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        <CharitableContributionsEvent2>178963</CharitableContributionsEvent2>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2>33679</GrossRevenueEvent2>
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        <RentFacilityCostsEvent2>785</RentFacilityCostsEvent2>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent2>730</FoodAndBeverageEvent2>
        <EntertainmentEvent2>1677</EntertainmentEvent2>
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        <GrossReceiptsOtherEvents>217893</GrossReceiptsOtherEvents>
        <CharitableContribOtherEvents>166297</CharitableContribOtherEvents>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEvents>51596</GrossRevenueOtherEvents>
        <NonCashPrizesOtherEvents>907</NonCashPrizesOtherEvents>
        <RentFacilityCostsOtherEvents>2550</RentFacilityCostsOtherEvents>
        <FoodAndBeverageOtherEvents>14183</FoodAndBeverageOtherEvents>
        <EntertainmentOtherEvents>12</EntertainmentOtherEvents>
        <OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents>4317</OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents>
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        <CharitableContributionsTotal>1209579</CharitableContributionsTotal>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEvents>241044</GrossRevenueTotalEvents>
        <NonCashPrizesTotalEvents>42506</NonCashPrizesTotalEvents>
        <RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents>18385</RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents>43697</FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents>
        <EntertainmentTotalEvents>10441</EntertainmentTotalEvents>
        <OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents>71084</OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEvents>186113</DirectExpenseSummaryEvents>
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        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE G PAGE 1 PART I LINE 2B COLUMN V</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOOD 2 GO EVENT MGMT INC LOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR BIKE MS</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>EVENT 360 INC BASED OUT OF CHICAGO IL PROVIDED FUNDRAISING EVENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR THE SOCIETYS MUCKFEST MS EVENT THE CHAPTER MAINTAINED POSSESSION OF 90789 IN CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED FOR THE EVENT AS AGREED UPON EVENT 360 INC RECEIVED 55000 FOR THE EVENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES GOOD 2 GO EVENT MGMT INC BASED OUT OF OVIEDO FL PROVIDED FUNDRAISING EVENT LOGISTICS AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR THE BIKE MS EVENT</Explanation>
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        <TypeOfGrant>DFA FOR PEOPLE WITH MS</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>34</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>21111</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>SEE PART IV</DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>
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        <Identifier>PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE THE UNITED STATES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (DFA) GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS THAT ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BEFORE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS PROVIDED. IN ORDER TO SECURE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST AND APPLICATION, ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION CONFIRMING THE FINANCIAL NEED AND THE AVAILABILITY OF OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES WHICH ARE USED BEFORE COMMITTING SOCIETY RESOURCES. AN APPLICANT'S DIAGNOSIS WITH MS IS ALSO CONFIRMED. ANNUAL SPENDING CAPS ARE ESTABLISHED AND MONITORED TO MAXIMIZE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART III, LINE 1, COLUMNS (F) - SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY, HEALTH, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS, OFFERING GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO HELP CONTAIN THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PUBLIC EDUCATION THERE ARE MANY WAYS THE SOCIETY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INCLUDING THE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MOMENTUM, THE SOCIETY'S FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO PEOPLE WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY AND MORE. CHAPTERS ALSO DISTRIBUTE MS CONNECTION TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS, A REGULAR NEWSLETTER THAT INCLUDES LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND MORE. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVE SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS, NEWSLETTERS AND MOMENTUM EACH YEAR. (TOTAL EXPENSES OF 98,584) COMMUNITY SERVICES THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WITH DOZENS OF OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FOCUSING ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, REHABILITATION, TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES; LONG-TERM CARE; DISABILITY RIGHTS ISSUES; VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHAB, WELLNESS AND FITNESS; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. (TOTAL EXPENSES OF 91,402) PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CRITICAL JUDGMENT OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) IN PROVIDING CLIENT SERVICES BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, THERAPIES, ETC. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THOUSANDS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S CLINICAL CARE NETWORK AND WEBSITE, THE SOCIETY'S MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSES AND CNAS AND OTHERS. A FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO MORE THAN 10,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETY'S DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SMARTPHONE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED NEARLY 12,000 TIMES. (TOTAL EXPENSES OF 37,196)</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY AND WHO RESIDE WITHIN (OR WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY RESIDED WITHIN AND HAVE INDICATED THAT THEY WISH TO RETAIN THEIR MEMBERSHIP) THE CHAPTER'S TERRITORY. THE CHAPTER HOLDS A MEETING OF ITS MEMBERS ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ELECTING A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CONSIDERING THE TREASURER'S REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF THE CHAPTER (SUBJECT TO AUDIT AND ADJUSTMENT) AND ANY OTHER REPORTS THAT MAY BE PRESENTED, AND FOR THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY AND WHO RESIDE WITHIN (OR WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY RESIDED WITHIN AND HAVE INDICATED THAT THEY WISH TO RETAIN THEIR MEMBERSHIP) THE CHAPTER'S TERRITORY. THE CHAPTER HOLDS A MEETING OF ITS MEMBERS ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ELECTING A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CONSIDERING THE TREASURER'S REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF THE CHAPTER (SUBJECT TO AUDIT AND ADJUSTMENT) AND ANY OTHER REPORTS THAT MAY BE PRESENTED, AND FOR THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CHAPTER'S AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION TO THE ENTIRE BOARD. A COPY OF THE 990 FORM AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD WITH A PERIOD FOR PROVIDING COMMENTS, EDITS OR CORRECTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS FILED BY TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. WHERE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS EXIST, THE TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE IS NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY VOTE AND TRANSACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING. AT THE CURRENT TIME, NO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST HAVE BEEN INDENTIFIED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR EACH CHAPTER, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF AT LEAST THREE BUT NO MORE THAN FIVE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EACH CHAPTER WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SALARY DATA FOR THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY POSITIONS BASED UPON COMPARABLE BUDGET SIZE AND GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. IN ADDITION, THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY IN A JOINT REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDING THE SOCIETY'S CEO DESIGNEE, REGIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND THE LOCAL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF LOCAL TRUSTEES. THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE OUTCOME IS SHARED WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO INFORM THE DECISIONS ABOUT COMPENSATION.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR EACH CHAPTER, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF AT LEAST THREE BUT NO MORE THAN FIVE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EACH CHAPTER WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SALARY DATA FOR THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY POSITIONS BASED UPON COMPARABLE BUDGET SIZE AND GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. IN ADDITION, THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY IN A JOINT REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDING THE SOCIETY'S CEO DESIGNEE, REGIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND THE LOCAL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF LOCAL TRUSTEES. THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE OUTCOME IS SHARED WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO INFORM THE DECISIONS ABOUT COMPENSATION.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CHAPTER'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CHAPTER'S IRS FORM 990 (AND IRS FORM 990-T, IF APPLICABLE), AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CHAPTER'S WEBSITE. AND WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED IN A HARD COPY FORMAT UPON REQUEST. THE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE CHAPTER ARE LOCATED AT 4237 SALISBURY ROAD, SUITE 406, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216, 904-332-6810, IN CARE OF SUZANNE TODD, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE.</Explanation>
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