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        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Miscellaneous donations are made to national and local charitable organizations and youth groups. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Utility expense for a television dish to provide special programs for the membership. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Travel expenses for senior officers to attend Elk National Meetings. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Printing and publication expense to inform membership of charitable functions and events in the lodge #296. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Cost of entertainment for various childrens activity held through out the fiscal year. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Depreciation expense relating to certain buildings and equipment used for program activities.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Business and personal relationships are disclosed for each of the officers and their possible business involvement. This is performed on the honor system.</ExplanationTxt>
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