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        <ExplanationTxt>SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE AND NUTRITION MEMBERS MUST WORK IN ELIGIBLE FIELDS INCLUDING EDUCATORS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS INCLUDE RETIRED MEMBERS, STUDENT MEMBERS, INDUSTRY MEMBERS AND CONSULTANT MEMBERS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE NON-VOTING MEMBERS EXCEPT FOR RETIRED MEMBERS. AFFILIATE MEMBERS ARE NON-VOTING MEMBERS. THEY INCLUDE PERSONS IN NON-SCHOOL COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS. VOTING MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DUES CAN ONLY BE CHANGED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY OF VOTING MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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