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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Baylor Athletics Staff,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">As I anxiously count down the days until I officially join the team, I want to extend a note of gratitude and an update on the weeks ahead.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">First, thank you! I am overwhelmed by your welcome, the opportunities I've had to connect with many of you and for the kindness you've shown my family during this transition. Last week
reaffirmed what I already knew—Baylor is special and so are its people.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">My official first day on campus will be<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Friday, December 19th</b>. Knowing that date is also the last work day before the University closes
for the holidays, I realize many of you will already be traveling or heading out early to be with family. Please do not feel the need to change your plans. I'll be here when you return, ready to connect with each of you.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">As we head into Christmas, my prayer for you is simple. In the midst of the busyness, I pray you can unplug, rest, and center yourselves on the joy and peace of the season. May this
time away be a source of spiritual refreshment and rich, meaningful time with your loved ones.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">When we return after the new year, we’ll hit the ground running and kick things off with an<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>All-Staff Meeting on Tuesday, January 6th,
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>I can’t wait to be with all of you to share my vision, have some fun, and officially begin this next chapter together.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you for everything you do for our student-athletes and for Baylor. I am truly honored to serve this team.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Sic 'em,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">__________________________________</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Doug McNamee</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Vice President and Director of Athletics</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Department of Intercollegiate Athletics | Baylor University</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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