 2020
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ING BEGINS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Full Schedule Awaits
ING Attendees In
Room 312 In Orlando
Early-Bird Discounts
Still Available For ING
Spring Conference
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Education At The ING Spring Conference
Award-Winning Marketing Strategist Michael Barber
Will Share Tips On The Best E-Mail Marketing Practices
E-mail isn’t the sexiest marketing topic, nor is it the
most fun, but if done well it can lead to the highest ROI
of any channel in your marketing mix.
Attendees at the 30th Anniversary ING Spring
Conference will have the opportunity to learn the latest
and greatest concepts in email marketing at the Tuesday
afternoon ING University Session. The conference is
scheduled for May 31-June 3 at the Valley Forge Casino
Resort in King of Prussia, PA.
Michael Barber, an award-winning creative and
marketing strategist, will lead the ING University session
on Tuesday, June 2 at 2 pm.
Even though there is more noise in the inbox and more
apps for us to juggle, e-mail continues to prove itself as
the best one-to-one communication channel for brands
and most preferred by consumers. That said, businesses
continue to struggle with this channel even some 26 years
after the first email campaign was sent.
Join Barber as he challenges your email conceptions,
explores some of the best and most practical ways to
improve your e-mail campaigns, and shows you just why has been awarded numerous industry awards, but more
this tactic continues to be vitally important for businesses. importantly has driven successes including the most
For the last three years, Barber was the Senior Vice effective and cost-efficient campaign in the history of a
President, Chief Creative Officer at Godfrey, one of the Fortune 500 company, a 160x return on ad spend, and 10
largest B2B agencies. million earned media impressions within the first month
He began his career at Mighty Interactive, the digital of a new product launch.
shop founded by Jay Baer. Mighty was one of the first Details to follow on the other ING educational sessions.
agencies to leverage the future email behemoth Also on the ING schedule, new this year is the division of
ExactTarget, ultimately helping the organization develop the ING Demo Lab into two parts - the Short Game Demo
its ad agency offering before it was acquired by Experience and the Long Game Demo Lab.
Salesforce for $2.5 billion. Also, the popular One-On-One Appointment Show will
Barber went on to lead strategy and planning at Site- feature shorter sessions expanded to three days.
wire, Nomadic Agency, and COHN, before founding his
own consultancy, barber&hewitt. In 2018, barber&hewitt
joined Godfrey and was named one of Marketo’s Fearless SAVE DOLLARS!
50, which recognizes the top marketers around the globe The deadline for Early-Bird registration discounts
driving bold, fearless, marketing and digital transforma- has been extended to January 31. Complete and re-
tion. turn your ING Spring Conference registration form
Barber’s work has been featured in The New York right away to save money! (see Pages 4 & 5).
Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. This work
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BLUE BELL BLUE BELL
Country Club Country Club
30th Anniversary ING Spring Conference
May 31-June 3, 2020 – Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
TIME EVENT ROOM/SITE
SUNDAY, May 31
2 pm -7 pm Conference Office/Check-In Haverford
4:30 pm ING Advisory Board Meeting Berwyn
5:30 pm Conference Orientation Merion
7 pm Welcome Reception TBD
9 pm ClubING Tower Lobby Bar
MONDAY
7 am-1 pm Conference Office/Check-In Haverford
8 am Breakfast & Guest Speaker Grand Ballroom
9:30 am-11 am Appointment Show Session 1 Hancock/Jefferson/Ross
