Registration - Organization

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce / Bruce Williams, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Senior Officer Name: Bruce Williams, Chief Executive Officer
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2011-10-18
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 6753-1628

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 41

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 19 of 41 (2020-08-21 to 2020-09-15)

Registration versions:

Version 19 of 41 (2020-08-21 to 2020-09-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
As BC enters Phase 3, we will meet with provincial officials including the Finance Minister and Tourism Minister to ask for details about BC's $1.5 billion fund to restart the economy. Working with other community organizations in Greater Victoria, The Chamber would like to see specific funding made available for tourism organizations directly affected by the pandemic.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19, Small Business, Tourism
Support for the continued redevelopment of Phase 3 of Belleville Terminal as a key international gateway between B.C. and external market and allow for improved customs and border services.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Tourism, Transportation
We intend to meet and/or correspond with Victoria MLA Carole James asking that public sector office workers be asked to return to work in their downtown offices as part of the province's Restart Plan. The discussion is regarding the need to support downtown Victoria businesses that typically rely on tourists. However, travel restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 have caused a profound loss in revenue that many businesses can't sustain through the summer.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Small Business

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education, Skills and Training
BC Transit
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Camosun College
Children and Family Development
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
Labour
Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of State for Child Care
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Royal Roads University
Tourism, Arts and Culture
Transportation and Infrastructure
University of Victoria

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Bruce Williams, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Address:
100-852 Fort St
Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
Canada

Telephone number: 250-383-7191

Description of Activities

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was created as a result of the Federal Board of Trade Act. The Chamber, like other Chambers of Commerce in Canada, is not a part of government but is affiliated with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. It has a membership of more than 1,400 members, and is one of largest chambers in the Province of British Columbia.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Bruce Williams
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2017-04-11 and before 2020-09-21: Information not required when originally submitted

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce	2011-10-18	current

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Bruce Williams	2020-06-15	Current
Catherine Holt	2016-06-23	2020-06-15
Bruce Carter	2011-10-18	2016-05-25

Bruce Williams, Chief Executive Officer (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-41 of 41

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2024-03-12
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-33190 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Rob Fleming, Minister | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lana Popham, MLA | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Mitzi Dean, MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2024-02-12
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-32259 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shannon Salter, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2024-02-12
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-32256 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Debbie Smollett, Executive Director | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2024-01-26
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-32070 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2024-01-08
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-31688 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-29969 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osbourne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure
- George Heyman, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-11-21
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-30646 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Hosak, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-29742 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-09-25
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-28956 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, Minister of State for Child Care | Education and Child Care
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-07-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-07-25
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-27782 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-06-20
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-27123 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-07-13
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-27122 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity | Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-04-06
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-24894 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-01-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-02-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-23648 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-01-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2023-03-17
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-24757 (amended from 1628-23130) View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-10-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-21731 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Carmela Allevato, Chair | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-08-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-09-09
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-20621 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-07-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-19566 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-19450 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-05-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-06-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-19166 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-05-16
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-17954 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Murray Rankin, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-05-16
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-17462 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-16638 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- To Whom It May Concern To Whom It May Concern, Settlement Team | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2022-01-31
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-15853 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-14420 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-13686 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-12969 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-12972 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-12847 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-12975 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- John Horgan, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-09-10
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-12417 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | Mental Health and Addictions
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-12440 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-12439 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-07-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-10546 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, BC Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-05-07
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-8737 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-6644 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-6618 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
- Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-12-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2021-01-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-4961 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | Mental Health and Addictions
- Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister | Mental Health and Addictions
- Kelly Newhook, Sr. Ministerial Assistant | Mental Health and Addictions
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-09-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2020-10-06
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-3239 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-08-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2020-09-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-2074 View Lobbying Activity Report
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Carole James, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-07-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Bruce Williams
Posted date: 2020-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1628-1458 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce / Bruce Williams, Chief Executive Officer

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Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 19 of 41 (2020-08-21 to 2020-09-15)

Version 19 of 41 (2020-08-21 to 2020-09-15)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

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Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

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Coalition Members Information

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