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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 1a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 1a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 1a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Fair market value is</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>added to their taxable</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 1a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <ExplanationTxt>&amp; Conv delegates. Associate mbr do not pay full due, no voting rights.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>In accordance with Natl Union Constitution's Conflict of interest policy.</ExplanationTxt>
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