11:45 am Lunch & Long Game Demo Lab Raven’s Claw Golf Club
2:15 pm Golf Tournaments Raven’s Claw Golf Club
Dinner On Your Own
8 pm ClubING Tower Lobby Bar
TUESDAY
7 am-8:30 am Conference Office/Check-In Haverford
8:30 am Breakfast at Blue Bell CC
9:30 am -11:30 am Short Game Demo Experience Blue Bell CC
12:30 pm Committees Lunch & 2021 Site Announcement South Ballroom
2 pm ING University 1 Adams/Franklin
3 pm-5:15 pm Appointment Show Session 2 Hancock/Jefferson/Ross
7:30 pm Conference Banquet Grand Ballroom
9 pm ClubING Tower Lobby Bar
WEDNESDAY
8 am Networking Breakfast South Ballroom
9:15 am ING University 2 Adams/Franklin
10:45 am-12 pm Appointment Show Session 3 Hancock/Jefferson/Ross
Lunch On Your Own
2:15 pm Durland Cup Scramble Raven’s Claw Golf Club
6:45 pm Golf Awards Dinner Raven’s Claw Golf Club
8 pm ClubING Tower Lobby Bar
THURSDAY (Checkout Day)
8 am Advisory Board Breakfast Mt. Davis
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30th Anniversary
ING Spring Conference
May 31-June 3, 2020
Valley Forge Casino Resort
Early Bird Deadline: January 31, 2020
INDIVIDUALS Registration Form – Early Bird Pricing
(Individuals with Exhibiting Companies should complete the Exhibitors form)
PACKAGE CHOICES
Active Media (Definition: You have a recognized and creditable outlet for producing stories from this conference)
____4-Day Conference Package- $200; $135 if paid by Jan. 31, 2020 – OR - ____Day-By-Day Fee: $50 per day
Agency (Definition: You are employed by or contracted with a PR or Advertising Agency, or you sell media space/time)
____4-Day Conference Package- $600; $495 if paid by Jan. 31, 2020 – OR - ____Day-By-Day Fee: $150 per day
Association (Definition: You are employed by or contracted with a golf-related association)
____4-Day Conference Package- $600; $495 if paid by Jan. 31, 2020 – OR - ____Day-By-Day Fee: $150 per day
Business (Anyone in the industry who does not fit in categories above; i.e. club manufacturers, resort/travel, designers, etc.)
____4-Day Conference Package- $995; $695 if paid by Jan. 31, 2020 – OR - ____Day-By-Day Fee: $250 per day
Spouse/Guest Fee - $195 (Includes participation in F&B and networking events) Guest name________________________________
Are you an ING member? - If not, please add $75 to cover your annual ING membership fee.
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DEADLINE: Jan. 31, 2020. REFUNDS: Written notice prior to March 1, 100 percent; March 1 to April 15, 50 percent; After April 15, no refunds.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: To receive the discounted ING rate of $89 + tax per room per night, call 610-337-2000, ask for reservations, then ask for
ING Spring Conference Room Block at Valley Forge Casino. Deadline for reserving your room at this rate is May 1, 2020.
ING • 556 Teton Street, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • PH: 407-474-0531; www.inggolf.com; mike@jamisongolf.com
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30th Anniversary
ING Spring Conference
May 31-June 3, 2020
Valley Forge Casino Resort
Early Bird Deadline: January 31, 2020
EXHIBITORS Registration Form – Early Bird Pricing
(Individuals not with Exhibiting Companies should complete a different form)
PACKAGE CHOICES (includes full conference fee for ONE person***)
____APPOINTMENT SHOW PACKAGE - $1,600; $1,495 if paid by January 31, 2020:
Includes Display Table & Meetings in the One-On-One Appointment Show; Individual Conference Fee for ONE
____DEMO LAB PACKAGE - $1,150; $995 if paid by January 31, 2020:
Includes Display Area in the ING Demo Lab; Individual Conference Fee for ONE.
____COMBINE PACKAGE - $2,100; $1,995 if paid by January 31, 2020:
Includes Display Table and appointment schedule in the ING One-One Appointment Show;
Display Area in the ING Demo Lab; Individual Conference Fee for ONE.
