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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF MEMBERS WHO ARE ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP BY THE CURRENT MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE REGULAR MEETING. ALL MEMBERS ARE OF THE SAME CLASS AND ANY DECISION MADE BY EITHER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TRESTEES), ANY COMMITTEE OR ANY OFFICER CAN BE OVERRIDDEN BY MAJORITY OF THE CURRENT MEMBERS PRESENT AT ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING. ANY SPECIAL MEETING MUST BE ANNOUNCED TO THE MEMBERSHIP BY REGULAR MAIL OR OTHER SUCH MEANS AS APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO THE SPECIAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ONLY PAID OFFICERS ARE THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER. THE COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE LODGE MEMBERSHIP AND IS REQUIRED BY THE GRAND LODGE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR GUILDLINES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE TAX RETURN AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE LODGE MEMBERSHIP FOR REVIEW AT THE LAST MEETING IN JUNE OF THE YEAR THE TAX RETURN IS DONE. THE LODGE MEMBERS VOTE TO APPROVE THE RESPONSIBLE DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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