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 ---____Secretary  \u003Cbr>Dr.James H.Corson__Treasurer  \u003Cbr>Commonwealth Club of California  \u003Cbr>Durward S.Riggs  Executive Director  \u003Cbr>Michael J.Brassington  \u003Cbr>681 Market Street  \u003Cbr>Associate Executive Director  \u003Cbr>San Franclsco,Californla 94105  \u003Cbr>Stuart R.Ward._Exec.Director Emeritus  \u003Cbr>(415)362-4903  \u003Cbr>GOVERNORS OF THE CLUB","cbCaitHUbZC7nNAx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitHUbZC7nNAx","pdf",2922667,"English","# Annual Holiday Concert and Inauguration of 1976 Club Officers\n## SPECIAL ADVANCE TICKET LUNCHEON\n## “Standardized Testing Must Go”\n### Militant Public Employees\n### Teachers Take Action\n### Care About Quality\n## “By What Right Do Test Makers Define Normality?”","[{\"question\":\"What event is being announced for the annual holiday concert and 1976 club officers inauguration?\",\"answer\":\"The program announces an annual holiday concert along with the inauguration of 1976 club officers, including farewell and inaugural addresses and choral entertainment.\"},{\"question\":\"Who delivers the farewells and inaugural addresses in the program?\",\"answer\":\"President Donald P. 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