***Additional Individual Attendees from your company: $125 per day or $495 for the entire conference.
NOT AN ING MEMBER? Add $75 per person to the fee
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Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($55); ___Monday USGC Qualifier ($55); ___Wednesday Scramble ($55); Handicap/Avg. Score__________
Attendee 2___________________________________________Title_________________Email_____________________________________________ ___
Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($55); ___Monday USGC Qualifier ($55); ___Wednesday Scramble ($55); Handicap/Avg. Score__________
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Golf: ___Monday Scramble ($55); ___Monday USGC Qualifier ($55); ___Wednesday Scramble ($55); Handicap/Avg. Score__________
PAYMENT DETAILS (pay by credit card, PayPal (to ing@jamisongolf.com) or check - made out to ING Spring Conference)
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SAVINGS DEADLINE: January 31, 2020. REFUNDS: Written notice prior to March 1, 100 percent; March 1 to April 15, 50 percent; After April 15, no refunds.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: To receive the discounted ING rate of $89 + tax per room per night, call 610-337-2000, ask for reservations, then ask for
ING Spring Conference Room Block at Valley Forge Casino. Deadline for reserving your room at this rate is May 1, 2020.
ING • 556 Teton Street, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • PH: 407-474-0531; www.inggolf.com; mike@jamisongolf.com
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ClubING at The PGA Show
Room 312 to Host Full Slate of Activities, Including 26th Anniversary of the
ING Media Awards and Industry Honors Presentations
ING will have a their guests to gather for
new home for the ROOM 312 SCHEDULE meetings, networking or
PGA Merchandise simply to relax.
Show, set for Jan. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 The Valley Forge
22-24 in Orlando. Tourism & Convention
ClubING • 8 am: Coffee with ING Board, host of the 2020
moved from 309 • All Day: Valley Forge Photo Stand ING Spring Conference
to 312A/B last • 4:45 pm: 26th Media Awards Presentation May 31-June 3 in
year as part of the Pennsylvania, will have
PGA Show Media • 5:30 pm: PGA Show Media Reception a display featuring a
Complex. The new stand for photo opps.
ClubING features There will also be
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
more space, and display opportunities for
connects to Room • 8 am: Coffee with ING ING Media Outlets and
312C for its awards • All Day: Valley Forge Photo Stand sponsors.
presentations. We are counting on
It will also be the • 10:30 am-Noon: Pellucid State of the Industry all our members taking
site for the annual • 12:30 pm: 26th ING Industry Honors Presentation part in the PGA Show to
PGA Show attend our two awards
ING Media presentations: The
Reception on Media Awards on
Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 pm. The reception, presented Wednesday at 4:45 pm and the Industry Honors on
by PGA Golf Exhibitions and ING, features exhibitor Thursday at 12:30. This is the 26th year for both these
tables, contests and giveaways. awards programs and we hope you will show support by
The new ClubING has plenty of space for members and attending both presentations.
