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		<title>Paying it Forward in Leland, MS!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ STLF Alum and Teach for America Corps Member Kevin Parkinson writes with an update about progress in making the first ever Tour of Leland, MS, happen in less than a month!  Read more to hear from his students and learn how to make a donation for the Tour! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:30:06 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - Hallie Martin</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ For a long time before working with STLF, I had heard from many people all the amazing things that students experienced on Pay It Forward Tours. After all the hype I heard, I was sure STLF was something I wanted to be a part of.... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:36:55 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Executive Director Transition Announced</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Executive Director transition will begin this summer.  STLF is excited for succession planning, thankful to Greg for his dedication and service, and look forward to the ideas and energy Josh will bring! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:53 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - Jesse White</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I can still remember the first day I had ever heard of STLF. It was a warm autumn day at Minnesota State University Moorhead and there was a bit of commotion on the campus mall. Dragon Fest was in full swing and many of the campus organizations were recruiting their hearts out for more members.... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:38:11 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>On the Road Again!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Tours departed this past week from Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, and Oregon.  320 students will be serving in over 25 communities between San Francisco and Boston.  And it's only just begun...it's Tour Season! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:03:18 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Inspiration and Impact - All from Teens</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Irene and I sat down for a cup of coffee with Best Buy's Tim Showalter-Loch in October for a conversation...He shared his vision which Best Buy had adaptated to give $1,000,000 into the hands of young people to allow them to give out to non-profits doing meaningful work.  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Opportunities for Young Professionals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Community Capital Alliance, Twin Cities Rotaract, and South Metro Evenings Rotary Club are just a few ways of many in which young professionals in the Twin Cities can get involved in their community and network with others... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:19:12 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - Alex Griep</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/my-stories/my-story-alex-griep</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ This was the first day that I felt included in the group. Everyone for the rest of the day was talking about the crazy guy that tempted the gods of hypothermia just to get a couple pieces of trash... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:44:28 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Who do you Goodshop for?</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/blog/goodshop</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Goodshop is a website in which a certain percentage of your online purchase is donated back to a charity of your choosing.  So you could feel good about bidding away on Ebay because STLF will be getting a donation from Ebay as a result of your purchase... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:10:14 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - Keni Zenner</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/my-stories/my-story-keni-zenner</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Our bus core told us to team up with one of the regular volunteers at the Benton, Arkansas Habitat for Humanity home. I was immediately drawn to an older man with a shy smile and a little black beret. He told me his name was Marvin. I asked him what I could do to help... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:40:28 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - Craig Kyllo</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/my-stories/my-story-craig-kyllo</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The friends I met on this tour were nothing short of amazing. I made so many new friends that I feel that I need more time with them all!  I met different assortments of people, but they all seemed kind as could be... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Back to School for STLF Staff</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/blog/back-to-school-for-stlf-staff</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In different capacities and for different reasons, three STLF Staff Members (Greg Tehven, Jenna Untiedt, Irene Fernando) have found themselves back in the classroom this semester.  Read on for details! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:09:06 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Passionate about Service? Explore AmeriCorps!</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/blog/passionate-about-service-explore-americorps</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A year with AmeriCorps is what I needed to prepare myself not only for my future professionally, but has also given me the chance to explore many different fields of work. Every day I learn something new, find something that intrigues me, and hear stories that inspire me... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:21:32 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Support Tour Alum in Relief Efforts in Haiti</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/blog/support-tour-alum-in-relief-efforts-in-haiti</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ My men's group and I are collecting basic medical supplies that are going to be delivered to CSI Ministries in, Muncie, Indiana. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:14:04 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Summer Jobs for High School Students</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/blog/summer-jobs-for-high-school-students</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Friends of the Forest Preserves and the Student Conservation Association are seeking dedicated and hard working high school students (ages 15-18) to join a conservation crew to help the Forest Preserves of Cook County this summer.  Students will receive a stipend of $1,925 for successfully completing the entire six week program.... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:56:13 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Is this place Heaven? Or is it Alma?</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/blog/is-this-place-heaven-or-is-it-alma</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The memories of these retreats are not only defined by the work we do there, but also by the location, the stories, and people we meet.  I think I can speak for all seven of us here at STLF when I say that our destination this winter was one we will never forget… ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:53:56 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - Abby Huebsch</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/my-stories/my-story-abby-huebsch</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Throughout my high school career, STLF gave me countless opportunities, whether it was attending leadership camp, going on Pay it Forward Tours, working with my school to plan Pay it Forward Days, or having the chance to be on the Board of Directors... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:25:10 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>STLF Staff Grows to Seven!</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/blog/stlf-staff-grows-to-seven</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ It is with great excitement that I write my first blog post after my first week at STLF National.  After leaving the office in September for 4 months, I returned on January 4th for my first day as a full time staff member... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:41:40 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - NDSU Dallas Core</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/my-stories/my-story-ndsu-dallas-core</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ We are all really excited to get more of our planning complete. With the tour quickly approaching, the nerves are beginning to set in. We are hoping for a smooth tour and to accomplish that we need to clear up all the major and minor details with hopes that everything falls into place nicely... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:30:56 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My Story - Kathleen Kerber</title>
		<link>http://www.stlf.net/get-connected/my-stories/my-story-kathleen-kerber</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Now I am experiencing from the other end!  I am on the bus core for Morris and I am, with three other people are planning an adventure for 35 new people, working to help create wonderful experiences for the new group of people!  ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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