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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATIONS PRESIDENT/CEO AND MANAGER OF FINANCE REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990,THEN EMAIL THE DRAFT RETURN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THEIRQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ARE DIRECTED BACK TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND MANAGER OF FINANCEAND THE RETURN IS FINALIZED WITH ANY REVISIONS. A FINAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 ISPROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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