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ClubING & Awards Sponsors Sponsors Step Up for ING and Media Awards Nexbelt, PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions, Volvik and for players of every skill set, featuring approximately Zero Friction have renewed their sponsorships for the five dozen worldwide patents. Volvik’s patented SF matte 26th Annual ING Media Awards. coating has led to the development of Vivid, the world’s Winners will be announced and honored at the ING first matte finish golf ball. Media Awards Presentation Press Conference January 22, Zero Friction is known industry wide for being on the 4:45 pm in Room 312 at the PGA Merchandise Show. The cutting edge when it comes to introducing new products annual PGA Show Media Reception will follow in the to players and creative packaging for its retail partners. same room. Zero Friction provides high-quality, technologically First-place finishers will receive prizes from Nexbelt, advanced products for golfers worldwide, including Volvik and Zero Friction, while Honorable Mentions will gloves, performance golf tees, balls and accessories. take home a sleeve of Volvik balls. This year saw a 25 percent increase in entries versus Nexbelt is known for its innovative technology and 2018. Of the 13 categories in the ING Media Awards, providing golfers with the maximum comfort and mini- seven are for writers: Travel Writing, Business Writing, mal adjusting. The unique ratcheting system called Feature Writing, Opinions/Editorials, Profile Writing, Precise FitTM allows the wearer to adjust the belt in ¼ Equipment/Apparel Writing and Competition inch increments, providing the golfer with the best fit, Coverage. feel, and fashion. Other categories include Excellence in Publications, PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with TV, Internet Video, Podcasts and two Radio categories. the PGA of America, organizes two industry business Support sponsors for ClubING: gatherings in the U.S. each year. The PGA Merchandise Knuth Golf and its award-winning family of Show launches the New Year in golf business each metalwoods, including the new High Heat 257+ Turf January in Orlando. The PGA Fashion & Demo Glider Sole Technology Experience is held in Las Vegas in August. Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, host of Volvik is dedicated to the production of specialized the 30th Anniversary ING Spring Conference May 31- 3- and 4-piece multi-layer high performance golf balls June 3 at Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania. The ING UPDATE PUBLICATION
Memories From PGA Shows Past
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ING Top 30 GAME-CHANGERS
ING Celebrates Milestone Anniversary By Naming
Top 30 Game-Changers Of The Past 30 Years
The International Network of Golf is celebrating its
30th year of networking the golf industry by creating
a list of the Top 30 Game-Changers over the past 30
years in the golf industry.
The list includes products, services, programs, gov-
erning decisions, technology, and outstanding perfor-
mances in competition that have changed the game.
Dozens of people from across the golf industry and
media sent in their top five Game-Changers of the past
30 years. The ING Staff then compiled all the nomina-
tions into four groups, based on the number of times a
Game-Changer was nominated.
A committee consisting of members of the ING Ad-
visory Board then voted for their top choices in each
group. Those votes were tallied and the top 30 Game-
Changers list was finalized.
ING will begin announcing the Top 30 Game-
Changers at the PGA Merchandise Show Jan. 22-24
from the ING Hospitality Room (312 A/B).
ING will gradually publish the results on a weekly
basis, with the TOP FIVE being announced at the 30th
Anniversary ING Spring Conference May 31-June 3, 2020 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA.
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At the conclusion of the PGA Tour season, Tour Edge will award
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have earned during the season. The winner gets a complete set of Tour
Edge clubs. Weekly updates are emailed by the ING staff, and trash
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Sacks Parente Putters
By MIKE KERN
Remember falling in at least deep like with a
club that you just tried for the first time?
That was my reaction after I was introduced
to the Sacks Parente putters at the 2019 ING
Demo Lab. The ball came off the face pure.
And rolled true. So what more needs to be
computed?
After all this time, my stroke actually felt the
way it’s supposed to. Imagine that.
“We get that a lot,” acknowledged Angelo
Papadourakis, the company’s Executive Vice
President for Sales.
It does have a premium price tag, yet so do
many other
self. They each look sharp.
clubs. And you
With numerous patents pending, they’ve maxi-
probably don’t
mized MOI by combining ultra-lightweight alloys
use those on
and high-density tungsten to significantly move
nearly every
more weight from the center to the heel and toe.
hole. It comes
Added forgiveness can never be a bad thing. The
in four models:
balance technology creates a more natural release
blade, mid
by helping to square the head at impact.
mallet, large
They say it’s the most scientifically-advanced
mallet and
club ever built.
cavity sole. I’ve
I say it’s worth checking out. Tell them the
always been a
midget from Northeast Philly sent you.
blade guy my-
EnergizSpotlight
Golf Skate Caddy
By MIKE KERN got over the initial
Walk or ride? Now, if you’re so inclined, there’s anxiety about
a third option. embarrassing
And while it might not be conventional, and myself. They
maybe not for everyone, it sure is fun. claim the learn-
Nothing ever wrong with that. ing curve is about
We’re talking about the Golf Skate caddy, which five minutes. OK,
is exactly what the name suggests. It’s a single- maybe more like
rider cart that’s much less noisier than traditional 10. But it really is
carts, can be accessorized to suit personal tastes more user-friend-
and is transportable in most large vehicles. ly than us baby
I’ve actually experienced it on the course, once I boomers might
anticipate. And if
we can handle it,
so too can most
any 15 handicapper of just about any age.
