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        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE FILING. ANY CHANGES WERE MADE APPROPRIATELY, AND THE RETURN WAS PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MINUTES ARE POSTED TO OUR WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.</ExplanationTxt>
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