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        <Explanation>DISCUSSION OF THE FORM 990 WAS AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE MAY 2013, BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING. THE VICE PRESIDENT AND CONTROLLER REVIEWED THE COMPLETED FORM 990, AND IT WAS DISCUSSED AND QUESTIONS ANSWERED.</Explanation>
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