“It’s obviously different, but once people get on
it I think they’re really surprised by how easy it is
to get around,” said President Ken Koldenhoven.
“It’s fun for us to see their reaction.”
They’ve recently come out with their latest
model, the V3, which includes updated features
and improvements that among other things
provide better balance and control.
The top speed, by the way, is 13 miles per hour.
Fore!
The ING UPDATE PUBLICATIONPHOTO OF THE MONTH
Colebrookdale Railroad
Take a ride through a history-rich section of southeast Pennsylvania
on the Colebrookdale Railroad. This is just one of the many attractions
that beckon ING members to expand their stay around the ING Spring
Conference May 31-June 3 in the beautiful Valley Forge region. The
“Secret Valley Line” is your ticket to a place and time when iron rails
connected a divided people and the heart of the nation pulsed with the
potent energy of the steam locomotive.
EnergizThe PGA Forum Stage presented Signature H Property Group, which airborne for significantly more
by OMEGA on the show floor of the purchased the Spring Lake Golf Resort distance for more greens, even from
PGA Merchandise Show will offer a in November Citrus Golf Trail challenging lies and divots. Visit Tee
full schedule of diverse programming member 2019, announced they are Box 8 at the Tuesday Demo Day at
from the PGA of America in collabora- rebranding the resort to “Sebring Orange County National to test the
tion with golf’s leading organizations, International Golf Resort”. new clubs.
industry executives, NFL players and The resort’s existing clubhouse will
coaches, and top PGA coaches at the undergo major renovations and the ad- Sacks Parente Golf Company has
annual “Major of Golf Business,” Jan. dition of new commercial, residential hired Mike Ferris as Chief Strategy
22-24, in Orlando. and resort amenities are planned. Officer. Ferris is a veteran in the golf
Presentations will begin on Wednes- industry, with over 20 years of ex-
day, Jan. 22, and include topics such as Zero Friction, widely known for its perience marketing brands including
adaptive golf, coaching best practices one-size compression fit gloves and TaylorMade, adidas golf, Callaway,
and workforce diversity. Additionally, the DistancePro™ GPS Glove, will Top-Flite and Spalding. As CSO at
the PGA of America will collaborate introduce five new products at the Sacks Parente, Ferris will formulate a
with the United States Olympic & 2020 PGA Merchandise Show. strategic direction and develop creative
Paralympic Committee and the United Those five products include: The branding and marketing ideas to grow
States Tennis Association for a special new Power 3 Tee is a 3-prong, 3-inch the brand.
presentation on the American Develop- tee available in six neon colors; the “Sacks Parente has a clear mission
ment Model (ADM). Also, the Greg Ultra Feel Golf Glove is a Cabretta with a passion to innovate and make
Norman “Attack Life” SiriusXM radio Leather Padded glove; the Americana putting easier,” said Ferris. “The com-
show will be live from the PGA Forum glove shines bright with starts and pany’s premium putting instruments
Stage presented by OMEGA. stripes. This Cabretta Leather Men’s perform great and they feel great. The
Glove is available in red, white, and quality of the product and the science
Dunning Golf, the official apparel navy blue; the Oh Canada glove is a behind the design is exceptional and
company of the ING, will exhibit its Cabretta Leather glove; available in I’m excited to help grow the brand and
2020 Fall Collection at the PGA men’s red or white featuring the Ca- the business.”
Merchandise Show. The brand will nadian Flag. the Stryker Glove 2-pack
showcase its products and story, as is available in an array of colors at a Nexbelt®, “The Belt With No
well as take meetings in booth 5961. price point for the budget-conscious Holes”, is expanding its market
“Dunning continues to raise the golfer. globally and seeking international
bar and push the boundaries of fiber distributors for its full line of golf belts
technology by introducing superior Knuth Golf is introducing a new in 2020. Nexbelt will be unveiling a
advancements in fit and fabrics,” said model to its award-winning line of new Buying Program as well.
