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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 1a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Travel for Companions Per their contracts, officers are requested to have their companions accompany them to C-level events for bona fide business purposes. Persons who received this nontaxable benefit were George Prest and Thomas Carbott. Health dues received by George Prest and treated as taxable compensation. The taxable value of the membership dues is grossed-up for tax purposes.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The members can receive a share of the organization's profits or excess dues or a share of the organization's net assets upon the organization's dissolution.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Prior to filing, the Board is notified by email that a copy of the Form 990 is available on our website for review.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANY GOVERNOR OR OFFICER AS TO WHOM A MATTER COMING BEFORE THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OR A COMMITTEE ON WHICH SUCH THE GOVERNOR OR OFFICER SITS, WHICH MAY CONSITITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL SO INDICATE AT OR PRIOR TO THE TIME SUCH MATTER IS BEING CONSIDERED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD MEMBER IS EXCUSED FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THAT PARTICULAR MATTER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ESTABLISHED A HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE THAT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND RELATED EMPLOYEE MATTERS. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE CHAIRPERSON, PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND TWO OTHER BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHALL SERVE AS AN ADVISOR TO THE COMMITTEE. EVERY 5 YEARS OR LESS THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AUTHORIZES THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE TO ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING FIRM TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT STUDY WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO RECOMMEND FAIR AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION RANGES FOR ALL POSITIONS AND BENEFITS THAT ALIGN WITH THE STRATEGIC MISSION AND VISON. ANNUALLY, THE CEO'S SALARY IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE AND IS DOCUMENTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OR BY REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>There have been no changes from prior year.</ExplanationTxt>
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