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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS NOT PROVIDED TO EVERY BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. HOWEVER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE BUDGET AT ITS ANNUAL COMMITTEE MEETING AT THE END OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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