Kate Cunningham, Senior Vice High Heat metalwoods, the High Heat With over 40 players now wear-
President of Sales & Business 257+ TGS, at next week’s PGA Show. ing Nexbelt on the Professional Golf
Development at Dunning Golf. “Our The High Heat 257+ TGS features Tours, it’s considered “The Fastest
team has an obsession for engineering the novel Turf Glider Technology Growing Belt in Golf”. Its team of
the best performing, and highest qual- (“TGS”) on the sole of the fairway PGA TOUR Staff Professionals for
ity products available.” metals and hybrids, designed to make 2020 includes Tour Players Jim Furyk
it easier for amateurs to get the ball and Kevin Na.
The ING UPDATE PUBLICATIONADDITIONS TO 2020 Jeff Shain
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Mason Delafield 17724 SE 95th Ct.
Golfers911 Summerfield, FL34491
3636Royal Tern Circle Mt. Dora, FL 32757
Boynton Beach, FL 33435 P: 305-987-8638
oneiron33@gmail.com shain_letters@bellsouth.net
Steve Kashul Bill Sone
The Golf Scene TV Show Wes Business Consultants
929 Montgomery Court Prtincipal
Naperville, IL 60540 671 Chasewood Dr.
P: 630-364-2525 South Elgin, IL 60177 Travel Options To ING Spring Conference
skashul@aol.com P: 708-267-1288
billsone50@gmail.com We will be staying in the circular tower building of the Valley Forge
Briston Peterson Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA, May 31-June 3.
OnPoint Alexander Toth
Until The Next Tee Address: 1160 First Avenue • King of Prussia, PA 19406
813 Lakeside Dr.
Carbondale, CO 81623 Owner Phone: (610) 354-8118
briston@brikor.com 2-207 Beaver Street
Thorold, ON Nearby Airports:
L2V1B8 • Philadelphia International: Approximately a 35-minute drive.
Bigg Jon Vic
P: 289-931-8307 • Lehigh Valley International Airport: Approximately one hour.
(John Poladian)
alex@untilthenexttee.blog • Harrisburg Airport: Approximately one hour, 20 minutes.
Biggs Golf Talk
• Trenton Princeton, NJ Airport - Approximately 45 minutes.
Show Host
• Reading, PA Airport - Approximately one hour.
6440 Cathy Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109 To book your room: To receive the discounted ING rate of $89 +
P: 505-273-9211 tax per room per night, call 610-337-2000 and mention that you are
biggsgolftalk@gmail.com attending the ING Spring Conference. Deadline May 1.
CONTACT: 556 Teton Street, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • PH: 407- 474-0531; EM: mike@jamisongolf. com
Executive Advisory Board Brian Stefan
Myrtle Beach Golf Channel
Committee Ron Garl
Ron Garl Golf Course Design Fernando Vega
President Total Golf Trainer
John Glozek, Jr.
Holly Geoghegan
Golfing Magazine Joe Wieczorek
Golf Marketing Services
The Media Group
At Large Casey Hartt
Visit Sebring Len Ziehm
Tiss Dahan Freelance Golf Writer
Dansko Footwear
Mike Kern --------------------------------
Philadelphia Daily News
Tony Leodora
Linda Jamison
TL Golf Services
Cody Law Membership Director
Golf Mesquite Nevada
Jennifer Dixon
Executive Director Kay McMahon Membership Coordinator
Mike Jamison
eduKaytion Golf
Jamison Golf Group
Mandy Bumgarner
Rachel Riley Events Assistant
Valley Forge/Montgomery Co.
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