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        <ExplanationTxt>ATHLETIC EVENTS. THE REGISTRATION FEES ALLOW PARTICIPANTS, LEAGUES AND TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VARIOUS SPORTING EVENTS, TOURNAMENTS AND COMPETITIONS FOR ALL AGES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>DON DEDONATIS, CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH EMPLOYEES DON DEDONATIS III AND STEVE CELUCH.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, ARE AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT UPON REQUEST AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL DIRECTORS ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED REGULARLY TO BOARD MEMBERS. COPIES OF THE TAX RETURNS ARE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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